Al Awsat 12m

Extreme Heat Threatens Global Food Systems, UN Agencies Warn

Extreme heat is pushing global agrifood systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods and health of more than a billion people, according to a new report by the UN's food and weather agencies. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (»»»

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Al Awsat 12m

Three Vessels Hit by Gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, Crews Safe

At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the count»»»

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Gulf News 12m

Dubai gold prices rise with global rates after Iran ceasefire extension

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose on Wednesday as global bullion gained following easing geopolitical tensions after a US move to extend a ceasefire with Iran. In Dubai, 24-carat gold climbed to Dh573.00 per gram in both morning and afternoon trade, up from Dh565.00 yesterday. The 22-carat variant r»»»

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Gulf News 13m

RAK Police alert drivers to fake insurance ads online

Ras Al Khaimah: Motorists in the UAE are being urged to stay vigilant after Ras Al Khaimah Police warned of a surge in fake car insurance advertisements circulating on social media. The authority said the scams are designed to deceive vehicle owners and drivers by offering unrealistically low insur»»»

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Gulf News 13m

Abu Dhabi's new HR regulations tighten rules on government appointments and promotions

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Government Enablement in Abu Dhabi has issued the Executive Regulations of Law No. (8) of 2025 concerning Human Resources in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The regulations outline a set of conditions and controls governing employee selection, appointment, and promotion, ensu»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Delivery firm fined QR10,000 for unauthorised discount

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recorded a violation by a delivery company for advertising discounts without obtaining prior authorization. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that the company announced discounts without obtaining prior approval from the Department of»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 29m

Customs Officers at Sofia Airport Seize 42 Types of Medicines from India

Over 7,800 tablets and more than six kilograms of powdered substances were found by customs officers of the Sofia Customs Territorial Directorate in the luggage of passengers arriving from India, the Customs Agency reported on Wednesday. At around 9:00 a.m. on April 16, customs officers at the Sofi»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

HIA updates FAQs on airline partners, airport operations in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: As additional flights are being introduced and airline partners make gradual return to Qatar's airspace, Hamad International Airport (HIA) has compiled a list of most common questions to provide passengers with latest information. The list compiled on April 21, 2026, gives information »»»

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Al Awsat 48m

Specialized Tour at Berlin Zoo Brings Joy to People Living with Dementia

Christel Krueger peered through thick glass and murky water at the Berlin Zoo, staring in awe at a mother hippopotamus and her child sleeping on a sandbar. Krueger, 86, and her daughter were on a specialized zoo tour last month for people who live with dementia that was organized by Malteser Deutsc»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 53m

Bus Carrying Ukrainian Passengers Overturns En Route to Turkiye, At Least Two Killed

A bus carrying 39 Ukrainian citizens, 37 passengers and two drivers, overturned on Wednesday shortly before 7 a.m. on the road leading to the Malko Tarnovo border control checkpoint with Turkiye, Malko Tarnovo Mayor Iliyan Yanchev told BTA. The bus stopped on the road due to a lack of fuel, then ro»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 53m

Alliance for Rights and Freedoms: We Accept Election Result with Political Integrity, Trust Is Earned Through Consistency

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) said on Wednesday in a Facebook post that "the result of the April 19 elections is clear. We accept this result with political integrity and with the clear understanding that trust is earned through consistency, character, and effective work." "The ARF was»»»

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Al Awsat 60m

China Unveils Plan to Make Cities More Youth, Child Friendly

China ‌has issued a new proposal urging cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, healthcare, education and public services, in a broader push to make urban life more supportive for young people, children and families. The blueprint, jointly issued by 15 departments and re»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai in talks to expand fuel stations to ease congestion, improve traffic flow

Dubai: Dubai is in talks to expand its network of retail fuel outlets to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at filling stations. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviewed the plan during its 93rd meeting, cha»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling on the outskirts of Houla border town - 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 in south Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling on the outskirts of Houla border town 22-04-2026 10:53 AM Latest»»»

Naharnet 1h

Hezbollah buries fighters killed in war with Israel in Kfar Sir

Hezbollah held a mass funeral in south Lebanon's Kfar Sir on Tuesday for more than a dozen fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel. The ceremony came after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Iran-backed Hezbol»»»

The Peninsula 1h

4 injured, including child, after Russian residential building partially collapses following Ukrainian attack

Moscow: Four people, including a child, were injured when part of a residential building collapsed in a Ukrainian attack on the Samara region of Russia. Russian news channel (Russia Today) reported that Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike at dawn today, causing part of a residential building i»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Interior Ministry comments on reports of rift among security agencies - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has denied reports of alleged disagreements between law enforcement agencies. The ministry stated that security structures are working in a coordinated manner, and the fight against corruption is being conducted systematically and within the law. Photo»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Strike on Lebanon's Bekaa Kills One Despite Truce

An Israeli drone strike on Lebanon's Bekaa region killed one person and injured two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel Hezbollah. "One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an enemy drone at daw»»»

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Gulf News 1h

DMCC bets big on Uptown Dubai with new twin office towers

Dubai: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced the launch of new commercial towers in Uptown Dubai, adding more than 560,000 square feet of luxury office space as demand from finance and technology firms gathers pace. The twin developments — One Uptown Place and Two Uptown Place — will take»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Global Village Dubai reopens: What’s new, what’s back, and what to eat and ride

There are few places in Dubai where you can still eat luqaimat under fairy lights and enjoy Thai noodles from a floating boat, all in one evening, all without emptying your wallet. And after its closure during the Iran–Israel–US conflict, Global Village is finally open again. It's almost the same a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Alliance for the Union of Romanians Party Congratulates Radev on Election Victory

George Simion, the leader of the nationalist Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), sent a letter on Wednesday to congratulate Rumen Radev, the leader of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, on Radev's election victory at the snap parliamentary elections in Bulgaria on April 19. The letter reads»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Charting a Course Through the US Tariffs Ripple Effect

As the dust settles from the latest economic upheaval triggered by the US under President Trump’s administration, the world finds itself grappling with unprecedented market volatility and investor panic. The sweeping tariffs on imports from over 180 countries have set off a chain reaction of econom»»»

Gulf News 1h

Khalifa Fund launches on-the-spot funding for entrepreneurs

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is taking part in the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival, where it launched a new initiative aimed at supporting business owners with faster access to funding. The event, held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center from April 20 to 22, br»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran’s Armed Forces ‘Have Hands on Trigger’ to Respond to Any Attack

The spokesman of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that the country’s armed forces have their hands on the trigger, fully prepared to immediately strike predetermined targets if the United States or ‘Israel’ commits any aggression. In a statement issued early on Wednesday, the»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iranian gunboat targets container ship off Oman coast

Iran fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war. The morning attack by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came after U.S. President Donald Trump s»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Extension

US President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks, although it was not clear on Wednesday if Iran or Israel would agree. Trump said in a statement on social media the US had agreed to a request by Pakistani mediators "to hold our At»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold drops again — but global prices are rising. Here's why it is happening

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai dropped sharply on Wednesday morning as markets reacted to easing geopolitical tensions following a US move to extend a ceasefire with Iran. Spot gold rose 1.48 per cent to $4,770.01 per ounce, as of 11:07 am UAE time, after falling to its lowest level since ​April 13 on»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

VCUarts Qatar to showcase 'Aghrab Idrāk: Thresholds of Perception' at Biennale Arte

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university and branch campus of Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond, Virginia (US), will showcase Aghrab Idrāk: Thresholds of Perception, a Collateral Ev»»»

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Arab News 1h

Pope visiting Equatorial Guinea prison in spotlight after US migrant deportations

MALABO: Pope Leo XIV is visiting one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons Wednesday, drawing attention to human rights abuses that campaigners have denounced for years and especially after the US began deporting third-country migrants here. Leo’s visit to the prison in Bata, the central African»»»

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Arab News 1h

Pope visiting Equatorial Guinea prison in spotlight after US migrant deportations

MALABO: Pope Leo XIV is visiting one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons Wednesday, drawing attention to human rights abuses that campaigners have denounced for years and especially after the US began deporting third-country migrants here. Leo’s visit to the prison in Bata, the central African»»»

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Arab News 1h

Kyiv shooting sparks gun ownership debate iof n Ukraine

KYIV: The killing of seven people by a gunman in Kyiv has ignited debate in Ukraine over who should be allowed to carry weapons --with many pushing for a loosening of the country’s strict gun laws.The motive of the shooter who was born in Moscow, lived in eastern Ukraine, and opened fire with a reg»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate

President Donald Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Iran's "fractu»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Mossad Agent 'M' Killed Abroad Played Significant Role in Israel's Wars on Iran

An agent of Israel’s Mossad, identified as “M”, was killed abroad during operations against Iran, Mossad Director David Barnea said on Tuesday during an Israeli Remembrance Day ceremony for the organization's fallen. The agent played a major role in collecting intelligence related to Israel’s wars »»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, April 22: Zacarias Moussaoui pleads guilty to Sept. 11, 2001, attacks - UPI.com

On April 22, 2005, Zacarias Moussaoui, the only man charged in the United States in connection with the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. 1 of 8 | Courtroom artist Andrea Shepard leaves the courtroom after Zacarias Moussaoui pleaded guilty to co»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

‘YoC with Canada, Mexico: A platform for diplomacy’

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s 2026 Year of Culture (YoC) with Canada and Mexico is emerging as a dynamic platform for international cultural diplomacy, fostering long-term partnerships and people-to-people connections, according to Years of Culture Advisor on Latin American Affairs, Mohammed Al Kuwari. Spea»»»

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Arab News 1h

Govt reiterates ban on visit-visa holders performing Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned that fines of up to SR100,000 ($27,000) will be imposed on those who transport visit-visa holders to Makkah to perform Hajj. Vehicles used to transport these people will be confiscated, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently. The ministry has urged t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QRCS launches livelihood project to empower Gaza youth

Doha, Qatar: In partnership with the Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is implementing a livelihood project to help improve the economic conditions of the people of Gaza. Dr. Akram Nassar, head of QRCS’s representation office in Gaza, expla»»»

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Sputnik 2h

12 People Injured in Buildings Collapse in Syzran After Ukrainian Drone Strike

Ukrainian drones attacked two residential buildings in Syzran, causing the entrance sections of one of them to collapse, Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations reports. The injured people, including two children, are receiving medical assistance, the report states.Earlier in the morning, the bui»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

GWC Group closes Q1 with QR33.7m net profit in full delivery of plan

Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, released its financial performance data for the first quarter of 2026 following a Board of Directors meeting held yesterday and chaired by GWC G»»»

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Actmedia 2h

Political analyst Cristian Pirvulescu: Resumption of negotiations between parties, immediate priority

Dean of the Faculty of Political Science within the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) Cristian Parvulescu believes that, in the context of the governmental crisis, the capacity for compromise and cooperation is becoming a critical test of the maturity of the»»»

Actmedia 2h

Daianu: Romania's borrowing costs to increase; country is paying for this political crisis

Romania's borrowing costs will increase as a result of the political crisis and its effects are already being felt in the economy, President of the Fiscal Council Daniel Daianu said on Tuesday."Good faith in political action, represented by Parliament, must lead to a resolution as quickly as possib»»»

Kathimerini 2h

Missing mother case in Crete deepens after ex-partner found dead

Police in Crete intensified their search Wednesday for a 43-year-old mother of three as the investigation into her disappearance took a grim turn following the discovery of her former partner’s body. Eleftheria Giakoumaki has been missing since Sunday morning after leaving her home in the village o»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Education to become strategic sector under Tisza government

Education will become a strategically important sector under a Tisza government, the party’s president wrote on Facebook on Tuesday after holding consultations with the principals of 15 secondary schools run by different maintaining bodies. Péter Magyar said that in reshaping the education system t»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Child protection law struck down by EU court

The European Court of Justice has officially declared Hungary’s child protection law unlawful due to discrimination and stigmatization. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) annulled the law on protection against paedophiles and the protection of childr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE to confront ‘extremism in all forms’ vows Sheikh Abdullah after terrorist plot foiled

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait. During the call, Sheikh Jarrah Al Sabah condemned the terrorist plot »»»

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Gulf News 2h

“I wasn’t trying to go viral”: Kritika Kamra on her wedding buzz and real ambitions

Dubai: “I am not going to give in to the algorithm and the populist,” says Kritika Kamra, Bollywood actress and new bride, with a clarity that feels deliberate rather than performative. The comment comes soon after her intimate March 11th Mumbai wedding quietly turned into a social media storm. Wha»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar urges return to talks, supports mediation efforts

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that Qatar fully supports mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan to end US-Iran war. “Qatar continues its ongoing communication with various parties, »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Britain to host conference on protection navigation in Strait of Hormuz

London: The British Ministry of Defense announced that it will host a conference with representatives from 30 countries, which will continue over Wednesday and Thursday, to discuss the formation of an international mission to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry said in a statem»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

McDonald’s Qatar leads Earth Day 2026 with beach clean up and mangrove planting

For the second consecutive year, McDonald's Qatar, in collaboration with Mubadara for Social Impact, hosted a dedicated Environmental Day, bringing together more than 100 employees for a day of mangrove planting, beach clean-up, and environmental workshops at the 'Flower Each Spring Camp' in Ras Al»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

India orders school water bells to beat heat

New Delhi: Schools in India's capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions, a new city order has said. Summer heat in the world's most populous nation can be brutal -- putting millions of people at risk, with nearly 11,»»»

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