Bulgarian News Agency 12m

Total of 223 Detained for Election-related Offences, Caretaker PM Says

A total of 223 people have so far been detained for election-related offences, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at the start of the caretaker Government meeting on Wednesday. He stressed that the caretaker Cabinet will not enter the party political arena, but will fight against vote broke»»»

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The Peninsula 12m

US-Iran truce: What we know

Washington, United States: The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction threatened by US President Donald Trump. Here's what we know about the truce between two countries, which are set to begin negotiations but remain poles a»»»

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Al Awsat 16m

Israel Opposition Leaders Slam Netanyahu Over Ceasefire with Iran

Israel's opposition leaders swiftly criticized the ceasefire with Iran on Wednesday, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to achieve the war's objectives. The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction of Iran threatened b»»»

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Al Awsat 16m

EU Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire, Urges Efforts to Create Lasting Agreement

EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night. It brings much needed de-escalation", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on social media platform X, adding ‌it was»»»

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RT 16m

Tucker Carlson trashes Donald Trump over obscene Easter morning post

American journalist Tucker Carlson has accused President Donald Trump of mocking Christians by issuing an expletive-laden threat to Iran at Easter. On Sunday, Trump again demanded Tehran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively shut since the US-Israeli attack on Iran on Febr»»»

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Novinite 27m

Bulgaria's FM Warns Fragile Iran Ceasefire Depends on Nuclear Guarantees and Hormuz Stability

Bulgaria’s caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran brought a sense of relief after weeks of escalating tensions in the Middle East, describing it as a moment welcomed by all who hope for an end to the conflict. Spe»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Three injured in Abu Dhabi as debris from interception hits Habshan gas facility

Abu Dhabi: Two Emiratis and one Indian national sustained minor injuries after falling debris from a successfully intercepted aerial threat struck the Habshan gas processing complex, authorities said, as emergency teams worked to contain several small fires at the site. Abu Dhabi Media Office confi»»»

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Al Awsat 40m

Oil Slides Below $100 after Trump Announces 2-week Ceasefire

Oil fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran that was subject to the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures fell $16.32, or 14.9%, to $92.95 a barrel at 0630 GMT, while WTI slid $18.16, »»»

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Al Awsat 40m

Hemedti Says Ready to Cooperate with UN Envoy to End Sudan War

Commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, said he is ready to “stop the war and cooperate to deliver humanitarian aid to all areas affected by the conflict in the country,” in talks with the United Nations secretary-general’s personal envoy, Pekka Haavisto. »»»

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The Peninsula 49m

Two injured, homes damaged from falling shrapnel from Iranian drone in Bahrain

Manama, Bahrain: Bahrain's Ministry of Interior announced that two citizens sustained minor injuries and a number of homes in the Sitra area were damaged as a result of falling shrapnel from the interception and destruction of an Iranian drone. In a post on social media, the ministry reported today»»»

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Novinite 51m

Bulgarian Authorities Crack Down on Vote Buying: 223 Arrested as PM Warns of “Humiliating” Practices

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov reported that law enforcement has detained 223 people so far in connection with alleged vote-buying schemes, framing the issue as a central challenge to the legitimacy of Bulgaria’s democratic process. Speaking at the start of a Council of Ministers meeting, he a»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Little movement in Strait of Hormuz hours after ceasefire announcement

Washington, USA: Shipping data shows little movement in the Strait of Hormuz more than six hours after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire. According to CNN, analysts warned that vessels and insurance companies will need more positive signs before resuming navigation through this vital waterway. »»»

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France24 1h

US-Iran ceasefire ‘a major problem domestically’ for Netanyahu

Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky says the US-Iran ceasefire is likely to be “a major problem domestically” for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The right-wing Israeli prime minister’s base “was expecting regime change, was expecting something very dramatic” with the »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai court orders luxury car firm to pay Dhs40,000 to client

Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a company to pay Dh40,000 to a customer, along with 5 per cent annual interest from the date of filing the case until full settlement, and to bear all court fees and expenses. The ruling was issued by the Court of First Instance in a civil dispute involving a custom»»»

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DW 1h

Will AI doom office space to history?

BusinessWill AI doom office space to history?Arthur SullivanArtificial intelligence's potential for disruption is being felt across multiple industries. Now commercial real estate is feeling the heat from what analysts say is a "paradigm shift". https://p.dw.com/p/5BRYXWill AI usher in an era of em»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Pro-Iran Armed Factions in Iraq Announce Two-Week Halt in Attacks

Pro-Iran armed factions in Iraq announced on Wednesday a two-week halt to their attacks on "enemy bases" in the region after the start of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. "The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announces the suspension of its operations in Iraq and the region for two weeks,"»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel says Iran ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon', renews strikes on south

Israel renewed its strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, state media reported, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the Iran war truce does not include Lebanon. The Israeli army also issued an evacuation warning for a building near the southern city of Tyre. "Urgent and repeate»»»

UPI 1h

Republicans praise U.S.-Iran cease-fire; Dems seek Trump's ouster - UPI.com

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle reacted Tuesday night to President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week cease-fire in the conflict with Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- Following President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week cease-fire in the wa»»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, April 8: Truman orders seizure of steel industry - UPI.com

On April 8, 1952, U.S. President Harry Truman ordered government seizure of the steel industry to avoid a general strike. 1 of 3 | On April 8, 1952, U.S. President Harry Truman ordered government seizure of the steel industry to avoid a general strike. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy April 8 (»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi Police arrest 375 for filming sites and spreading false information

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police said they had arrested 375 people of various nationalities for filming sensitive locations and spreading misleading information related to current events on social media platforms. The individuals have been referred to the Public Prosecution for legal action in line with»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Former Australian Soldier to Remain in Jail on Afghan War Crime Charges

Australia's most decorated living soldier will remain behind bars after his legal team did not seek bail following his arrest over multiple alleged war crimes, local media reported on Wednesday. Police on Tuesday arrested and charged Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five counts of war crimes in connecti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Political Formations Spend Some EUR 600,000 During First 20 Days of Election Campaign

The Central Election Commission (CEC) registered 24 political formations and one initiative committee for the April 19 early parliamentary elections. The Institute for Public Environment Development published on Wednesday a monitoring report on media advertising during the first 20 days of the elec»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

LIVE UPDATES: US, Iran agree on two-week ceasefire; Blasts heard in Bahrain capital Manama

Doha, Qatar: The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction threatened by both parties. Meanwhile hours after the US announcement, explosions were heard in Bahrain's capital Manama on Wednesday morning, April 8, 2026. Stay tuned»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in two rounds: Seoul military

Seoul, North Korea: North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in two rounds on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, South Korea's military said, hours after reporting an "unidentified projectile" launched from the North's capital area the previous day. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has »»»

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Actmedia 1h

Famous football coach Mircea Lucescu dies

Famous football coach Mircea Lucescu died on Tuesday, at the age of 80.The announcement was made by the Bucharest University Emergency Hospital, where the former coach had been hospitalized for more than a week.The Bucharest University Emergency Hospital informs that the death was declared around 8»»»

Actmedia 1h

Romania, Egypt aiming to expand agri-food cooperation, trade

Romania can consolidate and expand the presence of its agri-food products on the Egyptian market, Romania's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Florin Barbu wrote on Tuesday in a social media post."Romania can strengthen and expand the presence of its agri-food products on the Egyptian ma»»»

Actmedia 1h

US ambassador and minister Darau talk about economic aspect of strategic partnership

The US ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg and Irineu Darau, the minister of economy, digitization, entrepreneurship and tourism discussed, at a meeting, about the economic aspect of the strategic partnership between Romania and the USA, including industry and defense sector and that of mineral»»»

Actmedia 1h

President Nicusor Dan: Potential fuel supply shortage under discussion

President Nicusor Dan said that Monday's meeting at Cotroceni Presidential Palace on fuel supply addressed the possibility of a future shortage on the market, stressing that no such situation exists at present."First of all, there are two somewhat distinct issues: supply and price. In yesterday's d»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Sinner and Alcaraz start fast on Monte Carlo clay in race for No.1

Monte Carlo: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continued their duel for the world number one ranking before the French Open as they opened their clay court seasons by crushing their opponents into the red Monte Carlo dirt yesterday. With Usain Bolt in the crowd, the world’s top two sprinted to secon»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

PSG wary of wounded Liverpool ahead of European showdown

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha insisted his side remain very wary of the threat posed by Champions League quarter-final opponents Liverpool despite the Anfield club coming into the heavyweight tie in poor form. “Liverpool are Liverpool, even if they are not in ideal form. They are still a »»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippine inflation accelerates to 4.1% in March amid rising fuel, food costs

Dubai: Philippine inflation has picked up sharply in March, rising to 4.1 percent year-on-year from 2.4 percent in February, exceeding the central bank’s forecast range of 3.1 to 3.9 percent for the month. The increase has been driven by growing price pressures brought by higher energy and food cos»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Euro Zone Growth Slows on Surging Energy Costs

The euro zone's private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand - a key gauge for economic health - falling for the first time in ‌eight months, a survey showed on Tuesday. The S&P Global euro zone Comp»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Title rivals Al Sadd and Al Shamal seek wins in high-stakes QSL round

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League title race heads into a tense penultimate round today, with Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini warning his side against any slip-ups as Al Shamal pile on the pressure. Al Sadd and Al Shamal lead the charge for the Falcon Shield, but the stakes extend beyond the title »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Aman, Afif Charity sign agreement to support women and children

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), a centre under the Qatar Social Work Foundation, has signed a cooperation agreement with Afif Charity Foundation to strengthen collaboration and advance shared goals in serving vulnerable groups. The agreement was signed by Acting»»»

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Novinite 2h

Borrowing Surge: Bulgaria Raises Over €1 Billion in Early 2026 Debt Issuance

Bulgaria’s new government borrowing for 2026 has surpassed the 1 billion euro mark following the latest successful auction of state securities, according to data cited from the Bulgarian National Bank. The most recent operation involved the sale of 150 million euros in government bonds, marking the»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Cabinet hands over 60 units of specialized equipment to Agriculture Ministry - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, handed over the keys to 63 units of specialized equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture. Deputy Cabinet Chairman and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlist Akunbekov presented information abou»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Al Meera strengthens commitment to every home in Qatar with launch of new brand identity

Doha, Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, one of Qatar’s leading retail companies, with the widest store network in the country, has unveiled its new brand identity, marking a significant step in its continued evolution. The move reflects almeera’s forward-looking vision and its focus on enhanc»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Awqaf Ministry boosts faith awareness through Ramadan outreach programmes

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reinforced spiritual awareness among fasting individuals through a wide range of Ramadan outreach programmes, including the organisation of more than 100 lectures, distribution of 2,000 Ramadan kits, and dedicated activities for mosque retr»»»

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