Jordan Times 22m

Jordan marks 1st International Day of Women in Industry — UNIDO

AMMAN — As Jordan joins the global celebration of the first International Day of Women in Industry, marked on April 21, the spotlight this year falls on a steady, transformative shift rather than a single defining breakthrough.Women are increasingly shaping the direction of industrial growth, both »»»

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Arab News 26m

Saud Abdulhamid’s form in Europe offers Saudi Arabia a boost ahead of World Cup

RIYADH: When Saud Abdulhamid made the move to Europe in 2024, signing for AS Roma from Al-Hilal, it signaled an exciting moment for the growth of Saudi footballers on the global stage. Just 380 minutes of playing time across eight appearances last season quickly caused that excitement to fade, howe»»»

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France24 39m

The Debate - World's worst energy crisis? Iran war sparks scramble for alternatives to Gulf oil

Will the world have enough fuel to fill the tank and fertilize the crops? The seizure of ships by Iran adding to global jitters as the extension of a ceasefire offers zero visibility on prospects for the planet’s biggest choke point for oil and gas. Nearly two months on, the Paris-based Internation»»»

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France24 39m

The Observers - Mapping the environmental toll of the Middle East war

Oil refineries set ablaze, missiles hitting pesticide factories, an oil slick in the Strait of Hormuz... In under two months, the US and Israel’s war on Iran has inflicted a heavy toll on the environment, fuelling concerns over the public health impact on local populations. It’s too soon to evaluat»»»

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France24 39m

Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two

Iranian forces targeted three container ships on Wednesday, seizing two, the latest incidents to threaten a crucial trade route in the Middle East war. Iran's parliament speaker said on Wednesday that the Islamic republic would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US naval blockade remain»»»

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France24 39m

Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah

A second French soldier died on Wednesday from wounds suffered in a weekend ambush against UN peacekeepers in Lebanon blamed on Hezbollah, President Emmanuel Macron said. A first soldier, staff sergeant Florian Montorio, was shot dead in the Saturday ambush, for which Hezbollah has denied responsib»»»

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Arab News 42m

Israeli forces trap 2 journalists in south, block rescue access, claim Lebanese authorities

LONDON: Lebanese authorities have accused Israeli forces of trapping two journalists in the southern town of Al-Tiri and blocking rescue teams from reaching the area after a drone strike nearby killed two people. Lebanon’s National News Agency said Israeli forces had prevented the Red Cross and the»»»

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Arab News 42m

Bayern Munich win eighth women's Bundesliga title

BERLIN: Bayern Munich became women's Bundesliga champions for the eighth time, and fourth in a row, after a 3-2 win at Union Berlin on Wednesday. The victory took Bayern an unassailable 15 points clear of second-placed Wolfsburg, who could only manage a 0-0 draw Werder Bremen. With the scores level»»»

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Al Awsat 56m

ISIS Shifts Priorities, Seeks to Raise Cost of Rule in Syria

Syria has moved since early this year from internal unrest in the northeast, the coast, and the south to relative calm and attempts to impose a new security and political order, most clearly seen in the security file and in an agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces. But the shift has set up an»»»

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UPI 57m

Rep. David Scott, 80, of Georgia, dies - UPI.com

Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died. Photo courtesy of Scott's website. April 22 (UPI) -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died at 80, according to Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., who announced the death of the longtime congressman at a committee hearing Wednesday. Scott was a 12-term lawmaker who was first »»»

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UPI 1h

Moose naps outside Montana radio station 'The Moose' - UPI.com

April 22 (UPI) -- A Montana moose went for a self-guided tour of Bozeman and even took a nap in front of a radio station called The Moose. Alivia Ballenger, a student at Montana State University, glanced outside her apartment Monday morning and saw a moose running across the neighboring vacant lot.»»»

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RT 1h

Ukraine resumes flow of Russian oil via Druzhba pipeline – Hungarian energy giant

Ukraine has restarted the flow of Russian oil to the EU via the Druzhba pipeline after a pause of almost three months, Hungarian energy giant MOL has said. The company said in a statement that Ukrainian operator JSC Ukrtransnafta has informed it that Ukraine began receiving crude from Belarus via t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Germany’s Gnabry says he is out of World Cup after an adductor muscle tear

BERLIN: Bayern Munich ‌and Germany attacking midfielder Serge Gnabry will miss the World Cup starting in June due to an adductor muscle tear sustained during training, he said on social media on Wednesday. Germany international Gnabry, who was in the starting lineup for both the recent friendly int»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sheikh Joaan attends opening ceremony of Asian Beach Games

Sanya: President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026, which was held this evening at Yasha Park, in a vibrant celebratory atmosphere reflecting the rich cu»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Rehabilitated sea turtles return to sea in Fujairah

Fujairah: The Fujairah Environment Authority (FEA), in cooperation with the Fujairah Research Centre, has released a number of green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) back into their natural habitat after rescue and rehabilitation. The turtles - of varying sizes and ages - were rescued across Fujairah b»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar University opens readmission application for 2026 Fall semester

DOHA: Qatar University's (QU) Admissions Department has announced that applying for readmission to undergraduate programs for the 2026 Fall semester is open, from April 19-29. Fall 2026 applications are available for all but the College of Sport Sciences, the University has said. Those eligible for»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Dozens of Israeli civilians attempt to enter Syria

The Israeli military said it intercepted around 40 Israeli civilians that attempted to enter Syria on Wednesday afternoon. The military said the civilians gathered at the border and then were able to infiltrate several hundred meters into the Israeli-military controlled buffer zone in Syria before »»»

UPI 1h

Venezuela's repressive system still active, Amnesty International says - UPI.com

Repression in Venezuela has continued under interim President Delcy Rodriguez, Amnesty International says. File Photo by Henry Chirinos/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- Amnesty International said Venezuela has not dismantled its "repressive apparatus" nearly four months after former President Nicolás Maduro w»»»

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UPI 1h

Devin Nunes out as CEO of Trump Media amid $1 billion losses - UPI.com

Former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned from his post as CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group Wednesday as the company’s losses topped $1 billion. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- Former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned from his post as CEO of Trump Media an»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers out – did you get lucky this time?

Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw on Wednesday, a number of participants have walked away with cash prizes, while the top jackpot once again went unclaimed. In Draw No. 260422, the winning numbers in the Days section were 18, 9, 7, 29, 13, and 15, while the Months section winnin»»»

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Arab News 2h

More than 50,000 Lebanon housing units damaged, destroyed in Israel war: govt estimate

BEIRUT: Israeli attacks on Lebanon during its latest war with Hezbollah damaged or destroyed more than 50,000 housing units in the country, a government estimate found on Wednesday. “Within about 45 days (of the war), we had 17,756 destroyed housing units and 32,668 damaged housing units,” Chadi Ab»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Gaza Prepares for First Local Elections in Two Decades

Deir al-Balah in central Gaza will hold the enclave’s first local elections in nearly two decades, with voting set to begin on Saturday alongside municipal polls in the occupied West Bank. A decree by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas designated Deir al-Balah as the only voting site in Gaza, citi»»»

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BNE 2h

Peru election mired in crisis as ballot dispute delays runoff and topples electoral chief

Peru's general election, held on April 12, has produced what its fragmented political system reliably delivers: no first-round winner, a disputed count and a paralysed electoral authority. With no candidate near an outright majority, a runoff on June 7 is now certain. But who will face conservative»»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 2h

Peru election mired in crisis as ballot dispute delays runoff and topples electoral chief

Peru's general election, held on April 12, has produced what its fragmented political system reliably delivers: no first-round winner, a disputed count and a paralysed electoral authority. With no candidate near an outright majority, a runoff on June 7 is now certain. But who will face conservative»»»

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BNE 2h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 2h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 2h

Russian state agency warns Hungary's incoming government against reviewing Paks nuclear deal

An article by the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti takes a critical tone on the Paks nuclear project and cautions Hungary’s incoming leadership against revisiting the agreement, 444.hu writes on April 21. RIA ran the »»»

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BNE 2h

Putin's coal sector is running out of time and political cover

Russia's coal industry is heading toward a systemic crisis from which the Kremlin's patronage network can no longer shield it, according to a paper published this week by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The»»»

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UPI 2h

Mystery surrounds migrants U.S. wants to send to Paraguay; some rejected - UPI.com

Migrants from their their plane at the Guatemalan Air Force base after arriving on the last deportation flight of the year from the United States, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on December 30, 2025. File Photo by Alex Cruz/EPA ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, April 22 (UPI) -- Paraguay has rejected nine of the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Borislav Sarafov Resigns as Acting Prosecutor General, Politicians React

After nearly 3 years in office, Borislav Sarafov resigned as Bulgaria's acting prosecutor general on Wednesday morning. His tenure was overshadowed by a lingering controversy over his legitimacy. A number of Bulgarian courts argue that, under Judicial System Act amendments effective January 21, 202»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club

London: Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday. The 41-year-old had only been in charge for just over three months after being lured away from French side Strasbourg which is affiliated to Chelsea's»»»

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Arab News 2h

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club

LONDON: Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday. The 41-year-old had only been in charge for just over three months after being lured away from French side Strasbourg which is affiliated to Chelsea’s»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israeli settler gunfire kills Palestinian man in West Bank

RAMALLAH: Israeli settlers shot dead a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, the Palestinian health ministry said. The ministry said 25-year-old Awda Atef Awawdeh was killed by settler gunfire in the central West Bank town of Deir Dibwan, just east of Ramallah. He is the third vic»»»

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France24 2h

Food security: Why Guterres’s UN plan to get fertiliser flowing in Hormuz is stalling

The United Nations is pushing its proposal for a humanitarian corridor to get fertiliser and other essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively blocked since the start of the Iran war. This plan, which FRANCE 24 has seen, has yet to be approved by several countries.»»»

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RT 2h

Palantir, Alex Karp, and the ‘technofascist’ future

American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the »»»

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Tanjug 3h

Lajovic advances to Madrid Masters second round

MADRID - Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic is through to the second round of the Madrid Masters tournament after a 6-3, 7-6 (7-1) first-round victory over Italian Lorenzo Sonego on Wednesday. Lajovic, who won after an hour and 34 minutes of play, is now 3-3 head-to-head against Sonego. The Serbia»»»

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Sana 3h

Syrian diplomacy gains momentum with al-Sharaa’s Antalya participation

Damascus, Apr. 22 (SANA) Director of Research and Studies at the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Obeida Ghadban, affirmed Wednesday that President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s participation in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) marks a pivotal shift in Syrian foreign»»»

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Tanjug 3h

Vucic speaks with von der Leyen

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held a phone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday, and noted that the discussion, which addressed key issues of the Serbia-EU relationship, had been good and open and that he had highlighted Serbia's commitme»»»

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UPI 3h

Judge dismisses FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against NBC pundit - UPI.com

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. A federal judge in Houston tossed Patel's lawsuit against a former FBI counterintelligence official accusing him of defamation. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Phot»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

First direct flight from Tripoli lands in Madrid after a hiatus of more than a decade

The Spanish Embassy in Tripoli welcomed yesterday the arrival of the first direct flight from Tripoli’s Mitiga airport to Madrid – after a hiatus of more than a decade. The Spanish Ambassador to Libya participated in the celebration event of the Medsky flight at Madrid. The Spanish Embassy said the»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Crunch time for Four Seasons’ investment in Porto Heli

The environmental study for the redevelopment of the Hinitsa Bay Resort in the western Peloponnese, a project promoted by Irish billionaire Paul Coulson, has been submitted for public consultation. Two years after luxury hospitality giant Four Seasons announced it would be handling the management a»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Report: Lebanon remains part of US-Iranian discussions

The issue of the Israeli war against Lebanon remains a key topic in the U.S.-Iranian contacts and separating the Lebanese file from the Islamabad talks does not appear to be certain, informed sources told al-Akhbar newspaper. "This issue continues to exert pressure on the American side, which is at»»»

Kathimerini 3h

Nearly 40 migrants rescued from small boat south of Crete

A merchant vessel south of Crete has rescued 38 migrants whose small boat ran into trouble trying to reach the Greek island from north Africa, state ERT television reported Wednesday. The new rescue came as Crete has turned into the main single destination for people from the Middle East and Africa»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

French Soldier Dies of Wounds After Attack on UN Force in Lebanon

President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that a second French soldier had died following an attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon last week, which he said was carried out by Iran-backed Hezbollah. The soldier, Chief Corporal Anicet Girardin, was severely wounded on April 18 and died o»»»

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Arab News 3h

The tiny, defiant Nile island caught in the heart of Sudan’s war

KHARTOUM: For nearly two years, Al-Shubbak watched through ancient grey eyes as Tuti, the crescent-shaped island in the heart of the Sudanese capital she calls home, emptied of its inhabitants under a punishing paramilitary siege. She refused to leave. “I didn’t even move for the English when they »»»

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Arab News 3h

FIFA to put more more World Cup tickets on sale after adding new, more expensive categories

WASHINGTON: FIFA is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories. Soccer’s governing body announced Tuesday it will make more tickets available at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday for all 104 games in Categories 1, 2 and 3 plus the new “front categor»»»

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UPI 3h

New York AG sues Coinbase, Gemini over illegal gambling - UPI.com

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed lawsuits against cryptocurrency companies Coinbase and Gemini for violating state gambling laws. FilePhoto by Derek French/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed lawsuits against cryptocurrency compan»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Syrian president reaffirms solidarity with Qatar over security threats

DAMASCUS: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa has reiterated his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar regarding threats to its security and sovereignty. In a post on the social media platform X, the Syrian president said he held a "fraternal meeting" with HH the Amir Sh»»»

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