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Middle East live: Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to launch direct negotiations, signaling movement on two key fronts in efforts to ease the Middle East conflict. The parallel diplomatic openings came even as violence persisted»»»

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France24 17m

How a Russian ship under sanctions delivered armoured vehicles to Mali

Dozens of military vehicles transported from Russia were delivered to Mali through the port of Conakry, Guinea, in late March. The equipment was carried by a Russian cargo ship currently under international sanctions. A satellite image posted on March 6 on the X account of an open-source investigat»»»

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UPI 1h

Thune: Senate may vote next week on ICE, Border Patrol funding - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a press conference Tuesday after weekly Senate caucus luncheons at the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- A budget resolution to fund federal immigration enforcement could hit the Senate floor by»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

 Kyrgyzstan and Japan to open training centers for labor migrants - | 24.KG

Expansion of Kyrgyzstan — Japan cooperation in employment was discussed in Tokyo. Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan Kanatbek Sagynbaev met with Hideharu Maruyama, Commissioner of the Japanese Immigration Services Agency. The Ministry of Labor’s press service reported. »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why fidgeting increases during stressful times and how it affects posture: UAE experts explain how to fix it

She was fidgeting so furiously with her pen that it somehow flew out of her hand, into her colleague’s face. It happens, more often than she can count. Maybe not flinging a pen into her colleague’s desk, but fingernail biting and the occasional flying of stationery. Dubai-based Aditi doesn’t hold b»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertiliser costs surge on war

On Andy Corriher's farm in North Carolina, planting and preparations are underway for his corn and soybean crops -- but fertiliser costs have surged on war in the Middle East, and orders he placed weeks ago have yet to arrive. The 47-year-old is among US farmers facing a double whammy of soaring fe»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US economy 'strong', seen topping 3.5% in 2026: Bessent

WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed that the fundamentals of the US economy remain strong and that growth could exceed three or reach 3.5 percent this year. Also Read: Why a US government shutdown could shake the world economyBessent said during a Wall Street Journal Opinion Li»»»

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UPI 2h

Justice Department asks court to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers members - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers, is among those Jan. 6, 2021-related convictions the Justice Department is seeking to dismiss. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court t»»»

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Gulf News 4h

What happens next for your deliveries? Shipping lines reassess routes and risk

Dubai: Cargo continues to move into the UAE, but the way it is moving has shifted since the conflict began, with shipping lines slowing or pausing bookings into the Arabian Gulf while they reassess risk, insurance costs and access conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Oil prices drop: Brent at $95, WTI at $91 on hopes for Mideast peace deal — stocks rise

Oil prices tumbled early on Wednesday on rekindled hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Overnight on Tuesday, Wall Street's main indices climbed, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq now back at levels from before the US and Israel began bombing Iran on Febru»»»

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Gulf News 4h

How Dubai’s media became a stabilising force in times of conflict

In times of crisis and emergency, media is no longer a mere conveyor of events; it transforms into a strategic actor that shapes public awareness, regulates collective sentiment, and reinforces trust in institutions. Within this context, balanced media—grounded in accuracy, composure, and responsib»»»

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RT 5h

From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half

Last week Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most highly decorated war hero, was arrested by federal police and charged with having committed war crimes in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Roberts-Smith has been charged with being complicit in the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians – allegedly k»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Drone strike hits Iranian Kurds, one killed, 3 wounded: exiled group

A drone struck an Iranian Kurdish group on Tuesday, killing a woman in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, a party official told AFP. It was the first such attack against Iranian Kurds in Iraqi Kurdistan since a fragile ceasefire in the US-Israeli war against Iran took effect in the region last week.»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks, US insists deal must be brokered by governments, not militias

The United States said any cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon must be negotiated by their governments, not armed groups, after Washington hosted “productive discussions” that opened the door to direct talks between the two sides, the State Department said. The talks are the highest-level engagem»»»

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UPI 6h

Mental Health Aviation Act advanced unanimously by Senate committee - UPI.com

Referring to aviators, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said Tuesday during a Senate committee hearing in Washington that “For too long, many individuals who love to fly have struggled in silence, with untreated mental health conditions, for fear of losing their careers” File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Pakistani community honours PIA’s Muhammad Waqas Malik at warm farewell reception

The Pakistani community in Qatar came together in a dignified and heartfelt farewell reception to honour Muhammad Waqas Malik, Country Manager of Pakistan International Airlines, as he concluded a successful tenure in Doha marked by operational growth and deep community engagement. Hosted at New Sh»»»

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UPI 6h

Evacuations underway as river flooding, dam failure threatens Wisconsin, Michigan - UPI.com

Flood alerts are in place on both sides of Lake Michigan as multiple rivers reach or approach flood stage. The Green Bay Fire Department is urging residents near the East River to prepare to evacuate. Rounds of thunderstorms producing heavy rain are swelling rivers across the Midwest, prompting war»»»

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BNE 6h

IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war

The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»

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BNE 6h

IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war

The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»

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BNE 6h

IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war

The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»

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BNE 6h

IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war

The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»

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BNE 6h

IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war

The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»

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BNE 6h

IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war

The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»

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BNE 6h

Dana Gas resumes operations at Iraq’s Khor Mor field as tensions calm

Dana Gas has resumed production at the Khor Mor gas facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq after weeks of intermittent operations, the company said on April 14. The UAE-listed energy producer said it had taken precaution»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Technical graduates in Pakistan benefitfrom QC’s income‑generating projects

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to economically empower youth, and despite the exceptional circumstances facing the region, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented the second phase of its income-generating initiative in Pakistan, in cooperation with the Technical Education and V»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

UDST hosts IWRE Forum to showcase researcheson intellectual wellness

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted Intellectual Wellness and Research Excellence Forum (IWRE) as part of its strategic commitment to strengthening an integrated research culture and embedding holistic wellness across its academic environment. T»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

DDD Public Art Open Call to shape future of creative placemaking in Doha

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD), the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, has announced its Public Art Open Call, inviting artists, designers and creatives to submit proposals for innovative public artworks. The initiative positions public art as an integral par»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

MoPH integrates health facility building e-licensing procedures with MoM’s BPS

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced electronic integration of licensing procedures for health facility construction with the Ministry of Municipality’s (MoM) Building Permit System. Hanan Al Shamlan, acting director of the Health Facilities Department at the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Shura Council participates in IPU Assembly in Istanbul

Shura Council is participating with a delegation led by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim in the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the 217th Governing Council meeting in Istanbul, Turkiye, starting on Wednesday for five days, under the theme ‘Nurturing hope, s»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar calls for regional solution to Strait of Hormuz crisis

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr Majed Al Ansari on Tuesday laid out Doha’s position on the escalating regional tensions, emphasising diplomacy, regional coordination, and the urgency of stabilising fragile ceasefire arrangemen»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Nine dead, 15 injured in blast at Vedanta plant in India

NEW DELHI: At least nine people were killed and ​15 injured following a blast ‌in a boiler unit of a power plant on Tuesday that was ​operated by India's Vedanta ​in the central Indian state of ⁠Chhattisgarh, local police said. The ​blast was likely caused by overheating in ‌the ⁠boiler tube, said »»»

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France24 7h

Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says

⁠The ​Lebanese government made ​it clear during U.S.-brokered talks ​with ‌Israel ⁠that ‌they no longer want to ⁠be "occupied" by Hezbollah and ​that ‌there were conversations about long-term ‌vision for ​clearly delineated border, Israel's ambassador to the ​United States ​Yechiel ​Leiter told rep»»»

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RT 7h

US has ‘accomplished’ Iran goals, could ‘wind down’ military operation – Vance

The US has achieved its objectives in Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance has claimed, adding Washington could begin winding down its military operation against the Islamic Republic. In a Fox News interview on Monday, after US negotiators left talks in Pakistan without securing an agreement to end the »»»

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RT 8h

Netanyahu did not profit a thing from Iran war – ex‑Israeli president

The US‑Israeli war on Iran and the recently announced ceasefire have exposed a fundamental clash of political interests between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to former acting Israeli President Avraham Burg. In an exclusive interview with Afshin R»»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993 despite Hezbollah’s opposition – Ya Libnan

Share: (From left-right) Counselor of US State Department Michael Needham, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter po»»»

Sana 8h

IMF: Middle East war slows growth and drives inflation higher

Washington, April 14 (SANA) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Tuesday that the war in the Middle East has upended economic forecasts, slowing growth and pushing inflation higher amid disruptions to energy supplies and global trade. In its latest World Economic Outlook report, the IMF s»»»

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Kathimerini 8h

Athlete among suspects held over young woman’s death in Kefalonia

A youth weightlifting champion is among three men arrested in connection with the death of a 19-year-old on the island of Kefalonia, authorities said. The suspects – a 26-year-old local, a 22-year-old Albanian national, and a 23-year-old – allegedly used drugs with the young woman in a rented hotel»»»

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UPI 8h

Ex-Trump adviser Olivia Troye launches congressional campaign as Democrat - UPI.com

Olivia Troye, a former Trump administration national security official, speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago. Troye has launched a campaign for Congress in Virginia. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- Saying, "Trump doesn't »»»

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UPI 8h

Omaha police: Woman killed by officer amid Walmart abduction attempt - UPI.com

A woman in Omaha, Nebraska, was shot and killed by police after she slashed the face of a 3-year-old child in a Walmart Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- Police shot and killed a woman at an Omaha Walmart after she allegedly slashed a 3-year-old with a knife i»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Sharjah announces in-person attendance for teachers, admin staff in private schools, nurseries

Sharjah: Administrative and teaching staff in private schools and nurseries in Sharjah will commence in-person attendance from Wednesday, April 15, the Sharjah Private Education Authority announced on Tuesday night. This is pursuant to the decision of the Education, Human Development and Community »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Dubai ruler’s surprise visit brings cheers at Kite Beach

Dubai: Beachgoers at Kite Beach did not expect that their day by the sea would turn into a moment of excitement, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appeared along the shoreline, drawing cheers from families and chi»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Employers will be able to check insurance certificates with ZUS online

Employers in Poland can now verify the authenticity of employment record certificates issued by the Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (ZUS) through a new online service. The tool allows quick validation of documents used to calculate work seniority. This follows labor law changes effective from Januar»»»

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UPI 9h

Venezuela reinstates Maduro ally despite $15M U.S. reward - UPI.com

Then Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez speaks during a commemoration of the 34th anniversary of the failed 1992 coup attempt, also known as 'Day of National Dignity,' in Caracas, Venezuela, in February. He is now an agriculture official, but wanted by the United States. File Photo »»»

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Naharnet 9h

Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon after talks in US

Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Hezbollah. "We enjoyed it together. We had a wonderful exchange of over two hours," Israeli Ambassador Yechi»»»

TAP 9h

ARP: Bill on regularisation of foreign exchange violations referred back to committee

Tunis, April 14 (TAP) - Members of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) adopted, with 54 votes in favour, 3 against, and 2 abstentions, the referral of draft bill No. 58/2025 on the regularisation of foreign exchange violations to the...»»»

Gulf News 9h

Dubai ruler’s surprise visit brings cheers at Kite Beach

Dubai: Beachgoers at Kite Beach did not expect that their day by the sea would turn into a moment of excitement, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appeared along the shoreline, drawing cheers from families and chi»»»

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Jordan Times 9h

JPMorgan Chase reports higher profits, sees risks for US economy

NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase reported higher first-quarter profits Tuesday behind gains in leading consumer and investment bank categories, as CEO Jamie Dimon characterized the US economy as resilient but facing risks.Profits came in at $16.5 billion, up 13 per cent from the year-ago level, while reve»»»

DW 9h

Lufthansa pilots to strike again for 2 more days

BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots to strike again for 2 more daysMark HallamPilots at Germany's Lufthansa airline will strike again on Thursday and Friday, the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union said. https://p.dw.com/p/5CAqdHundreds of flights were canceled on Monday, with the major hubs of Frankfurt a»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Mixed signals in Strait of Hormuz as ships pass, turn back

Paris, France: At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday. They were among at least seven Iran-linked vessels that passed through the strait a»»»

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UPI 9h

Federal Reserve chairman nominee Kevin Warsh has millions in assets, filings show - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Kevin Warsh speaks during a press conference in 2014. Warsh, a nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve, has more than $100 million in assets, recent filings show. File Photo by Will Oliver/EPA April 14 (UPI) -- Kevin Warsh, the presidential pick for the next Federal Reserve chairman, h»»»

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