Gulf News 21m

New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel's girlfriend

NEW YORK: The New York Times says the FBI investigated whether one of its reporters, Elizabeth Williamson, violated laws against stalking after she wrote a story nearly two months ago about how federal agents had been assigned to protect and give rides to FBI Director Kash Patel's girlfriend. The F»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion —its stock keeps falling

NEW YORK (AP) — Launched by the Trump family four years ago with great fanfare, Truth Social was not just going take on Twitter and Facebook as a “free speech” alternative but maybe even challenge Netflix by streaming movies. The stock soared. The business never took off. On Tuesday, the parent com»»»

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France24 47m

UK, France agree on three-year deal to curb Channel migrant crossings

Britain and France agreed a three-year plan to curb irregular Channel crossings, a French interior ministry roadmap showed on Wednesday. France will boost coastal policing by over 50% to 1,400 officers by 2029, while Britain will provide up to 766 million euros in funding, partly conditional on res»»»

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Ya Libnan 53m

Middle East war updates: Iran blames US for stalled talks and Israel kills Lebanese journalist – Ya Libnan

Share: The late Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist working for the pro-Hezbollah daily Al Akhbar newspaper, reports near a destroyed bridge in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon, on March 22, 2026 [Mohammed Zaatari/AP Photo] Senior Iranian officials have blamed Washington for stalled peace negotiations due to the U»»»

Gulf News 1h

Hormuz reopening 'impossible' due to ceasefire violations: Iran's Ghalibaf

Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said reopening the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global oil and gas shipping route — is “impossible” amid what Tehran calls “flagrant violations” of the current ceasefire by the United States and Israel. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Entrepreneur Justin Sun sues Trump family crypto venture

Entrepreneur Justin Sun filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing a Trump family-backed cryptocurrency platform of fraud and alleging he was blocked from withdrawing his assets. In a San Francisco federal court filing reviewed by AFP, the Chinese-born crypto billionaire and former Trump ally claims to »»»

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BNE 1h

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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Gulf News 2h

Israeli airstrike kills journalist in south Lebanon: civil defence

An Israeli airstrike killed a Lebanese journalist and wounded another on Wednesday while they were working near the border with Israel, according to their employer and rescuers. The civil defence agency's press office said rescuers were "able to recover the body of martyred journalist Amal Khalil, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UK, France agree 3-year deal to stop migrant crossings

Britain and France have agreed a new three-year deal to stop undocumented migrants making the risky journey across the English Channel, according to a French interior ministry roadmap seen by AFP Wednesday. Under the deal, France pledged to increase law enforcement on the coast by more than half to»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

The US ends its military presence in Syria: why now and what next?

On 15 and 16 April, the US evacuated its last remaining base in Syria, bringing to a close more than a decade of American military presence in the country. The withdrawal from the Qasrak base in Hasakah province amounts to a declaration by Washington and Damascus that relations between the two coun»»»

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UPI 3h

Navy secretary Phelan out, Pentagon says - UPI.com

Former U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan, far right, listens to Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan, second from right, in South Korea. Phelan is out as Navy Secretary effective immediately, the Pentagon said Wednesday. File Photo courtesy of Hanwha Ocean April 22 (UPI) -- John Phelan is out as »»»

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RT 3h

Florida probes ChatGPT and OpenAI over mass shooting

Florida has launched a criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over a shooting spree at Florida State University, which the perpetrator planned with the help of the AI chatbot. The incident occurred in April 2025, when the suspect allegedly killed two and injured six people. He was subsequently inju»»»

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Arab News 4h

UK, France agree three-year deal to stop migrant crossings

PARIS: Britain and France have agreed a new three-year deal to stop undocumented migrants making the risky journey across the English Channel, according to a French interior ministry roadmap seen by AFP Wednesday. Under the deal, France pledged to increase law enforcement on the coast by more than »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

‘Qatar’s diplomacy helps contain escalation, ensures int’l stability’

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In the midst of one of the most volatile regional crises in recent years, Qatar has emerged as a central diplomatic actor, deploying coordinated political, strategic, and economic efforts aimed at de-escalation, preserving the ceasefire, and ensuring the continued flow of glo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QC project provides clean water to thousands of families in Pakistan

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its continued efforts to address water scarcity, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a vital water project in Sindh Province, Pakistan, providing clean and safe drinking water to more than 5,000 people from vulnerable communities through solar‑powered solutions. »»»

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France24 4h

Pope Leo condemns inmate conditions on tour of infamous Equatorial Guinea prison

Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Bata on the last leg of his Africa tour Wednesday, delivering a rare public critique of inmate conditions in Equatorial Guinea. In his address, the pontiff urged respect for human dignity, highlighting concerns about overcrowding and justice in a country l»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Pezeshkian rebukes Trump: Breach of commitments, blockade, threats 'main obstacles' to genuine talks

US President Donald Trump has said Iran’s leadership is “seriously fractured”. Trump made this declaration in announcing another extension of the ceasefire and signaled that US pressure on Tehran will continue. He said the truce would be kept in place to give negotiations "more time", while the US »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

PPS achieves exceptionalsuccess in CBSE Grade Xexamination 2025–2026

Tribune News Network Doha Podar Pearl School (PPS) has celebrated another year of outstanding academic achievement, as its students delivered an exceptional performance in the CBSE Grade X Board Examinations for the academic year 2025–2026. The results stand as a testament to the institution’s unwa»»»

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Arab News 4h

Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in leadup to World Cup

MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s government said it was beefing up security at tourist sites after a man opened fire on tourists at pyramids outside of Mexico City less than two months before the FIFA World Cup. The Monday shooting, carried out by a lone gunman on top of one of the Teotihuacan pyramids — a UN»»»

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Arab News 4h

Report says US blocked $500mn cash shipment to Iraq over pro-Iran attacks

BAGHDAD: The United States blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from delivering the cash to Iraq, US media reported on Tuesday, piling pressure on Baghdad to fight Iran-backed militant groups. The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has suspended cash shipments to Iraq»»»

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Arab News 4h

Gaza civil defense says children among 5 killed in Israeli strike

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defense agency said an Israeli airstrike targeted a group of civilians in a northern part of the Palestinian territory late on Wednesday, killing five people including three children. Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as both the Israeli»»»

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France24 5h

French soldier dies of wounds after attack on UN force in Lebanon

President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that a second French soldier had died following an attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon last week, ​which ‌he said was carried out by Iran-backed Hezbollah. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with the spokesperson of the UN peacekeeping mission UNIF»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Al-Manar correspondent: Rescue teams managed to recover the body of the martyr, journalist Amal Khalil - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Rescue teams managed to recover the body of the martyr, journalist Amal Khalil 22-04-2026 23:33 PM Latest News Urge»»»

Al Manar 5h

Few Hours before New Round of Direct Talks, Israeli Enemy Deliberately Assassinates Lebanese Journalist in Al-Tiri

After several hours of extensive search, the rescue teams managed to find the body of the martyr, journalist Amal Khalil who was killed in an Israeli air raid on a house she resorted to in Al-Tiri town, South Lebanon. Al-Manar correspondent explained in details the Israeli crime: At 14:30, a Zionis»»»

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Arab News 5h

With ciggies in short supply, Gaza smokers turn to dried jute

GAZA STRIP: Though Gazans normally use molokhia, or jute leaves, for soup, Abu Yahya Helles coats the crumbled, dried leaves in liquid nicotine and rolls them into cigarettes as a tobacco alternative. In war-ravaged Gaza, where shortages are still acute, some are now smoking Helles’ home-made roll-»»»

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Arab News 5h

Airlines cancel flights amid Iran conflict

WASHINGTON: Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with many people unable to fly as ‌planned to destinations after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: Greece’s largest carri»»»

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RT 5h

US running out of key missiles after Iran war – report

The US military has dangerously depleted its stockpiles of critical missiles during the seven‑week war on Iran, creating a “near‑term risk” that could leave it vulnerable in any future conflict, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The report, pu»»»

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Arab News 5h

Where We Are Going Today: Loft

I will be honest, when I heard we were heading to a place called Loft, I pictured exposed brick, high ceilings, maybe a view. What I did not expect was a ground-floor restaurant with not a single step in sight. It was my first hint that Loft at U Walk in Riyadh was going to keep me guessing all nig»»»

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UPI 5h

Noem purse thief sentenced to three years in prison - UPI.com

Kristi Noem, then Secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on March in Washington, D.C. Mario Bustamante Leiva, who stole Noem's purse from a Washington, D.C., restaurant in April 2025, was sentenced Wednesday for his part in that theft and oth»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Zionist media: Following several operations carried out by Hezbollah, Israeli helicopters carried a number of soldiers into Safed Hospital - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist media: Following several operations carried out by Hezbollah, Israeli helicopters carried a number of soldiers into Safed Hospital »»»

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Iran hangs ex-nuclear employee on spying charges

PARIS: Iran hanged a man on Wednesday convicted of links to Israel’s Mossad spy agency, the judiciary said, with two NGOs based outside the country saying he worked for the Iranian atomic energy organization. The execution of Mehdi Farid was the latest in a number of hangings of high-profile convic»»»

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Arab News 6h

Saudi, Dutch foreign ministers discuss regional developments

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Tom Berendsen, the Netherlands’ foreign minister, in Riyadh on Wednesday. The parties reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation and discussed regional developments, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Berendsen reaffirmed Amsterdam’s c»»»

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TAP 6h

Economic promotion day organised in Val-dOise

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - An economic promotion day was organised on Tuesday in Val-d'Oise by Tunisia's Embassy to France in partnership with the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA-Tunisia) and the Val-d'Oise Economic Development Committee...»»»

TAP 6h

“Citizens largest self-producers of solar electricity thanks to ‘PROSOL ELEC’ programme” (Wael Chouchane)

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - Secretary of State for Energy Transition, Wael Chouchane, stated that Tunisian citizens are currently the largest self-producers of solar electricity in the country, thanks to the “PROSOL ELEC” programme.He made this...»»»

Gulf News 6h

Report says US blocked $500 million cash shipment to Iraq over pro-Iran attacks

Washington: The United States blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from delivering the cash to Iraq, US media reported on Tuesday, piling pressure on Baghdad to fight Iran-backed militant groups. The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has suspended cash shipments to I»»»

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Arab News 6h

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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Gulf News 6h

Why oil will get costlier the more Hormuz disruption drags on amid war risks

Dubai: Oil prices are likely to remain elevated, and could rise further in the near term, as ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving Iran continue to tighten global supply conditions. Brent crude rose 1.7% to $100.16 per barrel on Wednesday, ref»»»

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UPI 6h

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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BNE 6h

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 6h

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 6h

ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte

AMSTERDAM: Appeals judges ruled on Wednesday that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, dismissing a bid to throw out his trial over his alleged pivotal role in the murder of thousands of people. Families of the victims who were watching»»»

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Jordan Times 7h

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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RT 7h

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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Al Manar 7h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Wednesday 22-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Al-Qantara town with a loitering glider: statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Wednesday 22-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Al-Qantara town with »»»

France24 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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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Arab News 7h

Israeli forces trap 2 journalists in south, block rescue access, claim Lebanese authorities

LONDON: Lebanese authorities have accused Israeli forces of trapping two journalists in the southern town of Al-Tiri and blocking rescue teams from reaching the area after a drone strike nearby killed two people. Lebanon’s National News Agency said Israeli forces had prevented the Red Cross and the»»»

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Arab News 7h

Suspected Boko Haram militants kill 20 in northeast Nigeria attacks

MAIDUGURI, ‌Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram militants riding motorbikes stormed two villages in northeast Nigeria, killing at least 20 people, a local official said on Wednesday. The assaults are part of a surge by Boko Haram and its Daesh splinter Daesh-WAP, who have ‌stepped ⁠up deadly attacks on ⁠»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Israeli Channel 15: Hezbollah fired a missile at the Israeli occupation forces in Maroun Al-Ras, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 15: Hezbollah fired a missile at the Israeli occupation forces in Maroun Al-Ras, South Lebanon 22-04-2026 20:56 PM Latest N»»»