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Qatar, France review ceasefire implications for energy markets, navigation

Doha, April 9 (SANA) — Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed on Wednesday, in a phone call, the latest regional and international developments, particularly the recently announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran. According to Qatar»»»

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Gulf News 2h

New Hormuz toll fee? A 'beautiful thing’, says Trump — could change global rules

Iran has warned ships near the Hormuz Strait must obtain “permission” from its naval forces before transiting the narrow waterway. It underscores Tehran’s grip over the strategic chokepoint. “You must receive permission from Iranian Sepah navy for passing through the strait. If any vessel tries to »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Satellite Data Shows Earth is Getting Ever Brighter at Night

Daily satellite observations have revealed a continued nighttime brightening globally due to artificial lighting, with important regional variations including a surge in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia alongside a deliberate dimming in Europe driven by concerns over energy conservation and li»»»

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France24 3h

US-Iran ceasefire: Why Tehran wants to charge ships for crossing the Strait of Hormuz

As part of its 10-point proposal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran is pushing for ongoing control over the vital Strait of Hormuz – including charging what officials suggest could be as much as $2 million per ship to help the country rebuild its bombed-out infrastructure and maintain c»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Shagraan storms home to claim Msheireb Cup at Al Rayyan

Doha, Qatar: Shagraan delivered a commanding performance to land the Msheireb Cup for owner-trainer Saeed Mohammed Shafi Al Shafi at the Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Positioned comfortably in midfield for most of the race, the six-year-old bay gelding unleashed a powerful turn of foot in the hom»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

562 entries for fifth edition of Katara Prize for Arabic Poetry ‘Mothers of the Believers’

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has announced that the fifth edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Poetry, themed “Mothers of the Believers” (may God be pleased with them), received 562 entries from 25 Arab and international countries. The prize committee selected Sawda bint Za»»»

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BNE 4h

Cheng Li-wun leads KMT tour across China

Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun reached Shanghai at midday on April 7 to begin a tour of China set to last until April 12, XinhuaNet reports. The KMT mission represents the first time in a decade that a sitting head of the party has taken a delegation to the r»»»

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BNE 4h

Cheng Li-wun leads KMT tour across China

Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun reached Shanghai at midday on April 7 to begin a tour of China set to last until April 12, XinhuaNet reports. The KMT mission represents the first time in a decade that a sitting head of the party has taken a delegation to the r»»»

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BNE 4h

Cheng Li-wun leads KMT tour across China

Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun reached Shanghai at midday on April 7 to begin a tour of China set to last until April 12, XinhuaNet reports. The KMT mission represents the first time in a decade that a sitting head of the party has taken a delegation to the r»»»

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BNE 4h

Peru scales up solar capacity as Sunny complex reaches 345 MW

Peru’s photovoltaic sector is moving from a pipeline of announced projects to tangible capacity additions, with recent developments indicating a structural acceleration in utility-scale solar deployment.  The most imm»»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

UAE demands Iran be held 'fully liable' for damages missiles and drones attacks

The United Arab Emirates said on April 8 it was seeking clarification on the US-Iran ceasefire to ensure Iran's "full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities" and the "complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz." »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

Iran accuses US of violating three clauses of 10-point framework before Islamabad talks begin

Iran accused the United States of violating three clauses of its 10-point negotiating framework on April 8, less than a day after the ceasefire took effect and two days before formal talks are due to begin in Islamabad. In»»»

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BNE 4h

UAE demands Iran be held 'fully liable' for damages missiles and drones attacks

The United Arab Emirates said on April 8 it was seeking clarification on the US-Iran ceasefire to ensure Iran's "full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities" and the "complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz." »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

UAE demands Iran be held 'fully liable' for damages missiles and drones attacks

The United Arab Emirates said on April 8 it was seeking clarification on the US-Iran ceasefire to ensure Iran's "full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities" and the "complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz." »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

Iran accuses US of violating three clauses of 10-point framework before Islamabad talks begin

Iran accused the United States of violating three clauses of its 10-point negotiating framework on April 8, less than a day after the ceasefire took effect and two days before formal talks are due to begin in Islamabad. In»»»

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BNE 4h

UAE demands Iran be held 'fully liable' for damages missiles and drones attacks

The United Arab Emirates said on April 8 it was seeking clarification on the US-Iran ceasefire to ensure Iran's "full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities" and the "complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz." »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Arab League Condemns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon, Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

The Arab League on Wednesday welcomed a newly agreed temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling it an important step toward de‑escalation, while sharply condemning ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon as a grave violation of international law that threatens to undermine the truce»»»

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BNE 4h

US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Arab Parliament: Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Aim to Drag Region into Widespread Chaos

Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi condemned the brutal Israeli attacks against Lebanon, which have left hundreds of civilians dead or injured and caused widespread material damage, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday. He said the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of int»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Rain, clouds and dust expected across the UAE in coming days

Dubai: Unsettled weather is expected across the UAE from Thursday through to Monday, with scattered rainfall, increasing cloud cover and dusty conditions forecast, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). According to its daily bulletin, the NCM said that today will see partly cloudy »»»

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France24 4h

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 5h

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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Gulf News 7h

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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Qatar Tribune 11h

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 11h

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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The Peninsula 13h

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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The Peninsula 14h

Amir receives phone call from Turkish President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from his brother President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, they reviewed regional developments, particularly the latest developments regarding the ceasefire agreement between the »»»

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UPI 15h

Rio police report largest-ever 48-ton marijuana seizure in Brazil - UPI.com

Rio de Janeiro's Military Police reported the seizure of approximately 48 tons of marijuana in the Nova Holanda community, in Complexo da Maré. Photo courtesy of Governo do RJ/X April 8 (UPI) -- Rio de Janeiro's Military Police reported the seizure of approximately 48 tons of marijuana in the Nova »»»

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UPI 15h

On This Day, April 7: Scandinavian Star ferry fire kills 159 - UPI.com

On April 7, 1990, arson fires aboard the ferry Scandinavian Star killed at least 159 people in Scandinavia's worst post-war maritime disaster. 1 of 6 | The MS Scandinavian Star is towed into Lysekil harbor in Sweden after a fire on board the ferry on April 7, 1990, killed 159 people. File Photo by »»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Lebanon Rejects Iran Negotiating on Its Behalf

Lebanon was left outside contacts that produced a US-Iran ceasefire deal, despite reports it would be included and moves by Iran and Hezbollah suggesting otherwise. Hezbollah halted its military operations before the deal was announced early on Wednesday, while Lebanese officials scrambled to conta»»»

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