Al Awsat 4m

Chinese-Pakistani Initiative Seeks to Contain Regional Tension

A Chinese diplomat has disclosed that his country is engaged in diplomatic mediation efforts to contain the US-Israeli-Iranian war, in cooperation with Pakistan, through a five-point initiative. Chang Hua, the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, stressed the need for the international community to »»»

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Jordan Times 7m

Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf States

DUBAI — Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strik»»»

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Jordan Times 7m

Industrial exports rise 2.9% in Q1 2026, reaching JD1.74b — ACI

AMMAN — Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) exports increased by 2.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, despite ongoing regional tensions.The growth, recorded across eight of 10 industrial sub-sectors, underscores the sector’s resilience and its ability to ma»»»

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Jordan Times 7m

Arab Bridge Maritime posts 'record' net profits at $32m in 2025

According to a Transport Ministry statement Sunday, Qatamin made the remarks during the company’s 87th General Assembly meeting, attended by transport ministers from Jordan, Egypt and Iraq, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.He stressed the importance of investment projects, particularly at Po»»»

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Jordan Times 7m

Investment minister reviews achievements, future plans for development, free zones

AMMAN — Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh on Sunday met with officials from the Kingdom’s developmental and free zones to review "key" achievements in the first quarter of 2026 and discuss plans for future expansion.During the meeting, Abu Ghazaleh said that ongoing government efforts, in part»»»

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France24 14m

Trump's 'puppet regime': Home to world’s largest oil reserves, is Venezuela key to US economy?

Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Dr. Amalendu Misra, Author and Professor of International Politics at Lancaster University. Is the evolving situation in Venezuela a transformation in the methods of regime change? What we are witnessing is not the overt, forceful restructuring seen in Iraq or Li»»»

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France24 18m

War in the Middle East: US rescues pilot from downed fighter jet

Reza Sayah, our correspondent in Tehran, has more.»»»

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France24 18m

In Iran, social media posts noted explosions, aircraft in area US jet was downed

Reporting from Tehran, FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah says that around 3am local time, social media posts mentioned "explosions and aircraft near the city of Yasuj in central Iran" where the US F-15 jet was downed. Around an hour later, President Donald Trump said US forces had safely recovered a second ai»»»

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France24 18m

US President Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran rejects

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed A»»»

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France24 18m

War in Lebanon: Art to provide psychological support to children

As the strikes in Lebanon continue, children are being deeply affected by psychological trauma. In response, art is being used as a means of healing and emotional expression.»»»

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France24 18m

Ramstein: Controversy in Germany over military base's role in Middle East war

Although Germany insists it is not a party to the war in Iran, the U.S. airbase in Ramstein plays a key role in coordinating American military operations causing controversy. »»»

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France24 18m

Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over Mideast war

Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November.»»»

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France24 18m

US aviator missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued

David Smith, Guardian's Washington bureau chief, is our guest.»»»

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France24 18m

Lebanon: In the city of Tyre, Christians mark Easter in a ghost town

Israel's military renewed strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing evacuation warnings, following attacks on nearby buildings that damaged a hospital.»»»

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France24 18m

"We got him!": US rescues aviator whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran

The United States said Sunday it rescued a service member missing behind enemy lines since Iran downed a fighter jet, as President Donald Trump escalated pressure on&nbs»»»

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France24 18m

French boats set sail from Marseille to join Gaza aid Flotilla

Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.»»»

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France24 18m

Easter in Jerusalem overshadowed by war and restrictions at the Holy Sepulchre

Silence reigned on Easter Sunday in the alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre, where Christians commemorate Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.  In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's O»»»

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France24 18m

Inside the race to rescue a downed US airman in Iran

President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed a daring rescue of a downed US airman in central Iran, but Tehran insisted the mission was “foiled”, leaving the world to sift fact from fiction amid conflicting reports and viral images. US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a dow»»»

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France24 18m

Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon, forces closure of Syria border crossing

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 11 people, including a family of six, and wounded dozens more. The attacks also prompted Syria to temporarily close its main border crossing with Lebanon, as Israel's conflict with Hezbollah intensifies. Israeli strikes on »»»

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France24 18m

War in the Middle East: the US rescues missing airman from Iran

Jim Townsend, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense fir European and NATO Policy, is our guest.»»»

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France24 18m

Ukraine's Zelensky meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus, pushes military deals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus on Sunday with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv pushes to deepen security ties across the Middle East amid its ongoing war with Russia. Arriving alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Zelensky’s visit signals a bid to»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 21m

Coordination Council for Preparation of Upcoming Snap Elections to Hold Briefing

The Coordination Council for the preparation of the upcoming early parliamentary elections will hold a briefing on Monday, the Government press office announced. It will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Council of Ministers building. The Coordination Council’s last briefing was on March 30. At that »»»

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France24 23m

Benin's main opposition face crisis before presidential elections

Presidential elections to be held on April 12th in Benin.»»»

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France24 23m

'Gaza, Marseille is with you!': French boats set sail to join international aid flotilla

Around 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza. The international flotilla of some 100 boats will head towards Gaza around April 20, according to the organisers So»»»

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Gulf News 24m

VESIMI celebrates the milestone of curated luxury fashion

What began as a vision to bring India’s finest designer fashion to the Middle East has today evolved into one of Dubai’s most recognised multi-designer destinations. This year, VESIMI celebrates 16 years of redefining luxury fashion while building a strong bridge between Indian couture and the glob»»»

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Gulf News 24m

Dubai gold slips Dh3 as ceasefire talks cool market tensions

Dubai: Dubai gold prices opened the week softer, tracking a pullback in global bullion markets as geopolitical signals turned mixed and investors reassessed risk. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily bu»»»

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