Al Manar 5m

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Parliament Speaker will lead Iran’s delegation to talks; exchange of messages continues via Pakistan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry: Parliament Speaker will lead Iran’s delegation to talks; exchange of messages continues via Pakistan 09-04-2026 1»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 6m

Government Ends State-Funded Roadside Assistance, Leaves Service to Free Market

Caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Nikolay Naydenov announced Thursday that the government halts payments for roadside assistance services currently provided under road maintenance contracts, shifting the activity entirely to the free market. Speaking to journalists at a joint»»»

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The Peninsula 7m

Saudi Crown Prince discusses regional developments with UK Prime Minister

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud discussed with British Prime Minister HE Keir Starmer in Jeddah the latest regional and international developments, particularly those in the region and their se»»»

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BNE 10m

Beirut’s repeated destruction: How illegal weapons have devastated Lebanon’s capital.

The modern history of Beirut is a chain of tragic ruptures that transformed the "Pearl of the East" from a radiant centre of commerce, culture, and coexistence into an open arena for regional and international conflict. It’s a city that pays the price for other people’s wars. »»»

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BNE 10m

Beirut’s repeated destruction: How illegal weapons have devastated Lebanon’s capital.

The modern history of Beirut is a chain of tragic ruptures that transformed the "Pearl of the East" from a radiant centre of commerce, culture, and coexistence into an open arena for regional and international conflict. It’s a city that pays the price for other people’s wars. »»»

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Al Manar 17m

Hezbollah Answers Israeli Massacres with Renewed Operations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Answers Israeli Massacres with Renewed Operations 09-04-2026 10:22 AM A Hezbollah fighter appears in a video released by the grou»»»

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Al Awsat 22m

Iran Publishes Chart Showing It May Have Put Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz as Shaky Ceasefire Holds

Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, in a message that may be intended to pressure the US as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further ne»»»

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Al Awsat 34m

Iranian Delegation Due in Islamabad ahead of US Talks

An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad late Thursday ahead of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, Iran's envoy said. Pakistan has been preparing for talks involving representatives from the US and Iran over the Mideast war, with the White House saying Vice President JD»»»

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Al Awsat 34m

US-Iran Truce Shows Cracks as War Flares in Lebanon

Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli strikes pummeled the country, shaking a fragile truce less than 48 hours after it came into force. Washington and Tehran both claimed victory after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and negotiations aimed at ending a war that has »»»

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UPI 44m

Trump warns U.S. military to stay deployed amid cease-fire uncertainty - UPI.com

President Donald Trump warned late Wednesday that the U.S. military will remain deployed around Iran. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- U.S. military forces will remain deployed around Iran until a "REAL AGREEMENT" is reached and fully complied with, President Donald Trump w»»»

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UPI 44m

On This Day, April 9: Nazis invade Norway, Denmark - UPI.com

On April 9, 1940, Germany invaded Norway and Denmark. 1 of 4 | German officers stand before Oslo's National Theater after taking control of Norway during World War II. On April 9, 1940, Germany invaded Norway and Denmark. File Photo by Willi Ruge/German Federal Archives April 9 (UPI) -- On this dat»»»

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Gulf News 44m

New Hormuz toll fee? A 'beautiful thing’, says Trump — could change global rules

Iran has warned ships near the Hormuz Strait must obtain “permission” from its naval forces before transiting the narrow waterway. It underscores Tehran’s grip over the strategic chokepoint. “You must receive permission from Iranian Sepah navy for passing through the strait. If any vessel tries to »»»

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Gulf News 44m

Islamabad declares two-day holiday ahead of US-Iran peace talks

Islamabad, Pakistan: An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad late Thursday ahead of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, Iran's envoy said. Pakistan has been preparing for talks involving representatives from the US and Iran over the Mideast war, with the White House say»»»

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Actmedia 48m

Health and Finance ministers to start negotiations with Pfizer

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Wednesday that the Ministers of Health and Finance will travel to the United States next week to begin negotiations with Pfizer, following the court ruling against Romania in the case concerning the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines. He added that Romania will also r»»»

Actmedia 48m

EconMin: Strict rules for recruitment agencies; foreign workers employment - aligned with real needs

Romania will introduce strict rules for recruitment agencies, and the employment of foreign workers will be aligned with the real needs of the economy, Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Irineu Darau said in a post published on his Facebook page on Wednesday."We will »»»

Actmedia 48m

Bolojan: Next week we will publish lists of commercial companies that have obtained ATRs

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday that next week the lists of commercial companies that have obtained ATRs (Technical Connection Approvals) will be made public, in the context in which the Government intends to impose stricter rules for granting these approvals, with the aim of acc»»»

Actmedia 48m

President Dan: Beyond the political battles that are inherent, we need a collaboration between institutions

President Nicusor Dan declared on Wednesday that, beyond the political battles, "which are inherent", Romania needs a collaboration between institutions in order to attract as much money as possible from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).Nicusor Dan was asked, in a press conference, »»»

Actmedia 48m

PM Bolojan: Gov't pursuing five strategic directions to develop Romania's electricity sector

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Wednesday that the government is pursuing five strategic directions to develop Romania's electricity sector, aiming to lower prices and strengthen energy security. He noted that energy costs depend on both production capacity and market regulations. "We need to i»»»

Actmedia 48m

President Nicusor Dan has signed decrees appointing the heads of the major prosecution offices

President Nicusor Dan announced on Wednesday, during a press conference, that he has signed the decrees appointing the heads of the major prosecution offices, with the sole rejection concerning the nomination of Gill-Julien Grigore-Iacobici.On Tuesday, Justice Minister Radu Marinescu submitted to P»»»

Al Manar 53m

Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli strikes on a number of southern Lebanese toens including Qlaileh, Harouf and Kawnin - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli strikes on a number of southern Lebanese toens including Qlaileh, Harouf and Kawnin 09-04-2026 09:48»»»

Al Manar 53m

Lebanese Prime Minister declares Thursday a national day of mourning for the martyrs and wounded of the Israeli attacks, and ordered the closure of government departments, public institutions, and municipalities: memo - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Prime Minister declares Thursday a national day of mourning for the martyrs and wounded of the Israeli attacks, and ordered the cl»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 54m

Specialized Roadside Assistance Providers Stage Protest on Sofia Ring Road

The Association of Specialized Roadside Assistance Providers in Bulgaria staged a protest on Thursday, parking tow trucks on both sides of the Sofia Ring Road between Kazichene and Tsarigradsko Shose, without blocking the road. Protesters carried signs reading "We Are Not Thieves" and "When Are We »»»

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Al Awsat 58m

Japanese Town Sours on the Crowds Coming to See Cherry Blossoms and Mount Fuji

The trouble started with a beautiful photo. Social media was soon awash with the lovely view of Japan's snow-capped Mount Fuji looming over a red pagoda and the short-lived cherry blossoms that herald the approach of spring. Tourists wanting a similar shot soon packed this peaceful town at the foot»»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 1h

Jim Whittaker, first U.S. citizen to summit Everest, dies at 97 - UPI.com

Mount Everest is seen from an aircraft over Nepal in 2013. Jim Whittaker, the first U.S. man to reach the summit of Mount Everest, died Tuesday at the age of 97. File Photo by Narendra Shrestha/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- Jim Whittaker, the first citizen of the United States to reach the top of Mount Ever»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgarian Authorities Warns of Disinformation Wave Ahead of April 19 Election

Bulgaria is bracing for an increase in disinformation activity in the run-up to the parliamentary elections on April 19, with authorities warning of coordinated attempts to influence voters and destabilize public trust. Acting Deputy Foreign Minister Velizar Shalamanov said institutions are already»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Man Fined $300 for Entering Hippo Moo Deng's Pen

A Thai court has fined a man $300 after he broke into the enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, the zoo director said Wednesday. Moo Deng -- whose name translates as "bouncy pork" -- has gained global attention thanks to social media videos showing her adorab»»»

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France24 1h

Netanyahu fails to address Israel’s failure to achieve war goals in Iran

Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky says that when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally made a statement on the US-Iran ceasefire, he failed to “address the fact that Israel has not achieved any of its stated war goals, which included regime change in Iran, the destruction o»»»

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France24 1h

US-Iran ceasefire: Why Tehran wants to charge ships for crossing the Strait of Hormuz

As part of its 10-point proposal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran is pushing for ongoing control over the vital Strait of Hormuz – including charging what officials suggest could be as much as $2 million per ship to help the country rebuild its bombed-out infrastructure and maintain c»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trial of Syrian Man Accused of Torture during Syria’s Civil War Begins in the Netherlands

A Syrian man accused of crimes against humanity denied dozens of charges of torture and sexual violence in the opening of his trial in the Netherlands on Wednesday, according to AP. The 58-year-old, identified only as Rafiq al Q. due to Dutch privacy regulations, claimed he was being conspired agai»»»

english.aawsat.com
France24 1h

Business - Oil prices fall after ceasefire deal as questions over Hormuz Strait linger

A two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran on Wednesday led to a steep drop in oil prices and a rebound in Asian and European equities. In this edition, we see what the various stakeholders are saying the deal means for the future of the Hormuz Strait through which a fifth of»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ministry of Awqaf honours 48 students who memorised holy Quran at Quranic learning centres

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs honoured 48 students who memorised the holy Quran during the first quarter of 2026. These students were enrolled in Quranic learning centres under the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance. The ceremony, part of the “Quran Memorisation Co»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Freezing at work? Why uncertain times are leaving you mentally stuck — UAE experts explain how to break free

I know I have to do this. But I can't. That's the inner monologue that most, have been facing of late. And it could be something as basic as sending an email. Sometimes, it’s almost physically difficult to do it. There's a heaviness that settles on your fingers. You can't finish a task. You’re func»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Vance Claims Lebanon Is Not Part of the Ceasefire

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Halting hostilities in Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran, Vice President JD Vance claimed o Wednesday, further calling the matter a "misunderstanding". US President Donald Trump earlier on Wednesday said ending hostiliti»»»

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BNE 2h

Windfall tax delay exposes Indonesia’s challenge in capturing commodity gains

Indonesia recently announced that it had delayed the rollout of its windfall tax proposal on coal and nickel exports. The country noted that the complexity of balancing fiscal needs with industrial policy is behind the delay, Indonesia Business Post reports. »»»

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BNE 2h

Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal

Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire

  Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»

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BNE 2h

Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire

  Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»

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BNE 2h

Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal

Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»

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BNE 2h

UAE demands Iran be held 'fully liable' for damages missiles and drones attacks

The United Arab Emirates said on April 8 it was seeking clarification on the US-Iran ceasefire to ensure Iran's "full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities" and the "complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz." »»»

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BNE 2h

Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire

  Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»

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BNE 2h

Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal

Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»

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BNE 2h

Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal

Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire

  Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»

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BNE 2h

Iran accuses US of violating three clauses of 10-point framework before Islamabad talks begin

Iran accused the United States of violating three clauses of its 10-point negotiating framework on April 8, less than a day after the ceasefire took effect and two days before formal talks are due to begin in Islamabad. In»»»

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BNE 2h

UAE demands Iran be held 'fully liable' for damages missiles and drones attacks

The United Arab Emirates said on April 8 it was seeking clarification on the US-Iran ceasefire to ensure Iran's "full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities" and the "complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz." »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: Should the ceasefire fail, we could expect a ‘digital Hormuz’ scenario

In less than three years, the GCC states have quietly built something the world has not fully reckoned with: the most concentrated and strategically significant digital infrastructure outside the continental United States. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracte»»»

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BNE 2h

Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal

Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»

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BNE 2h

Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire

  Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»

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BNE 2h

Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire

  Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»

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BNE 2h

Beirut’s safe zones are gone as Israel targets beyond Hezbollah’s strongholds

For years, Beirut lived by an unspoken rule: war has its boundaries. The southern suburbs of the capital, traditional Hezbollah strongholds, would burn, frontlines would shift, but parts of the city, its administrative core, its coastal landmarks, remained untouched. »»»

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