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The Iran War Has Revealed Trump's Pressure Point: The Economy

Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands, but for US adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of his central vulnerabilities: economic pressure. Even with Iran’s announcement on Friday that it was re»»»

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Naharnet 10m

Trump: We'll make Lebanon great again, it's about time we did so

U.S. President Donald Trump said overnight that "hopefully the situation with Hezbollah will get straightened out quickly." "We will make Lebanon great again. It's about time we did so. The world has forgotten them, and they’re good people who have lived like hell for a long period of time," Trump »»»

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'Gouged': World Cup fans to pay 'insane' $150 for NY stadium train ticket

Newark, United States: World Cup fans will have to pay $150 -- more than 10 times the normal price -- for the quick round-trip train between New York and Meadowlands stadium when it hosts the tournament's final and seven earlier matches, local officials said Friday, drawing outrage. The 36 miles (5»»»

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Naharnet 22m

Macron blames Hezbollah for French peacekeeper's death in Lebanon

A French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack Saturday on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon that appeared to have been carried out by Hezbollah, French President Emmanuel Macron said. "Everything points to Hezbollah being responsible for this attack," he said on X, urging Lebanese au»»»

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ICC Qatar Successfully Concludes High-Level Webinar on Navigating Geopolitical Risk

Governance, ESG Compliance and Risk Priorities for Qatar's Private Sector," which brought together more than 200 participants from across the business and professional community. The webinar brought together a distinguished group of participants representing banks, law firms, embassies, real estate»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

One dead after car ploughs into crowd in Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia: A car ploughed into a group of pedestrians outside Melbourne Showgrounds on Saturday evening, leaving at least one dead and one seriously injured, Victoria Police of Australia said. "It is believed a grey Toyota mounted a kerb on Langs Road and struck two pedestrians just befo»»»

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Naharnet 37m

Iran says no date set for next round of talks with US

No date has been set for the next round of Iran–U.S. peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday. "Until we agree on the framework, we cannot set a date," Saeed Khatibzadeh told journalists on the sidelines of an annual»»»

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Turkish Ambassador: Strategic opportunities for Türkiye and Syria in energy market

Ankara, April 18 (SANA) Türkiye ‘s Ambassador in Damascus, Nuh Yılmaz, said on Saturday that Turkiye and Syria are before historic opportunity to enhance their energy market position following the seven-week closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy F»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Roman-era tomb uncovered in Egypt

Cairo, Egypt: Spanish archaeological mission uncovered a rare tomb dating from 30 BC to 395 AD in Egypt's central Minya province, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said Saturday. The find will help shed light on the funerary features during the Roman and Greek periods, the ministry s»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

Cabbage is trending this year: Here’s what to know about its nutrition

In a major plot twist most people probably did not see coming for 2026, cabbage is trending, taking the spotlight on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. Pinterest even named it this year’s "it” vegetable, predicting cabbage steaks, kimchi cocktails and other cabbage-forward recipes»»»

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The Peninsula 56m

Qatar Fund for Development Highlights Youth Programs at ECOSOC 2026

New York: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Convened under the theme "Innovate, Unite and Transform: Youth Shaping the Road to 2030," the Forum brought together youth, Membe»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QNB sees India's economy sustaining growth above 6 percent despite global headwinds

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the Indian economy to maintain robust growth despite global challenges and geopolitical volatility, projecting that strong domestic fundamentals will keep expansion above 6%, reinforcing its position among the world's fastest-growing major economies. I»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Explainer: NCSA issues guidelines on individual's Personal Data Privacy Protection Law in Qatar 

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency, NCSA, issued the Individuals’ Rights Guidelines that provide information to help understand rights under the Personal Data Privacy Protection Law. It urged individuals to know their rights, how to exercise these rights and their roles in the protecti»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an earlier move to soften surging energy prices. The license, issued by the Treasury Department, co»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE’s Ghobash says Palestine cause faces global delay

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) said that the Palestinian cause today faces a growing gap between the clarity of principle and the hesitation of international will to implement it, noting that this gap lies at the heart of the conflict as it reflects the disparity betwee»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Thailand urges public caution as melioidosis cases climb

Bangkok, Thailand: The Thai government is closely monitoring the melioidosis situation amid the ongoing concern over the rising trend of infections, as a total of 732 cases have been recorded nationwide from Jan. 1 to April 16, with 23 deaths, an official said on Saturday. Deputy Government Spokesp»»»

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Gulf News 2h

GCC states flag global food supply risks, call for coordinated international response

Dubai: Several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have raised concerns over mounting risks to global food supplies, calling for a coordinated international action to safeguard supply chains amid ongoing global disruptions. The call has come during a meeting held at the Philippine Embassy in Rome»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

French film star Nathalie Baye dead at 77: family to AFP

Paris, France: French film star Nathalie Baye, a multi-Cesar Award winner who starred in Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me if You Can," has died at the age of 77, her family told AFP on Saturday. Baye, a stalwart of French cinema, starred in some 80 films and took home the best actress Cesar -- France's»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Australia: One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne

A man has been arrested in Melbourne after a car mounted a kerb and struck two pedestrians, killing one and leaving another with life-threatening injuries, according to Victoria Police. According to the BBC, the incident occurred on Saturday in the suburb of Ascot Vale, when a grey Toyota struck th»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Had Plans to Take Control Over Iranian Oil While Preparing Attack - Lavrov

ANTALYA (Sputnik) - One of the goals of the US operation in Iran was to control the oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday. "I do not think there really were plans to destroy civilization. I think it is just a figure of speech. But the »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Says There Will Be No Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

ANTALYA, Turkey (Sputnik) - The Strait of Hormuz is open for merchant shipping, with possible technical restrictions due to mines, but there is no blockade and there will not be one, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has said. "There is no uncertainty for us on this issue. I cannot »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Es’hailSat signs MoU to boost broadcast infrastructure within Media City Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar and Es'hailSat have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding satellite broadcasting capabilities and strengthening digital media infrastructure for licensed companies operating within Media City Qatar. Under the agreement, Es'hailSat will explore l»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Türkiye Says Israel Using Security as Pretext to Acquire 'More Land'

Türkiye's top diplomat on Saturday accused Israel of creating an international "illusion" and using security concerns as a pretext to seize "more land," in the latest flare-up in escalating tensions between the two regional powers. Israel and Türkiye have been trading near-daily diplomatic barbs ov»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

EGYPT’s new is to create jobs and raise people’s living standards

Prime Minister Sherif Ismail said that there are no reforms without challenges, and that Egypt’s economic reform has went through its most difficult phase, and that the government is committed to continue its reform through, backed by the political leadership’s will and support, towards achieving i»»»

Al Awsat 3h

Abdelatty: Egypt Working with Pakistan on Lasting US-Iran Peace Plan

Egypt is working closely with Pakistan on a framework aimed at securing a lasting peace between the US and Iran, ⁠Foreign Minister Badr ⁠Abdelatty said on Saturday. He said Egypt, Türkiye, Pakistan and ⁠Saudi Arabia were coordinating a broader regional effort focused on preventing renewed escalatio»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Pakistan include four uncapped players for Bangladesh Tests

Karachi: Pakistan included four uncapped players in their squad announced Saturday for next month's two Test matches against Bangladesh, and also appointed Sarfaraz Ahmed as head coach. The matches, part of the World Test Championship (WTC) will be played in Dhaka (May 8-12) and Sylhet (12-16). Top»»»

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MIA 3h

FinMin meets IMF officials: Commitment to macroeconomic and public finance stability

Skopje, 17 April 2026 (MIA) - The Government remains committed to maintaining the macroeconomic and public finance stability, fiscal consolidation, accelerated and sustainable economic growth. It closely follows developments amid the global uncertainty and undertakes measurds to manage the challeng»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Yemen: Houthi Infighting Exposes Deepening Fractures

Rising violence within Yemen’s Houthi movement is highlighting deep internal divisions, as competition over influence and resources intensifies amid growing isolation and public discontent, analysts and local sources say. Recent incidents point to a weakness in managing internal disputes, with clas»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Nigeria rescues several bus kidnap victims

Jos, Nigeria: Several of 14 people who were kidnapped on Wednesday in Nigeria's central Benue State have been rescued, local police said. Kidnappings for ransom are common in Nigeria, but Africa's most populous country has been faced a surge of such attacks for months, particularly in the northern »»»

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MIA 3h

Shtip's Faculty of Agriculture hosts 5th Agroscience and Practice conference

Shtip, 16 April 2026 (MIA) — Agricultural experts, professors and students from seven countries convened Thursday at Goce Delchev University for the 5th annual Agroscience and Practice international conference. At the conference, local attendees as well as participants from the Czech Republic, Croa»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Austria recalls baby food jars in health scare

Vienna: A supplier of baby food jars in Austria is recalling a line saying a lethal substance may have been introduced through tampering. The HiPP brand said it was recalling its "entire line of baby food jars sold at SPAR Austria" as "it cannot be ruled out that a hazardous substance was introduce»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz over US blockade: What to know

Iran has said it is reinstating strict controls over the Strait of Hormuz, reversing an earlier move to ease transit as tensions with the United States escalate over an ongoing naval blockade. Iran’s central military command said on Saturday it would return to “strict management” of the strategic w»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

LIA to revalue its assets using one of the Big Four global auditing firms

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) announced last Wednesday (15 April) that it is to revalue its assets. This comes in line with its approved strategy and to reinforce its commitment to good governance principles and transparency and disclosure requirements, it said. This valuation project of it»»»

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MIA 3h

Nikoloski: Government softens crisis impact, no fuel supply interruptions

Skopje, 16 April 2026 (MIA) - The Government measures have managed to soften the impact of the crisis as much as possible, said Deputy PM and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski on Thursday. Deputy PM Nikoloski expressed hope that the crisis would soon end, considering the positive news coming »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iran Command Says Has Closed Hormuz Again over US Blockade

Iran's central military command announced on Saturday it would resume "strict management" of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a decision to unblock the strategic channel as part of negotiations with Washington. In a statement shared on state television, the headquarters said Washington had broken a »»»

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RT 3h

Trump claims uranium deal with Iran while Tehran rejects any potential transfer of its enriched stockpile

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the US would work alongside Iran, using “a lot of excavators” to recover Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium and bring it to the United States. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, however, reiterated that Iran would not give up the stockpi»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Pakistan military chief, PM head home after Iran war diplomacy blitz

Pakistan's powerful military chief and prime minister on Saturday concluded separate visits aimed at ending the Iran war, with Field Marshal Asim Munir leaving Tehran and premier Shehbaz Sharif headed home from Turkey. Munir met Iran's top leadership and peace negotiators during a three-day visit t»»»

Gulf News 4h

Hajj transport plan: Massive network ready for millions

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has activated its highest level of readiness across the transport and logistics system ahead of the 1447 Hajj season, mobilising air, land, rail and maritime networks to ensure the safe and seamless movement of millions of pilgrims. The Ministry of Transport and Logistics said t»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Al-Jadaan: Ending Conflicts, Securing Peace Are Essential to Sustainable Growth

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said the global economy’s ability to withstand crises depends on adopting a “unified strategic vision and swift reforms,” warning that excessive market optimism may be masking serious geopolitical risks, particularly conflicts that threaten supply security.»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE’s push for homegrown tax experts gains pace with first phase rollout of Emirati Tax Agent Programme

Dubai: The UAE’s drive to develop homegrown tax expertise has gained momentum with the rollout of the first phase of the Emirati Tax Agent Programme, as authorities move to strengthen national capabilities in the sector supporting the country’s economy. The initiative, announced at the Emaar Square»»»

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Libya Herald 4h

Grimaldi shipping holds meeting with Libya's Khoms Port - to strengthen partnership

Khoms Port reported last Wednesday (15 April) that it had held an expanded meeting with the Regional Director of the global shipping line, Grimaldi Group. The port said this is part of the strategic vision to develop maritime performance and enhance the efficiency of logistical operations at the po»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Turkiye says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'

Antalya, Turkiye: Turkiye's foreign minister on Saturday accused Israel of using security as a pretext to acquire "more land". "Israel is not after its own security. Israel is after more land. Security is being used by the Netanyahu government as an excuse to occupy more land," Hakan Fidan told the»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Pakistani Army: Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran came as part of ongoing efforts to end the war in the Middle East - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani Army: Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran came as part of ongoing efforts to end the war in the Middle East 18-04-2026 10:»»»

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Barzani Denounces ‘Suspicious Deals’ over Kirkuk Governorship

Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani on Friday rejected a recent political agreement in Iraq’s northern Kirkuk province that led to the appointment of a new governor, describing the process as the result of “suspicious deals”. Barzani, head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), said the move amounted t»»»

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Al Manar 4h

‘If Blockade Continues, The Strait Will Not Remain Open’: Qalibaf Dismisses Trump’s Hormuz Claims

Iran’s parliament speaker has categorically refuted successive false claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the rules set by the Islamic Republic concerning transit through the strategic waterway. In a post on X on Friday, Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf wrote, “The US p»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

 Solar power plant to be launched in Naryn, details discussed in Washington - | 24.KG

A solar power plant will be built in Konorchok area of Kochkor district of Naryn region and will begin generating energy in 2027. It was announced during a meeting between Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev and World Bank Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Gandolfo, which t»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Sharaa: Golan is Syrian Land, Any Other Status is Invalid

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said the Golan Heights are “occupied Syrian land” and that any recognition of Israeli sovereignty there would be “null and void,” stressing that the international community does not accept Israel’s claim. Speaking at the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Sharaa said Is»»»

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Libya Herald 4h

Libya’s Ras Jedir crossing is a strategic crossing into the depth of African markets: Tunisia’s Chargé d'affaires

Speaking to Tunisian media last Tuesday (14 April), Mohamed Habib Sassi, Chargé d’affaires a.i. at the Embassy of Tunisia in Tripoli highlighted the strategic importance of the Ras Jedir crossing, as a pivotal crossing point as a transit corridor for transit towards the depth of landlocked Africa. »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Explainer: What to know about Strait of Hormuz reopening?

Tehran: Although the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world's oil supply, has been declared fully open for commercial vessels, its operational status remains contested. Both Washington and Tehran confirmed on Friday that the strait had been completely open for all commercial vessels. Howe»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal

Sydney: Japan agreed on Saturday on a deal to provide Australia's navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates, part of a wider military build up by Canberra aimed at boosting its long-range firepower to deter China. Under the deal announced last year and billed as one of Japan's biggest »»»

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