BNE 20m

Bulgaria vote set to deliver Radev win but no clear majority

Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev is on course to win a snap parliamentary election on April 19, according to a new opinion poll, in what could mark a political breakthrough after years of instability. A survey by Ma»»»

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Qatar Tribune 49m

Qatar strengthens global role through strategic diplomacy

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a period defined by geopolitical tension, shifting alliances, and complex security challenges, Qatar has emerged as a central diplomatic force guided by the vision and leadership of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Through calm d»»»

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UPI 1h

ICE detainee deaths skyrocket amid immigration crackdown - UPI.com

There were 33 deaths of ICE detainees in 2025, with 17 so far in 2026 The number of deaths of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees over the last year has skyrocketed amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, which has led to the agency detaining more people that it has since i»»»

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UPI 3h

Tornadoes cause damage in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois; no injuries - UPI.com

Storms tore through the upper midwest, causing damaging tornadoes Friday. Image courtesy of UPI April 18 (UPI) -- Tornadoes swept through several midwestern cities Friday leaving destruction and devastation in their wakes as a massive storm system tore through the area. Rochester, Minn., Lena, Ill.»»»

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UPI 3h

Three sentenced for fake bear attack insurance scam - UPI.com

Three people were sentenced to three months in jail and another is awaiting trial in an insurance scam based on staged bear attacks on luxury cars. Photo courtesy California Department of Insurance April 18 (UPI) -- Three people were sentenced this week in an insurance fraud scam that saw them wear»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Two Indian-flagged tankers fired upon in Strait of Hormuz as Iran asserts control over waterway

Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying crude oil came under gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as Iran declared it would control traffic through the vital waterway in retaliation for an ongoing US naval blockade. Following the attack, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iran’s am»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israel Intensifies Ceasefire Violations, Destroying and Burning Occupied Lebanese Villages

Israeli violations of the US-brokered ceasefire on the Lebanon front continue, as military operations and airstrikes persist against targets Israel claims are affiliated with Hezbollah. This has forced residents who had returned to some southern villages to leave again immediately, fearing a rapid »»»

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UPI 5h

Pope Leo XIV flies to Angola, says he is not debating Trump - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV waves during a welcome ceremony at Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda, Angola, Saturday. The Pope is on an 11-day trip to Africa, with stops in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Photo by Jose Sena Goulao/EPA April 18 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV said h»»»

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France24 6h

Hormuz domino effect: How the Middle East crisis affects food, flights and global supply chains

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by the war in the Middle East hasn't just affected oil prices. Despite a provisional reopening during the current 10-day ceasefire, global supplies of jet fuel, fertilisers, industrial CO2 and naphtha have already been affected, potentially leading to s»»»

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France24 6h

US issues sanctions waiver on Russian oil sales again

The Trump administration on Friday issued a one-month sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded at sea, despite the treasury secretary indicating two days earlier that Washington would not renew the measure. The move comes amid efforts to ease global en»»»

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BNE 6h

Iran now offering tax relief to families with three or more children

Iran has announced tax exemptions for families with three or more children under the country's Family Support and Youth Population Law, state media reported on April 18. The announcement comes as the Islamic Republic's tot»»»

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BNE 6h

Estonia's Poltsamaa mustard production to end after 64 years as war pushes up input costs

Production of the iconic Poltsamaa strong mustard in Estonia will end this month after more than six decades, ERR News reported on its website ERR.ee on April 16. Parent company Orkla Eesti said mustard production would be»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Hezbollah Official Vows Response to Israeli Ceasefire Violations

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Hezbollah movement will not leave unanswered the Israeli strikes on Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire agreement, Mahmoud Komati, deputy head of Hezbollah's political council, said on Saturday. Since Friday, Lebanese media have reported multiple attacks by Israel on Lebane»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Shura Council officials to QNA: Adoption of Qatar's emergency item at IPU reflects growing parliamentary diplomacy impact

Doha, Qatar: Officials and members of the Shura Council stated that the adoption of Qatar's emergency item at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) reflects the growing impact of Qatari parliamentary diplomacy and its role in supporting national, Arab, and Islamic positions. They noted in statements »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Israel Intensifies Ceasefire Violations, Destroying and Burning Occupied Lebanese Villages

Israeli violations of the US-brokered ceasefire on the Lebanon front continue, as military operations and airstrikes persist against targets Israel claims are affiliated with Hezbollah. This has forced residents who had returned to some southern villages to leave again immediately, fearing a rapid »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Thousands of Croatians protest seeking higher wages, pensions

Zagreb, Croatia:Thousands of Croatians protested Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the capital Zagreb to demand higher salaries and pensions amid rising inflation in the EU nation in recent months. The protest dubbed "Croatia Together for Higher Wages and Pensions" was held as the country in March regis»»»

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RT 8h

Israel publishes top ten anti-Semitic influencers list

Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has published its list of top ten “anti-Semite and anti-Zionist” influencers for 2025. Six of the ten “influencers” are based in the US, including American conservative journalist Tucker Carlson, far-right activist Nick Fuentes, and »»»

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RT 8h

‘Pretty serious stuff’: Trump promises answers to deaths of US scientists

US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into the mysterious deaths and disappearances of nearly a dozen American scientists with access to some of the nation’s most closely guarded nuclear and space secrets. The cases have fueled online speculation ranging from foreign espionage to a»»»

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RT 8h

RT’s complete guide to the Bulgarian election

Bulgarians are about to vote in the country’s eighth election in five years. Unpopular caretaker governments have come and gone, and now victory looks almost certain for former president, Ukraine skeptic and left-winger Rumen Radev. Read more Battle for Bulgaria: The EU opens a new front in its ele»»»

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UPI 8h

Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, fires on commercial ships - UPI.com

The Strait of Hormuz is closed again, this time by Iran. Two ships have reported being fired on in the strait Saturday. File Photo by Divyakant Solanki/EPA April 18 (UPI) -- Just one day after the Strait of Hormuz was declared open, Iran has blocked the passage again, citing "breach of promise" by »»»

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Sputnik 8h

Russia's Rosatom Ready to Transfer Enriched Uranium From Iran – CEO

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is ready to assist in transferring enriched uranium from Iran, while the issue of the Iranian enriched uranium remains key and painful issue during talks between the United States and Iran, the company's CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Satur»»»

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MIA 8h

Average GDP up 3.5 percent six quarters running: PM

Skopje, 17 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Friday the rise of industry turnover is solid and tops the region, notes there are challenges in the mining industry and adds the Government will do everything to keep the mines open. "Considering the situation in Europe and acros»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Lebanon president, PM discuss readiness for Israel talks

Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanon's president and prime minister discussed on Saturday, April 18, 2026, preparations for the first direct negotiations with Israel in decades, as southerners headed home after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the office of President HH Joseph Aoun sa»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

‘We cannot wake up every day to a president threatening the world’: Brazil president

Barcelona: Brazil’s president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to change course over the failure to stop conflict in the Middle East, AlJazeera reports. “We cannot wake up every morning and go to bed every night with a tweet from a presid»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Lebanon President, PM Discuss Readiness for Israel Talks

Lebanon's president and prime minister discussed on Saturday preparations for the first direct negotiations with Israel in decades, as southerners headed home after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the office of President Joseph Aoun said he and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam »»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Türkiye Says Iran Gas Pipeline Contract Nearing Expiry, No Talks Yet on Extension

Türkiye's long-term contract for importing natural gas from Iran is due to expire in the coming months, and the two countries could hold talks on a possible extension, though no negotiations are under way yet, Türkiye's energy minister said on Saturday. The agreement, due to expire in July, provide»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Strong Pressure on Hamas to Agree to Gaza Disarmament

Hamas is facing its strongest pressure yet from mediators and other parties to agree, even in principle, to the “Peace Council” document before negotiating its terms, particularly the plan to disarm factions operating in the Gaza Strip, especially its armed wing, the Qassam Brigades. Two Hamas sour»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Back to school mode on in the UAE: All the key updates

Dubai: As schools across the UAE reopen their doors, families are once again slipping into familiar routines, from early morning alarms to last-minute school shopping. The return marks a renewed sense of normalcy after nearly 50 days of distance learning mandated amid regional tensions linked to th»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

No Date Set for Next Round of Iran-US Talks, Says Iran Deputy FM

No date has been set for the next round of Iran-US peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday. "Until we agree on the framework, we cannot set a date," Saeed Khatibzadeh told journalists on the sidelines of an annual d»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

The Iran War Has Revealed Trump's Pressure Point: The Economy

Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands, but for US adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of his central vulnerabilities: economic pressure. Even with Iran’s announcement on Friday that it was re»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

'Gouged': World Cup fans to pay 'insane' $150 for NY stadium train ticket

Newark, United States: World Cup fans will have to pay $150 -- more than 10 times the normal price -- for the quick round-trip train between New York and Meadowlands stadium when it hosts the tournament's final and seven earlier matches, local officials said Friday, drawing outrage. The 36 miles (5»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Iran says no date set for next round of talks with US

No date has been set for the next round of Iran–U.S. peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday. "Until we agree on the framework, we cannot set a date," Saeed Khatibzadeh told journalists on the sidelines of an annual»»»

The Peninsula 11h

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an earlier move to soften surging energy prices. The license, issued by the Treasury Department, co»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

French film star Nathalie Baye dead at 77: family to AFP

Paris, France: French film star Nathalie Baye, a multi-Cesar Award winner who starred in Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me if You Can," has died at the age of 77, her family told AFP on Saturday. Baye, a stalwart of French cinema, starred in some 80 films and took home the best actress Cesar -- France's»»»

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MIA 13h

Shtip's Faculty of Agriculture hosts 5th Agroscience and Practice conference

Shtip, 16 April 2026 (MIA) — Agricultural experts, professors and students from seven countries convened Thursday at Goce Delchev University for the 5th annual Agroscience and Practice international conference. At the conference, local attendees as well as participants from the Czech Republic, Croa»»»

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Naharnet 13h

Trump says will bring Iran uranium 'back home to the USA'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States and Iran would jointly remove uranium from Tehran's nuclear sites with excavators under any peace deal, before the material is transferred to U.S. territory. Trump's comment came despite Iran's foreign ministry saying earlier that the I»»»

MIA 13h

Nikoloski: Government softens crisis impact, no fuel supply interruptions

Skopje, 16 April 2026 (MIA) - The Government measures have managed to soften the impact of the crisis as much as possible, said Deputy PM and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski on Thursday. Deputy PM Nikoloski expressed hope that the crisis would soon end, considering the positive news coming »»»

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Gulf News 14h

UAE’s push for homegrown tax experts gains pace with first phase rollout of Emirati Tax Agent Programme

Dubai: The UAE’s drive to develop homegrown tax expertise has gained momentum with the rollout of the first phase of the Emirati Tax Agent Programme, as authorities move to strengthen national capabilities in the sector supporting the country’s economy. The initiative, announced at the Emaar Square»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Turkiye says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'

Antalya, Turkiye: Turkiye's foreign minister on Saturday accused Israel of using security as a pretext to acquire "more land". "Israel is not after its own security. Israel is after more land. Security is being used by the Netanyahu government as an excuse to occupy more land," Hakan Fidan told the»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Explainer: What to know about Strait of Hormuz reopening?

Tehran: Although the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world's oil supply, has been declared fully open for commercial vessels, its operational status remains contested. Both Washington and Tehran confirmed on Friday that the strait had been completely open for all commercial vessels. Howe»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Paramount's CinemaCon charm offensive gets lukewarm reception

Las Vegas: Paramount Skydance was on a charm offensive at CinemaCon this week, trying to convince theater owners that its megabucks deal to swallow Warner Bros. would be good for the industry. A glitzy promotional film narrated by Tom Cruise ended with the world's most bankable movie star sitting a»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Georgieva: Venezuela Likely to Get IMF Loan Support after Necessary Groundwork

The International Monetary Fund will likely provide Venezuela with a financial support program as part of its re-engagement with the South American oil exporter provided that certain conditions can be met, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday. Georgieva told a press conference »»»

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Sana 16h

Strait of Hormuz reopening revives companies’ hopes amid fears of mines and chaos

London. April 18 (SANA) Shipping industry figures gave a cautious welcome Friday to Iran’s announcement that it was reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route to commercial freight after nearly seven weeks closed. A spokesman for German transportation giant Hapag-Lloyd, which has ships stuc»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Myanmar release of Suu Kyi top ally spurs small democracy hope

Yangon, Myanmar: The release of Myanmar's putsch-ousted former president has piqued speculation about the fate of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but little optimism among citizens and analysts watching for a democracy comeback. "I don't expect much from this release," said one 50-year-old Yangon»»»

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France24 17h

Trump says Iran peace deal could be reached ‘soon’ after Tehran reopens Hormuz Strait

Tehran's announcement on Friday that the critical Strait of Hormuz was reopen to commercial shipping for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was followed by a flurry of social media posts by US President Donald Trump suggesting that a peace deal could be reached "soon". But Iranian offici»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached

Aboard Air Force One: President Donald Trump said late Friday he planned to maintain a US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace deal with Tehran is not reached, adding that he may not extend the ceasefire after its expiration. Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire d»»»

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Al Awsat 17h

Trump Hints at Resuming Attacks if Ceasefire with Iran Expires Without Deal

US President Donald Trump said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain and attacks will resume if no agreement is reached with Iran, after Tehran said it had fully reopened the strait to commercial vessels but threatened to close it again over the US blockade. Asked by a reporter Friday ni»»»

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BNE 17h

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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BNE 17h

Anthropic's Mythos AI model triggers crisis meetings among top global officials

A recently announced powerful AI model built by Anthropic has prompted emergency meetings among finance ministers, central bankers and Wall Street chief executives after it demonstrated the ability to discover and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses across major banking systems, operating systems and »»»

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BNE 17h

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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