RT 7m

US-Iran talks crisis deepens as Israel ‘triggered blood feud’ – ex-adviser

Israel has destroyed any chance of success in US-Iran talks by pushing Washington to kill Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to former senior foreign policy adviser to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marine Corps veteran James Webb. In an exclusive interview with Afshin Rattansi’s ‘Going Un»»»

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RT 19m

Man detained in Germany over Nazi displays outside tax office

Police in Germany have detained a man suspected of erecting Nazi-themed structures outside the town of Eggenfelden, local media report, citing law enforcement. Two wooden structures bearing Nazi symbols appeared in the town within a month. In late March, a large replica of the Auschwitz concentrati»»»

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RT 19m

Israeli military publishes map of territory it controls in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has published a map outlining what it described as a “forward defense line” in southern Lebanon, despite calls for a full withdrawal following the announcement of a ceasefire. The map, published days after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, shows a new deployment line seve»»»

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Arab News 35m

What We Are Reading Today: ‘James Joyce: A Political Life’ by Frank Callanan

The young James Joyce (1882–1941) was forged in the smithy of Irish political controversies, and he took into his European exile a depth of political insight unrivalled among his fellow modernists. In this biography of Joyce in his youth and early exile, acclaimed Irish historian and biographer Fra»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Oil shock 2.0? Houthis threaten Bab Al- Mandab shutdown as Hormuz drama reignites, crude prices rebound

As tensions in the Middle East surged again over the weekend, the Iran-backed Houthis threatened to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial oil shipping lane that still serves crude flows from the Middle East through Red Sea ports. A Houthis statement gives a hint of the risks to global shipping.»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 45m

Interior Ministry's Secretary General: We Did All Within Our Power for Fairer, More Secure Electoral Process

Following the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev wrote on Facebook on Monday: “We gave it our all. Not as an excuse. I was fully aware of how deeply eroded public trust in the electoral process had become. I was also aware of the attemp»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

US-Iran talks hang in balance as mistrust complicates Pakistan diplomacy

Diplomatic efforts to stabilise the ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered a delicate phase on Monday, as both sides sent mixed signals over the prospects of a new round of talks in Pakistan. Iranian officials stressed that deep-rooted mistrust of Washington remains a key obstacle to »»»

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Arab News 1h

Suspension of EU-Israel trade deal is ‘minimum required’ under international law, UN experts say

NEW YORK CITY: A group of UN experts said on Monday that the suspension of an EU-Israel trade deal would be the “minimum required” step required from the EU to comply with its obligations under international law, amid the continuing escalation of human rights violations by Israel. The call came ahe»»»

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Arab News 1h

Palestinians receive demolition orders for 15 shops

SA-NUR, West Bank: A Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank received demolition orders for 15 shops ​on Monday, a day after Israeli ministers celebrated the reestablishment of a settlement on a neighboring hill. Israel’s ruling far-right coalition has supported a rapid expansion of s»»»

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Arab News 1h

Cuba confirms recent talks with visiting US delegation

HAVANA: A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign. “I can confirm that a meeting between delegations from Cuba and the United States was recently held here in »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Is petrodollar starting to crack? How Iran war puts world oil trade at risk

Dubai: The global financial system’s reliance on the US dollar for oil trade is being tested in real time as the Iran war approaches the two-month mark, with a fragile two-week ceasefire window now in focus. What began as a geopolitical shock has evolved into a deeper market shift, forcing investor»»»

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Arab News 1h

Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide

SOFIA: Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won ​Bulgaria’s parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-dominant political forces and possibly pushing the EU and NATO member state closer to Moscow. The performance, exceeding opinion poll forecasts»»»

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TAP 2h

Transport Ministry announces plan to develop Sfax–Thyna Airport and attract new airlines

Tunis, April 20 (TAP) - Transport Minister Rachid Amri said the ministry is working to boost the attractiveness of Sfax–Thyna International Airport by granting licences to new airlines, including Transavia and some Libyan carriers, as well as...»»»

Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 2h

No: 65, 8 April 2026, Regarding the Visit of H.E. Tom Berendsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to Türkiye

H.E. Tom Berendsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, will pay a working visit to Türkiye on 9 April 2026.»»»

Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 2h

No: 68, 9 April 2026, Regarding the Visit of H.E. Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria, to Türkiye

H.E. Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria, will pay a visit to Türkiye today (9 April).»»»

Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 2h

No: 70, 11 April 2026, Regarding the Social Media Post by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Netanyahu, who has been described as the Hitler of our time due to the crimes he has committed, is a well-known figure with a clear track record. An arrest warrant has been issued against Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Under Netan»»»

Arab News 2h

Strategic plan to boost crime research, analytics framework in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif has approved a new strategic plan for the Crime Research Center. It was prepared with the help of experts in criminal research and analysis and supported by the ministry’s International Partnerships Program, the Saudi Pr»»»

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Arab News 2h

Tigray restores contentious regional parliament

ADDIS ABABA: The Tigray People’s Liberation Front has announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the Tigray war, alarming observers fearing a resumption of the deadly conflict between the Ethiopian government and regional forces. The Tigray»»»

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RT 2h

Bulgaria’s Radev pushes for Russia dialogue, ‘pragmatism’ in EU policy

The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary election, Progressive Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev, has called for dialogue with Russia to be restored. The former president has led the newly formed left-leaning populist party to a landslide victory on a platform of critical dialogue with Brussels and pragmatis»»»

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TAP 2h

Tozeur solar power plant (50 MW) inaugurated under renewable energy drive

Tunis, April 20 (TAP) - Industry, Mines and Energy Minister Fatma Thabet Chiboub launched on Monday the operation of a new solar power plant in the governorate of Tozeur, developed by the company Scatec with a production capacity of 50 MW. The...»»»

TAP 2h

Tunisia and Rwanda seek stronger economic ties and expanded trade cooperation

Tunis, April 20 (TAP) - Rwandan Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi expressed his country’s strong interest in strengthening and developing bilateral economic relations with Tunisia, emphasizing the need to fully leverage available...»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Saudi Crown Prince meets Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council

Jeddah: HH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Monday with Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, who is visiting Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the latest developments in Sud»»»

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Arab News 2h

Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Monday he believed a nuclear ​deal the US is currently negotiating with Iran will be better than a 2015 international agreement to curb Tehran’s nuclear program. “The DEAL that we are making with Iran will be FAR BETTER than the JCPOA, commonly referred to»»»

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Business-review 2h

Superbrands Romania launches the 2026–2027 edition, dedicated to architects of progress in branding

The new Superbrands Honorary Council has also been established, bringing together 30 leaders from the business environment and specialists from the marketing and communication industry, whose mission, as in every edition, is to evaluate the reputational performance of the brands listed in the progr»»»

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The Barents Observer 2h

Northern Fleet re-establishes helicopter regiment

Helicopters are vital for countering drones and protecting shipping, says Andrei Vrublevsky, commander of the Northern Fleet’s new helicopter regiment. According to the lieutenant colonel, a major refurbishment of the regiment’s air base on the Kola Peninsula is due to be completed in 2027. Lieuten»»»

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Sana 2h

$200 million World Bank grant allocated for Syria railway projects

Damascus, April 20 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Transport announced that around $200 million has been allocated through a World Bank grant to finance a number of railway infrastructure projects aimed at accelerating the country’s economic recovery. Ali Asbar, Director of Land Transport Affairs at the»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egypt postpones 20 road projects to rationalise petroleum consumption and reduce import bill

Egypt will postpone the construction of 20 road projects and slow down the implementation of other government developments as part of an announced rationalisation plan to reduce petroleum consumption and lower the state’s import bill. Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir announced the suspension of»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Minister of Military Production explores expanded co-operation with GOEIC

Salah Gomaa, Minister of State for Military Production, held talks with Essam El-Naggar, Chairperson of the General Organisation for Export and Import Control (GOEIC), to explore avenues for enhanced joint co-operation. During the meeting, the minister reviewed the advanced technical and technologi»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egypt, AfDB explore new financing mechanism to boost infrastructure investment

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Oliver Bognon, Chief Executive Officer of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), an affiliate of the African Development Bank (AfDB), to discuss strengthening institutional cooperation and advancing economic development unde»»»

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Sana 3h

Syria’s return as a regional transport hub gains momentum

Damascus, April 20 (SANA) A series of recent diplomatic and economic developments is refocusing attention on Syria’s strategic location, as regional and international actors increasingly view the country not only through the lens of politics and reconstruction, but also as a potential hub for trans»»»

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TAP 3h

Tunisair expands fleet to 12, sets 21-aircraft goal by end-2026 – Transport Minister

Tunis, April 20 (TAP) - The fleet of Tunisair has seen gradual improvement, with the number of operational aircraft currently reaching 12, said Transport Minister Rachid Amri.Flight operations have also stabilised, with no delays recorded over the...»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Kuwait's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Monday a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Discussion during the call dealt with the two countri»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Monday a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Discussion during the call dealt with the two countri»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Erdogan Vows New Measures After Deadly Türkiye School Shootings

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that his government would introduce sweeping measures, including restrictions on gun ownership, after two school shootings last week that shocked Türkiye. Eight students aged 10 and 11 and a teacher were killed Wednesday when a 14-year-old student opene»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Kikilias pledges to ‘defend’ Crete against immigrants

Greece’s maritime affairs minister pledged Monday to “defend” the southern island of Crete against a wave of immigration in small boats that risk the long and dangerous passage from north Africa to reach European soil. Speaking during a visit to the island, Vassilis Kikilias said that Crete was his»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Iran says 'no decision' on joining new talks, with US delegation set to depart

Iran said it had yet to decide whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, as Washington's delegation prepared to depart for Pakistan on Monday. The uncertainty over the talks on ending the war that engulfed the region and rattled global markets came as U.S. Presiden»»»

Gulf News 4h

UAE President receives Prime Minister of Albania

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further develop UAE–Albania relations across priority sectors, notably the econ»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Omani Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman HE Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi. The two sides discussed aspects of bilateral coopera»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Outrage over smashing of  Jesus statue by an Israeli soldier in Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: The Israeli military said it viewed the soldier’s actions with “great severity” There has been widespread condemnation after an image of an Israeli soldier apparently hitting a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon went viral. Israel’s prime minister said he was “stunned an»»»

Naharnet 4h

France probes alleged illicit cash flight from Lebanon

France is investigating allegations that two Lebanese banks transferred billions of dollars out of the country despite strict capital controls during a financial crisis, a source close to the case and lawyers said Monday. The probe is the latest in France to look into alleged corruption linked to t»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Whale stranded on German coast swims off, gets stuck again

Berlin: Efforts to rescue a humpback whale stranded for weeks on Germany's Baltic Sea coast were complicated Monday when the animal unexpectedly swam away but then appeared to have got stuck again. The 13.5-metre (44-foot) whale and its struggle for survival have captured the hearts of the German p»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Russia Urges US-Iran to Keep Ceasefire, Continue Talks

Moscow on Monday called for the US-Iran ceasefire to be maintained and for diplomatic efforts to continue, after Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke with his Iranian counterpart, a close Russian ally. "The Russian side again emphasized the need to preserve the truce, which must be observed within »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Shura Council holds weekly session

Doha: The Shura Council held on Monday its weekly session at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall, under the chairmanship of HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the meeting, the Shura Council highlighted HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's meeting with HM S»»»

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TAP 4h

National Anti-Counterfeiting Council resume activities

Tunis, April 20 (TAP) - The National Anti-Counterfeiting Council resumed its activities on Monday, chaired by Trade and Export Development Minister, Samir Abid. The council's first meeting for 2026 is a step forward, reflecting the ministry's...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Foreign Leaders Congratulate Rumen Radev on Election Victory

Rumen Radev on Monday received congratulations from foreign leaders on his Progressive Bulgaria coalition winning the April 19 snap parliamentary election. Congratulations were cabled by European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, NATO Secretary Gen»»»

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Tanjug 5h

Vujic visits Mladic, speaks with IRMCT president

THE HAGUE - Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujic on Monday visited former Republika Srpska Army General Ratko Mladic and former Republika Srpska Minister Mico Stanisic, who are serving prison sentences in The Hague, and subsequently met with International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (»»»

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Libya Herald 5h

Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas Nigeria-Niger-Libya Gas Pipeline Project Committee holds technical and coordination meeting

Libya’s Ministry of Oil Gas reported yesterday that its Nigeria-Niger-Libya Gas Pipeline Project Committee held its meeting today as part of its ongoing technical and coordination work on the project. The meeting included a review and analysis of preliminary engineering studies and concepts, as wel»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Did the Pope change — or did the world finally listen?

Luanda: And in Africa, the lion roared. There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV, the careful, reserved, Midwestern Augustinian, found his voice on his epic trip through Africa, blasting the “handful of tyrants” and “chains of corruption” that have held the continent hostage for centuries. But »»»

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