The Peninsula 13m

5 ways to get more magnesium without taking a supplement

Magnesium supplements are among the most popular dietary supplements in America. Experts say that’s because magnesium plays an important role in our health. It helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It supports your immune system and muscle health. And it can help you get a good nigh»»»

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Naharnet 16m

Israel PM vows 'harsh action' against soldier vandalizing Jesus statue in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "harsh action" Monday against a soldier caught on camera vandalizing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, as the image spread online. The photo, which the military determined was authentic, shows an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to str»»»

Naharnet 16m

Geagea says Aoun-Netanyahu meeting 'necessary,' 'should not be postponed'

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said Monday that Lebanon needs a lasting solution to permanently end the state of war with Israel, rather than merely settling for a temporary ceasefire, calling direct negotiations a "necessity" Hezbollah "forced" upon Lebanon. In an interview with Sky News Arab»»»

The Peninsula 17m

Jordan Prime Minister, Finland President discuss ties, regional and international issues

Amman: Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan met Monday, April 20, 2026 with President of Finland Alexander Stubb, who is currently visiting Amman, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and several regional and international issues of mutual interest. The Jordanian Prime Minister affirm»»»

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The Peninsula 17m

Minister of Transport meets Saudi Minister of Transport, Logistic Services

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Thani met virtually on Monday with Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HE Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser. During the meeting, the two sides discussed venues of bilateral cooper»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Pope Leo visits Angola’s diamond-rich northeast

Luanda: Pope Leo XIV heads to Angola’s remote and diamond-rich northeast on Monday in the latest stop on an Africa tour during which he has spoken out against the country’s glaring poverty. On the eighth day of a trip to four African nations, Leo will fly to the town of Saurimo, 800 kilometres east»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 36m

Struggle for Freedom Begins With People's Knowledge of Themselves, Not Armed Conflict, Says BTA Director General

The struggle for freedom begins with a people's knowledge of themselves, not with armed conflict, said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during the presentation of the new issue of BTA's LIK magazine on Monday in Koprivshtitsa. The issue is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the outbreak of the»»»

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Sputnik 40m

Why Strait of Malacca Could Be Next Global Chokepoint After Hormuz

An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns of “a chain-reaction response” in more critical shipping lanes — and he mentioned Malacca specifically. Here's why:The Strait of Malacca is an narrow bottleneck (2.8 km at the narrowest point) that connects the Indian Ocean to the South Chi»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Macron and Tusk meet in Poland to discuss European defence

Poland: French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are meeting Monday in the north of Poland to strengthen defence cooperation in the face of Russian threats and weakening US commitment to Europe. The meeting is the first since the two countries signed a treaty of friend»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Boursa Kuwait closes lower

Kuwait: Boursa Kuwait closed trading on Monday in negative territory, with its general index falling 55.76 points, or 0.62%, to 8,869.06 points. A total of 394.4 million shares were traded through 27,922 cash transactions, with a total value of KWD 99.6 million (approximately $325.7 million). The M»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

Berri to Asharq Al-Awsat: US Working to Extend Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the US is working to extend the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, while President Joseph Aoun confirmed that “bilateral negotiations will be handled by Lebanon through a delegation headed by Ambassador Simon Karam, and no one will take part on Lebano»»»

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Sana 49m

Damascus forum focuses on water security for World Earth Day

Damascus, April 20 (SANA) The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment, in cooperation with Damascus Governorate, organized an environmental forum on Monday in Damascus to mark World Earth Day, focusing on water security and climate-related challenges. The event, titled “Water in Our Lives,»»»

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Gulf News 52m

UK’s Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal

London: Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face lawmakers in parliament on Monday as he bids to quell anger over an unrelenting scandal involving long-time Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson. Starmer, already widely unpopular with the public and many Labour MPs, is struggling to e»»»

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Business-review 53m

Klass Wagen opens its 12th local office in Romania at Târgu Mureș Airport

Klass Wagen continues its expansion strategy in the Romanian market by opening a new office in Târgu Mureș, near Transylvania International Airport, the investment being part of the company’s broader regional development plan. The decision comes at a favourable time for the local market, marked by »»»

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Naharnet 55m

EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference on security and peace in Gaza, West Bank

More than 60 nations sent representatives to Brussels Monday to discuss with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa stability, security and long-term peace in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, as global attention largely remains focused in the Middle East on the ongoing crises in Iran and Lebanon»»»

Naharnet 55m

What to know as ceasefire in Iran war hangs in the balance

The ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance as Pakistan's capital stands prepared for possible new talks between Tehran and Washington. As of right now, the two-week ceasefire will expire at 0000 GMT Wednesday (8 p.m. ET Tuesday.) But the truce between Iran, Israel and the United States star»»»

24 News Agency 55m

SCO Ministers meeting: Kyrgyzstan advocates for research and knowledge exchange - | 24.KG

During the 9th Meeting of Health Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Damir Osmonov, held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts, representatives of relevant departments, and international organizations. According to the ministry,»»»

24.kg
Al Awsat 58m

Lebanon President Says Israel Talks Aim to End Hostilities, Occupation

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the Israeli occupation in the south, as he named an ex-ambassador to the United States to lead the delegation. "The choice to negotiate aims to stop hostilities, end the Israeli occupation of southe»»»

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Naharnet 59m

Oil prices jump and Wall Street slides with US, Iran clashing in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climbed more than 5% and Wall Street veered toward losses before the opening bell Monday as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. Futures for the S&P 500 also fell 0.5% while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.6%. Nasdaq »»»

Gulf News 59m

Look: Sheikh Hamdan back in Dubai skies

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has taken to the skies again, jumping out of an aircraft over Dubai in a moment that signals the emirate's return»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Drivers urged visit Mushrif Mall to benefit from black point reduction initiative

Abu Dhabi Police have invited motorists to visit a dedicated service platform at Mushrif Mall to benefit from the black points reduction initiative over a one-month period. The initiative will run from April 20 to May 20, 2026, operating daily from 4pm to 10pm on the mall’s first floor, offering co»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Sharjah warns drivers to follow rules as schools reopen

Sharjah :Sharjah Traffic Prosecution has urged motorists and pedestrians to strictly follow traffic laws and road protocol, describing compliance as the first line of defence in protecting lives and property, particularly as students return to school. Focus on school rush hoursDr Saeed Abdullah Al »»»

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Sana 1h

Syrian, Austrian officials discuss restoring financial ties, resuming remittances

Vienna, April 20 (SANA) Central Bank of Syria Governor Abdulkader Husrieh held talks in Vienna with Austrian National Bank Governor Martin Kocher on restoring financial relations between the two countries and resuming money transfers. The discussions focused on ways to reactivate cross-border payme»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunisia receives final batch of Chinese buses to boost public transport fleet

TUNIS, April 20 (TAP) – Tunisia received on Monday at La Goulette port a new batch of 136 Chinese buses intended for regional transport companies, the Ministry of Transport announced. This delivery is part of the fourth and final batch of the...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Impulse Hotel in Vidin Reports Increase in Romanian Tourists

Impulse Hotel, located in the centre of Vidin, reports over 90% year-round occupancy. Its spa area offers modern amenities combined with wellness relaxation, designed to provide a high level of comfort, owner Krasimir Bogdanov told BTA. In recent years, the hotel reports an increase in tourists fro»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Issa meets Aoun and Berri, Lebanese president may meet Trump soon

President Joseph Aoun met Monday with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon,l Michel Issa and discussed with him the general situation in light of the recent developments, as well as his talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Presidency said. "They also discussed the pe»»»

The Peninsula 1h

India, South Korea target doubling trade by 2030

New Delhi: India and South Korea aim to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, the leaders of both countries said on Monday following talks in New Delhi. South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung, on his first visit to India, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the presidential palace, with Pr»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

 EFSD raises Kyrgyzstan’s economic growth forecast for 2026 - | 24.KG

Analysts at the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) have revised upward their macroeconomic outlook for Kyrgyzstan. The country’s GDP is now expected to grow by 8.3 percent in 2026, reaching approximately 2,334.8 trillion soms. Economic growth and fiscal stimulus The main driver »»»

24.kg
Albanian Daily News 1h

Edi Rama on Kathimerini: Plato, Fortunes and the Chimarra

Edi Rama is already in his 13th year as prime minister, but some of the open questions in the relations between the two countries remain the same and unchanged. A few days before his arrival in Greece for the 11th Delphi Economic Forum (April 22-25), Rama spoke to "K" about Greek-Albanian relations»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Opposition Files Criminal Complaints Against Police Officials

Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Monday described a group of protesters arrested during the April 17 demonstration as “unconquerable heroes,” as tensions escalate between Albania’s opposition and law enforcement authorities. The individuals were detained in flagrante by police after allegedly »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Progressive Bulgaria Wins Most Votes in Greece Voting Sections

Progressive Bulgaria received the most votes in the Bulgarian snap parliamentary elections at voting sections in Greece, according to 100% of processed tally sheets as of 13:00 Monday afternoon, data published on the website of the Central Election Commission show. According to the data, 2,061 Bulg»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

SPA Hotel Medicus in Varshets Upgrades Facilities with Focus on Energy Efficiency

SPA Hotel Medicus in Varshets has completed renovations to improve energy efficiency, owner Dimitar Nikolov told BTA. Since this spring, the hotel has been welcoming guests with new exterior thermal insulation and replaced window frames, which are expected to increase comfort and reduce energy cost»»»

bta.bg
Naharnet 1h

Aoun says ex-ambassador Karam to lead talks with Israel

President Joseph Aoun said Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end "hostilities" and the Israeli occupation in the south, as he named ex-ambassador Simon Karam to lead a delegation. "The choice to negotiate aims to stop hostilities, end the Israeli occupation of southern regions and deploy»»»

BNE 1h

India-South Korea summit puts shipbuilding, tech at the forefront

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19, 2026, for a three-day official state visit. Lee met Indian foreign minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the first day of his visit. He was due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on April 20. »»»

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BNE 1h

India-South Korea summit puts shipbuilding, tech at the forefront

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19, 2026, for a three-day official state visit. Lee met Indian foreign minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the first day of his visit. He was due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on April 20. »»»

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BNE 1h

UPDATE: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off northern Japan, tsunami warning issued for Hokkaido and Tohoku regions

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning of up to three metres for Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku coast on April 20, the Asahi Shimbun reported. »»»

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BNE 1h

India-South Korea summit puts shipbuilding, tech at the forefront

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19, 2026, for a three-day official state visit. Lee met Indian foreign minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the first day of his visit. He was due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on April 20. »»»

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BNE 1h

India-South Korea summit puts shipbuilding, tech at the forefront

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19, 2026, for a three-day official state visit. Lee met Indian foreign minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the first day of his visit. He was due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on April 20. »»»

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BNE 1h

India-South Korea summit puts shipbuilding, tech at the forefront

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19, 2026, for a three-day official state visit. Lee met Indian foreign minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the first day of his visit. He was due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on April 20. »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Multiple injured in clash at Paraguay football match

Asuncion, Paraguay: Paraguayan officials suspended a football match between Olimpia and Cerro Porteno on Sunday after several people were injured when Cerro Porteno fans clashed with police at a stadium in the capital. Witnesses said the violence was sparked by the detonation of high-powered firecr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ajman bus route to Global Village resumes: What’s the new schedule?

The Ajman Transport Authority has announced the resumption of the dedicated bus service connecting Al Musalla Station in Ajman with Global Village in Dubai, aiming to improve transport options for visitors to the popular tourism destination. The move coincides with the reopening of Global Village, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

It’s back to school in the UAE—and the smiles say it all

1/12At Jumeirah International Nurseries, young learners trickled in under a staggered schedule, including siblings starting the day together.2/12Students at Al Khaleej International School in Dubai on Monday, April 20, as schools across the UAE welcome students back for face-to-face learning.Virend»»»

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Business-review 2h

Vodafone Romania merges Evotracking and iSYS Professional into unified IoT entity

Vodafone Romania announces the completion of the merger between Evotracking and iSYS Professional, two technology entities wholly owned by Vodafone, into a single, stronger company. It will operate under the commercial name EVOGPS powered by iTrack, with Vodafone Romania as the sole shareholder. Th»»»

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Business-review 2h

BR Analysis | Stagflation risk prompting investor caution in Romania

Stagflation is considered to be a growing risk for the Romanian economy this year, as the country has already entered a technical recession while facing additional challenges on the energy front, as prices could soar over the ongoing Middle East conflict. By Ovidiu Poșircă Iulian Lolea, chief econo»»»

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Egypt Independent 2h

Investment minister, IFAD head discuss food security, agriculture

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh said that Egypt is working to turn agriculture into a competitive export sector. During a meeting in Washington with President of the International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD), the two sides discussed cooperation to support fo»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Why cultural fusion could make GCC the next great financial hub

The world’s leading financial centres are not built on capital alone. They are built on the constant exchange of ideas—on people from different systems learning how to think, decide, and operate together. That is where the GCC’s real edge is emerging. Not just in its wealth or infrastructure, but i»»»

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RT 2h

ope Leo XIV downplays feud with Trump over Iran war remarks

Pope Leo has sought to downplay his public spat with US President Donald Trump, rejecting claims that he was trying to challenge the president with his criticism of the war in Iran and calls for peace. Speaking to reporters on a flight to Angola on Saturday, the US-born pontiff insisted that his re»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Eco-action for Earth Day: KOICA and JICA strengthen ties through K-culture - | 24.KG

On April 18, 2026, the event «Volunteering for Earth» was held in Bishkek, dedicated to Earth Day, observed on April 22. It brought together approximately 70 participants from international cooperation programs. The event was jointly organized by World Friends Korea volunteers, Japan International »»»

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DW 2h

South Korea, India agree to boost trade and defense ties

TradeIndiaSouth Korea, India agree to boost trade and defense tiesRoshni Majumdar | Shakeel Sobhan AFP, ReutersPrime Minister Narendra Modi hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung this week as both countries target $50 billion in trade by 2030. https://p.dw.com/p/5CSkNSouth Korea and India seek »»»

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RT 2h

Trump says US team heading to Pakistan for Iran talks, warns of strikes if no deal

The US negotiating team is heading to Pakistan for the next round of Iran peace talks on Monday, President Donald Trump has announced, while renewing his threat to strike Iran’s infrastructure if no deal is reached.In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump accused Tehran of violating the temporary ce»»»

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