Gulf News 1h

Emir of Qatar, French President discuss latest regional, international developments over phone

DOHA: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, received a phone call from Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported that during the call, they discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly th»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

With Lebanon still facing attacks, how sustainable is this ceasefire? – Ya Libnan

Share: Smoke rises from the sites of Israeli air strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs [AFP]. Hundreds were killed and over a thousand were wounded within 10 minutes of Israel strikes a day after a ceasefire was reached between US and Iran. This was the largest ever attack by Israel in one day»»»

Qatar Tribune 5h

Cabinet lauds Amir for honouring winners of Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work

The Cabinet affirmed that the talks, which focused on developing Qatar’s relations with the two countries and on regional and international developments, have strengthened the existing bilateral cooperation with them across various fields. On the other hand, the Cabinet praised HH the Amir for hono»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar sends letters to UN, Security Council on Iranian attacks

QNA New York The State of Qatar sent two identical letters — the 12th and 13th — to António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and to Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, permanent representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and president of the Security Council for April, rega»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Israel’s massacre in Lebanon tests U.S.-Iran ceasefire – Ya Libnan

Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. Marwan Naamani, In Lebanon hundreds were killed and over a thousand were injured by Israel strikes a day after a ceasefire was agreed On Wednesday morning, Israel unleashed a massive bombing campaign on Lebanon»»»

The Peninsula 7h

Amir receives phone call from French President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from President of the French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the ceasefire agreement between the United States of America »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Oil follows geopolitics - the sun does not

Whenever conflict erupts somewhere in the world, energy markets react with remarkable speed. Oil prices move within hours. Shipping routes suddenly dominate strategic discussions. Governments quietly review reserves, supply chains and vulnerabilities. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'return to battle at any moment' against Iran

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel remains prepared to confront Iran if necessary, despite a truce reached between the United States and Iran. "Let me be clear: We still have objectives to complete, and we will achieve them -- either through agreement or through r»»»

Gulf News 7h

Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate

Turkish security forces arrested nearly 200 people in a nationwide sweep one day after a shootout outside Israel's consulate in Istanbul, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Wednesday. Gurlek posted on X that officers had arrested 198 suspects in a simultaneous operation in 34 provinces against "the »»»

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Libya Herald 8h

Spending on construction has not led to price hikes and a rising dollar rate – spending by Libya’s two governments has: Belgasem Hafter

Speaking last Monday (6 April) during an opening ceremony of a department at Benghazi Medical Centre, the Director General of the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasem Khalifa Hafter, said “Do not listen to the naysayers who claim that reconstruction has led to price hikes and a rise»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Fragile US-Iran ceasefire tested by early violations as Islamabad talks loom

A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has taken effect with broad international support, but early violations and continued hostilities are already casting doubt on its durability ahead of talks scheduled in Islamabad. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi hailed the announcement as “wel»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Is Hamas Counting on Iran Talks to Resolve the Disarmament Crisis?

As Iranian officials link any halt in fighting with the US and Israel to all fronts of the so-called “axis of resistance,” with a focus on Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas and other Palestinian factions in Gaza are negotiating a disarmament plan while pushing to retain part of their arsenal. Israel and »»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Amir receives phone call from Turkish President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from his brother President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, they reviewed regional developments, particularly the latest developments regarding the ceasefire agreement between the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

To Overcome Statehood Crisis, Parliamentary Politics Must Follow Campaign Promises, Says Pavel Popov, Top-of-the-List Candidate of CC-DB for Varna 3rd Constituency

To overcome the statehood crisis, parliamentary politics must follow the commitments made during election campaigns, Pavel Popov, top-of-the-list candidate of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) for Varna’s 3rd multi-member constituency, said during a meeting with citizens and support»»»

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UPI 9h

On This Day, April 7: Scandinavian Star ferry fire kills 159 - UPI.com

On April 7, 1990, arson fires aboard the ferry Scandinavian Star killed at least 159 people in Scandinavia's worst post-war maritime disaster. 1 of 6 | The MS Scandinavian Star is towed into Lysekil harbor in Sweden after a fire on board the ferry on April 7, 1990, killed 159 people. File Photo by »»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Lebanon Rejects Iran Negotiating on Its Behalf

Lebanon was left outside contacts that produced a US-Iran ceasefire deal, despite reports it would be included and moves by Iran and Hezbollah suggesting otherwise. Hezbollah halted its military operations before the deal was announced early on Wednesday, while Lebanese officials scrambled to conta»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

BSP Will Be Represented in Next Parliament, Says Left-Wing Leader Zarkov in Targovishte

BSP will be represented in the next parliament, said left-wing leader Krum Zarkov during a visit to Targovishte. The chair of BSP’s National Council and of the BSP – United Left coalition commented on current political issues ahead of the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. Together with parl»»»

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UPI 10h

Tight Brazil election raises concerns over U.S. influence, minerals - UPI.com

Brazil is heading toward a highly competitive presidential election, with a statistical tie between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (pictured) and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, amid concerns over possible U.S. influence and geopolitical tensions tied to critical minerals. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI»»»

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UPI 11h

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on those who supply Iran weapons - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing on Iran at the White House on Monday. On Wednesday, he announced that any country supplying weapons to Iran will face a 50% tariff. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Wednesday morning that any c»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Urges President to Convene Consultative Council for National Security

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov urges President Iliana Iotova to convene the Consultative Council for National Security, the party’s press office announced. The reason cited is a threat to Bulgaria’s national security, the statement said. It added that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic anno»»»

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Naharnet 11h

Report: Iran ceasefire clouded by confusion, contradictions

The U.S., Israel and Iran agree that a ceasefire is now in effect, but they're contradicting each other and themselves in terms of what's actually been agreed and what happens now, U.S. news portal Axios reported on Wednesday. Those differences will have to be reconciled at the negotiating table, b»»»

Sana 11h

Syria, Türkiye to enhance development projects, expand economic partnership

Damascus, April 8 (SANA) Director General of the Syrian Development Fund, Safwat Raslan, discussed with representatives of Istanbul Development Agency (IDA) means of enhancing joint cooperation, supporting development projects and expanding economic partnerships. During a meeting held in Istanbul, »»»

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EU Observer 11h

Lick up, kick down: A psychiatrist’s view of how Orbán created a sick society

In Hungarian society, the rules of baseness have taken root: be ruthless, be selfish, lick upwards, kick downwards, despise the weak. We spoke with psychiatrist and writer Péter Hunčík about how society and political power have changed over the past 16 years of prime minister Viktor Orbán’s rule. F»»»

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Al Manar 11h

Iran Plans Military Response to Israeli Attacks on Lebanon, Considers even Exiting Ceasefire Agreement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Plans Military Response to Israeli Attacks on Lebanon, Considers even Exiting Ceasefire Agreement 08-04-2026 18:29 PM An informed Iran»»»

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Naharnet 12h

Araghchi discusses Lebanon attacks with Pakistan, Iran threatens retalitation

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi raised "ceasefire violations" by Israel with Pakistani mediators on Wednesday, an Iranian ministry statement said, as reports citing senior officials warned that Tehran could pull out of the truce over attacks on Lebanon. Araghchi "discussed the Zionist regim»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 12h

No Reports of Election Violations Left Unchecked, Caretaker Interior Minister Says

There are no unverified reports or facts concerning election violations, which has increased public trust in law enforcement authorities, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said during a working meeting with the leadership and staff of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Ha»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UK PM arrives in Saudi Arabia, welcomes Iran war truce

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, on the first stop of a Gulf tour aimed at bolstering the ceasefire in the Middle East war, Downing Street said. Starmer — on his first visit to the region since the US-Israeli war against Iran started on February 28 — was expect»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Support for Vulnerable Groups Not Provided by Political Parties, Social Policy Minister Says

Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov said on Wednesday that political parties do not provide support for vulnerable groups through hot meals, personal assistants or European Solidarity Corps programmes. Ademov was speaking in the southern town of Haskovo following reports of all»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Lebanon held hostage: The cost of Hezbollah’s dominance

There is little doubt that the influence of Hezbollah in Lebanon, or more precisely, Iranian influence, represents one of the most dangerous consequences of Iran’s expansion beyond its borders. Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Tehran has persistently sought to export instability and conflict thro»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

New Interactive Map Provides Detailed Public Information about Road Repairs

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Nikolay Naydenov Wednesday presented to the press a new interactive road map that, for the first time ever, makes public details about road repairs in Bulgaria. The aim is to improve transparency about how taxpayer money is spent by the Road Infrastruc»»»

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RT 13h

US and EU waging a ‘proxy war’ in Hungary – ex-Austrian FM Kneissl

The US and EU are engaged in a political “proxy war” in Hungary, with Washington and Brussels backing rival sides ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections, according to former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl. Kneissl made the remarks in an interview with RT as US Vice President J.D. V»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Bulgaria Approves EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement

Bulgaria's caretaker government has decided to endorse the Partnership Agreement between the EU and four Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay), the government information service said. Relations between the EU and Mercosur countries have so far been governed by the 1995 Inter»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Ahmed Dogan Appeals for Mobilization and Protection of Identity

Ahmed Dogan, honorary Chair of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms, visited Mineralni Bani and Asenovgrad, where he held meetings with party members and supporters, the Alliance’s press office announced on Wednesday. During his visits, he discussed with local party organizations the current politi»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw

Bangkok: Nearly 70 young Thai men sat on flimsy plastic chairs, faces tense as they waited to draw their fate from a jar -- an annual ritual deciding whether they will serve in the military. The conscription lottery, held across Thailand each April, has taken on added weight this year following sev»»»

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Business-review 14h

PIFM strongly protests the new draft emergency ordinance: “An unprecedented aggression against the economic environment”

The Employer’s Association of Labor Importers (PIFM), a member of the National Council of SMEs in Romania, is raising a critical alarm regarding the latest version of the Draft Emergency Ordinance (OUG) concerning the registration and obligations of foreign employers, released today for public cons»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Revoked Nominations Trigger New Selection for European Prosecutor

The caretaker government revoked the Council of Ministers’ January 21, 2026 decision approving three Bulgarian candidates for European prosecutor, the government press service said here Wednesday. The move withdrew the nominations of Dimitar Belichev, Mihaela Raidovska and Plamen Petkov and ordered»»»

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DW 14h

Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?

TradeIranIs Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?Nik MartinAn Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens to turn the key waterway into a high-stakes toll booth. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

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Tanjug 14h

Macut, Pierce discuss further strengthening of Serbia-UK relations

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with the UK's special Western Balkans envoy Karen Pierce in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss current political and economic topics, as well as further strengthening of Serbia-UK bilateral relations. "Macut underlined that Serbia attaches great importance to coo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15h

Rosen Zhelyazkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Blagoevgrad 1st Constituency

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Rosen Zhe»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Cabinet welcomes US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, chaired Wednesday the regular Cabinet meeting. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the followi»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Iran confirms participation in Islamabad peace talks with the United States

Dubai: Iran has officially confirmed that it will participate in the upcoming peace talks with the United States in Islamabad, a key step in efforts to secure a peaceful settlement to their ongoing conflict, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office announced Wednesday. The announcement came after a 45‑mi»»»

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Gulf News 15h

How Pakistan’s quiet diplomacy drives US-Iran ceasefire breakthrough

Dubai: After weeks of intense behind-the-scenes diplomacy, Pakistan has emerged as a central player in brokering a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, a breakthrough that diplomats say would not have been possible without Islamabad’s sustained efforts since the conflict began. The»»»

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Novinite 15h

Bulgaria Scraps European Prosecutor Nominations Over “Serious Flaws” in Selection

The government has decided to withdraw all three Bulgarian nominations for the position of European Prosecutor, effectively restarting the procedure after identifying serious flaws in the initial selection process. The candidates affected are Dimitar Belichev, Mihaela Raidovska and Plamen Petkov, w»»»

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RT 15h

German military spending pushing deficit higher – Federal Statistical Office

Germany’s military spending shot up by over 23% to €39 billion ($45 billion) last year, pushing the budget deficit to the highest level in four years, the Federal Statistical Office has reported. Following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, Berlin began a military buildup, with defense»»»

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24 News Agency 15h

Case 75: Court remands political scientist Zhumagulov in custody until June 10 - | 24.KG

On April 6, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek ordered to remand political scientist Bakytbek Zhumagulov in custody until June 10. Media reported citing the court’s press service. Photo Internet According to available information, Bakytbek Zhumagulov has been placed in pretrial detention fac»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 16h

GERB-UDF's Top-of-the-List Candidate Says Varna Can Become Industrial Capital

Varna could become an industrial centre, GERB-UDF's top-of-the-list candidate Vladislav Goranov said during a public meeting, quoted by the coalition’s press office on Wednesday. He argued that the city has significant potential thanks to its six universities and the infrastructure already develope»»»

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RT 16h

Sarkozy denies Libyan funding in presidential campaign

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has claimed that “not a single cent” from Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya found its way into his 2007 election campaign, at an appearance before a Paris appeals court on Tuesday. He is appealing a five-year prison sentence handed down in 2025 after being found guilty»»»

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24 News Agency 16h

Kyrgyzstan welcomes ceasefire agreement in the Middle East - | 24.KG

The Kyrgyz Republic welcomes the ceasefire agreement in the Middle East, as well as the efforts of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other stakeholders to facilitate de-escalation and promote peaceful dialogue. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. A»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Trump’s Iran playbook: Apocalyptic threats deliver short-term results — but a strategic mess remains

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s strategy was simple: Escalate to the extreme, force a crisis, then step back. It worked — tactically. But strategically, little appears to have changed. Iran’s leadership remains in place, its security apparatus led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps remains»»»

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Sputnik 17h

Russia Hopes US Will Have More Opportunities to Engage in Dialogue on Ukraine - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia hopes that US negotiators will have more opportunities to participate in trilateral negotiations on Ukraine in the foreseeable future, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "We hope that in the foreseeable future they [the US negotiators] will have more time a»»»

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