Bulgarian News Agency 33m

Market Links Poll: Five Political Forces Enter Next Parliament, Four Stand Chance

An opinion poll, conducted by Market Links and co-financed by bTV, indicates that five political formations would enter the new Bulgarian parliament, while four others remain near the 4% threshold, show the survey’s results, which were circulated to the media on Thursday. The national quantitative »»»

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Al Awsat 45m

Oil Little Changed on Skepticism US-Iran Peace Talks Will Ease Hormuz Disruption

Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, reversing earlier declines, on skepticism that peace talks between the US and Iran will reach a deal to end the war that has bottled up oil output from the key Middle East producing region. Brent crude futures were down 26 cents to $94.67 a barrel at 0611»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al Saad shines on opening day of FEI Group VII Finals at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Saad Ahmed Al Saad yesterday excelled to win the CSI U-25 Special Two Phase class on the opening day of the FEI Group VII Finals at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab yesterday. Riding Craquante de Mazin, Al Saad produced two flawless rounds to clock 33.01 seconds and secure first»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

President Sulyok tasks Péter Magyar with forming a government

Tisza Party chairman Péter Magyar announced on Wednesday that President Tamás Sulyok will entrust him with forming a government. Magyar spoke to journalists after consultations with the head of state at the Sándor Palace. Leaving the building, the politician said the president had informed him abou»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Primark opens second Dubai store at City Centre Mirdif in partnership with Alshaya Group

Kuwait: Primark, the international fashion retailer known for its affordable fashion and everyday essentials, has officially opened its second store in Dubai in partnership with Alshaya Group, at City Centre Mirdif. Arriving just two weeks after Primark’s highly anticipated UAE debut at Dubai Mall,»»»

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Actmedia 2h

Romania to attend 2026 Paris Book Festival

Romania will participate, April 17-19, in the Festival du Livre de Paris, the Paris Book Festival, the most important international event dedicated to books in the French capital, whose guests includes authors Gabriela Adamesteanu, Mircea Cartarescu and Matei Visniec.Romania's participation is orga»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Trump's Triumphal Arch Gets Official Name

It's been dubbed the "Arc de Trump." But now President Donald Trump's latest building project has an official name -- the "United States Triumphal Arch." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed the formal title on Wednesday, saying the giant structure was being built to mark the 250th»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan to develop state system for digitalizing livestock breeding - | 24.KG

In accordance with the adoption of the Law «On Livestock Breeding in the Kyrgyz Republic,» the country plans to develop a unified state information system aimed at digitalizing livestock breeding. The Ministry of Agriculture reported. According to the ministry, the new information system will ensur»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar participates in the third International Conference on Sudan

Berlin: The State of Qatar participated in the Third International Conference on Sudan, currently being held in the German capital, Berlin. The State of Qatar was represented at the conference by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of F»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar rejects claims over Iran tensions at IPU meetings

Istanbul, Turkiye: The State of Qatar has reiterated its commitment to diplomacy and regional stability during high-level parliamentary meetings held in Istanbul, as part of the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). A delegation from Qatar’s Shura Council, led by Speaker H »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

KAUST Stem Cell Research Advances Understanding of Early Human Development

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), through the university’s Center of Excellence for Smart Health (KCSH), have developed a new method to improve the formation and control of stem cell-derived embryo models, enabling unprecedented insights into the early stage»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

European Council President reaffirms solidarity with Qatar, Gulf states

Doha, Qatar: European Council President António Costa (pictured) yesterday underscored the European Union’s unwavering support for Qatar and other Gulf nations amid regional tensions, stressing the need for a stable ceasefire and the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Spe»»»

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France24 4h

Spain launches programme to offer amnesty to 500,000 undocumented migrants

As countries on both sides of the Atlantic ramp up deportations of undocumented migrants, Spain’s left-wing government on Tuesday prepared to give legal status to hundreds of thousands of irregular workers. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has championed the amnesty as a way to not only give informal w»»»

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France24 4h

Business - 'War is development in reverse,' UNDP chief tells FRANCE 24

Amid uncertainty over the war in Iran, the International Monetary Fund has downgraded its outlook for the global economy under three different scenarios depending on how long the conflict will last. Meanwhile, the United Nations Development Programme is warning that even if hostilities were to end »»»

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BNE 4h

US taps Gulf allies, warns Chinese banks in stepped-up Iran sanctions push

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on April 15 in Washington that the US is working with Persian Gulf allies to obtain data on bank accounts linked to members of the Iranian government and is contacting international lenders, including in China, to choke off Iran-related transactions. »»»

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BNE 4h

The empty throne

Iran has a supreme leader on paper. Whether it has one in practice is a different question entirely The Islamic Republic of Iran was built on a single, load-bearing premise: that sovereignty belongs to God, and that God's »»»

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BNE 4h

The empty throne

Iran has a supreme leader on paper. Whether it has one in practice is a different question entirely The Islamic Republic of Iran was built on a single, load-bearing premise: that sovereignty belongs to God, and that God's »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

The empty throne

Iran has a supreme leader on paper. Whether it has one in practice is a different question entirely The Islamic Republic of Iran was built on a single, load-bearing premise: that sovereignty belongs to God, and that God's »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US taps Gulf allies, warns Chinese banks in stepped-up Iran sanctions push

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on April 15 in Washington that the US is working with Persian Gulf allies to obtain data on bank accounts linked to members of the Iranian government and is contacting international lenders, including in China, to choke off Iran-related transactions. »»»

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BNE 4h

Hungary's new Prime Minister Magyar moves fast to consolidate power and take down the Orban system

Acting quickly to consolidate his power and remake the political scene, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar detonated several political bombs in a single day on April 15. First we gave a televised interview and told the »»»

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Gulf News 11h

Qatari Emir, US President discuss de-escalation, energy market stability

DOHA: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and US President Donald Trump discussed the latest regional and international developments on Wednesday during a phone call, amid the rapid escalation in the region. The discussion focused particularly on the repercussi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

PM, European Council president discuss regional security, US-Iran ceasefire deal

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly those related to the c»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Qatar committed to diplomacy, regional stability, says Shura Council speaker

QNA Istanbul Qatar has reiterated its commitment to diplomacy and regional stability during high-level parliamentary meetings held in Istanbul, as part of the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). A delegation from Qatar’s Shura Council, led by the Speaker HE Hassan bin Abd»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Unlocking global interconnectivity Ooredoo and DE-CIX connect Doha IX to DE-CIX Marseille

Tribune News Network Doha, Qatar / Frankfurt, Germany Ooredoo and DE-CIX are accelerating the development of Doha IX. As of today, Qatar’s first commercial Internet Exchange (IX) is directly connected to DE-CIX Marseille. Operated by Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider and powered by the wo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Al Khulaifi, German official discuss regional developments

QNA Berlin Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany Dr. Geza Andreas von Geyr in Berlin on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest developments»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Amir, US President discuss de-escalation and global energy market stability

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from HE President Donald Trump of the United States of America. During the call, they discussed the latest regional and international developments, in light of the rapidly escalating tensions in the region, par»»»

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Daily News Egypt 13h

Trump signals potential Iran deal as mediators push truce extension, US ramps up pressure

US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran on ending the conflict could resume soon and may lead to an agreement, urging the world to watch for “two amazing days,” as regional officials indicated progress in efforts to extend a fragile ceasefire for at least two weeks to allow space for renewed»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Anti-Corruption Bloc Candidate Warns of "Crisis" in Bulgaria’s Blood Donation System

Viktor Stoyanov, the lead MP candidate of the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Ruse, Wednesday expressed strong concern over the critical state of blood donation in Bulgaria, describing it as a "disaster" and an issue of national security, according to the political formation. Stoyanov speaks of long-standi»»»

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UPI 15h

U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan banks - UPI.com

U.S. companies and entities can now conduct transactions with the Central Bank of Venezuela, Banco de Venezuela, Banco Digital de los Trabajadores and Banco del Tesoro, File Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA April 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. government authorized new financial operations with Venezuelan state»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Sharjah moves rental cases online in push to modernise dispute resolution

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, on Wednesday inaugurated a digital rental disputes platform that enables virtual hearings, enforceable judgments and secure digital archiving of rulings. The platform is»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Hot afternoons with chances of rain accompanied by thunder during Muakhar star ascent: QMD

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department announced that tonight marks the first night of the Al-Muakhar star, also known as “Al Dira’a al Awal.” The star’s rise last for 13 days. During this period, the weather is moderate at night but hot during the afternoon. The "Al-Sarayat" season continue»»»

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Sputnik 17h

Europe Ramps up Drone Production for Ukraine to Target Russia

On March 26, 2026, amid growing losses and an increasingly acute manpower shortage within the Ukrainian armed forces, the leadership of several European countries decided to ramp up the production and supply of drones to Ukraine for strikes against Russian territory, the Russian Ministry of Defense»»»

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Naharnet 18h

Trump says Iran war 'very close to being over'

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week, as the United States turned the screws Wednesday with a naval blockade it said had cut off maritime trade with Iran. Trump's hint came as Israel and Lebanon agreed to open direct negotiations after a rare face»»»

Al Awsat 18h

Hezbollah Escalates Politically and Militarily Over Lebanon-Israel Talks

Hezbollah is responding to direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, under US sponsorship, on two tracks: political and military. Politically, it is disavowing the talks and calling on the state to “reconsider its decision to negotiate with Israel,” describing the move as one that “will deepe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19h

Prime minister, European Council president review de-escalation efforts in the region

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received President of the European Council António Costa, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, the latest regional developments were reviewed, particularly those related to the ce»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets State Secretary of German Foreign Office

Berlin: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Wednesday with State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Dr. Geza Andreas von Geyr. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the lates»»»

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The Peninsula 20h

Prime Minister meets President of European Council

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Wednesday with President of the European Council HE Antonio Costa, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the region, particu»»»

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Naharnet 21h

Senior UAE, Iran officials discuss de-escalation in rare call

Senior UAE and Iranian officials held a call to discuss de-escalation on Wednesday, UAE state media reported, the first high-level call since ties deteriorated over the U.S.-Iran war. UAE Vice President and Deputy Premier Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan "held a phone call with Mohammad Bagher Gh»»»

Gulf News 21h

Mansour bin Zayed, Iranian Parliament Speaker discuss regional de-escalation in phone call

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, held a phone call with Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which they discussed regional developments and ways to de-escalate tensions»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23h

130 Parties Submit 2025 Financial Reports, One Fails for Second Consecutive Year

A total of 130 political parties have submitted their annual financial reports and donor lists for 2025 in compliance with the requirements and within the deadline set by the Political Parties Act, the National Audit Office said on Wednesday. One party has failed to submit its annual financial repo»»»

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Gulf News 1d

Why Burj Al Arab remains Dubai’s ultimate luxury icon as restoration begins

Dubai: As Dubai’s most recognisable hotel begins its first major restoration in more than 25 years, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is entering a new chapter. Over the years, the hotel has become inseparable from Dubai itself. In messages sent to guests, Jumeirah confirmed that the refurbishment follows long»»»

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Business-review 1d

Investing in Gold in Times of Conflict: Safe Haven or Risky Bet?

Why did gold suffer its sharpest fall since 2008? Investors saw the Middle East conflict not as a normal geopolitical event, but as the start of a new inflation shock, increasing expectations that central banks would keep interest rates higher for longer. That was negative for gold. As US Treasury »»»

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Al Majalla 1d

China's Gordian knot: why it has no good options in Iran

Since the US and Israel waged war on Iran on 28 February, China has issued a cascade of diplomatic communiqués condemning the strikes, calling for a ceasefire, invoking UN Charter principles, and proposing a joint five-point peace initiative with Pakistan. Not a single weapon has followed. Not a wa»»»

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24 News Agency 15.04. 09:12

Tunnel excavation underway on Kyrgyzstan–China–Uzbekistan railway - | 24.KG

As part of the construction of Kyrgyzstan—China—Uzbekistan railway, tunnel excavation and infrastructure preparation are currently underway. The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, key preparatory infrastructure has already been put in place. »»»

24.kg
Gulf News 15.04. 08:30

Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab to begin first major restoration after 27 years

Dubai: Dubai’s most recognisable hotel, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, is set to undergo its first major restoration programme since opening in 1999. The hotel, owned by Jumeirah Group - a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, said the renovation is aimed at preserving one of the emirate’s most famous symbols for f»»»

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France24 15.04. 06:16

How a Russian ship under sanctions delivered armoured vehicles to Mali

Dozens of military vehicles transported from Russia were delivered to Mali through the port of Conakry, Guinea, in late March. The equipment was carried by a Russian cargo ship currently under international sanctions. A satellite image posted on March 6 on the X account of an open-source investigat»»»

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Gulf News 15.04. 04:26

US economy 'strong', seen topping 3.5% in 2026: Bessent

WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed that the fundamentals of the US economy remain strong and that growth could exceed three or reach 3.5 percent this year. Also Read: Why a US government shutdown could shake the world economyBessent said during a Wall Street Journal Opinion Li»»»

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Gulf News 15.04. 02:26

Haiti gangs 'under pressure' but adapting to crackdown: UN report

Anti-gang operations in Haiti have halted the powerful armed groups' expansion in the capital, but progress remains uneven and they are adapting, a UN expert report said Tuesday. The poorest country in the Americas, Haiti has faced a deep security crisis for years, with gangs who control the vast m»»»

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Gulf News 15.04. 02:26

US eases sanctions on Venezuela central bank

The United States on Tuesday eased sanctions against Venezuela's central bank in the Trump administration's latest move to build ties with the oil-rich Latin American giant after toppling its longtime leader. The Treasury Department issued a license authorizing commercial links with the central ban»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14.04. 23:55

Qatar calls for regional solution to Strait of Hormuz crisis

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr Majed Al Ansari on Tuesday laid out Doha’s position on the escalating regional tensions, emphasising diplomacy, regional coordination, and the urgency of stabilising fragile ceasefire arrangemen»»»

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