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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect: Live updates

The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon entered into force on Friday, with US President Donald Trump insisting that Hezbollah is part of the agreement, although the armed group had boycotted peace talks with Israel as futile. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) renewed their operation in Lebano»»»

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Qatar Tribune 47m

Qatar admits new lawyers as panel reviews legal profession regulations

QNA Doha Qatar’s committee for the admission of lawyers convened on Thursday to review applications and regulatory matters concerning the legal profession, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s judicial framework. Chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Aff»»»

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UPI 1h

Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day cease-fire - UPI.com

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a cease-fire for 10 days to allow for talks about ejecting Hezbollah from that country, which Israel said is its primary goal in strikes launched on its neighbor over the last six weeks. File Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- President Do»»»

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UPI 2h

Omaha boy, 3, recovering from stabbing, kidnapping attempt at Walmart - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Noemi Guzman, 31, attempts to stab Cyler Hillman, 3, just before being shot to death by Omaha police. Cyler suffered a slash on the cheek. Photo courtesy of Omaha Police Deptartment body-worn camera April 16 (UPI) -- Omaha police have released more details about the kidnapping and assault »»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Agricultural exports hit a record high last year, says minister of agriculture

AMMAN — Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khreissat on Thursday said Jordan’s agricultural sector continues to post strong performance, underpinned by improved supply chains and growing domestic production.Speaking to Al Mamlaka TV, Khreissat described the sector as a "success story" despite limited nat»»»

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UPI 3h

Look: 'Project Hail Mary' trailer stunt earns Guinness World Record - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Ryan Gosling attends the New York premiere of "Project Hail Mary" in March. File Photo by Serena Xu Ning/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- Project Hail Mary has earned a Guinness World Record following its publicity stunt in space. Sony announced Thursday that the movie was awarded the»»»

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UPI 3h

South Korea pet insurance market grows but uptake remains low - UPI.com

Pet insurance grows 3.5-fold in three years... insurance industry moves to boost awareness A chart shows the number of pet insurance policies in South Korea rising sharply from 51,727 in 2021 to 251,961 in 2025. Graphic by Asia Today and translated by UPI April 15 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's pet »»»

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UPI 3h

Fine Arts Commission OKs Trump's arch project - UPI.com

1 of 4 | White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds an illustration on Wednesday of the proposed Triumphal Arch that President Donald Trump wants to build. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- The Commission of Fine Arts voted Thursday to OK President Donald Trump's pla»»»

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UPI 3h

GOP blocks House war powers resolution for second time - UPI.com

Republicans in the House of Representatives voted down a war powers resolution that would rein in President Trump's ability to wage war in Iran for a second time, although with just a one-vote margin this time. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- Republican members of th»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Top schools honored by Sharjah EPAA for green efforts

Sharjah : Seventy schools and nurseries from across the UAE took part in the third edition of the “My Green Environment is My Future” initiative, it was revealed when the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah honoured winners during a closing ceremony at Al Dhaid Wildlife Muse»»»

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BNE 3h

BlackRock among big funds backing Uzbek state’s first foray on to global equity markets

BlackRock, Inc (NYSE: BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, is among big funds that have signalled their support for the Uzbek state’s first foray into global equity markets by signing cornerstone agreements that will back a National Investment Fund of the Uzbek Republic (UzNIF) initial public o»»»

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UPI 3h

Minnesota charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun - UPI.com

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer takes part in a stop in Minneapolis on January 9. Hennepin County prosecutors announced charges against an ICE officer accused of pointing his weapon at people in a moving vehicle in February. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UP»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Mail-order marijuana ploy backfires

A man has been arrested in Athens for mail-ordering nearly two kilograms of marijuana from abroad, police said Thursday. The 27-year-old was taken into custody after trying to pick up the package that had already been detected and opened by police. A police statement said a search of the suspect’s »»»

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UPI 4h

Chilean government offers reforms package to revive economy - UPI.com

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast (C) arrives by car at the Metropolitan Cathedral to attend aass and a 'Prayer for the People of Chile and the New Government' in Santiago on Sunday. Photo by Allen Diaz/EPA SANTIAGO-Chile, April 16 (UPI) -- Chilean President José Antonio Kast announced a package »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Cabinet Approves Agreement on Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity within UN Law of the Sea Convention

The caretaker Government Thursday approved an Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (the BBNJ Agreement), signed by the Republic of Bulgaria on September 20, 2023. The Government proposes that the Nat»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Israeli strikes kill 14, hurt dozens in 3 southern towns after ceasefire announced

An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Ghazieh has killed at least seven people and wounded 33, the health ministry said Thursday, hours before a 10-day ceasefire between the two countries is scheduled to take effect. Lebanese state media reported a "massacre against civilians" in the t»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Government Approves Draft Amendment to International Agreement with US on Stryker Armoured Vehicles

At a sitting on Thursday, the Council of Ministers adopted a report approving Draft Amendment and Supplement No. 1 to the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) BU-B-UCR Procurement of Ammunition for Stryker Vehicles. Proposing amendments and supplements to existing contracts under the Foreign Milita»»»

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UPI 5h

Pope Leo XIV touts peace in area hit by separatist fighting in Cameron - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba orphanage in Yaounde, Cameroon, Wednesday. Pool photo by Alberto Pizzoli April 16 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV spent his second day in Cameroon in the city of Bamenda, the center of separatist fighting, calling for pe»»»

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UPI 5h

Delcy Rodríguez hires U.S. lobbyist for possible presidential campaign - UPI.com

The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, speaks at a pro-government event in Caracas on Monday to commemorate National Dignity Day, which marks the return of the late former president Hugo Chavez to the presidency after being ousted in a coup. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA April 16 (UPI)»»»

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France24 5h

From rekindled love story to ICE 'nightmare': France calls on US to release 86-year-old

The French government on Thursday said it was pushing for the release of an 86-year-old French citizen who has been detained by ICE since early April. Marie-Thérèse Ross, who is now widowed, moved to the US last year to marry her sweetheart from the 1950s.  French officials have said they»»»

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France24 5h

Israel-Lebanon peace talks: Future negotiations depend on 'confidence-building measures'

Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Bilal Y. Saab, Senior Managing Director of TRENDS US.Former Pentagon Official in the first Trump administration. According to Saab, Lebanon is at a crossroads: the government is committed to reform, is fundamentally “pro-Lebanese” and rejects interference from e»»»

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UPI 5h

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delays special session to redraw districts - UPI.com

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes remarks at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 8, 2025. On Wednesday, he delayed plans for the state legislature to hold a special session to redraw the state's congressional districts. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- Florida»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

S. Korea tourist arrivals hit record high in Q1, up 23% on-year

South Korea recorded a first-quarter record of 4.76 million foreign tourist arrivals, up 23 percent from a year earlier, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday. The figure represents the highest first-quarter total on record, achieved despite geopolitical tensions in the Mid»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Mexican Baby Monkey Finds Comfort in Plush Companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey in Mexico, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog. More than a toy, this plush companion acts as a surrogate mom after the tiny primate was rejected by his own mother, Kamaria, a first-time parent unable to form a maternal bond. Weighing a mere 673 grams (1.4 p»»»

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Kathimerini 6h

Mother questioned in Glyfada school break-in probe

Police brought the mother of one minor before a prosecutor Wednesday in connection with a school burglary and vandalism case in the southern suburb of Glyfada, while authorities continued investigating additional suspects. The case involves a group of minors accused of breaking into the school, ste»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Bank robbers in Italy hold 25 people hostage

Rome: Bank robbers in Italy held 25 people hostage for two hours on Thursday, before making their escape through a tunnel, a police source told AFP. Three robbers, one of whom "was certainly armed", entered a branch of the French Credit Agricole bank in Naples at around 11:30am (0930 GMT), the sour»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Four more officials charged in Swiss fire probe

Geneva: Four more current and former officials are now under criminal investigation in the probe into Switzerland's Crans-Montana fire disaster, sources close to the case told AFP on Thursday. "The investigation has been extended to include four new individuals, bringing the total number of defenda»»»

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Kathimerini 7h

Father charged with human trafficking for forcing 13-year-old son to work

A man has been arrested in the southern city of Patra and faces charges of human trafficking for allegedly forcing his 13-year-old son into employment, police said Thursday. A police statement said the boy was found in the northwestern Peloponnesian city carrying a load of plant pots, following a c»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Hezbollah Intensifies Precision Operations Against Israeli Enemy, Directly Hits Four Merakava Tanks at Once - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Intensifies Precision Operations Against Israeli Enemy, Directly Hits Four Merakava Tanks at Once 16-04-2026 18:39 PM A screensho»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

They splurged for Coachella tickets; They got scammed instead

Matt Rossi spent about $1,700 on StubHub for access to the first weekend of Coachella, which wrapped up Sunday, traveling from Manhattan to the California desert for the popular annual music festival. He received a wristband (the festival’s form of ticket) in the mail with a handwritten note from h»»»

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UPI 7h

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife die in murder-suicide - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Virginia Lieutenant Gov.-elect Justin Fairfax arrives to speak at the official Democratic watch party at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., in 2017. Fairfax and his wife, Cerina, died by murder-suicide Thursday. File Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- Former»»»

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UPI 7h

Pentagon says 13 ships turned away from Strait of Hormuz blockade - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Gen. Dan Caine told the press Thursday that 13 ships have turned away from the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz since in began on Monday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- Gen. Dan Caine told the press Thursday that 13 ships have turned away from the U.S. bloc»»»

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UPI 7h

Second Russian oil tanker heads toward Cuba - UPI.com

Despite energy and food shortages, residents participate in the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the proclamation of the socialist character of the Cuban Revolution, in Havana on Thursday. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA April 16 (UPI) -- The Russian tanker Universal, linked to the so-call»»»

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Kathimerini 7h

Metro company confirms link with Kypseli sludge fountain

A flood of grey concrete-like sludge that spewed for hours from an abandoned building in central Athens is linked with tunnel-boring work for a new Athens metro line, the subway development company confirmed Thursday. A statement by Elliniko Metro said the leak posed no safety or pollution concerns»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Pakistani Prime Minister leaves Doha

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed Doha on Thursday after a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by Minister of State for International Cooperation HE»»»

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BNE 8h

Russia publishes European address of Ukrainian drone-makers

Russia’s defence ministry has released what it said were the names and addresses of Ukrainian-linked enterprises across Europe involved in the production of military drones on April 16.  “The European public should bo»»»

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BNE 8h

Russia publishes European address of Ukrainian drone-makers

Russia’s defence ministry has released what it said were the names and addresses of Ukrainian-linked enterprises across Europe involved in the production of military drones on April 16.  “The European public should bo»»»

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Kathimerini 8h

Thessaloniki court gives truck driver jail term convertible to fine after crash

A 49-year-old truck driver was sentenced to 15 months in prison, convertible to a fine, after being convicted of drunk and dangerous driving in a traffic accident that caused material damage near Thessaloniki. The man was tried under expedited court procedures and later filed an appeal, allowing hi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Fishing Ban During Spawning Season Now in Force across Bulgaria

A nationwide ban on the capture of fish and other aquatic organisms during their breeding period is now in effect in Bulgaria, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced on Thursday. The measure is introduced annually through an order issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Food, in coordinat»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Historic CBSE Class 10 results 2026 in UAE as multiple students score perfect 100%

Dubai: The CBSE Class 10 board examination results for 2026 (Phase 1) have delivered a historic moment for Indian schools across the UAE, with multiple students scoring a perfect 100% and almost all institutions recording a 100% pass rate. What makes the results even more extraordinary is the backd»»»

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UPI 8h

South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years - UPI.com

President of the Economic Freedom Fighters Julius Malema greets the crowd at the party's final election rally in 2024. Malema was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison for firing a gun into the air at a rally. He is appealing. File Photo by Stringer/EPA April 16 (UPI) -- South African politic»»»

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UPI 8h

Keir Starmer tells social media firms he is considering a child ban - UPI.com

Europe, Middle East and Africa President of Snap, Ronan Harris (L), and Wifredo Fernandez, director of global government affairs at X, leave No. 10 Downing Street in London on Thursday morning after meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss ways to protect children safe when they are on social»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

EU spells out how Google must share data with rivals

Brussels, Belgium: The European Commission set out Thursday how it wants Google to make a wide range of data accessible to rival search engines in order to comply with the bloc's digital rules. The announcement forms part of amicable proceedings launched in January to ensure Google meets its obliga»»»

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Business-review 8h

Op-ed | Marcelo Castellanos (IFC): How sustainable logistics infrastructure can strengthen Romania’s role in European value chains

Industrial and logistics infrastructure is a quiet enabler of modern economies — and a critical foundation for job creation. From manufacturing and e-commerce to export competitiveness, high-quality logistics networks underpin productivity, resilience, and integration into global value chains that »»»

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UPI 9h

Prediction markets create forum for trading on non-public information - UPI.com

1 of 3 | The rise in prediction markets and an email to White House staff have lawmakers weighing how to regulate prediction markets and prevent government officials from trading using nonpublic information. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- The rise in prediction mark»»»

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Gulf News 9h

What should families do if they rely on school buses and cannot arrange alternative transport?

UAE schools are heading back to in-person learning from Monday, April 20, but the return looks different depending on which school your child attends. While some schools have told parents their campuses will not be opening on that date, others are requiring students who travel by private transport »»»

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Kathimerini 9h

Man dies after fall from building in Thessaloniki

A 33-year-old man died early Wednesday after falling from the roof of a residential building in central Thessaloniki. The incident occurred shortly after midnight, when the man was found on a sidewalk below the building. Authorities said initial findings show no evidence of foul play. An investigat»»»

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Gulf News 9h

What should families do if they rely on school buses and cannot arrange alternative transport?

UAE schools are heading back to in-person learning from Monday, April 20, but the return looks different depending on which school your child attends. While some schools have told parents their campuses will not be opening on that date, others are requiring students who travel by private transport »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Liwa project supports houbara breeding and desert wildlife conservation

In the heart of the Liwa desert, an Emirati-led project is helping protect wildlife and preserve heritage, with a focus on breeding the houbara bustard, a key symbol of the UAE’s desert environment. The project, led by Ahmed Hayay Al Mansoori, began as a personal initiative and has grown into a str»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Amir arrives in Muscat

Doha,Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived Thursday in Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of Oman. HH the Amir and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival by HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, along with HH Deputy Prime Minister for Defe»»»

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