Sana 4h

Syria advances preparations for People’s Assembly elections in Hasakah

Damascus, April 6 (SANA) — The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections is holding “intensive consultations” in Damascus, April 6 (SANA) — The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections is holding “intensive consultations” in Hasakah with the presidential team tasked with implementing»»»

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Novinite 4h

“Progressive Bulgaria” Takes First Formal Step Toward Becoming an Official Political Party

The political project “Progressive Bulgaria,” associated with President Rumen Radev’s circle, has officially begun the procedure for forming a new political party, according to an announcement from the coalition. The initiative was accompanied by the release of a founding declaration adopted during»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Oil pares gains as shares rise in Tokyo, Seoul

Tokyo: Oil prices pared gains Monday after a spike following fresh threats in the war in the Middle East, while Tokyo and Seoul shares closed higher. Many markets in Asia and Europe were closed for holidays on Easter Monday, which coincides with China's Qingming Festival. Crude oil contracts had su»»»

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Gulf News 5h

War’s widening cost: How conflict is reshaping the global economy

The US-Israel-Iran war has now entered its second month of reciprocal attacks, alongside Iranian strikes on neighboring Gulf states. Its trajectory remains uncertain, caught between a fragile de-escalation that appears difficult to achieve and a new, unpredictable phase. Against this backdrop, the »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Max-Hervé George leads SWI Group IPO on Euronext Amsterdam through SWI Capital Holding

SWI Capital Holding Ltd., the parent company of SWI Group, has completed its IPO on Euronext Amsterdam, with shares trading under the ticker symbol “SWICH.” The IPO marks the entry of SWI Capital Holding into European public markets, formalising a listed holding structure for SWI Group’s diversifie»»»

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Gulf News 6h

AICPA & CIMA and PLM Financial Advisory launch Finance Emiratisation Think Tank to support Emirati Finance Academy

AICPA & CIMA and UAE-based PLM Financial Advisory have announced the formation of the Finance Emiratisation Think Tank, a practitioner-led advisory board established to direct and govern the rollout of the Emirati Finance Academy Powered by CIMA across the UAE. The Think Tank held its inaugural boa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Prime minister, Spanish FM discuss military escalation in the regions, its serious repercussions

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain HE Jose Manuel Albares. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the m»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

South Korea Says ‘Credible Intelligence’ Indicates North Korean Leader’s Daughter Is Successor

South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday, citing a recent public display of her driving a tank that was likely intended to dispel any doubts. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) told l»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain, HE Jose Manuel Albares. During the call, they reviewed the developments»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Vanderveen dominates Doha finale with five-star Grand Prix triumph

Doha, Qatar: American rider Kristen Vanderveen capped a superb run in Doha by winning the CSI5* Grand Prix Jump-Off - 1.60m on the final day of the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) Cup at Al Shaqab yesterday. On the concluding day of the Doha Equestrian Tour, Vanderveen partnered 12-year-old geldi»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

After Gaza Devastation, Israeli Attacks on Lebanon's Health Care System Feel Familiar for Many

Two years ago, Dr. Mohammed Ziara watched Israel ravage Gaza's health care system, shelling hospitals, striking ambulances and forcing patients to evacuate. Now Ziara — along with other medical workers, human rights groups and many civilians — warns that the same scenario is unfolding in Lebanon. I»»»

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BNE 8h

Tokyo equities on edge as Iran tensions cloud outlook

Tokyo stocks are expected to remain highly sensitive to developments surrounding Iran in the coming week, with equity indices also likely to be influenced by news linked to artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors, Jiji Press reports. »»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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BNE 8h

Mission Impossible: Trump’s Iran campaign faces mounting setbacks as asymmetric tactics bite

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

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France24 9h

Nepal, Bangladesh, Morocco, Madagascar: What have the Gen Z protests achieved?

Six months after a wave of protest movements shook the political elite of countries across the Global South, the “Gen Z” activists continue their struggle for social justice. But while some of these activists have managed to bring down governments, building a viable political alternative remains a »»»

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Gulf News 15h

Crude prices jump sharply: WTI at $114, Brent at $111 on renewed geopolitical risk, supply concerns

US crude (WTI) traded above $114 per barrel and surpassed Brent crude, an unusual inversion that underscores deepening market stress. Brent — the global benchmark — was above $111, while UAE Murban crude climbed above $114.8, marking strong demand for barrels that can be moved outside chokepoints l»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Russian, Chinese Foreign Ministers discuss Mideast developments over phone

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various international forums, during their phone call on Sunday. The two sides also reviewed developments in the Middle East and international efforts aimed at end»»»

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Daily News Egypt 17h

Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure as Egypt intensifies de-escalation push

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Sunday, warning that power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as concerns mounted over a wider regional spillover and Egypt stepped up diplomatic efforts to contain the cris»»»

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The Peninsula 21h

Injury setback for Barcelona as Bernal suffers twisted ankle

Madrid: FC Barcelona has suffered an injury setback ahead of the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid, with in-form central midfielder Marc Bernal diagnosed with a twisted ankle that will rule him out of Wednesday's first leg at Camp Nou. Bernal came on in the 40th»»»

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Al Awsat 22h

China FM Tells Russia’s Lavrov Willing to Work to ‘De-Escalate’ Mideast War

China's top diplomat told his Russian counterpart on Sunday that he is willing to work together to "de-escalate" the war in the Middle East, Beijing's state media reported. Wang Yi told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a phone call that "China and Russia should uphold fairness on major iss»»»

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Al Awsat 05.04. 11:03

Hamas, Mediators in Renewed Push to Break Gaza Ceasefire Deadlock

A renewed push is underway to revive Gaza ceasefire talks, with mediators stepping in after meetings in Cairo to revive the process as the impasse has deepened since the outbreak of the Iran war. Talks due to resume in Cairo in the coming days aim to break the deadlock and advance unresolved issues»»»

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RT 05.04. 10:38

Is the Brent oil spot price really nearing $150?

When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was considered a doomsday prediction. But the price of physical Brent crude is already a hair’s breadth from $150, while the futures price hasn’t caught up yet. The Brent front-month futures price»»»

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Al Awsat 05.04. 09:26

Egypt Says It Held Calls with US Witkoff, Regional Counterparts

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with ‌US Envoy ‌Steve Witkoff ‌and ⁠regional counterparts including Iranian ⁠Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the ministry said in a ⁠statement on ‌Sunday. Egypt, ‌Türkiye and ‌Pakistan have ‌»»»

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Al Awsat 05.04. 09:02

Spanish PM Under Fire as Ex-Top Aide Goes on Graft Trial

A corruption trial of a former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins on Tuesday, a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led minority government. Jose Luis Abalos is a disgraced ex-Socialist heavyweight, a former transport minister who helped»»»

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France24 05.04. 08:20

Spotlight - NATO anniversary overshadowed by Trump’s threats

On this day, April 4th, 1949, NATO was founded, marking a pivotal moment in global security. Nearly 80 years later, however, the alliance's future is being questioned by its most powerful member, the United States. To understand the significance of NATO's formation, it’s worth revisiting the origin»»»

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The Peninsula 05.04. 07:55

Bassem rides Wathnan Zodiak to impressive win at QEF Cup

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Bassem Mohammed delivered a composed performance to claim top honours in the CSI5* 145cm class at the Qatar Equestrian Federation Cup, part of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026, held at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab yesterday. Riding Wathnan Zodiak, Bassem produced a flawless rou»»»

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BNE 05.04. 07:09

Iran war accelerates Chinese US treasure bill sell off

The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»

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BNE 05.04. 07:09

Iran war accelerates Chinese US treasure bill sell off

The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 05.04. 00:02

Amir, Italian PM stress need for de-escalation

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni discussed regional and international developments during a meeting at Lusail Palace on Saturday. Both sides stressed the need to de-escalate tensions and prioritise political dialogue and diplo»»»

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RT 04.04. 19:35

This company used to make weapons for the Nazis. Now it will do the same for Israel

One of Germany’s biggest and most iconic car manufacturers, Volkswagen (VW) and one of Israel’s most well-known arms manufacturers, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, part of the global Rafael Group, are planning to collaborate. If the project is realized, VW will convert one of its German factories »»»

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The Peninsula 04.04. 19:11

Muriqi strikes late as Mallorca stun Real Madrid

Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Vedat Muriqi snatched Mallorca a surprise 2-1 La Liga win over Real Madrid on Saturday to deal Los Blancos a significant blow in the Spanish title race. Alvaro Arbeloa's side thought they had rescued a point after Eder Militao nodded home with two minutes remaining before »»»

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RT 04.04. 18:35

Iran claims shooting down latest generation US fighter jet

The Iranian military has shot down a US F-35 fight jet over its territory, local media outlets, including Tasnim news agency, have claimed. US officials confirmed the loss of an F-15 jet and claimed that one pilot has been rescued. Photos and videos purporting to show the jet’s crash site, includin»»»

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Sputnik 04.04. 15:23

Orthodox Scholar Reveals Why Christian Zionists Are so Gung-ho About a New Middle East Crusade

The Protestant faith from which Christian Zionism emerged is “prone to fragmentation, doctrinal change, and the formation of new ideas,” with some sects moving “very far toward Judaism,” creating the doctrine of Anglo-Israelism, the hybrid religious movement of “Judeo-Christianity,” says theology p»»»

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Qatar Tribune 04.04. 13:21

Amir and Italian prime minister discuss regional, international developments

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with Prime Minister of the friendly Republic of Italy HE Giorgia Meloni, at Lusail Palace to discuss regional and international developments. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness the Amir welcomed the»»»

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The Peninsula 04.04. 13:13

Amir, Italian Prime Minister review regional and international developments

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the friendly Republic of Italy, at Lusail Palace today, April 4, 2026, to discuss regional and international developments.At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness the Am»»»

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France24 04.04. 11:32

Is opposing Israel 'anti-Semitism'? France’s latest attempt to fight hate risks inflaming it

The French government is backing a draft law based on the idea that "hatred" of Israel is inseparable from hatred of the Jewish people. Critics of the “Yadan law” warn the new legislation will not just muzzle legitimate criticism of Israel but could further fuel anti-Semitism in France.  Frenc»»»

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Al Awsat 04.04. 10:28

Houthis Threaten ‘Gradual Escalation’ after Fourth Attack on Israel

Yemen’s Houthi group has threatened “gradual escalation” after claiming a fourth attack on Israel, about a week after entering the war alongside Iran as part of the Tehran-led “axis of resistance.” The move comes as Yemen’s internationally recognized government steps up rhetoric, saying a decisive »»»

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The Peninsula 04.04. 09:15

One dead, 47 injured after 'incident' at Peru football derby: minister

Lima: At least one person died and 47 more were injured Friday night in an unspecified "incident" at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru's capital during a rally ahead of a football derby, according to the health ministry. "There has been an unfortunate incident at the stadium in which 47 people h»»»

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France24 04.04. 06:29

Cuba begins prisoner release after announcing more than 2,000 pardoned

Cuban authorities began releasing prisoners on Friday after announcing the day before that 2,010 inmates had been pardoned, marking a second wave of releases in less than a month as Havana faces increased pressure from the United States. Cuban authorities began to free prisoners on Friday after ann»»»

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France24 04.04. 06:20

From 250 to 700 dollars per article: How Russia influenced West African media content

A leak of confidential documents from a network of Russian agents operating on the African continent reveals how Russia managed to place hundreds of articles in 35 different West African French-language media outlets – sometimes without their knowledge. The FRANCE 24 Observers team worked with»»»

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