Gulf News 37m

US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks on Thursday: US official

The United States will host new talks Thursday between Israel and Lebanon aimed at encouraging an agreement, a US official told AFP, after the start of a shaky US-brokered ceasefire. The talks will take place at the State Department in Washington, again at the level of ambassadors. "We will continu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 42m

Qatari film ‘Theatre of Dreams’ selected for Tribeca Film Festival

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatari film ‘Theatre of Dreams’, by Qatari filmmaker Fatma Al-Ghanim, has been selected for the official programme of the 25th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival 2026, taking place from June 3 to 14 in New York City. The selection marks a significant milestone for Qa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 42m

Qatar Photography Center opens ‘Heritage Frames’ exhibition at Katara

QNA Doha The Qatar Photography Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, on Monday opened the joint photography exhibition “Heritage Frames” by photographers Shaima Al Mutawa and Noura Al Abd Al Jabbar. The exhibition will run until May 20 at the centre’s headquarters in the Cultural Village»»»

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Arab News 48m

John Korir wins second straight Boston Marathon title in course record time

BOSTON: Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to outrun the fastest field in event history and win in an unofficial 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds for his second straight victory. The Kenyan broke away from the pack as it headed into Heart»»»

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Gulf News 49m

US-Iran talks in limbo as Trump vows no let-up in blockade

Iran said Monday it had not decided whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, while President Donald Trump vowed no let-up in a blockade and threatened to start bombing again when ceasefire ends on Wednesday night. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was r»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

Aman Centre launches its 2026-2030 strategy

QNA Doha The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres affiliated with Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has launched its 2026-2030 strategy. The new strategy marks a significant milestone in the centre’s journey and reflects its vision to enhance social security, prote»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

How GU-Q scholars became keyvoices explaining war on Iran

Tribune News Network DOHA Afternoon classes were underway on Sept. 9, 2025, when the building at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) began to shake. Students in a Gulf politics class watched as their professor, Dr. Mehran Kamrava, paused before saying, “That is a bomb, class is over.” Within minu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

QU launches website for Class of 2026 graduation ceremony

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has launched a website pertaining to the Graduation Ceremony Class of 2026, which falls under a special tab on the university’s official website. The ceremony website includes information on a number of topics related to the main ceremonies of the gra»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

MoCI recalls Aston Martinand Jeep vehicle models

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with United Cars Almana, Qatar’s Jeep dealership, has announced the recall of Jeep Grand Wagoneer 2022–2023 models. The recall is due to the possibility that the small rear side window frame may not be properly s»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

QIB organises blood donation driveto support national health efforts

Tribune NewsNetwork Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has organised a blood donation drive at its head office, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), reaffirming its ongoing commitment to supporting Qatar’s healthcare sector and broader community well-bein»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

Shura Council reviews real estate brokerage law amendment

During the session, the Shura Council reviewed a draft law amending some provisions of Law No 22 of 2017 to regulate the real estate brokerage activities, which was referred to it by the esteemed government, and decided to refer it to its Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee to study and submit »»»

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Arab News 60m

Al-Ahli stage dramatic comeback to reach second consecutive ACL Elite final

RIYADH: It was a night to remember for Al-Ahli fans. The Greens have progressed to their second consecutive AFC Champions League Elite final after beating Japan’s Vissel Kobe 2-1. It was no ordinary victory, however. Rather, it epitomized the spirit Al-Ahli have shown since Matthias Jaissle’s appoi»»»

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Arab News 60m

A top paramilitary commander defects to Sudan’s military as war enters 4th year

CAIRO: A high-profile paramilitary commander in Sudan has changed sides and joined the country’s army in a move welcomed by army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan shortly after the war entered its fourth year. Burhan on Sunday welcomed Maj. Gen. Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, who defected earlier this month from»»»

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Arab News 60m

A top paramilitary commander defects to Sudan’s military as war enters 4th year

CAIRO: A high-profile paramilitary commander in Sudan has changed sides and joined the country’s army in a move welcomed by army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan shortly after the war entered its fourth year. Burhan on Sunday welcomed Maj. Gen. Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, who defected earlier this month from»»»

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DW 1h

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to take over

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to take overLouis Oelofse with Reuters, APJohn Ternus, who has long focused ​on design and ‌products at Apple, will lead the iPhone maker as it gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence. https:/»»»

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RT 1h

US envoy defends Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges

US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges is “perfectly acceptable,” Washington’s envoy to the UN Mike Waltz has said, dismissing accusations of potential war crimes. Speaking on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday, Waltz insisted that “all options are on the table” reg»»»

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RT 1h

US-Iran talks crisis deepens as Israel ‘triggered blood feud’ – ex-adviser

Israel has destroyed any chance of success in US-Iran talks by pushing Washington to kill Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to former senior foreign policy adviser to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marine Corps veteran James Webb. In an exclusive interview with Afshin Rattansi’s ‘Going Un»»»

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UPI 1h

Hiker dies after fall from Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park - UPI.com

A hiker holds onto the chains of the Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park. File Photo courtesy NPS A hiker died Friday after falling from the steep and narrow Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park, according to the National Park Service and local media reports. Park rangers responded to »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Lekhwiya enrolls 1st volunteer batch in search and rescue specialized training program

Doha: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has enrolled the first batch of volunteers in the specialized training program in search and rescue and disaster management. The program comes in the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Voluntary Center, a Ministry of Culture-»»»

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RT 1h

Man detained in Germany over Nazi displays outside tax office

Police in Germany have detained a man suspected of erecting Nazi-themed structures outside the town of Eggenfelden, local media report, citing law enforcement. Two wooden structures bearing Nazi symbols appeared in the town within a month. In late March, a large replica of the Auschwitz concentrati»»»

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RT 1h

Israeli military publishes map of territory it controls in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has published a map outlining what it described as a “forward defense line” in southern Lebanon, despite calls for a full withdrawal following the announcement of a ceasefire. The map, published days after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, shows a new deployment line seve»»»

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Arab News 1h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘James Joyce: A Political Life’ by Frank Callanan

The young James Joyce (1882–1941) was forged in the smithy of Irish political controversies, and he took into his European exile a depth of political insight unrivalled among his fellow modernists. In this biography of Joyce in his youth and early exile, acclaimed Irish historian and biographer Fra»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oil shock 2.0? Houthis threaten Bab Al- Mandab shutdown as Hormuz drama reignites, crude prices rebound

As tensions in the Middle East surged again over the weekend, the Iran-backed Houthis threatened to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial oil shipping lane that still serves crude flows from the Middle East through Red Sea ports. A Houthis statement gives a hint of the risks to global shipping.»»»

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Arab News 2h

Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing ‘real world’ readiness

MANILA: Philippine and US forces will carry out maritime strike drills on a remote Philippine island near Taiwan during annual exercises that started on Monday, which Manila’s military chief said would test their readiness under “real‑world conditions.” The April 20 to May 8 exercises known as “Bal»»»

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Arab News 2h

An Iraqi captain sails through ‘ball of fire’ amid US-Iran tension

BAGHDAD: Aboard an oil tanker plying the tense waters between the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, Iraqi Captain Rahman Al-Jubouri continues to work in one of the world’s most volatile maritime corridors, where the US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted global trade and left some crews strande»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

US-Iran talks hang in balance as mistrust complicates Pakistan diplomacy

Diplomatic efforts to stabilise the ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered a delicate phase on Monday, as both sides sent mixed signals over the prospects of a new round of talks in Pakistan. Iranian officials stressed that deep-rooted mistrust of Washington remains a key obstacle to »»»

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UPI 2h

Musician D4vd charged with first-degree murder in killing of 14-year-old - UPI.com

Singer D4vd was charged with first-degree murder Monday in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez last year. File Photo by Cyril Zingaro/EPA April 20 (UPI) -- Singer D4vd was charged with first-degree murder Monday in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez last year. Celeste's b»»»

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Arab News 2h

Over $71bn ‘needed over next decade to rebuild Gaza’

GENEVA: More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published on Monday. In their final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment, or RDNA, the UN and the EU said that more than two years of war in the »»»

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Arab News 2h

Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide

SOFIA: Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won ​Bulgaria’s parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-dominant political forces and possibly pushing the EU and NATO member state closer to Moscow. The performance, exceeding opinion poll forecasts»»»

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Arab News 2h

Where We Are Going Today: Dave’s Hot Chicken brings the heat to Jeddah

I had the opportunity to try Dave’s Hot Chicken — the brand’s fifth branch in Saudi Arabia and its first in Jeddah, located at the stylish U-Walk in the Al-Zahra district — shortly after its official opening earlier this month. The chain is known for serving chicken with a wide range of spice level»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 3h

No: 70, 11 April 2026, Regarding the Social Media Post by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Netanyahu, who has been described as the Hitler of our time due to the crimes he has committed, is a well-known figure with a clear track record. An arrest warrant has been issued against Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Under Netan»»»

UPI 3h

2 killed in mass shooting near North Carolina middle school - UPI.com

April 20 (UPI) -- Two people were killed Monday in a shooting near a North Carolina middle school where two children agreed to meet for a fight, police said. Law enforcement officials were alerted to a fight at Leinbach Park on Robinhood Road near Jefferson Middle School in Winston-Salem, N.C., at »»»

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UPI 3h

Brazil’s Lula warns of global disorder, calls for U.N. reform - UPI.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a media tour at the Hanover Fair 2026 Hanover, Germany, on Monday. Photo by Hannibal Hanschke/EPA April 20 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned about the deterioration of the international order and the paralys»»»

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Sana 3h

EU Commission proposes resuming full implementation of cooperation agreement with Syria

Brussels, Apr.20 (SANA) The European Commission announced on Monday that it has forwarded a proposal to the European Council to fully reactivate the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement, which has been suspended since 2011. In a statement published on its official website, the Commission said that relati»»»

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Arab News 3h

Pope Leo visits Angola’s diamond-rich northeast

LUANDA: Pope Leo XIV heads to Angola’s remote and diamond-rich northeast on Monday in the latest stop on an Africa tour during which he has spoken out against the country’s glaring poverty. On the eighth day of a trip to four African nations, Leo will fly to the town of Saurimo, 800 kilometers east»»»

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Arab News 3h

Sudan’s deminers scour shattered capital for hidden explosives

KHARTOUM: Bending low in the baking sun and sheathed in heavy protective gear, Hussein Idris sweeps a metal detector across a vast minefield in central Khartoum that was once a park beloved by local families. The war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has moved on from t»»»

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RT 3h

Bulgaria’s Radev pushes for Russia dialogue, ‘pragmatism’ in EU policy

The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary election, Progressive Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev, has called for dialogue with Russia to be restored. The former president has led the newly formed left-leaning populist party to a landslide victory on a platform of critical dialogue with Brussels and pragmatis»»»

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RT 3h

US seizes Iranian ship Touska, Tehran accuses Washington of ceasefire violation

Iran has denounced a US attack on one of its vessels as “armed maritime piracy,” warning of retaliation. On Sunday, a US warship fired at and subsequently seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The military said the ship, identified as the Touska, was attempting to breach a nav»»»

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Arab News 4h

Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Monday he believed a nuclear ​deal the US is currently negotiating with Iran will be better than a 2015 international agreement to curb Tehran’s nuclear program. “The DEAL that we are making with Iran will be FAR BETTER than the JCPOA, commonly referred to»»»

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Business-review 4h

Superbrands Romania launches the 2026–2027 edition, dedicated to architects of progress in branding

The new Superbrands Honorary Council has also been established, bringing together 30 leaders from the business environment and specialists from the marketing and communication industry, whose mission, as in every edition, is to evaluate the reputational performance of the brands listed in the progr»»»

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Sana 4h

$200 million World Bank grant allocated for Syria railway projects

Damascus, April 20 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Transport announced that around $200 million has been allocated through a World Bank grant to finance a number of railway infrastructure projects aimed at accelerating the country’s economic recovery. Ali Asbar, Director of Land Transport Affairs at the»»»

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Sana 4h

Syria’s return as a regional transport hub gains momentum

Damascus, April 20 (SANA) A series of recent diplomatic and economic developments is refocusing attention on Syria’s strategic location, as regional and international actors increasingly view the country not only through the lens of politics and reconstruction, but also as a potential hub for trans»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Israeli Channel 12: Yellow Line Serves Only Maps, Yet on Ground Hezbollah is Surveying Army Deployment to Attack - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12: Yellow Line Serves Only Maps, Yet on Ground Hezbollah is Surveying Army Deployment to Attack 20-04-2026 21:06 PM Israel»»»

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Business-review 4h

ING Bank Romania in 2025: revenue of over RON 4 billion and more than 260,000 new customers

Our performance in 2025 was marked by sustained growth in our loan and deposit portfolio. The gross loan portfolio grew by 12%, bringing our market share to 11%, while deposits reached 72.4 billion lei, up 4% from the previous year, securing a market share of 10.7%. Operating expenses increased by »»»

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Naharnet 5h

Israeli drone strike targets south Lebanon town despite truce

Lebanese official media said an Israeli strike hit a town in the country's south on Monday despite a 10-day ceasefire in force between Israel and Hezbollah. The state-run National News Agency said that "an enemy drone targeted the vicinity of the Litani River in the town of Qaqaiyat al-Jisr," witho»»»

Al Awsat 5h

Over $71 Bn Needed Over Next Decade to Rebuild Gaza, Say UN and EU

More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published Monday. In their final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA), the United Nations and the European Union said that more than two years of »»»

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Sputnik 5h

Hormuz Crisis’ Spread to Bab al-Mandab, Strait of Malacca Would Wipe Out the World Economy

The three strategic chokepoints are “critical passageways where a lot of trade, a lot of energy flows take place,” and prolonged closure would have a “huge impact in terms of energy prices…GDP growth, employment,” and could trigger a global recession or depression, says financial analyst Syed Javed»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

French fund Epsicap Nano buys logistics facility in Olsztyn

Epsicap REIM has entered the Polish market through its fund Epsicap Nano by acquiring a logistics property in Olsztyn for €5.3 million from Redkom Development. The facility, completed in 2025, offers 2,328 m² and operates as a last mile cross dock hub for urban logistics. This marks the fund’s firs»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Nearly 70,000 sq m of new retail space handed over in Q1 ‘26

Poland’s total stock of modern retail space exceeded 13.9 million m² by the end of March 2026, with 733 operating properties, according to Colliers. Market saturation rose to 371 m² per 1,000 residents. In the first quarter, nearly 70,000 m² of new space was delivered through five new projects and »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Flat tax from 2004, intending to stimulate economy, created more B2Bs

Poland introduced a flat 19% tax for sole proprietors in 2004 to boost entrepreneurship and economic growth. However, research shows it mainly encouraged tax optimization rather than creating new businesses or jobs. Many high earning professionals shifted from employment contracts to self employmen»»»

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