Gulf News 7m

Turkey to hold funerals for school shooting victims

Turkey: Turkey will hold funerals for nine victims killed in a school shooting by a 14-year-old, an attack that has sent shockwaves across the country, with authorities saying the suspect had referenced a US mass killer in a WhatsApp profile image. The attack in the southern province of Kahramanmar»»»

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The Peninsula 12m

Turkiye to hold funerals for school shooting victims

Turkiye: Turkiye will hold funerals for nine victims killed in a school shooting by a 14-year-old, an attack that has sent shockwaves across the country, with authorities saying the suspect had referenced a US mass killer in a WhatsApp profile image. The attack in the southern province of Kahramanm»»»

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Gulf News 13m

Natural gas leads US energy mix, with nuclear, coal and renewables filling the rest

Natural gas remained the largest source of electricity generation in the United States, underscoring the fuel’s central role in meeting demand as utilities balance affordability, reliability and the shift toward cleaner energy. Nuclear power held steady as the second-largest source, according to En»»»

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Sana 20m

Syria’s UN envoy at General Assembly: Transitional justice is foundation for new Syria

New York, April 16 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said transitional justice and redress for victims of crimes committed against Syrians form the foundation for building a new Syria. Speaking at a session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednes»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Türkiye Orders 83 Arrests Over Online Praise for School Shootings

Turkish police said on Thursday they had ordered dozens of arrests for people accused of posting controversial content on social media after two deadly school shootings this week. "Arrest orders were issued for 83 individuals found to have engaged in posts and activities praising crime and criminal»»»

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Actmedia 22m

Petrol-Lukoil refinnery to resume operations within 45 days

The Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan, announced that he has received official confirmation from the Government of the United States of America granting a waiver from the sanctions against Lukoil, allowing Romania to restart the Petrotel-Lukoil refinery, which, through this mechanism, will be able to»»»

The Peninsula 34m

Al Sadd brace for tougher Kobe test in Elite quarters

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini has warned his side face an even greater challenge against Japan’s Vissel Kobe in their AFC Champions League Elite quarter-final at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah as they look to build on their dramatic Round of 16 triumph. “W»»»

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UPI 46m

California high court disbars John Eastman over fake electors scheme - UPI.com

John Eastman, a former lawyer to President Donald Trump, was disbarred in California on Wednesday over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. File Photo by Michael Reynolds/EPA April 16 (UPI) -- The California Supreme Court has disbarred John Eastman, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, ove»»»

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The Budapest Times 46m

Dispute over solidarity contribution threatens capital’s finances

“If the Treasury continues its current practice regarding the solidarity contribution, salaries for 27,000 municipal employees may not be paid in May.” As Mayor Gergely Karácsony said at a press conference in Budapest on Tuesday, he has asked the Treasury in a letter to refrain from “placing anothe»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Waseef launches new website to deliver integrated digital experience for property management and leasing

Doha, Qatar: Waseef, a leading company in real estate management and marketing, has launched its new website in a step that reflects its strategic direction toward enhancing digital transformation, elevating customer experience, and delivering integrated real estate services through a modern approa»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Want to work abroad? Watch out for this latest scam putting jobseekers at risk

Dubai: Philippine authorities have warned that a new form of human trafficking is emerging, with Filipinos being lured with fake overseas employment offers and, in some cases, allegedly forces them into foreign military service upon arrival. The alert has been issued by the Inter-Agency Council Aga»»»

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24 News Agency 51m

Kyrgyzstan launches call center for agricultural producers - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan announces the launch of a specialized call center for farmers and agricultural producers. The new service is designed to provide prompt information, practical assistance, and direct communication with the ministry. »»»

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The Barents Observer 58m

Prestigious May 9 military parades may be cancelled in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions

Amid growing fears that Ukraine’s long-range drones could strike deep into northern Russia, military authorities have decided to cancel one of the country’s most symbolic displays of military power: the May 9 Victory Day parade. There will be no traditional May 9 parade in Mirny, a closed military »»»

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Gulf News 58m

Court overturns property gifts to daughter in Dh19m embezzlement case

The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance has ruled that property gifts made by a convicted embezzler to his daughter cannot be enforced against creditors, ordering the assets to be restored to his name to allow recovery of funds. The court found that the defendant, previously convicted of embezzling»»»

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Al Manar 59m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Liman barracks north of Nahariya settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: Statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Liman barracks north of Nahariya settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: Statement 5 16-04-2026 0»»»

24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan launches e-queuing system for obtaining preferential loans - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with ABank OJSC and Eldik Bank OJSC, announces the launch of an electronic queuing system for obtaining preferential loans. A tripartite agreement was signed between the ministry and partner banks»»»

24.kg
Actmedia 1h

OECD report: Structural transformation of Romania's agricultural sector remains a challenge

The agricultural sector is of strategic importance for Romania, but its structural transformation remains a challenge, shows the assessment report titled "Policies for the Future of Farming and Food in Romania" released on Wednesday by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OEC»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Much-hyped Alzheimer's Drugs Do Not Help Patients, Review Finds

Drugs once hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease do not meaningfully help patients, a major review found Thursday, however some experts criticized the research. The review by the Cochrane organization -- which is considered the gold standard for analyzing existing eviden»»»

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Al Manar 1h

I­­­­­­­slamic Resistance fighters targeted a logistics base of the 146th Division in the Israeli enemy army (north of Sheikh Dannun town), east of Nahariya city, with a swarm of loitering drones: Statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe I­­­­­­­slamic Resistance fighters targeted a logistics base of the 146th Division in the Israeli enemy army (north of Sheikh Dannun town),»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Syria's Kurds Register for Citizenship after Decades of Marginalization

In a packed hall in Qamishli's sports stadium in northeast Syria, Firas Ahmad is one of dozens of Kurds waiting to apply for citizenship after many in the minority were barred from doing so for decades. Since last week, "unregistered" Kurds, who have been stateless since a controversial 1962 census»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a communications radar in Katsavia barracks in the occupied Syrian Golan with a rocket barrage: Statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a communications radar in Katsavia barracks in the occupied Syrian Golan with a rocket barrage: Statem»»»

Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the headquarters of the 146th Division in Ga’aton settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: Statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the headquarters of the 146th Division in Ga’aton settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: Stateme»»»

Sputnik 1h

Fatal Arrogance Doomed US Multi-Domain Operations Doctrine in Iran War - Ex-Pentagon Analyst

The fundamental vulnerability of the US Multi-Domain Operations doctrine is “centralization and the idea that the entire battle space can be effectively managed from the top,” retired USAF Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a former DoD analyst, tells Sputnik. Kwiatkowski calls it “a kind of arrogance and»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Chingiz Aidarbekov voluntarily renounces his mandate - | 24.KG

Chingiz Aidarbekov has submitted a statement canceling his registration as a candidate for deputy of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, sources informed. Chingiz Aidarbekov himself confirmed on his Facebook page that he submitted a statement to the Central Election Commission on April 16. A meeting»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar rejects claims over Iran tensions at IPU meetings

Istanbul, Turkiye: The State of Qatar has reiterated its commitment to diplomacy and regional stability during high-level parliamentary meetings held in Istanbul, as part of the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). A delegation from Qatar’s Shura Council, led by Speaker H »»»

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UPI 2h

U.S. kills three in fifth suspected drug boat attack in five days - UPI.com

The U.S. military struck a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific on Wednesday, killing three people. Image courtesy of U.S. Southern Command/X April 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. military killed three people Wednesday in its fifth strike in five days targeting suspected drug-trafficking boats»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

‘Qatar’s environmental status stable, no cause for concern’

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has reassured the public that the country’s environmental condition remains stable, emphasizing that there are no indicators or phenomena that warrant concern. In an interview with Qatar Telev»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Sputnik 2h

Hezbollah Agrees to Ceasefire, Warns Israel Against Violations

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Lebanese movement Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on the condition that Israel also observe it, Mahmoud Komati, deputy head of Hezbollah's political council, said on Wednesday. Hezbollah has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel on the condition that both sides adhere to it.“We agree»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Jordan, Syria sign MoU to enhance cooperation in postal services

AMMAN — Jordanian Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Sami Smirat, and Syrian Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdul Salam Haikal, on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the postal services sector.The agreement»»»

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Gulf News 2h

50,000 Dubai government staff set for AI training programme

Dubai has launched a new initiative to train 50,000 government employees in artificial intelligence as part of efforts to modernise public services and improve efficiency. The programme, called the AI Workforce Transformation Programme (AI+), is being led by Digital Dubai in partnership with the Du»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Senate Blocks Move to Halt US War Against Iran

The US Senate on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have blocked any further US strikes on Iran without approval from Congress. The initiative was opposed by 52 senators and supported by 47 senators. The vote marks the fourth time this year lawmakers have effectively allowed the US-Israeli war of»»»

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France24 2h

US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: What do the numbers show?

Between Tehran and Washington's blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, the number of ships passing through the critical waterway has slowed to a trickle. Here's what marine tracking data tells us about the situation. A trickle of ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday and Wednesday as a US blockade»»»

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France24 2h

Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi in critical condition, supporters say

The health of jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is critical after she suffered a heart attack last month, supporters said on Wednesday. Her family and lawyers, allowed a second prison visit, reported a sharp deterioration in her condition, with her physical state now descri»»»

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France24 2h

Truth or Fake - 'L’Abuso': Real Italian magazine cover of Israeli settler sparks online storm

Prominent left-leaning Italian weekly L’Espresso is at the centre of a diplomatic storm online, after the Israeli ambassador to Italy slammed its choice of front cover as "manipulative." The magazine titled its latest edition “L’Abuso” or “The Abuse,” illustrating the cover with a photo of an armed»»»

france24.com
Al Awsat 2h

Syria’s Baniyas Begins Loading Iraqi Oil Shipments for Re-export

Syria began loading its first tanker carrying Iraqi oil on Wednesday at the Baniyas port refinery, according to state media. With maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, Iraq's exports came to a halt and oil storage tanks began filling up rapidly, forcing Iraqi authorities to large»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Pakistani Army Chief Visits Tehran in Bid to Broker Renewed Talks between US and Iran

Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war. The White House said any further talks would likely take plac»»»

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France24 2h

Sudan slams Berlin donor conference as ‘unacceptable’ as devastating war enters fourth year

Sudan’s government on Wednesday slammed a donor conference hosted by Germany as “surprising and unacceptable”, saying the event meddles in the country’s internal affairs and was organised without consulting Khartoum. The conference is being held as the brutal war between the army and the paramilita»»»

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France24 2h

Pope Leo lands in Cameroon with message of peace as separatists announce 3-day truce

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon Wednesday for the next stop on his 11-day apostolic journey across Africa. Separatist groups in the English-speaking west declared a three-day ceasefire to allow the pontiff to travel to the conflicted region.  Crowds lined the roads to welcome Pope Leo XIV to »»»

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France24 2h

'War on women and girls' : Sexual violence the 'blueprint and strategy' of Sudan's brutal civil war

As Sudan's brutal civil war enters its fourth year, Angela Diffley is joined by Idil Absiye, Regional Policy Advisor for Women, Peace and Security at the UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional Office. Drawing on field data, partner testimonies, and recent institutional reporting, she examines h»»»

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France24 2h

Sudan's forgotten war: three years on, humanitarian catastrophe has no end in sight

Three years into a war that has displaced 11 million people and killed tens of thousands, Sudan’s conflict remains deadlocked, with civilians trapped in a cycle of violence and deprivation and no viable path to peace. On the third anniversary of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and »»»

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France24 2h

French minister seeks to ban Kanye West concert in Marseille over anti-Semitic remarks

Controversial US rapper Kanye West is facing the possible cancellation of his planned June concert in Marseille as France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nunez moves to block the performance over the artist’s anti-Semitic remarks.  France's interior minister is seeking to block US rapper Kanye Wes»»»

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France24 2h

French MPs introduce bill to remove statute of limitations for crimes against children

French MPs have introduced a bill, aimed at removing the statute of limitations for crimes against children. Under current legislation, survivors of rape can pursue legal action up to 30 years after the day they turn 18. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Mié Kohiyama, co-founder of the Brave M»»»

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France24 2h

Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel as Lebanon attacks stoke tensions

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has suspended Italy's defence cooperation agreement with Israel amid rising tensions between the two countries after Rome accused Israeli forces of firing warning shots at a convoy of Italian UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. Italy has suspended its defence agre»»»

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France24 2h

Spain launches programme to offer amnesty to 500,000 undocumented migrants

As countries on both sides of the Atlantic ramp up deportations of undocumented migrants, Spain’s left-wing government on Tuesday prepared to give legal status to hundreds of thousands of irregular workers. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has championed the amnesty as a way to not only give informal w»»»

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France24 2h

Press Review - Italian papers united as PM Meloni faces off with Trump

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 15, 2026: First, the Italian front pages rally around Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as she stands up to US President Donald Trump. Next, war robots in Ukraine have captured Russian positions for the first time in history. Meanwhile, the war in Sudan enters its f»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Saudi Arabia Pledges $3 Billion More in Financial Support to Pakistan

Saudi Arabia will provide $3 billion in additional support for Pakistan to help the South Asian nation bridge a multi-billion-dollar gap in its finances linked to an upcoming debt repayment to the United Arab Emirates. The extra funding for Pakistan comes on top of Riyadh extending the rollover arr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Constitutional Court Launches 35th Anniversary Celebrations with Ceremony in Veliko Tarnovo

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Bulgaria is launching a series of events here on Wednesday, marking the 35th anniversary of its establishment with a ceremonial celebration of the Day of the Bulgarian Constitution in Veliko Tarnovo, the Court's press service reported. The Court will welc»»»

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BNE 3h

Turkish automaker Tofas obtains €276mn BBVA loan to produce new K9 LCV models for Stellantis

Turkish automaker Tofas has signed an agreement with BBVA (Madrid/BBVA) to obtain a €276mn export credit agency (ECA) loan, including an insurance premium, according to a company stock exchange filing. Tofas expects to uti»»»

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BNE 3h

Australia, Singapore increase energy ties

Australia and Singapore have agreed to reinforce energy co-operation, pledging to maintain flows of refined fuel and LNG as both nations work to navigate international and regional energy issues on the back of the conflict in the Middle East. »»»

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BNE 3h

Turkish automaker Tofas obtains €276mn BBVA loan to produce new K9 LCV models for Stellantis

Turkish automaker Tofas has signed an agreement with BBVA (Madrid/BBVA) to obtain a €276mn export credit agency (ECA) loan, including an insurance premium, according to a company stock exchange filing. Tofas expects to uti»»»

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