France24 8m

Press Review - 'Lame excuse': British papers not convinced by PM Starmer's Mandelson defence

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, April 21: British broadsheets and tabloids mock Prime Minister Keir Starmer's address to the House of Commons, in which he defended himself over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal. In France, former PM Gabriel Attal talks about "the love of his life", but a conflict of inte»»»

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France24 8m

EU court finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation violates bloc's rules

The European Court of Justice on Tuesday found that Hungary's 2021 anti-LGBTQ law breached EU rules. The judgment provides a test for Hungary's new leader Peter Magyar, who ended Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year domination with a landslide victory in an April 12 election. Hungary's ⁠outgoing g»»»

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France24 8m

Significant 'overlap' between auto industry and arms manufacturing, expert says

The European automobile industry is pivoting from car production to manufacturing combat drones and defense systems as the continent seeks to rearm in the face of Russia's continued threats. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Rico Luman, Senior Economist for Transport and Logistics at ING Bank, e»»»

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France24 8m

Ukraine reopens damaged Druzhba pipeline to unlock €90 billion EU loan

Kyiv said Tuesday it has repaired the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, clearing the last obstacle to a long-delayed €90 billion EU loan. The move forces Ukraine into the uncomfortable position of resuming Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia even as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky presses al»»»

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Al Manar 26m

Frangieh to Aoun: Even Bashir Gemayyel Failed to Impose “Peace” When Israeli Tanks Were in Beirut

The head of the Marada Movement in Lebanon, Suleiman Frangieh, affirmed that the Resistance is a result of occupation, and what is happening today in the South — the “yellow line” and other matters — gives it full legitimacy to continue. Frangieh added during an interview with Al-Mayadeen channel t»»»

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BNE 48m

Panama Canal auction prices quadruple as Hormuz closure reshapes global energy flows

A Chinese-controlled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker paying $4mn to jump a queue is not the sort of detail that ordinarily surfaces in shipping intelligence reports. Yet the transit of the Gas Virgo, a Singapore-flagged vessel operated by Wanhua Chemical, through the Panama Canal on April 15 h»»»

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BNE 48m

Europeans fear Washington more than Beijing for the first time, Politico reports

For the first time in the history of transatlantic polling, more Europeans view the United States as a threat to their continent than view China in the same light, a seismic shift in public sentiment. A Politico Europ»»»

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BNE 48m

US and Cuba talk in Havana but cannot agree on what was said

Cuba has confirmed that senior officials from Havana and Washington held face-to-face talks on the island in early April, in the highest-level diplomatic encounter between the two governments in nearly a decade, as the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the communist-run island shows »»»

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BNE 48m

COMMENT: Rising pressures on Iranians in the UAE

For over a century, the geographical gap between the southern coast of Iran and the bustling ports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was less a barrier and more a bridge. However, the recent war on Iran by the US and Israel and Iran's response to GCC neighbours has all but burnt that bridge.  »»»

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BNE 48m

Russia expects resumption of Gulf diplomacy, Lavrov says

Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»

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BNE 48m

Russia expects resumption of Gulf diplomacy, Lavrov says

Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»

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BNE 48m

COMMENT: Is Iran the fourth superpower?

For 30 years, analysts warned that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz. For 30 years, Iran did not. It threatened to close the Strait, but it never pulled the trigger. The US and its Gulf allies assumed Iran was jive-talking. That changed on February 28 when the US and Israel thought they could b»»»

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BNE 48m

COMMENT: Rising pressures on Iranians in the UAE

For over a century, the geographical gap between the southern coast of Iran and the bustling ports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was less a barrier and more a bridge. However, the recent war on Iran by the US and Israel and Iran's response to GCC neighbours has all but burnt that bridge.  »»»

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BNE 48m

Panama Canal auction prices quadruple as Hormuz closure reshapes global energy flows

A Chinese-controlled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker paying $4mn to jump a queue is not the sort of detail that ordinarily surfaces in shipping intelligence reports. Yet the transit of the Gas Virgo, a Singapore-flagged vessel operated by Wanhua Chemical, through the Panama Canal on April 15 h»»»

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BNE 48m

COMMENT: Is Iran the fourth superpower?

For 30 years, analysts warned that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz. For 30 years, Iran did not. It threatened to close the Strait, but it never pulled the trigger. The US and its Gulf allies assumed Iran was jive-talking. That changed on February 28 when the US and Israel thought they could b»»»

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BNE 48m

COMMENT: Rising pressures on Iranians in the UAE

For over a century, the geographical gap between the southern coast of Iran and the bustling ports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was less a barrier and more a bridge. However, the recent war on Iran by the US and Israel and Iran's response to GCC neighbours has all but burnt that bridge.  »»»

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BNE 48m

Russia expects resumption of Gulf diplomacy, Lavrov says

Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»

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BNE 48m

COMMENT: Is Iran the fourth superpower?

For 30 years, analysts warned that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz. For 30 years, Iran did not. It threatened to close the Strait, but it never pulled the trigger. The US and its Gulf allies assumed Iran was jive-talking. That changed on February 28 when the US and Israel thought they could b»»»

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BNE 48m

The Kazakh fintech Freedom Holding sets its sights on the world

Freedom Holding Corp has undergone a transformation that few could have predicted. It listed on Nasdaq in 2019 as a mid-sized Kazakh brokerage, the first Kazakh brokerage ever to list in the US, yet today it is a $9.6bn fintech platform with operations spanning Central Asia, Europe, the US and the »»»

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BNE 48m

Atomic Eagle reports 28.0mn lb uranium oxide reserve at Zambia project, bolsters board

Atomic Eagle Ltd (ASX:AEU; FRA:6QZ0) has strengthened its board and advanced its flagship asset in Zambia, reporting a maiden ore reserve of 28.0mn pounds of triuranium octoxide (U₃O₈) – the most commonly traded and quoted form of uranium in the nuclear fuel cycle –alongside key leadership appointm»»»

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BNE 52m

Russia expects resumption of Gulf diplomacy, Lavrov says

Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»

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BNE 52m

Russian Duma passes crypto regulation bill in first reading

Russia's State Duma has passed a government-backed bill on the regulation of digital currencies in its first reading, with the legislation set to come into force on July 1 if approved, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Video: US Marines board Iran-linked crude oil tanker

US forces have boarded the crude oil tanker M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean, marking what appears to be a new escalation in efforts to disrupt Iran-linked shipping, according to media reports. The move came as the 330-meter very large crude carrier, built in 2003, was sailing in Southeast Asian wate»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hormuz shock: Mideast war redrawing energy routes — IEA

The Middle East conflict and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz are shaking confidence in the world’s most important oil chokepoint, according to International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol. He warned that even if the waterway reopens quickly, the oil market will not simply snap back to n»»»

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Arab News 1h

Brighton crush Chelsea to pile pressure on under-fire Rosenior

BRIGHTON: Chelsea crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Tuesday, leaving their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in tatters as pressure mounts on beleaguered boss Liam Rosenior. Rosenior’s side produced one of their worst performances of a miserable season as Ferdi Kadioglu »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

A heart for healing: The journey of Dr Shahid Khalil Pathan

In the evolving landscape of modern cardiology — where technology advances rapidly and clinical demands grow increasingly complex — Dr Shahid Khalil Pathan has built a career defined not only by precision and expertise, but also by a deeply human approach to healing. Currently serving at Naseem Med»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar’s mediation efforts contribute to laying foundation for Palestine peace plan: Al Misnad

QNA Brussels Qatar’s mediation efforts, in close cooperation with Egypt, the United States of America and Turkiye, contributed to laying the foundation for the 20-point peace plan for Palestine, which was later adopted by the United Nations Security Council under Resolution 2803, Minister of State »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Sidra Medicine introduces gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals as one of a limited number of hospitals in the world to administer Casgevy, a groundbreaking, one-time CRISPR/Cas9-based gene therapy treatment. Casgevy is now available in Qatar for»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QRCS empowers Gaza youths to earn their living

Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with the Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is implementing a livelihood project to help improve the economic conditions of the people of Gaza. Dr. Akram Nassar, head of QRCS’s representation office i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

‘Openness of Strait of Hormuz a shared int’l responsibility’

He emphasised that ensuring the continued openness of the Strait of Hormuz is a shared international responsibility, reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to its role as a reliable global energy partner.He added that Doha is working closely with international allies to safeguard maritime security and main»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Rover finds more building blocks of life on Mars

A NASA rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists said Tuesday. The organic molecules are not definitive evidence of past life, the NASA-led team emphasised, because they could also have fo»»»

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RT 1h

Canadian tourist killed in Mexico pyramid shooting spree (GRAPHIC VIDEOS)

A lone gunman has killed a Canadian tourist and wounded several others, including a Russian national, at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico. The assailant took his own life after being injured and surrounded by security forces, according to the Mexican authorities. The UNESCO-protected »»»

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RT 1h

Russian envoy accuses US and Israel of war crimes in Iran

The US and Israel have committed war crimes in Iran, Russian Ambassador to Tehran Aleksey Dedov has declared while inspecting the ruins of a hospital in the Iranian capital destroyed in the strikes. The diplomat made the remarks to RT on Monday during a visit to damaged residential areas alongside »»»

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UPI 1h

Rate of depression in United States continues at higher level - UPI.com

People gather in November 2024 in New York City. A new Gallup poll shows 19.1% of U.S. adults say they’re depressed or are receiving treatment for depression, which translates to about 51 million people in the country. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 21 (UPI) -- In the first »»»

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Arab News 2h

Russia says freed two hostages taken by jihadists in Niger

MOSCOW: Russia’s army said Tuesday its Africa Corps unit had freed two hostages — employees of Russian geology company — held in Mali, almost two years after they were captured by an Al-Qaeda-linked group in neighboring Niger. In August 2024, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) re»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

US President extends Iran ceasefire

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire with Iran. Trump said in a statement that the ceasefire will be extended until the leadership in Iran can present its proposal to end the war. The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that was set to expire today. T»»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran war means more orders for US defense giants

NEW YORK: US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world. Earnings Tuesday signaled that 2026 will be another strong year after a robust 2025 in the wake of continuing conflicts in Gaz»»»

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Arab News 2h

UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008

LONDON: Both chambers of Britain's parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to stop anyone born after January 1, 2009 (now aged 17) from taking up smoking. Health minister Wes Streeting ca»»»

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Arab News 2h

Trump says Anthropic is ‘shaping up,’ open to deal with Pentagon

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday ‌Anthropic was “shaping up” in the eyes of his administration, opening the door for the AI company to reverse its blacklisting at the Pentagon. Trump directed the government in February to stop working with Anthropic. ​The Pentagon followed up b»»»

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Arab News 2h

Maradona’s daughter assails doctor in negligence trial over soccer great’s death

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: One of Diego Maradona’s daughters lashed out at neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, who was considered her father’s primary physician at the time of his death, during a negligence trial Tuesday. Gianinna Maradona, in a court in the Buenos Aires town of San Isidro, testified in the»»»

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UPI 2h

RFK Jr. says he never talked to Trump about Schwartz CDC nomination - UPI.com

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies hearing on the budget for the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., on April 16. On Tuesday, Kenn»»»

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Gulf News 3h

What backup routes can Gulf countries use instead of Strait of Hormuz?

Dubai: The disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is exposing a structural constraint in global energy markets: alternatives exist, but were they ever designed to fully replace the corridor? Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The strait »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

QNB Group head office achieves GSAS Gold Standard for Sustainable Operations

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has announced that its Head Office building has achieved the Gold Level certification under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). Coinciding with Earth Day, this achievement reflects the Group’s con»»»

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Arab News 3h

Attacks by pro-Iran militias strain Iraq’s sovereignty, fray ties with Gulf Arab neighbors

LONDON: On March 26, representatives of the US and Iraqi governments gathered in Irbil for the first meeting of the new US-Iraq High Joint Coordination Committee, set up at Washington’s urging in a bid to keep Iraq out of the current conflict in the region. The following day, the US Embassy in Bagh»»»

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Arab News 3h

UK king pays tribute to ‘darling mama’ on late queen’s 100th birthday

LONDON: Britain’s King Charles on Tuesday paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother, the late queen Elizabeth II in a video message on what would have been her 100th birthday. The king’s moving homage came as the final plans for a memorial for the nation’s longest serving monarch were unveiled. Referr»»»

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UPI 3h

Chile, U.S. sign deals on critical minerals, security - UPI.com

Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna (R) greets U.S. Ambassador to Chile Brandon Judd during the signing of a security agreement between Chile and the United States to strengthen the fight against drugs and international organized crime in Santiago, Chile, on Monday. Photo ny Elvis Gon»»»

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Arab News 4h

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid war, pope spat

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s approval rating held at the lowest of his term in recent days as many Americans ​questioned his temperament amid the Iran war and a feud with Pope Leo, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The six-day public opinion poll, concluded on Monday, showed only 36 percent of Am»»»

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Arab News 4h

Algeria bookshop reopens after being shut by police over signing event

TUNIS: An Algerian bookshop that was raided and temporarily shut by police over a signing by the sociologist Fatma Oussedik has reopened ahead of schedule, the book's publisher said in a statement on Tuesday. The publisher, Koukou Editions, had said over the weekend that the police ordered the stor»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Jumblat says he and Berri call for return to 1949 Armistice Agreement, with modifications

Druze leader Walid Jumblat stressed Tuesday "the necessity of finding appropriate means to solidify the ceasefire" with Israel. After meeting with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, Jumblat added: "We support negotiations through one of the available means, based on a clear agenda, »»»