Gulf News 8m

Kuwait keeps schools online until further notice

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that the learning process will continue remotely until further notice, stressing that no changes or new decisions have been issued so far. In a statement, the ministry said the measure is aimed at safeguarding students as well as teaching and admi»»»

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Arab News 10m

Trump says Iran will not execute eight women after his request

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Wednesday said Iran had halted alleged plans to execute eight women arrested over anti-government protests, after he urged Tehran to release them to help peace negotiations.Iran's judiciary, however, described the US president's claims as "false news," saying they had ne»»»

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UPI 13m

Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family's crypto business - UPI.com

President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump, walk to Marine One on April 10. The two are owners of World Liberty Financial, which is being sued by billionaire Justin Sun. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- A billionaire backer of the Trump family's World Liberty Financial cry»»»

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Qatar Tribune 17m

Education ministry to launch TIMSS 2027 pilot test on April 26

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the launch of the pilot test for the TIMSS 2027 international study, starting on Sunday, April 26, with the participation of a sample of 40 public and private schools, targeting fourth and eighth-grade students, as part of the preparati»»»

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BNE 19m

Venezuela presses IMF to unfreeze $5bn in assets as Chavista ranks show strain

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez has formally asked the International Monetary Fund to release nearly $5bn in frozen assets, testing the limits of a diplomatic rapprochement that has forced the country's ruling Chavista movement to abandon decades of ideological hostility towards the Wa»»»

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BNE 19m

Moldovan oligarch Plahotniuc gets 19-year sentence in $1bn bank fraud case

Businessman and former political power broker Vladimir Plahotniuc received on April 22 a 19-year sentence for five counts including the appropriation of $39mn and €3.5mn as part of a criminal organised group responsible for the 2014-2015 bank fraud known as the $1bn bank fraud. »»»

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BNE 19m

Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say

Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»

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Arab News 22m

NASA unveils new space telescope to give ‘atlas of the universe’

MARYLAND: NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets, possibly offering clarity about how ma»»»

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Arab News 22m

How the Strait of Hormuz blockade could ground Europe’s airlines within weeks

LONDON: Europe’s commercial aviation sector is moving closer to a jet fuel crunch as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to choke off supplies from the Gulf, threatening summer travel plans for millions and forcing airlines and governments to weigh rationing, cancellations and emergency fu»»»

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Jordan Times 50m

Jordan marks 1st International Day of Women in Industry — UNIDO

AMMAN — As Jordan joins the global celebration of the first International Day of Women in Industry, marked on April 21, the spotlight this year falls on a steady, transformative shift rather than a single defining breakthrough.Women are increasingly shaping the direction of industrial growth, both »»»

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Jordan Times 50m

JD14.2m total net profit for electricity distribution — EDCO

AMMAN — The Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO) achieved a net profit of JD14.2 million for the fiscal year 2025, compared with JD15.4 million in 2024, the company announced on Wednesday.The reported earnings include revenues from EDCO's 55.5 per cent stake in the Irbid District Electricity Com»»»

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RT 60m

Trump’s Iran war a strategic ‘disaster,’ expert tells RT

The war with Iran has been a strategic disaster for the US, leaving President Donald Trump in a weaker position at home and damaging American credibility, Quincy Institute co-founder Trita Parsi has told RT. He added that the conflict, which he said Israel had pushed for, had not unfolded as Washin»»»

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France24 1h

The Debate - World's worst energy crisis? Iran war sparks scramble for alternatives to Gulf oil

Will the world have enough fuel to fill the tank and fertilize the crops? The seizure of ships by Iran adding to global jitters as the extension of a ceasefire offers zero visibility on prospects for the planet’s biggest choke point for oil and gas. Nearly two months on, the Paris-based Internation»»»

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France24 1h

The Observers - Mapping the environmental toll of the Middle East war

Oil refineries set ablaze, missiles hitting pesticide factories, an oil slick in the Strait of Hormuz... In under two months, the US and Israel’s war on Iran has inflicted a heavy toll on the environment, fuelling concerns over the public health impact on local populations. It’s too soon to evaluat»»»

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France24 1h

Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two

Iranian forces targeted three container ships on Wednesday, seizing two, the latest incidents to threaten a crucial trade route in the Middle East war. Iran's parliament speaker said on Wednesday that the Islamic republic would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US naval blockade remain»»»

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Arab News 1h

Earth Day: ‘Our power, our planet’

JEDDAH/RIYADH: International Mother Earth Day, which is observed annually on April 22, was established by a 2009 UN General Assembly resolution to recognize the planet as humanity’s shared home and to promote action on climate change, livelihoods, and biodiversity loss. This year’s theme, “Our powe»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

ISIS Shifts Priorities, Seeks to Raise Cost of Rule in Syria

Syria has moved since early this year from internal unrest in the northeast, the coast, and the south to relative calm and attempts to impose a new security and political order, most clearly seen in the security file and in an agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces. But the shift has set up an»»»

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UPI 1h

Rep. David Scott, 80, of Georgia, dies - UPI.com

Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died. Photo courtesy of Scott's website. April 22 (UPI) -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died at 80, according to Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., who announced the death of the longtime congressman at a committee hearing Wednesday. Scott was a 12-term lawmaker who was first »»»

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UPI 1h

Mexico seeks answers from U.S. over agents in Chihuahua operation - UPI.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wants an explanation about the unauthorized participation of U.S. agents in field operations on Mexican territory. Photo by Alberto Estevez/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Mexico sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. Embassy req»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Education announces launch date of TIMSS 2027 pilot test

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the launch of the pilot test for the TIMSS 2027 international study, set to begin on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The pilot will involve a sample of 40 public and private schools, targeting students in Grades 4 and 8, as part of preparat»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Oil to Fabric: Middle East Crises Reshape Global Fashion

Rising oil prices are no longer just an energy market story; they are feeding directly into the cost of clothing. From petrochemical plants to fabric mills and retail racks, a complex supply chain is passing on higher costs, pushing up the final price consumers pay. According to the “Materials Mark»»»

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UPI 1h

Supreme Court Supreme hears arguments on permanent resident parole case - UPI.com

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Blanche vs. Lau, which would determine when immigration officers can demote a permanent resident's status to parole, a temporary status that can be revoked and result in deportation. File Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, April»»»

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Gulf News 1h

New Darb toll gates in Abu Dhabi: locations, fees, and who’s exempt

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the introduction of two new gates to the Darb Toll Gate System in Abu Dhabi. This initiative aims to enhance traffic flow on major roads, improve the efficiency of the road network, »»»

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RT 1h

Ukraine resumes flow of Russian oil via Druzhba pipeline – Hungarian energy giant

Ukraine has restarted the flow of Russian oil to the EU via the Druzhba pipeline after a pause of almost three months, Hungarian energy giant MOL has said. The company said in a statement that Ukrainian operator JSC Ukrtransnafta has informed it that Ukraine began receiving crude from Belarus via t»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Aoun says contacts ongoing to extend ceasefire

President Joseph Aoun’s comments on Wednesday came a day before a second meeting is scheduled to take place in Washington between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors. Aoun said in comments released by his office that preparations are ongoing for negotiations between Lebanon and Israel. He said the»»»

Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar University opens readmission application for 2026 Fall semester

DOHA: Qatar University's (QU) Admissions Department has announced that applying for readmission to undergraduate programs for the 2026 Fall semester is open, from April 19-29. Fall 2026 applications are available for all but the College of Sport Sciences, the University has said. Those eligible for»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Turns Internet Into Instrument of Neocolonialism

Control of the global digital infrastructure allows Western powers to control other nations like colonial powers of old controlled their colonies, veteran independent cybersecurity expert Lars Hilse tells Sputnik. How does it work?Building and maintaining data centers and undersea communication cab»»»

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RT 2h

RT explores Iran’s PR campaign targeting US and Israel

One of the more surprising turns of the US-Israeli war on Iran has been the sophistication of Tehran’s multi-pronged PR response. From memes to sleek AI-generated cartoons to official messaging, pro-Iranian online content looks like anything but the product of a stiff-necked self-centered bureaucra»»»

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UPI 2h

Devin Nunes out as CEO of Trump Media amid $1 billion losses - UPI.com

Former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned from his post as CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group Wednesday as the company’s losses topped $1 billion. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- Former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned from his post as CEO of Trump Media an»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE and Syrian Presidents discuss bilateral relations

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Ahmed Al Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed fraternal relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the development an»»»

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UPI 2h

JFK sees near miss of Air Canada, American Airlines planes - UPI.com

Two planes flew too close together at JFK International Airport on Monday. They were Air Canada and American Airlines flights. File Photo by Graham Hughes/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it is investigating a near miss between two planes landing in New York »»»

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BNE 2h

Peru election mired in crisis as ballot dispute delays runoff and topples electoral chief

Peru's general election, held on April 12, has produced what its fragmented political system reliably delivers: no first-round winner, a disputed count and a paralysed electoral authority. With no candidate near an outright majority, a runoff on June 7 is now certain. But who will face conservative»»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 2h

Peru election mired in crisis as ballot dispute delays runoff and topples electoral chief

Peru's general election, held on April 12, has produced what its fragmented political system reliably delivers: no first-round winner, a disputed count and a paralysed electoral authority. With no candidate near an outright majority, a runoff on June 7 is now certain. But who will face conservative»»»

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BNE 2h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 2h

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery to expand downstream petchem portfolio with major LAB facility

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is advancing plans to build a Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) production facility with a capacity of 400,000 tonnes per year, marking a major expansion of its downstream petrochemicals portfolio. »»»

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BNE 2h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 2h

Iran's Assembly of Experts selects Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader

Iran's Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, succeeding his father, the late Ali Khamenei, Tasnim News Agency reported on April 22. The appointment was confirmed as Sunni an»»»

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BNE 2h

Iran's Assembly of Experts selects Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader

Iran's Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, succeeding his father, the late Ali Khamenei, Tasnim News Agency reported on April 22. The appointment was confirmed as Sunni an»»»

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BNE 2h

Iran's Assembly of Experts selects Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader

Iran's Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, succeeding his father, the late Ali Khamenei, Tasnim News Agency reported on April 22. The appointment was confirmed as Sunni an»»»

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BNE 2h

Russian state agency warns Hungary's incoming government against reviewing Paks nuclear deal

An article by the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti takes a critical tone on the Paks nuclear project and cautions Hungary’s incoming leadership against revisiting the agreement, 444.hu writes on April 21. RIA ran the »»»

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BNE 2h

Putin's coal sector is running out of time and political cover

Russia's coal industry is heading toward a systemic crisis from which the Kremlin's patronage network can no longer shield it, according to a paper published this week by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The»»»

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UPI 2h

Mystery surrounds migrants U.S. wants to send to Paraguay; some rejected - UPI.com

Migrants from their their plane at the Guatemalan Air Force base after arriving on the last deportation flight of the year from the United States, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on December 30, 2025. File Photo by Alex Cruz/EPA ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, April 22 (UPI) -- Paraguay has rejected nine of the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Borislav Sarafov Resigns as Acting Prosecutor General, Politicians React

After nearly 3 years in office, Borislav Sarafov resigned as Bulgaria's acting prosecutor general on Wednesday morning. His tenure was overshadowed by a lingering controversy over his legitimacy. A number of Bulgarian courts argue that, under Judicial System Act amendments effective January 21, 202»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club

London: Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday. The 41-year-old had only been in charge for just over three months after being lured away from French side Strasbourg which is affiliated to Chelsea's»»»

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Arab News 2h

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club

LONDON: Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday. The 41-year-old had only been in charge for just over three months after being lured away from French side Strasbourg which is affiliated to Chelsea’s»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israeli drone dropped grenade on rescuers trying to save journalist, Lebanese official says

An Israeli drone ​dropped a grenade on rescuers trying to lift ‌a ‌wounded ​journalist ‌from ⁠rubble ​in Tayri, in ⁠southern Lebanon, a senior Lebanese ⁠military official told ‌Reuters ‌on ​Wednesday. The ‌official ‌said the Lebanese army asked ‌the Israeli military through a US-led ⁠mechanism ⁠to »»»

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Sputnik 3h

Iran Will Not Open Strait of Hormuz Until Ceasefire With US Violated - Official

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz as long as the United States violates the ceasefire, including with its naval blockade, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday. "A full ceasefire only makes sense when it is not violated by a naval blockade an»»»

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France24 3h

Food security: Why Guterres’s UN plan to get fertiliser flowing in Hormuz is stalling

The United Nations is pushing its proposal for a humanitarian corridor to get fertiliser and other essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively blocked since the start of the Iran war. This plan, which FRANCE 24 has seen, has yet to be approved by several countries.»»»

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RT 3h

Palantir, Alex Karp, and the ‘technofascist’ future

American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the »»»

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