Gulf News 15m

Why is April so hot in UAE right now? How long will it last? Summer weather forecast explained

Dubai: Across the UAE, temperatures have surged well above what is typical for April, catching many residents off guard after weeks of surprisingly mild and even cool weather. The mercury has already broken 44°C in parts of the country this week and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has sign»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18m

Stara Zagora Mayor Zhivko Todorov Leaves Leadership of His GERB Party

Zhivko Todorov, the long-serving mayor of Stara Zagora and a senior figure in GERB, announced he is stepping down from the party’s Executive Commission, its top executive body. The move became public through a Facebook post by Todorov, in which he said he would now focus entirely on the development»»»

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Al Awsat 25m

Oil Rises on Concern Over Escalating Middle East Tensions

Oil rose on Friday on concerns of a renewed military escalation in the Middle East after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and a lack of progress in re-opening the key waterway. Navigation through the strait, which before the war carried about a fifth»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Show up to lead: Debanjali Kamstra

Leadership demands accessibility to people, and being present when it matters most defines its true strength, highlighted Debanjali Kamstra, Founder and Managing Director, Veloche Group, during a fireside chat at the Limitless forum. Also Read: Limitless opens with focus on leadership, resilienceAl»»»

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Kathimerini 42m

Man barricades inside Athens home before domestic violence arrest

Police arrested a 55-year-old man Friday after he barricaded himself inside his home in the Athens suburb of Neos Kosmos following an alleged domestic violence incident involving his elderly mother, authorities said. According to public broadcaster ERT, the incident began Thursday after 6 p.m., whe»»»

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The Peninsula 43m

Qatar to clash with El Salvador in World Cup warm-up in Los Angeles

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on El Salvador in an international friendly at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, the Qatar Football Association announced yesterday, as Al Annabi continue their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match forms part of a crucial overseas training camp designed to»»»

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Sputnik 59m

Iran Provided Exceptions for Russia, Other Countries in Hormuz Strait Tariffs - Ambassador

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tehran has provided exceptions for a number of countries, including Russia, regarding transit fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. First Deputy Speaker of the Iranian parliament Hamid Reza Haji Babaei said Thursday»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Meta Slashes 8,000 Jobs, or 10% of its Workforce, as Microsoft Offers Buyouts

Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires. The company said it was making the cuts for the sake of efficiency and to allow new investm»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Lebanese ambassador says Trump's help 'can make Lebanon great again'

Speaking alongside Trump in the Oval Office, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said Israel and Lebanon “have never been next to each other more than today.” Leiter thanked Trump and Vice President JD Vance for a day he said was decades in the making. “We are going to keep going, working»»»

Naharnet 1h

Trump says it’s a 'must' for Iran to end funding for Hezbollah

The president reiterated that the U.S. continues to demand that Iran stop it’s backing of proxy groups in the Mideast, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, as part of any deal between Washington and Tehran to end the U.S. war on Iran. "Yeah, they’ll have to cut that," Trump said to a reporter’s question»»»

Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi to Amman flights now easier with Air Arabia’s new service

Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of direct flights to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) in Jordan, with the new service set to begin on May 1, 2026. The route will operate three times a week between Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Amman Civil Airport, offering passenger»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Yes, Bulgaria Pushes for Formal Coalition Agreement of Continue the Change and Democratic Bulgaria and Common Centre-Right Presidential Candidate

The National Council of the Yes, Bulgaria party, which is part of Democratic Bulgaria in its CC-DB coalition with Continue the Change, has adopted a decision tasking the party with proposing a formal coalition agreement to its partners in CC-DB, the party’s press office announced Friday. According »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Hezbollah says fired rockets at northern Israel

The Israeli army targeted Friday the southern villages of Touline and Kherbet Selem despite residents returning home to their southern towns and villages after a 3-week extension of the ceasefire. Hezbollah said on Thursday it fired rockets at northern Israel in response to the country's ceasefire »»»

UPI 1h

ICC panel finds sufficient evidence to try former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte - UPI.com

A three-judge panel of the International Criminal Court has ruled there is enough evidence to try Rodrigo Duterte, seen here as the president of the Philippines in 2019, on charges of committing crimes against humanity. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo April 24 (UPI) -- A three-judge pa»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al Rayyan clinch Gulf Club Champions League title

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan delivered a strong second-half performance to thrash Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab 3-0 in the final and lift the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) trophy at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. David Garcia, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Roger Guedes scored in the second half to delight the»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran National Unity Deals Major Blow to Enemy Front: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Ayatollah Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei praised the powerful effect of national unity in the Islamic Republic, saying the Iranian nation’s solidarity has significantly undermined enemy ranks. “Due to the strange unity created among compatriots, a fracture has occu»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon to the United States went "very well." The meeting was t»»»

Arab News 1h

Saudi scientists revive endangered fish after 30-year absence

RIYADH: After three decades of absence, the critically endangered Arabian Bream is being brought back from the brink through a joint breeding program between the National Center for Wildlife and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. The effort has achieved a 90 percent survival rate a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Interior Ministry's Acting Secretary General Says He Has Been Pressured

In a video message on Facebook, Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev said that he had been pressured. "Yesterday [Thursday], I received my own message: 'Go home!' Those who have long relied on silence and obedience are trying the same approach again - with the same words and t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatari investments support Syria’s economic reforms, says Syrian Minister of Finance

Damascus: Syrian Minister of Finance H E Mohammed Yasser Barnieh affirmed that cooperation with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) in the project to assess the financial and banking sector represents an important strategic step in a qualitative transformation phase that the Syrian economy is wit»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Watch: Therapy animals bring smiles to Gaza children

Dubai: In a small art studio in the Gaza Strip, children are finding comfort and joy through an unusual form of therapy — interacting with animals. Rabbits, dogs, hedgehogs and birds are part of structured psychological support sessions designed to help children cope with stress. Project leader Ras»»»

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UPI 2h

On This Day, April 24: Benedict XVI becomes Roman Catholic pope - UPI.com

On April 24, 2005, Benedict XVI was installed in Rome as the 265th Roman Catholic pope. 1 of 4 | Pope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011. On April 24, 2005, Benedict XVI was officially installed in Rome as the 265th»»»

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Actmedia 2h

Sustainable Construction Barometer: 86% of Romanians familiar with sustainable construction concept; EU average 69%

The concept of sustainable construction is familiar to 86% of Romanians, well above the European average of 69%, according to the 2026 edition of the Sustainable Construction Barometer, published on Thursday by the Sustainable Construction Observatory by Saint-Gobain.Globally, awareness of the conc»»»

Actmedia 2h

Gov't amends rules on access for foreign workers - national platform and list of labour shortage

The Government on Thursday adopted an emergency ordinance on access for foreign workers to Romania's labour market, Government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu announced.The normative act aims to reduce illegal migration, protect foreign workers and safeguard the interests of Romanian workers, she told a»»»

Al Awsat 2h

'Cretaceous Kraken' Prowled the Seas During the Age of Dinosaurs

The Kraken is a huge tentacled sea monster from Norse folklore that drags ships and sailors down into the deep. During the age of dinosaurs, new research shows, there existed a creature as close to a real-life Kraken as you could possibly get - an enormous octopus that prowled the seas as an apex p»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Central Election Commission Deputy Chair: No Vote Rigging Reported

Interviewed on Bulgarian National Television on Friday, Central Election Commission (CEC) Deputy Chair and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva said there were no reports of vote rigging during the April 19 parliamentary elections. She added that she could comment on hypothetical assumptions about manipulat»»»

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Arab News 2h

What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs

Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there. For travelers, it can mean having to navigate a confusing web of passenger protections that vary widely depending on where they’re fly»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Poland’s largest hotel opens

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Alior expands in Krakow

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Jet starts Gdańsk park

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Pekao launches private debt

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Markets await tech test

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Tribunal boosts shareholder claims

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Silesia pushes supercity

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Poland shifts LPG imports

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Brzoska urges reform

At the European Economic Congress in Katowice, Rafał Brzoska said Poland’s biggest barrier to investment is not access to capital, but slow administrative procedures that delay projects and discourage investors. He argued that projects which can be completed within a year often wait several years f»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Apartment demand surges

Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) plans a record PLN 37 billion budget in 2026 to finance the energy transition and environmental projects. A major share will support thermal upgrades to public buildings, including schools and hospitals, alongside tr»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Retail enters AI era

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Alta forms energy venture

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

CEOs Reach Top Later

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Al Awsat 3h

A 60-Day Deadline Could Pressure Trump on Ending the Iran War

Washington - Robert Jimison Over nearly eight weeks of war in Iran, Republicans in Congress have turned back repeated efforts by Democrats to halt the operation and force US President Donald Trump, who began the conflict without congressional authorization, to consult with lawmakers on the military»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Hungary’s economic recovery expected to remain sluggish

Hungary’s economy is expected to grow only modestly this year, with consumption remaining the main driver of expansion, while investments are likely to pick up more meaningfully only in 2027, according to the Equilibrium Institute (ESI). For 2026, the Equilibrium Institute (ESI – Institute for Equi»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Fidesz prepares for complete renewal after defeat

Chancellery Minister Gergely Gulyás answered journalists’ questions after consultations on preparations for the next legislative term, addressing the causes of the election defeat and what comes next. Asked whether Viktor Orbán would also step down as leader of Fidesz, Gulyás referred to the party »»»

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Arab News 3h

South Korea prosecutors seek 30 years for Yoon over drone flights into North

SEOUL: South Korean special prosecutors requested a further 30-year term on Friday for jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly sending military drones into North Korea in 2024. Yoon is accused of ordering the incursion to help create the pretext for his failed declaration of martial law tha»»»

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Arab News 3h

Arab artists on display at the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 

Etel Adnan ‘Untitled’ The late Lebanese-American artist and writer was renowned for her use of bold colors in her paintings. “(Her) vibrant compositions unfold through rich, geometric fields of color, reflecting a dynamic interplay between abstraction and her deep-rooted engagement with landscapes »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

EU PMI contracts on the back of Middle-East conflict

Brussels: Economic activity in the euro area contracted in April, marking its first decline in 16 months, amid pressures stemming from the conflict in the Middle East and the resulting rise in energy prices and disruption of global supply chains. The composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for t»»»

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BNE 3h

Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy

Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»

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BNE 3h

Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy

Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»

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BNE 3h

Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy

Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»

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BNE 3h

Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy

Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»

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