BNE 11m

Heidelberg Materials acquires Turkish partner Sabanci’s 40% stake in cement maker Akcansa for $437mn

Heidelberg Materials (Frankfurt/HEI) has agreed to acquire a 39.72% stake in Akcansa (AKCNS) from Turkish partner Sabanci Holding (SAHOL), Heidelberg has announced. SAHOL, meanwhile, said separately that HEI, its part»»»

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BNE 11m

Heidelberg Materials acquires Turkish partner Sabanci’s 40% stake in cement maker Akcansa for $437mn

Heidelberg Materials (Frankfurt/HEI) has agreed to acquire a 39.72% stake in Akcansa (AKCNS) from Turkish partner Sabanci Holding (SAHOL), Heidelberg has announced. SAHOL, meanwhile, said separately that HEI, its part»»»

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BNE 11m

Pakistan playing both sides in US-Iran negotiation is a high-risk balancing act

The war between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other has implications for the global economy. While the narrative on negotiations and their nature has been highly divergent between the one communicated by Iranian officials and that trumpeted by US President Donald Trump, one thing th»»»

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BNE 11m

Pakistan playing both sides in US-Iran negotiation is a high-risk balancing act

The war between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other has implications for the global economy. While the narrative on negotiations and their nature has been highly divergent between the one communicated by Iranian officials and that trumpeted by US President Donald Trump, one thing th»»»

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BNE 11m

Pakistan playing both sides in US-Iran negotiation is a high-risk balancing act

The war between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other has implications for the global economy. While the narrative on negotiations and their nature has been highly divergent between the one communicated by Iranian officials and that trumpeted by US President Donald Trump, one thing th»»»

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BNE 11m

Pakistan playing both sides in US-Iran negotiation is a high-risk balancing act

The war between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other has implications for the global economy. While the narrative on negotiations and their nature has been highly divergent between the one communicated by Iranian officials and that trumpeted by US President Donald Trump, one thing th»»»

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BNE 11m

Israel's buffer zone in Lebanon won't stop Hezbollah's fibre optic drones

  Israel’s security buffer zone in southern Lebanon is supposed to be a shield against Hezbollah missile and drone attacks that have battered its northern communities for months. But even if the IDF occupies the entir»»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: Iran was the prequel, China is the target

When Alexei Maslov, one of Russia's best-known Sinologists, told Sputnik radio on April 24 that the true purpose of the US campaign against Iran had been to wound China rather than Tehran, the remark read at first like standard Moscow framing. Iran, he argued, had never truly threatened American in»»»

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BNE 11m

Israel's buffer zone in Lebanon won't stop Hezbollah's fibre optic drones

  Israel’s security buffer zone in southern Lebanon is supposed to be a shield against Hezbollah missile and drone attacks that have battered its northern communities for months. But even if the IDF occupies the entir»»»

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BNE 11m

Pakistan playing both sides in US-Iran negotiation is a high-risk balancing act

The war between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other has implications for the global economy. While the narrative on negotiations and their nature has been highly divergent between the one communicated by Iranian officials and that trumpeted by US President Donald Trump, one thing th»»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: Iran was the prequel, China is the target

When Alexei Maslov, one of Russia's best-known Sinologists, told Sputnik radio on April 24 that the true purpose of the US campaign against Iran had been to wound China rather than Tehran, the remark read at first like standard Moscow framing. Iran, he argued, had never truly threatened American in»»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: Iran was the prequel, China is the target

When Alexei Maslov, one of Russia's best-known Sinologists, told Sputnik radio on April 24 that the true purpose of the US campaign against Iran had been to wound China rather than Tehran, the remark read at first like standard Moscow framing. Iran, he argued, had never truly threatened American in»»»

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BNE 11m

Pakistan playing both sides in US-Iran negotiation is a high-risk balancing act

The war between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other has implications for the global economy. While the narrative on negotiations and their nature has been highly divergent between the one communicated by Iranian officials and that trumpeted by US President Donald Trump, one thing th»»»

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BNE 11m

COMMENT: Iran was the prequel, China is the target

When Alexei Maslov, one of Russia's best-known Sinologists, told Sputnik radio on April 24 that the true purpose of the US campaign against Iran had been to wound China rather than Tehran, the remark read at first like standard Moscow framing. Iran, he argued, had never truly threatened American in»»»

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BNE 11m

Russia strips Ukrainian-born woman of citizenship over online anti-Russian posts

Russia has stripped a 44-year-old woman born in Ukraine's Sumy region of her Russian citizenship over online anti-Russian posts and statements, state news agency RIA Novosti reported on April 24, citing a law enforcement source. »»»

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BNE 17m

Russia strips Ukrainian-born woman of citizenship over online anti-Russian posts

Russia has stripped a 44-year-old woman born in Ukraine's Sumy region of her Russian citizenship over online anti-Russian posts and statements, state news agency RIA Novosti reported on April 24, citing a law enforcement source. »»»

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BNE 17m

Russia closes second bribery trial of former deputy defence minister Ivanov

Moscow's Simonovsky District Court has closed the second trial of former Russian deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov on bribery charges totalling RUB1.3bn ($15.69mn) to the public and media, Komsomolskaya Pravda reported on April 24, citing RIA Novosti. »»»

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Gulf News 17m

Thunderstorms to continue across Saudi Arabia until Tuesday

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence has called on residents to remain cautious as thunderstorms are expected to continue across several regions of the Kingdom until Tuesday. The authority urged people to stay in safe places and avoid valleys and areas prone to flash floods. It also »»»

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BNE 17m

Putin's ratings hit post-war low as internet crackdown becomes lightning rod for discontent

Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh consecutive week to its lowest level since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to data from VTsIOM, the state-owned polling agency whose numbers the Kremlin monitors closely and whose methodology has every inc»»»

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TAP 23m

Exports of packaged olive oil up 69% in Q1 of 2026

Tunis, April 24 (TAP) - Exports of packaged olive oil posted a 69% increase to TND 340 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, compared with the same period last, data published Friday by the Industry, Mines and Energy Ministry show. The volume...»»»

Al Awsat 50m

Trump Dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for New Talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister

President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan, the White House said Friday, just hours after Iran’s top diplomat headed to the South Asian nation where officials have been trying to get the United States and Iran to convene for a second round of ceasefire »»»

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UPI 1h

Large tornado causes injuries, damages homes in Oklahoma - UPI.com

April 24 (UPI) -- A tornado touched down in Enid, Okla., injuring at least 10 people and causing extensive damage to homes in the area, local authorities said. About 40 homes were damaged in the Enid area Thursday evening. The city is in north-central Oklahoma. Local news said the tornado passed th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

‘Life never stops in Dubai': Emirati filmmaker Nawaf Al Janahi powers global cinema showcase at DIFC Art Nights this weekend

Dubai: “Life never stops. We don’t believe in that. Here in the UAE, life goes on, and every challenge is just one more step towards more strength, right?” That unflinching belief from Emirati filmmaker Nawaf Al Janahi defines the mood at the on-going DIFC Art Nights, where crowds and creativity co»»»

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UPI 1h

Justice Department drops probe of Fed's Jerome Powell - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., on March 18. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said she would restart the criminal investigation into Powell if need be. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Exit from Emirates Road to Maliha Road shut in Sharjah

Sharjah: A key interchange near the Sharjah Grand Mosque has been temporarily closed to traffic as part of ongoing Etihad Rail infrastructure works, the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority announced. The closure, which began at midnight on Friday, affects the exit ramp from Emirates Road (E611) t»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Macron Leaves Future Open as Political Curtain Nears

With just one year left in his second five-year term, French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will quit politics in 2027 -- leaving observers and supporters guessing about his next moves. "I wasn't in politics before and I'm not going to be after," Macron said Thursday during a visit to a high»»»

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RT 2h

Israeli man arrested for wearing kippah with Palestinian flag

A lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has said that he was detained by police for wearing a kippah with the Israeli and Palestinian flags on it. Alex Sinclair said in a post on Facebook on Thursday that he had been sporting the kippah for 20 years due to “a messy ambivalence of my Jewish»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

UN Says Israeli Strikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah Rockets into Israel May Breach International Law

The UN human rights office said on Friday it has documented patterns of attacks on civilians in populated areas and residential buildings in Lebanon and Israel that may amount to serious violations of international humanitarian law. The report covers the first three weeks of the latest escalation, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE court fines couple Dh3,000 each in assault case

Dubai: A UAE court has convicted a husband and wife of mutual assault after finding that both parties physically harmed each other during a domestic dispute, imposing a fine of Dh3,000 on each while suspending the sentence for three years in a move aimed at preserving the marital relationship. Cour»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Amusement Park Among New Features at Grand Hotel Therme in Village of Banya

Grand Hotel Therme in the village of Banya attracts visitors with healing mineral water and fresh mountain air. The hotel complex features numerous pools and thermal facilities, and covers a total area of over 6,000 sq. m. Pulse Therme Banya is the largest spa centre in Bulgaria, hotel management t»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Pentagon Still Seeks Funds to Restore Missile Stockpile Spent in Iran - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Pentagon is still struggling to secure funding to expedite the replenishment of critical munitions used up during the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, The New York Times reported, citing US officials. In January, US defense contractor Lockheed Martin signed a f»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah Continues Responding to Every Israeli Violation of Lebanon’s Ceasefire

The Islamic Resistance continued on Friday responding to every attack launched by the Israeli occupation forces on South Lebanon towns and villages. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the Resistance operations and their outcomes. Statement 1 In defense of Lebanon a»»»

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Arab News 3h

Tunisia buys about 25,000 metric tons feed barley in tender, traders say

HAMBURG: Tunisia’s state grains agency is believed to have purchased ​about 25,000 metric tons of animal feed barley in an international tender on Friday, European traders said. The barley was said to have been ‌bought in ‌one ​consignment at ‌an ⁠estimated $265.45 ​a ton ⁠cost and freight (c&f) in»»»

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Gulf News 3h

British Airways owner IAG to raise ticket prices amid jet fuel shortage crisis

Dubai: International Airlines Group (IAG) announced Friday it will raise ticket prices to offset rising jet fuel costs linked to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war, even as it says supply remains stable, according to a Reuters report. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The ai»»»

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Arab News 4h

Rubio: Iran operation to conclude in weeks, not months

PARIS: Secretary ​of State Marco Rubio said on Friday the ‌US ‌expects ​its ‌operation ⁠in ​Iran to conclude ⁠in “weeks, not months” after ⁠he met ‌with ‌G7 ​foreign ministers ‌in ‌France.Rubio also said Iran may ‌decide to set up ⁠a ⁠tolling system for the Strait of Hormuz.- More to follow»»»

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UPI 4h

Nike announces 1,400 job cuts as sales lag - UPI.com

Nike is cutting 1,400 jobs, it announced Thursday, as sales lag. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo April 24 (UPI) -- Sportswear giant Nike announced Thursday it's cutting about 1,400 jobs in its operations division, mostly tech workers. COO Venkatesh Alagirisamy said in a note to employee»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai court awards father custody, child welfare first.

Dubai: A mother has lost custody of her two daughters after Dubai’s highest court ruled that the children’s welfare must take precedence over the interests of either parent, affirming a decision to transfer their care to their father. In a final judgment, the Dubai Court of Cassation rejected the m»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Beijing: Thousands squeezed into the world's biggest car show Friday, snapping selfies beside Chinese electric vehicles as automakers showcased AI, humanoid robots and flying-car ambitions in a cut-throat market. Rows of influencers posed in front of gleaming models at the capital's cavernous inter»»»

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Arab News 5h

UAE says rebuilding trust with Iran will take ‘ages’

CHANTILLY, France: Rebuilding trust between Abu Dhabi and Tehran will take “ages and ages,” UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Friday, after Iran targeted the United Arab Emirates during the Middle East conflict. “You can’t be attacked with 2,800 missiles and drones and then talk to me abo»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Flights are back, Kuwait Airways resumes 17 routes

Kuwait Airways will resum operations from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport, restoring flights to 17 destinations from Sunday, 26 April, following the reopening of the country’s airspace after a temporary suspension. The move comes after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation lifted res»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Baladna Algeria launches dairy cattle airlift from the United States as part of its integrated project following $635 million phase two signing

Algeria: Algeria today hosted the official signing of the second phase of the “Baladna Algeria” project. This includes a new set of contracts for the integrated farm project, alongside the launch of an airlift program to import dairy cows from the United States, starting in November 2026. The step »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Baladna Algeria launches dairy cattle airlift from US as part of its integrated project following $635 million phase two signing

ALGIERS: Algeria has hosted the official signing of the second phase of the 'Baladna Algeria'project. This includes a new set of contracts for the integrated farm project, alongside the launch of an airlift program to import dairy cows from the United States, starting in November 2026. The step ref»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Israeli Media: Israel’s Position Worse Than Before War on All Fronts - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Media: Israel’s Position Worse Than Before War on All Fronts 24-04-2026 15:24 PM Israeli rescue services gather at the site of an I»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Marshall Islands May Run Out of Fuel Within 2 Months Amid Middle East Conflict

JAKARTA (Sputnik) - The remote Pacific island nation of the Marshall Islands has no guarantee of fuel supplies for the next two months due to the Middle East conflict, Finance Minister David Paul said. "In order to be realistic, everything is still fluid, and anything can happen. I really cannot pr»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Israeli enemy threatens Deir Ames town, South Lebanon, issuing evacuation warning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy threatens Deir Ames town, South Lebanon, issuing evacuation warning 24-04-2026 14:53 PM Latest News Urgent News Zionist occup»»»

Naharnet 6h

UAE says rebuilding trust with Iran will take 'ages' after Mideast war

Rebuilding trust between Abu Dhabi and Tehran will take "ages and ages", UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash said Friday, after Iran targeted the United Arab Emirates during the Middle East conflict. "You can't be attacked with 2,800 missiles and drones and then talk to me about trust. That will»»»

Gulf News 6h

Agentic AI is coming to UAE government services: What will change for residents

Dubai: The UAE plans to shift 50% of government services to AI within two years, a move that signals a deeper change in how residents interact with everyday processes such as visas, licensing, and document renewals. At first glance, this may sound like another phase of digital government, but the u»»»

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Al Manar 6h

In response to the Israeli enemy’s violation of the ceasefire and its incursion into Lebanese airspace, at 2:10 PM on Friday, April 24, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli enemy army drone of the “Hermes 450 – Zik” type in the airspace of the Tyre-Al-Housh area with a surface-to-air missile: statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In response to the Israeli enemy’s violation of the ceasefire and its incursion into Lebanese airspace, at 2:10 PM on Friday, April 24, 202»»»

Al Manar 6h

Zionist occupation forces carry out bombings in Al-Bayyada town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist occupation forces carry out bombings in Al-Bayyada town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 24-04-2026 14:54 PM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»

The Peninsula 6h

S. Korea arrests man for spreading AI-generated image of escaped wolf

Seoul: South Korean police said on Friday they had arrested a man for distributing an AI-generated image of a wolf that escaped from a zoo this month, triggering a frantic search. The two-year-old male wolf named Neukgu dug out of his enclosure in the central city of Daejeon on April 8 and was on t»»»

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