Gulf News 12m

Etihad Airways announces significant expansion of its Africa network

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways today announced a significant expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its continued global growth strategy. The new services reflect investment in high-growt»»»

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Al Awsat 13m

Oil Falls by 13% After Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open

Oil prices plunged by about 13% on Friday after Iran's foreign minister said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the remaining ceasefire period and US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to never close the strait again. Brent crude futures fell $12.8»»»

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24 News Agency 20m

Kyrgyzstan awards state-issued PhD diplomas for the first time - | 24.KG

For the first time in its history, Kyrgyzstan has awarded state-issued diplomas conferring the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation reported. According to the ministry, PhD training programs in the country began in 2013 as part of a»»»

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UPI 25m

Pope Leo XIV holds mass with estimated 120,000 in Cameroon - UPI.com

1 of 2 | A handout picture provided by the Vatican Media shows Pope Leo XIV and Cameroonian President Paul Biya shaking hands during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Wednesday. Pope Leo XIV held a mass Friday in Douala, Cameroon in a stadium with an estimated 120,000 pe»»»

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Tanjug 29m

Djuric: Serbia part of solution in Balkans, open to cooperation

ANTALYA - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Friday in Antalya, Turkey, where he is attending the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, that Serbia was a part of the solution in the Balkans - rather than a part of the problem - and noted that the goal of Serbia's participation in the forum was to present the regio»»»

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Sputnik 53m

Mediation as a Lifeline: Can Pakistan Use the Strait of Hormuz Crisis to Save Its Economy?

For Pakistan, it's critically important not only to serve as a peacemaker, but also to succeed as a peacemaker, economic policy analyst Syed Ali Ehsan told Sputnik. As the world watches the US-Iran conflict de-escalate, Pakistan finds itself trapped in a paradox. It is both one of the crisis' most »»»

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TAP 1h

Tunindex slightly up 0.05% on Friday

Tunis, April 17 (TAP) - In a dynamic market, the Tunindex closed Friday's session on a positive note, recording a slight gain of 0.05% to 15,724.51 points on trading volume of TND 21.3 million, according broker Tunisie Valeurs.SOTIPAPIER share...»»»

Gulf News 1h

Hormuz reopens: What Iran’s move means for oil and war

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping, marking a significant shift after weeks of disruption during the ongoing Middle East conflict. The move comes as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to be holding, raising cautious hop»»»

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EU Observer 1h

Bulgaria’s election on Sunday may see a ‘new Orbán’ as prime minister in Sofia

First published in Denik N Former Bulgarian president (2017 to January 2026) Rumen Radev appears to be on his way back — but this time, to the prime minister’s office. The former air force commander with pro-Russian views, who in January stepped down from the presidency in order to run in Sunday’s »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines pushes Oman to drop HIV certificate rule for Filipino travellers

Dubai: The Philippines has formally raised concerns with the Omani embassy in Manila over a requirement for a negative HIV medical certificate imposed on certain Filipino travellers heading to Oman. In a statement, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has noted that it made “strong re»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Lebanon: Speaker Berri Says Civil Peace Red Line, Rejects Direct Talks with ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon: Speaker Berri Says Civil Peace Red Line, Rejects Direct Talks with ‘Israel’ 17-04-2026 16:06 PM Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri in an»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Israeli Channel 14: Six Israeli soldiers were injured, two seriously, by an IED explosion in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 14: Six Israeli soldiers were injured, two seriously, by an IED explosion in southern Lebanon 17-04-2026 15:32 PM Latest Ne»»»

24 News Agency 4h

Kyrgyzstan introduces regulatory guillotine: What will change for business - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing a temporary legal regime in the area of permitting documentation. From April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, Kyrgyzstan will implement a so-called «regulatory guillotine» mechanism. Businesses and individuals will be able to carry out ac»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Live Updates: Tense Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds in potential boost for Iran war peace deal prospects – Ya Libnan

Share: The Lebanese army started reconstruction of some of the bridges bombed by Israel during its war with Hezbollah Here is the latest on Middle East war Hezbollah and Iran have indicated backing for the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but both say they’re poised with their “fingers on the »»»

Al Manar 4h

IRGC Intelligence: Lebanon’s 18-month resilience compelled the US-Israeli front to reassess its calculations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Intelligence: Lebanon’s 18-month resilience compelled the US-Israeli front to reassess its calculations 17-04-2026 14:28 PM Latest New»»»

Al Manar 5h

Israeli Media: Lebanese Return South of Litani Another Reminder of Broken Promises - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Media: Lebanese Return South of Litani Another Reminder of Broken Promises 17-04-2026 14:12 PM People wave Hezbollah flags and an i»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Kuwait Airways to resume Dhaka flights: Schedule, routes and travel update

Kuwait Airways has announced the resumption of its commercial flights to and from Dhaka via Dammam International Airport in Saudi Arabia, with services set to operate twice weekly from April 24. Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al Shatti said the relaunch reflects the importance of the Dhaka route for passeng»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Japan rallies Asian nations with $10b plan to counter supply risks

Dubai: In a move to address the growing concerns over global energy security, Japan has announced a major regional initiative aimed at protecting Asian economies from supply disruptions, particularly those linked to key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. During an online meeting held on »»»

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Naharnet 6h

Fragile calm in Lebanon as truce holds and families head home

A fragile calm settled over parts of Lebanon on Friday as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States took hold between Israel and Hezbollah, prompting thousands of displaced families to begin the journey home — even as uncertainty, destruction and Israeli warnings against going back to parts »»»

MIA 6h

Oil prices to remain as they are or go down: PM

Skopje, 15 April 2026 (MIA) - The situation with the oil derivatives is stable and unchanged, with not a liter from the oil reserves spent, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Wednesday, adding that fuel prices would remain as they are or go down considering oil stock prices. Regarding the pi»»»

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Libya Herald 6h

CBL Governor Issa holds and participates in several meetings during the IMF's Spring Meetings held 13 – 18 April in Washington DC

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, held and participated in several meetings during his participation in the IMF Spring Meetings 2026 held at the IMF’s headquarters in Washington DC from 13 to 18 April. US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for the Middle East and AfricaTh»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Hezbollah: Islamic Resistance fighters will keep their hands on the trigger, maintaining constant readiness to respond to any treachery aggression or breach by the enemy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: Islamic Resistance fighters will keep their hands on the trigger, maintaining constant readiness to respond to any treachery agg»»»

The Peninsula 6h

South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One

Seoul: South Korea wants to host a Formula One race for the first time since 2013 after unveiling a new circuit design that officials say is financially viable. The plan would see races held on a five-kilometre street circuit in the city of Incheon, just outside the capital Seoul. The Korean Grand »»»

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MIA 7h

Ministry of Economy and Labour: Minimal price increase, lower trade margins on basic products

Skopje, 14 April 2026 (MIA) - The Ministry of Economy and Labour announces that, in cooperation with the State Market Inspectorate, it has prepared a comparative analysis of the prices of basic food and non-food products, which shows a minimal increase in retail prices from February 1 to April 1 th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Media Review: April17

The upcoming April 19 early parliamentary elections and the anticipated results is a major topic for Bulgarian media on Friday. POSSIBLE OUTCOMES – ANALYSIS Capital: “At this stage, we do not have a clear political partner, because all of them, in one way or another, have entered into harmful allia»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Philippine foreign ownership rules updated: What it means for global investors

Dubai: The Philippines has updated its foreign investment framework, maintaining strict ownership limits in various fields while gradually opening others to global investors. Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed executive order (EO) 113, approving the 13th regular foreign investment»»»

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UPI 7h

Seoul says explained to U.S. background of minister's remarks on N. Korea's Kusong nuclear facility - UPI.com

South Korea's Unification Ministry said Friday that remarks by Minister Chung Dong-young on North Korea's Kusong nuclear enrichment site were based on public information. Chung is seen here testifying at the National Assembly on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap The unification ministry has explained to t»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Hezbollah: Despite its vast intelligence capabilities and overwhelming firepower, the Israeli war machine has failed to deter Islamic Resistance fighters from continuing to rise and carry out their duties - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: Despite its vast intelligence capabilities and overwhelming firepower, the Israeli war machine has failed to deter Islamic Resis»»»

Gulf News 8h

Deal or delay: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds amid big questions

A fragile 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon appeared to be holding early Friday, raising cautious hopes of a broader de-escalation across the Middle East after weeks of intense fighting. The truce, announced by US President Donald Trump and agreed by Israel and Lebanon, took effect overni»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Gold Holds Steady, Eyes Fourth Weekly Gain on US-Iran Peace Deal Hopes

Gold held largely steady on Friday and was on track for a fourth straight weekly gain, as hopes for a US-Iran peace deal eased fears of higher inflation and elevated interest rates. Spot gold eased 0.1% to $4,784.72 per ounce by 0646 GMT, but was up about 1% so far this week. US gold futures for Ju»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Israeli Army Radio quotes senior Israeli official: Lebanon ceasefire has been intrinsically linked to Tehran’s demands within talks with the US - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Radio quotes senior Israeli official: Lebanon ceasefire has been intrinsically linked to Tehran’s demands within talks with th»»»

Al Manar 8h

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem: The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon has once again demonstrated the Israeli enemy’s failure to achieve its objectives or impose its will on the resilient forces of this nation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem: The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon has once again demonstrated the Israeli enemy’s failure to achieve its obje»»»

Al Manar 8h

Israeli Army Radio: Senior Israeli official acknowledges Iran’s role in Lebanon ceasefire - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Radio: Senior Israeli official acknowledges Iran’s role in Lebanon ceasefire 17-04-2026 10:25 AM Latest News Urgent News Israe»»»

Gulf News 9h

One ticket, 30+ cities: Flying from India to US and Canada just got easier with Air India–WestJet

Air India has entered into a new interline partnership with WestJet, Canada’s leading leisure carrier, aimed at expanding connectivity between India and North America via Toronto and Vancouver. The agreement allows passengers to book single-ticket itineraries across both airlines, offering seamless»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Trump Says Iran War Should End 'Soon', Both Sides May Meet at Weekend

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that an agreement could soon be reached to end the Iran war and urged the Tehran-aligned Hezbollah group to hold its fire as a 10-day truce went into effect between Lebanon and Israel. Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran coul»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers

Washington: Robert Jimison, Megan Mineiro Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to curb President Trump’s authority to wage war on Iran, as a fragile ceasefire frays, dueling blockades choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and failed talks leave the next phas»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Karmiel with a rocket barrage: statement 46 - 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 infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Karmiel with a rocket barrage:»»»

24 News Agency 10h

Cabinet Chairman discusses scaling infrastructure for state language development - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, as part of the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Washington, held a series of meetings with the management of leading U.S. technology corporations to discuss prospects for Kyrgyzstan’s digital development. »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Cabinet decision to update architectural requirements, technical specifications hailed

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Society of Engineers has praised the Cabinet’s approval of the draft decision of the Minister of Municipality to amend some provisions of Decision No. 7 of 1989 regarding architectural conditions and technical specifications for buildings, which came in the context of a compr»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Four new lawyers take oath before lawyers admission committee

Doha, Qatar: The Lawyers Admission Committee convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, and Chairman of the Committee H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al-Mohannadi at its permanent headquarters in the Ministry of Justice building. During the meeti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Research Center Trend: Five Parties Certain to Enter Next Parliament, Three Hover near Threshold

Five parties and coalitions are certain to enter the next National Assembly, while three are hovering around the 4% electoral threshold, according to a survey by Research Center Trend released to the media. The Trend poll, commissioned by 24 Chasa, examines voter attitudes ahead of the April 19 sna»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Oil edges lower amid hopes of easing Middle East tensions

Singapore: Oil prices edged lower in early trading on Friday amid cautious optimism that the United States and Iran may be nearing an agreement, a development that could help ease regional tensions. Brent crude futures fell $1.34, or 1.35%, to $98.05 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude»»»

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24 News Agency 11h

Kyrgyzstan may become observer in Organization of American States - | 24.KG

During a visit to Washington, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Albert Ramdin, Secretary General of the Organization of American States. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation and Kyrgyzstan’s possible permanent observer status with the organizati»»»

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UPI 17h

South Korea to receive 27 million barrels of crude in June - UPI.com

South Korean government secures alternative oil supplies of 27 million barrels in June, expands support to diversify imports amid Middle East disruptions. Trade, Industry and Resources Minister Kim Jung-kwan attends a press conference at the government complex in Sejong, central South Korea. Photo »»»

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Gulf News 17h

France finance minister says Hormuz must open, 'but not at any price' — G7 ready to mitigate war fallout

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told reporters Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz needs to reopen "but not at any price," adding that G7 leaders stand ready to mitigate the war's economic fallout. Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven advanced economies added i»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Stocks rise as optimism over Mideast war takes hold

Wall Street stocks ended higher Thursday (April 17), adding to records as investors greeted optimistic comments from US President Donald Trump about negotiations with Iran while shrugging off a jump in crude prices. After veering between gains and losses much of the day, all three major US indices »»»

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Ya Libnan 18h

Behind the scenes of the Israel-Lebanon 10- day ceasefire – Ya Libnan

Share: President Joseph Aoun refused to call Israeli PM Netanyahu to ask for a truce in Lebanon. US President Donald Trump pressured Israel to agree to a ceasefire in Lebanon During a security cabinet meeting, Netanyahu was asked what led to the sudden change and Israel’s decision to agree to a cea»»»

Qatar Tribune 18h

Qatar admits new lawyers as panel reviews legal profession regulations

QNA Doha Qatar’s committee for the admission of lawyers convened on Thursday to review applications and regulatory matters concerning the legal profession, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s judicial framework. Chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Aff»»»

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Qatar Tribune 18h

QSCCB seminar provides guidanceon managing stress during crises

QNA Doha The Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind (QSCCB) organised a special awareness seminar on psychological resilience and smart coping in times of crisis. The session was presented by disability expert, psychological consultant, and advisor to the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of»»»

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Qatar Tribune 18h

Doha holds virtual draw ceremony for team sports of 4th GCC Games

Tribune News Network Doha The Organizing Committee of 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 staged the official draw ceremony for the team sports competitions on Thursday via advanced virtual communication technology. Held at Lusail Hall at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters, the event brought together h»»»

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