UPI 1h

President Trump dismisses entire Presidio Trust board in San Francisco - UPI.com

The Presidio, near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, is managed by the Presidio Trust. All board members were fired this week. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo April 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has dismissed all six members of the Presidio Trust board, removing the lead»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday: military

The US military said Sunday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports within hours, after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed with Washington blaming the Islamic republic's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions. The announcement came despite a ceasefire agreed on Wednesday aimed at pausing th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Islamabad talks helped avert major Iran-US conflict: Pakistani diplomat

Ashraf Siddiqui Islamabad Pakistan, which hosted and mediated the talks in Islamabad talks between the United States and the Iran, has urged both sides to respect the ceasefire and pursue dialogue. On the sidelines of the event, seasoned Pakistani diplomat Sardar Masood Khan told Qatar Tribune that»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Lebanese Health Ministry reports 18 injured, including 3 in critical condition, as a result of Israeli raids on the town of Bazouriyeh, Tyre district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry reports 18 injured, including 3 in critical condition, as a result of Israeli raids on the town of Bazouriyeh, Tyr»»»

UPI 3h

At least 30 dead, dozens injured in stampede at tourist site in Haiti - UPI.com

During a celebration of the Citadelle Laferriere in Haiti, one of the nation's most historic sites, a stampede near the entrance of the landmark resulted in the deaths of 30 people and dozens more being injured. Screenshot courtesy Citadelle Laferriere/Instagram April 12 (UPI) -- A stampede at a hi»»»

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RT 3h

Pentagon announces ‘blockade’ of Iranian ports

The US Department of War has announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13, after US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. The US Central Command said the blockade would apply to »»»

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RT 3h

A nation at the crossroads: Why the Hungarian election is so dramatic

Viktor Orban will most likely win the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary on April 12; however, for the ruling party, this will be an extremely difficult and hard-fought victory. The issue is not the loss of charisma by the bright and skillful long-standing leader of Fidesz, nor even the 25»»»

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UPI 4h

Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes election loss after 16 years as prime minister - UPI.com

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R), pictured speaking with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in front of his office last week during Vance's two-day trip to Hungary, is projected to lose his re-election campaign and has already conceded the race. Photo by Akos Kaiser/EPA April 12 (UPI) -- Hungari»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Gas prices may stay high until November midterm elections: Trump

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that oil and gasoline prices could remain elevated through November's congressional midterm elections, amid ongoing tensions linked to the conflict with Iran. Speaking to reporters, Trump said prices may "stay the same or rise slightly" in the comin»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

QNB Group maintains strong strategic momentum in Q1 2026

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, today issued its Q1 2026 Strategic Progress Update, highlighting continued execution across capital markets development, digital ecosystem expansion, international operations, and sustainability integration. Thes»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE launches the national program to train surgeons

The UAE National Program for Readiness and Response, Jahiziyah, on Saturday launched the country’s first specialised national program to train surgeons in emergency management and disaster preparedness. This strategic initiative reflects the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to strengthening nationa»»»

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Middle East Observer 6h

Sahar Nasr, the American educated Egyptian woman steering the Egyptian investment drive

It was one of the first lectures of my American professor at the American University in Cairo when he said: “I am here, teaching you because I failed to be a media professional, as no media professional would choose to teach rather than being out there in the field.” Since then my professor imprint»»»

Al Manar 7h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes struck the towns of Mayfadoun and Kfar Romman in southern Lebanon - 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: Israeli warplanes struck the towns of Mayfadoun and Kfar Romman in southern Lebanon 12-04-2026 20:13 PM Latest News»»»

UPI 7h

Trump says U.S. Navy will block Strait of Hormuz after peace talks fail - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the U.S. Navy would block the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iranian ships from transiting it unless Iran opens the Strait and agrees to a peace deal with the United States. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE April 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Sunday s»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Cuba's President Warns US Against Attacking Island or Trying to Depose Him

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the US has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him. Speaking in an interview on NBC News’ Meet the Press program, the president said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security. But sho»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Companies are focusing on IT and people, but risks are emerging

Polish companies plan to focus in 2026 on digitalization and human capital, with 43% intending to increase spending on IT and 39% on employees. Equipment purchases rank third at 36%, followed by investments in new products, expansion, and R&D. Most firms, however, aim to maintain current investment»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Rapid Recovery of Oil Facilities Reinforces Saudi Arabia’s Reliability as a Global Energy Supplier

Saudi Arabia demonstrated exceptional readiness and a rapid response in containing the fallout from the recent attacks on some of its oil facilities, restoring operations in record time. It swiftly repaired damage and brought production systems back online with high efficiency. The Kingdom’s succes»»»

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Middle East Observer 9h

The MEO publishes the broad highlights of the new Investment law referred to the Egyptian parliament for approval

Foreign investors will have the right to transfer their profits abroad and liquidate their activities in accordance with the regulations set by the Central Bank of Egypt Foreign investors shall have the right of residence in Egypt during the duration of the project. The goods and materials exported»»»

Al Awsat 10h

Trump Renews Threat to Destroy Iran Energy Infrastructure as IRGC Warns of ‘Deadly Hormuz Vortex’

US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to destroy Iran's power plants and other civilian energy infrastructure if no deal is reached to end the conflict in the Middle East. "I could take out Iran in one day," Trump told Fox News show "Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo."»»»

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Naharnet 10h

World urges respect for Iran-US truce, Putin says willing to mediate

Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities and world leaders quickly urged both sides to pursue the diplomatic route to peace. U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks -- the highest»»»

Sputnik 11h

Trump Says US Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Will Begin Shortly

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would soon start the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from using what he described as "extortion." "The Blockade will begin shortly. Other Countries will be involved with this Blockade," Trump w»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Trump Threatens Strait of Hormuz Blockade after US-Iran Ceasefire Talks End without Agreement

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. Trump sought to exert strategic control over the waterway responsible for the transpo»»»

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Gulf News 11h

US mine-clearing operation in Strait of Hormuz: How it works and why it matters

Dubai: The United States has begun a high-stakes operation to clear suspected Iranian sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warships, underwater drones and specialised helicopters to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Two US Navy guided-missile destroyers — the USS Frank »»»

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Al Manar 12h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Khiam city with two waves of rocket barrages - 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 a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Khiam city with two waves of rocket barrage»»»

Al Manar 12h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 09:45 on Sunday 12-04-2026 a military vehicle carrying a command crew in Taybeh town with a loitering glider - 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 09:45 on Sunday 12-04-2026 a military vehicle carrying a command crew in Taybeh town with a loiteri»»»

Al Manar 13h

Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Soujod in southern Lebanon - 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: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Soujod in southern Lebanon 12-04-2026 14:41 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Mana»»»

The Peninsula 13h

QNA Launches training course on video filming, montage

Doha, Qatar: Qatar News Agency (QNA) launched on Sunday April 12, 2026, a five-day training course on video filming and montage, as part of QNA Training Center's 2026 training plan, with the participation of media professionals from the agency and several government bodies. Represented by photograp»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

UK minister says 'disappointing' no breakthrough in Iran war talks

London: UK government minister Wes Streeting on Sunday April 12, 2026, said it was "disappointing" that negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad had stalled, adding that US President Donald Trump's earlier social media comments had been "incendiary". "It's obviously disappointin»»»

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Gulf News 14h

‘Final offer’ vs ‘unreasonable demands’: What US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan said after talks

Dubai: If the 21-hour US–Iran talks revealed deep divisions at the negotiating table, the reactions that followed showed an equally sharp divide in how both sides see the path forward. From Washington, the message was firm. US Vice President JD Vance said the United States had made its position cle»»»

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Al Manar 14h

Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon - 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: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon 12-04-2026 13:32 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Al Manar 14h

Ghalibaf: We will not stop for a moment in our efforts to consolidate the achievements of the forty days of national defense for the Iranian people - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ghalibaf: We will not stop for a moment in our efforts to consolidate the achievements of the forty days of national defense for the Irania»»»

Al Manar 14h

Qalibaf: US Failed to Earn Trust in Islamabad Talks despite Iran’s Proposals - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qalibaf: US Failed to Earn Trust in Islamabad Talks despite Iran’s Proposals 12-04-2026 13:30 PM Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad»»»

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Al Manar 14h

Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Mashghara in the Western Bekaa - 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: An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Mashghara in the Western Bekaa 12-04-2026 13:31 PM Latest News Urgent New»»»

Gulf News 14h

How your old device can power a student’s education

Dubai: The Digital School’s “Donate Your Own Device 2.0” campaign has reached a major milestone, achieving 70% of its target in record time as it works toward collecting 100,000 used electronic devices to support students in underserved communities worldwide. Launched in August 2025 in collaboratio»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Economic Shock of Mideast War to Cast Shadow over IMF, World Bank Meetings

Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington this week under the shadow of the war in the Middle East, which has delivered a third major shock to the global economy after the COVID pandemic and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Top International Monetary Fun»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

CC-DB Stresses Dialogue with Citizens in Easter Period Outreach

Representatives of the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition sent greetings on the occasion of Easter and reported meetings held with citizens in the Gabrovo region, the coalition's election headquarters said on Sunday. "Christ is risen! Happy Easter! May the holidays be brigh»»»

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Al Manar 14h

Al-Manar correspondent: Warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Al-Shahabiya, resulting in casualties - 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: Warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Al-Shahabiya, resulting in casualties 12-04-2026 12:33 PM Latest »»»

Gulf News 14h

Inside US–Iran talks: Why gaps persist and what comes next

Dubai: After 21 hours of negotiations stretching into the early hours, US–Iran talks did not so much fail as expose the scale of the challenge ahead — laying bare deep divisions over nuclear limits, regional power and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The outcome was not unexpected. Both sides enter»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Israeli Strikes Target ‘Joint Force’ Fighters in Gaza

Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip have recently focused on targeting Palestinian faction fighters operating within what is known as the “joint force,” deployed near sensitive areas close to the so-called “yellow line,” Palestinian sources said. The force is tasked with preventing infiltration by Is»»»

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Al Manar 15h

Hezbollah: We deny the false claims issued by the Syrian Interior Ministry alleging our involvement with a cell that was planning to assassinate a religious figure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: We deny the false claims issued by the Syrian Interior Ministry alleging our involvement with a cell that was planning to assass»»»

BNE 16h

US-Iran Islamabad talks end without deal as Hormuz control remains key sticking point

The first direct high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since 1979 ended without agreement on April 12 after more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the main obstacle. »»»

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BNE 16h

US-Iran Islamabad talks end without deal as Hormuz control remains key sticking point

The first direct high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since 1979 ended without agreement on April 12 after more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the main obstacle. »»»

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BNE 16h

US-Iran Islamabad talks end without deal as Hormuz control remains key sticking point

The first direct high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since 1979 ended without agreement on April 12 after more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the main obstacle. »»»

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Al Manar 16h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli airstrikes target Al-Shahabiya and the vicinity of the Lebanese army barracks in Tyre - 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: Israeli airstrikes target Al-Shahabiya and the vicinity of the Lebanese army barracks in Tyre 12-04-2026 11:01 AM L»»»

Al Manar 16h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 05:15 and 05:30 on Sunday 12-04-2026 a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Khiam city with two waves of rocket barrages - 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 05:15 and 05:30 on Sunday 12-04-2026 a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Khi»»»

RT 16h

RT’s essential guide to the Hungarian election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing the most serious threat to his power in decades, in an election that’s drawn in the EU, US, and Ukraine. RT explores the players, the stakes, and the dirty tricks shaping the Hungarian election. We’ve delved into the election in our ‘Battle for Hungar»»»

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Sputnik 17h

Pakistan Urges Iran and US to Continue Adhering to Ceasefire – Foreign Minister

Pakistan has urged both Iran and the US to continue respecting the ceasefire, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. "It is extremely important that both sides remain committed to the ceasefire," Dar said, according to the media.Iran and the US held talks in Islamabad on Saturday after US Presi»»»

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France24 17h

Hungarians vote in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán

Hungarians headed to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year grip on power, as the opposition led by Peter Magyar challenges his nationalist rule in a contest drawing scrutiny across Europe and backing for Orban from US President »»»

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Gulf News 17h

No deal after 21 hours of talks: Why US-Iran marathon negotiations collapsed in Pakistan

The United States and Iran failed to reach a deal after marathon negotiations in Islamabad, with Washington insisting Tehran would not give the required commitment to abandon the pursuit of a nuclear weapon. The breakdown leaves the fragile two-week ceasefire in uncertainty. US Vice President JD Va»»»

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Al Awsat 19h

Tehran: No One Had Expectation of Reaching Deal with US in One Session

Iran's foreign ministry said no one had held any expectation that talks with the United States could have reached an agreement within one session after the negotiations in Islamabad stalled on Sunday. "Naturally, from the beginning we should not have expected to reach an agreement in a single sessi»»»

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