24 News Agency 28m

U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan visits Kumtor mine - | 24.KG

The U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Lesslie Viguerie, visited Kumtor mine. Kumtor Gold Company reported. During the introductory visit, the diplomat visited the central open pit mine, a heavy mining equipment repair shop, and a gold recovery plant. He was also shown the operation of equipment of the»»»

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Al Manar 34m

Israeli Media: Drone Explosion Wounds Israeli Soldiers in Western Galilee

Israeli media acknowledged on Thursday that several soldiers were wounded after a drone explosion in the settlement of Shomera in the Western Galilee, in the latest escalation along the northern fron Reports indicated that a Hezbollah drone accurately struck a target in the area, igniting a fire an»»»

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BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
Sputnik 37m

How British Oil Interests Led to 1953 Coup in Iran

The core motivation to orchestrate a coup was to revert the nationalization of Iranian oil by the country’s authorities, international relations expert Somayeh Pasandideh tells Sputnik. At first, the UK tried suffocating Iran with sanctions but the approach didn’t work, so a coup plan was crafted —»»»

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BNE 37m

Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite venture seeks Kenyan licence to take on Starlink

Amazon Leo, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite venture formerly known as Project Kuiper, is seeking regulatory approval to operate in Kenya, where global rival Starlink has already established a foothold. The application »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

China's CATL signs mega-sodium battery production deal to drive the nascent tech's development

The world's largest battery maker has just placed a very large bet on a technology that, until recently, most of the industry considered was science fiction. Last week China’s CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limi»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

BALKAN BLOG: Wave of Trump-linked Balkan investments sparks transparency concerns

A wave of multi-billion-dollar agreements between the United States and countries in the Western Balkans is reshaping the region’s energy and investment landscape, combining strategic geopolitical goals with an expanding footprint by companies linked to US President Donald Trump and his associates.»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 37m

Hungary close to political deal with European Commission on unlocking EU funds, Magyar says

Hungary is close to reaching a political agreement with the European Commission on securing the release of EU funds, incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced on his Facebook page on April 29. Magyar said he held "hig»»»

intellinews.com
Libya Herald 39m

Linataawan marks Phase II milestone in support of civil society in Libya

The Linataawan – EU for Civil Society in Libya Project concluded its second phase with a closing event held in Tripoli on 29 March 2026, bringing together representatives from civil society, programme participants, public institutions, international partners and diplomatic missions. Funded by the E»»»

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UPI 39m

Trump unveils plans to cut U.S. forces in Germany amid spat over Iran - UPI.com

An U.S. Army helicopter is unloaded from an C-5M Galaxy at Ramstein Air Base, southwest of Frankfurt, amid NATO's Operation Atlantic Resolve in 2017. Home to around 27,000 troops and their families, "Little America" has been the headquarters for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and a critical NATO facilit»»»

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24 News Agency 42m

Tragedy in Moscow Oblast: Bodies of 3 Kyrgyzstanis transported home - | 24.KG

The bodies of three citizens of Kyrgyzstan who died in Russia are being transported back home. According to preliminary information, the men died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the Moscow Oblast. Earlier, Russian media reported that the incident occurred at a construction site in Dmitrov distric»»»

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Arab News 45m

Qatar real estate trading volume falls 5.7% week on week to $120.5m

JEDDAH: Qatar’s real estate trading volume fell by 5.7 percent week on week to 438.52 million riyals ($120.5 million) in the period from April 19 to 23, official data showed. The figure declined from more than 465 million riyals in the previous week, according to the Real Estate Registration Depart»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Carbon pollution is making food less nutritious

In 1988, the chickpeas and rice in this curry were part of a well-balanced meal - a serving of each provided a plethora of essential nutrients, including roughly 22 percent of the zinc a person needs to consume each day. Today, the very same meal has become a little less wholesome, meeting only 20 »»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Trump likely to be among 287 nominees for Nobel Peace Prize

Oslo: The Norwegian Nobel Institute on Thursday announced that 287 nominations had been submitted for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The list comprised 208 individuals and 79 organisations, it said, without identifying them. While fewer than the record 376 registered in 2016, the institute said the»»»

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RT 49m

US-Israeli war on Iran: Who is winning after 60 days?

Sixty days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, peace talks are stalled and the world is bracing for yet more economic pain. RT asks how we got here, and who – if anyone – is really winning in the Persian Gulf? April 29 marks 60 days since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran. The initial hours»»»

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RT 49m

Senate blocks bid to limit Trump’s power to attack Cuba

A Democratic-led effort to limit US President Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Cuba without congressional authorization has failed in the Senate. The Republican-majority Senate’s vote on the measure on Tuesday narrowly dismissed it as out of order in a 51-47 tally on grounds t»»»

rt.com
Tanjug 50m

Brnabic: Parliamentary cooperation with Czechia exceptionally good

BELGRADE - Parliamentary cooperation between Serbia and Czechia is exceptionally good and on par with the close and friendly ties between the two countries, Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Thursday after a meeting with Czech Parliament Speaker Tomio Okamura in Belgrade. Brnabic thank»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Tragic end for US-settled Malayali sisters in Kanyakumari

Dubai: A tragic incident has shaken the community of Kidangoor in the Kottayam district of Kerala after two sisters, who were settled in the United States, were found dead in Kanyakumari. The deceased, identified as Annie Philip (35) and Meera Philip (32), reportedly died by suicide after jumping i»»»

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Gulf News 54m

Formula Rossa ride at Ferrari World sets new speed record

Abu Dhabi: Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi has added another milestone to its record list, with its flagship ride Formula Rossa earning a new Guinness World Records title for the fastest rollercoaster launch. The ride now holds the record for the highest speed achieved during a rollercoaster lau»»»

gulfnews.com
Business-review 57m

Romania ranks among global leaders for lentists per capita surpassing US, UK, Germany

According to statistics, Romania (11.79 dentists per 10,000 inhabitants) ranks ahead of countries that are significantly more developed in terms of economy and population, such as the United States (11.13/10k), the United Kingdom (8.97/10k), Germany (6.71/10k), France (9.34/10k), and Switzerland (6»»»

business-review.eu
Kathimerini 60m

Police raid unlicensed Athens retirement home

Police and health officials in central Athens have raided an unlicensed retirement home where four elderly women were found allegedly living in unhygienic conditions without proper medical care, officials said Thursday. The operation followed a tip-off and focused on a flat in the Ambelokipi distri»»»

ekathimerini.com
DW 1h

Trade Reset: How Euorpe is replacing China and the US

Rosie Birchard | Nadia PontesAfter decades of stalled talks, Europe has hit a trade turning point, signing deals with India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Argentina as the world adjusts to an unpredictable US and races to reduce reliance on China. https://p.dw.com/p/5D4i7AdvertisementSend us your feedback»»»

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UPI 1h

Google Doodle spotlights iconic U.S. road Route 66 - UPI.com

April 30 (UPI) -- Thursday's Google Doodle spotlights the iconic U.S. road Route 66 on its 100th birthday. "From Chicago to Santa Monica, the Mother Road has connected Americans through iconic neon signs, classic diners, and roadside wonders for a century," Google said. "To celebrate the highway's »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE launches AI and robotics project to boost labour market productivity

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, has announced the launch of an advanced project designed to enhance labour market productivity. The initiative is built on artificial intellige»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE warns residents: Don’t share OTP as scammers impersonate authority logo

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has warned customers against fraudulent attempts exploiting its name and logo through fake phone calls and websites run by unknown parties. The authority said the scams aim to hack personal data and carry out financial»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malian Foreign Minister discuss ties, Sahel Region developments

Doha, Qatar :HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held Thursday a telephone conversation with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop. Discussion during the call focused o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

State Childcare Rated Average Over 15 Years, Child Well-Being Weakest Area

The State’s performance in caring for children over the past 15 years has been rated at an average of 3.28, Maria Brestnichka from the National Network for Children (NNC) told journalists on Thursday. The NNC presented data from its “Report Card 2026: What Is State’s Average Performance in Caring f»»»

bta.bg
Al Manar 1h

Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: Today, with two months having passed since the largest military campaign and aggression by the world’s tyrants in the region and the disgraceful defeat of America in its plan, a new chapter for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is being written - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: Today, with two months having passed since the largest military campaign and aggression by the world’s t»»»

Al Manar 1h

Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The brilliant future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without America and in the service of the progress, comfort, and welfare of its nations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The brilliant future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without America and in the service of t»»»

Sputnik 1h

Imperial Dire Straits: After Hormuz, Malacca

The Strait of Hormuz is right at the heart of a serious strategic stalemate. Trump is adamant: no end to the war without a nuclear deal – which will be, at best, a diluted JCPOA, tore up by Trump himself.Tehran for its part now rules no nuclear discussion until the war ends.While the gap may not be»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Khulaifi reiterates Qatar's condemnation of attacks on several military, civil sites in Mali

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali HE Abdoulaye Diop. Discussion during the call focused on Qatar-Mali rela»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

‘Mini-Meeting’ discusses first two steps of Libya's UN Roadmap in its first meeting in Rome

The so-called ‘Mini Meeting’ to discuss the first two steps of the UN Roadmap held its first meeting yesterday in Rome under the auspices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), hosted by the Republic of Italy.‎ ‎UNSMIL reported that the discussions took place in a constructive and»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How the UAE is celebrating its workers this International Workers’ Day

Dubai: The UAE is marking International Workers’ Day on May 1 with a wide range of programmes and community initiatives aimed at recognising the contribution of workers to the country’s development. The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), has been dev»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

 Sadyr Japarov demonstrates traditions to guest from Togo in Issyk-Kul region - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Togolese Republic Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé attended a demonstration of traditional equestrian games at the hippodrome in the village of Baktuu-Dolonotu. The guests were welcomed in national costumes to the sound»»»

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Arab News 1h

Jailed Tunisian opposition leader hospitalised

TUNIS: The jailed leader of Tunisia's Islamist Ennahdha party and key opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi has been hospitalised following a "serious deterioration in his health", his party said on Thursday.Ennahdha did not say when he was hospitalised nor did it give any details on his condition.Gh»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Tens of Tonnes of Banned Pesticides, Fertilizers Seized Near Svishtov

More than 19 tonnes and over 28,000 litres of plant protection products and fertilizers - banned for use in Bulgaria, lacking Bulgarian-language labels, or past their expiration dates - have been discovered in warehouses that belong to a large agricultural holding in the village of Vardim, near Svi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sri Lanka inflation doubles as energy prices surge

Colombo: Sri Lanka's inflation more than doubled to 5.4 percent in April, mainly because of higher energy prices linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, official data showed on Thursday. Higher fuel and electricity tariffs pushed up transport costs as well as food prices, according to the Depar»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The Iranian nation, which has the longest coastline on the Persian Gulf, has made the greatest sacrifices for the independence of the Persian Gulf and in confronting foreigners and aggressors - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The Iranian nation, which has the longest coastline on the Persian Gulf, has made the»»»

Al Manar 1h

Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The Islamic Revolution was the turning point of the struggles in cutting off the hands of the arrogant powers from the Persian Gulf region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The Islamic Revolution was the turning point of the struggles in cutting off the hands of the arrogant p»»»

Gulf News 1h

New DIFC rule could change how UAE investors set up companies

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is proposing an overhaul of its Prescribed Company (PC) system that could make it significantly easier — and more attractive — for UAE residents, investors and family offices to set up low-cost holding structures in the financial free zone. Sign up»»»

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