Gulf News 11m

adidas and Saudia roll travel wear line across MENA

Dubai: Airlines are no longer just flying passengers — they’re now dressing them too. Sports apparel giant Adidas and Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia have launched a new travel-focused clothing line across the Middle East and North Africa, starting April 20. The aim, according to the airline»»»

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Business-review 14m

Romania’s real estate investment volume reached approximately EUR 152 million in Q1 2026

A distant second place was taken by the retail sector, with 8% of the total, followed by hotels (2%) and the industrial segment, with just 1%. The investment volume in the first three months of 2026 is approximately 7% above the quarterly average of 2025 but remains 2.5% below the level recorded in»»»

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Arab News 18m

India, South Korea to cooperate on energy supply chains amid Iran war

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced on Monday new partnerships in energy supply chains and critical technologies to address global trade fallout from the US–Israeli war on Iran. Lee arrived in India as the war, which started on Feb. 28, »»»

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UPI 24m

ALA releases list of 'Top 11 Most Challenged Books List of 2025' - UPI.com

The American Library Association's list of the "Top 11 Most Challenged Books List of 2025" includes titles by John Green, Sarah J. Maas and Anthony Burgess. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo April 20 (UPI) -- The American Library Association released its list of the "Top 11 Most Challeng»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27m

Laguna Medical SPA in St. Vlas Revives Traditions of Climatotherapy

The unique maritime climate of the St. Vlas resort can help treat chronic pulmonary diseases. This was established in the 1960s, when St. Vlas was recognized as one of Bulgaria's most favourable locations for climatotherapy and rehabilitation, Daniela Dineva of hotel owner Dinevi Group told BTA. Th»»»

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Gulf News 35m

New programme to turn 1,000 UAE families into entrepreneurs over 5 years

Dubai: The UAE is aiming to turn 1,000 Emirati families into entrepreneurs over the next five years, as part of a wider push to reduce reliance on state support and build a more self-sufficient economy. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Announced under the national campa»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 39m

Prosecution Service Charges 34 People for Crimes against Citizens' Political Rights

A total of 3,021 case files have been reported to and opened by the prosecution service since the start of the election campaign until this morning, with 599 pre-trial proceedings initiated, including 252 fast-track proceedings for crimes against citizens’ political rights, the prosecution service »»»

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Arab News 55m

How the US-Israel-Iran conflict may impact the Global South’s harvest season

LONDON: For much of the Global South, the US-Israel-Iran war is no longer a distant geopolitical crisis. It is showing up in farm budgets, fuel queues and food markets, as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz drives up costs and strains already fragile economies. Iran’s blockade of Hormuz has rattled»»»

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Arab News 55m

How Israeli strikes on paramedics are hindering rescue efforts in Lebanon

BEIRUT: Wael Mousawi, a 35-year-old Civil Defense responder in Tyre, says he has spent weeks moving “between death and death,” pulling bodies from the rubble of flattened homes in southern Lebanon as rescue teams struggled to keep pace with the scale of destruction. Paramedics and rescue workers ac»»»

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Arab News 55m

Iran accuses US of ceasefire breach, vows retaliation over attack on ship

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam ​al-Anbiya, accused the US of violating a ceasefire by firing at one of ‌Iran’s commercial ‌ships ​in ‌the ⁠Gulf ​of Oman, vowing ⁠to retaliate. State media quoted a Khatam Al-Anbiya spokesperson as saying early ⁠on Monday ‌that ‌the vess»»»

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Arab News 55m

How Bahrain is supporting private-sector workers as Gulf businesses feel Iran war strain

LONDON: Reverberations of the conflict in the Middle East are being felt across the region both physically and metaphorically. The booms and jolts of missile interceptions over Gulf cities and industrial sites may have halted since President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire on April 8, b»»»

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Arab News 55m

Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz raised questions about whether the meeting would take place. Over the weekend, »»»

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Arab News 55m

Iran executes two men convicted of links to Israel’s spy agency

TEHRAN: Iran executed two men on Monday convicted of having links to Israel’s spy agency, the judiciary said, the latest in a string of executions since the outbreak of war with Israel and the United States. “The death sentences of Mohammad Masoom-shahi and Hamed Validi were carried out at dawn tod»»»

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Arab News 55m

Israel army warns Lebanese against returning to south

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military on Monday warned Lebanese civilians against returning to dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah’s activities in the area were violating a ceasefire agreement struck last week. Thousands of displaced residents have begun making their way back to parts»»»

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Arab News 55m

Hezbollah claims attack destroyed Israeli tanks

Hezbollah said it detonated explosives Sunday afternoon in an attack against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. The group said in a statement Monday that bombs planted by Hezbollah fighters exploded and destroyed four tanks in a convoy of eight tanks that was passing the village of Deir Siryan. It»»»

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Arab News 55m

UK foreign minister to end tour early amid Iran ceasefire push

TOKYO/LONDON: British foreign minister ‌Yvette Cooper will cut short an intensive diplomatic tour designed to build consensus around making a ceasefire ​in the Iran war permanent and on the next steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Cooper's department is at the centre of a new crisis over Peter Ma»»»

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Arab News 55m

Israel PM vows ‘harsh action’ against soldier who vandalized Jesus statue in Lebanon

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed “harsh action” Monday against a soldier caught on camera vandalizing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, as the image spread online. The photo, which the military determined was authentic, shows an Israeli soldier using a sledgeha»»»

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Arab News 59m

Saudi investment pipeline active as reforms advance, says Pakistan minister

ALULA: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Mohammed Aurangzeb described Saudi Arabia as a “longstanding partner” and emphasized the importance of sustainable, mutually beneficial cooperation, particularly in key economic sectors. Speaking to Arab News on the sidelines of the AlUla Conference for Emerging M»»»

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Arab News 59m

Global trade isn’t deglobalizing — it’s reshuffling, Harvard economist says

ALULA: Global trade is not retreating into deglobalization despite geopolitical shocks, but is instead undergoing a structural reshuffling led by US-China tensions, according to Harvard University economist Pol Antras. Presenting research at the AlUla Emerging Market Economies Conference, Antras sa»»»

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Arab News 59m

Modern agriculture raises some Saudi farmers’ yields by $0.08 per kilogram

RIYADH: Investing in the restoration of arid and degraded lands is a highly profitable economic investment. Every dollar spent yields direct and indirect economic benefits ranging from $7 to $30. This highlights the significance of Saudi Arabia’s success in rehabilitating the first million hectares»»»

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Arab News 59m

Oil rises 6% on renewed US-Iran tension

SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped more than 6 percent on Monday, ​on fears that the ceasefire between the US and Iran could collapse after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed largely halted. Brent crude futures advanced $5.47, or 6.05 percent, to $95.85»»»

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Arab News 59m

Startups secure fresh funding as regional momentum builds

RIYADH: Global and regional startups continued to attract capital across fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and proptech, as investors backed platforms focused on financial infrastructure, consumer services, and data-driven solutions. Saudi Arabia-based fintech Lean Technologies has received a major »»»

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Arab News 59m

Algeria launches global bid round for oil, gas exploration across 7 fields 

RIYADH: Algeria has launched a global bidding round for oil and gas exploration across seven fields, in a move that underscores the OPEC member’s efforts to boost production capacity and attract foreign investment amid a volatile global energy market shaped by the Iran war. Samir Bekhti, president »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Weekend deals Qatar: A ‘two-list’ system to save money without wasting your weekend

Doha, Qatar: Weekends in Qatar move fast. You sit down to plan one or two purchases… then the “quick check” turns into endless scrolling through Qatar offers, screenshots, and half-remembered messages. By the time you decide, you’ve either overpaid or you’re too tired to buy anything at all. A smar»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Youth, 16, charged over severe hit-and-run accident

An Athens prosecutor on Monday brought criminal charges against a 16-year-old motorcyclist over a severe weekend hit-and-run accident that left a teenage girl critically injured. The youth, who has been identified as a Sudanese national, was formally accused of dangerous driving that resulted in se»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Central Election Commission: Based on 100% of Tally Sheets, Progressive Bulgaria Wins with 44.6%, GERB-UDF Second with 13.4%

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published preliminary results from the parliamentary elections held on April 19 based on 100.00% of tally sheets of the section election commissions processed at the constituency election commissions as at 15 p.m. on Monday. Following are the parties and co»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

5 ways to get more magnesium without taking a supplement

Magnesium supplements are among the most popular dietary supplements in America. Experts say that’s because magnesium plays an important role in our health. It helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It supports your immune system and muscle health. And it can help you get a good nigh»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel PM vows 'harsh action' against soldier vandalizing Jesus statue in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "harsh action" Monday against a soldier caught on camera vandalizing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, as the image spread online. The photo, which the military determined was authentic, shows an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to str»»»

Naharnet 1h

Israel strikes rocket launcher, Israeli convoy hit by IEDs Sunday, drones return to Beirut

The Israeli army said Monday it attacked overnight "a fully equipped and ready-to-fire rocket launcher in the Qalawiya area of ​​southern Lebanon, north of the front line, in order to prevent an immediate threat to northern Israeli towns." "The launcher posed an immediate threat to IDF (Israeli arm»»»

Naharnet 1h

Geagea says Aoun-Netanyahu meeting 'necessary,' 'should not be postponed'

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said Monday that Lebanon needs a lasting solution to permanently end the state of war with Israel, rather than merely settling for a temporary ceasefire, calling direct negotiations a "necessity" Hezbollah "forced" upon Lebanon. In an interview with Sky News Arab»»»

The Peninsula 1h

One dead as Austrian trolleybus crashes into supermarket

Vienna: One person died and seven were injured Monday after a trolleybus veered off the road and crashed into a supermarket in Salzburg, Austria's Red Cross said. “One person died despite attempts to resuscitate,” a Red Cross telling AFP. The injured were taken to hospital, two in serious condition»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Struggle for Freedom Begins With People's Knowledge of Themselves, Not Armed Conflict, Says BTA Director General

The struggle for freedom begins with a people's knowledge of themselves, not with armed conflict, said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during the presentation of the new issue of BTA's LIK magazine on Monday in Koprivshtitsa. The issue is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the outbreak of the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UK’s Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal

London: Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face lawmakers in parliament on Monday as he bids to quell anger over an unrelenting scandal involving long-time Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson. Starmer, already widely unpopular with the public and many Labour MPs, is struggling to e»»»

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Business-review 1h

Klass Wagen opens its 12th local office in Romania at Târgu Mureș Airport

Klass Wagen continues its expansion strategy in the Romanian market by opening a new office in Târgu Mureș, near Transylvania International Airport, the investment being part of the company’s broader regional development plan. The decision comes at a favourable time for the local market, marked by »»»

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Naharnet 1h

EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference on security and peace in Gaza, West Bank

More than 60 nations sent representatives to Brussels Monday to discuss with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa stability, security and long-term peace in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, as global attention largely remains focused in the Middle East on the ongoing crises in Iran and Lebanon»»»

Naharnet 1h

What to know as ceasefire in Iran war hangs in the balance

The ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance as Pakistan's capital stands prepared for possible new talks between Tehran and Washington. As of right now, the two-week ceasefire will expire at 0000 GMT Wednesday (8 p.m. ET Tuesday.) But the truce between Iran, Israel and the United States star»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Lebanon President Says Israel Talks Aim to End Hostilities, Occupation

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the Israeli occupation in the south, as he named an ex-ambassador to the United States to lead the delegation. "The choice to negotiate aims to stop hostilities, end the Israeli occupation of southe»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Oil prices jump and Wall Street slides with US, Iran clashing in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climbed more than 5% and Wall Street veered toward losses before the opening bell Monday as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. Futures for the S&P 500 also fell 0.5% while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.6%. Nasdaq »»»

Gulf News 2h

Drivers urged visit Mushrif Mall to benefit from black point reduction initiative

Abu Dhabi Police have invited motorists to visit a dedicated service platform at Mushrif Mall to benefit from the black points reduction initiative over a one-month period. The initiative will run from April 20 to May 20, 2026, operating daily from 4pm to 10pm on the mall’s first floor, offering co»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Arab Parliament Speaker Calls for Unified International Parliamentary Voice to Confront Escalation in Palestine

Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al-Yamahi stressed the need to unify the international parliamentary voice to confront escalating Israeli violations, emphasizing the importance of intensifying efforts to support the Palestinian cause, SPA reported. This came during his address to the second»»»

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UPI 2h

Iran claims drone strikes on U.S. Navy, peace talks hang in balance - UPI.com

The 965-foot-long Iranian container ship Touska, seen here in 2017 after it ran aground off Hong Kong's main island, remained in the custody of the U.S. Navy on Monday after it was boarded and seized by U.S. Marines. File photo by Jerome Favre/EPA April 20 (UPI) -- Iran said that it carried out dro»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Vucic: Election date to become known by St George's Day or a few days later

ZRENJANIN - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday he believed the date of early parliamentary elections in Serbia would become known by Orthodox St George's Day (May 6) or a few days later. "I believe that, approximately by St George's Day or a few days later, we will know exactly when »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

 EFSD raises Kyrgyzstan’s economic growth forecast for 2026 - | 24.KG

Analysts at the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) have revised upward their macroeconomic outlook for Kyrgyzstan. The country’s GDP is now expected to grow by 8.3 percent in 2026, reaching approximately 2,334.8 trillion soms. Economic growth and fiscal stimulus The main driver »»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Edi Rama on Kathimerini: Plato, Fortunes and the Chimarra

Edi Rama is already in his 13th year as prime minister, but some of the open questions in the relations between the two countries remain the same and unchanged. A few days before his arrival in Greece for the 11th Delphi Economic Forum (April 22-25), Rama spoke to "K" about Greek-Albanian relations»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Progressive Bulgaria Wins Most Votes in Greece Voting Sections

Progressive Bulgaria received the most votes in the Bulgarian snap parliamentary elections at voting sections in Greece, according to 100% of processed tally sheets as of 13:00 Monday afternoon, data published on the website of the Central Election Commission show. According to the data, 2,061 Bulg»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

SPA Hotel Medicus in Varshets Upgrades Facilities with Focus on Energy Efficiency

SPA Hotel Medicus in Varshets has completed renovations to improve energy efficiency, owner Dimitar Nikolov told BTA. Since this spring, the hotel has been welcoming guests with new exterior thermal insulation and replaced window frames, which are expected to increase comfort and reduce energy cost»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Multiple injured in clash at Paraguay football match

Asuncion, Paraguay: Paraguayan officials suspended a football match between Olimpia and Cerro Porteno on Sunday after several people were injured when Cerro Porteno fans clashed with police at a stadium in the capital. Witnesses said the violence was sparked by the detonation of high-powered firecr»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

Socialist Party Targets All 61 Municipalities Ahead of Local Elections, Balla Says

The head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, said Monday that the party’s ongoing “re-energizing” process aims to strengthen its structure and prepare for upcoming local elections. Speaking to reporters following a meeting of Socialist lawmakers at the Presidency of the Ass»»»

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Business-review 3h

BR Analysis | Stagflation risk prompting investor caution in Romania

Stagflation is considered to be a growing risk for the Romanian economy this year, as the country has already entered a technical recession while facing additional challenges on the energy front, as prices could soar over the ongoing Middle East conflict. By Ovidiu Poșircă Iulian Lolea, chief econo»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Why cultural fusion could make GCC the next great financial hub

The world’s leading financial centres are not built on capital alone. They are built on the constant exchange of ideas—on people from different systems learning how to think, decide, and operate together. That is where the GCC’s real edge is emerging. Not just in its wealth or infrastructure, but i»»»

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