Al Majalla 5m

Lebanon and Israel: negotiations and the end of Hezbollah

The meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington on 23 April, held under US sponsorship, was the first such encounter in decades. Despite fierce opposition and violent threats from Iran and Hezbollah, Beirut pressed ahead with what was an exceptionally difficult decision. Leba»»»

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UPI 30m

Soldier charged with using classified information to bet on Maduro capture - UPI.com

A U.S. Army soldier has been indicted on allegations of using his knowledge about the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to make profitable wages on Polymarket Photo via Donald Trump/Truth Social/UPI | License Photo April 23 (UPI) -- A U.S. Army special forces soldier who partici»»»

upi.com
Al Awsat 40m

Mass Poisoning Suspected as 18 Wolves Die in Italian National Park

Italian authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 18 wolves and several other wild animals found in recent days in a national park, in what conservation groups say is one of the worst attacks on wildlife in Italy. The carcasses were discovered across several locations in and around the A»»»

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Gulf News 50m

Largest catch-up initiative delivers over 100 million childhood vaccinations

GENEVA: The Big Catch-Up (BCU), a historic multi-year, multi-country effort to address vaccination declines driven largely by the COVID-19 pandemic, has reached an estimated 18.3 million children aged 1 to 5 across 36 countries. More than 100 million doses of life-saving vaccines were dispatched, h»»»

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Arab News 1h

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

ROME: Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup, and the team is preparing to play in the US despite the war »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil prices rise, stocks mostly fall as US-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices jumped on Friday as Iran vowed it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of global oil is shipped, as long as the United States blocks its ports. The price of US crude oil WTI increased 1.23% to $97.03 per barrel early on Friday; Brent crude, the international sta»»»

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France24 1h

Truth or Fake - Both Trump and Iran share false information about 8 women facing execution by the regime

This Wednesday Donald Trump claimed that out of respect for him, Iran had agreed to spare the lives of 8 young Iranian women facing execution. But he was quickly struck with accusations that the women were AI-generated. Iran gave conflicting information, both mocking the AI claims but also dec»»»

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Arab News 1h

Federal officials charge US soldier with using classified intel to win over $400K bet on Maduro raid

WASHINGTON: A US soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday. Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part o»»»

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Arab News 1h

US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar

WASHINGTON: Iran’s footballers will be welcome at this year’s World Cup, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Rubio denied that Washington had asked t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target: UN

GENEVA: The United Nations on Friday said a three-year effort to immunize children who missed routine vaccinations due to the Covid-19 crisis was on course to reach the 21 million target. The pandemic, which swept around the world in 2020, severely strained health systems and disrupted vaccination »»»

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Arab News 1h

2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue

RALEIGH, North Carolina: Two young people have been arrested in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue that involved driving through the congregation to “kill as many Jews as possible,” according to authorities and court documents. The arrests come a month after an armed man crashed his pickup»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Live updates: Trump orders U.S. military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats mining Strait of Hormuz – Ya Libnan

Share: An IRGC boat off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran .President Trump orders U.S. military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats mining Strait of Hormuz[File: Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA via Reuters] The U.S. also boarded another tanker it said was involved in smuggling Iranian oil, as the intensifying »»»

Gulf News 2h

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

WASHINGTON: A US special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday. Gannon Ken Van »»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel – Ya Libnan

Share: President Trump meets with U.S., Israeli and Lebanese officials in the Oval Office on April 23. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images Hezbollah said on Thursday it fired rockets at northern Israel in response to the country’s ceasefire “violations”, as Lebanon and Israel’s US ambassadors were set to»»»

Ya Libnan 2h

Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks – Ya Libnan

Share: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio standing behind him, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2026. SUMMARY Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a mee»»»

BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water

For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 3h

UAE travellers will change how they use air miles after Iran war disrupts flights

Dubai: The war involving Iran is reshaping how UAE-based travellers plan and pay for flights, as airspace closures across key Middle East corridors and higher fuel costs force airlines to reroute services, cut capacity and lift fares. The disruption is feeding through quickly, leaving travellers wi»»»

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UPI 3h

Trump promotes new drug price deal with Regeneron - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in December 2025 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. Trump announced a drug price deal with drug company Regeneron on Thursday. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo April 23 (UPI) -- On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced a»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier

NEW YORK: President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop. The president confirmed his continued interest in offering Spirit a financial lifeline after a lawyer t»»»

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Arab News 5h

Trump rules out striking Iran with nuclear weapon

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization. “No, I wouldn’t use it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “Why would I use a nuclear weapon when we’ve, in a very conventio»»»

arabnews.com
Naharnet 5h

Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon to the United States went "very well." The meeting was t»»»

Gulf News 5h

US troops board crude tanker carrying Iranian oil: Pentagon

The Pentagon has said its US forces boarded M/T Majestic X crude tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean. The M/T Majestic X is considered by the US as a "stateless tanker", and was boarded in the Indian Ocean within the area of responsibility of US Indo-Pacific Command. The vessel was susp»»»

gulfnews.com
Arab News 5h

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks

Washington: President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump says the meeting between Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the United States went “very well.” The meeting w»»»

arabnews.com
France24 6h

What the Palantir CEO’s ‘manifesto’ tells us about the changing face of war

A Palantir post citing CEO Alex Karp's book called for mandatory military service and closer ties between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon while criticizing "hollow pluralism" and warning of a new AI arms race. But Palantir is just one of the tech companies blurring the lines between Silicon Valley »»»

france24.com
Arab News 6h

French, UK defense chiefs eye ‘real progress’ in Hormuz plan

LONDON: Britain and France Thursday voiced hope that military plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz were coming together and would succeed in restoring trade flows through the vital passage. At a two-day meeting in London, military planners discussed the practicalities of a multinational mission led»»»

arabnews.com
UPI 6h

Kuwaiti-American journalist detained for 52 days acquitted - UPI.com

April 23 (UPI) -- A Kuwaiti-American journalist was acquitted Thursday after he had been detained for 52 days in Kuwait for social media posts about the war in Iran, his family revealed. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested March 3, an attorney for his two sisters, Caoilfhionn Gallagher said in a statem»»»

upi.com
Qatar Tribune 6h

Al Rayyan eclipse Al Shabab 3-0 to lift Gulf Club Champions League trophy

DOHA: Impressive Al Rayyan blanked Al Shabab of Saudi Arabia 3-0 to lift the Gulf Club Champions League 2025-26 season trophy at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Thursday.The highly entertaining final was tight-fisted for an hour before The Lions roared to humble their rivals, who were laid low after t»»»

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