Following the of a Unified Development Programme (Unified Budget) by the two politically split Libyan administrations of western and eastern Libya last Saturday (11 April), the US Embassy in Libya congratulated Libya ‘‘on signing a unified national budget for the first time in more than 13 years, f»»»

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Berlin: Germany on Monday unveiled 1.6 billion euros ($1.9 billion) in fuel price relief for households and businesses struggling with the energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war. The announcement came after oil prices surged again following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and US Presiden»»»

Sion, Switzerland: Crans-Montana mayor Nicolas Feraud was questioned for the first time on Monday by public prosecutors investigating the New Year fire disaster in the Swiss ski resort. The mayor is one of nine people under criminal investigation over the January 1 tragedy, which killed 41 people a»»»

Maria Borisova led the charge, capturing gold in the individual all-around and adding a silver medal in the hoop event at the 2026 World Gymnastics Cup's second stage in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In group competitions, Alena Seliverstova, Alina Proshchalkina, Zlata Remchukova, Nelli Reutskaya, and Nico»»»

TUNIS, April 13, 2026 (TAP) – The Assembly of the People’s Representatives will hold a plenary session tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.According to a statement released on Monday, the session’s agenda includes the examination of a...»»»

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Frankfurt, Germany: Hundreds of Lufthansa flights were cancelled Monday as pilots kicked off a strike over pay and pensions, the latest walkout at the German aviation giant this year. Half of all long-distance flights and two-thirds of short-haul services were cancelled at Lufthansa, the group's ma»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Dubai Police, has launched a new road safety campaign aimed at addressing everyday driving behaviours that contribute to congestion and road safety risks across Dubai. Rather than focusing solely on major traffic violations, the »»»

Dubai: Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal is expanding its UAE operations with the launch of new flights between Jeddah and Dubai, alongside the return of higher-frequency services from Riyadh, strengthening air links between two of the region’s busiest travel corridors. Sign up for our daily business»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held its regular weekly sitting on Monday at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall, under the chairmanship of HE the Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The Council welcomed a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing its hope the deal underpin stabilit»»»

Berlin: German energy company E.ON expects electricity and gas prices to continue rising in the long term, due to the repercussions of tensions in the Middle East region. Filip Thon, CEO of E.ON Energie Deutschland, a subsidiary of E.ON, explained in his statements that the price levels that prevai»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain during a fraternal visit to the country. The two sides discussed the close ties and cooperation between the UAE and Bahrain, as well as ways to further strengthen relations in a»»»

Dubai: The UAE and China have signed 24 agreements to expand trade, investment and sector collaboration, marking a further step in strengthening economic ties between the two countries. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreements were announced during the UAE-China »»»

The commander of the IRGC Quds Force said the United States and the Zionist regime will have to leave the region without any achievements. “The integrated front of resistance has a powerful and effective presence throughout the region and is waiting for the enemies of humanity,” Brigadier General E»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian special services are targeting the Russian merchant fleet with coordination and intelligence support of NATO, Russian presidential aide and chairman of the Russian Marine Board Nikolai Patrushev said on Monday. "The risks of illegal actions and terrorist attacks aga»»»

Following the announcement by Libya’s privately-owned MedSky airlines of the resumption of direct flights to and from Madrid from 21 April and the listing by Dusseldorf Airport of direct flights with Libya from 17 May, MedSky CEO, Siraj Furjani, has anticipated the resumption of flights to London. »»»

The Strait of Hormuz has once again returned to the centre of regional and international attention, not only because of the renewed media debate surrounding its legal status, but also due to the broader geopolitical tensions shaping discussions around it. A key point of dispute remains the strait i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority has recently announced the new law on excise tax, introducing new measures targeting sugary drinks and revising how taxes on sweetened beverages are calculated. The authority stated that the changes aim to curb the consumption of high-sugar products and promot»»»

Dubai: Women’s roles within the home are being re-examined across the region, with schools updating Arabic language teaching to better reflect their influence in shaping both families and wider society. The change comes amid growing conversations in the UAE about recognising women not simply as “ho»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has upgraded five more marine transport stations across the emirate, bringing air-conditioning, digital amenities and improved accessibility to some of the city's busiest waterfront transit points. The second phase of the marine station upgrade programme»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel supports US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a naval blockade on Iran, adding that his government is in full coordination with Washington on the matter. "Iran violated the rules (of the peace talks in Pakistan), President Trump de»»»

Ongoing military escalation in the Middle East puts tens of millions of people at risk of falling into poverty across 162 countries, according to new projections released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). While the impacts are concentrated in countries directly affected by t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Indonesia will be able to find a solution to maintain a stable trade situation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday. "Unfortunately, there was some adjustment at the beginning of this year, but the intergovernmental commission is actively working with us, a»»»

Libya’s Ministry of Transport reports that an air transport agreement between Algeria and Libya was agreed during a signing ceremony yesterday at the headquarters of the Algerian National Civil Aviation Agency, along with the signing of a memorandum of understanding regarding arrangements for resum»»»

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) reported a strong financial and operational performance for the first quarter of 2026, posting a net profit after tax of Dh380.7 million, up 19.4 per cent from Dh318.9 million in the same period last year. Income from investments in Islamic financing and Sukuk rose by Dh1»»»

A statement by members of the Yes, Bulgaria party, released on Monday, comments on recent political developments in Hungary, arguing that the country is undergoing a historic turning point and a shift away from what they describe as a “captured state” model. The statement claims that Hungary’s gove»»»

Tehran: The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed, and despite the Iranian military warning that it would treat any such action as an act of piracy. Trump had announced on social media he would blockade th»»»

The European Union's member states must coordinate on energy prices amid a 22 billion euro ($25.70 billion) increase in fossil fuel bills since the start of the Iran war, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday. "We're also looking into ... coordination of member states' gas sto»»»

Iran has "good contact" with the Indian government on passage of the South Asian nation's ships through the Strait of Hormuz and wants to help New Delhi, Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali said on Monday, Reuters reported. The US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February, has restricte»»»

Dubai: The Egyptian Embassy in Algeria has announced the launch of a new long-term entry visa for Algerian citizens, aimed at facilitating travel and strengthening ties between the two countries. According to the announcement, the visa will be valid for up to five years and will allow multiple entr»»»

TUNIS, April 13, 2026 (TAP) – The National Council of the People’s Movement announced a series of organizational decisions and positions at end of its regular session held on Sunday, most notably the scheduling of the party’s third congress for late...»»»

Dubai: Jet fuel shortages are fast becoming one of the biggest hidden pressures on global aviation, affecting everything from airline profitability to the price travellers pay for tickets. While passengers may only notice the impact when fares suddenly rise, the causes run much deeper — from refine»»»

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U.S. warships were due to begin blocking vessels of all nations from leaving or entering Iran's ports on Monday in line with a blockade ordered by President Donald Trump in response to failed peace talks in Pakistan at the weekend. File Photo by MC3 Amber Smalley/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo April»»»

London: London's Heathrow Airport announced Monday a 10 percent increase in transit passengers during March as the US-Iran war forced Gulf countries to close their airspace. Total passenger numbers, including those using Europe's busiest airport to transit, climbed 6.9 percent to 6.65 million last »»»

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in Moscow on an official visit, where he is set to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sputnik is live as Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for talks in Moscow.The two leaders are expected »»»

Tsvetan Predov, a parliamentary candidate of There Is Such a People (TISP) in Sliven, called for the resignation of caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov over delayed social payments, his campaign team said. Predov argued that the National Assembly had approved a TISP proposal to»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has urged the general public to install security surveillance cameras through government-licensed and approved companies registered with the Ministry. The Ministry in a social media post stated that this would help ensure privacy and enhance security. The list,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Driven by international expansion and record-breaking results Estithmar Holding distributes 20% of capital as share dividends to shareholder for the year ended December 31, 2025 Estithmar Holding’s General Assembly approved a 20% profit distribution of the Company’s capital to sharehol»»»

Accra: A Ghanaian Premier League footballer, Dominic Frimpong, has been killed after armed robbers attacked his team on the way back from an away fixture on Sunday, the Ghana Football Association said Monday. Berekum Chelsea FC said in a statement that "masked men wielding guns and assault rifles" »»»

Dubai: A 26-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh died in a tragic drowning incident in the United States on Saturday — his birthday — while celebrating with friends at a waterfall in California. Authorities described the incident as an accident caused by dangerous water conditions. Also R»»»

Dubai: Actor-turned-politician Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is intensifying his campaign for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with high-energy public outreach. As part of his unique campaign style, Vijay has been riding a bicycle through crowded street»»»

Tsvetan Predov, a parliamentary candidate of There Is Such a People (TISP) in Sliven, called for the resignation of caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov over delayed social payments, his campaign team said. Predov argued that the National Assembly had approved a TISP proposal to»»»

“Yesterday, Hungarians chose democracy over authoritarianism, Europe over Russia, and a better economic future instead of remaining the poorest country in the European Union,” the statement of Continue the Change says, referring to the recent election results in Hungary. According to the party, the»»»

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has signed a new agreement to provide extended insurance coverage for housing loan beneficiaries, in a move aimed at strengthening support for citizens and improving access to financing. The agreement, signed through the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, is with »»»

Pope Leo XIV has begun an 11-day tour of Africa, a landmark visit that underscores the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic Church — even as it unfolds under the shadow of geopolitical tensions. The trip, covering Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, is the first major interna»»»