RT 7m

Iran keeps strategic leverage in Hormuz, RT’s Sanchez says

With the smoke and blockades disguising what’s actually happening in the Strait of Hormuz, Rick Sanchez decided to shed some light on the situation. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday paused Project Freedom – the military operation launched a day earlier to escort commercial vessels through the S»»»

rt.com
France24 19m

3 patients are being evacuated to Europe from ship with hantavirus outbreak

Three patients with suspected hantavirus infections were being evacuated from a cruise ship to the Netherlands on Wednesday, the U.N. health agency said, as the vessel at the center of a deadly outbreak remained off Cape Verde with nearly 150 people on board waiting to head to Spain’s Canary Island»»»

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Gulf News 25m

Rare-earth push stalls: US permitting delays undercut bid to curb China’s grip on critical minerals

In the global race for critical minerals — used in defence, EVs and power-generating turbines — America seems to be shooting itself in the foot. How? Through a long and winding permitting process which stands in the way of utilising its own critical mineral resources. Securing mining permits in the»»»

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UPI 35m

Reports: ICE to end shortened training periods - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin attends the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25 in Washington, D.C. Reports say the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, which is under Homeland Security, will return to a long training period. Photo by Aaro»»»

upi.com
Gulf News 37m

Cautious optimism as Iran weighs new US proposal amid 'progress' toward deal, nuclear framework

Iran is reviewing a new US proposal aimed at ending the conflict that erupted earlier this year, with officials on both sides signaling cautious optimism that negotiations may soon produce a memorandum of understanding to halt hostilities and reopen broader diplomatic talks. Iranian officials confi»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Iran weighs new US proposal as both sides signal progress toward deal, nuclear framework

Iran is reviewing a new US proposal aimed at ending the conflict that erupted earlier this year, with officials on both sides signaling cautious optimism that negotiations may soon produce a memorandum of understanding to halt hostilities and reopen broader diplomatic talks. Iranian officials confi»»»

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Middle East Observer 40m

19/04/2017 Tenders

Banking, Insurance and Finance Client : Faisal Islamic Bank Address : P.O.Box 2446 – Cairo branch Tender : Invitation for submitting offers for new banking units at: 1) Greater Cairo & Lower Egypt: Mataria, New Semouha, Shoubrakheit, Mit Ghamr and Kafr Al Zayat 2) Upper Egypt : Kossia, Abu Tig, Ger»»»

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UPI 47m

El Nino to fuel Pacific hurricane season, increase risks for California, Hawaii, Mexico - UPI.com

Clouds hover over a beach in the resort of Acapulco, Guerrero state, Mexico, on August 16, 2023. File Photo by David Guzman\EPA-EFE Exceptionally warm waters and a developing El Niño will boost tropical activity during the 2026 Eastern and Central Pacific hurricane season, raising the risk of direc»»»

upi.com
Qatar Tribune 52m

ICC launches mobile application for Indian community in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) marked a significant milestone in its digital outreach with the official launch of its mobile application on Sunday at the ICC Ashoka Hall. The event witnessed the presence of key dignitaries and members of the Indian community, underscorin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 52m

Qatar Tourism and QFSW sign pact to promote inclusive tourism

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable tourism, Qatar Tourism (QT) and Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW) have announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to support the integration of all»»»

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Qatar Tribune 52m

Sheikha Moza attends QF’s Convocation 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, on Wednesday attended Qatar Foundation’s Convocation 2026 ceremony at Qatar National Convention Centre, where 1,100 graduates from its eight higher education institutions were honoured. Her Excellency »»»

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Qatar Tribune 52m

Babu Rajan inspires community on International Workers’ Day

Tribune News Network Doha In an inspiring address centred on meaningful work and joyful living, PN Babu Rajan, a long-time Doha resident and prominent socio-cultural activist, urged the community to work with a smile and embrace a life of happiness and contentment. Babu Rajan, who also serves as th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 52m

IWWO extends relief support to fishermen in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha In a stirring demonstration of compassion that truly “united hearts across the waves,” the Indian Women’s Welfare Organization (IWWO), functioning under the aegis of the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), extended vital relief support to more than 250 fishermen acro»»»

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Qatar Tribune 52m

KSQ hosts grand event to celebrate Labour Day in Doha

Tribune News Network Doha The Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), which is affiliated with the Indian Cultural Centre, successfully hosted its Labour Day Celebration 2026 at the Pearling Sports Academy. Centred on the Kannada philosophy “Kaayakave Kailasa” (Work is Worship), the event brought together a »»»

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BNE 52m

Colombia's Petro pitches Caribbean coast as bitcoin mining hub on clean energy surplus

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed turning the country's Caribbean coast into a bitcoin mining centre powered by surplus clean energy, framing the initiative as a potential driver of regional economic development. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

China's lithium push in Latin America locks region into raw materials trap, report warns

China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Colombia's Petro pitches Caribbean coast as bitcoin mining hub on clean energy surplus

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed turning the country's Caribbean coast into a bitcoin mining centre powered by surplus clean energy, framing the initiative as a potential driver of regional economic development. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Colombia's Petro pitches Caribbean coast as bitcoin mining hub on clean energy surplus

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed turning the country's Caribbean coast into a bitcoin mining centre powered by surplus clean energy, framing the initiative as a potential driver of regional economic development. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Colombia's Petro pitches Caribbean coast as bitcoin mining hub on clean energy surplus

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed turning the country's Caribbean coast into a bitcoin mining centre powered by surplus clean energy, framing the initiative as a potential driver of regional economic development. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Colombia's Petro pitches Caribbean coast as bitcoin mining hub on clean energy surplus

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed turning the country's Caribbean coast into a bitcoin mining centre powered by surplus clean energy, framing the initiative as a potential driver of regional economic development. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Iran rejects US Hormuz resolution as Trump warns of intensified bombing if no deal reached

Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations rejected a US-led draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, while President Masoud Pezeshkian told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that Washington's behaviour had diverted diplomacy towards threats, pressure and sanctions, ILNA reported on May 6. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Colombia's Petro pitches Caribbean coast as bitcoin mining hub on clean energy surplus

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed turning the country's Caribbean coast into a bitcoin mining centre powered by surplus clean energy, framing the initiative as a potential driver of regional economic development. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Iran rejects US Hormuz resolution as Trump warns of intensified bombing if no deal reached

Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations rejected a US-led draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, while President Masoud Pezeshkian told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that Washington's behaviour had diverted diplomacy towards threats, pressure and sanctions, ILNA reported on May 6. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Iran rejects US Hormuz resolution as Trump warns of intensified bombing if no deal reached

Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations rejected a US-led draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, while President Masoud Pezeshkian told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that Washington's behaviour had diverted diplomacy towards threats, pressure and sanctions, ILNA reported on May 6. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Turkey’s prosecutors recorded 17mn people as “suspects” in 2025

One in five Turks were classified as a “suspect” in criminal investigations last year, according to annual judicial statistics released by Turkey’s justice ministry. For a long time, the country’s legal infr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Turkey’s prosecutors recorded 17mn people as “suspects” in 2025

One in five Turks were classified as a “suspect” in criminal investigations last year, according to annual judicial statistics released by Turkey’s justice ministry. For a long time, the country’s legal infr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

New report documents how Central Asian states abet Russian sanctions-busting

Central Asian states are a key conduit for Russia’s sanctions-busting trade, enabling “logistical and financial support for diversion networks” dedicated to procuring goods for the Russian war machine, a watchdog group has documented.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Uzbekistan’s headline inflation edges down to 7.0% in April

Annual inflation in Uzbekistan eased to 7.0% in April, very slightly down from 7.1% in March and comparing with the 10.1% that was posted 12 months ago, according to the national statistical committee.  On a»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

New report documents how Central Asian states abet Russian sanctions-busting

Central Asian states are a key conduit for Russia’s sanctions-busting trade, enabling “logistical and financial support for diversion networks” dedicated to procuring goods for the Russian war machine, a watchdog group has documented.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

New report documents how Central Asian states abet Russian sanctions-busting

Central Asian states are a key conduit for Russia’s sanctions-busting trade, enabling “logistical and financial support for diversion networks” dedicated to procuring goods for the Russian war machine, a watchdog group has documented.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Tentative signs of recovery in Kazakh manufacturing seen in April PMI

Kazakhstan’s manufacturing sector showed early signs of stabilisation in April, although overall business conditions remained in contraction territory, according to the latest Freedom Holding and S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

New report documents how Central Asian states abet Russian sanctions-busting

Central Asian states are a key conduit for Russia’s sanctions-busting trade, enabling “logistical and financial support for diversion networks” dedicated to procuring goods for the Russian war machine, a watchdog group has documented.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

New report documents how Central Asian states abet Russian sanctions-busting

Central Asian states are a key conduit for Russia’s sanctions-busting trade, enabling “logistical and financial support for diversion networks” dedicated to procuring goods for the Russian war machine, a watchdog group has documented.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

New report documents how Central Asian states abet Russian sanctions-busting

Central Asian states are a key conduit for Russia’s sanctions-busting trade, enabling “logistical and financial support for diversion networks” dedicated to procuring goods for the Russian war machine, a watchdog group has documented.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 52m

Macron backs Pashinyan’s European ambitions ahead of Armenia election

Emmanuel Macron threw his weight behind Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a high-profile state visit, offering strong political support for Yerevan’s shift towards Europe just weeks before a closely contested election. »»»

intellinews.com
RT 55m

Spain urges EU to protect ‘defenders of international justice’ from US

The European Union should shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions linked to its case against Israel’s alleged war crimes in Gaza, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said. In 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense»»»

rt.com
RT 55m

US pastors secretly briefed on UFO disclosure, an American evangelist claims

A prominent US evangelist has claimed that government officials held a secret briefing for pastors and urged them to prepare their congregations for the imminent release of information about alien life and unidentified spacecraft, which could shatter Christian faith. Perry Stone, a Tennessee-based »»»

rt.com
BNE 56m

Croatian blue chips post strong Q1 despite global volatility

Croatia’s blue-chip companies have delivered a robust start to 2026, with many constituents of the CROBEX index reporting strong revenue and profit growth in the first quarter despite a volatile global backdrop marked by geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures and uneven economic growth. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 57m

Russia turning Siberia into an AI computing hub with China as biggest customer

One of the advantages of Siberia is its freezing cold and the abundant hydropower is extremely cheap. The Kremlin is planning to turn the frozen wastes of its mythical tundra into one of the biggest AI data hubs on the planet and China has already signed up to be a customer. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 57m

New report documents how Central Asian states abet Russian sanctions-busting

Central Asian states are a key conduit for Russia’s sanctions-busting trade, enabling “logistical and financial support for diversion networks” dedicated to procuring goods for the Russian war machine, a watchdog group has documented.  »»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 58m

Bank of Sharjah delivers record performance with net profit of Dh151 million

SHARJAH: Bank of Sharjah today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended 31st March 2026, reporting exceptional performance and reinforcing the strong momentum achieved over the last two years. The Bank recorded net profit of Dh151 million, up 30% from Dh116 million in 2025, »»»

gulfnews.com
UPI 59m

Texas man faces charges for Washington Monument shooting - UPI.com

The shooting on Monday unfolded near the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- A 45-year-old Texas man faces federal charges, including assault of federal officers, after allegedly firing a weapon near the Washingto»»»

upi.com
Gulf News 1h

Rulers of Emirates condole with Emir of Kuwait on passing of Sheikh Abdullah Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

ABU DHABI: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikh Abdullah Mo»»»

gulfnews.com
Qatar Tribune 1h

Global banking sector suffers under inflation pressure, say experts

QNA Doha The global banking sector is experiencing a critical juncture amid rapidly evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which are indirectly but profoundly impacting the stability of financial markets. Rising oil prices, fueled by concerns surrounding global energy supplies, have»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MoCI recalls Harley-Davidsonand Audi vehicles’ models

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with NBK Powered Sports W.L.L, Qatar’s Harley-Davidson dealership, has announced the recall of Harley-Davidson SOFTAIL 2025-2026 models. The recall is due to potential contact between the rear brake line and the »»»

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