Bulgarian News Agency 22m

Cabinet Establishes Interagency Working Group on Industrial Cooperation in Defence

The caretaker Government Thursday approved the establishment of an interagency working group to coordinate industrial cooperation in projects for the procurement of defence equipment and products for the needs of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, the Government Information Service reported. The working g»»»

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Naharnet 36m

Trump says Israel, Lebanon have agreed ceasefire, invites Aoun and Netanyahu to White House

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire Thursday, and said he was trying to set up the first-ever meeting between the leaders of the two countries. Following what he called "excellent" phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Leb»»»

France24 37m

Pope Leo blasts 'handful of tyrants' ravaging world during Cameroon visit

Pope Leo XIV condemned "a handful of tyrants" that were ravaging the world with war on Thursday, calling instead for the billions spent every year on weapons to go instead towards healthcare and education. The pontiff's strident comments came during a visit to Cameroon's separatist west, where thou»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 46m

Nation's Main Priority Is Addressing Country's Demographic Crisis, Top-of-the-List Candidate for Varna Says

Dimitar Karbov, the top-of-the-list candidate of Nation for Varna, is quoted by the party’s press office as saying that "Children are our greatest treasure and hope for Bulgaria’s future, which is why addressing the country’s demographic crisis is a top priority for Nation." Karbov added that solvi»»»

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Al Majalla 57m

Glimpses of Bush's Iraq debacle appear in Trump's foray into Iran

In a speech in Riyadh in May 2025, US President Donald Trump appeared to criticise his White House predecessors, including fellow Republican President George W. Bush, for invading Iraq in 2003, bringing down Saddam Hussein’s regime, and trying to rebuild the Iraqi state. Trump’s barb was at “so-cal»»»

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Al Awsat 57m

Tension, Veiled Threats Mark al-Hayya’s Meeting with US Official in Cairo

Cairo is seeing renewed diplomatic momentum on Gaza, with mediators working to narrow gaps between Hamas and Israel, alongside the United States and Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza at the Board of Peace. A meeting in Cairo on Tuesday brought together Hamas chief negotiator Khali»»»

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UPI 58m

Pope Leo XIV touts peace in area hit by separatist fighting in Cameron - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba orphanage in Yaounde, Cameroon, Wednesday. Pool photo by Alberto Pizzoli April 16 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV spent his second day in Cameroon in the city of Bamenda, the center of separatist fighting, calling for pe»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Trump speaks with President Aoun, announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: President Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, to begin on Thursday at 5pm ET. Why it matters: The U.S. has been pressing for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon for several days, while working in parallel on a potential peace deal with Iran. “I just had e»»»

UPI 1h

Delcy Rodríguez hires U.S. lobbyist for possible presidential campaign - UPI.com

The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, speaks at a pro-government event in Caracas on Monday to commemorate National Dignity Day, which marks the return of the late former president Hugo Chavez to the presidency after being ousted in a coup. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA April 16 (UPI)»»»

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France24 1h

Growing discontent as 36 Democrats back Bernie Sanders’ bid to block arms sales to Israel

More than three dozen Democrats backed a bid by Senator Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block US arms sales to Israel, reflecting growing unease over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and conflicts in Gaza and Iran. The measures failed, opposed by Republicans, but underscored rising dissent within t»»»

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France24 1h

Israel-Lebanon peace talks: Future negotiations depend on 'confidence-building measures'

Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Bilal Y. Saab, Senior Managing Director of TRENDS US.Former Pentagon Official in the first Trump administration. According to Saab, Lebanon is at a crossroads: the government is committed to reform, is fundamentally “pro-Lebanese” and rejects interference from e»»»

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France24 1h

Perspective - Bohlale Mphahlele: Inventor of Alerting Earpiece on helping save women's lives

A woman who came to the world's attention at the age of just 16 has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how helping women has been an honour for her. Now 22, as a teenager Bohlale Mphahlele invented what she calls the Alerting Earpiece, designed to help protect women against sexual predators. She spoke »»»

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France24 1h

Turmoil at publisher owned by French billionaire Bolloré sparks exodus of top authors

More than 100 authors said they would leave France's Grasset publishing house on Thursday after the surprise departure of its long-time CEO, thought to be sparked by a disagreement with billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré. Critics accuse Bolloré of championing far-right views in his media e»»»

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France24 1h

Entre Nous - Savour or scramble? France's changing lunch breaks

From a quick sandwich or a supermarket salad, to a three-course meal, to solo dining, lunch breaks are evolving in France. Has French culture reached a fork in the road when it comes to its traditional lunch break? With upcoming reforms to meal vouchers (titres-restaurant), we take a look at h»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Shura Council Speaker affirms Qatar's continued mediation approach, calls for emergency item to support peace

Istanbul: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the State of Qatar, under the leadership of The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, will continue its steadfast approach based on dialogue, mediation, and preventing escalation, which contributes to supportin»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Germany's Foreign Minister

Berlin: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Thursday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Johann Wadephul. The meeting discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly those re»»»

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France24 1h

Press Review - Russia warns drone companies in Europe could be 'potential targets'

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 16: We take a look at the latest coverage from the Russian independent papers. Next: a story about how new technologies are helping the elderly to combat loneliness. Also: a baby elephant has a similar story to that of Punch the monkey. Finally, why did a British»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

S. Korea tourist arrivals hit record high in Q1, up 23% on-year

South Korea recorded a first-quarter record of 4.76 million foreign tourist arrivals, up 23 percent from a year earlier, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday. The figure represents the highest first-quarter total on record, achieved despite geopolitical tensions in the Mid»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Trump calls Aoun, reportedly tells him ceasefire within hours

President Joseph Aoun held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during which he thanked the U.S. leader for his "efforts" to secure a ceasefire with Israel, the Lebanese Presidency said. "President Aoun reiterated his thanks for the efforts Trump is making to achieve a ceasefir»»»

Gulf News 3h

UAE steps up global financial partnerships in Washington meetings

Dubai: The UAE has held a series of high-level meetings with global finance leaders in Washington, focusing on strengthening financial partnerships, expanding tax frameworks and reinforcing its role in supporting international financial stability. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Bunk beds onboard Air New Zealand Economy class? It's true - Here's how much it costs

Dubai: The future of travel is here. At least, according to Air New Zealand, which said it will begin selling access to its Economy Skynest sleep pods from May 18, 2026. The airline is offering lie-flat sleeping berths to economy and premium economy passengers on some of the world’s longest commerc»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Meghan Markle claims to be 'most trolled person' in world

Sydney: Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle claimed Thursday she has been "bullied and attacked" on social media every day for a decade and was "the most trolled person in the entire world". The 44-year-old former American actress made the comments during the couple's four-day tour of Australia, as t»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Finland proposes 'civic knowledge' test for citizenship

Helsinki: The Finnish government on Thursday proposed that a test covering knowledge of Finnish society would be required for gaining citizenship, as the country continues to tighten its immigration policy. The proposed citizenship test -- to be completed in either of Finland's two main official la»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Bayern fans apologise after photographers injured at Real game

Munich, Germany: Bayern Munich supporters have apologised after several photographers were injured when fans stormed over barriers at the end of Wednesday's home Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. With scores level in the tie, Bayern's Luis Diaz and Michael Olise both scored late i»»»

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BNE 4h

Russia publishes European address of Ukrainian drone-makers

Russia’s defence ministry has released what it said were the names and addresses of Ukrainian-linked enterprises across Europe involved in the production of military drones on April 16.  “The European public should bo»»»

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BNE 4h

Russia publishes European address of Ukrainian drone-makers

Russia’s defence ministry has released what it said were the names and addresses of Ukrainian-linked enterprises across Europe involved in the production of military drones on April 16.  “The European public should bo»»»

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Gulf News 4h

New Dubai law: Parents liable for kids’ scooter misuse

Dubai: Parents in Dubai could soon be held legally responsible for their children’s unsafe use of electric scooters, under a new draft law aimed at curbing rising safety risks on the roads. The proposed legislation—prepared by Dubai Police in coordination with key partners including the Roads and T»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Indonesia to send fertiliser to Australia amid shortfall

Canberra: Australia has brokered a deal for Indonesia to supply 250,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Australian farmers facing shortfalls, officials said Thursday, as the Middle East crisis disrupts supply. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the deal, which fills 20 percent of the fertilise»»»

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MIA 4h

Dimitrieska-Kochoska attends IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings

Skopje, 14 April 2026 (MIA) – Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska, is visiting Washington, D.C., USA from April 14 to 18 to take part in the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG). While in Washington D.C., the Ministry of Finance said»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

EU, NATO to Work to Strengthen Relationship, Von der Leyen Says 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that she agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to work in the coming weeks to strengthen the European Union's relationship with the military alliance. "We discussed the upcoming NATO Summit and how we can upscale defense in»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Historic CBSE Class 10 results 2026 in UAE as multiple students score perfect 100%

Dubai: The CBSE Class 10 board examination results for 2026 (Phase 1) have delivered a historic moment for Indian schools across the UAE, with multiple students scoring a perfect 100% and almost all institutions recording a 100% pass rate. What makes the results even more extraordinary is the backd»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Greenland celebrates new international airport

Qaqortoq, Denmark: A commercial aircraft landed on Thursday for the first time in Qaqortoq, Greenland's fourth-largest town, whose new airport means that the whole of the Arctic island -- coveted by US President Donald Trump -- has international connections. The flight between Nuuk, the Greenlandic»»»

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UPI 4h

Keir Starmer tells social media firms he is considering a child ban - UPI.com

Europe, Middle East and Africa President of Snap, Ronan Harris (L), and Wifredo Fernandez, director of global government affairs at X, leave No. 10 Downing Street in London on Thursday morning after meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss ways to protect children safe when they are on social»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

EU spells out how Google must share data with rivals

Brussels, Belgium: The European Commission set out Thursday how it wants Google to make a wide range of data accessible to rival search engines in order to comply with the bloc's digital rules. The announcement forms part of amicable proceedings launched in January to ensure Google meets its obliga»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Berri warns against direct talks, says Khalil in KSA on a mission

Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri has made no secret of his "displeasure and resentment" at President Joseph Aoun and PM Nawaf Salam's decision to engage in direct negotiations with Israel, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Wednesday. "He reiterates to his visitors his categorical rejection of any fo»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Lebanese President, US Secretary of State discuss ceasefire efforts

Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed, in a phone call today with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Washington's efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. During the call, Rubio affirmed his country's continued efforts to achieve a ceasefire between the two side»»»

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Sana 4h

Syria welcomes complete handover of U.S.-held military sites

Damascus, April 16 (SANA) Syria’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the transfer of military sites previously operated by U.S. forces to the Syrian government, saying the move marks a step toward restoring state control over all territory. In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said the handover reflects»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Amir, Sultan of Oman discuss regional developments, de-escalation efforts

Muscat: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, discussed developments in the region amid rising regional tensions. The two sides met at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat, where they exchanged views on current developments, particularl»»»

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Business-review 4h

Op-ed | Marcelo Castellanos (IFC): How sustainable logistics infrastructure can strengthen Romania’s role in European value chains

Industrial and logistics infrastructure is a quiet enabler of modern economies — and a critical foundation for job creation. From manufacturing and e-commerce to export competitiveness, high-quality logistics networks underpin productivity, resilience, and integration into global value chains that »»»

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UPI 5h

Prediction markets create forum for trading on non-public information - UPI.com

1 of 3 | The rise in prediction markets and an email to White House staff have lawmakers weighing how to regulate prediction markets and prevent government officials from trading using nonpublic information. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- The rise in prediction mark»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them

More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran. The two resolutions to block U.S. sales of bulldozers and »»»

Gulf News 5h

What should families do if they rely on school buses and cannot arrange alternative transport?

UAE schools are heading back to in-person learning from Monday, April 20, but the return looks different depending on which school your child attends. While some schools have told parents their campuses will not be opening on that date, others are requiring students who travel by private transport »»»

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Al Manar 5h

Pakistan: Lebanon Part of Broader Ceasefire

Pakistan stressed on Thursday that Lebanon remains part of the ceasefire agreement in place between the United States and Iran, stressing that stability in Lebanon is essential for the success of peace talks in the region. “Lebanon, in our interpretation, is part of the broader ceasefire,” Foreign »»»

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RT 5h

EU spied on Hungary’s Viktor Orban for years – former Slovak minister

The EU spy campaign that helped bring down Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is a lesson to anyone who defies Brussels, former Slovak Interior Minister Vladimir Palko has warned. “What they did to Orban yesterday, they can do to you tomorrow,” he told the outlet ‘Marker’ on Monday. Orban’s Fide»»»

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Gulf News 5h

What should families do if they rely on school buses and cannot arrange alternative transport?

UAE schools are heading back to in-person learning from Monday, April 20, but the return looks different depending on which school your child attends. While some schools have told parents their campuses will not be opening on that date, others are requiring students who travel by private transport »»»

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Business-review 5h

Dana Nae Popa (pastel): Clients are looking for clarity, perspective and ideas that can make a real difference

In our recently launched series of interviews dedicated to the MarComm industry, BR sat down with Dana Nae Popa, Owner & Managing Director pastel and President Asociatia pastel and talked about the agency celebrating 20 years, top moments during this time, clients and what they are looking for, tre»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the Earth during his visit to Cameroon

Bamenda: Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace Thursday in the epicentre of a separatist conflict considered one of the world’s most neglected crises. Leo travelled to the western Cameroon city of Bamenda, w»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Liwa project supports houbara breeding and desert wildlife conservation

In the heart of the Liwa desert, an Emirati-led project is helping protect wildlife and preserve heritage, with a focus on breeding the houbara bustard, a key symbol of the UAE’s desert environment. The project, led by Ahmed Hayay Al Mansoori, began as a personal initiative and has grown into a str»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Aoun reportedly rejects direct call with Netanyahu, insists on ceasefire before any talks

President Joseph Aoun on Thursday stressed the importance of a ceasefire before any direct negotiations with Israel, ahead of possible talks with Israel's leader that Beirut has not confirmed will take place. "The ceasefire requested by Lebanon with Israel is the natural starting point for direct n»»»

Business-review 5h

Roxana Memetea (DDB): In a world where everyone can produce quickly, the role of the idea is more important than ever

In a new series of interviews launched today, BR set down with Roxana Memetea, Managing Director DDB, and talked about her wishes for 2026, both for the agency and the advertising industry, clients and what they are looking for, trends and many more. By Romanita Oprea How did you start the year / W»»»

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