Al Awsat 3m

Türkiye Foreign Minister: Iran, US 'Sincere' about Ceasefire

Türkiye's foreign minister said on Monday he believed both Iran and the United States remain "sincere" about reaching a ceasefire despite the failure of Pakistan-mediated talks on the weekend. US President Donald Trump has blamed the Iranian republic's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions for t»»»

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Gulf News 16m

Jana Nayagan leak sparks sabotage fears as Vijay’s farewell film faces fresh uncertainty

Dubai: What was meant to be a grand cinematic farewell for Tamil actor Vijay has instead turned into a crisis. Over five minutes of footage from Jana Nayagan, widely expected to be Vijay’s final film before his full-time entry into politics, leaked online on April 9 and 10, triggering outrage among»»»

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Novinite 31m

Trade Unions Warn: Prices in Bulgaria Won’t Fall Back Even If Fuel Gets Cheaper

The president of the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions, Plamen Dimitrov, has warned that inflation in Bulgaria is likely to exceed earlier projections, even if fuel prices begin to decline. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he stressed that a formal meeting of the Tripartite Council h»»»

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The Srpska Times 49m

Easter Traditions Endure: Between Faith, Symbolism and Modern Life

On the occasion of Easter, the greatest Christian holiday, Orthodox believers continue to preserve customs passed down through generations. From painted eggs and festive tables to family gatherings, tradition remains deeply rooted in everyday life – even as modern lifestyles reshape how it is pract»»»

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Gulf News 50m

UAE exporters stay confident as growth outlook holds steady

Dubai: Companies across the UAE and global markets continue to expect export growth in 2026, even as the Middle East conflict reshapes financial conditions and risk dynamics across global trade. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The latest Allianz Trade Global Survey, wh»»»

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Al Awsat 51m

Iran Military Says US Naval Blockade 'Illegal' and 'Piracy'

Iran's military said a US naval blockade set to begin on Monday would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be safe if its own were threatened. "The restrictions imposed by criminal America on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal and consti»»»

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Al Awsat 51m

Masoud Barzani’s Party Rejects Result of Iraqi Presidential Vote

The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), led by Masoud Barzani, has rejected the election of Nizar Amidi as Iraq’s president, worsening political tensions in the Kurdistan Region and across the country. The party has instructed its representatives in the federal government and parliament to return to »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya: Port Security in Gulf, Sea of Oman Either for Everyone or for No One

A senior military spokesperson said Iran will firmly enforce control over the Strait of Hormuz and could jeopardize regional port security if its own maritime interests are threatened, while accusing the United States of illegal interference in international waters. Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil surges as Hormuz tensions rise, markets turn cautious

Dubai: Oil prices climbed at the start of the week while global equities and bonds came under pressure, after the US confirmed plans to impose a blockade around Iranian ports, raising concerns over energy supply and market stability. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Bre»»»

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UPI 1h

Debate grows in Korea, Japan over nuclear capability amid U.S. doubts - UPI.com

A new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea at the Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea. File. Photo by KCNA / EPA April 12 (Asia Today) -- South Korea and Japan are entering a period of in»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

New York’s New Mayor Touts ‘Socialist’ Plans 100 Days in

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his 100th day in office on Sunday with a rally to tout early successes and vow to follow through on his unabashedly "socialist" agenda. "I know there are many who use 'socialist' as a dirty word, something to be ashamed of," the 34-year-old told a packed room in»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

China and Russia's calculated backing of Iran

When the US and Israel waged war on Iran on 28 February 2026, killing its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, two global powers watched intently from afar: China and Russia. Both had signed a trilateral strategic pact with Tehran just weeks earlier, pledging to deepen economic and defence ties (though off»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Early screening key to improving autism outcomes: Expert

Doha, Qatar: As Autism Acceptance Month spotlight on inclusion and understanding, healthcare leaders in Qatar are underscoring the importance of early detection and intervention in improving the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Assistant Medical Director of Children and Adoles»»»

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UPI 1h

Trump lashes out at Pope Leo over Iran war criticism - UPI.com

President Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington, D.C., from Miami, Fla., on Sunday, the same night he chastised Pope Leo for criticizing the war in Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump lashed out at Pope LeoXIV over his critici»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

World Bank Chief Sounds Alarm about Looming Jobs Crisis Even after War Ends

The Middle East war will dominate global finance officials' talks this week in Washington, but World Bank President Ajay Banga is sounding the alarm about a bigger, looming crisis: a huge gap in jobs for the 1.2 billion people who will reach working age in developing countries in the next 10 to 15 »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Dukhan Bank AGM approves additional cash dividend of 8%

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank convened its Ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday via video conferencing through the Zoom application. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Abdulla bin Fahad bin Jassim Al-Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors, in the presence of 86.46% of the Bank’s shareholder»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How two women turned Kite Beach into a love letter to Dubai and bought 10,000 people together

Dubai: There are ideas that take years to develop and there are ideas that arrive fully formed, urgent and impossible to ignore. The We Love Dubai initiative was the second kind. It started with a conversation. Marta Paniagua, Creative Director at Multilem Middle East, turned to her colleague Dorot»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Military to Begin Blockade of Iranian Ports on Monday

The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed with President Donald Trump blaming Tehran's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions. Trump had announced on social media he would blockade the strategic Strai»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Al Sadd upbeat for Al Hilal clash as Al Duhail target Al Ahli upset

Doha, Qatar: Captain Hassan Al-Haydos said Al Sadd are confident as they prepare to face Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah tonight. Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal start as favourites in the one-legged knockout tie after »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Job hunting in the UAE? How to stand out in interviews, avoid common mistakes and impress recruiters

One of my previous employers once recalled a series of interview moments that stuck with them for all the wrong reasons. It’s easy to understand why, interviews can be nerve-wracking, and in that pressure, candidates often swing between two extremes. Some become so overwhelmed that they struggle to»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

AI Will Disobey Humans to ‘Protect their Own Kind’

Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots are willing to lie, cheat and steal to “protect their own kind,” according to a new experiment. Researchers at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz asked Google’s digital assistant, Gemini, to clear up space on a computer server. This would involve deleting one of its»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar passport climbs in Henley global rankings

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s passport has climbed to 45th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, underscoring the country’s growing diplomatic influence and enhanced global mobility for its citizens. According to the latest official ranking published on its website, Qatari passport holders can now acce»»»

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France24 2h

Russia–Ukraine Easter truce expires amid mutual accusations of violations

A 32-hour Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine expired on Monday, with both sides accusing each other of thousands of violations despite a brief lull in air and missile strikes along the 1,200-kilometre front line. The ceasefire period still saw ongoing drone and artillery activity, officials sa»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

MoEHE launches private school admission guide 2026 with new reforms

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the second edition of the 2026 guidance document regulating student admission and registration procedures in private schools and kindergartens. Issued by the Private Schools Licensing Department, the updated document i»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Negotiations between Lebanon, Israel Deepen Hezbollah’s Crisis with the State

Lebanon will hold direct negotiations with Israel at the US State Department on Tuesday amid concerns that they will be a failure with each party clinging to their conditions. The success of the negotiations will also have implications in Lebanon because Hezbollah opposes any agreement that would r»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Recycling fee not to significantly affect production costs - | 24.KG

Recycling fee rates will not have a significant impact on production costs. Asel Mambetova, director of the state enterprise Eco Operator, said on Birinchi Radio. According to her, recycling standards are taken into account when calculating the fee. As an example, she explained that if a business i»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Oil Surges, Stocks Fall as Trump Says to Blockade Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surged and stocks sank Monday after US-Iran peace talks fell apart and Donald Trump announced a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears of energy supplies from the Middle East. Negotiations in Islamabad at the weekend fell apart with the US delegation -- led by Vice P»»»

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UPI 3h

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends Calif. governor campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations - UPI.com

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced the suspension of his California gubernatorial campaign after several women accused him of sexual misconduct. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- Eric Swalwell, the Democratic congressman running for California governor, announc»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Trump Lambasts Pope Leo XIV, Calls him Weak on Crime

President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the US-born global leader of the Catholic Church is “doing a very good job” and that “he's a very liberal person," while also suggesting the pontiff should “stop catering to the »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

NGOs: Iran Executed at Least 1,639 People in 2025, Most Since 1989

Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, two NGOs said Monday, warning it risked using capital punishment even more extensively after protests in January and the war against Israel and the US. The number of executions represented an increase of 68 p»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Hezbollah Opposes Direct Lebanon-Israel Talks - Spokesman

The Hezbollah movement opposes direct talks between Lebanon and Israel and does not expect positive results from them, Mahmoud Komati, deputy head of Hezbollah's political council, told Sputnik. "The ceasefire in Lebanon is thanks to Iran. We do not expect positive results [from the talks] regardin»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

'Unconditional surrender' was never an option for Iran

US-Iran talks aimed at finding a permanent end to the war ended on Saturday night without any deal, leaving the fate of a two-week ceasefire hanging in the balance. The meeting in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad brought together Iranian and US officials, chief among them US Vice President JD Van»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US begins naval blockade of Iran: What it means

For centuries, naval blockades have shaped wars, trade, and geopolitics. They’re a powerful form of economic warfare — choking off commerce without a land invasion, but still sending shockwaves through food supplies, fuel markets, and national security. After weeks of Tehran's threat to commercial »»»

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France24 6h

Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed US-Iran talks

President Donald Trump said the US Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Monday morning after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan collapsed without agreement. This announcement fuelled fears of further disruption to global energy supplies and shipping routes. President Donald Trump on »»»

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BNE 7h

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

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BNE 7h

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

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BNE 7h

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 7h

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 7h

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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BNE 7h

COMMENT: Iran and the US, where maximalism meets survival and peace cannot follow

The scene in Pakistan’s capital this weekend carried the weight of history. For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, senior American and Iranian officials sat in the same city, and very nearly the same room, to negotiate an end to a war that has already consumed the calculus of several»»»

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BNE 7h

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral

Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

COMMENT: Iran and the US, where maximalism meets survival and peace cannot follow

The scene in Pakistan’s capital this weekend carried the weight of history. For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, senior American and Iranian officials sat in the same city, and very nearly the same room, to negotiate an end to a war that has already consumed the calculus of several»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

intellinews.com