Qatar Tribune 25m

How Georgetown Qatar community shows up forone another amid crisis

Daphne Soriano (Class of 2028) Doha When Farkhunda Fazelyar (GU-Q’26) left Doha for a class trip to Cape Town, she expected an immersive academic experience. The war reshaped her trip almost immediately. “The strikes started on the first day of the programme,” she said. “I remember going through th»»»

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Al Manar 26m

In response to the Israeli enemy’s violation of the ceasefire and its targeting of the town of Yater in southern Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Shtoula settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In response to the Israeli enemy’s violation of the ceasefire and its targeting of the town of Yater in southern Lebanon, the Islamic Resis»»»

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army bulldozer while it was demolishing houses in the town of Rashaf with a loitering glider, achieving a direct hit: 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 an Israeli enemy army bulldozer while it was demolishing houses in the town of Rashaf with a loitering»»»

Arab News 30m

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks

Washington: President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump says the meeting between Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the United States went “very well.” The meeting w»»»

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UPI 1h

Kuwaiti-American journalist detained for 52 days acquitted - UPI.com

April 23 (UPI) -- A Kuwaiti-American journalist was acquitted Thursday after he had been detained for 52 days in Kuwait for social media posts about the war in Iran, his family revealed. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested March 3, an attorney for his two sisters, Caoilfhionn Gallagher said in a statem»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Huge crowds gathered in the squares of Tehran and other Iranian cities in support of the leadership and the armed forces, affirming that the Iranians are united against American-Israeli aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Huge crowds gathered in the squares of Tehran and other Iranian cities in support of the leadership and the armed forces, affirming that th»»»

Arab News 1h

Is the Iran conflict sidelining the unresolved Gaza crisis?

LONDON: As the US-Israeli war with Iran consumes diplomatic attention and rattles global markets, many fear Gaza is once again being pushed to the margins. More than six months into a ceasefire that has seen continued violations, hundreds of thousands in Gaza are living in dire conditions, with aid»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump to attend Israel-Lebanon talks on ceasefire extension: White House

WASHINGTON: Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks at the White House on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the two neighbors with a long history of hostile»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iraq Ruling Alliance Nears Critical Constitutional Deadline

Iraq’s Coordination Framework is set to meet on Friday, the final day of the constitutional deadline to name a prime minister-designate, as disputes persist among Shiite factions over both the selection mechanism and the final nominee, threatening to push the country into a new constitutional crisi»»»

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RT 2h

Israel’s Independence Day under the shadow of war after 7 October

Born out of the need for safety, Israel today finds itself navigating a reality defined by recurring conflict and persistent insecurity. As another Independence Day has passed, for West Jerusalem the sense of permanence it was meant to symbolize remains elusive. Military strength has grown, yet las»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Will Syria’s Parliament Meet on Sharaa’s Timeline?

Holding the first session of Syria’s parliament, the People’s Assembly, on the timeline set by Ahmed al-Sharaa in Antalya will require faster efforts to select representatives from Hasaka, as the Supreme Elections Committee moves to resolve key issues delaying the launch. Al-Sharaa said at the Anta»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Kuwait airport to resume flights after weeks-long airspace closure

Kuwait has reopened its airspace at Kuwait International Airport starting this evening after a nearly two-month closure, with flights set to resume gradually, the state-run news agency Kuna said on Thursday. The move marks the start of a phased restart of operations following a temporary precaution»»»

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BNE 3h

Turkey holds benchmark rate at 37% in line with expectations

The monetary policy committee (MPC) of Turkey’s central bank on April 22 left its main policy rate (one-week repo) unchanged at 37% in line with expectations. The regulator also left its overnight »»»

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BNE 3h

Turkey holds benchmark rate at 37% in line with expectations

The monetary policy committee (MPC) of Turkey’s central bank on April 22 left its main policy rate (one-week repo) unchanged at 37% in line with expectations. The regulator also left its overnight »»»

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BNE 3h

Italian UNIFIL troops replace statue of Jesus destroyed by Israeli soldier in Lebanon

Italian troops serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have replaced a statue of Jesus destroyed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said, ANSA reported on April 23. »»»

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BNE 3h

Italian UNIFIL troops replace statue of Jesus destroyed by Israeli soldier in Lebanon

Italian troops serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have replaced a statue of Jesus destroyed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said, ANSA reported on April 23. »»»

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BNE 3h

Italian UNIFIL troops replace statue of Jesus destroyed by Israeli soldier in Lebanon

Italian troops serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have replaced a statue of Jesus destroyed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said, ANSA reported on April 23. »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Kuwait reopens airspace starting this evening

Kuwait: Director of the Public Authority of Civil Aviation of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, announced Thursday, April 23, 2026, the reopening of airspace at Kuwait International Airport starting this evening. He told KUNA that in coordination with relevant inte»»»

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TAP 3h

FM explores with ambassadors of Nordic countries strengthened cooperation in key strategic sectors

Tunis, April 23 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti on Thursday held a working session at the Ministry’s headquarters with ambassadors of Nordic countries accredited to Tunisia, to discuss the...»»»

Al Manar 4h

Iranian news agencies report activation of air defenses in Tehran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian news agencies report activation of air defenses in Tehran 23-04-2026 20:48 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian news agencies report »»»

Al Manar 5h

Speaker Berri discusses with Egyptian FM Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon targeting civilians, journalists, and ambulance crews and destroying villages, towns, and cities in the southern border region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Speaker Berri discusses with Egyptian FM Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon targeting civilians, journalists, and ambulance crews and de»»»

The Peninsula 5h

One month phone-free: Young Americans try digital detox

Washington, United States: Getting around without Google Maps. No longer scrolling Instagram at the bus stop. Ditching your headphones to hear the birds sing. In March, a group of 20- and 30-somethings in the US capital swapped their smartphones for basic flip phones and embarked on a one-month dig»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Al-Manar reporter: Israeli drone targets a car on Shoukine highway of Nabatieh City, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Israeli drone targets a car on Shoukine highway of Nabatieh City, South Lebanon 23-04-2026 18:44 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»

TAP 5h

Stock Market edges up 0.25%

Tunis, April 23 (TAP) - The stock market regained some ground on Thursday (+0.25%), ending the session at 15,805.14 points. Trading volumes remained solid, nearing TND 20 million, notably supported by the execution of a block trade on BH ASSURANCES...»»»

Arab News 6h

Militao and Guler sidelined for season with hamstring blows

MADRID: ‌Real Madrid have suffered a double blow after Arda Guler and Eder Militao were ruled out for the remainder of the season with hamstring injuries, the club confirmed. According to club sources, the pair are expected to be sidelined for around four weeks but should recover in time for the Wo»»»

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RT 6h

US pushes FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup

Italian officials have rebuked a US proposal for their national football team to replace Iran at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Italy lost the chance to participate at the World Cup for a third successive time after a humiliating penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a playoff last mon»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Saudi stock market index closes lower

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's main stock index closed lower on Thursday, falling by 135.40 points to settle at 11,109.59, with total trading value reaching SAR 6 billion. A total of 331 million shares were traded, with 45 companies posting gains, while 212 stocks declined. Meanwhile, the par»»»

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24 News Agency 7h

Cabinet of Kyrgyzstan to appoint head of National Hospital - | 24.KG

A draft resolution proposing amendments to the regulations governing the National Hospital under the Ministry of Health has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The document proposes changes to the procedure for appointing the leadership of one of the country’s key medical institutio»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Tesla says to add 1,000 jobs in Germany

Frankfurt, Germany: Elon Musk's automotive and robotics company Tesla said Thursday that it would hire more than 1,000 people in Germany, a rare bright spot in the country's struggling auto industry. A thousand employees will be added at Tesla's factory outside Berlin by the end of June, a company »»»

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TAP 7h

ARP: Oral questions to Family Minister in plenary session on April 23

Tunis, April 23 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) will hold a plenary session on Friday, starting 10 a.m. The session's agenda includes oral questions to Minister of Family, Women, Children and the Elderly Asma Jabri, reads a...»»»

The Peninsula 7h

UNESCO Executive Board adopts International Plan to Protect Education from Attack

Paris, France: The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) unanimously adopted the International Action Plan to Protect Education from Attacks during its 224th session, in what was described as a first-of-its-kind step within international fr»»»

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UPI 7h

Peru's F-16 purchase from U.S. sparks political crisis, resignations - UPI.com

Interim Peruvian President José María Balcázar sought to suspend the roughly $3.5 billion acquisition of 12 F-16s from Lockheed Martin, arguing that the decision should be left to the next administration that takes office in July. File Photo by Ritchie B. Tongo/EPA April 23 (UPI) -- Peru's planned »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Amsterdam airport offers airline discounts over fuel costs

The Hague: Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport said Thursday it would offer airlines a 10-percent discount on airport charges due to the high price of jet fuel caused by the current Middle East geopolitical situation. The discount is a temporary measure that applies to daytime flights only from April 27, »»»

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Al Manar 8h

Islamic Resistance fighters shot down at 10:30 on Thursday 23-04-2026 a reconnaissance glider belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Majdal Zoun town: 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 shot down at 10:30 on Thursday 23-04-2026 a reconnaissance glider belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Majd»»»

Al Manar 8h

Democrats in the US Coalesce Against “Israel” Amid Deepening Party Shift: WSJ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Democrats in the US Coalesce Against “Israel” Amid Deepening Party Shift: WSJ 23-04-2026 17:07 PM WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 19: U.S. Sen. B»»»

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Arab News 8h

NEOUS founder hails ‘cultural significance’ of Mideast for Italian crafted brand

JEDDAH: Fashion entrepreneur Vanissa Antonious has welcomed the “incredibly strong” response of Saudi Arabia women to the launch of her brand,” and highlighted the “cultural significance” of the region. NEOUS, a contemporary footwear and handbag brand known for its modernist designs, architectural »»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Only the State Decides on Talks with Israel

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi said Lebanon “has started to gradually reclaim its natural right to determine its own fate independently of others’ calculations,” stressing that the Lebanese state “alone holds the decision to negotiate,” and that Lebanon “is not subordinate to anyone and is»»»

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Al Majalla 8h

Are Damascus and Hezbollah headed for confrontation?

Since the fall of the Assad regime in Syria on 8 December 2024, the country’s border with Lebanon has been subject to an unprecedented mobilisation, with Damascus ramping things up in recent weeks by sending heavy reinforcements to the frontier to confront Hezbollah’s smuggling operations. Under As»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister: Only the State Decides on Talks with Israel

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi said Lebanon “has started to gradually reclaim its natural right to determine its own fate independently of others’ calculations,” stressing that the Lebanese state “alone holds the decision to negotiate,” and that Lebanon “is not subordinate to anyone and is»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Eid Al Adha 2026: How UAE residents will celebrate and why it matters more this year

Dubai: As Eid Al Adha approaches, residents across the UAE are looking forward to celebrating the festival with renewed appreciation for family, faith, and togetherness. For many, this year’s occasion carries deeper meaning, with more focus on reflection, gratitude, and a strong sense of community.»»»

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Arab News 8h

Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire

BEIRUT: Spread across a hillside of southern Lebanon, the tiny village of Beit Lif had been almost entirely flattened. Once home to a few thousand people, nearly every house had been reduced to piles of concrete by Israeli military demolitions. “They were demolishing it gradually until they reached»»»

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Arab News 8h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 11,109

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Thursday, losing 135.40 points, or 1.2 percent, to close at 11,109.59. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.02 billion ($1.6 billion), as 45 of the stocks advanced and 212 retreated. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel mar»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:00 on Thursday 23-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Taybeh town with a loitering glider: 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 at 10:00 on Thursday 23-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Taybeh town with a loi»»»

Al Manar 9h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 06:00 on Thursday 23-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Taybeh town with appropriate weapons: statement 1 - 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 at 06:00 on Thursday 23-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Taybeh town with appro»»»

Middle East Observer 9h

Gold Eases Near $4,700 as Dollar and Oil Press Markets Amid Hormuz Tensions

Global — Gold prices retreated toward $4,700 per ounce, declining by nearly 1%, as a stronger US dollar and rising oil prices weighed on the metal, according to data reported by Bloomberg. The pullback follows the extension of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which has shifted market»»»

Middle East Observer 9h

Egypt Expands IPO Programme with Six State Firms to Deepen Market Activity

Cairo — Egypt is advancing its state IPO programme with the addition of six new government-owned companies to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), in a move aimed at strengthening market depth and broadening investor participation. According to official EGX statements, and as confirmed by Deputy Chairman M»»»

Middle East Observer 9h

Gold Eases Near $4,700 as Dollar and Oil Press Markets Amid Hormuz Tensions

Global — Gold prices retreated toward $4,700 per ounce, declining by nearly 1%, as a stronger US dollar and rising oil prices weighed on the metal, according to data reported by Bloomberg. The pullback follows the extension of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which has shifted market»»»

Naharnet 9h

Salam says Lebanon won't sign any agreement without Israel's full withdrawal

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has urged the Trump administration to pressure Israel to scale back its demands and end its military invasion of the country. In an interview with the Washington Post, Salam said Lebanon could not sign any agreement that does not include a “full withdrawal” of Israeli for»»»

Naharnet 9h

Adwan decries parliament inaction over war decisions, says LF to have a major stance later

MP George Adwan said Thursday at a press conference held by the Strong Republic bloc in parliament that "what happened over the past two years is that a certain faction dragged Lebanon into a war in support of Gaza, and the result was the destruction of Gaza and hundreds of thousands of martyrs. Th»»»

Sana 10h

Syria’s economic prospects: priorities and challenges

Damascus, April 23 (SANA) After one year in power, Syria’s government is focusing on reintegrating the country into the global political and economic system, seeking to end decades of sanctions and isolation. While officials say the most difficult phase has passed, the country still faces deep stru»»»

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