RT 8m

Florida probes ChatGPT and OpenAI over mass shooting

Florida has launched a criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over a shooting spree at Florida State University, which the perpetrator planned with the help of the AI chatbot. The incident occurred in April 2025, when the suspect allegedly killed two and injured six people. He was subsequently inju»»»

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France24 1h

EU gives preliminary approval to unblock €90 billion Ukraine loan

EU member states on Wednesday gave a preliminary approval to unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. The decision comes after delays linked to an oil dispute with Hungary over the Druzhba pipeline.  EU countries on Wednesday gave a preliminary green light to unblocking a €90 billion loan for Uk»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Education Above All and Assalam Schools celebrate Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, Assalam Schools marked the Foundation’s recognition at the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work in the Non-profit Organisations category for the Together Project through»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Gulf News 1h

Pezeshkian rebukes Trump: Breach of commitments, blockade, threats 'main obstacles' to genuine talks

US President Donald Trump has said Iran’s leadership is “seriously fractured”. Trump made this declaration in announcing another extension of the ceasefire and signaled that US pressure on Tehran will continue. He said the truce would be kept in place to give negotiations "more time", while the US »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QSTP brings global tech communityto Doha as part of SYNC Spring 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), hosted founders, operators, and community members at its Doha campus as part of SYNC Spring 2026. The initiative connects Syrian technologists, founders and ecosystem partners across the diaspora th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar University opens readmission application for 2026 Fall semester

QNA Doha Qatar University’s (QU) Admissions Department has announced that applying for readmission to undergraduate programmes for the 2026 Fall semester is open, from April 19-29. Fall 2026 applications are available for all but the College of Sport Sciences. Those eligible for readmission include»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Arab News 1h

Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in leadup to World Cup

MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s government said it was beefing up security at tourist sites after a man opened fire on tourists at pyramids outside of Mexico City less than two months before the FIFA World Cup. The Monday shooting, carried out by a lone gunman on top of one of the Teotihuacan pyramids — a UN»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated

Burnley, United Kingdom: Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday. The defeat confirmed the Clarets' third Premier League relegation in five seasons, consigning them to the Championship alongsi»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Manar 2h

Few Hours before New Round of Direct Talks, Israeli Enemy Deliberately Assassinates Lebanese Journalist in Al-Tiri

After several hours of extensive search, the rescue teams managed to find the body of the martyr, journalist Amal Khalil who was killed in an Israeli air raid on a house she resorted to in Al-Tiri town, South Lebanon. Al-Manar correspondent explained in details the Israeli crime: At 14:30, a Zionis»»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Arab News 2h

Where We Are Going Today: Loft

I will be honest, when I heard we were heading to a place called Loft, I pictured exposed brick, high ceilings, maybe a view. What I did not expect was a ground-floor restaurant with not a single step in sight. It was my first hint that Loft at U Walk in Riyadh was going to keep me guessing all nig»»»

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Arab News 3h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Twilight Forest’ by Gary Ferguson

With their towering, cinnamon-colored trunks and dusky green canopies, ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West. Yet a quiet unraveling has begun: in the past decade, in a vast area from Santa Fe to the Sierras, more than 200,000 ponderosa have died. While some trees wil»»»

arabnews.com
Gulf News 3h

Why oil will get costlier the more Hormuz disruption drags on amid war risks

Dubai: Oil prices are likely to remain elevated, and could rise further in the near term, as ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving Iran continue to tighten global supply conditions. Brent crude rose 1.7% to $100.16 per barrel on Wednesday, ref»»»

gulfnews.com
BNE 3h

Venezuela presses IMF to unfreeze $5bn in assets as Chavista ranks show strain

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez has formally asked the International Monetary Fund to release nearly $5bn in frozen assets, testing the limits of a diplomatic rapprochement that has forced the country's ruling Chavista movement to abandon decades of ideological hostility towards the Wa»»»

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BNE 3h

Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say

Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»

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Arab News 3h

How the Strait of Hormuz blockade could ground Europe’s airlines within weeks

LONDON: Europe’s commercial aviation sector is moving closer to a jet fuel crunch as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to choke off supplies from the Gulf, threatening summer travel plans for millions and forcing airlines and governments to weigh rationing, cancellations and emergency fu»»»

arabnews.com
Jordan Times 3h

Jordan marks 1st International Day of Women in Industry — UNIDO

AMMAN — As Jordan joins the global celebration of the first International Day of Women in Industry, marked on April 21, the spotlight this year falls on a steady, transformative shift rather than a single defining breakthrough.Women are increasingly shaping the direction of industrial growth, both »»»

jordantimes.com
Arab News 4h

Saud Abdulhamid’s form in Europe offers Saudi Arabia a boost ahead of World Cup

RIYADH: When Saud Abdulhamid made the move to Europe in 2024, signing for AS Roma from Al-Hilal, it signaled an exciting moment for the growth of Saudi footballers on the global stage. Just 380 minutes of playing time across eight appearances last season quickly caused that excitement to fade, howe»»»

arabnews.com
Arab News 4h

German parliament speaker targeted in phishing attack: report

BERLIN: Germany’s parliamentary speaker has become the latest victim in a wave of phishing attacks targeting users of the Signal messaging app, which intelligence services have blamed on Russia, a report said Wednesday. Julia Kloeckner, a senior politician from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU party»»»

arabnews.com
Sputnik 4h

Meeting Between Putin, Zelensky Only Possible to Finalize Agreements - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky can only take place to finalize agreements, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "The main thing is the purpose of the meeting. What is the purpose of the meeting? Putin said he was ready t»»»

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UPI 4h

Supreme Court Supreme hears arguments on permanent resident parole case - UPI.com

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Blanche vs. Lau, which would determine when immigration officers can demote a permanent resident's status to parole, a temporary status that can be revoked and result in deportation. File Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, April»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar University opens readmission application for 2026 Fall semester

DOHA: Qatar University's (QU) Admissions Department has announced that applying for readmission to undergraduate programs for the 2026 Fall semester is open, from April 19-29. Fall 2026 applications are available for all but the College of Sport Sciences, the University has said. Those eligible for»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Sputnik 5h

US Turns Internet Into Instrument of Neocolonialism

Control of the global digital infrastructure allows Western powers to control other nations like colonial powers of old controlled their colonies, veteran independent cybersecurity expert Lars Hilse tells Sputnik. How does it work?Building and maintaining data centers and undersea communication cab»»»

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RT 5h

RT explores Iran’s PR campaign targeting US and Israel

One of the more surprising turns of the US-Israeli war on Iran has been the sophistication of Tehran’s multi-pronged PR response. From memes to sleek AI-generated cartoons to official messaging, pro-Iranian online content looks like anything but the product of a stiff-necked self-centered bureaucra»»»

rt.com
UPI 5h

Venezuela's repressive system still active, Amnesty International says - UPI.com

Repression in Venezuela has continued under interim President Delcy Rodriguez, Amnesty International says. File Photo by Henry Chirinos/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- Amnesty International said Venezuela has not dismantled its "repressive apparatus" nearly four months after former President Nicolás Maduro w»»»

upi.com
Al Awsat 5h

South of Litani: A New Front Under Israel-Set Deterrence Limits

After Israel imposed a new reality on the ground following a ceasefire, a new deterrence equation has emerged, confining hostilities to the area south of the Litani River. Israeli forces continue operations in zones under their control, while Hezbollah has limited its attacks to that area, with res»»»

english.aawsat.com
BNE 5h

Peru election mired in crisis as ballot dispute delays runoff and topples electoral chief

Peru's general election, held on April 12, has produced what its fragmented political system reliably delivers: no first-round winner, a disputed count and a paralysed electoral authority. With no candidate near an outright majority, a runoff on June 7 is now certain. But who will face conservative»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Peru election mired in crisis as ballot dispute delays runoff and topples electoral chief

Peru's general election, held on April 12, has produced what its fragmented political system reliably delivers: no first-round winner, a disputed count and a paralysed electoral authority. With no candidate near an outright majority, a runoff on June 7 is now certain. But who will face conservative»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Russian state agency warns Hungary's incoming government against reviewing Paks nuclear deal

An article by the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti takes a critical tone on the Paks nuclear project and cautions Hungary’s incoming leadership against revisiting the agreement, 444.hu writes on April 21. RIA ran the »»»

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BNE 5h

Putin's coal sector is running out of time and political cover

Russia's coal industry is heading toward a systemic crisis from which the Kremlin's patronage network can no longer shield it, according to a paper published this week by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The»»»

intellinews.com
France24 6h

Food security: Why Guterres’s UN plan to get fertiliser flowing in Hormuz is stalling

The United Nations is pushing its proposal for a humanitarian corridor to get fertiliser and other essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively blocked since the start of the Iran war. This plan, which FRANCE 24 has seen, has yet to be approved by several countries.»»»

france24.com
RT 6h

Palantir, Alex Karp, and the ‘technofascist’ future

American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the »»»

rt.com
The Peninsula 6h

Bellingham says he 'owes' Birmingham after buying cricket stake

London: Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham said a debt of gratitude towards his home city of Birmingham was behind his decision to buy a minority stake in cricket franchise Birmingham Phoenix. The England midfielder has taken a 1.2 per cent holding in the Edgbaston-based Hundred team at a reported co»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Naharnet 7h

Report: Lebanon remains part of US-Iranian discussions

The issue of the Israeli war against Lebanon remains a key topic in the U.S.-Iranian contacts and separating the Lebanese file from the Islamabad talks does not appear to be certain, informed sources told al-Akhbar newspaper. "This issue continues to exert pressure on the American side, which is at»»»

Albanian Daily News 7h

Albania’s PM Rama Meets Greek Counterpart Mitsotakis, Signals Push for Strategic Partnership

The Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama had a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during an official visit to Athens, where he is attending the Delphi Economic Forum. In a photo published by him shows the two leaders shaking hands, symbolizing what Rama described as a strong and evo»»»

albaniandailynews.com
Al Awsat 7h

French Soldier Dies of Wounds After Attack on UN Force in Lebanon

President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that a second French soldier had died following an attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon last week, which he said was carried out by Iran-backed Hezbollah. The soldier, Chief Corporal Anicet Girardin, was severely wounded on April 18 and died o»»»

english.aawsat.com
BNE 8h

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com