Bulgarian News Agency 32m

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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The Peninsula 58m

Trump-backed Republican projected to win race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Washington, United States: A Republican candidate backed by US President Donald Trump has won a runoff House election in Georgia to replace influential right-wing lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, according to media projections on Wednesday. Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris for the US Hous»»»

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DW 58m

Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?

TradeIranIs Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?Nik MartinAn Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens to turn the key waterway into a high-stakes toll booth. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE disappointed as Security Council fails to act on Strait of Hormuz crisis

New York: The UAE has expressed its deep disappointment at the UN Security Council’s failure to take decisive action to address the global repercussions caused by Iran’s illegal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and failure to adopt a resolution put forward by Bahrain on behalf of the UAE, Kuwait, Q»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran confirms participation in Islamabad peace talks with the United States

Dubai: Iran has officially confirmed that it will participate in the upcoming peace talks with the United States in Islamabad, a key step in efforts to secure a peaceful settlement to their ongoing conflict, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office announced Wednesday. The announcement came after a 45‑mi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Tehran’s call: How Mojtaba Khamenei sealed the Iran deal

Dubai: In the end, the deal was not decided in Washington — but in Tehran, where Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei quietly gave the green light, a decisive intervention that broke weeks of deadlock, according to Axios. The ceasefire that followed brought a sudden halt to weeks of escalating confronta»»»

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Al Manar 1h

“On the Brink of Great Victory”: Hezbollah Calls on Displaced Civilians to Hold Off Return

Hezbollah on Wednesday called on displaced civilians to be patient and delay returning to southern Lebanon, Bekaa and Beirut’s Dahiyeh, vowing that they will do so soon “proud and victorious.” In a statement, Hezbollah addressed to “the most honorable people” as saying: “We call on you, in these cr»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah urges people to remain patient and hold off return to southern Lebanon, Bekaa and Beirut’s Dahiyeh, pending an official ceasefire announcement, Media Relations statement says - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah urges people to remain patient and hold off return to southern Lebanon, Bekaa and Beirut’s Dahiyeh, pending an official ceasefire»»»

Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah addresses the most honorable people: “We stand on the brink of great victory, you will return to your villages and homes proud and victorious” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah addresses the most honorable people: “We stand on the brink of great victory, you will return to your villages and homes proud an»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Interior Ministry Working to Prevent Election Violations, Deputy Minister Says

“The Ministry of Interior is actively working to prevent violations of election law,” Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev said during a meeting between President Iliana Iotova and representatives of institutions responsible for ensuring the integrity of the early parliamentary elections on April 1»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Pakistan’s quiet diplomacy drives US-Iran ceasefire breakthrough

Dubai: After weeks of intense behind-the-scenes diplomacy, Pakistan has emerged as a central player in brokering a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, a breakthrough that diplomats say would not have been possible without Islamabad’s sustained efforts since the conflict began. The»»»

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UPI 1h

Oil prices plunge after cease-fire, Hormuz Strait reopening announced - UPI.com

A gas station in London, England, displays the latest price for a liter of regular unleaded on Wednesday morning hours after crude oil prices fell sharply on news disruption to the global supply of oil caused by the Iran war may be about to ease. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- Global oil p»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli enemy launches a series of powerful air strikes targeting several areas across Lebanon including southern Lebanon, Beirut, Sidon, Dahiyeh, Mount Lebanon and Bekaa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi handles 80 million cubic metres of rainwater, equal to 32,000 Olympic-sized pools

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) said it successfully managed more than 80 million cubic metres of rainwater within a week following the heavy rainfall that recently affected the emirate. The department said the volume of water handled was equivalent to around 32,000 »»»

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RT 2h

Trump reportedly acknowledges Canadian annexation unlikely

US President Donald Trump allegedly conceded in private that Canada is unlikely to become part of the US, despite previously hinting at annexing the neighboring country, a snippet from an upcoming book by British journalist Robert Hardman has indicated. Over the past year, Trump has on multiple occ»»»

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Gulf News 2h

All eyes on Hormuz Strait: Marine traffic starting to move as two-week ceasefire kicks in

Major shipping companies and tanker operators have began moving vessels more freely once the risk of attack diminished following the two-week ceasefire declared by Iran-US ceasefire. While the ceasefire remains fragile, marine traffic has started moving, though it remains far below pre-crisis level»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Iran Just Flipped the Script on Petrodollar

Iran’s de facto control of the Strait of Hormuz is giving it a powerful lever to blunt the US’s “maximum pressure” campaign against it, global energy expert Dr. Mamdouh G. Salameh tells Sputnik. While the Hormuz toll system pulls in China’s yuan and stablecoins—chipping away at petrodollar dominanc»»»

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Business-review 2h

Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 65% of Romania’s passenger car registrations in March

The market share of fully electric cars in total registrations in Romania reached 6.5% in March this year, up from 2.8% in the same period of 2025, according to an analysis by the Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Importers (APIA) cited by Agerpres. Electrified cars, including fully elect»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump’s Iran playbook: Apocalyptic threats deliver short-term results — but a strategic mess remains

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s strategy was simple: Escalate to the extreme, force a crisis, then step back. It worked — tactically. But strategically, little appears to have changed. Iran’s leadership remains in place, its security apparatus led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps remains»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

India mulls reptile river guards on Bangladesh border

Kolkata, India: India is considering releasing snakes and crocodiles along its frontier with Bangladesh, the Border Security Force said Wednesday, as New Delhi seeks to stave off unauthorised crossings. Senior Border Security Force officer Manoj Barnwal told AFP that "the use of reptiles" was discu»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Türkiye welcomes US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Ankara: Türkiye welcomed the temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran. In a written statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry stressed the need for the full implementation of the temporary ceasefire, expressing hope that all sides would remain faithful to the understanding reach»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Towards a greener canal

by Mahmoud Bayoumi A recent report on the environmental status of the new Suez Canal project published in consultation with the Suez Canal Authority and other relevant governmental and non-governmental agencies shows the impact will be minimal. The report is based on scientific studies of the Suez »»»

Sputnik 3h

Iran President Says Truce Reached With US Takes Into Account Principles Outlined by Tehran

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The truce reached with United States takes into account principles outlined by Tehran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday. "The ceasefire, with the acceptance of the general principles desired by Iran, was the fruit of the blood of our great martyred leader Kha»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Russia Hopes US Will Have More Opportunities to Engage in Dialogue on Ukraine - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia hopes that US negotiators will have more opportunities to participate in trilateral negotiations on Ukraine in the foreseeable future, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "We hope that in the foreseeable future they [the US negotiators] will have more time a»»»

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UPI 3h

Ex-Trump official predicts Trump-Kim summit could take place this fall - UPI.com

Fred Fleitz, former chief of staff of the NSC, predicted Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump could meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a summit sometime this fall. Fleitz made the comment at the Asan Plenum in Seoul. Photo courtesy of Asan Institute of Policy Studies A former Trump»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Northern Sea Route Will Be of Particular Importance in Current Global Situation - Lavrov

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The use of the Northern Sea Route in the current international situation will be of particular importance, and its reliability will increase, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. "In the situation that has been developing literally in recent days, in recent h»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

One Village—One Product project in KR to be expanded to industrial exports - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan and JICA plan to scale up One Village — One Product project. The press service of the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the press service, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Benazir Nurlanova met with Yuka Sonoyama, Deputy Director of the JICA Central Asia and»»»

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UPI 3h

Seoul stocks jump nearly 7 pct as U.S., Iran agree on 2-week ceasefire - UPI.com

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks jumped nearly 7 percent after the United States and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks spiked nearly 7 percent after the United States and Iran agreed on a »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Pope Leo Praises Iran War Ceasefire After Criticizing Trump Threat

Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling US President Donald Trump's threat against the population of Iran "unacceptable". The pope, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of ‌the war in recent ‌weeks, said he welcomed ‌the ⁠announcement of the cease»»»

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UPI 4h

U.S. Sen Wicker criticizes ‘burden shifting’ in Korea defense policy - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., on Wednesday criticized a Pentagon strategy that shifts responsibility for deterring North Korea onto Seoul. Wicker, seen here at the U.S. Capitol in September 2025, made the comments during a pre-recorded speech at the Asan Plenum policy forum in Seoul. File Ph»»»

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UPI 4h

Britain's Starmer heads to Gulf after U.S.-Iran cease-fire - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, seen here leaving No. 10 Downing Street in London in January, is leaving for the Gulf on Wednesday following the announcement of a cease-fire in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Keir S»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

French Pair Back in Paris After Iran ‘Terrible Ordeal’

Two French nationals arrived in Paris on Wednesday after spending more than three years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, with President Emmanuel Macron hailing "the end of a terrible ordeal." Cecile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72, arrived on a commercial flight, landing at Charles de G»»»

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BNE 4h

Romania keeps policy rate, signals higher inflation in Q2 on Middle East effects

Romania’s central bank, the National Bank of Romania (BNR), decided to keep the monetary policy rate unchanged at 6.5% at its April 7 board meeting, opting for caution amid a rapidly shifting macroeconomic environment shaped by both domestic fiscal uncertainties and external shocks stemming from th»»»

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Al Manar 4h

A Great Victory: Iran Says US Forced to Accept Its 10-Point Plan After Historical Defeat - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe A Great Victory: Iran Says US Forced to Accept Its 10-Point Plan After Historical Defeat 08-04-2026 11:57 AM A missile exhibited beneath Ir»»»

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RT 4h

Vance arrives in Hungary to back Viktor Orban’s re-election bid

US Vice President J.D. Vance has met with Viktor Orban in Budapest in a high-profile visit ahead of a critical parliamentary election. The Hungarian prime minister’s party is trailing that of his pro-EU opponent in the polls, and he has accused Brussels of interfering in the vote. Vance touched dow»»»

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UPI 4h

Fuller wins Greene's House seat; Taylor wins Wis. Supreme Court - UPI.com

The office of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is seen in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. On Tuesday, voters in Georgia elected her replacement, Republican Clay Fuller. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- Republic»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE expands fast-track degree recognition to 38 universities

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has added five more universities to its automatic recognition scheme for domestic higher education qualifications, bringing the total number of participating institutions to 38 as part of efforts to streamline procedures and reduce»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Israeli enemy army renews threat to target Lebanese towns south of the Zahrani River - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army renews threat to target Lebanese towns south of the Zahrani River 08-04-2026 11:35 AM Latest News Urgent News Maariv Heb»»»

Al Manar 4h

Maariv Hebrew newspaper says 5,000 structures destroyed as a result of Iranian missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maariv Hebrew newspaper says 5,000 structures destroyed as a result of Iranian missiles 08-04-2026 11:34 AM Latest News Urgent News Maariv »»»

Gulf News 4h

Why oil prices are expected to stay high even after temporary Iran-US ceasefire

Dubai: Oil markets are signalling that prices will remain elevated despite a sharp pullback recorded on Wednesday, as a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran eases immediate fears but leaves deeper supply risks unresolved. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

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BNE 4h

Israel-Hezbollah fighting continues in Lebanon despite US-Iran ceasefire

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has persisted despite the two-week US-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7. US President Donald Trump suspended military operations against Iran hours after his own deadline »»»

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BNE 4h

Israel-Hezbollah fighting continues in Lebanon despite US-Iran ceasefire

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has persisted despite the two-week US-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7. US President Donald Trump suspended military operations against Iran hours after his own deadline »»»

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BNE 4h

Israel-Hezbollah fighting continues in Lebanon despite US-Iran ceasefire

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has persisted despite the two-week US-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7. US President Donald Trump suspended military operations against Iran hours after his own deadline »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Inside Iran’s new 10-point plan: Can it end the war?

Iran has put forward a sweeping 10-point plan to secure an end to its war with the United States and Israel, centring on a permanent halt to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of sanctions, as both sides agreed to a fragile two-week ceasefire to allow negotiations. T»»»

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Sputnik 5h

European Union Secretly Working on Creation of Their Own Nuclear Weapons - Russian Foreign Intel

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has begun secretly working on the issue of creating its own nuclear weapons production potential, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Wednesday. "In the endless corridors of the European Union headquarters, they have already begun secretly wo»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Gulf Markets Jump on US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

Stock markets in the Gulf region jumped on Wednesday in line with global equities after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday. Trump said the last-minute deal was subject to Iran's agreement to pause its blockade of oil and gas supplies through the Strait of »»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:10 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 the settlement of Avivim for the second time with a rocket barrage: statement 49 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:10 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 the settlement of Avivim for the second time with a rocket barrage: sta»»»

Al Manar 5h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports strikes on towns of Al-Mansouri, Jmeijmeh and Khirbet Selm - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports strikes on towns of Al-Mansouri, Jmeijmeh and Khirbet Selm 08-04-2026 10:36 AM Latest News »»»

Al Manar 5h

Lebanese Army urges caution: Citizens are advised to remain patient before returning to southern towns and to avoid approaching areas where occupation forces have advanced - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army urges caution: Citizens are advised to remain patient before returning to southern towns and to avoid approaching areas where»»»

The Peninsula 5h

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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