Gulf News 6m

Difference between reacting and being ready

Uncertainty reveals what a business is genuinely made of. Across the region, recent developments have introduced pressure on supply chains and influenced how customers approach major decisions. But what we are witnessing is a recalibration. The fundamentals remain intact. Get updated faster and for»»»

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Naharnet 13m

Lebanon says reopening main Syria border crossing closed over Israeli threat

Lebanon announced the reopening of the Masnaa border crossing with Syria starting Wednesday evening, state media said, after it had been closed for several days due to an Israeli threat to target it. "The Masnaa crossing will be reopened as of 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) today, with strict measures in place»»»

Naharnet 13m

Israeli army destroys Beirut building in new strike, says targeted Hezbollah commander

The Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah commander in Beirut on Wednesday, after Lebanese state media reported that Israel had targeted the Tallet al-Khayyat residential neighborhood in the capital. "A short while ago, the IDF struck a Hezbollah commander in Beirut," the military said. The s»»»

Gulf News 19m

Ceasefire plan published by Iran not the one agreed by US: White House

A US official said Wednesday that a 10-point ceasefire plan published by Iran is not the same set of conditions that were agreed to by the White House for pausing the war. "The document being reported by media outlets is not the working framework," the senior official said on condition of anonymity»»»

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Al Awsat 22m

Lebanon Rejects Iran Negotiating on Its Behalf

Lebanon was left outside contacts that produced a US-Iran ceasefire deal, despite reports it would be included and moves by Iran and Hezbollah suggesting otherwise. Hezbollah halted its military operations before the deal was announced early on Wednesday, while Lebanese officials scrambled to conta»»»

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Naharnet 26m

Trump says Lebanon not part of ceasefire agreement

The Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon is not covered by a temporary ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran, U.S. public broadcaster PBS quoted President Donald Trump as saying Wednesday. "They were not included in the deal," Trump said, according to a social media post by PBS News Hour cor»»»

Al Awsat 34m

Trump Says US-Iran Talks Will Be Behind Closed Doors

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said talks on the Iran crisis would be held behind closed doors, and that "only one group of meaningful 'POINTS'" were acceptable to the United States, ‌but gave ‌no other details about ‌the ⁠negotiations. "These are the ⁠POINTS that are the basis on which we »»»

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The Budapest Times 38m

Industrial production down by 1.5 percent

The volume of industrial production lagged behind the one year earlier level by 1.5% in February 2026. The working day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was 1.8% lower than in January 2026. Production volume dec»»»

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Ya Libnan 49m

Live Updates: Iran claims Israel violating ceasefire as it appears to maintain control over Strait of Hormuz – Ya Libnan

Share: Iran continues to control Hormu despite the ceasefire . Iran’s Foreign Minister has declared that vessels seeking to transit the Strait must coordinate directly with Iranian armed forces, subject to unspecified “technical limitations” SUMMARY Iran is accusing Israel of violating the conditio»»»

The Peninsula 54m

'Pinprick of light': Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on Moon

Washington, United States: During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists' curiosity. "That was definitely impact flashes on the moon. And Jeremy (Hansen) just saw another on»»»

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UPI 1h

Tight Brazil election raises concerns over U.S. influence, minerals - UPI.com

Brazil is heading toward a highly competitive presidential election, with a statistical tie between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (pictured) and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, amid concerns over possible U.S. influence and geopolitical tensions tied to critical minerals. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI»»»

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UPI 1h

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on those who supply Iran weapons - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing on Iran at the White House on Monday. On Wednesday, he announced that any country supplying weapons to Iran will face a 50% tariff. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Wednesday morning that any c»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Mohammed tours Dubai Mall

Dubai: Dubai Mall visitors were in for a surprise today as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the mall accompanied by a number of senior officials. Sheikh Mohammed was seen walking through the mall, observing t»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Scores Killed as Israel Strikes Central Beirut After Saying Iran Ceasefire Doesn’t Apply There

Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon’s health ministry said at least 89 people were killed and 700 were wounded. US President Donald»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon Says Reopening Main Syria Border Crossing Closed Over Israeli Threat

Lebanon announced the reopening of the Masnaa border crossing with Syria starting Wednesday evening, state media said, after it had been closed for several days due to an Israeli threat to target it. "The Masnaa crossing will be reopened as of 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) today, with strict measures in place»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Report: Iran ceasefire clouded by confusion, contradictions

The U.S., Israel and Iran agree that a ceasefire is now in effect, but they're contradicting each other and themselves in terms of what's actually been agreed and what happens now, U.S. news portal Axios reported on Wednesday. Those differences will have to be reconciled at the negotiating table, b»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Middle East ceasefire agreement: positive signs for global economy, energy supply

Doha: Global markets reacted quickly to the announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with oil prices falling, gold and stock prices rising, and the dollar weakening in Asian trading, raising hopes for a recovery in energy supplies, particularly those related to the Strait of»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From 'Stone Age' to 'Golden Age': Trump’s Iran pivot

US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the Iran war has undergone a striking shift — from threats of overwhelming destruction to projecting a “Golden Age of the Middle East” following a fragile ceasefire agreement. As Washington and Tehran enter a two-week truce aimed at paving the way for negotia»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

France Unveils Rearmament Boost to Face Russia Threat

France is to ramp up explosive drone stocks by up to 400 percent by 2030, draft legislation showed Wednesday, as the country seeks to accelerate rearmament to face an aggressive Russia. The military spending bill was presented after France's top commanders said the country must be ready in the next»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Penelope Palace Hotel in Pomorie Reports Personalized Services As Leading Trend in Spa Sector

There is a growing trend toward offering fully personalized services that meet today’s travellers’ high expectations, Penelope Palace Apart Hotel management told BTA. This individual approach is becoming a key factor in ensuring consistent hotel occupancy rate throughout the year, they added. Inter»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Interior receives messages of solidarity from world counterparts

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani received several messages and cables from Their Highnesses and Excellencies, Ministers of Interior and security officials from fraternal and friendly countries,»»»

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EU Observer 2h

Lick up, kick down: A psychiatrist’s view of how Orbán created a sick society

In Hungarian society, the rules of baseness have taken root: be ruthless, be selfish, lick upwards, kick downwards, despise the weak. We spoke with psychiatrist and writer Péter Hunčík about how society and political power have changed over the past 16 years of prime minister Viktor Orbán’s rule. F»»»

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UPI 2h

Rights report flags labor abuses in Cuban medical brigades - UPI.com

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights issued a formal warning over serious labor and human rights violations in Cuba's overseas medical brigades, saying some cases may amount to forced labor or "contemporary forms of slavery." File Photo by Jose Valle/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- The Inter-American»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Araghchi discusses Lebanon attacks with Pakistan, Iran threatens retalitation

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi raised "ceasefire violations" by Israel with Pakistani mediators on Wednesday, an Iranian ministry statement said, as reports citing senior officials warned that Tehran could pull out of the truce over attacks on Lebanon. Araghchi "discussed the Zionist regim»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 2h

No Reports of Election Violations Left Unchecked, Caretaker Interior Minister Says

There are no unverified reports or facts concerning election violations, which has increased public trust in law enforcement authorities, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said during a working meeting with the leadership and staff of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Ha»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Sharp Rise in Election-Related Arrests and Vote-Buying Reports Ahead of April 19 Vote

Since the start of the campaign for the early parliamentary elections on April 19, a total of 225 people have been detained in Bulgaria on suspicion of election-related crimes, compared to 42 during the 2024 parliamentary elections, acting Interior Ministry Chief Secretary Georgi Kandev said here o»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ceasefire brings relief to UAE travel sector – but recovery will take time

Dubai: A fragile ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran has brought a sense of relief to the UAE’s travel and hospitality sector. Now, industry leaders are pointing to cautious optimism, steady operations and a steadfast focus on recovery. While businesses say confidence is slowly returning, mos»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE, Bahrain sign Dh20 billion currency swap agreement

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced the establishment of a Currency Swap Agreement between the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Bahraini Dinar (BHD) during a virtual signing ceremony. The agreement has a nominal value of Dh20 billion; BHD2 bi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UK PM arrives in Saudi Arabia, welcomes Iran war truce

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, on the first stop of a Gulf tour aimed at bolstering the ceasefire in the Middle East war, Downing Street said. Starmer — on his first visit to the region since the US-Israeli war against Iran started on February 28 — was expect»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Glavatarski Han Hotel Complex at Kardzhali Reservoir Is Designated as Wellness Centre

Glavatarski Han Hotel Complex, located on the shores of the Kardzhali Reservoir, is designated as a wellness centre and is a popular choice both for relaxation and business conferences and private celebrations. The most popular services at the hotel’s spa centre are the massages and the hammam. The»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Support for Vulnerable Groups Not Provided by Political Parties, Social Policy Minister Says

Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov said on Wednesday that political parties do not provide support for vulnerable groups through hot meals, personal assistants or European Solidarity Corps programmes. Ademov was speaking in the southern town of Haskovo following reports of all»»»

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UPI 2h

Hegseth proclaims ‘overwhelming victory’ after cease-fire with Iran - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with the United States suspending bombing in Iran for two weeks if the country reopens the Straight of Hor»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran warns ships in Hormuz: Seek permission or face destruction

Dubai: Iran has warned ships near the Strait of Hormuz that they must seek permission from its naval forces before transiting the critical waterway, underscoring Tehran’s continued grip over the strategic chokepoint despite a ceasefire agreement. “You must receive permission from Iranian Sepah navy»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

New Interactive Map Provides Detailed Public Information about Road Repairs

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Nikolay Naydenov Wednesday presented to the press a new interactive road map that, for the first time ever, makes public details about road repairs in Bulgaria. The aim is to improve transparency about how taxpayer money is spent by the Road Infrastruc»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

QNB profits surge 2% in 2016 Q1

Doha: QNB Group announced a 2 percent increase in net profit during the first quarter of 2026, reaching QR 4.332 billion, compared to QR 4.260 billion for the same period in 2025. A statement issued by the group and published on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) website on Wednesday indicated that ear»»»

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UPI 3h

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Trump amid Iran tensions - UPI.com

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, seen here in 2025, is set to visit Washington to soothe tensions with the cornerstone of the defensive pact after amid threats by Trump to pull out. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was set to kick»»»

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Tanjug 3h

Djuric to attend UNSC session on work of UNMIK on Thursday

NEW YORK - Serbian FM Marko Djuric will attend a UN Security Council session on the work of UNMIK, the UN mission in Kosovo-Metohija, on Thursday. The UN secretary general's regular semi-annual report on the mission's work will be debated at the session, scheduled to begin at 4 pm CET. New UNMIK he»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

India Withdraws Bid to Host Annual UN Climate Talks in 2028

India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate Conference Of the Parties (COP33) in 2028, two government officials familiar with the matter told Reuters. India communicated its decision to not host the conference this month, the officials said, but it was not immediately cl»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgaria Expects Fuel Price Drop as Oil Falls 20%, Says Finance Minister

Caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said he expects fuel prices at gas stations to ease in the coming period, pointing to a sharp decline in international oil markets. He noted that crude prices have already dropped by around 15% to 20% following what he described as a two-week ceasefire ag»»»

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MIA 3h

Mickoski: Expecting strong strategic dialogue with U.S., new investments

Skopje, 7 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said the second session of the Strategic Dialogue between North Macedonia and the U.S., held Tuesday in Washington, will be a productive day and is expected to end with a joint statement. He expects an investment in a major antimony pro»»»

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Novinite 3h

Boris Azarenko: Profile of a Vesper Co-Founder

Boris Azarenko is an entrepreneur whose professional background lies in banking and finance and who later founded major property development businesses. Boris Azarenko biography: educational path and early career Born in Moscow on 21 April 1977, Boris Nikolayevich Azarenko studied Finance at the Fi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Missed Dubai Mall? Primark opens second store in Dubai tomorrow

Dubai: Just weeks after its much-hyped debut, Primark is opening its second store in Dubai on April 9, this time at City Centre Mirdif, Gulf News can reveal. The new Primark store is located on the Ground Floor (P1 – Entrance C) at City Centre Mirdif and will open at 10 am on Tuesday, according to »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Siyanie Coalition Leader Says He Will Face Slander Accusations, Won't Use Parliamentary Immunity

Siyanie (Radiance) coalition leader Nikolay Popov said on Wednesday that he will face a slander accusations without invoking parliamentary immunity as a candidate in the April 19 parliamentary elections. Popov was speaking during a protest in his support in front of the Pleven District Court. Popov»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Brentas SPA Resort Offers Variety of Spa Facilities and Relaxation in Rhodope Mountains

Brentas SPA Resort in Tsigov Chark offers facilities for tourism and relaxation, combining modern comfort with the natural environment of the Rhodope Mountains. Spa centre with a variety of services is available to guests, Maya Uteva from the hotel’s marketing department told BTA. Services include »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Doha Diamond League meet postponed until June 19

Paris, France: The Diamond League athletics meeting in Doha has been postponed for six weeks and will now take place on June 19 due to the war in the Middle East, organisers announced Wednesday. The United States and Iran agreed on Tuesday a two-week ceasefire to the war that has killed thousands a»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw

Bangkok: Nearly 70 young Thai men sat on flimsy plastic chairs, faces tense as they waited to draw their fate from a jar -- an annual ritual deciding whether they will serve in the military. The conscription lottery, held across Thailand each April, has taken on added weight this year following sev»»»

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UPI 4h

Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann set to plead guilty - UPI.com

Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, Long Island, is expected to plead guilty Wednesday to the killing of seven women. File Photo courtesy of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office April 8 (UPI) -- A man who allegedly killed seven women and discarded their bodies in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Institutions Prepare for Early Parliamentary Elections with Focus on Transparency, Security, Voting Abroad

Bulgaria is intensifying preparations for the early parliamentary elections on April 19, with authorities emphasizing fairness, technical readiness, and the prevention of electoral violations both domestically and abroad. “It is extremely important to see whether we have fulfilled our promise to co»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Nutella in Space: Artemis II crew accidentally creates viral moment

Dubai: NASA’s Artemis II crew made history by flying farther from Earth than any humans since Apollo 13, and along the way, they gave the internet something unexpected to snack on: a jar of Nutella floating in zero gravity. Probably the only jar in the entire universe to be a part of a mission like»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

MInister of Interior receives messages from regional, international counterparts

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya', HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, received several messages and cables from Their Highnesses and Excellencies, Ministers of Interior and security officials from brotherly and friendly countrie»»»

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