Arab News 32m

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks

Washington: President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump says the meeting between Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the United States went “very well.” The meeting w»»»

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UPI 34m

Reports: One dead, 10 injured in shooting at Mall of Louisiana - UPI.com

One person is dead and 10 injured after an argument-turned-gunfight Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, La., officials said. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 23 (UPI) -- An argument turned into a gunfight at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday, leaving »»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

QC explores investment prospects with Uzbekistan to boost ties

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber (QC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Uzbekistan during a high-level meeting with Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Qatar HE Ashraf Khodjaev. The ambassador was received by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, QC Board Member and H»»»

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Arab News 40m

Where We Are Going Today: ‘No Moo’

With the fun slogan of “No moos allowed: Plant-based drinks made from your favorite seeds,” and its vibrantly-colored packaging, this emerging Saudi-made brand is making an ethical splash into mugs and cups throughout the Kingdom. Currently available in four flavors, each with its own singular-colo»»»

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France24 49m

What the Palantir CEO’s ‘manifesto’ tells us about the changing face of war

A Palantir post citing CEO Alex Karp's book called for mandatory military service and closer ties between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon while criticizing "hollow pluralism" and warning of a new AI arms race. But Palantir is just one of the tech companies blurring the lines between Silicon Valley »»»

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Arab News 1h

French, UK defense chiefs eye ‘real progress’ in Hormuz plan

LONDON: Britain and France Thursday voiced hope that military plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz were coming together and would succeed in restoring trade flows through the vital passage. At a two-day meeting in London, military planners discussed the practicalities of a multinational mission led»»»

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UPI 1h

Kuwaiti-American journalist detained for 52 days acquitted - UPI.com

April 23 (UPI) -- A Kuwaiti-American journalist was acquitted Thursday after he had been detained for 52 days in Kuwait for social media posts about the war in Iran, his family revealed. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested March 3, an attorney for his two sisters, Caoilfhionn Gallagher said in a statem»»»

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Arab News 1h

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law

SIOUX FALLS: Millions more Americans might qualify for dual Canadian citizenship under a recent change to Canada’s requirements that has led to a surge in applications from its southern neighbor. For people like Zack Loud of Farmington, Minnesota, it was a surprise to learn that under a new law, Ca»»»

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Arab News 1h

Is the Iran conflict sidelining the unresolved Gaza crisis?

LONDON: As the US-Israeli war with Iran consumes diplomatic attention and rattles global markets, many fear Gaza is once again being pushed to the margins. More than six months into a ceasefire that has seen continued violations, hundreds of thousands in Gaza are living in dire conditions, with aid»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump to attend Israel-Lebanon talks on ceasefire extension: White House

WASHINGTON: Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks at the White House on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the two neighbors with a long history of hostile»»»

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BNE 1h

Half of Argentina's children still poor as austerity bites

More than half of children and adolescents in Argentina were living in poverty in 2025, with nearly a third going without adequate food, according to a report by the Catholic University of Argentina (UCA), underscoring the uneven social impact of President Javier Milei's austerity-driven economic o»»»

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BNE 1h

Snow leopard habitat threatened by China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan rail project, argues research paper

The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan (CKU) railway megaproject poses a threat to the habitat of the snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan, according to an in-depth report that is causing disquiet in European capitals. The concer»»»

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Arab News 2h

How augmented reality is transforming ancient Arab heritage sites into immersive visitor experiences

DUBAI: Tourists visiting some of the Arab world’s most iconic archeological sites are increasingly seeing things that are no longer there — on purpose. Across some of the region’s most prominent heritage sites — from Petra and AlUla to major museums in Cairo — immersive technologies are beginning t»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israeli airstrikes kill 4 in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes killed ‌at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said. One person was killed ​in a strike in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis in which several others were wounded, local medics said. Israel’s military claimed it had targeted militants transporting m»»»

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UPI 2h

DOJ Inspector General to audit release of Jeffrey Epstein files - UPI.com

Todd Blanche is the acting U.S. attorney general since the firing of Pam Bondi. The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General will do an audit of the Justice Department's release of the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 23 »»»

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Arab News 2h

At least 17 Somali migrants die after boat capsizes off Algeria

MOGADISHU: A boat capsized in waters between Algeria and Spain, leaving at least 17 Somali migrants dead, Somalia’s ambassador to Algeria said Thursday. Ambassador Yusuf Ahmed Hassan told Somali state media that he was contacted by distressed parents searching for information about their missing re»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

OpenAI says new model adept at making AI better

San Francisco, United States: OpenAI released a new model it touts as its best yet for handling research work like making improved versions of itself, as rapid-fire releases by AI rivals pick up pace. GPT-5.5 was billed as a "new class of intelligence" and comes just months after the launch of its »»»

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RT 2h

Israel’s Independence Day under the shadow of war after 7 October

Born out of the need for safety, Israel today finds itself navigating a reality defined by recurring conflict and persistent insecurity. As another Independence Day has passed, for West Jerusalem the sense of permanence it was meant to symbolize remains elusive. Military strength has grown, yet las»»»

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UPI 2h

Renewed Israel-Hezbollah war raises human, material toll on Lebanon - UPI.com

People walk on Tuesday past the rubble of a building damaged in an Israeli airstrike in Jibchit village, southern Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day cease-fire, which went into effect April 16. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 23 (UPI) -- A temporary, 10-day cease-fi»»»

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France24 2h

Lebanon leaders accuse Israel of war crime after journalist killed

Lebanon's president and prime minister accused Israel on Thursday of a war crime, after an airstrike killed a Lebanese journalist in the country's south, where Israeli forces occupy several areas. Rescuers and the reporter's employer on Wednesday confirmed the death of Amal Khalil, a 42-year-old jo»»»

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France24 2h

People & Profit - Is China's economy insulated from Iran war shock?

The US and Israel’s war with Iran has sent shockwaves across the global economy, and created the largest energy crisis in decades. But China, the world’s second-largest economy, has by many measures appeared insulated from the worst of the fallout.  Watch moreWorld's worst energy crisis? Iran »»»

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Arab News 2h

OpenAI says new model adept at making AI better

SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI released a new model it touts as its best yet for handling research work like making improved versions of itself, as rapid-fire releases by AI rivals pick up pace. GPT-5.5 was billed as a “new class of intelligence” and comes just months after the launch of its predecessor. “W»»»

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UPI 2h

Colombia, U.S. bust crypto laundering network tied to Mexican cartel - UPI.com

April 23 (UPI) -- Authorities in Colombia and the United States dismantled a money laundering network linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel that allegedly moved more than $190 million since 2023 through cryptocurrencies, shell companies and couriers. The joint operation resulted in five arres»»»

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Arab News 2h

USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in Mideast region: US military

WASHINGTON: The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said Thursday, bringing the number of the massive American warships operating in the region to three. The Bush was sailing “in the Indian Ocean in the US Central Command area of responsibility, Apr»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Will Syria’s Parliament Meet on Sharaa’s Timeline?

Holding the first session of Syria’s parliament, the People’s Assembly, on the timeline set by Ahmed al-Sharaa in Antalya will require faster efforts to select representatives from Hasaka, as the Supreme Elections Committee moves to resolve key issues delaying the launch. Al-Sharaa said at the Anta»»»

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UPI 2h

19 injured in head-on train crash in Denmark - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Two trains collided between Hilleroed and Kagerup at Isteroedvejen, Denmark, Thursday morning. At least 19 are injured. Photo by Steven Knap/EPA April 23 (UPI) -- Two passenger trains crashed head-on in Denmark on Thursday leaving 18 injured, five of them critically, law enforcement offici»»»

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BNE 3h

Snow leopard habitat threatened by China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan rail project, argues research paper

The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan (CKU) railway megaproject poses a threat to the habitat of the snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan, according to an in-depth report that is causing disquiet in European capitals. The concer»»»

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BNE 3h

BSP tightens policy in the Philippines as inflation surge overrides growth concerns

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised its policy rate by 25bp to 4.50% on April 23, in the process demonstrating the prioritisation of inflation risks after a sharp rise in price pressures throughout March, and despite a weakening growth backdrop, a note from Capital Economics reports. Further tig»»»

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BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

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BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

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BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

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BNE 3h

Palestinian women speak out on sexual abuse by Hamas

Testimonies emerging from Gaza have documented a pattern of sexual abuse and exploitation carried out by Hamas militants and affiliated organisations against women. With the US-led Gaza Board of Peace having submitted a di»»»

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BNE 3h

Iran says first Hormuz toll revenue deposited at central bank

Iran's first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls has been deposited at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Parliament Vice Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei admitted during a public gathering outside of Tehran, Donya-e-Eqtesad newspaper reported on April 23.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Threatened, Bombed, Abandoned: Israel kills Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil

Israel targeted and killed well-known Lebanese Al-Akhbar correspondent Amal Khalil on April 23 after she received death threat messages from an Israeli number WhatsApp number. Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photojour»»»

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BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

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BNE 3h

Israel's Lebanon offensive threatens to unravel US-brokered gas deal and block Beirut's energy future

Israel's military occupation of southern Lebanon is threatening to upend a landmark 2022 US-brokered maritime border agreement and derail Lebanon's best remaining hope of tapping its offshore gas wealth. On April 19, the I»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Threatened, Bombed, Abandoned: Israel kills Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil

Israel targeted and killed well-known Lebanese Al-Akhbar correspondent Amal Khalil on April 23 after she received death threat messages from an Israeli number WhatsApp number. Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photojour»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Israel's Lebanon offensive threatens to unravel US-brokered gas deal and block Beirut's energy future

Israel's military occupation of southern Lebanon is threatening to upend a landmark 2022 US-brokered maritime border agreement and derail Lebanon's best remaining hope of tapping its offshore gas wealth. On April 19, the I»»»

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BNE 3h

Iran says first Hormuz toll revenue deposited at central bank

Iran's first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls has been deposited at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Parliament Vice Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei admitted during a public gathering outside of Tehran, Donya-e-Eqtesad newspaper reported on April 23.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Snow leopard habitat threatened by China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan rail project, argues research paper

The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan (CKU) railway megaproject poses a threat to the habitat of the snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan, according to an in-depth report that is causing disquiet in European capitals. The concer»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Iran war's fertiliser shock sets the stage for a slow-burning food inflation crisis

The Iran war's most insidious economic aftershock may not be measured in oil price spikes or shipping costs, but in the price of the nutrients that grow the world's food. A sharp and sustained surge in fertiliser prices, d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Snow leopard habitat threatened by China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan rail project, argues research paper

The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan (CKU) railway megaproject poses a threat to the habitat of the snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan, according to an in-depth report that is causing disquiet in European capitals. The concer»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Snow leopard habitat threatened by China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan rail project, argues research paper

The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan (CKU) railway megaproject poses a threat to the habitat of the snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan, according to an in-depth report that is causing disquiet in European capitals. The concer»»»

intellinews.com