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Attacks by pro-Iran militias strain Iraq’s sovereignty, fray ties with Gulf Arab neighbors

LONDON: On March 26, representatives of the US and Iraqi governments gathered in Irbil for the first meeting of the new US-Iraq High Joint Coordination Committee, set up at Washington’s urging in a bid to keep Iraq out of the current conflict in the region. The following day, the US Embassy in Bagh»»»

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UK king pays tribute to ‘darling mama’ on late queen’s 100th birthday

LONDON: Britain’s King Charles on Tuesday paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother, the late queen Elizabeth II in a video message on what would have been her 100th birthday. The king’s moving homage came as the final plans for a memorial for the nation’s longest serving monarch were unveiled. Referr»»»

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UPI 10m

EU's top court finds Hungary violated law with anti-LGBTQ reforms - UPI.com

1 of 2 | A participant holds a rainbow flag during the gay pride parade in downtown Budapest, Hungary, on July 24, 2021. On Tuesday, the European Union's top court said Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation violated the EU's treaty. File Photo by Szilard Koszticzak/EPA-EFE April 21 (UPI) -- The European»»»

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Arab News 16m

Iran knows how to ‘resist bullying’: foreign minister

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister said on Tuesday the Islamic republic knew how to “resist bullying,” as a ceasefire was due to expire and Tehran had yet to formally respond to an invite to talks with the US in Islamabad. “Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and ho»»»

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Arab News 28m

Venus Williams exits in first round of Madrid Open

MADRID: Venus Williams was knocked out of the Madrid Open in the first round on Tuesday as the 45-year-old went down in straight sets to Kaitlin Quevedo. The 20-year-old Spanish wild card beat the seven-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 6-4. Ranked 479th in the world, Williams has now lost all seven ma»»»

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Naharnet 28m

Macron tells Israel that Hezbollah must be disarmed 'by the Lebanese themselves'

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Tuesday the country needed 500 million euros to address the war's humanitarian fallout, as a fragile 10-day ceasefire holds between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. The appeal came after a meeting in Paris between French President Emmanuel Macron and the Lebanese pr»»»

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Hezbollah says attacked Israeli post in response to 'over 200 violations'

Hezbollah on Tuesday launched several rockets towards Israeli forces operating in the southern Lebanese town of Robb Tlatin, which is inside the Israeli-occupied buffer zone in south Lebanon, the Israeli army said. "Within a few minutes, the IDF (Israeli army) closed the circle and attacked the lau»»»

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Chile, U.S. sign deals on critical minerals, security - UPI.com

Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna (R) greets U.S. Ambassador to Chile Brandon Judd during the signing of a security agreement between Chile and the United States to strengthen the fight against drugs and international organized crime in Santiago, Chile, on Monday. Photo ny Elvis Gon»»»

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UPI 34m

Watch: Driver's license renewal leads Indiana woman to doppelganger mystery - UPI.com

April 21 (UPI) -- An Indiana woman is searching for her doppelganger after she was flagged by facial recognition software while renewing her driver's license. Erika Brown of Anderson said she was renewing her license at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles when the software indicated there could be fraud a»»»

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UPI 34m

China-Japan tensions escalate after Taiwan Strait passage - UPI.com

Rising tensions fuel fears of deeper China-Japan military conflict Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer Takanami (R) leads the JMSDF fleet during the International Fleet Review to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the JMSDF, at Sagami Bay, off Yokosuka, south of»»»

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TAP 36m

Tunisia ready to share with Gambia its expertise in capacity-building in several fields

Tunis, April 21 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Tuesday morning met with his Gambian counterpart Sering Modou Njie, as part of his participation in the 10th edition of the Dakar Forum on Peace...»»»

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Macron: We must preserve Lebanon and its resilience, and we will rebuild the areas affected by the bombing - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Macron: We must preserve Lebanon and its resilience, and we will rebuild the areas affected by the bombing 21-04-2026 20:51 PM Latest News »»»

Arab News 40m

Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costs

LONDON: Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the US-Israeli war on Iran. Here’s how ‌different countries are responding: Britain is looking to force older wind and solar generators onto fixed contracts in a bid to bring down consumer bills. T»»»

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Arab News 53m

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid war, pope spat

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s approval rating held at the lowest of his term in recent days as many Americans ​questioned his temperament amid the Iran war and a feud with Pope Leo, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The six-day public opinion poll, concluded on Monday, showed only 36 percent of Am»»»

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Arab News 53m

Iran executes eighth man over 2026 protests

PARIS: Iranian authorities on Tuesday executed a man convicted of helping to set fire to a major mosque in Tehran during protests in January, the judiciary said. Amir Ali Mirjafari was accused of setting fire to the Gholhak Grand Mosque and also working with the Israeli espionage agency Mossad, the»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Jumblat says he and Berri call for return to 1949 Armistice Agreement, with modifications

Druze leader Walid Jumblat stressed Tuesday "the necessity of finding appropriate means to solidify the ceasefire" with Israel. After meeting with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, Jumblat added: "We support negotiations through one of the available means, based on a clear agenda, »»»

Warsaw Business Journal 1h

MLP Group leased 56,000 m2 of space in Q1 ‘26, increase of 144% y/y

MLP Group reported a strong start to 2026, with the value of signed lease agreements up 186% y/y in Q1. Annualized rental income from new contracts reached EUR 3.8 mln, compared to EUR 1.3 mln a year earlier. Leased space totaled 56,000 m², up 144% y/y. The company said the results reflect strong d»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

CTP Poland: Warehouse market changing significantly in Poland

CTP, active in 11 countries with over 14 mln m² of space, is continuing rapid expansion in Poland after surpassing 1 mln m² in 2025. The company targets around 1.5 mln m² and aims to increase its share in new lease agreements. Despite a weaker European economy, Poland remains attractive for logisti»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Survey: four in ten resident of Mazowieckie Voivodeship considering moving for work

Four in ten residents of the Mazowieckie region are considering moving for work, according to research by Nieruchomosci-online.pl. The main driver is uneven job access. In Warsaw, unemployment is about 1.5%, compared to 4.5% across the region. Around half of Warsaw residents rate job opportunities »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

PGE: no clear strategy for coal assets

Show lessDariusz Lubera, head of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, says Poland’s energy sector is operating “without a plan A.” There is no clear strategy for coal assets or updated national policies, leaving companies in uncertainty. Rising savings aren’t the issue here, but the transition itself. Co»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Enea preparing investments in energy storage

Enea plans to focus this year on preparing investments in energy storage, described as its “top priority,” according to vice president Bartosz Krysta. The company already has grid connection permits for nearly 1.4 GW of storage capacity, mainly standalone units, with additional projects planned alo»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

TSL industry in debt. Thousands of companies have payment issues

Nearly 39,000 companies in Poland’s transport, shipping, and logistics sector have close to PLN 3.4 bln in overdue payments, according to BIG InfoMonitor and BIK. The largest share comes from road freight, which accounts for over PLN 2.5 bln and includes more than 28,000 indebted firms. The sector »»»

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UPI 1h

Pope Leo marks anniversary of Pope Francis' death with tribute - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba (Power of God) orphanage April 15 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The pontiff, who is on an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, spoke about his predecessor, Pope Francis, on Tuesday, the first anniversary of Francis' dea»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE–Oman rail connection project Hafeet Rail is 40% complete

Hafeet Rail, the joint venture between Etihad Rail, Oman Rail, and Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), has announced the completion of 40 per cent of the UAE–Oman rail connection project. Named after Jebel Hafeet, the project is a major milestone for regional transport and logistics. Once compl»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Rebuilding Somalia's Air Force: JF-17 Deal Could Transform Maritime Security

Somalia's acquisition of Pakistani JF-17 Block III fighter jets will enhance the security of commercial shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden — one of the world's most strategically important waterways — according to Sultan M. Hali, a retired Group Captain of the Pakistan Air Force. Earlier, media rep»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE–Oman rail connection project Hafeet Rail is 40% complete

Hafeet Rail, the joint venture between Etihad Rail, Oman Rail, and Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), has announced the completion of 40 per cent of the UAE–Oman rail connection project. Named after Jebel Hafeet, the project is a major milestone for regional transport and logistics. Once compl»»»

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Kathimerini 1h