France24 42m

Business - With travel chaos looming, Brittany Ferries vows no price hikes

With a summer of travel chaos looming for many European holidaymakers, one ferry operator is promising smooth sailing. Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries, tells France 24 the line has enough supplies of maritime fuels to last the season, and vows not to raise ticket prices despite the glob»»»

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BNE 47m

India accelerates transport electrification as fuel supply risks mount

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has shown how vulnerable India is in securing oil and gas supplies. The South Asian country is the world’s third-largest consumer of oil and imports about 85% of its demand. Prior to the conflict, nearly half of those imports passed through the Strait of Horm»»»

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BNE 47m

India accelerates transport electrification as fuel supply risks mount

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has shown how vulnerable India is in securing oil and gas supplies. The South Asian country is the world’s third-largest consumer of oil and imports about 85% of its demand. Prior to the conflict, nearly half of those imports passed through the Strait of Horm»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE travellers will change how they use air miles after Iran war disrupts flights

Dubai: The war involving Iran is reshaping how UAE-based travellers plan and pay for flights, as airspace closures across key Middle East corridors and higher fuel costs force airlines to reroute services, cut capacity and lift fares. The disruption is feeding through quickly, leaving travellers wi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

‘Smoking Gun’? Philippine lawmakers cite AMLC data showing billions in bank flows vs. Sara Duterte’s statement of assets, liabilities

Manila: Bank transactions worth billions of pesos linked to Vice President Sara Duterte did not appear to match the assets she declared annually, lawmakers said, citing records presented during House hearings on impeachment complaints. The disparity could be the “smoking gun” behind allegations of »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Customs and Qatar Aviation Services to ease personal import clearances

QNA Doha The General Authority of Customs and Qatar Aviation Services on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in general customs clearance for personal imports, aiming to improve service quality, simplify procedures, expedite transactions, and enhance the effic»»»

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UPI 4h

Kuwaiti-American journalist detained for 52 days acquitted - UPI.com

April 23 (UPI) -- A Kuwaiti-American journalist was acquitted Thursday after he had been detained for 52 days in Kuwait for social media posts about the war in Iran, his family revealed. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested March 3, an attorney for his two sisters, Caoilfhionn Gallagher said in a statem»»»

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Arab News 5h

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law

SIOUX FALLS: Millions more Americans might qualify for dual Canadian citizenship under a recent change to Canada’s requirements that has led to a surge in applications from its southern neighbor. For people like Zack Loud of Farmington, Minnesota, it was a surprise to learn that under a new law, Ca»»»

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UPI 5h

DOJ Inspector General to audit release of Jeffrey Epstein files - UPI.com

Todd Blanche is the acting U.S. attorney general since the firing of Pam Bondi. The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General will do an audit of the Justice Department's release of the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 23 »»»

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RT 5h

Israel’s Independence Day under the shadow of war after 7 October

Born out of the need for safety, Israel today finds itself navigating a reality defined by recurring conflict and persistent insecurity. As another Independence Day has passed, for West Jerusalem the sense of permanence it was meant to symbolize remains elusive. Military strength has grown, yet las»»»

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UPI 5h

Renewed Israel-Hezbollah war raises human, material toll on Lebanon - UPI.com

People walk on Tuesday past the rubble of a building damaged in an Israeli airstrike in Jibchit village, southern Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day cease-fire, which went into effect April 16. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 23 (UPI) -- A temporary, 10-day cease-fi»»»

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Sana 6h

First flight of Turkish airline A Jet arrives at Aleppo Airport

Aleppo, Apr.23 (SANA) The first flight of Turkish airline A Jet arrived at Aleppo Airport on Thursday, coming from Sabiha Gökçen Airport in Istanbul. Syrian Civil Aviation Authority said on its Telegram channel that the resumption of A Jet flights is part of the return of regular air service betwee»»»

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Arab News 6h

USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in Mideast region: US military

WASHINGTON: The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said Thursday, bringing the number of the massive American warships operating in the region to three. The Bush was sailing “in the Indian Ocean in the US Central Command area of responsibility, Apr»»»

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UPI 6h

19 injured in head-on train crash in Denmark - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Two trains collided between Hilleroed and Kagerup at Isteroedvejen, Denmark, Thursday morning. At least 19 are injured. Photo by Steven Knap/EPA April 23 (UPI) -- Two passenger trains crashed head-on in Denmark on Thursday leaving 18 injured, five of them critically, law enforcement offici»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Kuwait airport to resume flights after weeks-long airspace closure

Kuwait has reopened its airspace at Kuwait International Airport starting this evening after a nearly two-month closure, with flights set to resume gradually, the state-run news agency Kuna said on Thursday. The move marks the start of a phased restart of operations following a temporary precaution»»»

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BNE 6h

Threatened, Bombed, Abandoned: Israel kills Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil

Israel targeted and killed well-known Lebanese Al-Akhbar correspondent Amal Khalil on April 23 after she received death threat messages from an Israeli number WhatsApp number. Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photojour»»»

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BNE 6h

Israel's Lebanon offensive threatens to unravel US-brokered gas deal and block Beirut's energy future

Israel's military occupation of southern Lebanon is threatening to upend a landmark 2022 US-brokered maritime border agreement and derail Lebanon's best remaining hope of tapping its offshore gas wealth. On April 19, the I»»»

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BNE 6h

Threatened, Bombed, Abandoned: Israel kills Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil

Israel targeted and killed well-known Lebanese Al-Akhbar correspondent Amal Khalil on April 23 after she received death threat messages from an Israeli number WhatsApp number. Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photojour»»»

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BNE 6h

Israel's Lebanon offensive threatens to unravel US-brokered gas deal and block Beirut's energy future

Israel's military occupation of southern Lebanon is threatening to upend a landmark 2022 US-brokered maritime border agreement and derail Lebanon's best remaining hope of tapping its offshore gas wealth. On April 19, the I»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Kuwait reopens airspace starting this evening

Kuwait: Director of the Public Authority of Civil Aviation of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, announced Thursday, April 23, 2026, the reopening of airspace at Kuwait International Airport starting this evening. He told KUNA that in coordination with relevant inte»»»

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France24 6h

Pentagon removes top Navy official amid military shake-up

US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has left his post with immediate effect, the Pentagon said Wednesday, without providing an explanation. His departure comes amid a broader clear-out of senior military figures under President Donald Trump, as the United States remains locked in an unresolved con»»»

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UPI 7h

Former police officer arrested for alleged mass shooting plot in New Orleans - UPI.com

Christopher Gillum faces charges of making terroristic threats. Photo courtesy the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office April 23 (UPI) -- Law enforcement in Louisiana announced Thursday that they arrested a former police officer from North Carolina on allegations he planned to carry out a mass shooting»»»

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France24 7h

Spotlight - EU 'must' shift to renewables to end fossil fuel 'blackmail from war-driving authoritarian regimes'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Hannah Neumann, German MEP, Greens/EFA and Chair of the EU Parliament's Delegation for Iran. She offers analysis on the growing geopolitical instability surrounding Iran, energy security, and the EU’s strategic position in an increasingly fragmented global orde»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Iranian news agencies report activation of air defenses in Tehran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian news agencies report activation of air defenses in Tehran 23-04-2026 20:48 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian news agencies report »»»

France24 7h

Business - EU unveils plan to tackle energy crisis

The European Union has unveiled plans to shield households and businesses from the energy crisis triggered by the war with Iran. The bloc says it has spent an additional €24 billion on energy imports because of higher prices since the war began, and it urged more investment in r»»»

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France24 7h

Press Review - AI robot beats elite table tennis players in 'pivotal breakthrough'

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 23: Le Parisien reports on an "unprecedented" criminal complaint filed against food delivery giants UberEats and Deliveroo for human trafficking in France. Le Monde looks at the important role of priests in the war in Ukraine and we also look at a suggestion to r»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Iran media report blasts over Tehran, air defense systems activated

Air defense systems were activated in parts of Tehran on Thursday evening amid reports of hostile aerial activity, Iranian state media said in the first such reports since a ceasefire began. The IRNA state news agency said the "sound of air defense firing" was heard in western Tehran, while the Meh»»»

RT 7h

French soldier dies of wounds after attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

A French soldier who was gravely wounded in an attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon last week has succumbed to his wounds, President Emmanuel Macron has said. Another French peacekeeper was killed in the incident and two more were injured; their patrol came under small-arms fire in the village of G»»»

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Arab News 7h

Iran’s Mehr says air defenses heard ‘engaging hostile targets’ in Tehran

TEHRAN: Air defense ​systems were heard engaging what were ‌described ‌as “hostile ​targets” ‌in ⁠parts ​of the Iranian ⁠capital Tehran on ⁠Thursday, ‌Iran’s ‌Mehr ​news ‌agency reported, after ‌earlier reports that ‌air defense batteries ⁠had been activated ⁠in the city.»»»

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Arab News 7h

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

PARIS: Italy has played down suggestions that its national team could replace Iran at the World Cup, following reports that an envoy to US President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to consider the move. US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial Times it would be a “dream” to see four-time Worl»»»

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UPI 7h

19 injured in head-on train crash in Denmark - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Two trains collided between Hilleroed and Kagerup at Isteroedvejen, Denmark, Thursday morning. At least 19 are injured. Photo by Steven Knap/EPA April 23 (UPI) -- Two passenger trains crashed head-on in Denmark on Thursday leaving 18 injured, five of them critically, law enforcement offici»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Customs and Qatar Aviation Services sign MoU to facilitate customs clearance for personal imports

Doha: The General Authority of Customs and Qatar Aviation Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two parties in the field of customs clearance for personal imports, contributing to the enhancement of service standards, simplification of pr»»»

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Sputnik 8h

Lebanese Prime Minister Rejects Deal With Israel Unless All Troops Are Pulled - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Lebanese government will not sign any agreement with Israel as part of negotiations unless it includes a "full withdrawal" of the Israeli troops from its territory, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. "We cannot live with a so»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Drone, Air Defence Missile Engine Wash Ashore in Sunny Beach Resort Area, Transported to Navy Base in Burgas

Teams from the Burgas Naval Base Wednesday discovered an air defence missile engine and a drone washed ashore in the area of Sunny Beach resort. They posed no danger and were transported to the base, the Ministry of Defence reported Thursday. On April 22, a specialized team from the Burgas Naval Ba»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Lebanon to request end to attacks, Trump 'to attend' Lebanon-Israel talks

Tonight's second round of preparatory direct talks between Lebanon and Israel will be held at the White House instead of the State Department, Lebanese TV networks said. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 pm Beirut time (8:00 pm GMT). MTV and Al-Arabiya later reported that U.S. President Donald Tru»»»

Arab News 9h

Flights from Doha and Jeddah resume to Syria in May

LONDON: Syrian authorities announced on Thursday the resumption of flights to Damascus International Airport from Doha and Jeddah, beginning May 1, following weeks of stoppage amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport said that Qatar Ai»»»

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UPI 9h

From Ukraine to Taiwan: Drone warfare lessons meet Indo-Pacific reality - UPI.com

A C-230 Overkill (Striker)) one-way attack drone is on display during a press tour in Taichung, Taiwan, on Tuesday. Thunder Tiger Corp. is a Taiwanese company that designs and manufactures defense-oriented unmanned vehicles, including UAVs, unmanned surface vessels, underwater ROVs and all-terrain »»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Qatar Customs, Qatar Aviation Services sign MoU to facilitate clearance of personal imports

DOHA: The General Authority of Customs and Qatar Aviation Services signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to enhance cooperation in the field of general customs clearance for personal imports, aiming to improve service quality, simplify procedures, expedite transactions, and enhance the e»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Lebanese leaders accuse Israel of war crime after journalist killed

Lebanon's leaders accused Israel on Thursday of committing a war crime, after an airstrike killed a Lebanese journalist in the country's south, with the Israeli army saying it was reviewing the incident. Rescuers and the reporter's employer on Wednesday confirmed the death of Amal Khalil, a 42-year»»»

Gulf News 10h

“Demand is strong”: Emirates chief signals recovery despite war

Dubai: Dubai's flagship Emirates is confident it will rebound quickly from disruptions caused by the Iran conflict, with President Tim Clark saying strong demand will help the airline recover lost ground and fend off competition. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speakin»»»

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Arab News 10h

Aquarabia, Middle East’s largest water park, opens to public

RIYADH: Aquarabia, the Middle East’s largest water park, opened on Thursday at the Qiddiya City entertainment complex on the outskirts of Riyadh. The park features 22 rides and attractions with eight themed zones spread across 250,000 sq. meters. There are also an additional seven dry rides and att»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

LVMH's Arnault says to talk of retirement in '7-8 years'

Paris, France: Bernard Arnault, chief executive of the world's biggest luxury conglomerate LVMH, brushed off speculation of his retirement on Thursday, telling shareholders that "we'll talk about all this again in seven to eight years". The 77-year-old founder of the French group whose brands inclu»»»

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Arab News 10h

Lebanon to press Israel to halt attacks on journalists, medics during Washington talks

BEIRUT: Lebanon will formally urge Israel to immediately halt attacks on journalists and paramedics during US-sponsored talks in Washington, a day after an Israeli strike killed a Lebanese reporter and wounded another in southern Lebanon. An official source told Arab News that the demand was added »»»

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Naharnet 10h

Pentagon denies clearing Hormuz Strait mines will take six months

The Pentagon blasted as cherry picking and false on Thursday a news report saying that the department assessed it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines. The Washington Post reported on Wednesday that the Pentagon shared the six-month estimate during a »»»

UPI 10h

Senate passes resolution to begin budget reconciliation to fund DHS - UPI.com

Senate Republican Leader John Thune, R-S.D., helped the Senate pass a bill to begin the budget reconciliation process early Thursday Morning. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 23 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans were up all night voting, eventually adopting a budget reconciliation pack»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Wadi Al Qarha declared protected nature reserve in Sharjah

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree on the establishment of “Wadi Al Qarha” Nature Reserve in the Emirate of Sharjah. The decree stipulates that a natural reserve named “Wadi Al Qarha Nature Reserve”»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

UNESCO Executive Board adopts International Plan to Protect Education from Attack

Paris, France: The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) unanimously adopted the International Action Plan to Protect Education from Attacks during its 224th session, in what was described as a first-of-its-kind step within international fr»»»

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Naharnet 11h

French, UK defense chiefs eye 'real progress' in Hormuz plan

Britain and France Thursday voiced hope that a military plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz was coming together and would succeed in restoring trade flows through the vital passage. At a two-day meeting in London, a dedicated operational planning group on Wednesday presented a decision brief to mi»»»

UPI 11h

Peru's F-16 purchase from U.S. sparks political crisis, resignations - UPI.com

Interim Peruvian President José María Balcázar sought to suspend the roughly $3.5 billion acquisition of 12 F-16s from Lockheed Martin, arguing that the decision should be left to the next administration that takes office in July. File Photo by Ritchie B. Tongo/EPA April 23 (UPI) -- Peru's planned »»»

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