Al Awsat 9m

Saudi Arabia: Mawani Announces Commencement of Container Terminal Operations at Jubail Port

The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” has announced the commencement of container terminal operations at Jubail Commercial Port under a privatization contract with Saudi Global Ports (SGP), backed by private sector investments exceeding SAR2 billion ($533 million). The new move is in line with the obj»»»

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Gulf News 12m

Hormuz hangs in balance as Trump eyes quick Iran exit

Dubai: Signs are growing that Donald Trump may be preparing to wind down the war with Iran — even as the fate of the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved — raising the risk that a quick exit could translate into a strategic setback. According to CNN, US officials have indicated Washington may not ta»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23m

Caretaker PM Gurov Meets Head of OSCE Election Observation Mission

The caretaker government's commitments to organizing fair elections were the focus of a meeting between Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Dunja Mijatovic, head of the election observation mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR), the government press servic»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Sheikh Hamdan directs Dubai government entities to integrate all services

In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which »»»

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Albanian Daily News 55m

PM Edi Rama Announces Social Support Boost for Caregivers and Pension Increases

Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced a new set of social support measures during his address at the Socialist Party Assembly, signaling upcoming changes in a forthcoming normative act expected in June. Rama revealed that the government will begin paying social security contributions for family mem»»»

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UPI 56m

Bolivia alleges fuel sabotage tied to international criminal network - UPI.com

Bilivan consumers have felt the impact of contaminated gasoline. More than 10,000 vehicle owners, including long-distance transport operators and private drivers, have reported severe engine damage. File Photo by Luis Gandarilas/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Bolivia's government, led by President Rodrigo Pa»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Socialist Party Leader Says Parliament Sitting Failed to Address Fuel Prices

Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Chairman Krum Zarkov described Wednesday's sitting of the National Assembly as a failure in its primary task of addressing the key concern for Bulgarian citizens: fuel prices. Speaking at a briefing with journalists in Ruse, Zarkov said the BSP had taken the initiati»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Bottlenecks and Breakthroughs: Can Pakistan Seize Its Moment As a Logistics Hub?

The surge in volumes was driven by the war; however, as risks escalate in the Gulf region, a sustained opportunity could emerge—provided Pakistan is prepared for it, Ali Khizar, Director of Research at Business Recorder, told Sputnik. Pakistan's ports are handling 10 to 15 times their normal transs»»»

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UPI 1h

King Charles invited to address Congress during visit - UPI.com

Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose at Windsor Castle during the Trumps' state visit to England in September. Charles and Camilla will come to the United States for a state visit in late April, and Charles has been invited to address a joint mee»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Tajani's visit to Belgrade postponed due to scheduling problems

ROME/BELGRADE - Italian Deputy PM and FM Antonio Tajani has postponed Wednesday's visit to Belgrade due to scheduling problems resulting from a delay of his departure from Ukraine and trip through Poland, the Italian MFA has announced. According to a statement published on the website of the Italia»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President Iotova, US Ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle Discuss Bulgaria’s Role in Region’s Energy Security

Bulgaria has the potential and ambition to play an active role in the energy security of Southeastern Europe, President Iliana Iotova said after meeting US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, the President's press secretariat said here Wednesday. The talks focused on regional energy diversific»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian PM, US Ambassador to Greece Discuss Opportunities for Accelerated Development of Vertical Gas Corridor

Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle met on Wednesday to discuss opportunities for the accelerated development of the Vertical Gas Corridor as a key element of energy and economic security in Southeastern Europe, the government information service sai»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

TISP Criticize President Over Refusal for Convene National Security Council

President Iliana Iotova has refused to convene a National Security Council in connection with a note served by Iran, saying that in her view there is no problem. “We, as citizens, believe there is,” said There Is Such a People (TISP) floor leader Toshko Yordanov after a meeting with the head of sta»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar marks World Autism Awareness Day with call for inclusion

DOHA: Qatar's Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities has marked World Autism Awareness Day with an event highlighting inclusion and human dignity. The event, held under the theme 'Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value', aimed to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder and promote g»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoPH participates in World Autism Awareness Day celebration

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. This year's observance is held under the theme 'Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value', as designated by the United Nations. The observance highlights the»»»

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Gulf News 2h

India’s IndiGo hikes airfares with revised fuel surcharge from April 2

Dubai: Airfares between the UAE and India are likely to come under upward pressure after Indian carrier IndiGo announced a revision in fuel charges, driven by a sharp rise in jet fuel prices. The airline confirmed that updated fuel surcharges will apply to all new bookings made from 1 am on April 2»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Opposition Seeks International Monitoring of Key Supreme Court Hearing

Democratic Party parliamentary group has sent an official letter to foreign embassies in Tirana, calling for close monitoring of an upcoming Supreme Court hearing scheduled for 9 April. In the letter, signed by Gazment Bardhi, opposition lawmakers express concern over a potential review of the long»»»

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UPI 2h

K-Sure provides $1 billion in pre-emptive financing to Romania - UPI.com

Hyundai Rotem is seeking to export its K2 battle tanks to Romania. To support such efforts, Korea Trade Insurance Corp. will provide about $1 billion in pre-emptive financing to Romania. Photo by Hyundai Rotem SEOUL, April 1 (UPI) -- Korea Trade Insurance Corp., or K-Sure, said it would provide abo»»»

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UPI 2h

Britain to host summit on managing the Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a news conference on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in London, England, Wednesday. Pool Photo by Betty Laura Zapata/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Britain will host a virtual summit Thursday to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz after»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Silistra MP Candidate Bogomil Petkov, CC-DB Deputy Leader Nikolay Denkov Meet Business Representatives in Silistra

The leader of the coalition Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria list in Silistra 20th constituency, Bogomil Petkov, and the deputy leader of Continue the Change, Nikolay Denkov, meet with representatives of local businesses. At the event, serious structural problems and corrupt practices in B»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russia Poised to Dominate High-Tech’s Lifeblood as War on Iran Chokes Helium Flows

The current squeeze on helium hands Russia—holder of roughly 28% of global reserves— a strategic opening to boost its role in a market thrown into chaos by the war on Iran, says Russian National Energy Security Fund expert Igor Yushkov. Global shipments of helium - a byproduct of natural gas extrac»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran’s block of Hormuz oil flows is ‘global economic extortion,’ says UAE’s Al Jaber

Dubai: Iran’s disruption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz amounts to “global economic extortion” that risks destabilising economies far beyond the Middle East, according to Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber. The UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran attacks threaten global aviation, UN aviation body ICAO says

Dubai: UN aviation watchdog International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has issued a strong condemnation of attacks attributed to Iran, describing them as unlawful acts that pose a direct threat to the safety of international civil aviation. At its 237th session in Montreal on April 1, the ICA»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

PM Gurov Meets with Representatives of Jewish Community in Bulgaria

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov met with representatives of the Jewish community in Bulgaria on the occasion of the major religious holiday of Passover, the government press service reported in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Alina Levi, Chair of the Organization of Jews in Bulgaria Shalom, pre»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Slistra MP Candidate Bogomil Petkov, CC-DB Deputy Leader Nikolay Denkov Meet Business Representatives in Silistra

The leader of the coalition Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria list in the 20th constituency of Silistra, Bogomil Petkov, and the deputy leader of Continue the Change, Nikolay Denkov, meet with representatives of local businesses. At the event, serious structural problems and corrupt practic»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

GERB-UDF Has Been Strongest, Most Consistent Supporter of Education System - Top-of-the-List Candidate in Stara Zagora

The GERB–UDF coalition has provided the strongest and most consistent support for the education system and will continue to do so, the coalition's top-of-the-list candidate in Stara Zagora, Krasimir Valchev, has told teachers at a meeting in the city, according to the GERB press centre. The discuss»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US–NATO rift deepens: Is Trump preparing for an exit?

The future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is under renewed scrutiny after US President Donald Trump signalled he is considering pulling Washington out of the alliance, amid growing tensions with European partners over the Iran conflict. Trump’s remarks — coupled with warnings from»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Israel says strike on Jnah killed top Hezbollah commander

An Israeli strike in the Jnah area of Beirut early on Wednesday killed Hezbollah's top commander for Iraq military affairs, Youssef Hashem, a Lebanese security source and a Hezbollah source both told AFP. The security source said "a senior Hezbollah official, who is the military chief for the Iraq »»»

The Peninsula 3h

Qatar participates in 43rd session of Arab Interior Ministers Council

Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held Wednesday via videoconference. Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani led the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the session. Duri»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Emiratis express unity and confidence in leadership amid regional tensions

Dubai: As tensions continue to unfold across the region, many Emiratis say their sense of security and trust in the nation’s leadership remains unwavering. Across the UAE, citizens describe a climate of calm resilience, with daily life continuing as normal and communities standing firmly united beh»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia unveils rare 1,000-year-old Quran manuscript

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library has revealed a 1,000-year-old manuscript titled “Gharib Al Quran”, authored by the early scholar Abu Ubaidah Mamar Ibn Al Muthanna. The manuscript, dating to the fourth century, consists of 23 folios measuring 17 by 22 cm. It is written in clear A»»»

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Gulf News 3h

What happened to Middle East air travel in just 33 days?

Dubai: The regional aviation map has changed completely in just over a month. Airspace restrictions, temporary closures, and safety-driven rerouting have forced airlines to suspend some flights, reduce schedules, and reroute many services along longer corridors to avoid affected zones. The UAE’s Ge»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Starmer Says UK to Host Multi-nation Meeting on Hormuz Shipping

Britain will this week hold a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz which has been crippled by the Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host the discussions, Starmer told reporters d»»»

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Gulf News 4h

The power behind the crown: Why beauty pageants captivate Southeast Asians

Dubai: Beauty pageants have long been more than just a display of physical beauty. In Southeast Asia, they are a cultural phenomenon that carries deep significance for communities both at home and abroad. For many Filipinos, Thais, and Vietnamese among others, pageants are closely tied to national »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

NASA Counts Down for First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half a Century

NASA is set to launch four astronauts as soon as Wednesday evening on a 10-day flight around the moon, marking the most ambitious US space mission in decades and a major step toward returning humans to the lunar surface before China's first crewed landing. NASA mission managers on Monday polled "go»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

State Should Free Private Initiative to Raise Incomes, Blue Bulgaria Leader Says

To make Bulgarians wealthier, develop society and raise incomes, the State should not create regulations and obstacles but should free private initiative through fewer regulations and equal rules for all, Blue Bulgaria Coalition leader Petar Moskov said in Kardzhali on Wednesday at a meeting with l»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Acting Prosecutor General Meets Jewish Community in Bulgaria Representatives

On Wednesday, at the Palace of Justice in Sofia, acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov met with Shalom Organization of Jews in Bulgaria Chair Dr. Alina Levi, Central Israeli Spiritual Council Chair Maxim Delchev, Zionists Federation of Bulgaria Chair Nikolay Galabov, the Director of the Office»»»

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DW 4h

Iran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economy

ConflictsAsiaIran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economyDaniel AmeriThe US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel mills will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible ways. https://p.dw.com/p/5BUjfIran's Mobarakeh Steel company »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Yango Drive releases 2025 Mobility Report highlighting AI’s growing impact on UAE’s travel ecosystem

Yango Drive, the car rental service and part of the global tech company Yango Group, has published its 2025 Mobility Report, an industry analysis exploring how AI is reshaping mobility across the UAE. Based on publicly available government and market data, the report examines shifting traveller beh»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Oil Slides as Middle East Uncertainty Keeps Markets on Edge

Oil reversed earlier gains on Wednesday as uncertainty over the situation in the Middle East unnerved markets and US President Donald Trump again suggested the US-Israeli war with Iran could be nearing an end. The front-month Brent contract for June fell $1.06, or 1%, to $102.91 per barrel at 1106 »»»

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Naharnet 4h

Israel says strike in Jnah targeted Hezbollah commander for southern front

An Israeli strike in the Jnah area of Beirut early on Wednesday killed Hezbollah's top commander for Iraq military affairs, Youssef Hashem, a Lebanese security source and a Hezbollah source both told AFP. The security source said "a senior Hezbollah official, who is the military chief for the Iraq »»»

Gulf News 4h

Dubai’s timely stimulus sends strong signal of confidence

At a time when regional tensions are casting a shadow over global markets, Dubai’s latest economic stimulus could not have come at a better moment. The approval of Dh1 billion in incentives by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Deputy prime minister meets Greek defence minister

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Defense of the Hellenic Republic HE Nikolaos Georgios Dendias, who is visiting Qatar. The meeting discussed the latest security developments in the region, »»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Repatriation of Kyrgyzstanis from Middle East discussed at MFA - | 24.KG

A meeting of the operational headquarters for the implementation of the plan for repatriating citizens of Kyrgyzstan from the Middle East was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). According to the MFA’s press service, government officials discussed issues of ensuring operational cooperatio»»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Renovation of Kozhomkul Sports Palace begins in Bishkek - | 24.KG

Following Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev’s instructions, work has begun in Kozhomkul Sports Palace in Pervomaisky district of Bishkek. The City Hall’s press service reported. Demolition work began today in the area where the swimming pool will be located. Specialized equipment is currently in operation,»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE: New rules for remote working

Working from home in the UAE does not translate into lighter rules or more flexible obligations. Behind the convenience of remote setups lies a framework just as firm as that governing office-based roles — where employees remain bound by the same working hours, performance benchmarks and legal resp»»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Testing of gondola cable car begins at Jyrgalan ski resort - | 24.KG

Gondola cabins have been installed at Jyrgalan ski resort, Ala-Too Resort OJSC reported. According to the company, testing has started on lines B1 and B2 using modern gondola cabins manufactured by the Austrian company Doppelmayr, meeting international safety standards. The cabins are designed to p»»»

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Naharnet 5h

39 cultural properties in Lebanon placed under enhanced protection

UNESCO convened Wednesday an extraordinary meeting to strengthen the protection of cultural heritage in Lebanon, following the country’s request. The meeting - an extraordinary session of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict – led to granting provisio»»»

The Peninsula 5h

UAE petrol jumps 30 pct as Mideast conflict bites

Dubai: United Arab Emirates petrol prices rose more than 30 percent on Wednesday, with diesel soaring 72 percent, one month into the Middle East conflict. Monthly rates set by the UAE's fuel price committee put petrol up 31-33 percent for April, with the highest grade at 3.39 AED ($0.92). Diesel, c»»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Railway Chiefs of SCO countries meet in Bishkek - | 24.KG

The sixth meeting of heads of railway administrations from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held in Bishkek, bringing together representatives from Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, India, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, the state enterprise»»»

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