Gulf News 13m

Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout

Baghdad: Iraq's parliament voted Saturday to elect Nizar Amidi, a political official with one of the country's two main Kurdish parties, as president, five months after a parliamentary election that didn't produce a bloc with a decisive majority. His election comes as Iraq is reeling from the fallo»»»

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Novinite 36m

Over 6.57 Million Bulgarians Eligible to Vote on April 19

The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has confirmed that a total of 6,575,151 citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections on April 19. The update was provided by Deputy Chairperson and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva, who said preparations are continuing on schedule. Mateva stat»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Libya Signs First Unified State Budget in More Than a Decade

Libya's two rival legislative bodies have approved the country's first unified state budget in more than a decade, its central bank said in a statement on Saturday. The oil-producing North African country has been divided since a 2014 civil war that spawned two administrations in the west and east.»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Arsenal suffer major blow in Premier League title charge

London: Arsenal suffered a huge blow in the Premier League title race on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Bournemouth to give Manchester City renewed hope they can catch the long-time leaders. The visitors took the lead at a nervy Emirates through Junior Kroupi but Mikel Arteta's men levelled throug»»»

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UPI 1h

Artemis II crew splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after moon mission - UPI.com

1 of 3 | A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 is seen as it lifts CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist as teams work to bring the crewmembers aboard USS John P. Murtha, on Friday, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Califo»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

A Syrian Man Buries His Wife and 4 Children Killed in Israeli Strikes on Beirut

A Syrian man on Saturday buried his wife and four of his five children, killed in the massive wave of Israeli strikes that pounded Beirut earlier this week, laying them to rest in Deir Ezzor province in northeastern Syria. It was not the homecoming they had anticipated when they fled to Lebanon six»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US-Iran Direct Talks Begin in Pakistan as War’s Fragile Ceasefire Holds

The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks. Iran'»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US warships transit Strait of Hormuz: media

Two US warships have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such transit since the war with Iran began, as President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States had started "clearing out" the strategic waterway. The US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the strai»»»

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RT 1h

How Ukrainian spies are allegedly working against Hungary’s Viktor Orban

Behind Vladimir Zelensky’s public feud with Viktor Orban, the arrest of two suspected spies in Budapest adds to claims that the Ukrainian leader is waging a shadow campaign to take out the Hungarian prime minister. Read more Battle for Hungary: How the Russiagate blueprint has been unleashed agains»»»

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RT 1h

US wants conflict with Iran scaled down, not settled – ex-Gaddafi minister Moussa Ibrahim

Iran should not repeat the mistakes of Libya, which paid a heavy price for trusting the West, the North African country’s former information minister, Moussa Ibrahim, has warned ahead of the talks between delegations from Washington and Tehran. The first direct meeting between the sides since the U»»»

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UPI 2h

Vance, Iran delegation begin peace talks in Pakistan - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a meeting, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday. Delegations from the United States and Iran are meeting in Pakistan Saturday to discuss ending the war in Iran. Photo by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry/EPA A»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Zayed Sustainability Prize expands funding for all finalists

Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Sustainability Prize has expanded its support framework, announcing funding for all finalists in its 2027 cycle, continuing the approach introduced in 2026. The move reflects the Prize’s shift from a recognition platform into a broader support system that helps projects at diff»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar records 3,049 land transport transactions in Q1 2026

DOHA: The Ministry of Transport has announced that a total of 3,049 transactions were completed by the Land Transport Affairs sector during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued activity across public transport, road affairs, planning, and licensing services. According to the ministry, La»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Holy Fire Distributed from Synodal Palace in Sofia on Easter Eve

The Holy Fire from Jerusalem, kept at the Palace of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church (BOC) in Sofia, is being spread out by priests taking it to evening service in their churches in Bulgaria on Holy Saturday, which for Orthodox Christians this year is on April 11. Normally, the Holy »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Sinner brushes past Zverev to reach Monte Carlo final

Monte Carlo: World No.2 Jannik Sinner eased his way into the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a clinical 6-1, 6-4 semi-final win over Alexander Zverev on Saturday. The Italian becomes the first player to reach all three finals of the season's first three Masters 1000 events »»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrage of rockets targeting Israeli settlement of Avivim: Military Media statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrage of rockets targeting Israeli settlement of Avivim: Military Media statement 11 11-04-»»»

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Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce

Kyiv, Ukraine: A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter begins on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday at 4pm (1300 GMT) until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period. Russia's»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Libya approves first unified state budget in 13 years

Tripoli: Libya has approved its first unified state budget in more than 13 years, the Central Bank of Libya said on Saturday. In a statement, the Central Bank said the approval by the House of Representatives and the High Council of State is expected to strengthen financial stability and advance ef»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Hezbollah MP slams planned Lebanese talks with Israel as strikes kill 10

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah on Saturday reiterated his group's rejection of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, where authorities reported 10 people killed in Israeli attacks in the south. The office of President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that officials from Lebanon, Israel and»»»

Al Manar 4h

Iranian Source Says US Agreed to Unfreeze Iranian Funds, Washington Denies: Reuters

A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the US had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets ​held in Qatar and other foreign banks, but a US official swiftly denied the assertion, Reuters news agency reported. The senior Iranian ‌source welcomed the purported US move as a sign of “seriousness” in r»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Direct hit scored as Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in Saf Al-Hawa area of ​​Bint Jbeil with an attack drone: Hezbollah Military Media statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Direct hit scored as Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in Saf Al-Hawa area of ​​Bint Jbeil with an attack drone: Hezbolla»»»

Kathimerini 4h

Rescue operation underway after building collapses in Cyprus

A rescue operation is underway in Cyprus after a two-storey residential building partly collapsed at noon. The building is located in Germasogeia, an eastern suburb of Limassol. Local media outlet Phileleftheros said three people injured in the collapse have been transferred to hospital by ambulanc»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Why the Philippines is shifting focus from remittances to diaspora engagement

Dubai: The Philippines is redefining its approach to the 10.7 million Filipinos living abroad. Historically reliant on remittances, the country is now turning to its diaspora as “permanent strategic partners” for long-term development. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has shifted the agen»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Hezbollah’s Fadlallah: Autonomy-Lacking Gov’t Prolonging Israeli Aggression at Expense of Civilian Lives - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Fadlallah: Autonomy-Lacking Gov’t Prolonging Israeli Aggression at Expense of Civilian Lives 11-04-2026 14:41 PM MP Hasan Fadla»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Lebanon says 10 killed including 3 emergency workers in Israeli strikes on south

Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanon's health ministry said 10 people including three emergency workers were killed by Israeli strikes on south Lebanon on Saturday, as state media reported raids on more than a dozen locations. The ministry said three deadly strikes hit locations in the Nabatiyeh district, with»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Boy, 9, found locked in van for over a year, severely malnourished

Paris: A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalized, and his father detained. Police were alerted by a neighbor to "sounds of a child'' coming from a van on Mon»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

In Europe first, Netherlands to allow Teslas to self-drive

The Hague: In a first for Europe, the Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car's self-driving feature -- as long as they are in the vehicle and keeping a watchful eye over it. The country's RDW agency for roadworthiness certifications said in a statement late Friday: "Thanks to »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Land Transport Affairs conducts over 3,000 transactions in first quarter of 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport announced that its Land Transport Affairs conducted approximately 3,049 transactions in the first quarter of 2026. In an infographic shared on its social media platform, the Ministry stated that 1,004 transactions were related to land transport licensing, whil»»»

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RT 5h

Three weeks of fuel, 170 million people: Inside Bangladesh’s worsening fuel shortage

“My daughter is sleeping in the ICU of a hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka and I have been in the queue at the Trust filling station since 1:30 AM. It is now a quarter to three... If I cannot get fuel, I will leave the bike on the road and just walk away. I do not have the strength left in my body to pu»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Delegations Meet Pakistani PM Ahead of Expected Iran-US Talks

Iran’s delegation, headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, as part of high-level diplomatic engagements ahead of expected talks with US officials later on Saturday. US Vice President JD Vance also met with the Pakistani PM, media reports said. P»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Lebanese Health Ministry says 2 paramedics among 7 martyrs in Israeli strikes on Zefta and Kfar Seer 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 Lebanese Health Ministry says 2 paramedics among 7 martyrs in Israeli strikes on Zefta and Kfar Seer in southern Lebanon 11-04-2026 13:58 P»»»

The Peninsula 6h

MoI urges adherence to safety guidelines for elevator breakdowns

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, MoI, urged the public to remain calm and follow key safety procedures in the event of an elevator malfunction. In a social media post, the ministry emphasized that improper actions could increase risks and advised individuals trapped in elevators to avoid pani»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iran, Lebanon Bore Brunt of Missiles and Drones Launched During War

Some three-quarters of the airstrikes during the Middle East war targeted sites in Iran or Lebanon, according to an AFP analysis of data from ACLED, a non-profit that tracks political violence worldwide. At least 7,700 strikes or series of strikes by missiles, drones, rockets or bombs, were recorde»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

In Europe First, Netherlands to Allow Teslas to Self-Drive

In a first for Europe, the Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car's self-driving feature -- as long as they are in the vehicle and keeping a watchful eye over it. The country's RDW agency for roadworthiness certifications said in a statement late Friday: "Thanks to the type ap»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

US and Iran Envoys Meet Pakistani PM as Negotiations Kick off

Senior Iranian and American delegations met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday to begin negotiations towards a deal to end the Middle East war unleashed six weeks earlier by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. With the talks under way at Islamabad's Serena Hotel, Iranian med»»»

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24 News Agency 6h

President reviews development plans for Aravan district - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov visited Aravan district as part of his working trip to Osh region. District head Daniyar Erkimbaev briefed the president on progress in improving the social sector and infrastructure, as well as future development prospects. Between 2021 and 2025, notable progr»»»

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Kathimerini 6h

Police fire at suspects’ vehicle after burglary in Vari

Police fired at a getaway vehicle during a pursuit of suspected burglars on Good Friday evening in Vari, authorities said. According to the police, shortly before 9 p.m. three unidentified suspects broke into a house on Sifnou Street in the eastern Attica town by smashing a first-floor window and s»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters have carried out 9 operations against Israeli targets along the border and in northern Israeli settlements since midnight: Military Media statements - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters have carried out 9 operations against Israeli targets along the border and in northern Israeli sett»»»

Al Awsat 6h

Ukraine Can Play Useful Role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain Says

Ukraine can play a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain's armed services minister said, praising its drone technology as among the best in the world. Britain has organized discussions this month among more than 30 nations on how to reopen the strait, amid an »»»

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EU Observer 6h

[Interview] Hungarian scientist László Mérő: ‘The language of Fidesz is unmistakably Nazi speech’

László Mérő, mathematician and psychologist: “Hungarians are an accepting, tolerant, friendly people. This hatred has been deliberately stoked.” After the 2010 election, you responded to Fidesz’s two-thirds victory in a relatively optimistic article. At the time, you thought it might bring an end t»»»

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Kathimerini 6h

Concerns over Athens water supply fade as rains fill reservoir

Water reserves at Greece’s Mornos reservoir have tripled over the past six months, ending an alarm over the capital’s water supply that had been raised last autumn. The reservoir held 156,996,000 cubic meters on October 23, 2025 – its lowest level in 15 years – before climbing to 491,629,000 cubic »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Sheikh Hamdan thanks Indian students for heartfelt rendition of UAE national anthem

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has expressed his thanks to Indian students who have performed the UAE national anthem using traditi»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Qatar National Library to reopen on April 12

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Library has announced that it will reopen its doors to the public tomorrow, April 12, 2026. The announcement was on the library's social media platforms, where it expressed its eagerness to welcome readers back. The library will operate daily from 8am to 8pm, except »»»

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Middle East Observer 7h

Developing Suez Canal area starts in East Port Said

by Maye Kabil “It is only one of the thousand steps” on the road of developing the country, was how president Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi referred to the New Suez Canal in his speech during the opening ceremony held to celebrate the opening of the enlargement work of the historical waterway. Many projects»»»

Middle East Observer 7h

Egyptian explosives expert killed defusing a bomb near church in Cairo

An Egyptian police officer was killed on Saturday while attempting to defuse a improvised bomb found near a church in an eastern Cairo suburb, state television reported, less than two days before Egypt’s Christians celebrate the Coptic Christmas. The device was one of two found inside a bag on a ne»»»

Gulf News 7h

Over 81,000 forensic tests conducted in Dubai in a year

Dubai: The General Department of Forensic Sciences and Criminology at Dubai Police carried out more than 81,000 scientific examinations in 2024, producing detailed reports for authorities across Dubai and the wider UAE. The figures reflect steady progress in the department’s use of advanced tools i»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Israeli envoy says won't discuss ceasefire in talks with Lebanon

Israel said Friday it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah when it holds talks with Lebanon's government next week in Washington. The Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors spoke to set up the talks that will open Tuesday at the State Department. Israel "agreed to begin formal peace negotiations" »»»

Al Awsat 7h

Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Strikes Kill Seven

Gaza's civil defense rescue service said on Saturday that Israeli airstrikes in the Palestinian territory had killed seven people overnight, despite the fragile ceasefire in place since October last year. Mahmoud Bassal, spokesman for the group, which operates under the authority of the Hamas movem»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Dubai night beaches draw record crowds as visitors double

Dubai: Visitor numbers to Dubai’s night swimming beaches rose by 50 per cent last year compared to 2024, due to the growing demand for after-dark swimming activities across the emirate. According to Emarat Al Youm, Dubai Municipality said it is working on plans to expand the concept to additional p»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

'Howl at the Moon': NASA's bid to boost space enthusiasm

Houston: When NASA flight director Zebulon Scoville was working a shift during the uncrewed Artemis I test flight, he realized the US space agency wasn't consistently livestreaming the spacecraft's journey to Earth. "They said, well, we don't have bandwidth, we've got to get all this vehicle and en»»»

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