Gulf News 5m

How ghost robotic kamikaze boats broke the back of Iran's 'swarm' tactics in Hormuz: What happens next

For decades, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) built a strategy around one narrow stretch of water — the Strait of Hormuz, just 33km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point, yet carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s oil every day. It was designed as a trap. Mines seeded beneath the surfa»»»

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Al Awsat 6m

Khamenei Message to Hezbollah Chief Reaffirms Ties, Sends Political Signals

A message from Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, to Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem, thanking him for condolences over the death of his father, “leader of the Islamic Revolution,” came at a pivotal moment of regional escalation, giving it clear political weight and signaling messages»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 21m

Organization Urges Parties to Prioritize Media Literacy

The Media Literacy Coalition (MLC) on Wednesday called on all political parties taking part in the April 19, 2026 parliamentary elections to include media literacy as a national priority in their programmes. "Regardless of who wins the elections, we urge parties to unite around the importance of me»»»

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RT 31m

How many times has the EU screwed itself over in the past year?

Hey, good news! The EU has found a new source of desperately needed gas amid the current energy crunch. The bad news? It’s in the US. So it will serve America, first. With Europe getting any sloppy seconds that Daddy Trump feels like overcharging it for when he isn’t threatening to invade. It’ll be»»»

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Novinite 37m

Bulgarian Central Bank Warns Geopolitics Now Shapes Inflation Outlook

Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev has warned that inflation risks are increasingly driven by geopolitical developments, stressing that Bulgaria remains firmly anchored within the European institutional and political framework. He made the remarks during a meeting with heads of diplomat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 49m

GTA introduces excise tax warehouse licensing service

DOHA: As part of its efforts to enhance the implementation of excise tax and streamline related procedures, the General Tax Authority (GTA) launched the excise tax warehouse licensing service, with plans to expand the scope of the service at a later stage to include other eligible entities. This se»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Hormuz hangs in balance as Trump eyes quick Iran exit

Dubai: Signs are growing that Donald Trump may be preparing to wind down the war with Iran — even as the fate of the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved — raising the risk that a quick exit could translate into a strategic setback. According to CNN, US officials have indicated Washington may not ta»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Caretaker PM Gurov Meets Head of OSCE Election Observation Mission

The caretaker government's commitments to organizing fair elections were the focus of a meeting between Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Dunja Mijatovic, head of the election observation mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR), the government press servic»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Caretaker Finance Minister Klisurski Says State Is Preparing Regular Budget Draft

The caretaker government is drafting a regular budget proposal to be submitted if the next parliament fails to form a governing majority, caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski said on Wednesday. Speaking in a television interview, Klisurski said the draft had not yet been completed, but wo»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Polish deficit greater than during pandemic

Poland has entered a fiscal shock with a public finance deficit exceeding pandemic levels despite solid economic growth. In 2025, the deficit reached 7.2% of GDP and public debt rose to 59.7%, nearing the critical 60% threshold. Unlike during COVID-19, the deficit is not driven by crisis support bu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Socialist Party Leader Says Parliament Sitting Failed to Address Fuel Prices

Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Chairman Krum Zarkov described Wednesday's sitting of the National Assembly as a failure in its primary task of addressing the key concern for Bulgarian citizens: fuel prices. Speaking at a briefing with journalists in Ruse, Zarkov said the BSP had taken the initiati»»»

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EU Observer 2h

France expects green light for €70bn nuclear expansion despite EU probe

France expects its plans for a €70bn expansion of its nuclear energy industry will be a “major contributor” to the EU’s electricity production, Paris said after the EU Commission announced a state aid probe into the project on Tuesday (31 March). “France’s new nuclear energy sector will, in the com»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Liberation of LPR Marks Shift to Tougher Russian Demands in Ukraine Talks - Analyst

By liberating the Lugansk People’s Republic, Russia is signaling that it has lost faith in negotiations with Zelensky, who offers “nothing but empty talk and publicity stunts," military analyst Alexei Leonkov, editor of Arsenal of the Fatherland, tells Sputnik. There will be new demands from Russia»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

Opposition Seeks International Monitoring of Key Supreme Court Hearing

Democratic Party parliamentary group has sent an official letter to foreign embassies in Tirana, calling for close monitoring of an upcoming Supreme Court hearing scheduled for 9 April. In the letter, signed by Gazment Bardhi, opposition lawmakers express concern over a potential review of the long»»»

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UPI 3h

Britain to host summit on managing the Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a news conference on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in London, England, Wednesday. Pool Photo by Betty Laura Zapata/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Britain will host a virtual summit Thursday to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz after»»»

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RT 3h

Israel rejects French defense ties amid dispute over blocked ammo flight

Israel’s Defense Ministry has announced retaliatory steps against France after US President Donald Trump openly criticized the European NATO member for refusing to allow access to its airspace for arms shipments being delivered to the Middle East. Posting on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump described»»»

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UPI 4h

Trump: Iran asked for cease-fire, will address nation on war - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that Iran has asked for a cease-fire. He said he told them only if the Strait of Hormuz is open. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said on Truth Social Wednesday that Iran asked for a cease-fire, but he »»»

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RT 4h

US troops would take heavy casualties capturing Iran’s Kharg Island – ex-officer Krapivnik tells RT

US President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of troops to the Middle East and said he wants to seize Iran’s foremost crude export hub, Kharg Island, to “take the oil.” However, such an assault promises heavy losses and a logistics quagmire for Washington, according to former US Army officer Sta»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Starmer Says UK to Host Multi-nation Meeting on Hormuz Shipping

Britain will this week hold a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz which has been crippled by the Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host the discussions, Starmer told reporters d»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

State Should Free Private Initiative to Raise Incomes, Blue Bulgaria Leader Says

To make Bulgarians wealthier, develop society and raise incomes, the State should not create regulations and obstacles but should free private initiative through fewer regulations and equal rules for all, Blue Bulgaria Coalition leader Petar Moskov said in Kardzhali on Wednesday at a meeting with l»»»

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Tanjug 5h

Mali: EXPO 2027 Serbia's biggest growth opportunity

MADRID - EXPO 2027 Belgrade is our biggest growth opportunity and we will present Serbia in the right way at the event, Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali has told the Spanish El Mundo daily in an interview. Speaking about Serbia's EU accession, Mali said a decision on the mat»»»

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DW 5h

Iran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economy

ConflictsAsiaIran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economyDaniel AmeriThe US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel mills will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible ways. https://p.dw.com/p/5BUjfIran's Mobarakeh Steel company »»»

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Sputnik 5h

Zelensky's Words on Easter Ceasefire Resemble PR Campaign for Truce - Moscow

"Zelensky's favorite approach is another PR campaign. And he needs it not as a desire for long-term peace, but as another step on the advice of his Western European allies in order to get a one-month, two-month truce in order to make up for losses, regroup and prepare the armed forces of Ukraine fo»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai’s timely stimulus sends strong signal of confidence

At a time when regional tensions are casting a shadow over global markets, Dubai’s latest economic stimulus could not have come at a better moment. The approval of Dh1 billion in incentives by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Ten Arrested in Varna in Vote-buying Sting

Ten people have been detained during a specialized operation targeting crimes related to political rights, the Varna Police said here on Wednesday. The operation began in the early hours of Wednesday and covers the entire region. Evidence has been gathered so far indicating that the ten detainees p»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Vazrazhdane Says It Will Alert Prosecution Service over "Cabinet's Decision to Allocate BGN 34 Mln to Ukraine"

In a declaration read from Parliament's rostrum on behalf of Vazrazhdane on Wednesday, party leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that they would alert the prosecution service over a government decision to allocate BGN 34 million to Ukraine, as well as a ten-year cooperation agreement signed with Ukrain»»»

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Libya Herald 6h

Belgasem Hafter reneges on US-brokered agreement by refusing to cut development spending – sends dinar crashing

After days of steady gains by the Libyan dinar on the black-market foreign exchange from a high two weeks ago of around LD 10.50 per dollar to a low of LD 8.22 at one point yesterday, the dinar lost value on opening today (to LD 9.18) after Belgasem Khalifa Hafter announced he would not adhere to a»»»

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UPI 6h

Trump declares 'job done,' says U.S. forces to leave Iran in 2-3 weeks - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. forces would be out of Iran "soon" with military operations ending in as little as two or three weeks. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said the United States would be out of Iran "soon" with military o»»»

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BNE 7h

Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

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BNE 7h

Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

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BNE 7h

Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

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BNE 7h

Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

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UPI 7h

Supreme Court to hear arguments birthright citzenship case - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case over an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship in the United States File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a ca»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Government Approves Report on State of Defence and Bulgarian Armed Forces for 2025

The report presents to the National Assembly and the public an objective assessment of the condition of the Bulgarian Armed Forces and the results achieved in the field of defence during the year. The focus of efforts throughout the year included: improving the execution of the missions and tasks o»»»

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Naharnet 7h

European Union and UK call for immediate deescalation in Lebanon

The Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union, expressed Wednesday their full support to the Government and people of Lebanon, "who are once again suffering the dr»»»

The Peninsula 7h

Guehi tells England to 'stick together' after World Cup warm-up loss to Japan

London: Marc Guehi said England needed to "stick together" after Tuesday's World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan. Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma's 23rd-minute goal was enough to give an impressive Japan side victory at Wembley as England suffered their first loss to an Asian nation. England's last game b»»»

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Gulf News 7h

War of endurance — who breaks first: Markets, Iran or the US?

Dubai: The war is raging. The real question isn’t who wins — it’s who breaks first. As the war enters its second month, pressure is no longer building quietly — it is beginning to show cracks across markets, governments and economies. At the centre of it all lies the Strait of Hormuz. Also Read: US»»»

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Sana 8h

IMF warns conflicts are worsening economic strain on low-income countries

Washington, Apr.1 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Tuesday that ongoing U.S.-Israeli–Iranian conflict is intensifying economic pressures on low-income countries, pushing already fragile economies deeper into crisis. In its latest report, the IMF said rising regional instability, »»»

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Al Awsat 8h

India has Begun its Long-delayed Population Census

India has begun the world’s largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It's now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nati»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Media Review: April 1

The news of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov signing a ten-year security agreement with Ukraine during a Bulgarian delegation’s visit to Kyiv on Tuesday dominates Wednesday's news media. POLITICS 24 Chasa’s headline reads that President Iliana Iotova reacted strongly to the agreement’s signing»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Philippines eyes 'deepening cooperation' with Iran on energy

Manila: The Philippines is committed to "deepening cooperation" with Iran, particularly on energy, Manila's foreign secretary said on Wednesday as the import-dependent archipelago jockeys with other regional countries for desperately needed oil. The price of fuel has hit historic highs in the Phili»»»

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Novinite 8h

Bulgarian Party Claims Interim Government Hid Iranian Warning Over US Aircraft for Weeks

Bulgarian party “There Is Such a People” (TISP) has accused the caretaker government of withholding for around two weeks a diplomatic note allegedly sent by Iran to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry. According to the party, the document warned that the Islamic Republic would defend its national intere»»»

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RT 8h

EU dissatisfied with Kiev’s obstruction of Druzhba pipeline inspection – media

Ukraine’s delay of an EU inspection of the Druzhba oil pipeline for nearly two weeks is “not smart,” unnamed diplomatic sources have told Euractiv. Kiev had earlier agreed to allow the bloc’s experts to check the conduits for alleged damage. The Soviet-era pipeline has been used to deliver Russian »»»

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Novinite 9h

Bulgaria's Interim PM: Caretaker Government Will Stay “Decent and United” Despite Attacks

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov said the interim government will continue to operate “with decency, responsibility and as a team,” despite what he described as coordinated political pressure and criticism from multiple directions. Speaking at the start of a regular cabinet meeting, he stress»»»

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UPI 9h

Trump signs executive order to expand federal control over mail voting - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing on election integrity in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The order will have the federal government, through the U.S. Postal Service, provide states with information concerning who is an eligible vot»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

PM Gurov: Caretaker Cabinet Will Withstand Attacks, Stay United

The caretaker Government will continue to act with decency, responsibility, and as a unified team, regardless of how many directions the attacks come from, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at the start of the Cabinet's weekly meeting on Wednesday. "There is no doubt these days that the ca»»»

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Novinite 9h

Bulgaria's Interior Minister: Vote-Buying Parties Won’t Be Named Until After Elections

Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev said he is not in a position to publicly name the political parties involved in vote-buying at this stage, but indicated that such information could be disclosed once the elections are over. Speaking on BNT, he suggested that certain political formations clearly»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Gold slides 14% in March Despite War, Testing Safe-Haven Status

Gold defied its traditional role as a crisis hedge in March, posting its steepest monthly fall since October 2008. The metal dropped more than 14% over the month - its sharpest decline in over 17 years - despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, prompting questions about whether »»»

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