Al Awsat 10m

No Sign of War Winding Down in Mideast as Friday Dawns with Attacks across Region

There was little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel said it faced incoming fire from Iran, Kuwait and Bahrain reported being under attack, and Iran said eight people were killed while celebrating the close of Persian new year near a major bridge hit by a US strike. Tehran »»»

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France24 29m

Trump pledges to 'finish the job' in Iran in national address but offers no exit plan

President Donald Trump said US forces would keep hitting Iran "very hard" in the next two or three weeks and bring the country "back to the Stone Ages" in a televised address on Wednesday night, even as he argued that Washington had accomplished its goals but offered no clear timeline for ending th»»»

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France24 29m

Trump fires loyalist Pam Bondi as US attorney general

US President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval during her role as US attorney general, replacing her with his former personal attorney Todd Blanche. US President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his attorney&nb»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Dubai’s Dh1bn support plan eases costs, boosts business confidence

Dubai: Dubai’s Dh1 billion economic support package is being interpreted by business leaders and economists as a pre-emptive move to protect growth momentum, with authorities stepping in early to ease pressure on companies facing tighter liquidity and rising operating costs. Sign up for our daily b»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

US Secretary of War dismisses Chief of Staff

Washington,USA: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dismissed Army Chief of Staff General Randy George from his post. The Department of War said in a statement that George will retire as Chief of Staff. The department expressed gratitude for George's services. The ministry did not give a reason for hi»»»

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France24 37m

Gulf states call for UN approval to use force to secure Hormuz Strait

Gulf states have called for the UN Security Council to authorise the use of force to secure the Strait of Hormuz against Iranian attacks, after the vital shipping lane was effectively shut by Iran, disrupting global energy supplies. Iran has warned of “more destructive” attacks on Israel and t»»»

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France24 37m

The Observers - Members of Iran’s Basij militia mount online intimidation campaign to deter protests

Heavily armed and dressed in camouflage, members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force have been circulating photos of themselves patrolling the streets of Tehran with portraits of the new supreme leader since early March. The aim: to dissuade Iranians from restarting protests against the regime. Mask»»»

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France24 37m

'An eye for an eye': Israel’s death penalty law is retaliatory and electorally motivated

The Israeli parliament's adoption of a law establishing "the death penalty for terrorists" – which in practice will only apply to Palestinians – has provoked an international outcry. The reasons for it passing are not just retaliatory, but politically motivated. "This is historic! With Go»»»

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France24 42m

Burkina Faso army, jihadists have killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023, HRW says

More than 1,800 civilians have been killed in violence-wracked Burkina Faso since 2023, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Thursday that accuses the army and civilian militias of killing more civilians than jihadists do. The NGO called on prosecutors at the International Criminal Court»»»

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France24 42m

Eye on Africa - South Africa deploys troops to tackle crime in Cape Town townships

In tonight’s edition: South Africa ramps up its fight against crime with the deployment of soldiers in Cape Town. Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo gets a chance at World Cup glory for the first time in over half a century. And top African leaders and changemakers gather in Paris for the Chang»»»

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France24 42m

Three minors among four charged over foiled attack at Bank of America Paris branch

French authorities have charged four people, including three minors, over an apparent bid to ignite a homemade explosive device outside the Paris headquarters of Bank of America. Anti-terror prosecutors said the incident could be linked to a little-known Islamist group with possible links to I»»»

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France24 42m

France ramps up Paris security after foiled attack on US bank

France has tightened security across Paris amid heightened international tensions and a raised "terrorist threat", authorities said Thursday, after a foiled attack targeting a US bank. Police have scaled up their presence at sensitive sites while other major US banks, including Citigroup, have aske»»»

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France24 42m

Trump’s dig at Macron that his ‘wife treats him badly’ sparks anger in France

Footage of US President Donald Trump making fun of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte during a private lunch has sparked anger in France, prompting even some of Macron's fiercest critics at home to rally in his defence. The French president said the disparaging comments we»»»

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France24 42m

Black mayor faces abuse as France confronts racism in public life

France’s hard-left France Unbowed party said several Black lawmakers received racist letters, condemning what it called entrenched discrimination. The incident follows a surge of abuse targeting recently elected Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko, underscoring concerns about rising racism in French p»»»

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France24 43m

India’s new digital rules tighten the noose on freedom of speech

Journalists, news outlets, satirists and cartoonists are among the spate of citizens targeted by India’s increasingly strict laws on digital censorship. Critics say that a new set of rules will further expand executive power over the internet and signal a growing digital authoritaria»»»

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France24 43m

The Debate - When the oil runs dry: What next for globalisation as Asia bears the brunt of the Iran war?

Are we witnessing globalisation’s biggest turning point since the end of the Cold War? With Asia feeling the impact of US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, and steadfast American allies such as the Philippines forced to declare an energy emergency, the immediate consequences are rippling t»»»

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Sputnik 1h

France to Fund Rafale F5 Project Independently Following Rift With UAE - Reports

France will be forced to independently finance its Rafale F5 fighter jet project due to disagreements with the United Arab Emirates over participation in the development, French newspaper La Tribune reported. At France's request, the UAE was prepared to finance 3.5 billion euros ($4 billion) of the»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump Seeking Way Out of Conflict With Iran Amid Upcoming Congressional Elections — Report

US President Donald Trump is seeking a way out of the conflict with Iran, fearing that a protracted military operation could undermine Republicans' position in the midterm congressional elections, the Time magazine reported, citing sources. The US leader wants to declare victory and end hostilities»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

PHCC expert stresses balance between study and wellbeing for excellence

Tribune News Network Doha The examination period requires a careful balance between academic effort and maintaining both physical and mental wellbeing, Dr. Muna Ahmed Al-Hail, consultant in Family Medicine and Manager of Al-Sadd Health Centre at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has emphas»»»

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BNE 1h

Seoul shares fall 4.5%

Seoul equities fell sharply on April 2, with the benchmark KOSPI index closing down 4.47% at 5,234.05, after renewed threats of US strikes against Iran unsettled investors and pushed global oil prices higher. According to the Yonhap News Agency, the Korean won subsequently weakened against the US d»»»

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BNE 1h

China blames US-Israeli 'illegal' war for Hormuz crisis and refuses to back Trump's 'just take it' call

China said on April 2 that the Strait of Hormuz crisis was caused entirely by "US-Israel illegal military operations against Iran" and that only an end to the fighting would restore safe shipping through the waterway, directly rejecting President Trump's suggestion that countries should go to the s»»»

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BNE 1h

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 1h

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 1h

IRGC launches wave of strikes targeting US and Israeli assets across Gulf and Israel

Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on April 2 it had launched its 90th wave of operations since the war began, striking US steel and aluminium interests in the UAE and Bahrain, Israeli defence manufacturer Rafael, and US military bases across the region in retaliation for strikes on Iran's ste»»»

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BNE 1h

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 1h

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 1h

China blames US-Israeli 'illegal' war for Hormuz crisis and refuses to back Trump's 'just take it' call

China said on April 2 that the Strait of Hormuz crisis was caused entirely by "US-Israel illegal military operations against Iran" and that only an end to the fighting would restore safe shipping through the waterway, directly rejecting President Trump's suggestion that countries should go to the s»»»

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BNE 1h

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 1h

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 1h

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 1h

China blames US-Israeli 'illegal' war for Hormuz crisis and refuses to back Trump's 'just take it' call

China said on April 2 that the Strait of Hormuz crisis was caused entirely by "US-Israel illegal military operations against Iran" and that only an end to the fighting would restore safe shipping through the waterway, directly rejecting President Trump's suggestion that countries should go to the s»»»

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BNE 1h

A long Iran war will lead to severe shortages, says Oxford Economics

A sustained escalation of the US/Israel–Iran conflict could push global oil markets beyond a price shock into severe physical shortages, with rationing, supply chain disruption and recessionary pressures becoming increasingly likely, according to a note from Oxford Economics. »»»

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BNE 1h

Albania on alert after US warning of potential Iran-linked threats

Albania has security measures in place after the United States Embassy in Tirana warned that groups linked to Iran may target Americans and US-associated entities in the country. In a security alert issued on April 1, the »»»

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BNE 1h

China blames US-Israeli 'illegal' war for Hormuz crisis and refuses to back Trump's 'just take it' call

China said on April 2 that the Strait of Hormuz crisis was caused entirely by "US-Israel illegal military operations against Iran" and that only an end to the fighting would restore safe shipping through the waterway, directly rejecting President Trump's suggestion that countries should go to the s»»»

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BNE 1h

COMMENT: Win or lose, Orban has broken Hungary’s democracy

Hungary’s parliamentary elections on April 12 would, under normal democratic conditions, point towards a change of government, but the country’s political system no longer operates on conventional terms, Zsuzsanna Szelényi, a Research Fellow at Central European University’s Democracy Institute. »»»

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BNE 1h

Lithuania’s PM downplays concerns over Nato unity after Trump’s threat to dump alliance

Lithuania’s prime minister sought to reassure fellow Nato members over the alliance's cohesion after renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump, independent Lithuanian news agency BNS and public broadcaster LRT.lt reported on April 1. »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Parliament of Moldova approves country's withdrawal from CIS - | 24.KG

The Parliament of Moldova voted to denounce key agreements with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), allowing the country to leave the organization, Meduza reports. At least 60 of 101 deputies voted in favor of the relevant laws. Deputies from the Communist Party and the Socialist Party vo»»»

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UPI 1h

ICE arrests head of Wisconsin's largest Islamic group, drawing condemnation - UPI.com

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Monday arrested Salah Salem Sarsour, 53, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. Photo courtesy Department oof Homeland Security/Release April 3 (UPI) -- Federal immigration authorities have arrested the head of Wisconsin's largest Islamic organi»»»

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BNE 1h

Albanian lek hits record high against euro

The Albanian lek strengthened to a record level against the the European single currency on April 1, at ALL95.8 to the euro, its lowest rate on record, according to Bank of Albania data. The lek rose by ALL0.23 against the»»»

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BNE 1h

Bulgaria says no immediate threat from Iran after warning over US military presence

Bulgarian authorities have said there is no imminent threat to national security following concerns linked to US military operations against Iran, with officials stressing that no combat activity is taking place over the country. »»»

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BNE 1h

Albania on alert after US warning of potential Iran-linked threats

Albania has security measures in place after the United States Embassy in Tirana warned that groups linked to Iran may target Americans and US-associated entities in the country. In a security alert issued on April 1, the »»»

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BNE 1h

Russia orders major websites to block VPN traffic from April 15

Russia's Ministry of Digital Development has instructed major domestic internet platforms to begin blocking VPN traffic from April 15, TASS reported on April 2. The ministry held a meeting with company executives on March »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Outbreak of new strain of foot-and-mouth disease detected in China - | 24.KG

China’s Ministry of Agriculture reported outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in two cattle herds in the northwestern province of Gansu and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Reuters reports. On Saturday, the government confirmed the SAT1 serotype of foot-and-mouth disease in 219 head of cattle a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US military shake-up: Army chief and generals ousted

Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army's top uniformed officer and two other generals, the Pentagon said Thursday without giving a reason for the departures while the United States is waging a war against Iran. General Randy George "will be retiring from his position as the »»»

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UPI 4h

Burkina Faso military junta killed more than 1,800 civilians, report says - UPI.com

Burkina Faso's president, Ibrahim Traore, pictured in 2025 in Moscow meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, and his regime have killed more than 1,800 civilians -- including dozens of children -- since taking power in September 2022. File Photo by Russian Presidential Office/UPI | License Photo »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Oil, gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends: EU warning

NICOSIA, Cyprus: Skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won't return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow, the European Union's (EU) energy commissioner warned Tuesday. Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said although there are no immedia»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure

Iran and its allies traded fire with Israel and the United States, as Washington-linked assets across the Middle East were targeted alongside energy and civilian infrastructure -- with the month-long war on Friday showing little sign of easing. Strikes have increasingly targeted economic and indust»»»

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UPI 6h

U.S. strike damages bridge after Trump threatens to take Iran back to the 'Stone Ages' - UPI.com

President Donald Trump delivers a prime-time address to the nation from the Cross Hall in the White House in Washington D.C., on Wednesday in which he treated to take Iran "back to the Stone Ages." Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. military struck Iran's large»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Dubai denies reports of an IRGC 'attack' on an Oracle data centre

Dubai: The Dubai Government has denied reports circulating online that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a data centre belonging to US technology company Oracle in Dubai. In a statement posted on X, the Dubai Government Media Office said the reports alleging that the IRGC had»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Amir hosts DRC president to discuss regional ISSUES

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reviewed regional and international developments with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi, during a meeting held at Lusail Palace on Thursday. The president expressed his country’s solidarity with Qa»»»

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