The Peninsula 3h

French, Turkish Presidents discuss US-Iran talks on ending war in phone call

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the US-Iran talks on ending war and the situation in Ukraine in a phone call today with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Following the call, Macron wrote on X platform that they began by discussing the situation in the Middle East, and»»»

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TAP 3h

UPR expresses solidarity with its S-G following a ruling sentencing him to six years in prison

Tunis, April 11 (TAP) - The political bureau of the Popular Republican Union (UPR) Party said in a statement issued Saturday that it expresses its full solidarity with the party’s Secretary-General Lotfi Mraihi and its Executive Director Leila...»»»

Gulf News 4h

Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout

Baghdad: Iraq's parliament voted Saturday to elect Nizar Amidi, a political official with one of the country's two main Kurdish parties, as president, five months after a parliamentary election that didn't produce a bloc with a decisive majority. His election comes as Iraq is reeling from the fallo»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Foreign Ministry of Palestine condemns Israeli occupation massacre in Bureij Camp in central Gaza

Ramallah: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Saturday the massacre committed by Israeli occupation forces in Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza early this morning, which left several Palestinians martyred and injured, including critical cases, marking a new crime within the o»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Iraqi Parliament Elects Nizar Amedi as Country’s New President

The Iraqi parliament on Saturday elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the country's new president, a largely ceremonial role, following a parliamentary election last November. Amedi, 58, is a former environment minister and has headed the political office of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (P»»»

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Sana 5h

Erdoğan, Macron discuss Syria and regional developments in phone call

Ankara, April 11 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed bilateral relations and regional and international developments, including the situation in Syria, during a phone call on Saturday. According to Anadolu Agency, the two leaders also reviewe»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Libya Signs First Unified State Budget in More Than a Decade

Libya's two rival legislative bodies have approved the country's first unified state budget in more than a decade, its central bank said in a statement on Saturday. The oil-producing North African country has been divided since a 2014 civil war that spawned two administrations in the west and east.»»»

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RT 6h

How Ukrainian spies are allegedly working against Hungary’s Viktor Orban

Behind Vladimir Zelensky’s public feud with Viktor Orban, the arrest of two suspected spies in Budapest adds to claims that the Ukrainian leader is waging a shadow campaign to take out the Hungarian prime minister. Read more Battle for Hungary: How the Russiagate blueprint has been unleashed agains»»»

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RT 6h

US wants conflict with Iran scaled down, not settled – ex-Gaddafi minister Moussa Ibrahim

Iran should not repeat the mistakes of Libya, which paid a heavy price for trusting the West, the North African country’s former information minister, Moussa Ibrahim, has warned ahead of the talks between delegations from Washington and Tehran. The first direct meeting between the sides since the U»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE brokers new Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, total hits 6,305

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has brokered a new prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, securing the exchange of 350 detainees involving 175 detainees from each side. The move brings the total number of prisoners exchanged through UAE mediation efforts between the two countries to 6,305. Get updated faster»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Iraq's Parliament holds session to elect new president

Baghdad, Iraq: The Council of Representatives of Iraq held a session on Saturday to elect a new President of the Republic. Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al Halbousi opened the session after the quorum was achieved with the attendance of 223 MPs. In a speech during the session, Al Halbousi said that 1»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce

Kyiv, Ukraine: A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter begins on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday at 4pm (1300 GMT) until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period. Russia's»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Qatar sends 14th identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has sent a 14th identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April HE Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, regarding»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatar sends 14th identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories

New York, USA: The State of Qatar has sent a 14th identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, rega»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Hezbollah’s Fadlallah: Autonomy-Lacking Gov’t Prolonging Israeli Aggression at Expense of Civilian Lives - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Fadlallah: Autonomy-Lacking Gov’t Prolonging Israeli Aggression at Expense of Civilian Lives 11-04-2026 14:41 PM MP Hasan Fadla»»»

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Sputnik 10h

Russia Returns 175 Soldiers From Ukrainian Captivity

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has returned 175 military personnel from the Ukrainian captivity, with 175 Ukrainian servicemen handed over in exchange, the Russian Defense Military said on Saturday. "On April 11, 175 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In e»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

In Europe first, Netherlands to allow Teslas to self-drive

The Hague: In a first for Europe, the Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car's self-driving feature -- as long as they are in the vehicle and keeping a watchful eye over it. The country's RDW agency for roadworthiness certifications said in a statement late Friday: "Thanks to »»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Iran, Lebanon Bore Brunt of Missiles and Drones Launched During War

Some three-quarters of the airstrikes during the Middle East war targeted sites in Iran or Lebanon, according to an AFP analysis of data from ACLED, a non-profit that tracks political violence worldwide. At least 7,700 strikes or series of strikes by missiles, drones, rockets or bombs, were recorde»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

In Europe First, Netherlands to Allow Teslas to Self-Drive

In a first for Europe, the Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car's self-driving feature -- as long as they are in the vehicle and keeping a watchful eye over it. The country's RDW agency for roadworthiness certifications said in a statement late Friday: "Thanks to the type ap»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

From Boston to Denver, US Drivers Cut Back as Iran War Pushes Fuel Costs Higher

Boston resident Pat Ouedraogo has cut longer-distance trips, while aspiring law student Skyler Burke drives extra miles to avoid pricier gasoline pumps closer to home. In Houston, auto broker David Wright has switched from a gas-guzzling race car to an all-electric vehicle. These struggles are bein»»»

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EU Observer 11h

[Interview] Hungarian scientist László Mérő: ‘The language of Fidesz is unmistakably Nazi speech’

László Mérő, mathematician and psychologist: “Hungarians are an accepting, tolerant, friendly people. This hatred has been deliberately stoked.” After the 2010 election, you responded to Fidesz’s two-thirds victory in a relatively optimistic article. At the time, you thought it might bring an end t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Justice Minister Adamant that Sarafov Cannot Continue as Acting Prosecutor General

The statutory time limit introduced by the legislature for temporarily performing the duties of Prosecutor General is six months, yet Borislav Sarafov has held the post for nearly three years, and in this situation there is no way he can continue to perform the functions of Prosecutor General, said»»»

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Novinite 13h

TikTok Removes 34 Election-Linked Accounts in Bulgaria Amid Manipulation Claims

TikTok has removed 34 accounts linked to what it described as coordinated inauthentic activity connected to Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections. The platform stated that the operation was aimed at artificially boosting political narratives in favor of the DPS party and was detected with the»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

Taiwan Spotted Chinese Warplanes as Xi Met Opposition Leader in Beijing

Taiwan's defense ministry said on ‌Saturday that it spotted 16 Chinese warplanes operating near the island the previous day, around the same time China's president was meeting the Taiwanese opposition leader. Late on Friday morning, Chinese President Xi Jinping met Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwa»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

Report: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Has Severe and Disfiguring Wounds

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries ‌suffered in the airstrike that killed his father at the beginning of the war, three people close to his inner circle told Reuters. Khamenei's face was disfigured in the attack on the supreme leader's»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

US-Iran: More Than Four Decades of Enmity

The United States and Iran have been sworn enemies since the 1979 revolution and the hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. On Saturday, the arch-foes are set to hold talks in Islamabad to end more than a month of war in the Middle East, as a fragile ceasefire holds despite deep mutual mistrus»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

Russia and Ukraine Set to Begin Easter Truce

A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter is set to begin on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday at 4:00 pm (1300 GMT) until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period, AFP said. »»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Colombia retaliates with 100 percent tariffs on Ecuador

Bogotá: Colombia slapped 100 percent tariffs on Ecuadorean imports on Friday in response to a similar move by its South American neighbor the day before, the Ministry of Commerce said. The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador's right-wing President Daniel Noboa cr»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Polls: Israelis Favor Resuming War with Iran, Netanyahu Likely to Lose Election

Three opinion polls conducted in Tel Aviv on Friday showed that an overwhelming majority of Israelis view the war against Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah as a failure for US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while supporting a resumption of the fighting to achieve t»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Pressure Mounts on Hamas as It Weighs Response on Disarmament

Diplomatic momentum is building around a Gaza ceasefire, as Hamas and other Palestinian factions prepare their final response to a “Board of Peace” plan on the movement’s disarmament and the second phase of the deal. Talks were set to begin in Cairo on Friday and Saturday, with more meetings possib»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

US, Iran Teams in Pakistan ahead of 'Make-or-Break' Talks

Senior US and Iranian leaders were in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for negotiations to end their six-week-old war, although Tehran threw the talks into doubt by saying they could not begin without commitments on Lebanon and sanctions. The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Lebanon Asserts Itself at Israel Negotiations, Undermining Hezbollah and Iran

Lebanon is set to enter direct negotiations with Israel for the first time, marking a fundamental shift in how the state manages the conflict and underscoring its insistence on sovereign decision-making free of external tutelage. The shift follows Iranian attempts to preserve what is known as the “»»»

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France24 15h

No, Emmanuel Macron did not share a (fake) photo of Melania Trump with Jeffrey Epstein

Social media users are claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron circulated a photo of Melania Trump, the wife of US President Donald Trump, appearing with Jeffrey Epstein. However, the image has been digitally altered and was never shared by Macron. The misinformation began circulating after »»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Iranians Look at Pakistan Talks with Mixture of Skepticism, Outright Fear

Everyday Iranians are awaiting planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran with a mixture of skepticism and outright fear, caught between a government they say does not understand peace and an American president who has threatened to destroy a “whole civilization.” Talks between the US and I»»»

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France24 15h

Iran sets 'preconditions' ahead of ceasefire talks as Vance warns Tehran not to 'play' US

Iranian and US delegations headed for Islamabad on Friday ahead of ceasefire negotiations between the two countries that threaten to be derailed by deep disagreements. While Iran said it would only begin talks if ‌Washington accepted its "preconditions", Vice President JD Vance warned Teh»»»

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Al Awsat 16h

Lebanon Between 2026 War and Negotiation Talks Next Week

Lebanon, under sustained Israeli air strikes and an open war, is entering a pivotal week as it prepares for preliminary meetings expected next week that could open a new negotiating track to secure a ceasefire, stabilize the border, and regulate the south. The move brings Lebanese-Israeli negotiati»»»

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Al Awsat 16h

Israel Adopts Phased Approach to Lebanon Negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had opted for a gradual approach in negotiations with Lebanon, sources close to Netanyahu said on Friday. This means that Israel will start with technical and procedural issues before moving to major files, depending on the trajectory of US-Iran talks that »»»

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Al Awsat 16h

Iranian Delegation Lands in Islamabad Ahead of 'Make-or-Break' Talks

Iran's negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, even as Tehran insisted on measures it said needed to be addressed first, throwing last-minute doubt over the meetings. US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in the six-week war on Tues»»»

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Sputnik 16h

Iranian Delegation Arrives in Islamabad for Talks With US

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry on Friday confirmed the arrival of an Iranian delegation to participate in talks with the United States and expressed hope for constructive dialogue. "A high-powered delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran led by Speaker of the Iranian. Parliament H.E. Mohammad Bag»»»

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BNE 16h

Seoul’s missing $7.8bn central bank surplus

South Korea submitted a KRW26.2trillion ($19.2bn) "war supplementary budget" to the National Assembly that unusually omits surplus funds from the Bank of Korea (BoK), drawing fire from legislative watchdogs on April 9, Chosun Daily reports. »»»

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BNE 16h

Venezuelan opposition calls for elections citing "absolute absence" of Maduro

Venezuela's opposition moved on April 10 to force the question of presidential elections, arguing that the constitutional window for addressing the power vacuum left by the removal of Nicolás Maduro has now closed, and that a vote must follow within 30 days. »»»

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BNE 16h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 16h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 16h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 16h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 16h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 16h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 16h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 16h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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BNE 17h

PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends

Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»

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