Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026Year of Culture marks 100 days

Tribune News Network Doha In just over three months, the Years of Culture’s (YoC) partnership with Canada and Mexico has already begun to demonstrate the value of sustained cultural dialogue, setting the tone for a year rooted in discovery, mutual understanding and human connection. Mohammed Al Kuw»»»

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RT 3h

RT’s Steve Sweeney recounts missile strike in Lebanon as Tucker Carlson calls attack deliberate

American journalist Tucker Carlson has said an Israeli strike targeting RT correspondent Steve Sweeney in Lebanon was an “attempted assassination,” as he spoke with the reporter about the attack and his work in conflict zones. Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity were injured last month when an Is»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Iran Has Won the War, It Will Be Up to the US to Secure the Peace: Mohammad Marandi

Whether or not Iran-US peace negotiations succeed depends entirely on the American side, renowned international affairs commentator Dr. Mohammad Marandi told Sputnik, commenting on Saturday's unprecedented face-to-face talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. Iran didn’t start the war, it wasn’t the one to es»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Numbers out for latest draw – did you get lucky?

Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw on Saturday, several participants have claimed cash rewards. In Draw No. 260411, the winning numbers from the Days section were 26, 13, 18, 6, 4, and 11, while the Months section winning number was 11. Moreover, three residents have each recei»»»

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RT 12h

Three weeks of fuel, 170 million people: Inside Bangladesh’s worsening fuel shortage

“My daughter is sleeping in the ICU of a hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka and I have been in the queue at the Trust filling station since 1:30 AM. It is now a quarter to three... If I cannot get fuel, I will leave the bike on the road and just walk away. I do not have the strength left in my body to pu»»»

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EU Observer 13h

[Interview] Hungarian scientist László Mérő: ‘The language of Fidesz is unmistakably Nazi speech’

László Mérő, mathematician and psychologist: “Hungarians are an accepting, tolerant, friendly people. This hatred has been deliberately stoked.” After the 2010 election, you responded to Fidesz’s two-thirds victory in a relatively optimistic article. At the time, you thought it might bring an end t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Justice Minister Adamant that Sarafov Cannot Continue as Acting Prosecutor General

The statutory time limit introduced by the legislature for temporarily performing the duties of Prosecutor General is six months, yet Borislav Sarafov has held the post for nearly three years, and in this situation there is no way he can continue to perform the functions of Prosecutor General, said»»»

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Naharnet 13h

Israeli envoy says won't discuss ceasefire in talks with Lebanon

Israel said Friday it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah when it holds talks with Lebanon's government next week in Washington. The Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors spoke to set up the talks that will open Tuesday at the State Department. Israel "agreed to begin formal peace negotiations" »»»

Al Awsat 15h

World Bank Chief: Middle East War to Cut Growth, Deliver Cascading Impact

The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if a ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump takes hold, World Bank President Ajay Banga told Reuters in an interview on Friday. And the damage will be far deeper if the ceasefire fails and the conflict esc»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Report: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Has Severe and Disfiguring Wounds

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries ‌suffered in the airstrike that killed his father at the beginning of the war, three people close to his inner circle told Reuters. Khamenei's face was disfigured in the attack on the supreme leader's»»»

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Al Awsat 16h

Polls: Israelis Favor Resuming War with Iran, Netanyahu Likely to Lose Election

Three opinion polls conducted in Tel Aviv on Friday showed that an overwhelming majority of Israelis view the war against Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah as a failure for US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while supporting a resumption of the fighting to achieve t»»»

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France24 17h

No, Emmanuel Macron did not share a (fake) photo of Melania Trump with Jeffrey Epstein

Social media users are claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron circulated a photo of Melania Trump, the wife of US President Donald Trump, appearing with Jeffrey Epstein. However, the image has been digitally altered and was never shared by Macron. The misinformation began circulating after »»»

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Al Awsat 17h

Iranians Look at Pakistan Talks with Mixture of Skepticism, Outright Fear

Everyday Iranians are awaiting planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran with a mixture of skepticism and outright fear, caught between a government they say does not understand peace and an American president who has threatened to destroy a “whole civilization.” Talks between the US and I»»»

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Al Awsat 18h

Lebanon Between 2026 War and Negotiation Talks Next Week

Lebanon, under sustained Israeli air strikes and an open war, is entering a pivotal week as it prepares for preliminary meetings expected next week that could open a new negotiating track to secure a ceasefire, stabilize the border, and regulate the south. The move brings Lebanese-Israeli negotiati»»»

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Al Awsat 18h

Lebanon Says Israel Talks Set for Tuesday in US, Israel Won’t Discuss Hezbollah Ceasefire

Lebanon's presidency said Friday that a meeting would be held with Israel in Washington next week to discuss a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war and the start of negotiations between the neighbors. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has repeatedly expressed readiness for direct talks with Israel si»»»

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BNE 18h

Venezuelan opposition calls for elections citing "absolute absence" of Maduro

Venezuela's opposition moved on April 10 to force the question of presidential elections, arguing that the constitutional window for addressing the power vacuum left by the removal of Nicolás Maduro has now closed, and that a vote must follow within 30 days. »»»

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24 News Agency 19h

Asian Wrestling Championships: Kyrgyzstan’s women’s team finishes in top 5 - | 24.KG

National women’s team of Kyrgyzstan took the fourth place at the Asian Wrestling Championships currently being held in Bishkek, UWW reported. Meerim Zhumanazarova won a gold medal at the championships, while Aiperi Medet Kyzy claimed silver. Gulnara Tashtanbekova and Nurzat Nurtayeva won bronze med»»»

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24 News Agency 20h

Asian Wrestling Championships: Kyrgyzstani Nurzat Nurtaeva wins bronze - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstani Nurzat Nurtaeva won a bronze medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek. In the 72-kilogram weight class, she defeated Odgerel Erdene Ochir from Mongolia. Earlier, Gulnara Tashtanbekova won bronze. Aziza Keldibekova lost her third-place bout. Meerim Zhumanazarova won gold at »»»

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Gulf News 21h

When will the UAE heat hit? Not as soon as you think

Dubai: It is April 11, and the weather across the UAE is still unusually pleasant. The sky has been overcast at times, breezes are kind, and more rain is expected in the coming days. We are not even halfway through spring, but the question on everyone's mind is: When will it actually start getting »»»

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UPI 10.04. 20:35

Brazil, United States deepen cooperation to combat organized crime - UPI.com

An aerial photograph of cargo containers in the port of Santos in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the United States have reached an agreement to better track illegal shipments. File Photo by Isaac Fontana/EPA April 10 (UPI) -- The government of Brazil on Friday announced an agreement with the United States t»»»

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UPI 10.04. 19:11

Fuel price protests bring parts of Dublin to standstill - UPI.com

April 10 (UPI) -- Protests against high gas prices brought parts of Dublin, Ireland, to a standstill, causing the number of service stations without any fuel to rise to 100 on Friday, local officials said. Demonstrators in vehicles -- including tractors -- took part in slow-moving convoys and block»»»

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Al Awsat 10.04. 19:09

Lebanon Heads to Historic Israel Talks with Few Hopes Except to Staunch Bloodshed

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in which Israel's military has forced more than a million Lebanese to flee, levelled parts of Beirut and triggered sectarian friction. Now that Israeli Prime Ministe»»»

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RT 10.04. 17:44

UK digital ID scheme criticized for omitting sex and gender data

The UK’s proposed digital ID scheme has drawn criticism for not recording whether a person is male or female – traditionally a core identifier alongside name and age – after the government deemed it “not necessary” for identification. The scheme, unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year, h»»»

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France24 10.04. 17:07

Focus - Hungary vote: Rising opposition threatens Orban’s grip on power

Sunday’s election in Hungary could have repercussions far beyond its borders. Since Prime Minister Viktor Orban came to power in 2010, his illiberal policies have made Hungary the only EU member state classified as “partly free” by Freedom House. His close ties to Vladimir Putin have also complicat»»»

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RT 10.04. 16:32

Trump’s Iran ceasefire shows the limits of US power in the Middle East

Donald Trump has declared the start of a new “golden age” in the Middle East after announcing a ceasefire with Iran. The war, at least for now, has been paused. And while predictions are always risky with this White House, there is at least a chance that the fighting will not immediately resume. Th»»»

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The Peninsula 10.04. 15:59

China police detain man accused of cyberbullying Olympian: state media

Beijing, China: Police in southern China detained a 31-year-old man accused of repeatedly insulting an athlete online, identified by Chinese state media as triple Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan. Quan recently revealed in a tearful interview that she had considered retiring after intense scru»»»

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BNE 10.04. 15:09

Argentina eases glacier protection in $40bn mining push despite environmental fears

Argentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about water security. »»»

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BNE 10.04. 15:09

Falling battery prices make round-the-clock solar power supply viable in India

A recent report by energy think tank Ember says that declining battery storage costs have reached a level where it makes it economically viable for solar power to store and supply most of India’s electricity demand. The report says that solar combined with batteries may meet up to 90% of the countr»»»

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BNE 10.04. 15:09

US-brokered talks push Lebanon onto a Hezbollah fault line between sovereignty and civil war

For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation: Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon that kick off next week. »»»

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BNE 10.04. 15:09

US-brokered talks push Lebanon onto a Hezbollah fault line between sovereignty and civil war

For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation: Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon that kick off next week. »»»

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BNE 10.04. 15:09

Falling battery prices make round-the-clock solar power supply viable in India

A recent report by energy think tank Ember says that declining battery storage costs have reached a level where it makes it economically viable for solar power to store and supply most of India’s electricity demand. The report says that solar combined with batteries may meet up to 90% of the countr»»»

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The Peninsula 10.04. 14:59

Zverev beats Fonseca to reach Monte Carlo semi-finals

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Alexander Zverev edged out Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in three sets on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals for the third time. The world number three sealed a battling 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3 victory, setting up a last-four clash with either Jan»»»

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BNE 10.04. 11:20

BEIRUTER: In honour of Beirut's fallen victims

Amid the aftermath of Israel’s “Operation Eternal Darkness,” testimonies, official figures, and Amnesty International’s findings were gathered to highlight Lebanon’s civilian toll, urgent humanitarian crisis, and calls for accountability, protection, and adherence to international law. »»»

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BNE 10.04. 11:20

BEIRUTER: In honour of Beirut's fallen victims

Amid the aftermath of Israel’s “Operation Eternal Darkness,” testimonies, official figures, and Amnesty International’s findings were gathered to highlight Lebanon’s civilian toll, urgent humanitarian crisis, and calls for accountability, protection, and adherence to international law. »»»

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BNE 10.04. 11:14

Viktor Orban faces toughest test yet as polls show Tisza momentum in final stretch

The opposition Tisza Party appears to have the momentum in the final leg of Hungary's election campaign, putting it on track for a potential two-thirds parliamentary majority, according to the latest Median poll which has a long track record of getting the outcome right. »»»

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Al Awsat 10.04. 09:41

Trump Slams Right-Wing Commentators Who Oppose Iran War

US President Donald Trump on Thursday angrily lashed out at multiple well-known conservative commentators who have criticized his war against Iran, slamming his onetime allies as attention-seeking "NUT JOBS." "They're stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, »»»

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The Peninsula 10.04. 09:23

Sleepy seal diverts traffic in Australian seaside town

Sydney, Australia: Traffic in a seaside Australian town was briefly diverted on Friday when a local seal decided to take a nap on the road. The dozy pinniped was spotted snoozing on a road in Dromana in the southern state of Victoria. Local police placed cones around the seal -- known to some local»»»

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Gulf News 10.04. 09:18

Trump vs Pope Leo XIV: A rare clash over Iran war

Donald Trump is accustomed to criticism from coast to coast - Democrats, disaffected Republicans, late-night comedians, massive protests. Yet in his second presidency, Trump’s most influential American critic doesn’t live in the country but at the Vatican. It’s an unprecedented situation, with the »»»

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Gulf News 10.04. 08:54

Saudi oil output hit as attacks disrupt key facilities, raising fresh global supply fears

Dubai: Saudi Arabia said recent attacks linked to Iran have damaged key parts of its energy network, cutting production capacity and disrupting exports at a time when global supply is already strained. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.An energy ministry official said st»»»

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The Peninsula 10.04. 08:33

Al Hadi, Al Suwaidi shine as Hathab Tour resumes

Doha, Qatar: The ninth edition of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour resumed yesterday with the tenth round of the championship at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s main arena. The Tour paused for the prestigious Doha Equestrian Tour, which wrapped up over the weekend. The three-day event fe»»»

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Gulf News 10.04. 08:33

Asian stocks extend gains on Iran talks optimism, markets watch next move closely

Dubai: Asian equities climbed on Friday, extending their first weekly gain since the Middle East conflict began, with investors leaning into optimism ahead of planned US-Iran talks this weekend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.8%, whi»»»

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The Peninsula 10.04. 08:08

QU’s Al Bunyan Club wins ‘Akhlaquna’ award in Al Shabab Youth Category

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announced that Al Bunyan Club, a student club dedicated to community service and social engagement, has won the Akhlaquna Award in the Al Shabab Category (18–25) during Akhlaquna Day, in recognition of the club’s initiatives that promote ethical values and communi»»»

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BNE 10.04. 07:54

ASIA BLOG: How Taiwan’s KMT risks the nation’s sovereignty

As Taiwan’s opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun leads a senior Kuomintang (KMT) delegation across China this week, complete with ceremonial stops at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and high-level meetings in Shanghai and Beijing, the fine line between opposition outreach and quasi-diplomacy is being delibera»»»

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BNE 10.04. 07:54

Peru vote puts new Senate, not presidency, at centre of democracy battle

With polls set to open on April 12, Peru enters its most consequential vote in a generation, defined less by who wins the presidency than by who controls a brand-new Senate — and whether democratic institutions can survive the candidates now vying to lead them. »»»

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BNE 10.04. 07:54

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

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BNE 10.04. 07:54

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

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BNE 10.04. 07:54

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

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BNE 10.04. 07:54

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

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BNE 10.04. 07:54

Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah

Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah In one of the most consequential moments in Lebanon’s modern history, this could be the moment the country crossed a dangerous threshold: a moment when the aftersh»»»

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BNE 10.04. 07:54

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

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