France24 17m

Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed US-Iran talks

President Donald Trump said the US Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Monday morning after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan collapsed without agreement. This announcement fuelled fears of further disruption to global energy supplies and shipping routes. President Donald Trump on »»»

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BNE 36m

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

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BNE 36m

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

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BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 36m

Iran-linked hackers claim major cyberattack on Dubai government infrastructure

The Iran-linked hacker group Handala has claimed to have launched a large-scale cyberattack against three Dubai government organisations, alleging it destroyed six petabytes of data and extracted 149 terabytes of classified documents. »»»

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BNE 36m

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

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BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 36m

COMMENT: Iran and the US, where maximalism meets survival and peace cannot follow

The scene in Pakistan’s capital this weekend carried the weight of history. For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, senior American and Iranian officials sat in the same city, and very nearly the same room, to negotiate an end to a war that has already consumed the calculus of several»»»

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BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 36m

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

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BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 36m

British drone flew over Lebanon shortly before Israeli strikes

A British military drone flew over eastern Lebanon on the same day Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed more than 300 people in less than 10 minutes, according to flight-tracking data analysed by Middle East Eye, prompting renewed scrutiny of the UK’s intelligence role in the region. »»»

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BNE 36m

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

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BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 36m

COMMENT: Iran and the US, where maximalism meets survival and peace cannot follow

The scene in Pakistan’s capital this weekend carried the weight of history. For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, senior American and Iranian officials sat in the same city, and very nearly the same room, to negotiate an end to a war that has already consumed the calculus of several»»»

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BNE 36m

British drone flew over Lebanon shortly before Israeli strikes

A British military drone flew over eastern Lebanon on the same day Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed more than 300 people in less than 10 minutes, according to flight-tracking data analysed by Middle East Eye, prompting renewed scrutiny of the UK’s intelligence role in the region. »»»

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BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 36m

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 36m

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 36m

Iran-linked hackers claim major cyberattack on Dubai government infrastructure

The Iran-linked hacker group Handala has claimed to have launched a large-scale cyberattack against three Dubai government organisations, alleging it destroyed six petabytes of data and extracted 149 terabytes of classified documents. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 36m

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 41m

Hungarians vote for regime change

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar delivered a victory speech before tens of thousands of supporters after securing a historic landslide win in the April 12 elections, bringing an end to Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule. With nearly 99% of votes counted, the Tisza Party is projected to win 138 of »»»

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France24 60m

Peruvians head to the polls amid political chaos and rising crime

Peruvians head to the polls on Sunday in a crowded and unpredictable presidential election, with crime-weary voters set to choose their ninth leader in a decade, in a context of deep frustration over corruption and rising violence. Peru votes on Sunday to elect its ninth president in a decade, with»»»

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France24 1h

Middle East war live: Iran navy chief calls Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz Strait ‘ridiculous’

Iran's navy chief Shahram Irani on Sunday dismissed US President Donald Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz as "ridiculous and funny". Trump said the US navy would begin blocking ships from entering or leaving the crucial waterway –de facto controlled by Iran – after negotiations betwee»»»

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France24 1h

US and Iran fail to reach a deal after peace talks in Islamabad

The United States and Iran ended peace talks on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the war, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt as both sides blamed each other for the breakdown and signaled little progress on core disputes. The United States and Iran ended face-to-face talks on Sunday»»»

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France24 1h

Lebanon protests talks with Israel

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are set to begin Tuesday in Washington, with Israel urging Lebanon’s government to take responsibility for disarming Hezbollah — a move widely seen as nearly impossible and one that could risk pushing the country into civil war, which some analysts say would »»»

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France24 1h

Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh wins sixth term in office

Djibouti’s long-serving President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh claimed a landslide election victory on Saturday, securing a sixth consecutive term in office with nearly 98 percent of the vote.  Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Saturday claimed a landslide victory in an election that secured »»»

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France24 1h

Leo XIV to make history with first-ever papal visit to Algeria

No pope has ever set foot in Algeria. That changes on Monday, when Pope Leo XIV opens an African tour with a two-day visit to the Muslim-majority country. The Vatican frames it as a milestone for interfaith dialogue. Algiers, increasingly isolated on the world stage, has its own reasons to welcome »»»

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France24 1h

Military air strikes kill dozens of people in northeast Nigeria, Amnesty International says

Military air strikes on a village in northeastern Nigeria killed dozens of people on Saturday, Amnesty International reported Sunday. The country's air force initially said it had struck a "known terrorist enclave and logistics hub" before later saying it was launching an investigation into the att»»»

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France24 1h

More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action rally in London

Police in London arrested more than 500 people at a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Saturday, as activists gathered in Trafalgar Square to show support for the banned group Palestine Action, in a mass protest that has intensified a debate over civil liberties and the right to dissent. Police in Lo»»»

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France24 1h

Russia refuses to extend Easter truce unless Zelensky 'accepts its terms'

Russia warned Sunday it will not extend an Orthodox Easter truce with Ukraine unless Volodymyr Zelensky accepts its terms, saying the war will resume if Kyiv refuses. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov cast the decision as Zelensky’s, arguing peace could come “literally today” if Ukraine agr»»»

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France24 1h

Hungary ousts Orbán after 16 years as pro-EU challenger wins shock election

Hungarian voters delivered a shock election result on Sunday, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule and handing victory to pro-European challenger Péter Magyar, in a vote set to reshape Hungary’s ties with the EU and reverberate across global far-right movements. Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US begins high-risk operation to reopen Hormuz, deploys mine-clearing assets

The US military has launched a high-risk effort to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warships and mine-clearing assets to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy routes while announcing a naval "blockade" on all Iran ports. The US Central Command said the US Navy s»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launches innovative microgrid project for federal government buildings

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced the launch of an innovative strategic project to implement microgrid systems, marking a significant step forward in reinforcing the UAE’s approach to building a smart, resilient, and adaptive energy ecosystem. The initiative »»»

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Gulf News 2h

How UAE is keeping food and essentials moving despite shipping strain

Dubai: Keeping supermarket shelves stocked has become a logistics exercise playing out across ports, highways and international corridors, with operators reworking supply chains to ensure food and essential goods continue to reach the UAE without disruption. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

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Gulf News 3h

30 killed in stampede at tourist site in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE: At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel during a crowded tourist event, authorities said, with officials warning the death toll could rise. The stampede occurred in northern Haiti during celebrations at the site, popular with local tourist»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Tisza Party secures two-thirds majority, set to enter Parliament with dominant mandate

With nearly all votes counted, the Tisza Party has secured 137 parliamentary seats—enough for a two-thirds majority—in Hungary’s new National Assembly. The Fidesz–KDNP alliance won 55 seats, while Mi Hazánk will be represented by 7 members in parliament. According to near-final results, the composi»»»

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UPI 3h

President Trump dismisses entire Presidio Trust board in San Francisco - UPI.com

The Presidio, near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, is managed by the Presidio Trust. All board members were fired this week. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo April 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has dismissed all six members of the Presidio Trust board, removing the lead»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday: military

The US military said Sunday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports within hours, after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed with Washington blaming the Islamic republic's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions. The announcement came despite a ceasefire agreed on Wednesday aimed at pausing th»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Lebanon PM says 'working' to get Israeli troop withdrawal

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon that the fight there was far from over. Red Cross vehicles hitThe Lebanese Red Cross said in a statement that one of its paramedic»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Awqaf inaugurates Khamis Ouwida Al Muraikhi Mosque in Rawdat Rashid

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated the Khamis Ouwida Sarheed Al Muraikhi Mosque in the Rawdat Rashid area, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand religious infrastructure in line with urban growth. The mosque, built on a 2,500-square-meter plot and endowed by »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Nahyan bin Mubarak attends Easter celebrations at Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended Easter celebrations at St Anthony Cathedral of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Essam Ashour, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the UAE, alongside members of»»»

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UPI 5h

At least 30 dead, dozens injured in stampede at tourist site in Haiti - UPI.com

During a celebration of the Citadelle Laferriere in Haiti, one of the nation's most historic sites, a stampede near the entrance of the landmark resulted in the deaths of 30 people and dozens more being injured. Screenshot courtesy Citadelle Laferriere/Instagram April 12 (UPI) -- A stampede at a hi»»»

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RT 5h

Pentagon announces ‘blockade’ of Iranian ports

The US Department of War has announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13, after US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. The US Central Command said the blockade would apply to »»»

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RT 5h

A nation at the crossroads: Why the Hungarian election is so dramatic

Viktor Orban will most likely win the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary on April 12; however, for the ruling party, this will be an extremely difficult and hard-fought victory. The issue is not the loss of charisma by the bright and skillful long-standing leader of Fidesz, nor even the 25»»»

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