Al Awsat 4m

Australian Soldier Charged with War Crimes Vows to Clear His Name

An Australian former soldier charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan vowed on Sunday to clear his name, saying he had never "run from a fight" in his first public comments since his arrest. "For the past 10 years, my family and I have been subject to a campaign to convince Australians tha»»»

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Gulf News 5m

13 new mosques open in Dubai, serving 10,000+ worshippers

Dubai: Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has expanded the emirate’s religious infrastructure in the first quarter of 2026, with the opening of 13 new mosques at a total cost of Dh162 million, in an effortto meet growing demand in newly developed communities. The new mosques»»»

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Gulf News 5m

Representing the UAE abroad, new ambassadors sworn in

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the swearing-in of a number of newly appointed UAE ambassadors. During the ceremony, Sheikh Mohamed wished the ambassadors success in carrying out their duties and in strengthening bilateral relations in line with th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5m

Gulf Cooperation Council reaffirms its commitment to promoting stability, development and resolving conflicts peacefully

ANTALYA:The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fostering a stable and secure environment and to pursuing constructive policies based on development and prosperity, rather than onwars and conflicts. This commitment aims to strengthen mutual trust with regional and»»»

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Gulf News 9m

Who qualifies? Oman reveals rules as 226 gain citizenship

Dubai: Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has issued a royal decree granting Omani citizenship to 226 individuals. The decree, No. 46/2026, was published in the Official Gazette on April 19, listing the names of those approved for citizenship. The decision comes within the framework of Oman’s national»»»

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Gulf News 14m

Hormuz turns into gunboat bargaining table as escalation risks mount

Dubai: The Strait of Hormuz is no longer a shipping lane — it is now a gunboat-enforced negotiating table. What unfolded over the past 36 hours has stripped away any lingering illusion that the waterway is returning to normal. A brief window of optimism — sparked by Iran’s signal that the strait wa»»»

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The Peninsula 19m

Humanoid Robot breaks human half-marathon world record in China

Beijing: A humanoid robot broke the human world record by winning a robot half-marathon race held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in the Chinese capital, Beijing. The winning robot covered the distance faster than the human world record, completing the 21 km (13 mile) race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, »»»

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Middle East Observer 24m

Malawi’s Minister of Health visits EIPICO Pharmaceuticals factories

•• Malawi Minister of Health: A new phase of cooperation with EIPICO has now begun, because what we saw in the company exceeds any expectation or perception. •• Dr. Olfat Ghorab: Acdima companies are the strong arm of the state in providing medicine to Africa as well. •• Dr. Ahmed Kilani: An import»»»

Al Awsat 29m

Barghouti Remains Central Figure in Palestinian Politics After 24 Years in Prison

Twenty-four years after the arrest of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, now 67, and after long stretches in solitary confinement, he remains a central figure in Palestinian politics. His influence has outpaced that of other officials in decision-making roles, and he has topped Fatah elections in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 31m

TISP Deputy Leader Stanislav Balabanov Votes to Protect Traditional Family

Casting his vote in Sunday's parliamentary elections, There Is Such a People (TISP) Deputy Chair Stanislav Balabanov said he voted in the name of protecting children and preserving the traditional Bulgarian family. He chose to vote using a paper ballot. Balabanov said he had voted so that society w»»»

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Gulf News 34m

Hajj 2026: Kaaba works finished, first pilgrim flights land in Jeddah

Routine maintenance work at Islam’s holiest site has been completed to the highest international standards, Saudi authorities said, as the Kingdom simultaneously began welcoming the first wave of pilgrims for the upcoming Hajj season. The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the P»»»

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Naharnet 34m

Hezbollah official says Lebanon-Israel talks 'do not concern us'

Senior Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qamati said that his group was not concerned by Lebanon's planned direct talks with Israel, labelling them a failure. In a press conference in Beirut's southern suburbs, Qmati said his group was "not concerned with the negotiations being conducted by the state," sa»»»

Naharnet 34m

Aoun, Salam discuss readiness for Israel talks

Lebanon's president and prime minister have discussed preparations for the first direct negotiations with Israel in decades. In a statement, the office of President Joseph Aoun said he and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam conducted "an assessment of the post-ceasefire phase and the ongoing efforts to con»»»

The Peninsula 34m

Al Ahli, Al Sadd reach Amir Cup semi-finals

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli and Al Sadd secured their places in the semifinals of the Amir Cup basketball competition for the 2025–2026 season after quarterfinal wins over Al Wakrah and Al Shamal at Al Gharafa Hall yesterday. Al Ahli defeated Al Wakrah 85-72 in a tightly contested game. Al Ahli led 18–10 »»»

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The Peninsula 34m

QORC: Lane, Al Suwaidi shine in opening round

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation organised Survival 1, the opening round of the 2026 Qatar Off Road Championship (QORC), in the challenging dunes of Sealine. The event featured a strong entry list of 42 competitors representing Qatar and several other nationalities, delivering»»»

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Al Manar 39m

Iran Stands Firm: No Concessions in War Talks, Sovereignty Over Hormuz Non-Negotiable

The Supreme National Security Council of Iran affirmed that Iran’s negotiating delegation will make no concessions in talks aimed at ending the war, underscoring its full commitment to safeguarding national rights and defending the interests of the Iranian people. In a statement, the council said T»»»

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DW 40m

Austria: Police find rat poison in recalled baby food jar

SocietyAustriaAustria: Police find rat poison in recalled baby food jarRana Taha with AFP, ReutersThe Germany-based HiPP had recalled the jars, suggesting they were tampered with. The contaminated jars were also found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. https://p.dw.com/p/5CRMhPolice examined a sam»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 44m

Election Day Off to Normal Start, Central Election Commission Says

Election day has started normally across the country, Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Kamelia Neykova told a briefing on Sunday, noting that any issues with absent section election commission members have been resolved. Some voting sections in Sofia and elsewhere opened late, but the proble»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Al Ahli eye semi-final berth in clash against Al Hussein

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli SC step into their defining match of the season with everything on the line, facing Al Hussein SC in a no-margin-for-error AFC Champions League (ACL) Two quarter-final at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai today. For Al Ahli, this is it. A difficult domestic campaign that will end in the »»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Why do some technical projects fail despite availability of talent?

Doha, Qatar: In many technical projects, failure is not caused by a lack of talent, but by a lack of structure. Despite the availability of skilled professionals across various disciplines, projects can still face delays, misalignment, or incomplete delivery due to the absence of an organized execu»»»

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Naharnet 46m

Hezbollah denies involvement in deadly attack on UN peacekeepers

Hezbollah on Saturday denied it was involved in a deadly attack on United Nations peacekeepers (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, after France accused the group of being behind the incident. "Hezbollah denies any connection to the incident that occurred with UNIFIL forces in the Ghandouriyeh-Bint Jbeil »»»

The Peninsula 47m

Qatar Stock Exchange index gained 17.36 points at start of trading.

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index opened higher today, gaining 0.16 percent, adding 17.36 points to reach 10,732 points compared to the previous session's close. This rise was supported by gains in four sectors. QSE figures showed positive performance in the banking and financial se»»»

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Naharnet 48m

Iran says final deal still far off as Hormuz Strait shuttered

The strategic Strait of Hormuz was again closed on Sunday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran's powerful parliament speaker signalling a final peace deal remained "far" off despite some movement in negotiations. As mediation efforts continued following high-level talks in»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 56m

Progressive Bulgaria Leader Rumen Radev: Today Bulgaria Has Historic Chance to Break with Oligarchic Model

Having cast his ballot in Sofia, Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev said: "Today Bulgaria has a historic chance to break once and for all with the Peevski-Borissov oligarchic model, and this is an opportunity we must not miss." He was referring to Movement for Rights and Freedoms leader Delyan»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

India’s economic growth outlook remains strong in spite of headwinds

Doha, Qatar: India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and rapidly transforming into an engine of global growth. During the 2000-2025, which includes the volatile years of the Global Financial Crisis and the Covid-pandemic, the average growth rate for the South-Asian giant was 6.3»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

Next generation shines as FEI Group VII Finals end

Doha, Qatar: The FEI Regional Group VII Finals for Juniors, Cadets, and Young Riders, featuring qualifiers from the 2025-2026 equestrian season, concluded with thrilling action at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab after four days of competition. The event brought together more than 100 riders represe»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

Commercial Bank announces key senior management appointments

Doha: Commercial Bank has announced key appointments to its senior management team, reinforcing its leadership structure to support strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and its continued commitment to developing national talent in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. As part of these appointm»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Iran not to "blackmail" Washington with its flip-flopping on the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran declared the strategic waterway once again closed. "We're talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again -- you know, as they've been»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Chernobyl’s Radioactive Landscape Is Testament to Nature’s Resilience and Survival Spirit

On contaminated land that is too dangerous for human life, the world’s wildest horses roam free. Across the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Przewalski’s horses — stocky, sand-colored and almost toy-like in appearance — graze in a radioactive landscape larger than Luxembourg. On April 26, 1986, an explosi»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

As Iran War Strains Ties with Trump’s US, UK Looks to Europe

Britain's government is set to announce legislation next month to move the country closer to the European Union, as the Iran war sours the UK's so-called special relationship with the United States. President Donald Trump's unpredictability and stream of insults towards America's historic ally is a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov Votes for Strong Bulgaria in Strong Europe

After voting in Sofia on Sunday, Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov said: "I voted for a strong Bulgaria in a strong Europe, and for the dismantling of the state capture model." Yes, Bulgaria is part of the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria coalition, which has the second largest grou»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QIIB announces winners of FIFA World Cup 2026 Visa campaign

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the winners of its promotional campaign for Visa credit and debit cardholders, launched in collaboration with Visa from February 2 to 28, 2026. The campaign offered customers the opportunity to win travel packages to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. A draw was con»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as products recalled

Vienna: Austrian police have found rat poison in a baby food jar, they said late Saturday, April 18, 2026, in a probe that has seen the supplier recall the line over suspected tampering. The Germany-based HiPP brand announced the recall at SPAR supermarkets in Austria late Friday over the possibili»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar sees record performance in Q4 as rental activity accelerates

Doha, Qatar: The rental market in Qatar witnessed a positive performance, supported by increased activity and continued demand, reflecting the sector’s vitality and stability. The rental market continued its upward trajectory last year with contract volumes rising across all quarters compared to 20»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lukashenko Says Meeting with Trump Possible Once ‘Big Deal’ Is Ready

Belarusian President ‌Alexander Lukashenko said he would be ready to meet US President Donald Trump once a "big deal" between the two countries has been prepared. "We are ready for a deal, but it needs to be prepared in a way that reflects the interests of both the United States and Belarus," Lukas»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanese Army Restores Road, Bridge Damaged by Israeli Strikes

Lebanon's military said Sunday it had reopened a road and bridge damaged by Israeli strikes in the country's south, as a 10-day truce holds between Hezbollah and Israel. In a statement, the military said it "fully reopened" a road linking the city of Nabatieh with the Khardali area, and had "partia»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Libyan British Business Forum to be held in London on 22 June

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) has informed that the Libyan British Business Forum will be held on 22 June in London. The LBC said that the forum is born out of the cooperation agreement signed with the West London Chamber of Commerce in the UK and comes following discussions regarding the estab»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Parents warned after toxic substance found in baby food

Vienna: Austrian police have found rat poison in a baby food jar, they said late Saturday, in a probe that has seen the supplier recall the line over suspected tampering. The Germany-based HiPP brand announced the recall at SPAR supermarkets in Austria late Friday over the possibility that "a hazar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Foreign Ministry: No Reports of Problems with Voting Abroad

Deputy Foreign Minister Radi Naidenov told a briefing on Sunday that no problems with voting abroad had been reported. The Foreign Ministry aims to organize fair elections, he said. There are 493 voting sections for Bulgarians in 55 countries. The most numerous voting sections abroad have been open»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Lebanese army restores road, bridge damaged by Israeli strikes

Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanon's military announced on Sunday, April 19, 2026, it had reopened a road and bridge damaged by Israeli strikes in the country's south, as a 10-day truce holds between Hezbollah and Israel. In a statement, the military said it "fully reopened" a road linking the city of Nabati»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Driving sustainable growth across The Pearl and Gewan Islands: UDC’s integrated ESG journey

As the master developer behind The Pearl and Gewan Islands, United Development Company (UDC) is shaping one of Qatar’s most distinctive urban destinations—where premium living, environmental responsibility, and community engagement are fully integrated. Across these flagship developments, UDC is ad»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Governors of Central Bank of Libya and People's Bank of China agree to launch direct banking transactions

An agreement was reached by the Central Bank of Libya and the People’s Bank of China to link Libyan commercial banks to the Chinese Payments and Settlement System (CIPS), to will simplify and streamline financial transfer processes. The agreement came last Friday (17 April) on the margins of the IM»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Apex Health Qatar leads with high readiness amid global shifts and targeted initiatives supporting mental wellbeing

The View Hospital Reinforces Its Standing Through Innovation and Human-Centered Care Doha, Qatar: In light of recent regional developments and the challenges faced across the region, Apex Health, the fastest-growing healthcare groups in the region, continues to reinforce its readiness and ability t»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Forum aimed at improving education

Ministry of youth has held a national dialogue forum, entitled “With the power of its youth, Long Live Egypt”, chaired by Minister Khalid Abdel Aziz and under the auspices of President El-Sisi. Its second phase saw holding 61 forums in universities and institutes across different governorates to gi»»»

Gulf News 1h

Hezbollah warns truce with Israel cannot be one-sided, tensions remain high

Beirut: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem asserted on Saturday that the current 10-day truce with Israel cannot be a unilateral arrangement. According to a report by Al Jazeera, Qassem vowed that his fighters are prepared to retaliate against any Israeli strikes targeting Lebanese territory. In his init»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Saudi Food Self-Sufficiency Shields Economy from Hormuz Crisis

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed global energy and food security to the brink. Saudi Arabia responded by positioning itself as a stabilizing force, turning its western coastline into a lifeline that not only protected its domestic market but also helped offset shortages in neighboring»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iraq Fish Die-off Leaves Farmers Mourning Lost Livelihoods

On the banks of Iraq's Tigris River, Haidar Kazem mourned 300 tons of the fish he had carefully raised in ponds wiped out by a flood of polluted water. Water supplies in Iraq, the eastern half of what is known as the region's fertile crescent and which the United Nations ranks among the countries m»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Hessa Street Development Project cuts travel time from 15 minutes to just 4 minutes

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened the completed Hessa Street Development Project, a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at easing congestion and improving traffic flow across one of the city’s key arterial corridors. The project covers a 4.5-kilometre stretch b»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Movement for Rights and Freedoms Leader Peevski Votes for More Prosperity and Security for Bulgarians

After casting his vote on Sunday, Movement for Rights and Freedoms Leader Delyan Peevski said: "Today Bulgarian citizens are choosing what kind of country they want to live in and whom they will entrust with responsibility for their future. I chose the state of the people, voting for more state cap»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Iran says nuclear deal still ‘far off’ as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Tehran: The strategic Strait of Hormuz was again closed on Sunday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran's powerful parliament speaker signalling a final peace deal remained "far" off despite some movement in negotiations. As mediation efforts continued following high-level »»»

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