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Fuel price protests bring parts of Dublin to standstill - UPI.com

April 10 (UPI) -- Protests against high gas prices brought parts of Dublin, Ireland, to a standstill, causing the number of service stations without any fuel to rise to 100 on Friday, local officials said. Demonstrators in vehicles -- including tractors -- took part in slow-moving convoys and block»»»

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Gulf News 11m

Tourist boat capsizes in northern India, killing at least 10

Lucknow: An overcrowded tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna river in northern India on Friday, leaving at least 10 people dead, officials said. The accident occurred near the temple town of Vrindavan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttar Pradesh state. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»

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Al Awsat 12m

Lebanon Heads to Historic Israel Talks with Few Hopes Except to Staunch Bloodshed

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in which Israel's military has forced more than a million Lebanese to flee, levelled parts of Beirut and triggered sectarian friction. Now that Israeli Prime Ministe»»»

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Al Awsat 12m

Iran Revolutionary Guards Officers Reject Iraqi Calls to Halt Attacks

Iraqi sources said officers from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, who oversee armed factions in Iraq, have rebuffed attempts by Shiite politicians to halt attacks inside the country. Since the outbreak of the US-Iran war, they have effectively acted as a “shadow military supervisor” in Baghdad, maintai»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Upon HH the Amir's Directives.. Qatari aircraft carrying over 100 tons of humanitarian aid heads to Lebanon

Doha: In implementation of the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and in continuation of Qatar's role and responsibility towards its brethren in Lebanon, a Qatar Airways plane heads to Lebanon carrying over 100 tons of humanitarian aid to benefit tens of thousands of those a»»»

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Al Awsat 24m

Over 100,000 Worshippers Perform Friday Prayers at Al-Aqsa

More than 100,000 Muslim worshippers performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem, the holy site's Islamic authority reported, after it reopened the previous day following a truce agreed between the United States and Iran. Jerusalem's Old City is home to major holy sites for all»»»

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TAP 34m

Northern Tunisia under spotlight of National Geographic

Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - Northern Tunisia, the historic birthplace of Carthage, is home to a rich heritage and stunning landscapes that the prestigious National Geographic magazine invites readers to rediscover over a weekend, far from the usual...»»»

UPI 46m

Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100% on Colombia, Petro recalls envoy - UPI.com

Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the immediate return of his ambassador from Quito after Ecuador decided to raise tariffs on Colombia to 100% on May 1. Photo by Mauricio Duenas Castaneda April 10 (UPI) -- Ecuador raised tariffs to 100% on imports from Colombia, and Colombian President Gust»»»

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Gulf News 59m

UAE weather: Rain, rising winds and dust forecast for Saturday

Abu Dhabi: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected across the UAE on Saturday, with convective cloud formation bringing a chance of rain over scattered areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its daily forecast, the NCM said winds will be light to moderate, freshening at»»»

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France24 60m

‘We thought Beirut was going to collapse’: recounting the deadliest day of the war with Israel

In a series of unannounced and unexpected attacks, Israel struck Beirut and several other parts of Lebanon without warning on Wednesday, killing more than 300 people and wounding at least 1,000. Local residents, lawyers, doctors and aid workers contacted by phone describe the “bloody” day that plun»»»

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UPI 1h

White House staff was warned against betting on Iran war - UPI.com

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump makes a statement on Iran from the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Members of the White House staff were warned last month about placing bets on prediction markets on the Iran war using nonpublic information. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI»»»

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UPI 1h

Board of Immigration Appeals rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Columbia graduate and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil speaks at his release rally on the steps of St. John the Devine Cathedral in June 2025 in New York City. A Board of Immigration Appeals panel found Khalil removable Thursday. FIle Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo April 1»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

100,000 worshipers perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after 40-day closure

Occupied Jerusalem: A total of 100,000 Muslim worshipers have performed the first Friday prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, marking its reopening after a 40-day closure. A statement from the Jerusalem Waqf, which administers the mosque compound, said the worshipers from different age groups streamed int»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Government Reporting Platform activated as a unified tool for monitoring performance and measuring achievement levels within public entities

Libya’s General Information Authority (GIA) announced yesterday the activation of the Government Reporting Platform (LY_GOVREP) as a unified national tool for monitoring performance and measuring achievement levels within public entities. Enhancing good governance and consolidating the principle of»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire, Unfreezing of Assets Before Peace Talks

Iran said on Friday that blocked Iranian assets must be released and that a ceasefire must take hold in Lebanon before peace talks can proceed, throwing last-minute doubt over negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan. Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on X that the two me»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Netanyahu Accuses Spain of ‘Hostility’ Towards Israel After Blocking It from Gaza Truce Center

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday accused Spain of waging a diplomatic campaign against Israel after he barred Madrid from taking part in the work of a US-led center created to help stabilize post-war Gaza. Relations between Israel and Spain have deteriorated significantly since Madrid re»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Austria’s Desert Greener explores localisation of its advanced water desalination technology with Municipality of Tripoli Centre

The Municipality of Tripoli Centre (MTC) reported yesterday that its mayor held a meeting with Austrian company Desert Greener to discuss implementing a pioneering seawater desalination investment project. The expanded meeting was held in the municipality’s meeting hall with the active participatio»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon Says Israeli Attack Killed 13 State Security Personnel in Nabatieh

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that 13 state security ‌personnel ‌were killed ‌in an ⁠Israeli strike on ⁠a governmental building in the southern city ⁠of ‌Nabatieh. In a ‌statement, Aoun ‌condemned ‌continued Israeli attacks and said targeting ‌state institutions would not ⁠deter ⁠L»»»

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RT 1h

Trump’s talks with NATO’s Rutte ‘went sh*t’ – Politico

US President Donald Trump unleashed a “tirade of insults” at NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during their meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Politico has reported, citing European officials. Rutte’s trip to Washington followed weeks of Trump’s criticism of NATO over its reluctance to join t»»»

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RT 1h

UK digital ID scheme criticized for omitting sex and gender data

The UK’s proposed digital ID scheme has drawn criticism for not recording whether a person is male or female – traditionally a core identifier alongside name and age – after the government deemed it “not necessary” for identification. The scheme, unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year, h»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck extends contract until 2031

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has extended his deal by four years until 2031, the club announced Friday. German media reported the new deal makes Schlotterbeck, 26, the club's top earner and includes a release clause available only to a limited amount of clubs wh»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Vance Warns Iran Not to ‘Play’ the US as He Departs for Negotiations Aimed at Ending Their War

Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the US as he headed overseas for negotiations aimed at ending their war. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the six-week-old conflict with Iran to now find a»»»

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France24 2h

Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Ukraine after Kyiv proposes same

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostil»»»

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France24 2h

Focus - Hungary vote: Rising opposition threatens Orban’s grip on power

Sunday’s election in Hungary could have repercussions far beyond its borders. Since Prime Minister Viktor Orban came to power in 2010, his illiberal policies have made Hungary the only EU member state classified as “partly free” by Freedom House. His close ties to Vladimir Putin have also complicat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

World-Renowned Historian Bettany Hughes Visits BTA Archives for Upcoming Projects

British historian, documentary filmmaker, and author Prof. Bettany Hughes visited the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) together with her team, where she explored the Аgency’s archives. She was welcomed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, who personally introduced her to the richness of BTA's archive »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi Police warn: This common app could let scammers empty your bank account

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents against downloading remote control applications on smartphones and computers, saying they are increasingly being used by scammers to access personal data and steal money. The warning, issued as part of the “Stay Alert” campaign, highlighted that whi»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Unregistered foreign-plated vehicles in Kyrgyzstan to be removed or scrapped - | 24.KG

A draft presidential decree regulating vehicles with foreign license plates that have not undergone legalization has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. If the requirements are not met within the set deadline, the vehicles will be forcibly towed to specialized parking lots for subse»»»

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UPI 2h

Challenge to Trump's 10% global tariffs goes to court - UPI.com

President Donald Trump's global tariff policy is facing a challenge in court Friday. Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's tariffs are back in court Friday to decide on their legality. The U.S. Court of International Trade will consider the presid»»»

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Gulf News 2h

India burnt cash case: Justice Varma exits inquiry, resigns

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has withdrawn from the ongoing inquiry against him, citing serious procedural irregularities, denial of a fair opportunity to defend himself, and a “complete absence” of evidence linking him to the alleged recovery of burnt cash at his official res»»»

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RT 2h

Trump’s Iran ceasefire shows the limits of US power in the Middle East

Donald Trump has declared the start of a new “golden age” in the Middle East after announcing a ceasefire with Iran. The war, at least for now, has been paused. And while predictions are always risky with this White House, there is at least a chance that the fighting will not immediately resume. Th»»»

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RT 2h

Gulf states’ alliance with US and Israel a ‘debacle’ – Jeffrey Sachs

The Gulf states have emerged much weaker than Iran from the Middle East conflict, leading US academic Jeffrey Sachs has said. Countries in the region made a huge mistake by seeking protection from the US and Israel, Sachs told RT India in an exclusive interview on Thursday. “This has been a disaste»»»

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RT 2h

North Korea tests new electromagnetic and blackout bombs

North Korea has conducted a series of high-tech weapons tests as it seeks to expand its arsenal with electromagnetic weapons, carbon fiber bombs, and new mobile air defense systems, KCNA state news agency reports. The tests were conducted over the course of three days. Kim Jong-sik, a general who o»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Pakistan, Italy PMs talk recent mideast developments by phone

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, April 10, 2026, spoke by phone with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni to discuss the latest regional developments. The Pakistani News Agency reported that both sides expressed their deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE flag etiquette: The official do’s and don’ts for displaying the national flag

Dubai: Citizens and residents across the UAE are being urged to raise the national flag across homes, institutions and buildings, in a show of unity and solidarity following recent regional crisis. The move comes in response to a call by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Pres»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sheikh Mohammed: UAE wins bid to host 2029 World Bank-IMF meetings

Dubai: The UAE has announced that it will host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi, in yet another vote of international confidence in the country’s economy. The move will further reinforce the UAE’s position as a global financial »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

China police detain man accused of cyberbullying Olympian: state media

Beijing, China: Police in southern China detained a 31-year-old man accused of repeatedly insulting an athlete online, identified by Chinese state media as triple Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan. Quan recently revealed in a tearful interview that she had considered retiring after intense scru»»»

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UPI 3h

Consumer prices jumped 3.3% in March in response to Iran war - UPI.com

A fuel nozzle is out of its holster at a gas station open for business on Monday, March 30, 2026 in New York City. The consumer price index for gasoline increased by 21.2% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Th»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Philippine consulate in Dubai warns anew against bogus assistance offers

Dubai: Filipinos in the UAE are once again being urged to stay vigilant against fraudulent individuals and groups offering paid assistance services. The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has renewed its warning against persons, groups, or travel agencies falsely presenting themselves as officia»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison in Scotland for wife's suicide

London: Kimberley Milne jumped to her death in Scotland in July 2023, but prosecutors in a landmark case said Friday that she was driven to do it by her husband's physical abuse. Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homi»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

IMF warns Kyrgyzstan of economic overheating risks - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s economy is showing steady growth but risks overheating due to high inflation and active lending. A concluding statement by a consultation mission of the International Monetary Fund, which visited the country from March 18 to April 1, 2026, says. Dynamics and inflation Since 2022, econo»»»

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UPI 3h

Trump says Iran blocking oil tankers from passing through Hormuz Strait - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of breaching the cease-fire, saying it was reneging on its promise to allow tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of breaching the cease-fire earlier this wee»»»

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UPI 3h

Vice President JD Vance faces 'tough challenge' at Iran cease-fire talks - UPI.com

U.S. Vice President JD Vance faces probably the toughest challenge of his vice-presidency as he heads to Pakistan to neogtiate an end to a war he has until now opposed behind the scenes. Pool Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance was due to fly to I»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem to Lebanese: Resistance Will Continue Until the Last Breath - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem to Lebanese: Resistance Will Continue Until the Last Breath 10-04-2026 16:22 PM Hezbollah Secretary General »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Progressive Bulgaria Meets Youth in Blagoevgrad, Highlights Education, Culture, and Sports Priorities

Representatives of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition met with young people in Blagoevgrad, with the main focus of the discussion being education, culture, and sports, the local branch of the formation reported. The meeting was opened by the coalition’s leading candidate in Blagoevgrad, Rositsa Kar»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Iran a Turning Point for Europe’s Liberation – from Donald Trump: Guardian Commentary

A recent opinion article in The Guardian argues that the US-Israeli war on Iran marks a potential turning point in Europe’s relationship with Washington, particularly under President Donald Trump, as European states reassess their dependence on the United States and move toward greater strategic au»»»

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Gulf News 4h

From sceptic to dealmaker: Can Vance turn truce into peace?

Washington: Vice President JD Vance is warning Tehran not to “play” the US as he departs for Islamabad for negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the conflict with Iran to n»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Instagram tightens teen safety controls in UAE, MENA after major Meta ruling

Dubai: Instagram - a subsidiary of US social media giant Meta - is expanding its enhanced teen accounts and stricter content controls across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the company said in a statement issued Friday. The move has been aimed at ensuring safer, age-appropriate experiences»»»

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BNE 4h

Argentina eases glacier protection in $40bn mining push despite environmental fears

Argentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about water security. »»»

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BNE 4h

Falling battery prices make round-the-clock solar power supply viable in India

A recent report by energy think tank Ember says that declining battery storage costs have reached a level where it makes it economically viable for solar power to store and supply most of India’s electricity demand. The report says that solar combined with batteries may meet up to 90% of the countr»»»

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BNE 4h

US-brokered talks push Lebanon onto a Hezbollah fault line between sovereignty and civil war

For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation: Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon that kick off next week. »»»

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