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Tim Cook steps down as CEO of Apple - UPI.com

Apple CEO Tim Cook (R) on Monday announced that he is stepping down from his position in September and that he will be replaced by John Ternus (L) with whom he is seen walking on the Apple campus in Cupertino, Calif. Photo courtesy Apple April 20 (UPI) -- Apple announced Monday that Tim Cook has de»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran talks in limbo as Trump vows no let-up in blockade

Iran said Monday it had not decided whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, while President Donald Trump vowed no let-up in a blockade and threatened to start bombing again when ceasefire ends on Wednesday night. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was r»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QRCS offers support todialysis centres in Syria

Tribune News Network Doha As part of a project to provide dialysis supplies for patients with kidney failure in Syria, the field personnel of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) have been distributing medical supplies to dialysis centres across the country, to ensure sustained access to such life-sav»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Minister of Military Production explores expanded co-operation with GOEIC

Salah Gomaa, Minister of State for Military Production, held talks with Essam El-Naggar, Chairperson of the General Organisation for Export and Import Control (GOEIC), to explore avenues for enhanced joint co-operation. During the meeting, the minister reviewed the advanced technical and technologi»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt, AfDB explore new financing mechanism to boost infrastructure investment

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Oliver Bognon, Chief Executive Officer of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), an affiliate of the African Development Bank (AfDB), to discuss strengthening institutional cooperation and advancing economic development unde»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi representative stresses need to ensure full, unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s representative at a conference on the two-state solution in Brussels stressed the necessity of ensuring the full and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza on Monday. Manal bint Hassan Radwan also emphasized the importance of advancing early recovery and reconstructi»»»

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Kathimerini 5h

Arson attack targets car of professor linked to Tempe crash report

Authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack on the car of an Athens University professor who co-authored an expert report attributing the fireball that followed the deadly 2023 Tempe train crash to engine oils. The vehicle, belonging to Professor Dimitris Karonis, was set ablaze on the u»»»

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Business-review 5h

ING Bank Romania in 2025: revenue of over RON 4 billion and more than 260,000 new customers

Our performance in 2025 was marked by sustained growth in our loan and deposit portfolio. The gross loan portfolio grew by 12%, bringing our market share to 11%, while deposits reached 72.4 billion lei, up 4% from the previous year, securing a market share of 10.7%. Operating expenses increased by »»»

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Naharnet 6h

Iran says 'no decision' on joining new talks, with US delegation set to depart

Iran said it had yet to decide whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, as Washington's delegation prepared to depart for Pakistan on Monday. The uncertainty over the talks on ending the war that engulfed the region and rattled global markets came as U.S. Presiden»»»

Arab News 7h

Saudi Venture Capital backs Growth Catalyst Fund to boost mid-market growth

RIYADH: Saudi Venture Capital has announced an investment in the Growth Catalyst Fund, marking a continued push to expand private equity activity in Saudi Arabia’s mid-market segment. The fund, managed by Growth Catalyst Investment Co., will target growth-stage businesses across the Kingdom and the»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Did the Pope change — or did the world finally listen?

Luanda: And in Africa, the lion roared. There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV, the careful, reserved, Midwestern Augustinian, found his voice on his epic trip through Africa, blasting the “handful of tyrants” and “chains of corruption” that have held the continent hostage for centuries. But »»»

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Arab News 8h

20 startups launched through university accelerator program

RIYADH: Some 20 startups launched into the Saudi market at the conclusion of the University Startup Accelerator Program, organized by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises, also known as Monshaat. A special event was held at the University of Business and Technology in Jeddah, mark»»»

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Al Manar 8h

MP Fadlallah: Israeli Enemy Will Fail to Create Buffer Zone in South Lebanon, None Can Disarm Hezbollah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Fadlallah: Israeli Enemy Will Fail to Create Buffer Zone in South Lebanon, None Can Disarm Hezbollah 20-04-2026 17:37 PM MP Hasan Fadlal»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Fadlallah said Hezbollah to break 'Yellow Line', vows 'no one' can disarm group

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said on Monday that it was in President Joseph Aoun's interest to withdraw from direct talks with Israel, while adding that his group wanted the current ceasefire to last. "It is in the interest of the state, the interest of Lebanon, the president of the republic»»»

Al Awsat 8h

Iran Says 'No Decision' Yet on Joining New Round of US Peace Talks

Iran said it had yet to decide whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States on Monday, casting uncertainty on a push to stop the Middle East war from resuming. US President Donald Trump said he was sending negotiators to Pakistan for talks on ending the war that engulf»»»

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Arab News 9h

Closing Bell: Saudi main market holds steady in Monday trading

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index held steady on Monday, seeing a neglible fall off 97.75 points, or 0.85 percent, to close at 11,366.79. The parallel market Nomu declined 205.04 points, or 0.89 percent, to 22,863.75, while the MT30 index dropped 13.28 points, or 0.86 percent»»»

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Arab News 10h

Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

TOKYO: A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 meters (10 ft) were expected. Two hours after the tremor, which struck at 4:53 p.m. (0753 GMT), tsunami wave»»»

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Arab News 10h

Madinah museum presents aspects of Prophet Muhammad’s life 

MADINAH: Prince Salman bin Sultan, governor of Madinah and chairman of the Madinah Development Authority, has opened the Khair Al-Khalq (Best of Creation) Museum at the As Safiyyah Museum and Park building south of the Prophet’s Mosque. The museum is a pioneering educational destination that combin»»»

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Arab News 10h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 11,464 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 89.62 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at 11,464.54. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.92 billion ($1.31 billion), as 89 stocks advanced while 172 declined. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market Nom»»»

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Arab News 10h

Startup wrap — Early stage funding momentum, IPO plans continue in MENA region

RIYADH: Startups operating in the Middle East and North Africa witnessed multiple funding rounds across various sectors last week, even as the conflict in Iran continued to rattle the market. This momentum builds on the record $7.5 billion funding received by startups in 2025, representing a 225 pe»»»

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Arab News 10h

Startup wrap — Funding momentum continues amid Iran conflict

RIYADH: Startups in the Middle East and North Africa region secured multiple funding rounds across different sectors across the beginning of April, despite ongoing market uncertainty caused by the conflict in Iran. This positive momentum continues from the record $7.5 billion raised by MENA startup»»»

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Arab News 10h

Startups secure fresh funding as regional momentum builds

RIYADH: Global and regional startups continued to attract capital across fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and proptech, as investors backed platforms focused on financial infrastructure, consumer services, and data-driven solutions. Saudi Arabia-based fintech Lean Technologies has received a major »»»

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Arab News 10h

Eastern Province to host $267m private sector sports project after Riyadh forum deal

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province is preparing to welcome a SR1 billion ($267 million) private sector-driven sports development project after a major agreement was concluded during the Sports Investment Forum in Riyadh. The deal for the planned Dammam Sports City was formally signed by Talal »»»

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Naharnet 10h

Geagea says Aoun-Netanyahu meeting 'necessary,' 'should not be postponed'

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said Monday that Lebanon needs a lasting solution to permanently end the state of war with Israel, rather than merely settling for a temporary ceasefire, calling direct negotiations a "necessity" Hezbollah "forced" upon Lebanon. In an interview with Sky News Arab»»»

Naharnet 11h

EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference on security and peace in Gaza, West Bank

More than 60 nations sent representatives to Brussels Monday to discuss with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa stability, security and long-term peace in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, as global attention largely remains focused in the Middle East on the ongoing crises in Iran and Lebanon»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Progressive Bulgaria Wins Most Votes in Greece Voting Sections

Progressive Bulgaria received the most votes in the Bulgarian snap parliamentary elections at voting sections in Greece, according to 100% of processed tally sheets as of 13:00 Monday afternoon, data published on the website of the Central Election Commission show. According to the data, 2,061 Bulg»»»

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Albanian Daily News 12h

Socialist Party Targets All 61 Municipalities Ahead of Local Elections, Balla Says

The head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, said Monday that the party’s ongoing “re-energizing” process aims to strengthen its structure and prepare for upcoming local elections. Speaking to reporters following a meeting of Socialist lawmakers at the Presidency of the Ass»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

EU Hosts Palestinian Leader in Conference About Security and Peace in Gaza and the West Bank

More than 60 nations are sending representatives to Brussels to discuss with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa stability, security and long-term peace in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, as global attention largely remains focused in the Middle East on the ongoing crises in Iran and Lebanon»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Iran Foreign Ministry Says US Not Serious About Pursuing Diplomacy

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that the United States was not serious about pursuing diplomacy, citing what it called "violations" of their two-week ceasefire. "While claiming diplomacy and readiness for negotiations, the US is carrying out behaviors that do not in any way indicate seriousness»»»

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Al Manar 14h

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei: Transfer of Iran’s nuclear stockpiles has never been a negotiation option - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei: Transfer of Iran’s nuclear stockpiles has never been a negotiation option 20-04-2026 11:»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 16h

Progressive Bulgaria Wins Most Votes in Greece Voting Sections, Preliminary Results Show

Progressive Bulgaria received the most votes in the Bulgarian snap parliamentary elections at voting sections in Greece, according to 95.74% of processed tally sheets as of 08:00 AM Monday morning, data published on the website of the Central Election Commission show. According to the data, 2,061 B»»»

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Libya Herald 16h

Libyan-Moroccan Business Forum to be held on 8 June in Casablanca

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) informed that it is co-convening a Libyan-Moroccan Business Forum on 8 June in Casablanca. The LBC said the holding of the forum comes based on the decision of the Chairman of the LBC to establish the Libyan-Moroccan Business Council, and following discussions with»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

UDST signs contract with ‘Be My Sense’ to advance innovation

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced the signing of a Technology Support Contract with ‘Be My Sense,’ a startup founded by UDST students and launched through the University’s incubation centre, UHUB. The agreement marks a significant step in supporting student»»»

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Al Awsat 17h

US Begins Philippines War Games in Thick of Middle East Conflict

Thousands of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises Monday set against the backdrop of the Middle East war. The war games will feature live-fire exercises in the north of the country facing the Taiwan»»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Qatar draws global capital with stability and long-term returns

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is drawing growing interest from global investors as its real estate market matures and its broader economy continues to diversify, combining long-standing strengths in energy with expanding opportunities in infrastructure and technology. Speaking to The Peninsula, industry leade»»»

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BNE 18h

Final Hungarian election results confirm supermajority for Tisza

Tisza will have 141 representatives in Hungary's 199-seat parliament, giving the party a supermajority of 70.85%, data from the National Election Office released on April 18 show after counting mail-in ballots and transferred votes. »»»

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Al Awsat 18h

Allies Fear a Rushed US–Iran Framework Deal Could Backfire, Leaving Technical Deadlock

European allies fear an inexperienced US negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline-grabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past experience dealing with Tehran said. They worry Washington, eager to claim a diplomatic win for P»»»

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Gulf News 21h

Iran's uranium stockpile: Removal or dilution? Regime may have enough highly-enriched uranium to make about 10 nuclear bombs — report

A recent 60 Minutes report says Iran may have enough highly-enriched uranium to make about 10 nuclear bombs, reviving debate over whether the US could physically seize or neutralise the stockpile. The answer, according to arms-control experts and US policy analysts, is that a “Project Sapphire”-sty»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19.04. 22:33

Rumen Radev: "We Defeated Apathy but Mistrust in Politicians Remains"

Rumen Radev delivered a brief statement following exit poll results indicating a strong lead for his Progressive Bulgaria coalition in Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections, thanking voters and calling the outcome "a victory of hope over mistrust, of freedom over fear and ethics". "We defeated apat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19.04. 21:44

Rumen Radev: "Victory of Hope" as His Progressive Bulgaria Leads Snap Elections

Rumen Radev delivered a brief statement following exit poll results indicating a strong lead for his Progressive Bulgaria coalition in Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections, thanking voters and calling the outcome "a victory of hope". According to exit polls, Progressive Bulgaria gets over 38% of t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19.04. 21:20

Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria: Voters Turn Page on GERB and MRF, Say Leaders

The leaders of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) held a briefing for the media, following the announcement of the first results from polling agencies on the early parliamentary elections. "Bulgarian citizens came out, voted, and left GERB and Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19.04. 19:18

Bulgarian Politicians Comment on Snap Parliamentary Elections

As she went to cast her vote in the April 19 snap parliamentary elections Sunday, President Iliana Iotova said her vote went "to have a working Parliament soon, and a strong government". "I voted so that Bulgaria has a working National Assembly soon, which will elect a leadership swiftly, skip the »»»

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The Peninsula 19.04. 18:41

South Korea's chainsaw artist carves a name for herself at 91

Paju, South Korea: South Korean sculptor Kim Yun Shin wields a chainsaw with a quiet focus, refining a craft the 91-year-old has honed over decades spent far from home. Long overlooked in her home country, Kim has more recently gained recognition as a pioneering artist, featuring in a sweeping retr»»»

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Gulf News 19.04. 17:05

AI is taking on real work, not just assisting employees

Dubai: For years, the conversation around enterprise AI focused on assistance. The technology was presented as a way to help employees write faster, search faster, analyse faster, and make better decisions. That was an important step, but it did not change the basic structure of work. In most organ»»»

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France24 19.04. 16:58

Pope Leo XIV condemns 'logic of extractivism' in Angola visit

Pope Leo XIV denounced the “social and environmental disasters” linked to a “logic of extractivism” on Saturday, the first day of his visit to Angola, a country marked by decades of exploitation of its vast resources. Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola’s leaders to break the "cycle of interests” that h»»»

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Gulf News 19.04. 14:36

Watch: Dubai launches 'Work from Park' initiative with tech-enabled environments breaking office mould

Dubai: Subsequent to the recent "Work from Hotel" trend, Dubai has launched the “Work from Park” initiative that is said to provide tech-enabled environments that will break the traditional office mould. Dubai Municipality on Sunday announced the initiative, marking a strategic step towards redefin»»»

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The Peninsula 19.04. 13:23

Fit in fatigues: German army presses recruitment drive

Cologne, Germany: Wearing a gas mask, a young man performs a rapid series of push-ups, jumps and squats at the German military's recruiting booth at FIBO, the world's largest fitness expo, held in Cologne. Germany hopes to grow its armed forces, winning tens of thousands of new volunteers -- a toug»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19.04. 11:17

Gulf Cooperation Council reaffirms its commitment to promoting stability, development and resolving conflicts peacefully

ANTALYA:The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fostering a stable and secure environment and to pursuing constructive policies based on development and prosperity, rather than onwars and conflicts. This commitment aims to strengthen mutual trust with regional and»»»

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Al Awsat 19.04. 10:53

Barghouti Remains Central Figure in Palestinian Politics After 24 Years in Prison

Twenty-four years after the arrest of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, now 67, and after long stretches in solitary confinement, he remains a central figure in Palestinian politics. His influence has outpaced that of other officials in decision-making roles, and he has topped Fatah elections in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19.04. 10:14

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov Votes for Strong Bulgaria in Strong Europe

After voting in Sofia on Sunday, Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov said: "I voted for a strong Bulgaria in a strong Europe, and for the dismantling of the state capture model." Yes, Bulgaria is part of the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria coalition, which has the second largest grou»»»

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