UPI 6m

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Trump amid Iran tensions - UPI.com

1 of 4 | NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, seen here in 2025, is set to visit Washington to soothe tensions with the cornerstone of the defensive pact after amid threats by Trump to pull out. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met wi»»»

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Gulf News 6m

Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea

A wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday, authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued. The male wolf -- born in 2024 and weighing about 30 kilogrammes — escaped from a zoo at a theme park in Daejeon, about 150 kilo»»»

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France24 13m

What we know about Iran’s 10-point plan for ending war with US, Israel

Iran proposed a 10-point plan for ending the war with the US and Israel early Wednesday after the establishment of a two-week ceasefire just before a US-imposed deadline and threats to destroy Iranian "civilisation". US President Donald Trump said the plan was "workable", despite several points whi»»»

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France24 13m

How Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire deal between Iran and the US

Pakistan cast itself as an unlikely diplomatic broker on Wednesday, saying it had helped secure a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also said he would host talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Middle East war beginning on April 10. Pak»»»

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France24 13m

'Unlawful' war on Iran: 'Use of force by the United States never justified'

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Professor Marc Weller, Director of the Global Governance and Security Centre and Programme Director of the International Law Programme at Chatham House. According to Professor Weller, the central issue is whether we are witnessing an erosion of the international ord»»»

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France24 13m

Iran-US truce on brink as Israel pounds Lebanon, Tehran warns of escalation

A fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States hung in the balance on Wednesday as Tehran threatened renewed hostilities and Israel launched heavy strikes on Lebanon. Both sides claimed victory, but at least 182 people were killed and nearly 900 wounded, Lebanese authorities said. The »»»

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France24 18m

Arctic Metagaz: Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker adrift in the Mediterranean faces uncertain fate

More than a month after being hit by an explosion, the Arctic Metagaz, a liquid natural gas (LNG) carrier belonging to Russia’s "shadow fleet", is adrift in the Mediterranean following a failed Libyan towing operation. The incident underscores the risks and crisis management challenges posed by the»»»

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France24 18m

Fuel supply shortages hit one in five petrol stations in France

Fuel shortages are affecting nearly one in five petrol stations across France as surging global oil prices stoke pressure at the pump. The government blames logistical strains and heavy demand at discounted outlets but frustration is mounting, with road blockades hinting at wider unease while house»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Research Science Investment unveils ‘Cultured Teacher’ Award across the Arab world

Najla Saif Al Shamsi, Chair of the Board of Directors of Research Science Investment, announced the upcoming launch of the “Cultured Teacher” Award across the Arab world at the “Teachers’ National Forum” ceremony. The award aims to recognise the role of teachers in fostering reading, developing awa»»»

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France24 34m

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 34m

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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France24 34m

France to ramp up drone stocks by 400 percent to face Russia threat

France will sharply increase its stockpiles of explosive drones – by as much as 400 percent by 2030 – under sweeping new defence plans unveiled Wednesday. Paris is accelerating rearmament in response to what it sees as a growing threat from Russia. France is to ramp up explosive drone sto»»»

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France24 34m

How Orban benefits from Hungary's tailor-made election system

Peter Magyar’s centre-right Tisza Party might be comfortably ahead in Hungary’s parliamentary election polls but he is far from guaranteed victory in Sunday’s vote. The country’s electoral system has been designed to support ruling Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party – and any institutions t»»»

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France24 34m

France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion

France plans to ⁠add a further 36 ​billion euros to its defence spending between now and 2030 under an updated military planning law that expands its nuclear ​arsenal and boosts missile and drone stocks. The increase reflects mounting security pressures from wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and »»»

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24 News Agency 44m

National Investment Agency discusses car supplies with Chinese company - | 24.KG

Head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan, Ravshanbek Sabirov, met with representatives of A-CAR (Chuan Yi LLC), the agency’s press service reported. According to the statement, the parties discussed prospects for investment cooperation in the automotive sector, including the supply and »»»

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RT 56m

Bill Gates to testify before US Congress in Epstein probe – media

Bill Gates will testify before a US congressional committee about his interactions with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to media reports. The Microsoft co-founder is set to sit for a transcribed interview on June 10, multiple outlets said on Wednesday, citing anonymous so»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Emir of Qatar, French President discuss latest regional, international developments over phone

DOHA: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, received a phone call from Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported that during the call, they discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly th»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

With Lebanon still facing attacks, how sustainable is this ceasefire? – Ya Libnan

Share: Smoke rises from the sites of Israeli air strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs [AFP]. Hundreds were killed and over a thousand were wounded within 10 minutes of Israel strikes a day after a ceasefire was reached between US and Iran. This was the largest ever attack by Israel in one day»»»

Gulf News 5h

Abdullah bin Zayed discusses regional developments with several foreign ministers over phone

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments during phone calls with a number of foreign ministers from fraternal and friendly countries, following the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks that tar»»»

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Gulf News 5h

IACAD, Emarat EV charging stations company launch smart infrastructure in mosques

DUBAI: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has signed a framework agreement granting temporary site occupation licences to develop and operate an integrated infrastructure for electric vehicle charging in mosque parking areas across the Emirate, in partnership »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Cabinet lauds Amir for honouring winners of Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work

The Cabinet affirmed that the talks, which focused on developing Qatar’s relations with the two countries and on regional and international developments, have strengthened the existing bilateral cooperation with them across various fields. On the other hand, the Cabinet praised HH the Amir for hono»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Awqaf honours 48 student Quran memorisers

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs honoured 48 students who memorised the Holy Quran during the first quarter of 2026. The students were enrolled in Quranic learning centres under the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance. The ceremony, part of the “Quran Memorisa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

UDST hosts Skills Day 2026

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted Skills Day 2026, one of the most anticipated co-curricular events of the academic year, reaffirming its commitment to experiential learning, innovation, real-world problem-solving, and collaborative learning. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Awqaf organises 3rd ‘Ummah Seminar’

QNA Doha The Department of Islamic Research and Studies at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs organised the third seminar in its fourth season of the ‘Ummah Seminar’ cultural project, held this season under the theme ‘Knowledge of Revelation’, at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosq»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

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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Qatar Tribune 6h

‘Hour and Hour’ and QCS continue to promote prevention and early detection

Tribune News Network Doha Under the slogan ‘Window of Hope’, the Hour and Hour programme continues its community collaboration with the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) as part of joint efforts to spread health awareness and promote a culture of prevention and early disease detection through awareness in»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Shura speaker, Canadian envoy review ties and regional issues

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of Canada to Qatar HE Karim Morcos on Wednesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them, particularly in the parliamentary field. The two side»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

MoPH designates five healthcare facilities as ‘baby-friendly’ hospitals

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the designation of five healthcare facilities under the “Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative,” launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), following their successful compl»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar welcomes US-Iran ceasefire

QNA Doha The State of Qatar has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, considering it an initial step leading to de-escalation, and stressing the need to build on it urgently to prevent the spread of tension in the region. In a statement on Wednesday, the Minist»»»

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Gulf News 7h

US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon

The fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States was hanging in the balance on Wednesday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon. Washington and Tehran both claimed victory after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and negotiations »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that could lead to the Strait of Hormuz reopening. "A wave of relief has hit financial markets after threats of a devastating escalation of the war we»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Why Middle East oil and gas recovery could take months despite ceasefire

Dubai: The Middle East’s oil and gas recovery is set to stretch over months — and in some cases years — even as a ceasefire opens a limited path to resume flows. Around 11 million barrels per day of oil production remain shut in across the region, with recovery dependent first on restoring shipping»»»

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Libya Herald 8h

Sebha’s new Palm City Residential Project: 106 residential buildings with 3,000 housing units

The Hafter-controlled National Development Agency (NDA) announced yesterday the start of construction work on the “Palm City” (New Sabha) project, which it said is one of the most prominent residential projects overseen by the NDA, in a move that it says reflects a genuine transformation in urban d»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Agentic commerce: The quiet revolution in how we buy

Eman does not remember the last time she manually booked a flight. Her personal AI assistant, linked to her credit cards and loyalty programmes, quietly scans fares, checks her calendar, considers her seat and airline preferences, and then books the optimal option while she sleeps. By the time she »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Amir receives phone call from French President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from President of the French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the ceasefire agreement between the United States of America »»»

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Sana 8h

Al-Shaibani meets German Chargé d’Affaires, discusses boosting bilateral relations

Damascus, Apr.8 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad Hassan al-Shaibani, received on Wednesday the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Syria, Clemens Augustinus Hach, to bid him farewell upon the completion of his mission. During the meeting, »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Oil follows geopolitics - the sun does not

Whenever conflict erupts somewhere in the world, energy markets react with remarkable speed. Oil prices move within hours. Shipping routes suddenly dominate strategic discussions. Governments quietly review reserves, supply chains and vulnerabilities. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Sheikh Joaan reviews progress of Doha 2030 Athletes’ Village project

Doha: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 21st Asian Games – Doha 2030 H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday conducted a field visit to review the latest developments of the Athletes’ Village Project in Lusail City. H E Sheikh Joaan was ac»»»

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UPI 9h

FBI: Russia-backed Fancy Bear hackers used Wi-Fi routers to steal data - UPI.com

A Russian hacking group called Fancy Bear used poorly-protected Wi-Fi routers to hack into governments, the FBI said. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- A Russian hacking group financed by the spy agency GRU managed a large-scale campaign to steal information about militaries and g»»»

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Libya Herald 9h

Spending on construction has not led to price hikes and a rising dollar rate – spending by Libya’s two governments has: Belgasem Hafter

Speaking last Monday (6 April) during an opening ceremony of a department at Benghazi Medical Centre, the Director General of the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasem Khalifa Hafter, said “Do not listen to the naysayers who claim that reconstruction has led to price hikes and a rise»»»

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Sana 9h

Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss boosting cooperation in emergency response

Riyadh, Apr. 8 (SANA) Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh, began an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The visit aims to cement bilateral cooperation in emergency response, disaster management, and the exchange of technical expertise between the two»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

BP announces new offshore gas discovery in Egypt’s Eastern Mediterranean

BP has announced a new gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean, offshore Egypt, following the successful drilling of the El-Dennis West-1 exploration well in the El-Tamsah concession area. The El-Dennis West-1 discovery is located approximately 70 kilometres offshore in water depths of around 95»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Housing Minister meets MPs to discuss citizens’ demands, development priorities

Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Randa El-Menshawy, met with members of the House of Representatives to review citizens’ demands and discuss key development files, joined by senior ministry officials and affiliated executive bodies. The meeting reflects ongoing coordina»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Egypt urges global unity to confront antimicrobial resistance at One Health Summit

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar called for stronger international cooperation to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), stressing that the challenge demands integrated action across health, environmental, and agricultural sectors. Speaking at a ministerial session of the One Health Sum»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Egypt’s Industry Minister discusses boosting competitiveness of handicrafts sector

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an expanded meeting with Mohamed El-Sewedy, Chairperson of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and members of the Handicrafts Chamber, headed by Mohamed Sakr, to discuss mechanisms to develop Egypt’s handicrafts and heritage industries and enhance their co»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Government addresses challenges with clarity, decisiveness: Minister of Planning

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Chitose Noguchi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Egypt, to explore opportunities for joint cooperation in energy, digital transformation, and data systems development in support of sustainab»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

MSMEDA, Outreach partner to expand non-financial services for entrepreneurs under ‘Orange Corners’

In a move to strengthen cooperation between national development institutions and international partners, the Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Outreach Egypt, the implementing partner of the Orange Corners Egypt initiative backe»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

EDECS, MEDLOG partner to build landmark Dry Port in 10th of Ramadan City

EDECS, a leading regional engineering and contracting group, and MEDLOG, the global logistics arm of MSC Group, have signed an agreement to launch a major dry port project in 10th of Ramadan City. Spanning 189,000 square meters, the facility will be delivered under a design-and-build contract cover»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Global Supply Chains Reshape, Focus Shifts to Saudi Arabia

At a time when global supply chains are being reshaped by rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions to key routes, led by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a central player in redirecting trade flows. Leveraging a unique position linking East and West, and advanced logisti»»»

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Libya Herald 10h

CBL Governor unveils package of measures to support dinar, regulate foreign exchange market, and inject $1.5 billion

A source has informed that Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor Naji Issa revealed a package of new economic and monetary measures aimed at supporting the value of the Libyan dinar and regulating the foreign exchange black-market. This announcement came on the sidelines of the conclusion of Article»»»

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