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On This Day, April 8: Truman orders seizure of steel industry - UPI.com

On April 8, 1952, U.S. President Harry Truman ordered government seizure of the steel industry to avoid a general strike. 1 of 3 | On April 8, 1952, U.S. President Harry Truman ordered government seizure of the steel industry to avoid a general strike. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy April 8 (»»»

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Al Awsat 5m

Former Australian Soldier to Remain in Jail on Afghan War Crime Charges

Australia's most decorated living soldier will remain behind bars after his legal team did not seek bail following his arrest over multiple alleged war crimes, local media reported on Wednesday. Police on Tuesday arrested and charged Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five counts of war crimes in connecti»»»

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The Peninsula 13m

Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war disruption: IATA

Singapore: It will take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise even with the Strait of Hormuz open, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil, has been virtually paralysed for week»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Hezbollah Pauses Attacks Under US-Iran Ceasefire as Israel Issues Tyre Evacuation Order

Lebanon's Hezbollah halted fire on northern Israel and on Israeli troops in Lebanon in the early hours of Wednesday as part of the US-Iran ‌ceasefire announced earlier, ‌three Lebanese ‌sources ⁠close to the ⁠group told Reuters. Israel has continued its strikes on southern Lebanon and issued a new »»»

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Al Awsat 17m

11-Year-old UK Girl Turns Marsh Trees Into Quirky Characters

Visitors taking a stroll along the River Lea in Hackney Marshes may spot a series of signs fixed to the trees, each sharing an eccentric, whimsical tale. An 11-year-old girl is behind the notices and over the past year has spent her family walks inventing backstories for each tree. Niovi's project,»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

PSG wary of wounded Liverpool ahead of European showdown

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha insisted his side remain very wary of the threat posed by Champions League quarter-final opponents Liverpool despite the Anfield club coming into the heavyweight tie in poor form. “Liverpool are Liverpool, even if they are not in ideal form. They are still a »»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 38m

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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Al Awsat 53m

Preliminary UN Probe Says Israel and Likely Hezbollah Responsible for Peacekeeper Deaths

The UN said that preliminary findings from its probe into the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon last month show one was killed by an Israeli tank projectile and two by an improvised explosive device most likely placed by Hezbollah. "These are preliminary findings, based on initial »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Sarkozy Asserts his ‘Innocence’ Over Libya Funding

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday told an appeal trial there was "not a single cent of Libyan money" in the campaign that saw him elected in 2007. The 71-year-old, who has always denied any wrongdoing, last year became modern France's first former president to have gone to jail over »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Taiwan Opposition Leader Says China Visit to Sow ‘Seeds of Peace’

Taiwan's opposition leader, a proponent of closer ties with Beijing, said on Wednesday she hoped to sow the "seeds of peace" during a rare visit to China. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is the party's first leader to visit China in a decade but her trip -- during which she hopes to meet C»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

The US-Iran war tanked Trump's popularity at home

An operation that Donald Trump said could take Iran out “in one night” had turned into a six-week regional war that had the US president increasingly frustrated, as evidenced by his unhinged social media posts. In an expletive-ridden rant on Sunday, he warned that the US would take out all of Iran’»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Ostrich on a Side Quest: Runaway Big Bird Sprints on Thai Highway

A pet ostrich went for a speedy jaunt down a busy Thai highway on Tuesday, before being returned safe and sound to its enclosure at an animal-themed cafe. The six-month-old male ostrich raced along a three-lane highway in Thailand's coastal Chonburi province as cars and trucks sped by the flightles»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Expert to Asharq Al-Awsat: Zelenskyy Offered Syria Phosphate-for-Wheat, Drones Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first visit to Damascus might have passed as routine, aimed at strengthening ties, but its timing amid regional tensions and Türkiye’s presence gave it added weight. Analysts saw multiple messages in the trip, including signals to Russia as regional power b»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

The US-Iran war is tanking Trump’s popularity at home

An operation that Donald Trump said could take Iran out “in one night” has now turned into a regional war that has just entered its sixth week, with the US president appearing increasingly frustrated over the situation, as evidenced by his unhinged social media posts. In his latest expletive-ridden»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Saudi Fund Injects $1.7 Bn to Boost Food Security

Saudi Arabia’s Agricultural Development Fund is stepping up efforts to bolster food security and sustain the Kingdom’s agricultural sector, raising self-sufficiency and strengthening strategic reserves. The push is part of a broader strategy balancing support for domestic production and supply chai»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan signals 'step forward' in US talks as ceasefire push intensifies

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran synagogue destroyed in airstrike as Jewish community condemns US-Israeli attacks

A synagogue in central Tehran was destroyed in an alleged early morning airstrike, Iranian media reported on April 7, with authorities blaming Israel for the strike. Videos circulated by Iranian state media show male »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan signals 'step forward' in US talks as ceasefire push intensifies

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»

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BNE 1h

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran after Pakistani mediation

US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that he had agreed to suspend military operations against Iran for two weeks, pulling back from the brink of a threatened strike on the country's civilian infrastructure hours after his own deadline expired. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran synagogue destroyed in airstrike as Jewish community condemns US-Israeli attacks

A synagogue in central Tehran was destroyed in an alleged early morning airstrike, Iranian media reported on April 7, with authorities blaming Israel for the strike. Videos circulated by Iranian state media show male »»»

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BNE 1h

US strikes hit Kharg Island defences as Iran says oil exports intact

US forces struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island on April 7, Donya-e-Eqtesad said, as Iranian sources insisted the country’s main oil export hub remained fully operational despite heavy bombardment. The attacks mar»»»

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BNE 1h

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran after Pakistani mediation

US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that he had agreed to suspend military operations against Iran for two weeks, pulling back from the brink of a threatened strike on the country's civilian infrastructure hours after his own deadline expired. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan signals 'step forward' in US talks as ceasefire push intensifies

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»

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BNE 1h

US strikes hit Kharg Island defences as Iran says oil exports intact

US forces struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island on April 7, Donya-e-Eqtesad said, as Iranian sources insisted the country’s main oil export hub remained fully operational despite heavy bombardment. The attacks mar»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran synagogue destroyed in airstrike as Jewish community condemns US-Israeli attacks

A synagogue in central Tehran was destroyed in an alleged early morning airstrike, Iranian media reported on April 7, with authorities blaming Israel for the strike. Videos circulated by Iranian state media show male »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan signals 'step forward' in US talks as ceasefire push intensifies

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»

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BNE 1h

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran after Pakistani mediation

US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that he had agreed to suspend military operations against Iran for two weeks, pulling back from the brink of a threatened strike on the country's civilian infrastructure hours after his own deadline expired. »»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Uzbekistan’s air pollution officials search for lasting solutions

Uzbekistan’s air pollution problem has noticeably worsened over the last several years, but at the end of March authorities strengthened efforts to combat the dilemma. The government introduced a series of measures aimed a»»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Uzbekistan’s air pollution officials search for lasting solutions

Uzbekistan’s air pollution problem has noticeably worsened over the last several years, but at the end of March authorities strengthened efforts to combat the dilemma. The government introduced a series of measures aimed a»»»

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BNE 1h

Energy shock drives food price pressures in North Macedonia

The global oil shock triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the US strikes on Iran, is raising fears of a new inflationary wave — and in North Macedonia, the early signs are already visible, though not always in expected ways. »»»

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BNE 1h

Energy shock drives food price pressures in North Macedonia

The global oil shock triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the US strikes on Iran, is raising fears of a new inflationary wave — and in North Macedonia, the early signs are already visible, though not always in expected ways. »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistan brokered US-Iran ceasefire — now Islamabad hosts talks starting Friday

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction threatened by US President Donald Trump. Here's what we know about the truce between two countries, which are set to begin negotiations but remain poles apart in their positions on »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock

Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan's solar power push has cushioned the full impact of the war in the Middle East, analysts said, despite lingering concerns over fuel supplies and rising prices. A study published last month assessed that the uptake of solar around 2018 helped the country avoid more than $1»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Energy shocks drive fertiliser costs higher, as Jordan seen as stabilising supplier

AMMAN — Rising global energy prices and supply disruptions are driving up fertiliser costs, with direct implications for farmers in Jordan and food prices more broadly.While natural gas is widely associated with heating and electricity, it is also a critical input in the production of fertilisers u»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

IATA Chief: Jet Fuel Supply Could Take Months to Recover after Hormuz Reopening

The head of a body representing global airlines said on Wednesday that even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz it would take months for jet fuel supply to recover given disruptions to Middle East refining capacity. Oil fell below $100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump said he had agreed»»»

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France24 2h

One assailant killed, two wounded after shooting outside Istanbul's Israeli consulate

An assailant was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting on Tuesday outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, although no diplomats were present at the time. Two police officers also sustained minor injuries, according to initial reports. The interior ministry said the dead gunm»»»

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France24 2h

Iran-backed Iraqi armed group release kidnapped US journalist

An Iran-backed Iraqi armed group has released an American journalist abducted in Baghdad last week, an Iraqi official said on Tuesday. The group had earlier agreed to release the journalist in a gesture of goodwill toward Iraq’s outgoing prime minister.  American journalist Shelly Kittleson, w»»»

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France24 2h

Train driver killed, two critically injured as TGV train collides with truck in north of France

The driver of a high-speed TGV train was killed and 13 people were injured on Tuesday morning when the train collided with a truck in the Pas-de-Calais region. A French high-speed train crashed into a truck at a crossing in northern France on Tuesday, killing the driver of the TGV and critically in»»»

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France24 2h

'I'm innocent': Former president Sarkozy challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy protested his innocence at an appeals trial on Tuesday for illegally accepting financing from Libya's former leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 election campaign. In September 2025, the initial case saw Sarkozy become modern France's first president to have »»»

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