UPI 3h

Lebanon steps up diplomacy to confirm inclusion in U.S.–Iran cease-fire - UPI.com

People flee from areas the Israeli army has warned could come under attack in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 9 (UPI) -- Lebanese officials engaged Thursday in intensive diplomatic contacts to confirm the country's inclusion in the Pakistan-mediated U.»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai real estate transactions jump 31% to Dh252b in Q1 2026

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate sector recorded a strong start to 2026, with total transactions reaching Dh252 billion in the first quarter, marking a 31 per cent year-on-year increase in value and a 6 per cent rise in volume. Data released by the Dubai Land Department showed that 60,303 real estate tra»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Kerala election: Indian expats in UAE cast votes despite conflict grounding plans of many

Dubai: The conflict in the region may have grounded thousands of Keralite expats' election plans this year, but for a determined few, no airfare was too steep and no disruption too great to stop them from exercising their democratic right. Regional tensions that forced airlines to scale back servic»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Latin America growth slips as weak investment persists, World Bank says

The World Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.4% recorded last year, warning that the region faces a toxic combination of weak investment, tight fiscal space, and persistent productivity deficits that no amount of industrial policy can easi»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

EU lawmakers want to tax Big Tech to fund budget

Brussels, Belgium: EU lawmakers on Thursday demanded a European Union-wide tax on the world's biggest tech companies to help fund the 27-country bloc's next seven-year budget. The EU is facing one of its biggest battles this year over the 2028-2034 budget, which the executive set at two trillion eu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Grand Hotel Sveti Vlas Focuses on Year-round Spa and Fitness Tourism Concept

Grand Hotel Sveti Vlas, part of the Grand Hotel Resorts by Pulse chain, strengthens its position as a premier destination for a healthy lifestyle through a major renovation and a combination of sports and relaxation facilities. The hotel offers year-round service, combining the seaside climate with»»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 7h

Economic relief measures rolled out for 3 Dubai free zones - What are they?

Dubai: The government of Dubai has unveiled a new set of economic support measures to strengthen business resilience and ease operational costs for companies across key free zones. Announced by the Dubai Media Office, the initiative comes under the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) a»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Middle East airspace warning extended: Airlines halt flights amid rising tensions

Dubai: Europe’s aviation safety watchdog has extended its warning to airlines to avoid large parts of the Middle East airspace until April 24, amid the ongoing regional crisis. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB), keeping restr»»»

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Gulf News 8h

How Dubai is using endowments to build a sustainable education future

Dubai: The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has reported a significant rise in its educational endowment portfolio, with total assets reaching Dh718 million this year, a 52 percent increase from the previous year. The growth has reflected the emirate’s continued focus o»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Tehran: More Than 3,000 Iranians Killed During War

More than 3,000 people were killed throughout Iran during the war ⁠that began on February ⁠28, Iran's forensic chief ⁠told state media on Thursday, adding that 40% of the dead needed forensic work ⁠to be ⁠identified and returned to families. Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart sugg»»»

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Gulf News 11h

KHDA chief conveys Sheikh Hamdan’s regards to Dubai student who wrote heartfelt letter to him

Dubai: A touching exchange between a young student, her mother and senior education officials has captured hearts after Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) shared a video of their virtual meeting on Instagram. The conversation featured Aisha Miran, Director General of KHDA, spe»»»

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24 News Agency 11h

Parliament approves agreement with ADB to support KR in emergency situations - | 24.KG

The Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) approved a grant agreement with the Asian Development Bank to support Kyrgyzstan in emergency situations. The decision was made at its meeting. As Deputy Finance Minister Nurbek Akzholov previously noted, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will allocate a grant of $28»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Modi to push bill that will increase number of women in parliament

New Delhi, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday he is pushing a bill to fast-track a law guaranteeing at least one-third of lawmakers are women, and potentially expanding seats by two-fifths. If passed, the measure would sharply increase the number of women candidates and electe»»»

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Naharnet 12h

Rescuers search for survivors in Lebanese capital as new Israeli strikes hit south

Rescuers searched for survivors under the rubble of destroyed buildings in Beirut on Thursday as Lebanon observed a day of mourning after Israeli strikes across the country killed more than 200. The Israeli military carried out further strikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least five people in Ab»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Euro Adoption in Bulgaria Has Limited Impact on Consumer Prices, ECB Analysis Shows

Bulgaria’s transition from the lev to the euro has so far had a limited and largely one-off impact on consumer prices, said experts from the European Central Bank (ECB) in an analysis published on the institution’s blog on Thursday. According to the calculations, inflation in Bulgaria would have be»»»

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France24 13h

'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry overdose death

A British-American dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who sold the drugs that killed "Friends" star Matthew Perry, and boasted she supplied an elite circle of Hollywood VIPs, was jailed for 15 years on Wednesday. Jasveen Sangha, 42, was one of five people charged over the death of the beloved Canad»»»

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Gulf News 13h

How Sharjah’s new university partnership will drive tourism, opportunities in the UAE

Sharjah: The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have joined forces to boost tourism innovation while giving students real-world experience in the UAE’s growing tourism sector. The partnership has been formalised on April 8 with th»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

Artemis Crew's Families Enthralled by Messages from Space

A week after astronaut Jeremy Hansen blasted off on the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, his wife Catherine recalled the anxiety and thrill of witnessing the journey from afar. The Canadian obstetrician-gynecologist told AFP that she has closely followed the mission carrying her husband amo»»»

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Actmedia 14h

President Dan welcomes U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

Romania's President Nicusor Dan on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, noting that weeks of conflict have affected energy and food costs."I welcome the agreement between the United States and Iran to establish a ceasefire, and we are grateful to Pakistan and other regio»»»

BNE 16h

COMMENT: Should the ceasefire fail, we could expect a ‘digital Hormuz’ scenario

In less than three years, the GCC states have quietly built something the world has not fully reckoned with: the most concentrated and strategically significant digital infrastructure outside the continental United States. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracte»»»

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BNE 16h

Beirut’s safe zones are gone as Israel targets beyond Hezbollah’s strongholds

For years, Beirut lived by an unspoken rule: war has its boundaries. The southern suburbs of the capital, traditional Hezbollah strongholds, would burn, frontlines would shift, but parts of the city, its administrative core, its coastal landmarks, remained untouched. »»»

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BNE 16h

COMMENT: Should the ceasefire fail, we could expect a ‘digital Hormuz’ scenario

In less than three years, the GCC states have quietly built something the world has not fully reckoned with: the most concentrated and strategically significant digital infrastructure outside the continental United States. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracte»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

COMMENT: Should the ceasefire fail, we could expect a ‘digital Hormuz’ scenario

In less than three years, the GCC states have quietly built something the world has not fully reckoned with: the most concentrated and strategically significant digital infrastructure outside the continental United States. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracte»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 16h

JD Vance praises Viktor Orban, accuses EU and Ukraine of meddling in Hungarian elections

US Vice President JD Vance praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his leadership on energy security, calling him a model for other European leaders to follow amid the continent's ongoing energy crisis at a joint press conference in Budapest on April 7. »»»

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France24 17h

French pair says not 'broken' after ordeal in Iranian prison

Two French nationals released after nearly four years in Iranian detention returned home on Wednesday, vowing to speak out about the “daily horror” of their imprisonment, as President Emmanuel Macron hailed the end of their ordeal. Two French nationals who returned home Wednesday after being held f»»»

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France24 17h

From Evin Prison to a dash through wartime Iran: How French couple’s four-year ordeal ended

French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris returned home on Wednesday after more than three and a half years in Tehran's most notorious jail and a perilous journey through a country at war. Their release, which Iran views as a “prisoner swap”, comes as France has»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 18h

Conflict hits airport revenue

Polish Airports (PPL) estimates the Middle East conflict has reduced Warsaw Chopin Airport revenue by 8–10% since its outbreak, with connections down about 9%, said board member Adam Sanocki. Around 80 weekly summer 2026 rotations linked to affected regions were planned. PPL sees long-term upside, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 23h

QC wins Rawda Award forExcellence in Social Work

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has won the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work in its first edition, receiving the Shield of Perfection in the Non Profit Organisations Category for its initiative ‘Generational Impact Makers Challenge’. The award recognises the initiative’s role »»»

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