Gulf News 9m

Iran says was 'inches away' from deal with US in Islamabad

Iran has said it was "inches away" from a deal with the United States in high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad. The talks ended without an agreement. Iran’s foreign ministry has publicly said Tehran entered the talks in Islamabad in “good faith” and came close to an agreement with US officials. But»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives in Beijing on official visit to China

BEIJING: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Beijing, starting an official visit to the People’s Republic of China aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation across key priority sectors. The visit undersc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026: Qatar athletes to participate in 7 disciplines

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 spor»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Awareness session on ‘QU strategic positioning’ held

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) organized an awareness session titled “Qatar University Strategic Positioning 2050” with the participation of the university’s leadership, faculty members, and administrative staff. The session aimed to present the university’s major strategic directi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Al Muraikhi discusses regional developments with Bolivian FM

QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia Fernando Aramayo on Sunday. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments in light of the ceasefire announcement between the Un»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Islamabad talks helped avert major Iran-US conflict: Pakistani diplomat

Ashraf Siddiqui Islamabad Pakistan, which hosted and mediated the talks in Islamabad talks between the United States and the Iran, has urged both sides to respect the ceasefire and pursue dialogue. On the sidelines of the event, seasoned Pakistani diplomat Sardar Masood Khan told Qatar Tribune that»»»

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Sana 39m

German farmers warn of food price surge amid energy and fertilizer crisis

Berlin, April 12 (SANA) – The president of the German Farmers’ Association, Joachim Rukwied, warned Sunday that rising agricultural production costs could lead to higher food prices in Germany in the coming months, urging the government to take urgent action. In remarks reported by Al Jazeera, Rukw»»»

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Al Manar 42m

Lebanese Health Ministry reports 18 injured, including 3 in critical condition, as a result of Israeli raids on the town of Bazouriyeh, Tyre district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 43m

US CENTCOM says will begin implementing a blockade “of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports” on April 13

The US miltary’s Central Command (CENTCOM) says that it will begin implementing a blockade “of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports” on April 13, starting at 10am EST (1500GMT).»»»

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UPI 55m

At least 30 dead, dozens injured in stampede at tourist site in Haiti - UPI.com

During a celebration of the Citadelle Laferriere in Haiti, one of the nation's most historic sites, a stampede near the entrance of the landmark resulted in the deaths of 30 people and dozens more being injured. Screenshot courtesy Citadelle Laferriere/Instagram April 12 (UPI) -- A stampede at a hi»»»

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RT 56m

Pentagon announces ‘blockade’ of Iranian ports

The US Department of War has announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13, after US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. The US Central Command said the blockade would apply to »»»

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RT 1h

A nation at the crossroads: Why the Hungarian election is so dramatic

Viktor Orban will most likely win the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary on April 12; however, for the ruling party, this will be an extremely difficult and hard-fought victory. The issue is not the loss of charisma by the bright and skillful long-standing leader of Fidesz, nor even the 25»»»

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Sana 1h

Fears grow of jet fuel supply crisis amid Middle East war

Capitals, April 12 (SANA) – Concerns are mounting within Europe’s aviation sector over a potential crisis in jet fuel supplies as the ongoing war in the Middle East disrupts global energy supply chains, particularly shipments passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to data compile»»»

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EU Observer 1h

Orbán era is over, as Tisza scores historic victory in Hungary

The centre-right opposition Tisza Party of Péter Magyar won the parliamentary election in Hungary with a two-thirds majority, while prime minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz suffered a devastating defeat. With more than 50 percent of votes counted, Tisza had already secured 136 out of 199 seats in parli»»»

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UPI 2h

Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes election loss after 16 years as prime minister - UPI.com

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R), pictured speaking with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in front of his office last week during Vance's two-day trip to Hungary, is projected to lose his re-election campaign and has already conceded the race. Photo by Akos Kaiser/EPA April 12 (UPI) -- Hungari»»»

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EU Observer 2h

Who is Péter Magyar – the ex-regime insider who crushed Orbán?

Just over two years ago, he was an unknown figure in Hungarian public life. Out of nothing, he built the largest opposition party, which, after 16 years, defeated Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, long considered unbeatable.Magyar had always aspired to wield significant influence, but it took a long time befo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Gas prices may stay high until November midterm elections: Trump

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that oil and gasoline prices could remain elevated through November's congressional midterm elections, amid ongoing tensions linked to the conflict with Iran. Speaking to reporters, Trump said prices may "stay the same or rise slightly" in the comin»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

QNB Group maintains strong strategic momentum in Q1 2026

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, today issued its Q1 2026 Strategic Progress Update, highlighting continued execution across capital markets development, digital ecosystem expansion, international operations, and sustainability integration. Thes»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE's Ministry of Defence launches 'Leadership Competency Assessment'

The Ministry of Defence has announced the launch of the “Leadership Competency Assessment,” targeting male Emirati high school students for the 2025–2026 academic year. This initiative forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop a specialised training ecosystem that meets the highest st»»»

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Sana 3h

Syria concludes Agro Syria exhibition in Damascus with broad participation

Damascus, April 12 (SANA) – The fourth Syria International Exhibition for Agricultural Mechanization, Livestock and Agricultural Production Supplies, “Agro Syria,” concluded Sunday evening at the Damascus Fairgrounds with the participation of more than 120 local, Arab and international companies. T»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

The View Hospital performs first augmented reality knee replacement in the Middle East and Africa

Doha, Qatar: The View Hospital in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai performs the first total knee replacement using Augmented Reality (AR) technology and Patient-Specific Instrumentation successfully in the Middle East and Africa. Led by Dr. Mohamed Al-Ateeq, a senior consultant orthopedic & knee surge»»»

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UPI 3h

One dead, several injured in shooting at New Jersey Chik-fil-A - UPI.com

One person was killed and five others were injured Saturday night during a shooting a Chik-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 12 (UPI) -- At least six people were shot, and one killed, after several people wearing masks entered a Chik-fil-A restauran»»»

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Sana 3h

Middle East war reshapes Europe’s gas storage strategy

Capitals, April 12 (SANA) – The war in the Middle East has forced Europe to rethink how it manages natural gas storage, with energy security now taking priority over the traditional profit-driven model based on seasonal price differences. Recent market analysis shows the conflict and disruptions li»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE launches the national program to train surgeons

The UAE National Program for Readiness and Response, Jahiziyah, on Saturday launched the country’s first specialised national program to train surgeons in emergency management and disaster preparedness. This strategic initiative reflects the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to strengthening nationa»»»

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Middle East Observer 4h

Sahar Nasr, the American educated Egyptian woman steering the Egyptian investment drive

It was one of the first lectures of my American professor at the American University in Cairo when he said: “I am here, teaching you because I failed to be a media professional, as no media professional would choose to teach rather than being out there in the field.” Since then my professor imprint»»»

Al Awsat 4h

Saudi Investment Minister Inaugurates Lenovo Regional HQ in Riyadh

Saudi Minister of Investment Fahad Al-Saif inaugurated on Sunday Lenovo’s regional headquarters for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa in Riyadh, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen its position as a regional hub for global companies in line with the objectives of Sa»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Lebanon War Toll Rises to 2,055 Dead as Israel Pounds Country's South

Lebanese official media reported extensive Israeli strikes across the country's south on Sunday as the health ministry said at least five people were killed and the war's overall toll rose to 2,055 dead. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli attacks on around 30 locations in the»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes struck the towns of Mayfadoun and Kfar Romman in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes struck the towns of Mayfadoun and Kfar Romman in southern Lebanon 12-04-2026 20:13 PM Latest News»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 5h

GERB-UDF Candidate Petkova: True Strength Lies in Faith

Temenuzhka Petkova, top-of-the-list candidate of GERB-UDF in the 19th multi-member constituency in Ruse, said on Sunday that "the true strength of a person lies in faith", the coalition’s campaign team said in a press release. Her remarks came after a meeting with a local priest at the Holy Dormiti»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Any Foreign Military Vessel Approaching Hormuz Under Any Pretext ‘Will Be Dealt With Severely’: IRGC

The Strait of Hormuz is “under reasonable control and management” and open to passage by civilian vessels “in compliance with specific regulations,” the IRGC’s public relations department has announced. This provision does not apply to military vessels, whose approach of the Strait “under any prete»»»

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UPI 5h

Trump says U.S. Navy will block Strait of Hormuz after peace talks fail - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the U.S. Navy would block the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iranian ships from transiting it unless Iran opens the Strait and agrees to a peace deal with the United States. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE April 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Sunday s»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Cuba's President Warns US Against Attacking Island or Trying to Depose Him

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the US has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him. Speaking in an interview on NBC News’ Meet the Press program, the president said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security. But sho»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Why US–Iran Peace Talks Hit Wall and What’s Next

Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher ⁠Ghalibaf said on Sunday ⁠that his country's delegation raised "forward-looking" initiatives during negotiations in Pakistan's Islamabad, but the US failed to gain the trust ⁠of ⁠the delegation in the talks. The most likely option in the coming days is “»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Napoli draw at Parma gives Inter chance to put one hand on Serie A title

Parma, Italy: Napoli's Serie A title defence suffered a blow with Sunday's 1-1 draw at Parma which gave league leaders Inter Milan the chance to move nine points clear. Napoli's Scottish midfielder #8 Scott McTominay reacts at the end of the Italian Serie A football match between Parma and Napoli a»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, returns to No.1

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival. Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year afte»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Union Berlin appoint first female head coach in Bundesliga history after Baumgart sacking

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin have named Marie-Louise Eta as manager, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history, after Steffen Baumgart was sacked on Sunday. Eta becomes the first female top-flight coach of a men's team in a major European league. The 34-year-old, who was »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince begins state visit to China

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on Sunday arrived in Beijing at the start of an official visit to China, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation across key priority sectors. The vi»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Rebuilding Ukraine with Poland’s help depends on regulation

Poland will co-host an international Ukraine recovery conference in Gdańsk in June, aiming to position itself as a key partner in rebuilding war damage. Polish officials are already discussing participation of domestic firms in major projects. Reconstruction may cost hundreds of bln euros, but succ»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Ronson sold 122 units in Q1; target is 600 in ‘26

Ronson Development sold 122 residential units and handed over 52 in the first quarter of 2026, the company said. Its sales target for 2026 is 600 units. “Q1 2026 delivered better sales results than last year. We sold 122 apartments, with the strongest demand in Warsaw projects, particularly Ursus C»»»

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Sputnik 6h

The Spacecraft That Took Humanity to Stars

Vostok, also called model 3KA, was the first Soviet series of crewed spacecraft developed by Experimental Design Bureau 1 under the leadership of Sergei Korolev between 1958 and 1963 for missions in low Earth orbit. On April 12 1961, Vostok-1 carried Yuri Gagarin on the first-ever human spaceflight»»»

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EU Observer 6h

I accidentally landed an exclusive with a Hungarian minister at my polling station

In the highly orchestrated world of Hungarian politics, where government ministers rarely stray from the safety of state-controlled media, reality sometimes bypasses the gatekeepers. On election day, while waiting in line to vote with my family, I found myself standing just paces away from Gergely »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar Football Association concludes third referees course

Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) Refereeing Department announced the conclusion of its third internal course for new referees for the 2025-2026 season. The course was held as part of QFA's strategic plans to develop Qatari refereeing personnel and nurture promising talent. Sixteen male an»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Arab Parliament says execution law for Palestinian prisoners threatens global justice system

Cairo: The Arab Parliament announced on Sunday that it launched a broad international campaign across parliamentary, human rights, and international levels to confront the so-called execution law for Palestinian prisoners approved by Israel's Knesset. In a statement, the Arab Parliament stressed th»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Bolivian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call on Sunday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia HE Fernando Aramayo. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments in light of the cea»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Rapid Recovery of Oil Facilities Reinforces Saudi Arabia’s Reliability as a Global Energy Supplier

Saudi Arabia demonstrated exceptional readiness and a rapid response in containing the fallout from the recent attacks on some of its oil facilities, restoring operations in record time. It swiftly repaired damage and brought production systems back online with high efficiency. The Kingdom’s succes»»»

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Middle East Observer 6h

The MEO publishes the broad highlights of the new Investment law referred to the Egyptian parliament for approval

Foreign investors will have the right to transfer their profits abroad and liquidate their activities in accordance with the regulations set by the Central Bank of Egypt Foreign investors shall have the right of residence in Egypt during the duration of the project. The goods and materials exported»»»

The Peninsula 7h

Saving a centuries-old Japanese confection from extinction

Kyoto: Near the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden lies the traditional Japanese sweets shop Suhamaya. In the shop’s display window facing Marutamachi Street, passersby can see a confection known as "suhama,” which has a unique design inspired by the shape of a beach. Suhama is said to have originated in »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Russia to establish national shipbuilding research center

Moscow: The Russian government has approved the creation of a national research center dedicated to shipbuilding, as part of the effort to strengthen coordination in maritime research, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The center will be formed through the reorganization of the»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

China's Wuhan launches direct passenger route to Jakarta

Wuhan: A new direct air route linking central China with Southeast Asia was launched on Sunday, with the inaugural flight departing from Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, to Jakarta. The route marks the first direct connection between the two cities. Flight MF8683, carrying more than 150 passengers»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Putin Offers to Mediate Peace in Call with Pezeshkian, Tehran Says 3,375 Killed in US-Israel war

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday that he was ready to help mediate efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East, the Kremlin said, AFP reported. "Vladimir Putin emphasized his readiness to further facilitate the search for a political and dipl»»»

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