UPI 5m

Artemis II crew prepares as spacecraft heads back from moon toward Earth for splashdown - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Earthset is captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT Monday during the Artemis II crew's flyby of the moon. On Wednesday, the crew prepared for the return to Earth set for Friday. Photo courtesy of NASA | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- On Wednesday, two days after thei»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

BP announces new offshore gas discovery in Egypt’s Eastern Mediterranean

BP has announced a new gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean, offshore Egypt, following the successful drilling of the El-Dennis West-1 exploration well in the El-Tamsah concession area. The El-Dennis West-1 discovery is located approximately 70 kilometres offshore in water depths of around 95»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

Fragile US-Iran ceasefire tested by early violations as Islamabad talks loom

A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has taken effect with broad international support, but early violations and continued hostilities are already casting doubt on its durability ahead of talks scheduled in Islamabad. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi hailed the announcement as “wel»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

Egypt urges global unity to confront antimicrobial resistance at One Health Summit

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar called for stronger international cooperation to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), stressing that the challenge demands integrated action across health, environmental, and agricultural sectors. Speaking at a ministerial session of the One Health Sum»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

Egypt’s Industry Minister discusses boosting competitiveness of handicrafts sector

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an expanded meeting with Mohamed El-Sewedy, Chairperson of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and members of the Handicrafts Chamber, headed by Mohamed Sakr, to discuss mechanisms to develop Egypt’s handicrafts and heritage industries and enhance their co»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

Government addresses challenges with clarity, decisiveness: Minister of Planning

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Chitose Noguchi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Egypt, to explore opportunities for joint cooperation in energy, digital transformation, and data systems development in support of sustainab»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

MSMEDA, Outreach partner to expand non-financial services for entrepreneurs under ‘Orange Corners’

In a move to strengthen cooperation between national development institutions and international partners, the Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Outreach Egypt, the implementing partner of the Orange Corners Egypt initiative backe»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

CBE bars credit facilities for unregistered entities

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has instructed banks not to grant or renew credit facilities to non-banking credit providers unless they are officially registered, assigned a CBE code, and recorded on its information network as well as with the Egyptian Credit Bureau. In a circular addressed to ban»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

EDECS, MEDLOG partner to build landmark Dry Port in 10th of Ramadan City

EDECS, a leading regional engineering and contracting group, and MEDLOG, the global logistics arm of MSC Group, have signed an agreement to launch a major dry port project in 10th of Ramadan City. Spanning 189,000 square meters, the facility will be delivered under a design-and-build contract cover»»»

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Gulf News 18m

UAE affirms importance of Iran’s adherence to cessation of attacks

The UAE is closely following the announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and is seeking further clarification on the agreement’s provisions to ensure Iran’s full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities in the reg»»»

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Al Awsat 19m

Global Supply Chains Reshape, Focus Shifts to Saudi Arabia

At a time when global supply chains are being reshaped by rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions to key routes, led by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a central player in redirecting trade flows. Leveraging a unique position linking East and West, and advanced logisti»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Two Palestinians, including journalist, martyred in Israeli airstrike on Gaza

Gaza: Journalist Mohammed Washah was martyred in the Gaza Strip, and another person was injured Wednesday evening, as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the vehicle they were traveling in in Gaza City. Qatar News Agency (QNA) correspondent, citing family sources, reported that journalist Washah wa»»»

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Al Awsat 31m

Is Hamas Counting on Iran Talks to Resolve the Disarmament Crisis?

As Iranian officials link any halt in fighting with the US and Israel to all fronts of the so-called “axis of resistance,” with a focus on Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas and other Palestinian factions in Gaza are negotiating a disarmament plan while pushing to retain part of their arsenal. Israel and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Prime minister, Turkish foreign minister discuss regional developments

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region in light of th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 40m

Our Programme Focuses on Living Standards, Quality of Life, Says Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev

At a meeting with the leadership of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria on Wednesday, Progressive Bulgaria coalition leader Rumen Radev said that the coalition’s programme is focused on the standard and quality of life of Bulgarian citizens – high and stable incomes and pensio»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Amir receives phone call from Turkish President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from his brother President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, they reviewed regional developments, particularly the latest developments regarding the ceasefire agreement between the »»»

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Gulf News 41m

Five uncomfortable truths about audit quality

Audit quality is the lifeblood of financial integrity, yet few in the profession openly discuss its most uncomfortable realities. In boardrooms and audit committee meetings, the narrative often centers on improvements, innovations, and assurances but beneath this polished surface lies a set of trut»»»

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UPI 43m

Watch: Ostrich escaped cafe in Thailand, runs nearly 10 miles on highway - UPI.com

April 8 (UPI) -- An ostrich escaped from an animal cafe in Thailand and ran nearly 10 miles on a busy highway before being safely captured. Isara Boriboon, who owns a cat cafe in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, said one of his two ostriches, named B1 and B2, darted through an open gate Tuesday and followed»»»

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Gulf News 54m

How connectivity is shaping the future of offshore workforce sustainability

Life at sea places people under a unique form of pressure, combining physical demands, emotional strain, and prolonged separation from family. Offshore assignments often involve long rotations, confined living conditions, and limited privacy, creating an environment that places sustained physical a»»»

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Gulf News 54m

Resilience in real time: Lessons from gold’s volatility

Gold is often described as a safe haven, but in practice it responds just as quickly as any risk asset when conditions shift unpredictably. Over the past 12 months, this has been particularly evident: after climbing from around $2,625 per ounce to a recent peak above $5,500 — a surge of more than 1»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Citizens Protest in Central Sofia Against Acting City Prosecutor Rusinova, Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov

Citizens gathered outside the Palace of Justice in Sofia on Tuesday to demand the launch of disciplinary proceedings against Emilia Rusinova and her dismissal as acting Sofia City Prosecutor. They also called for the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. The protest was organiz»»»

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UPI 1h

Rio police report largest-ever 48-ton marijuana seizure in Brazil - UPI.com

Rio de Janeiro's Military Police reported the seizure of approximately 48 tons of marijuana in the Nova Holanda community, in Complexo da Maré. Photo courtesy of Governo do RJ/X April 8 (UPI) -- Rio de Janeiro's Military Police reported the seizure of approximately 48 tons of marijuana in the Nova »»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, April 7: Scandinavian Star ferry fire kills 159 - UPI.com

On April 7, 1990, arson fires aboard the ferry Scandinavian Star killed at least 159 people in Scandinavia's worst post-war maritime disaster. 1 of 6 | The MS Scandinavian Star is towed into Lysekil harbor in Sweden after a fire on board the ferry on April 7, 1990, killed 159 people. File Photo by »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Draw results out – check if you’re among the winners

Dubai: In its first Wednesday show, a number of participants have walked away with cash prizes in the Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw. During Draw No. 260408, the winning numbers from the Days section were 4, 20, 17, 18, 9, and 19, while 1 was drawn as the winning number in the Months secti»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Police arrest 20 on Athens outskirts over power theft, traffic violations

A police operation carried out Tuesday in Fyli, on the northwestern outskirts of Athens, resulted in 20 arrests linked to electricity theft and road traffic violations, authorities said. During the operation, a crew from DEDDIE, the electricity distribution network operator, removed more than 2 kil»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Difference between reacting and being ready

Uncertainty reveals what a business is genuinely made of. Across the region, recent developments have introduced pressure on supply chains and influenced how customers approach major decisions. But what we are witnessing is a recalibration. The fundamentals remain intact. Get updated faster and for»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Lebanon says reopening main Syria border crossing closed over Israeli threat

Lebanon announced the reopening of the Masnaa border crossing with Syria starting Wednesday evening, state media said, after it had been closed for several days due to an Israeli threat to target it. "The Masnaa crossing will be reopened as of 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) today, with strict measures in place»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region in »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ceasefire plan published by Iran not the one agreed by US: White House

A US official said Wednesday that a 10-point ceasefire plan published by Iran is not the same set of conditions that were agreed to by the White House for pausing the war. "The document being reported by media outlets is not the working framework," the senior official said on condition of anonymity»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon Rejects Iran Negotiating on Its Behalf

Lebanon was left outside contacts that produced a US-Iran ceasefire deal, despite reports it would be included and moves by Iran and Hezbollah suggesting otherwise. Hezbollah halted its military operations before the deal was announced early on Wednesday, while Lebanese officials scrambled to conta»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes of war despite ceasefire – Ya Libnan

Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir By Nazih Osseiran, Alexander Dziadosz and Alexander Cornwell Summary Israel launches heaviest Lebanon strikes despite Iran ceasefire Hezbollah halts attacks as Israel presses campaign Leb»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

BSP Will Be Represented in Next Parliament, Says Left-Wing Leader Zarkov in Targovishte

BSP will be represented in the next parliament, said left-wing leader Krum Zarkov during a visit to Targovishte. The chair of BSP’s National Council and of the BSP – United Left coalition commented on current political issues ahead of the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. Together with parl»»»

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Sana 1h

Syrian defense ministry delegation visits Jordan to enhance military cooperation

Amman, April 8 (SANA) A delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Defense, headed by Chief of the General Staff, Major General Ali al-Naasan, visited on Wednesday the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Members of the Syrian delegation met with Chairman of the Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Y»»»

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Naharnet 2h

US says Iran ceasefire doesn't apply to Israeli strikes in Lebanon

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire does not apply to Israel's strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Axios, contradicting statements from Iran and the Pakistani mediators. Israel's renewed attacks in Lebanon posed an immediate challenge to the stability of the »»»

TAP 2h

Overall growth in MENAAP region expected to slow to 1.8% in 2026

Tunis, April 8 (TAP) - The overall growth in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP) region (excluding Iran) is expected to slow from 4.0% in 2025 to 1.8% for 2026. This forecast stands 2.4 percentage points below the World...»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Italy Summons Israeli Ambassador After Shots Fired at UN in Lebanon

Italy summoned the Israeli ambassador on Wednesday to demand an explanation over shots fired at an Italian convoy in a UN mission in Lebanon, the foreign minister said, warning Israeli forces had "no authority to touch" Rome's troops. The UN peacekeeping force, known as UNIFIL, is stationed in sout»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

'Pinprick of light': Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on Moon

Washington, United States: During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists' curiosity. "That was definitely impact flashes on the moon. And Jeremy (Hansen) just saw another on»»»

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RT 2h

Democrat files impeachment articles against Trump over Iran war

Democratic congressman John Larson has filed articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump over his actions connected with the Iran war. Larson, a Connecticut Democrat, said on Tuesday he had filed 13 charges, accusing Trump of waging an “illegal war” and escalating threats against Iran»»»

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UPI 2h

Tight Brazil election raises concerns over U.S. influence, minerals - UPI.com

Brazil is heading toward a highly competitive presidential election, with a statistical tie between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (pictured) and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, amid concerns over possible U.S. influence and geopolitical tensions tied to critical minerals. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Tanzania president orders officials to travel by bus amid fuel shortages

Dar es Salaam: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday ordered government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption, amid shortages caused by the Middle East conflict. Fuel prices in the east African nation have soared by about one-third since»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on those who supply Iran weapons - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing on Iran at the White House on Monday. On Wednesday, he announced that any country supplying weapons to Iran will face a 50% tariff. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Wednesday morning that any c»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sheikh Mohammed tours Dubai Mall

Dubai: Dubai Mall visitors were in for a surprise today as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the mall accompanied by a number of senior officials. Sheikh Mohammed was seen walking through the mall, observing t»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Djedovic Handanovic meets with Azerbaijani gov't officials, SOCAR representatives

BAKU - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Wednesday in Baku with Azerbaijani government officials and representatives of the country's energy company SOCAR to discuss the supply of natural gas and implementation of a project to build a gas-fired power plant ne»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Lebanon Says Reopening Main Syria Border Crossing Closed Over Israeli Threat

Lebanon announced the reopening of the Masnaa border crossing with Syria starting Wednesday evening, state media said, after it had been closed for several days due to an Israeli threat to target it. "The Masnaa crossing will be reopened as of 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) today, with strict measures in place»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Report: Iran ceasefire clouded by confusion, contradictions

The U.S., Israel and Iran agree that a ceasefire is now in effect, but they're contradicting each other and themselves in terms of what's actually been agreed and what happens now, U.S. news portal Axios reported on Wednesday. Those differences will have to be reconciled at the negotiating table, b»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Middle East ceasefire agreement: positive signs for global economy, energy supply

Doha: Global markets reacted quickly to the announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with oil prices falling, gold and stock prices rising, and the dollar weakening in Asian trading, raising hopes for a recovery in energy supplies, particularly those related to the Strait of»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Three arrested in Athens drug bust

Three men aged 59, 50 and 35 were arrested on Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of trafficking large quantities of drugs in the wider Athens area, police said. Authorities seized significant quantities of cocaine and cannabis, with an estimated street value of €2.5 million. In the lead-up, intelligenc»»»

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Gulf News 3h

From 'Stone Age' to 'Golden Age': Trump’s Iran pivot

US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the Iran war has undergone a striking shift — from threats of overwhelming destruction to projecting a “Golden Age of the Middle East” following a fragile ceasefire agreement. As Washington and Tehran enter a two-week truce aimed at paving the way for negotia»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Penelope Palace Hotel in Pomorie Reports Personalized Services As Leading Trend in Spa Sector

There is a growing trend toward offering fully personalized services that meet today’s travellers’ high expectations, Penelope Palace Apart Hotel management told BTA. This individual approach is becoming a key factor in ensuring consistent hotel occupancy rate throughout the year, they added. Inter»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Minister of Interior receives messages of solidarity from world counterparts

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani received several messages and cables from Their Highnesses and Excellencies, Ministers of Interior and security officials from fraternal and friendly countries,»»»

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