The Peninsula 2m

Al Sadd confident in QSL title push, shift focus to ACL Elite test against Al Hilal

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd remain firmly on course to retain the Qatar Stars League (QSL) title, but their attention is already turning to a crucial AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite showdown against Al Hilal. Coach Roberto Mancini rewarded his players with a day off after Al Sadd defeated Al Sailiya 3-1 »»»

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Gulf News 3m

Philippines shifts focus to EVs — scraps multi-year, multi-million incentives for Toyota Vios, Mitsubishi Mirage

Manila: Amid the global price shock due to the Middle East war, the Philippines has now cancelled the multi-year, billion-peso incentives for automakers like Toyota and Mitsubishi aimed at encouraging them to "develop" local manufacturing capacity based on internal combustion engines (ICE). In a ma»»»

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Gulf News 3m

Asian stocks extend gains on Iran talks optimism, markets watch next move closely

Dubai: Asian equities climbed on Friday, extending their first weekly gain since the Middle East conflict began, with investors leaning into optimism ahead of planned US-Iran talks this weekend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.8%, whi»»»

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Al Awsat 30m

Israel-Lebanon Direct Negotiations Expected Next Week in Washington

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected next week in Washington, according to a person familiar with the matter, a day after deadly Israeli strikes targeted several areas simultaneously around the country and pounding the capital, Beirut. "We can confirm that the Department will host a»»»

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Al Awsat 30m

People on Both Sides of the Strait Are Chinese, Xi Tells Taiwan Opposition Leader

People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese and the future of relations lies in the hands of the Chinese people, President Xi Jinping told Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun on Friday. Cheng, chairwoman of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), is in China on what she»»»

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BNE 41m

ASIA BLOG: How Taiwan’s KMT risks the nation’s sovereignty

As Taiwan’s opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun leads a senior Kuomintang (KMT) delegation across China this week, complete with ceremonial stops at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and high-level meetings in Shanghai and Beijing, the fine line between opposition outreach and quasi-diplomacy is being delibera»»»

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BNE 41m

Peru vote puts new Senate, not presidency, at centre of democracy battle

With polls set to open on April 12, Peru enters its most consequential vote in a generation, defined less by who wins the presidency than by who controls a brand-new Senate — and whether democratic institutions can survive the candidates now vying to lead them. »»»

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BNE 41m

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

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BNE 41m

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

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BNE 41m

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 41m

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 41m

Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah

Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah In one of the most consequential moments in Lebanon’s modern history, this could be the moment the country crossed a dangerous threshold: a moment when the aftersh»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 41m

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 41m

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 41m

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 41m

Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah

Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah In one of the most consequential moments in Lebanon’s modern history, this could be the moment the country crossed a dangerous threshold: a moment when the aftersh»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 41m

Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 41m

Oil price spike: How does the Kremlin tax its oil industry?

Oil prices have spiked and that should produce a huge windfall for the Kremlin which has been desperately short of cash to fund its war machine in Ukraine since the start of this year. For its part, Ukraine has been workin»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 41m

Oil price spike: How does the Kremlin tax its oil industry?

Oil prices have spiked and that should produce a huge windfall for the Kremlin which has been desperately short of cash to fund its war machine in Ukraine since the start of this year. For its part, Ukraine has been workin»»»

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UPI 53m

Responders search collapsed Philadelphia garage for 2 presumed dead - UPI.com

April 10 (UPI) -- Search-and-rescue teams were scouring the wreckage of a collapsed Philadelphia parking garage on Thursday night for two people still missing, according to officials, who said the individuals were presumed dead. The parking garage, under construction near 30th Street and Grays Ferr»»»

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Gulf News 54m

Vijay’s final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ leaked in HD before release, fans furious

Dubai: Tamil actor Vijay’s much-anticipated final film before he plunges fully into politics, Jana Nayagan, has reportedly been leaked online even before its theatrical release, sending shockwaves through the film industry and his fanbase. According to reports, the leak comes at a particularly sens»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Minister of Investment meets Ambassador of Switzerland, Embassy of Sweden

AMMAN — The Minister of Investment, Tariq Abu Ghazaleh, received on Thursday the Ambassador of Switzerland, Emilia Georgieva, and the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Sweden, Anton Krugström.During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen economic and investment relations between Jordan, S»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Grundberg Urges Need to Keep Yemen out of Regional Escalation

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg concluded a visit to Aden, where he met with senior Yemeni government officials to discuss the implications of recent regional and national developments on prospects for peace in Yemen, and priorities for the political, economic and military/security tracks»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hormuz Strait 'toll': Oil prices drift back to $100/barrel mark — what it will take to get things going again

The Hormuz Strait may be officially “open.” But for the moment, it is still operating more like a high‑risk exclusion zone than a normal shipping lane. News of a two‑week ceasefire briefly sent oil prices plunging and stock markets rallying. But that optimism quickly faded: only a handful of vessel»»»

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France24 1h

Calls to invoke the 25th Amendment after Trump's Iran threats 'useless'

US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy “a whole civilisation” in Iran has reignited calls to invoke the 25th Amendment and drawn condemnation across the political spectrum. Yet despite a growing chorus of critics, from Democrats to former MAGA allies, the mechanism remains politically out of»»»

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France24 1h

Argentine MPs approve Milei-backed bill to allow mining in glaciers

Argentina's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a bill backed by President Javier Milei to permit mining in glacier regions. Environmentalists and ​scientists have ‌warned that mining in in frozen parts of the Andes mountains would threaten water resources. The law takes effect»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Worship Starts Again at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel Approves New Settlements

Thousands of Palestinians prayed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque at dawn Thursday, according to Jerusalem’s Islamic Waqf, the Jordanian religious authority that administers the compound. For the first time in 41 days, Muslim worshippers returned to Al-Aqsa, which had been shuttered since the start of the war»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Pro-Iran Groups Have Used AI to Try to Control the War Narrative

Pro-Iran groups have used artificial intelligence to create slick internet memes in English to try to shape the narrative during the war against the US and Israel and foster opposition to it. Analysts say the memes appear to be coming from groups linked to the government in Tehran and are part of a»»»

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France24 1h

The Debate - Who profits off Iran war? Strait of Hormuz toll talk fuels outrage

A most confusing Wednesday it was. In the space of six minutes during the same press conference, the White House spokesperson first hailed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz then called on Iran to immediately reopen the planet’s most oil sensitive shipping lane. Five weeks of contradictory »»»

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France24 1h

Sidelined by Trump’s truce with Iran, Israel pummels Lebanon – then agrees to talks

The ceasefire between the US and Iran has sidelined Israel and left its war goals largely unmet, leading Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics to lament a “strategic failure” that has damaged Israel’s standing in Washington. With his hands tied on Iran, the Israeli PM has agreed to peace talks with Lebanon »»»

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France24 1h

Netanyahu greenlights Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington amid ceasefire tensions

Israel and Lebanon are set to hold talks in Washington next week as tensions escalate over continued fighting in Lebanon and concerns grow that the fragile US-Iran ceasefire could collapse. The meeting comes amid heavy strikes, rising casualties, and renewed disputes over the scope of the truce and»»»

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France24 1h

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China

Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday for a six-day visit. Although she has long advocated for Taiwan’s independence, she is now working to improve relations with Beijing. Taiwan's main opposition leader landed in China on Tuesday for a rare visit aimed at building cr»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Putin Announces Easter Truce in Ukraine - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a ceasefire in connection with the Easter holiday from 16:00 Moscow time (13:00 GMT) on April 11 until the end of the day on April 12, the Kremlin said. "By decision of the supreme commander-in-chief of the Russian armed forces, Vladimir Putin,»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Vance Sets Off to Pakistan to Lead Talks with Iran as War's Ceasefire Remains Shaky

President Donald Trump is tasking the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the conflict with Iran to now find a resolution to the war that began six weeks ago and stave off the US president's astonishing threat to wipe out its “whole civilization.” Vice Pre»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan granted tariff exemptions on imports of certain vegetables - | 24.KG

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved tariff exemptions in the form of import duty waivers for certain types of vegetables intended for retail sale in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries. Under the decision, Kyrgyzstan has been granted tariff exemptions for the»»»

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France24 1h

Trump meets NATO’s Rutte as US weighs exit over Iran war

US President Donald Trump held talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday, the White House said, as he weighed leaving the alliance after it did not join the US in its war against Iran. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was also considering withdrawing US troops from some NATO countrie»»»

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France24 1h

Trump, Vance support for Hungary's Orban is not 'meddling' in upcoming vote, says US envoy

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance's endorsement of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban does not constitute "meddling" in Hungary's parliamentary elections, the US ambassador to the EU said on Thursday. Trump last month said nationalist Orban had his "complete and total" s»»»

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UPI 2h

Netanyahu reiterates no Lebanon cease-fire, announces talks - UPI.com

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen here in a March 19, 2026, press conference, announced talks with Lebanon in an address to the nation on Thursday. Pool File Photo by Ronen Zvulun/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that there wa»»»

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RT 2h

US Republicans face backlash over Virginia KKK mailers

A Republican-aligned political group has been accused of sending leaflets featuring Ku Klux Klan imagery to voters in Virginia ahead of a high-stakes referendum. The Washington Post has suggested that the campaign primarily targets black voters. The mailers, reportedly distributed in recent weeks b»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Iran ceasefire: Pakistan to issue visas on arrival ahead of talks

Pakistan announced on Friday it would issue visas on arrival for those travelling to Islamabad for the Iran–US talks, signalling strong international media interest in the high-level diplomatic engagement. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Visa faci»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Gulyás: “Hungary’s energy supply is secure despite growing risks”

Minister Gergely Gulyás said Hungary’s energy supply remains stable despite mounting external risks, while also addressing a leaked recording involving opposition leader Péter Magyar. Speaking at the Government Info press conference alongside government spokesperson Eszter Vitályos, Minister Gulyás»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Friday Sermon, April 10: The UAE: heroism and victories

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, the All-Powerful, the Ever-Firm, who supports His servants with His clear victory. We bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and we bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger. O »»»

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Gulf News 3h

From pomegranates to cookie tins: Young UAE artist creates paintings that celebrate culture

Dubai: At just 19, Aabidah better known as Abibi, is already building a body of work that resonates far beyond her years. Working primarily with gouache, the UAE-based artist captures cultural moments and everyday objects, turning them into something deeply personal yet widely recognisable. “I’ve b»»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

Trump Handed the Arab Gulf to Iran – Ya Libnan

Share: From Reagan’s resolve to today’s drift—how a war meant to tame Tehran left it controlling Hormuz and dictating Gulf security- The Arab Gulf has rarely looked this vulnerable. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board What was presented as a war to weaken Iran has done the opposite. Instead of isolating»»»

Gulf News 5h

Trump insists: Only one set of Iran's 10-point proposal acceptable to the US, lashes out at 'fraudsters'

US President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that only one set of proposed terms is acceptable to the United States as it negotiates with Iran to solidify a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. In a statement released by the White House, Trump declared there is “only one group of meaningfu»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump lashes out at 'fraudsters': Only one set of Iran's 10-point proposed terms acceptable to the US

US President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that only one set of proposed terms is acceptable to the United States as it negotiates with Iran to solidify a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. In a statement released by the White House, Trump declared there is “only one group of meaningfu»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Artemis II heading back to Earth: What to know

After looping around the Moon and completing its primary objectives, NASA’s Artemis II mission is now on its return journey to Earth, marking a critical milestone in humanity’s push to send astronauts deeper into space than at any time in the past half-century. Artemis II is the first crewed missio»»»

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UPI 6h

White House: Ballroom is needed for protection of Trump family - UPI.com

President Donald Trump showed off a rendition of the East Wing with the new White House Ballroom in October to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a White House meeting. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- The Trump administration on Thursday made the case that th»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Indian expat in Dubai casts two votes in Kerala Assembly Election 2026

Dubai: While millions of Keralites headed to polling booths across the state on Thursday, one Indian expat in the UAE did something that raised eyebrows and then smiles. Dubai resident Babu MC cast not one, but two votes in the Kerala Assembly Election 2026. And every bit of it was legal. Babu, who»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire: Netanyahu – Ya Libnan

Share: Israel launched a blitz of air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, hitting over 100 targets in 10 minutes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday. Netanyahu said the talks would focus on the disa»»»