24 News Agency 4m

Kyrgyzstan seeks to join World Bank’s AgriConnect initiative - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan has recorded significant growth in its food processing industry, with production increasing by 30.1 percent in 2025. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, stated during a meeting with Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia Antonella Bassani. Acco»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Prince Harry and Meghan Arrive in Australia to a Muted Welcome

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan landed in Australia on Tuesday for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans' affairs. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their trip at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, where they took part in an activity in the »»»

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Gulf News 23m

How UAE startups can survive uncertainty: Smart cuts, key protections, and priorities

When cash flow tightens, instinct often swings between panic and paralysis. But according to founders and operators on the frontlines, the difference between startups that stall and those that stabilise is what they choose to protect. Here’s a sharp, founder-led breakdown of how to rethink costs wi»»»

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Actmedia 24m

Cars: Romania's automotive market declines 5.3pct in value in Q1 2026

The estimated value of the Romanian car market has declined 5.3% in the first three months of 2026, year-over-year, according to data analysed and published on Thursday by an online car ads platform.According to Autovit.ro, between January 1 and March 31, 2026, the average price of a vehicle increa»»»

Actmedia 24m

Food authority: Effects of Middle East conflict could be felt in sheep exports after Easter

The Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate (DSVSA) of Buzau estimates that the effects of the conflict in the Middle East on sheep exports will be felt in the period after Easter, with more than 65,000 animals delivered to dedicated centres outside the European Union in the first three months of th»»»

Actmedia 24m

Trade: Turnover in retail trade down 7.6pct in first two months of 2026

The volume of turnover in retail trade (excluding the trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles) decreased in the first two months of the year, compared with the period 1 January to 28 February 2025, both as a gross series, by 7.6%, and as a series adjusted for the number of working days and seasonal»»»

France24 26m

Two congressmen resign as US House faces rare expulsions over scandals

Two US lawmakers stepped down on Monday and two others faced possible expulsion amid scandals roiling Congress. Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned after misconduct allegations, while Republican Tony Gonzales said he would retire following pressure over an affair with a former aide, deepening turmoil i»»»

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Gulf News 32m

IndiGo launches summer flash sale: UAE-India travellers get up to 10% off flights

Dubai: India’s biggest airline, IndiGo, has launched a four-day summer getaway flash sale, offering up to 10% off domestic and international flights, including routes popular with UAE travellers heading to India during the summer break. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 45m

Caretaker PM Gurov: Bulgaria Turns Innovation Into Opportunity

The opening of the JEREMIE Bulgaria: New Opportunities forum in Sofia will showcase the fund’s new investment strategy in Bulgaria, caretaker PM Andrey Gurov said on Tuesday. Organized by the European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, in partnership with the M»»»

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UPI 47m

Man charged with throwing Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home - UPI.com

Federal prosecutors on Monday charged a 20-year-old man for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Image courtesy Justice Department/Criminal Complaint April 14 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have charged the 20-year-old Texas man who police arrested»»»

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UPI 47m

On This Day, April 14: First abolition society founded in North America - UPI.com

On April 14, 1775, the first slavery abolition society in North America -- the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage -- was founded by Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush in Philadelphia. 1 of 5 | A sculpture of Benjamin Franklin from the workshop of Jean-Antoine Houdon »»»

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Al Awsat 47m

Pakistan Says Looking at Options to Repay $3.5 Billion UAE Loan

Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, loans from other countries and commercial debt to replace a $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and manage its foreign reserves, its finance minister said. Muhammad Aurangzeb also told Reuters the shock from the ongoing war in the Middle East»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

City University Qatar, beIN partner to advance talent development

Doha, Qatar: City University Qatar and beIN Medic Group ‘beIN’ have formed a strategic partnership that underscores their shared commitment to developing talent, strengthening academic-industry collaboration, and driving innovation across the region. The agreement was signed yesterday at City Unive»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

Aspire Academy’s Hassan Waly clinches FIP Promises Oeiras title in Portugal

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy student-athlete Hassan Waly, playing alongside Spain’s Javier Bolumar, won the under-18 title at the FIP Promises Oeiras event in Portugal. This is not only Waly’s first FIP Promises title but also the first for a Qatari player at a European event. FIP Promises events ar»»»

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Sputnik 50m

Saudi Arabia Urges US Back to Iran Talks as Other Oil Routes Face Risk

Saudi Arabian officials are warning the US that its move to impose a blockade on Iranian ports following failed negotiations could backfire, triggering even wider global energy disruption, according to media reports. Trump aims to pressure Iran into loosening its grip over the Strait of Hormuz, but»»»

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24 News Agency 52m

Sale of government positions will no longer exist in Kyrgyzstan — Japarov - | 24.KG

The practice of selling government positions will no longer exist in Kyrgyzstan. President Sadyr Japarov announced this in an interview with journalist Ydyrys Isakov. He called personnel policy in the Kyrgyz Republic «very complex» and added that for the past 30 years, appointments in the country h»»»

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Actmedia 53m

BNR's Badea: Euro adoption, a strategic goal tied to Romania's economic integration and institutional maturation

Revitalizing Romania's goal and strategy for joining the Eurozone can act as a credible anchor for maintaining a coherent macroeconomic adjustment path, argues National Bank of Romania (BNR) first deputy governor Leonardo Badea."In a context characterized by numerous constraints and high volatility»»»

Actmedia 53m

Trade balance deficit down 15.6% in first two months of 2026

The trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) in January-February 2026 stood at 4.76 billion euro, down 15.6% (878.6 million euro) compared with the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Between 1 January and 28 February 2026, FOB exports totalled 14.87 billio»»»

Actmedia 53m

ForMin Oana Toiu holds talks with Hungary's incoming Foreign Minister Anita Orban

Romania's Foreign Affairs Minister, Oana Toiu, held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Hungary's incoming Foreign Minister, Anita Orban, focusing on a new approach to Hungarian foreign policy "based on mutual respect and a shared ambition to improve the quality of life of our citizens"."I call»»»

The Peninsula 59m

PHCC celebrates Qatar Family Day

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) celebrates Qatar Family Day on April 15 each year, a national occasion that reflects growing attention to the family as the fundamental building block of society and the cornerstone of its stability and cohesion. This occasion highlights the i»»»

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The Peninsula 59m

Awqaf Ministry honours students of First Assalam School

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured first and second-grade primary students at The First Assalam School as part of its ongoing efforts to promote educational values and motivate students toward academic excellence. This comes »»»

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The Peninsula 60m

Qatar reveals details of pavilion for 2026 Venice Biennale

Doha, Qatar: The National Pavilion of Qatar has revealed details of its presentation for the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, running from May 9 to November 22, 2026. Commissioned by Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the »»»

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The Peninsula 60m

Katara inaugurates Elite Exhibition

Doha, Qatar: Director General of Cultural Village (Katara) Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, officially opened the Elite Exhibition 2026 yesterday at Building 13, the headquarters of the Qatari Association for Fine Arts in Katara. The much-anticipated exhibition brings together an elite »»»

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Gulf News 1h

CBSE Class 10 exams 2026 results due for UAE students today: Why they won’t be final

Dubai: More than 13,600 CBSE Grade 10 students in the UAE are about to receive their long-awaited results but there is a crucial catch. The scores coming out are not final, and the student sitting at the top of the class today may not hold that position a month from now. Schools and educators acros»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria’s Tourism Industry Adapts to a Digital-First Traveller

Bulgaria’s tourism sector has never been stronger and has been achieving steady growth for the past few years. The industry has been adjusting to new changes in the market, that of the digital traveller. It is nothing new to say that tourism is shaped by technology, but its influence has grown even»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Dukhan Bank announces QR1,000,000 Thara’a grand prize winner

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank is pleased to announce that Ahmed AlFateh Mohamed has won QR1,000,000 in the first million‑riyal draw of the 2026 Thara’a campaign. The winner was selected through an electronic draw, conducted under the supervision and in the presence of a representative from the Ministry »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Commercial Bank reports Q1 2026 net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR538.3m

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced yesterday its financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026. The Group reported Net Profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR538.3m for Q1 2026. The year-on-year movement in profit was supported by resilient operati»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Oil surges, stocks drop as Trump threatens to block Hormuz

LONDON — Oil prices surged and stock markets broadly fell Monday after US-Iran peace talks broke down and President Donald Trump announced a plan to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, ratcheting up fears for Middle East energy supplies.The news dealt a blow to hopes for an end to the six-week co»»»

UPI 1h

Kim Jong Un oversees cruise, anti-ship missile tests from warship - UPI.com

North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon, state media reported Tuesday. The missile test, as seen in this image, took place Sunday from an undisclosed location. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 14 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

DICID roundtable highlights social cohesion as key to crisis resilience

Doha, Qatar: The Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) organised a roundtable on strengthening social cohesion and building community resilience in times of crisis, in partnership with the Cultural Village Foundation - Katara and in cooperation with the “Qatar Minna wa Nahnu Min»»»

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France24 1h

Middle East war live: US-sanctioned tanker passes Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's blockade

A Chinese tanker sanctioned by the United ​States passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, shipping data ​showed, hours after US President Donald Trump vowed to block the chokepoint entirely. Earlier, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah urged Lebanon to pull out of direct »»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Construction down slightly

Construction output volume, based on both raw and working day adjusted data, was 0.4% lower than a year earlier. Among the main construction groups the construction of buildings increased by 2.2%, that of civil engineering lessened by 6.3%. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted indices const»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines: Explosive testimony of Duterte's ex-aide Ramil Madriaga points to misuse of millions of 'intel' funds, money laundering, POGO, drug links

Manila: An explosive testimony of anti-corruption whistleblower and self-proclaimed Duterte "bagman" Ramil Madriaga was heard on Tuesday exposing alleged misuse of hundreds of millions of pesos of "intelligence" funds by the Dutertes via dummy bank accounts, campaign funds from people linked overpr»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Driver's license non-recognition rumors spread by corrupt groups — President - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said that reports claiming Kyrgyz driver’s licenses are not recognized abroad are the result of actions by corrupt groups. He made the statement during a meeting with residents of Alai district. According to him, the new-format driver’s licenses are recognized »»»

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France24 1h

Crans-Montana mayor says unaware of six-year safety lapse before Swiss bar fire that killed 41

Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud said on Monday he was unaware safety checks had not been conducted for six years at a Swiss ski resort bar where a fire during New Year celebrations killed 41 people. Prosecutors are investigating the blaze, with nine people, including Feraud, under criminal inves»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Says Ball in Iran’s Court as Push Grows to End War

The United States said "the ball is in the Iranian court" on ending the Middle East war, as diplomats accelerated efforts on Tuesday towards a new round of peace talks after weekend negotiations failed to produce a deal. US Vice President JD Vance had left talks hosted by Pakistan on Sunday, saying»»»

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Novinite 1h

Fuel Prices Rise in Bulgaria: Diesel Nears 1.80 Euros, Petrol Also Up

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have continued to edge upward, with diesel and gasoline both registering increases in the days following the Easter holiday. According to market data, the average price of A95 petrol currently stands at around 1.48 euros per liter, while diesel has reached approximately 1.78»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai announces major 1 million sq ft Al Jaddaf mixed-use community near Etihad Rail hub

Dubai: Dubai is set to add a major new urban district to its skyline, with Al Ghurair Development unveiling plans for a one-million-square-foot mixed-use masterplan community in Al Jaddaf. The new development, located in Dubai Creek Harbour, will combine homes, offices, hospitality, retail and cult»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iraq's Coordination Framework Close to Naming Candidate for PM's Post

Iraq's pro-Iran Coordination Framework is leaning towards nominating Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for a second term days after the election of Nizar Amedi as president. This would mean abandoning the nomination of former PM Nouri al-Maliki, whose chances of becoming premier are nil after »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Italian Ambassador expresses solidarity with Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar, HE Paolo Toschi, expressed his sincere solidarity with Qatar, following recent regional developments. The Ambassador expressed this during a meeting with the Director of Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Military Technology Museum in Germany bars entry to citizens of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A military technology museum in Germany has banned entry to citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, and 21 other countries. «Due to military security requirements, access to the collection is currently prohibited for citizens of states included in the list defined in Section 13 (17) of»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian Fund for Women Campaign Raises EUR 49,087 for Domestic Violence Survivors

A campaign by the Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) raised EUR 49,087 for women and children affected by domestic violence, the organization said on Tuesday. Funds were already channelled to three crisis centres in Kardzhali, Silistra and Kazanlak, and more recipient organizations would be named soon.»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Awqaf Ministry highlights shift from strategic planning to measurable societal impact

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has unveiled its 2025 annual outcomes, highlighting a decisive shift from strategic planning to delivering measurable societal impact, in line with its 2025–2030 strategy and the Qatar National Vision 2030. The Ministry described 2025 as a land»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Stomach pain leads to shocking discovery: thermometer inside man for decades

Beijing: A 32-year-old man in China was found to have a thermometer inside his body nearly two decades after accidentally swallowing it as a child, according to media reports. The case came to light after the man sought medical attention for recurring stomach pain. An X-ray examination revealed a l»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Another ex-SCNS Deputy Chairman, several employees detained in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Timur Shabdanbekov, the former deputy chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), has been detained in Kyrgyzstan. Media report, citing law enforcement sources. According to them, Timur Shabdanbekov is suspected of abuse of office. He was detained by officers of the Military Prose»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Fewer tourists, fuller local crowds: How Dubai hospitality is riding out the crisis

Dubai: Even as flight disruptions and jet fuel shortages unsettle travel across the region, Dubai’s community-driven hospitality venues are proving unexpectedly resilient — a sign, says McGettigan’s owner Dennis McGettigan, that the emirate’s strong resident customer base is helping steady the food»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

How Would a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work?

Washington: Ephrat Livni After weekend peace talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran ended with no agreement, President Trump on Sunday said the US Navy would impose a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping waterway that Iran has mostly choked off since the war began in lat»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Another boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean leaves 2 dead, US military says

WASHINGTON: The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Monday (April 13, 2026) on a boat accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The campaign of attacks on vessels that the Trump administration says are trafficking drugs in Latin American waters has »»»

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France24 2h

Tech 24 - Why Anthropic’s new AI model is too powerful to release

One of the world's leading AI companies has built a model so powerful that it refuses to fully release it publicly just yet, prompting urgent talks from Wall Street to financial regulators in the UK. Anthropic says its new AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, is so advanced at finding software weakness»»»

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France24 2h

Business - Oil prices surge as Trump vows to block the Strait of Hormuz

US crude oil prices surged nearly 8%, reaching US$104 per barrel, as concerns grow over a potential US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In March, Iran exported around 1.85 million barrels of crude per day through the strait. Meanwhile, Hungarians are eyeing a new economic future as Peter Magyar pr»»»

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