Al Awsat 5m

Thousands of Small Fish Defy Gravity to Climb Congo Waterfall

A species of small fish has been observed by the thousands climbing a vertical waterfall 15 meters (50 feet) tall in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a behavior that illustrates the surprising and ingenious ways animals can adapt to extreme environments. The researchers documented how this speci»»»

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Al Awsat 5m

Iran Judiciary Urges Courts to ‘Speed Up’ Execution Verdicts

Iran's hardline judiciary chief on Tuesday urged courts to speed up verdicts linked to the US-Israeli war, including capital punishment, as activists sounded the alarm about surging hangings of convicts seen as political prisoners. Since the war began on February 28, Iran has hanged seven people in»»»

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Al Awsat 5m

French Nationals Freed from Detention in Iran, Returning to France, Macron Says

‌French nationals Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are "free and on their way to France after three and a half years of detention in Iran", President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday in a post on X, adding that Oman had mediated their release. The couple had been held by Iran since 2022 on charges of»»»

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Naharnet 5m

White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran

The White House denied Tuesday that remarks by Vice President JD Vance about military operations in Iran had contained any suggestion of a U.S. nuclear strike against the Islamic republic. After Vance said U.S. forces have tools they "so far haven't decided to use" to enforce a dramatic ultimatum f»»»

UPI 15m

Colombia's Petro calls El Salvador prisons 'concentration camps' - UPI.com

A member of the Order Maintenance Unit, a specialized force of the National Civil Police, guards inmates at the Terrorism Confinement Center, of Cecot, maximum-security prison in San Salvador, El Salvador, in January. File photo by Rodrigo Sura/EEPA April 7 (UPI) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petr»»»

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Sputnik 16m

Iran’s Hormuz Strait Toll Hits Petrodollar, Accelerates BRICS De-Dollarization

While the US is stepping up attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, the Hormuz Strait toll scheme in yuans and stablecoins is gaining steam. Iran's strategy "significantly weakens 'maximum pressure' by bypassing dollar-based systems," Dr. Alam Saleh, a political analyst at the Center for Arab a»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Afghanistan Says Peace Talks Held in China to End Fighting with Pakistan Have Been Constructive

Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday peace talks held in China between Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt cross-border fighting between the two neighbors have been constructive. The talks began last week in the western Chinese city of Urumqi following an invitation by China, in an effort to st»»»

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RT 17m

Trump threatens to jail journalist over Iran rescue raid ‘leak’

US President Donald Trump has threatened to jail the journalist who first reported the details of a rescue mission for the two crew members of the US F-15E Strike Eagle which was shot down over Iran last week, unless they reveal the source of their information. Speaking at a White House press confe»»»

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RT 17m

Why Iran is becoming Trump’s ‘forever war’

More than a month into the war with Iran, Washington is confronting the strategic nightmare it tried to avoid. What began as a campaign that many in the US and Israel appear to have imagined as short, punishing, and politically manageable has instead become prolonged, expensive, globally destabiliz»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Qatar joins Arab experts meeting to update model drug control law

Cairo: The State of Qatar has participated in the third meeting of an Arab expert committee to update the Arab Model Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The committee features experts and representatives from ministries of justice, interior, health, and relevant authorities»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23m

Same Individual May Not Be Acting Supreme Court President, Prosecutor General for More than Six Months, Constitutional Court Decides

Bulgaria's Constitutional Court on Tuesday unanimously issued a decision dismissing a petition from the Varna Court of Appeal regarding a Judicial System Act provision on the term in office of an acting prosecutor general or a supreme court president. The Court decided that the performance of the f»»»

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UPI 27m

Appeals court allows Iowa’s LGBTQ books ban to take effect - UPI.com

A banned books display is seen at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California on Sept. 22, 2022. A 2023 Iowa law banning LGBTQ books and topics from being discussed in public schools is taking effect after an appeals court lifted an injunction against it on Tuesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | Li»»»

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Tanjug 28m

Djedovic Handanovic: By 2032, Serbia could be ready to build nuclear power plant

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Tuesday with the heads of subgroups in an inter-departmental expert working group set up to examine the justifiability of Serbia's approach to nuclear power development to discuss preparation of studies in the firs»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Qatar, Cyprus foreign ministers discuss developments

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, met on Tuesday with Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, who is visiting the country. According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), they disc»»»

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Ya Libnan 44m

From Obama’s Red Lines to Trump’s Deadlines: Will America Blink Again? – Ya Libnan

Share: If U.S. threats go unenforced, Iran won’t just test Washington—it will control the world’s most critical chokepoint. Donald Trump has once again drawn a red line—this time giving Iran a deadline to agree to a deal, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or face severe consequences. But this is not the»»»

Al Awsat 54m

‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ Says Trump as Iran Defies Looming Deadline

US President Donald Trump threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran showed no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening, Washington time. Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. in Washington - 3:30 a.m. in Tehran - to end its blockade of Gulf o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 59m

Justice Minister Yankulov: Acting Sofia City Prosecutor Should Be Fired over "Close Contact" with Notorious Power Broker

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov has submitted a request to the Supreme Judicial Council Prosecutors Chamber for the launch of disciplinary proceedings against Emilia Rusinova and her dismissal as acting Sofia City prosecutor, Yankulov told a media briefing on Tuesday. The request is reas»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Three Lightly Injured in Israel After Repeated Missile, Rocket Alerts

Israel's emergency services said three people were lightly injured on Tuesday after over 20 alerts sounded throughout the day, warning of incoming missiles from Iran or rocket fire from Lebanon. In the coastal town of Nahariya, less than 10 kilometers (six miles) from Israel's northern border with »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Türkiye, Syria Step Up Banking Ties as Lenders Eye Expansion

Türkiye and Syria are accelerating cooperation between their central banks, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said on Tuesday, adding that Syria’s central bank governor will meet Turkish banking ‌regulators. Speaking at ‌a business ‌forum, ⁠Bolat said closer ⁠banking ties and the entry of Turkish lenders i»»»

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Sana 1h

US vice president says Washington retains unused options in dealing with Iran

Washington, April 7 (SANA) US Vice President J.D. Vance said on Tuesday that Washington still has tools it has not yet used in dealing with Iran, as the deadline set by the United States approaches. According to AFP, Vance said during a visit to Hungary that the United States retains additional opt»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria, Jordan, Türkiye ink major plan to boost regional connectivity

Amman, Apr. 7 (SANA) A trilateral meeting held in Amman brought together Syrian Minister of Transport Yarub Badr, Jordanian Minister of Transport Nidal al-Qatamin, and Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, resulting in the signing of agreements and memorandums of und»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Rare Aigul flower blooms in Batken region - | 24.KG

The rare Aigul flower, a symbol of Batken region listed in the Red Book of Endangered Species, has come into bloom in Batken region. The press service of the Presidential Envoy in the region reported. According to the statement, the flower grows on mountain slopes and is distinguished by its long l»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ghada Kofa Introduces The Invisible Crowns – A Story Celebrating the Quiet Power of Kindness

Doha, Qatar: Children’s literature holds a unique ability to shape values in subtle yet lasting ways. In her latest release, The Invisible Crowns, published by Dar Al Sharq, author Ghada Kofa presents a heartfelt story that reminds young readers of a simple but profound truth: kindness is the trues»»»

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UPI 1h

Oil prices climb as Trump posts ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ - UPI.com

Oil prices are up again on Tuesday on the heels of President Donald Trump posting on social media "a whole civilization will die tonight," discussing Iran and his deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Oil prices are up again on Tuesday on t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE weather alert: dust, strong winds and possible rain on April 8th

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE tomorrow, with conditions expected to turn cloudier by night and a chance of rainfall in some western areas by Thursday morning. In its daily update, the NCM said winds will freshen during the »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Brussels court clears Kyrgyz bank as sanctions evasion allegations collapse - | 24.KG

Allegations linking a Kyrgyz bank to questionable operations have not been substantiated in court, presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov said. According to him, the French-speaking Business Court of Brussels ruled in favor of Bakai Bank in its case against the non-governmental organization Op»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 1h

No: 63, 7 April 2026, Regarding the Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli Minister

We condemn in the strongest terms the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli minister. The violations and provocations by the Netanyahu government targeting the historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque, a holy site exclusively belonging to Muslims, are unacceptable. We reiterate that it is t»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

Egyptian stocks recover from Monday slump before late profit-taking resumes

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed the 29 March–2 April 2026 trading week with a mixed but volatile performance, as a steep foreign-led sell-off at the start of the period was followed by a strong mid-week rebound before profit-taking resumed on Thursday. By the close on 2 April, the benchmark EGX»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $52.83bn in March

Cairo — Egypt’s net international reserves (NIR) rose to $52.83 billion at the end of March 2026, up from $52.47 billion in February, according to official data released by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), confirming a continued upward trajectory in the country’s foreign currency buffers. The lates»»»

UPI 1h

JD Vance visits Hungary ahead of Sunday's elections - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomes Vice President JD Vance in front of his office, the former Carmelite Monastery in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, in this handout photo from Orban's communications team. Vance is on a two-day visit to Hungary. Photo by Akos Kaiser/EPA April 7 (UPI»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan promotes halal industry at International Congress in Ankara - | 24.KG

Ainura Akhmedzhanova, Director of the Kyrgyz Accreditation Center under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, is participating in the 1st International Halal Accreditation Congress, which is held from April 6 to 8, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey. The Ministry of Economy’s press service reported. The Congr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Amiri Air Force commander meets British Air Staff chief

DOHA: Commander of Qatar Amiri Air Force Staff Maj Gen (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al Ghanem has met with Chief of the British Air Staff Air Chief Marshal (Pilot) Harvey Smyth, along with his accompanying delegation, during his visit to Dukhan Air Base. During the meeting, the two sides discussed topics »»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Woman dies after falling from cliff at Meteora monastery

A 66-year-old woman died after falling from a cliff at the Meteora monastery complex in central Greece on Tuesday. According to initial reports, the woman fell from the rock near the Monastery of St Stephen under circumstances that remain under investigation. Police, firefighters and emergency medi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

India court sentences nine police to death for Covid custody killings

New Delhi: An Indian court has sentenced nine policemen to death for the torture and killing of a father and son in 2020 who were detained for allegedly breaching Covid lockdown rules. The additional district judge in Madurai, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, found the officers guilty in the cu»»»

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UPI 2h

Cuba reactivates floating power plants operated by Turkish company - UPI.com

The Russian oil tanker Anatoli Kolodkin steers into Matanzas Bay, Cuba, on March 31, marking the island's first major oil shipment in three months. The United States did not intervene, despite its announced blockade of Russian oil headed to he island nation. Photo by EPA April 7 (UPI) -- A floating»»»

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RT 2h

Sri Lanka to buy Russian crude oil amid Middle East energy crisis

Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation’s transport minister, Bimal Rathnayake, has said. Rathnayake told TASS on Monday that “energy is our priority today,” adding that the U»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Environment Regulator Launches New Penalty Procedure against Bobov Dol TPP for Air Pollution

Responding to alerts about ambient air pollution, experts of the Sofia Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water carried out a non-routine inspection of the Bobov Dol Thermoelectric Power Plant on Monday, the Ministry of Environment and Water said on Tuesday. The inspectors found diffuse emiss»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Buoyant reception of the new eurobond

The Egyptian government last week tapped the international bonds markets for the first time since the January revolution in 2011. Egypt sold $1.5 billion of 10-year bonds at a yield of 6 per cent, the offering received a noticeable interest with more than $4.5 billion of investor orders offered , a»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Ostrich on a side quest: runaway big bird sprints on Thai highway

Bangkok: A pet ostrich went for a speedy jaunt down a busy Thai highway on Tuesday, before being returned safe and sound to its enclosure at an animal-themed cafe. The six-month-old male ostrich raced along a three-lane highway in Thailand's coastal Chonburi province as cars and trucks sped by the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE moves to curb price hikes despite rising global fuel costs

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has taken measures to limit the impact of fuel price increases on consumer goods, Suhail Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said. He added that global fuel price rises, driven by developments involving Iran, have disrupted supply chains and affected the »»»

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Tanjug 2h

Vucic: Individual who was to damage gas pipeline had rank in their country's army

BELGRADE - Serbian authorities have information that the individual who was to damage the Turkish Stream international gas pipeline near Kanjiza, northern Serbia, had a military rank in their country's army, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday. Two large packages of explosives with d»»»

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RT 2h

Taiwan opposition leader heads to China to build cross-strait ‘peace’

The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), is traveling to mainland China, marking the first such visit since 2016. Known as a vocal opponent of the island’s possible independence, Cheng Li-wun was invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping for what she has described as a peac»»»

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TAP 2h

Tunis stock exchange, UN Women Tunisia observe Ring Bell for Gender Equality ceremony

Tunis, April 7 (TAP)- The Tunis stock exchange and UN Women Tunisia observed Ring the Bell for Gender Equality ceremony on International Women's Day, the Tunis stock exchange said.The global event, led by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) and...»»»

TAP 2h

In 2025, nearly 47% of Tunisian-French companies reported increase in turnover

Tunis, April 7 (TAP) – Nearly 47% of Tunisian-French companies reported an increase in their turnover in 2025, according to the 2026 economic barometer of the Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITF), presented Tuesday in Tunis by...»»»

UPI 2h

Suspect killed, 2 detained after gunmen, police trade fire in Istanbul - UPI.com

Turkish police and security forces at the scene of a shoot out Tuesday in which one gunman was killed and two others were "neutralized" near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. Photo by Stringer/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- One man was killed and two others were "neutralized" on Tuesday after gunmen exchang»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Why F-15 Pilot Rescue Fiasco Became Iran’s Huge Operational Win

Despite ultimately recovering the aviators, the US operation to rescue F-15 crew members downed in Iran “was a debacle,” political analyst Tobias Nase tells Sputnik. He argues that the true outcome of the Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) effort was concealed from the public “to hide the fact that it»»»

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Novinite 2h

Is Another Crisis Coming? Bulgaria’s Central Bank Chief Flags Inflation Spiral Risk

Bulgaria recorded only a limited and one-off increase in inflation after joining the euro on January 1, with the impact estimated at 0.3% to 0.4%, Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev said in an interview with Reuters. He stressed that the effect was in line with Croatia’s experience and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

NASA reveals scientific details and rare footage from Artemis 2's flyby of the Moon

WASHINGTON: NASA has revealed scientific details and rare observations documented by the Artemis 2 mission crew during their historic flyby of the Moon, the first crewed mission to its vicinity since Apollo 17. The agency explained that the lunar observation period, which lasted approximately seven»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Hezbollah says clashing with Israeli troops in Bint Jbeil

Hezbollah reported "fierce clashes" between its fighters and Israeli soldiers in Bint Jbeil on Tuesday, as Israel said it had completed the deployment of ground troops in south Lebanon. The group said it targeted overnight into Tuesday troops and Merkava tanks in Bint Jbeil and other towns near the»»»

Naharnet 2h

Aoun 'will not allow' anyone to accuse South Lebanon’s Christians of 'treason'

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that he will not allow strike to occur in war-hit Lebanon. "Anyone attempting to fuel such a trend — whether through social media or media outlets — poses a danger to Lebanon and is committing an act worse than the Israeli attacks," he said, adding that no one can»»»