Arab News 5m

Saudi envoys to Doha and Sarajevo hold discussions with Spanish, Bosnian officials

Saudi Ambassador to Qatar Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad received Spain’s ambassador to Qatar, Alvaro Renedo Zalba, at his office. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as regional and international developments, Saudi Press Agency reported. Saud»»»

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UPI 11m

Pope Leo XIV speaks against inequality on visit to Equatorial Guinea - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV waves during a welcome ceremony upon his arrival Saturday at 4 de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda, Angola. On Wednesday, the pope spoke to officials in Equatorial Guinea, the last stop on his trip. File photo Jose Sena Goulao/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- On the final stop o»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Al Rayyan retains title as EQSL concludes

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (EQSL) concluded, with Al Rayyan winning the title for the second time in a row, following their victory over Al Gharafa in the final played on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The event was attended by Hani Taleb Ballan, CEO of QSL, Hassan »»»

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Arab News 17m

Saudi, Dutch foreign ministers discuss regional developments

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Tom Berendsen, the Netherlands’ foreign minister, in Riyadh on Wednesday. The parties reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation and discussed regional developments, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Berendsen reaffirmed Amsterdam’s c»»»

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TAP 18m

Economic promotion day organised in Val-dOise

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - An economic promotion day was organised on Tuesday in Val-d'Oise by Tunisia's Embassy to France in partnership with the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA-Tunisia) and the Val-d'Oise Economic Development Committee...»»»

TAP 18m

“Citizens largest self-producers of solar electricity thanks to ‘PROSOL ELEC’ programme” (Wael Chouchane)

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - Secretary of State for Energy Transition, Wael Chouchane, stated that Tunisian citizens are currently the largest self-producers of solar electricity in the country, thanks to the “PROSOL ELEC” programme.He made this...»»»

TAP 18m

Public Works Minister announces allocation of TND 313 million for road maintenance

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing, Slah Zouari, announced the allocation of 313 million dinars for the maintenance of numbered roads, rural tracks and the repair of flood damage in 2026. He also noted that 78 projects are...»»»

Gulf News 18m

Report says US blocked $500 million cash shipment to Iraq over pro-Iran attacks

Washington: The United States blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from delivering the cash to Iraq, US media reported on Tuesday, piling pressure on Baghdad to fight Iran-backed militant groups. The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has suspended cash shipments to I»»»

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Gulf News 23m

How Dubai Metro Gold Line will reduce cut Red Line congestion, remove 40m road trips a year

Dubai: Dubai is planning its next metro expansion valued at Dh34 billion, the Gold Line, which will run from Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates. The route passes through Mina Rashid, City Walk, Business Bay, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Nad Al Sheba, Meydan, Al Barsha South, and Jumeirah Village Cir»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Environment ministry holds cleanup campaign to mark Earth Day

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Wildlife Development Department, organised a cleanup campaign at Rawdat Abal Najem located north of Umm Al Amad, on the occasion of Earth Day, which falls on April 22 each year, as part of its efforts aimed at enhancing enviro»»»

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Gulf News 30m

Kuwait keeps schools online until further notice

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that the learning process will continue remotely until further notice, stressing that no changes or new decisions have been issued so far. In a statement, the ministry said the measure is aimed at safeguarding students as well as teaching and admi»»»

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Arab News 32m

Trump says Iran will not execute eight women after his request

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Wednesday said Iran had halted alleged plans to execute eight women arrested over anti-government protests, after he urged Tehran to release them to help peace negotiations.Iran's judiciary, however, described the US president's claims as "false news," saying they had ne»»»

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Arab News 32m

What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Twilight Forest’ by Gary Ferguson

With their towering, cinnamon-colored trunks and dusky green canopies, ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West. Yet a quiet unraveling has begun: in the past decade, in a vast area from Santa Fe to the Sierras, more than 200,000 ponderosa have died. While some trees wil»»»

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Gulf News 34m

Why oil will get costlier the more Hormuz disruption drags on amid war risks

Dubai: Oil prices are likely to remain elevated, and could rise further in the near term, as ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving Iran continue to tighten global supply conditions. Brent crude rose 1.7% to $100.16 per barrel on Wednesday, ref»»»

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UPI 35m

Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family's crypto business - UPI.com

President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump, walk to Marine One on April 10. The two are owners of World Liberty Financial, which is being sued by billionaire Justin Sun. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- A billionaire backer of the Trump family's World Liberty Financial cry»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Education ministry to launch TIMSS 2027 pilot test on April 26

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the launch of the pilot test for the TIMSS 2027 international study, starting on Sunday, April 26, with the participation of a sample of 40 public and private schools, targeting fourth and eighth-grade students, as part of the preparati»»»

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BNE 41m

Venezuela presses IMF to unfreeze $5bn in assets as Chavista ranks show strain

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez has formally asked the International Monetary Fund to release nearly $5bn in frozen assets, testing the limits of a diplomatic rapprochement that has forced the country's ruling Chavista movement to abandon decades of ideological hostility towards the Wa»»»

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BNE 41m

Moldovan oligarch Plahotniuc gets 19-year sentence in $1bn bank fraud case

Businessman and former political power broker Vladimir Plahotniuc received on April 22 a 19-year sentence for five counts including the appropriation of $39mn and €3.5mn as part of a criminal organised group responsible for the 2014-2015 bank fraud known as the $1bn bank fraud. »»»

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BNE 41m

Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say

Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»

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Arab News 44m

ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte

AMSTERDAM: Appeals judges ruled on Wednesday that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, dismissing a bid to throw out his trial over his alleged pivotal role in the murder of thousands of people. Families of the victims who were watching»»»

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Arab News 44m

NASA unveils new space telescope to give ‘atlas of the universe’

MARYLAND: NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets, possibly offering clarity about how ma»»»

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Arab News 44m

How the Strait of Hormuz blockade could ground Europe’s airlines within weeks

LONDON: Europe’s commercial aviation sector is moving closer to a jet fuel crunch as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to choke off supplies from the Gulf, threatening summer travel plans for millions and forcing airlines and governments to weigh rationing, cancellations and emergency fu»»»

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UPI 1h

El Salvador prosecutors present witnesses in MS-13 mega-trial - UPI.com

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's judicial branch has taken on hundreds of alleged MS-13 members in a mass trial. File Photo by Rodrigo Sura/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- The Attorney General's Office of El Salvador presented new witnesses in the trial against 486 alleged members of the Mara Salvatrucha»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Jordan marks 1st International Day of Women in Industry — UNIDO

AMMAN — As Jordan joins the global celebration of the first International Day of Women in Industry, marked on April 21, the spotlight this year falls on a steady, transformative shift rather than a single defining breakthrough.Women are increasingly shaping the direction of industrial growth, both »»»

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Jordan Times 1h

JD14.2m total net profit for electricity distribution — EDCO

AMMAN — The Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO) achieved a net profit of JD14.2 million for the fiscal year 2025, compared with JD15.4 million in 2024, the company announced on Wednesday.The reported earnings include revenues from EDCO's 55.5 per cent stake in the Irbid District Electricity Com»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saud Abdulhamid’s form in Europe offers Saudi Arabia a boost ahead of World Cup

RIYADH: When Saud Abdulhamid made the move to Europe in 2024, signing for AS Roma from Al-Hilal, it signaled an exciting moment for the growth of Saudi footballers on the global stage. Just 380 minutes of playing time across eight appearances last season quickly caused that excitement to fade, howe»»»