The Peninsula 22m

Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Beijing: Thousands squeezed into the world's biggest car show Friday, snapping selfies beside Chinese electric vehicles as automakers showcased AI, humanoid robots and flying-car ambitions in a cut-throat market. Rows of influencers posed in front of gleaming models at the capital's cavernous inter»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Qatar to promote daily physical activity, launches community running sessions

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Sports for All Federation has launched a new training run as part of its 365 Days of Activity program, an initiative aimed at encouraging healthier lifestyles through daily exercise in public parks. The first session took place on the green fields of Al Rayyan Park, where mor»»»

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Al Awsat 33m

NATO 'Must Remain United', Says Italy PM Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday urged NATO allies to stick together, after a report that the United States was mulling action against Spain over its refusal to support operations against Iran. "NATO must remain united. I believe it is a source of strength," Meloni told reporters as »»»

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UPI 35m

'Really big pig' seen wandering loose in North Carolina - UPI.com

View this post on Instagram A post shared by DurhamSheriff (@durhamsheriff) April 23 (UPI) -- Authorities in North Carolina are asking local residents to keep an eye out for a "really big pig" seen wandering loose in Durham County. The Durham County Sheriff's Office said on social media that the "n»»»

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UPI 35m

South Korea raises fines on illegal fishing by foreign boats - UPI.com

Penalty for unauthorized vessels in EEZ jumps to 1.5 billion won The Korea Coast Guard conducts a drill on waters off Socheong Island to simulate a crackdown on supposed Chinese boats' illegal fishing in South Korean waters, in Incheon, South Korea, 09 April 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April 23 (As»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 50m

Yes, Bulgaria! Accuse Prosecutors of Being Used to Target Reformers After Pressure Claims by Interior Ministry Official

The Yes, Bulgaria party accused prosecutors on Friday of being used, "once again", to target officials working for institutional reform. Their statement followed claims by Interior Ministry acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev that he had come under pressure and was smeared through false testimon»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Flights are back, Kuwait Airways resumes 17 routes

Kuwait Airways will resum operations from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport, restoring flights to 17 destinations from Sunday, 26 April, following the reopening of the country’s airspace after a temporary suspension. The move comes after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation lifted res»»»

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Gulf News 1h

SR100,000 fine for illegal Hajj housing, Saudi warns

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced fines of up to SR100,000 for individuals who shelter visitors holding visit visas in violation of Hajj regulations, Okaz newspaper reported. The penalty applies to anyone who accommodates such visitors in hotels, apartments, private residence»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Baladna Algeria launches dairy cattle airlift from the United States as part of its integrated project following $635 million phase two signing

Algeria: Algeria today hosted the official signing of the second phase of the “Baladna Algeria” project. This includes a new set of contracts for the integrated farm project, alongside the launch of an airlift program to import dairy cows from the United States, starting in November 2026. The step »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Baladna Algeria launches dairy cattle airlift from US as part of its integrated project following $635 million phase two signing

ALGIERS: Algeria has hosted the official signing of the second phase of the 'Baladna Algeria'project. This includes a new set of contracts for the integrated farm project, alongside the launch of an airlift program to import dairy cows from the United States, starting in November 2026. The step ref»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli Media: Israel’s Position Worse Than Before War on All Fronts - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Media: Israel’s Position Worse Than Before War on All Fronts 24-04-2026 15:24 PM Israeli rescue services gather at the site of an I»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Marshall Islands May Run Out of Fuel Within 2 Months Amid Middle East Conflict

JAKARTA (Sputnik) - The remote Pacific island nation of the Marshall Islands has no guarantee of fuel supplies for the next two months due to the Middle East conflict, Finance Minister David Paul said. "In order to be realistic, everything is still fluid, and anything can happen. I really cannot pr»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Embassy in Ukraine Paid $40M to Firm That Recruited Former Child Soldiers

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of State spent $39.7 million on Aegis Defense Services, a firm with a documented history of recruiting former child soldiers from Sierra Leone to reduce labor costs during the Iraq War. The contract for professional security services at the US Embassy in Kiev wa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

AMIS Development secures additional funding tranche following Dh5B commitment from Singaporean fund

Dubai: AMIS Development has recently received another tranche of funding from a leading Singaporean investment fund, further solidifying the ongoing partnership between the Dubai-based developer and the fund. Such investments and the continued flow of global capital into Dubai are vital in maintain»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Malabar Gold & Diamonds posts record Akshaya Tritiya sales of $282 million

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the fifth largest jewellery retailer globally and a brand synonymous with responsibility and trust has delivered its strongest-ever Akshaya Tritiya performance, driven by robust consumer demand, superior customer engagement, and the company’s integrated manufacturing streng»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Reckless driving? UAE’s AI systems are now tracking behaviour

Abu Dhabi: Police authorities in the UAE are using artificial intelligence to analyse driver behaviour, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce road accidents despite the country’s high global ranking in road quality. The Ministry of Interior said AI-powered monitoring systems are now in place to asse»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli enemy threatens Deir Ames town, South Lebanon, issuing evacuation warning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy threatens Deir Ames town, South Lebanon, issuing evacuation warning 24-04-2026 14:53 PM Latest News Urgent News Zionist occup»»»

Gulf News 1h

FDI Zone drives resilient, cost-efficient business growth amid market challenges

In an increasingly cautious global economic environment, businesses are re-evaluating expansion strategies, prioritising sustainability, cost control, and operational flexibility. Demonstrating resilience in such conditions, FDI Zone (Rep office of Ajman Nuventures Center in Dubai) has adopted a me»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

 Quota for foreign workers in Kyrgyzstan for 2026 reaches 52,000 - | 24.KG

The quota for foreign workers in the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026 is 52,000. It was announced today at a meeting of Ishenim parliamentary group. As representatives of the Ministry of Labor noted, the quota is being developed based on an analysis of economic sectors. «Permits are issued through the Mini»»»

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Arab News 1h

Health minister inspects Makkah facilities ahead of Hajj

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel has completed a two-day inspection of facilities in Makkah in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season. The visit reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to ensure high-quality and comprehensive services for pilgrims, in line with th»»»

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Al Manar 1h

In response to the Israeli enemy’s violation of the ceasefire and its incursion into Lebanese airspace, at 2:10 PM on Friday, April 24, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli enemy army drone of the “Hermes 450 – Zik” type in the airspace of the Tyre-Al-Housh area with a surface-to-air missile: statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In response to the Israeli enemy’s violation of the ceasefire and its incursion into Lebanese airspace, at 2:10 PM on Friday, April 24, 202»»»

Al Manar 1h

Zionist occupation forces carry out bombings in Al-Bayyada town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist occupation forces carry out bombings in Al-Bayyada town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 24-04-2026 14:54 PM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Dollar Set for Weekly Gain on Stalled US-Iran Talks and Middle East Uncertainty

The dollar was on track for its first weekly gain in three weeks on Friday in broadly muted trading, as stalled peace negotiations between the US and Iran dampened hopes for an immediate easing of Middle East tensions. While Lebanon and Israel extended their ceasefire for three weeks ahead of its e»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Report: US, KSA, Egypt working on Lebanon-Israel non-aggression pact

Political and diplomatic developments are accelerating toward forging an understanding between Lebanon and Israel, that has started to be known as a "non-aggression pact," based on a U.S.-Saudi initiative joined by Egypt, a political source informed on the talks said. "Egypt is reviving its previou»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Greece expands sunbed-free beach list for 2026

Athens: Greece on Friday named over 250 beaches in environmentally important areas that must be left in their natural state, amid ongoing efforts to limit the impact of overtourism in its multi-billion-euro travel industry. The initiative bans the use of umbrellas and sunbeds for hire in areas both»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar Post wins prestigious international awards for customer service and performance

DOHA: Qatar Post has been awarded the Gold Award for Customer Care, along with the Performance Award, at the 2025 EMS (Express Mail Service) Awards. This new international achievement adds to the company's record and reaffirms its leadership and excellence in operational performance, as well as its»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Gold on Track for First Weekly Decline in Five as Iran War Drags On

Gold prices fell on Friday and were on course for their first weekly decline after a four-week winning streak, as a US-Iran deadlock kept oil prices elevated and inflation concerns in focus. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,683.23 per ounce at 0938 GMT, having hit its lowest point since April 13. It i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Ombudsman Backs Proposed Integration of AI in School Curricula

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has supported draft amendments to a 2015 ordinance on general education, tabled by the Education Ministry, to officially integrate artificial intelligence and digital literacy into the curriculum from third to twelfth grade, her office said. In her opinion addressed to »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM says after reported US ouster threat

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday stressed his country was a "reliable member" of NATO, after a report the United States was considering possibly trying to expel Spain over its refusal to support operations in the Middle East war. The Reuters news agency cited an anonymous US official »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Scams to watch out for: How Filipino workers can protect themselves and access official assistance

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE and across the Middle East can request help through official government channels during crises such as conflict, disasters, or personal emergencies. The Philippine Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW),»»»

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Business-review 2h

Macroeconomic Confidence Index sees sharp decline in March

The Macroeconomic Confidence Index of the CFA Romania Association dropped significantly in March, falling by 10.2 points to 38.2. This decline reflects a deterioration in the perceptions of financial analysts regarding both economic prospects and the current situation. According to a statement rele»»»

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MIA 2h

Miteva: Gov't measures have direct effect on prices, LPG drops by Mden 5 per liter

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Government Spokesperson Marija Miteva told a press conference on Thursday that Makpetrol has reduced the retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Mden 5 per liter, i.e. from Mden 59 to Mden 54, as of midnight. In addition, a decrease of Mden 10 per kilogram has»»»

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MIA 2h

Bozhinovska at Delphi Economic Forum: Country positioning itself as regional energy hub

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska participated Thursday in the Engineering the Infrastructure of Energy Security panel discussion at the Delphi Economic Forum, as part of which high government representatives and energy leaders discuss»»»

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MIA 2h

Mickoski: Work on reforms instead of begging

Skopje, 23 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says he congratulated Rumen Radev on the win at the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria, highlighting the commitment to dialogue and goodneighborly relations. "I called Radev the next day and congratulated him. The people's will must b»»»

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Business-review 3h

Older adults show healthy scepticism and high satisfaction with AI tools – study

Businesses and academia risk assuming that the baby boomer generation, aged 60-85 as of this report launch, is uninterested in adopting AI, leaving a huge demographic behind from a societal inclusion perspective, and a missed opportunity from a business perspective. EY Ripples and Older Adults Tech»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Etihad Rail makes history with first ever shipment of cars

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has completed its first-ever rail shipment of passenger vehicles for a car dealership, marking a major shift in how vehicles are transported across the country. The milestone saw Al Masaood Automobiles partner with Etihad Rail Freight - a subsidiary of Etihad Rail - to move a shi»»»

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Business-review 3h

Irina Mateescu (Digitalee): “We have our coded way of creating content to match a company’s real business context”

As part of BR’s new interview series with professionals in the Media & Marketing sector, we sat down with Irina Mateescu, Founder at Digitalee, and talked about the agency’s present and future, the expectations for the industry in 2026, the changes that are about to happen, as well as how will AI i»»»

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TAP 3h

Agri-food: CEPEX to organize B2B meetings with two Nigerian companies, Apr. 28

Tunis, April 24, 2026 (TAP) –Business-to-business (B2B) meetings will be held on April 28 at the Maison de l'Exportateur, bringing together Tunisian companies and two Nigerian firms operating in the agri-food sector. The initiative is organized by...»»»

Business-review 3h

OVES Enterprise in talks to raise EUR 55 million following a EUR 298 million valuation

OVES Enterprise, a Romanian software development company with expertise in creating complex software solutions and AI-driven innovations for the aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity industries, is in talks to raise EUR 55 million, according to a statement by the company. The initiative comes short»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

Tripoli Chamber of Commerce discusses with German Embassy May’s Libyan German Economic Forum

The Chairman of the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Anwar Bousta, received the Chargé d’affaires and Deputy Ambassador of Germany to Libya, Daniel Schemsky, at the Chamber’s Tripoli headquarters yesterday. The Chamber’s Board members Essam Al-Jahani and Saad Al-Dhawi were also present. The meeting aim»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Hapag-Lloyd Says One Ship Has Crossed Strait of Hormuz

Container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd said on Friday that one of its ships has crossed the Strait of Hormuz but did not have any information on the circumstances or timing. Four out of initially six ships remain in the Gulf, after one ship's charter agreement expired, meaning it no longer belongs to»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

Libyan Spanish Business Forum opens in Madrid from 23 to 24 April

The Libyan-Spanish Economic Forum (23-24 April), organized by the Libyan General Union of Chambers of Commerce in conjunction with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, commenced yesterday in Madrid. The General Union of Chambers said the forum saw high-level participation from government officials and »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Media Review: April 24

Political developments involving Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria electoral dominance and Borislav Sarafov’s resignation as acting prosecutor general dominate Friday’s news media, highlighting broader debates on power consolidation and judicial independence in Bulgaria. POLITICS Capital leads wit»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Labour Market Discrimination Most Common in Hiring and Pay

Discrimination when applying for a job was reported by 53.7% of a total of 592 respondents in a survey by the Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD). According to 47.8%, there is discrimination when hiring, and according to 33.1% - when paying. The CPD study analyzes the manifestati»»»

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Business-review 3h

McDonald’s Romania announces over RON 2.26 billion in sales in 2025

McDonald’s served approximately 400,000 customers daily, with over 59 million orders recorded throughout the year. At the same time, the company opened 8 restaurants in several cities across the country: Bucharest, Ploiești, Iași, Timișoara, Bacău, Baia Mare, and Mediaș. The positive growth in 2025»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Human side of leadership gains focus at Limitless

Authenticity, empathy and a people-first approach have become essential leadership imperatives in times of disruption, said panelists during a discussion titled The Human Side of Leadership: Influence & Impact at the Limitless forum. Also Read: Limitless forum: Clarity of communication key to build»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Prosecution Probes Possible Mismanagement in Connection with Free Roadside Assistance at Road Authority

The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office has launched pre-trial proceedings on its own initiative, following a media report about potential abuses at the Road Infrastructure Agency and the free roadside assistance service, the prosecution said. Under the proceedings, witnesses are questioned, documents h»»»

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Gulf News 4h

India hits back at Trump 'hellhole' remarks amid growing political backlash

Remarks by US President Donald Trump describing India in derogatory terms have triggered a strong backlash from New Delhi, Indian American lawmakers and community leaders, threatening to cast a shadow over ties between the two countries. The controversy erupted after Trump reposted a message on soc»»»

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Libya Herald 4h

Libya and African Development Bank Group launch transport sector reforms to drive economic recovery

The African Development Bank reports that it concluded a three-day workshop with Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Transport to define the roadmap for implementing a strategic transport sector study aimed at supporting the country’s economic recovery. Held at the Bank’s North Africa regional office»»»

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Business-review 4h

23 Romanian entrepreneurial companies received the Deloitte “Best Managed Companies” certification

Over 100 companies participated in this edition of the program, of which 30 reached the main stage, that of the workshops and recertification interviews conducted by Deloitte Romania together with the program partners, a stage that allowed them to analyze their performance according to the Deloitte»»»

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