TAP 9m

Tunis to host Tunisian-Congolese professional meetings on April 7 (CEPEX)

Tunis, April 3 (TAP) - Tunisian-Congolese B2B professional meetings will be held on April 7 in Tunis at the initiative of the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) with the support of Tunisia's embassy in Kinshasa. These meetings are to boost...»»»

UPI 14m

Chile joins regional debate to regulate surrogate motherhood - UPI.com

The Chilean The Family Committee of the Chamber of Deputies began this week to discuss a bill supported by all political parties that would prohibit and penalize the practice of surrogate motherhood. Photo by widephish/Pixabay SANTIAGO, Chile, April 3 (UPI) -- Chile has joined other Latin American »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22m

State Policy Must Support Citizens, Says BSP - United Left's Top Candidate in Ruse

The state must support its citizens with solidarity, justice and real solutions, Denitsa Ivanova, top-of-the-list candidate of the BSP - United Left coalition in Ruse, said on Friday. She, together with MP candidate Emil Georgiev, met with representatives of the Union of the Blind in Bulgaria and w»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 34m

Environment Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Current Topics on Environmental Protection

Caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov discussed current topics on environmental protection with the Ambassador of France to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin, the Ministry's press centre reported on Friday. A topic raised by the French side was the import of batteries and solar panels. Pop»»»

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Al Awsat 53m

US Fighter Shot Down Over Iran as Trump Threatens to Hit More Infrastructure

Iran shot down a US warplane on Friday, setting off a search by both sides for surviving crew as the war looked set to intensify with President Donald Trump threatening more attacks on civilian infrastructure. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it was combing an area near where the plane came do»»»

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BNE 1h

Nigeria exports 950,000 barrels of new Cawthorne blend crude in first lifting from FSO terminal

State oil company Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has exported 950,000 barrels of a new Cawthorne blend crude, marking the first lifting from the FSO Cawthorne facility — Nigeria’s first new crude oil terminal in 50 years, The Punch reported. »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Guests at Casa Carina Favour Spring and Autumn for Wellness Tourism

Bansko has the potential to become a year-round spa and wellness destination, said Hristina Mihaylova, manager of the Casa Karina hotel complex in the mountain resort, in an interview for BTA. Hotels that operate throughout all seasons are focusing on investment and development outside the peak sea»»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 1h

Iranian media says US jet shot down, bounty offered for pilot

Tehran: Iran deployed troops and offered a bounty as it launched a hunt for a US pilot whose jet Iranian media said had been downed by the Islamic republic's air defence systems Friday. US Central Command (CENTCOM), responsible for military operations in the Middle East, did not immediately respond»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

President Iotova, Bulgarian MEPs Discuss Need to Actively Uphold Bulgarian Position on North Macedonia's EU Accession

Bulgarian institutions should make more efforts to uphold the national position on the European Union membership of the Republic of North Macedonia. President Iliana iotova and Bulgarian MEPs rallied around the idea during a meeting on Friday, the press office of the head of state said. The meeting»»»

bta.bg
Sana 2h

De Croo: Syria at “Pivotal Moment” as focus shifts from aid to reconstruction

Damascus, April 3 (SANA) UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo said Syria is at a pivotal moment, with improved stability and the end of the war and violence opening the door for long-term development and investment. In an interview with SANA at the conclusion of his visit to Syria on Thursday, De C»»»

sana.sy
France24 3h

Iran Guards recruit children to ‘defend the homeland’, placing them in line of fire

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps has launched a campaign aimed at recruiting children as young as 12 for the “defence of the homeland”. More than a month into the war triggered by the US and Israel, rights groups highlight the life-threatening risks&nbs»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

SCO environmental meeting participants plant trees in Ala-Archa Park - | 24.KG

The Seventh Meeting of Heads of Ministries and Agencies of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states responsible for environmental protection concluded today, the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan reported. As part of th»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 4h

Dubai begins sidewalk upgrades covering 90,000 sqm in 2026 plan

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the commencement of sidewalk maintenance and rehabilitation works across the emirate, covering a total area of 90,000 square metres, in line with approved preventive maintenance plans for 2026. The total area of sidewalks maintained and reha»»»

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Gulf News 5h

When will the ICC decide on Duterte’s appeal and what's at stake

Dubai: A crucial ruling in the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will be delivered on April 22, as the appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) prepares to decide whether the tribunal has the authority to proceed with the case. "The judgment will be delivered»»»

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Gulf News 5h

What lies beneath Trump’s ballroom: A hidden military complex

Public debate has focused on US President Donald Trump’s planned $400 million White House ballroom, but the more consequential development may lie beneath it — a vast underground military complex now under construction. Work crews have been digging for weeks below the site of the former East Wing, »»»

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Libya Herald 5h

Libya to host for first time part of Flintlock 2026 multinational military exercises in mid-April

Libya’s Tripoli-based Libyan government announced yesterday that the multinational military exercise “Flintlock” will begin in the middle of this month, with Libya hosting part of it for the first time The military exercise is under the supervision of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), and with the p»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai announces EV supercharging stations across 600 parking spaces in parks, beaches

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched a new initiative to install electric vehicle (EV) supercharging stations across 600 parking spaces in public parks, beaches, and recreational facilities, with a planned investment of Dh150 million. The project is being implemented in partnership with Emarat EV»»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Business Development Council under Parliament resumes work in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A meeting of the Council for the Development of Business and Entrepreneurship under the Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh was held in Kyrgyzstan. The event was attended by members of Parliament led by Marlen Mamataliev, as well as representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers and the business community.»»»

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Libya Herald 6h

Aldabaiba and Takala discuss Unified Development Programme

During a meeting last Wednesday (1 April) at his Tripoli Cabinet Office, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, discussed with the President of the High State Council, Mohammed Takala, the Unified Development Programme. The meeting also addressed the latest political developmen»»»

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France24 6h

Paris police ban annual French Muslim event over ‘major terrorist risk’ from far-right groups

The Annual Gathering of the Muslims of France, which was supposed to run from Friday to Monday, has been banned due to a "major terrorist risk" that it might be targeted by "small far-right groups", Paris police said. The ban order noted that the event was "taking place in a particularly tense»»»

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France24 6h

Myanmar’s parliament elects coup-leading general as civilian president

Myanmar's pro-army parliament on Friday elected Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as president days after he relinquished his top military post, as required by the constitution, and passed it to the country's former spymaster. Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of the 2021 coup, was elected after an ele»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Media Review: April 3

ECONOMY – ENERGY The media cover the requested price increases by heating utilities. Trud: Bulgarian district heating companies have requested significant price increases for heating and hot water starting July 1, 2026, with Toplofikatsia Sofia seeking a nearly 30% hike and Toplofikatsia Veliko Tar»»»

bta.bg
RT 6h

Trump mocks European leaders over Iran stance

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO and key European leaders, deepening tensions within the bloc over the war against Iran. According to the Financial Times, Washington has also threatened to curb weapons supplies to Ukraine to pressure European countries into involvement in the war in»»»

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Libya Herald 7h

Clash between Libya’s religious and secular authorities regarding the permissibility of surcharging for e-payments

A clash is occurring between Libya’s secular and religious orders as to the permissibility of merchants imposing an extra charge for receiving payments, for goods or services, electronically versus in cash. The religious viewLast Wednesday (1 April), the Libyan Fatwa House in Tripoli (Dar Al-Ifta) »»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Israel Wary of Sudden Trump Shift Despite War Pledge

Despite reassurances in Israel after US President Donald Trump said the war on Iran would continue for another two to three weeks, Israeli assessments still warn of a possible abrupt policy shift that could halt the conflict “before its objectives are complete.” Security sources say Iran’s Revoluti»»»

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BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 8h

American University in Dubai extends distance learning till end of semester

Dubai: The American University in Dubai (AUD) has extended distance learning till end of the semester. In a social media post, AUD said: "Distance learning will continue through the end of the Spring semester, concluding on Friday, 1 May 2026." "Please be assured that every decision we make is guid»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE, Philippines reaffirm commitment to protect Filipino workers

Dubai: The UAE and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the welfare and rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Emirates, reinforcing a long-standing partnership built on trust and cooperation. Senior officials from both countries have emphasised the importance»»»

gulfnews.com
France24 9h

Macron says Trump marriage jibe does not 'merit response'

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday Donald Trump's mocking comments about his marriage did not merit a response, calling them "neither elegant nor appropriate" for the situation. But after days of tensions over US-Israeli strikes on Iran and over NATO, an apparently irritated Macron l»»»

france24.com
Al Awsat 10h

UN Security Council Delays Vote on Authorizing Force to Protect Hormuz

The UN Security Council has postponed a vote scheduled for Friday on authorizing the use of "defensive" force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, according to the official program. The 15-member body was set to vote Friday morning on a draft resolution brought by Bahra»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 10h

MoCI strengthens supply chains with suppliers and companies

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), held a coordination meeting yesterday bringing together major suppliers in Qatar and a number of relevant local companies to enhance the resilience and sustainability of supply chains at the»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 10h

Trump mocks Macron, wife: France pushes back

Seoul: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday Donald Trump’s mocking comments about his marriage did not merit a response, calling them “neither elegant nor up to standard”. But after days of tensions over US-Israeli strikes on Iran and over NATO, an apparently irritated Macron launched »»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 10h

Trump’s Anger Over Iran Thrusts NATO into Fresh Crisis

The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war in Ukraine to multiple bouts of pressure and insults from US President Donald Trump, who has questioned its core mission and threatened to seize Greenland. But it is the US-Israeli war with Iran, thousands »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Ports see steady growth from January to March

Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Doha, Ruwais Port handled over 291,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in first quarter (Q1) of 2026, along with around 237,000 tonnes of general cargo and more than 200,000 tonnes of bulk cargo. The ports also processed nearly 25,000 RoRo units and 75,779 heads of livestock»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

LuLu Hypermarket lights up in blue for World Autism Awareness Day

Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket marked World Autism Awareness Day 2026 by illuminating its D-Ring Road branch in blue, demonstrating support for individuals with autism and promoting awareness across the community. Aligned with this year’s global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value “wh»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
UPI 10h

Lee says S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) enter a welcome luncheon at the presidential Blue House in Seoul Friday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung said Friday he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to work together to secure the safe passage t»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

South Korea, France Agree to Deepen Defense Cooperation Amid Middle East Conflict

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday they planned to boost defense cooperation and work together to address the economic and energy crises triggered by the war in Iran. Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a two-day state visit after also»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 10h

World Autism Awareness Day: Expert advice helps parents support children during stressful moments

Doha, Qatar: As the world marked World Autism Awareness Day yesterday, parents and caregivers are being encouraged to better support children with autism, particularly during times of stress and uncertainty. Consultant Developmental Pediatrician at Sidra Medicine, Dr. Aboud Babiker Ali Eltom says s»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 10h

QF lights up Education City in blue for World Autism Day

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation (QF) is marking World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2, by lighting its headquarters in Education City, along with Education City Stadium and Sidra Medicine, in blue over three consecutive evenings. World Autism Awareness Day is a global initiative pr»»»

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