Sana 16m

Fears grow of jet fuel supply crisis amid Middle East war

Capitals, April 12 (SANA) – Concerns are mounting within Europe’s aviation sector over a potential crisis in jet fuel supplies as the ongoing war in the Middle East disrupts global energy supply chains, particularly shipments passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to data compile»»»

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EU Observer 17m

Orbán era is over, as Tisza scores historic victory in Hungary

The centre-right opposition Tisza Party of Péter Magyar won the parliamentary election in Hungary with a two-thirds majority, while prime minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz suffered a devastating defeat. With more than 50 percent of votes counted, Tisza had already secured 136 out of 199 seats in parli»»»

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EU Observer 53m

Who is Péter Magyar – the ex-regime insider who crushed Orbán?

Just over two years ago, he was an unknown figure in Hungarian public life. Out of nothing, he built the largest opposition party, which, after 16 years, defeated Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, long considered unbeatable.Magyar had always aspired to wield significant influence, but it took a long time befo»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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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UPI 2h

One dead, several injured in shooting at New Jersey Chik-fil-A - UPI.com

One person was killed and five others were injured Saturday night during a shooting a Chik-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 12 (UPI) -- At least six people were shot, and one killed, after several people wearing masks entered a Chik-fil-A restauran»»»

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Sana 2h

Middle East war reshapes Europe’s gas storage strategy

Capitals, April 12 (SANA) – The war in the Middle East has forced Europe to rethink how it manages natural gas storage, with energy security now taking priority over the traditional profit-driven model based on seasonal price differences. Recent market analysis shows the conflict and disruptions li»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

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 Awsat 3h

Lebanon War Toll Rises to 2,055 Dead as Israel Pounds Country's South

Lebanese official media reported extensive Israeli strikes across the country's south on Sunday as the health ministry said at least five people were killed and the war's overall toll rose to 2,055 dead. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli attacks on around 30 locations in the»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Turkey opposition figure arrested in graft probe

A regional head of Turkey's main opposition party was arrested Sunday as part of a corruption investigation, local media reported. Umit Erkol, chair of the Ankara provincial branch of the Republican People's Party (CHP), was taken into custody along with eight other people as part of a graft invest»»»

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UPI 3h

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 4h

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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The Peninsula 4h

Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, returns to No.1

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival. Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year afte»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Union Berlin appoint first female head coach in Bundesliga history after Baumgart sacking

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin have named Marie-Louise Eta as manager, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history, after Steffen Baumgart was sacked on Sunday. Eta becomes the first female top-flight coach of a men's team in a major European league. The 34-year-old, who was »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Some 100 People killed in Mistaken Air Force Attack on Nigerian Market

A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 residents and injuring many others, a rights group and local media reported on Sunday. Officials confirmed a misfire but did not provide details. Amnesty International said it confirmed from su»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Ronson sold 122 units in Q1; target is 600 in ‘26

Ronson Development sold 122 residential units and handed over 52 in the first quarter of 2026, the company said. Its sales target for 2026 is 600 units. “Q1 2026 delivered better sales results than last year. We sold 122 apartments, with the strongest demand in Warsaw projects, particularly Ursus C»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Atal delivered 500 units in Q1 ‘26

Atal handed over a total of 500 residential and commercial units to clients in Q1 2026, compared to 218 units a year earlier, the company said. The highest number of units was delivered in the Tri-City (127), followed by Łódź (97), Katowice (88), Wrocław (72), Poznań (50), Kraków (42), and Warsaw (»»»

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EU Observer 5h

I accidentally landed an exclusive with a Hungarian minister at my polling station

In the highly orchestrated world of Hungarian politics, where government ministers rarely stray from the safety of state-controlled media, reality sometimes bypasses the gatekeepers. On election day, while waiting in line to vote with my family, I found myself standing just paces away from Gergely »»»

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Middle East Observer 5h

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»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Saving a centuries-old Japanese confection from extinction

Kyoto: Near the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden lies the traditional Japanese sweets shop Suhamaya. In the shop’s display window facing Marutamachi Street, passersby can see a confection known as "suhama,” which has a unique design inspired by the shape of a beach. Suhama is said to have originated in »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

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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The Peninsula 6h

Irish ministers to hold emergency meet over fuel cost protests

London: The Irish government was on Sunday due to hold an emergency cabinet meeting to sign off on measures aimed at ending fuel cost protests that have endangered the functioning of the country's emergency services. Hauliers and agricultural contractors began a series of protests on Tuesday over s»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

What Effect do Painkillers Have on Blood Pressure?

People with high blood pressure should exercise caution when using over-the-counter painkillers. No medication is entirely risk-free. Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen can raise blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Patients with hypertension are advised to av»»»

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Naharnet 6h

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»»»

Naharnet 6h

Hezbollah denies link to cell accused of planning Damascus attack

Hezbollah denied on Sunday any link to a cell accused by Syrian authorities of planning an attack on a religious figure in Damascus, saying it conducts no activity in the country. Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that security forces had arrested a woman attempting to plant an explosive devi»»»

RT 6h

Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 52: High time to come back – why MNCs belong back in Russia

There is a time for goodbye – and a time for reunion. When foreign companies beat a hasty retreat from Russia in 2022 amid the Ukraine conflict, they framed their departures as a moral necessity. In truth, for many, it was a costly act of panic: Abrupt, politically driven, and strategically short-s»»»

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EU Observer 7h

[Interview] Hungarian journalist on life in Orbán’s media: ‘The moment they told me what I couldn’t ask, I knew it wouldn’t last’

Alinda Veiszer is a Hungarian television editor, presenter, journalist, and author. She became known at a time when she was working in Hungarian public media. In recent years, she has run her own channel on Patreon, where she publishes conversations with some of the best-known figures in Hungarian »»»

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Gulf News 7h

800 ships stranded in Hormuz, Al Jaber flags supply risk

Dubai: Fresh figures shared on Sunday by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber point to a sharp escalation in disruptions across the Strait of Hormuz, with at least 22 ships attacked, 10 crew members killed and close to 800 commercial vessels now stranded, including almost 400 oil tankers. Sign up for our daily»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Israeli Strike Kills Infant Girl in South Lebanon during Father's Funeral

Wrapped in bloodied bandages, Aline Saeed, seven, barely survived the Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon last week. She was there to bury her father as hopes of a truce spread across the region, but a new strike killed her infant sister and other relatives. The strike on the Saeed family h»»»

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Sputnik 7h

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 7h

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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The Peninsula 7h

Australia PM to travel to Malaysia, Brunei for fuel talks

Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Brunei and Malaysia to discuss energy and food security, his office said on Sunday, continuing regional efforts to shore up fuel supplies for a nation reliant on imports. Albanese will travel to Brunei and Kuala Lumpur from April 14 »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Ben Gvir, Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning with a group of settlers, under the protection of Israeli police. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that “during the incursion, settlers performed Talmudic prayers in the courtyards of»»»

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Gulf News 7h

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 Awsat 8h

Saudi Energy Companies in 2025: Billion-Dollar Profits Defy Market Volatility

In 2025, the Saudi energy sector demonstrated a superior ability to fortify its financial gains and navigate global market fluctuations, achieving a net profit exceeding $92.5 billion (347.2 billion riyals). Despite pressures imposed by the global supply-and-demand equation and supply chain disrupt»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Dubai heirs seek Dh8.6m over undelivered luxury car

A Dubai civil court has ruled it lacks jurisdiction to hear a claim filed by heirs seeking to recover Dh8.6 million linked to the purchase of a rare luxury car, referring the case to the emirate’s inheritance court. The dispute centres on an agreement by the deceased to purchase a limited-edition A»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Teenage sprint star Gout powers to 200m win in blistering 19.67sec

Sydney: Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout ran a blistering 19.67 seconds to win the 200m at the Australian championships on Sunday, faster than Usain Bolt at the same age. Fellow Australian Aidan Murphy also cracked the 20-second mark, coming second in 19.88 -- the two quickest times of the year a»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Union's Eta becomes first female coach in top-five European leagues

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Sunday named Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first female manager of a men's team in a top-five European league, after former mentor Steffen Baumgart was sacked. The 34-year-old will take over for the remainder of the season. "I am delighted th»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Pope says he is 'closer than ever' to Lebanese people

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to the people of Lebanon on Sunday, saying there was a "moral obligation" to protect them while calling on warring parties to seek peace. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last month as Israel pursues the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, with »»»

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Al Manar 9h

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 9h

Swedish coast guard boards Panama-flagged vessel on pollution claim

Stockholm: Swedish authorities boarded a Panama-flagged vessel on Sunday, suspecting it of an environmental offence over flushing coal residues into the Baltic Sea, the Swedish coast guard said. The Panama-registered bulk carrier Hui Yuan had been on its way from Russia to Las Palmas in Spain when »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Russia will not extend truce unless Zelensky agrees to terms: Kremlin

Russia will not extend a truce with Ukraine over Orthodox Easter unless Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accepts its terms, the Kremlin said in an interview aired Sunday. "Sustainable peace can come when we secure our interests and achieve the goals we set from the very start. This can be don»»»

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Sputnik 9h

Kremlin Spokesman Says Too Early to Speak About NATO Collapse

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview out on Sunday that he does not believe that a NATO collapse was likely despite differences between the United States and its European allies. "I do not think one can speak of the alliance's collapse. Because, one way or another»»»

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The Barents Observer 9h

Ukrainian drones attacked Plesetsk space centre, Roscosmos says

The drone attack took place as the spaceport in northern Russia was preparing to launch a rocket, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov reportedly told Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin. State propaganda agency RIA Novosti reported that the Ukrainian drone attack was discussed during a recent meeting between B»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

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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The Barents Observer 10h

Ukrainian drones targeted Plesetsk space centre, Roscosmos says

The drone attack took place as the spaceport in northern Russia was preparing to launch a rocket, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov reportedly told Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin. State propaganda agency RIA Novosti reported that the Ukrainian drone attack was discussed during a recent meeting between B»»»

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Gulf News 10h

‘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 10h

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 10h

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 10h

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 10h

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»»»