France24 29m

Pope wraps up Africa trip with diplomatic challenge in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday in the final stop on his four-nation visit to Africa during which he has repeatedly called for an end to corruption. The Pope is expected to share frank views when he meets with Equatorial Guinea's longstanding leader Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasog»»»

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RT 1h

Estonia rejects Zelensky’s claim that Russia is preparing to strike the Baltic states

Estonia has dismissed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s claims that Russia could be preparing to attack NATO’s Baltic members, saying its intelligence does not indicate any plans, according to public broadcaster ERR. Moscow has long described claims of a “Russian threat” as “nonsense” used by th»»»

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Arab News 1h

KSrelief project to boost water supply in Sudan

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has launched a project to rehabilitate a water desalination plant in Sudan to strengthen water supplies for residents. Abdullah Al-Moallem, director of KSrelief’s health and environmental aid department, said the rehabilitated plant has a production capaci»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Clock ticking as Iran talks clouded by doubt

Dubai: The clock is ticking on a fragile Iran-US ceasefire, with talks clouded by confusion and US President Donald Trump warning it is “highly unlikely” the truce will be extended — raising the risk of a return to fighting within hours. Uncertainty over a second round of talks has deepened after I»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Germany Rejects Push to Suspend EU-Israel Cooperation Deal

Germany on Tuesday poured cold water on calls to suspend the EU's cooperation deal with Israel, despite rising anger over the war in Lebanon and the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Spain and Ireland had put the issue of halting the agreement back on the table at a meeting of EU f»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Russia, North Korea Connect Road Bridge Ahead of Summer Opening

Russia and North Korea held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the joining of the first road bridge connecting the countries, set to open for traffic this summer, Moscow said. Ties between the two heavily sanctioned countries have surged amid Russia's war on Ukraine, with Moscow and Pyongyang deepening eco»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iran state TV: Reports claiming arrival of an Iranian delegation in Pakistan, or scheduling of any related meetings, are unfounded - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran state TV: Reports claiming arrival of an Iranian delegation in Pakistan, or scheduling of any related meetings, are unfounded 21-04-20»»»

Al Manar 2h

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC):  339 medical centers in Iran were targeted during US-Israeli war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): 339 medical centers in Iran were targeted during US-Israeli war 21»»»

Arab News 2h

US waiver set to keep Russian oil exports to India near record high

MOSCOW/LONDON: Russian oil sales to India are set to remain near record highs in April and May following a new US sanctions waiver, and refiners have already secured much of their supply needs via non-sanctioned entities and vessels, traders said and data showed on Tuesday. The robust exports to In»»»

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Arab News 2h

Rats, fleas plague Gaza’s displaced as temperatures rise

KHAN YUNIS: As springtime temperatures rise in Gaza, a surge in rats, fleas and other pests has compounded the misery of hundreds of thousands of displaced people still living in tents after more than two years of war. With meagre shelter and almost no sanitation, Palestinians told AFP the vermin a»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

UN Maritime Agency Urges Help for Seafarers Stranded in Hormuz

The head of the UN maritime agency appealed on Tuesday for help for thousands of seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East war paralyzes the vital shipping route. Around 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships have been stranded in the waterway since US-Israeli strikes on Iran on Febr»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Rats, Fleas Plague Gaza’s Displaced as Temperatures Rise

As springtime temperatures rise in Gaza, a surge in rats, fleas and other pests has compounded the misery of hundreds of thousands of displaced people still living in tents after more than two years of war. With meager shelter and almost no sanitation, Palestinians told AFP the vermin are invading »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Russia, North Korea connect road bridge ahead of summer opening

Moscow: Russia and North Korea held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the joining of the first road bridge connecting the countries, set to open for traffic this summer, Moscow said. Ties between the two heavily sanctioned countries have surged amid Russia's war on Ukraine, with Moscow and Pyongyang deepe»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Nigeria charges six over 2025 coup plot: court documents

Abuja: Nigerian prosecutors on Tuesday charged six people over a coup plot foiled by authorities last year, according to documents filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The government had initially denied the existence of the alleged coup, before announcing in January that the military would tr»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

IEA Executive Director warns of severe energy crisis due to Iran-US conflict

Paris: Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol warned on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, that the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel is leading to one of the most severe energy crises the world has ever witnessed. "This is indeed the biggest crisis»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russia Remains Ready to Resume Oil Transit to Hungary Via Druzhba Oil Pipeline - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia remains ready to resume oil transit to Hungary via the Druzhba oil pipeline, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "We have contractual obligations with Hungary, but after the blackmail of the Kiev regime began, these supplies were stopped. It all depends on the»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Hezbollah to bury fighters killed in war with Israel

Hezbollah announced it will hold mass funerals in south Lebanon on Tuesday for 44 fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel. The burials come after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hezbollah has not given the »»»

Arab News 2h

Hezbollah to bury fighters killed in war with Israel

BEIRUT: Hezbollah announced it will hold mass funerals in south Lebanon on Tuesday for 44 fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel.The burials come after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by US President Donald Trump.Iran-backed Hezbollah ha»»»

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Naharnet 2h

15 bridges hit in Lebanon since war started

Lebanon’s public works and transport minister said Tuesday that 15 bridges have been damaged or destroyed during the latest war. Fayez Rasamny told the local LBC TV channel that the government still doesn't have a final estimate for the damage caused by the almost seven-week Israel-Hezbollah war. T»»»

France24 2h

EU to gauge member states' willingness to take measures against Israel

EU member states will discuss their cooperation agreement with Israel, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday, though she remained cautious about the outcome of the talks. Spain is leading the call to suspend the deal as attitudes towards Israel among key EU member states are hardening ove»»»

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Arab News 2h

Islamic syndicated financing to maintain momentum on post-war market sentiments: Fitch

RIYADH: Islamic syndicated financing is expected to maintain strong growth momentum this year, driven by issuers’ preference to largely avoid public US dollar sukuk and bond markets amid geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran war, according to Fitch Ratings. In its latest report, the agency said »»»

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BNE 3h

BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume

Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»

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BNE 3h

BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume

Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»

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BNE 3h

BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume

Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»

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BNE 3h

BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume

Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»

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UPI 3h

KOSPI sets record peak amid hopes of peace talks, tech rally - UPI.com

This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks reached a new high amid hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks. Photo by Yonhap Around two months after an extreme rout caused by the Middle East crisis, South Korea's stock market showed a dramatic retu»»»

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BNE 3h

Swedish intelligence says Russia disguises economic strain from war, sanctions - FT

Russia has been manipulating economic data to project resilience against wartime pressures and Western sanctions, while potentially misleading even President Vladimir Putin about the true state of the economy, according to Sweden’s military intelligence chief. »»»

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BNE 3h

Is Russia’s virtual economy reappearing?

Is Russia’s virtual economy reappearing thanks to the sky high interest rates and economic slowdown? The virtual economy was the bane of the Yeltsin-era. The term was coined by economists Barry Ickes and Clifford Gaddy in »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq

BAGHDAD: Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Middle East war causing worst energy crisis in history: International Energy Agency chief - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Middle East war causing worst energy crisis in history: International Energy Agency chief 21-04-2026 10:45 AM Latest News Urgent News Middl»»»

Sputnik 4h

Iran Demands Immediate Release of Crew From US-Seized Merchant Ship - Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran is demanding the prompt release of crew members from the Iranian-flagged merchant vessel Touska, seized by the United States in the Gulf of Oman, as well as the crew families aboard, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "The Islamic Republic of Iran, warning of th»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Dozens of US Veterans Arrested at Capitol During Protest Against Iran War

Dozens of US veterans and family members of military personnel have been arrested while staging a protest in the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C, in opposition to the war on Iran. At least 62 people were arrested during the demonstration at the Cannon House Office Building, which was organiz»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Lebanon fragile ceasefire: Latest developments

Israeli troops were demolishing Tuesday houses, schools and buildings in the southern border towns of Khiam, Bint Jbeil, Beit Leef, Shamaa, al-Bayyada and Naqoura, in an area in south Lebanon below what Israel called the "yellow Line". The Israeli military also dropped thermal balloons overnight ov»»»

Naharnet 4h

EU to gauge member states' willingness to punish Israel

The EU's top diplomat has said the bloc will gauge the willingness of member states to take measures against Israel, after Spain re-upped demands to suspend a cooperation deal. Foreign ministers from the 27-nation bloc are expected to discuss the matter at a meeting in Luxembourg Tuesday after a ca»»»

Arab News 4h

Saudi banks post strong Q1 profit growth on lending momentum 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s biggest lenders, including Saudi National Bank, Riyad Bank, and Al Rajhi Bank, reported solid first-quarter earnings, supported by steady lending growth and resilient operating income. SNB, the Kingdom’s largest lender, posted a net profit of SR6.42 billion ($1.71 billion) fo»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israel Says Applying Diplomatic, Military Pressure to Disarm Hezbollah

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that his country's campaign in Lebanon relied on both military and diplomatic pressure to disarm Iran-allied Hezbollah. "The overarching goal of the campaign in Lebanon is to disarm Hezbollah and remove the threat to the northern communities (of Isr»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Preliminary Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad as US delegation is already present: Pakistani diplomatic source - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Preliminary Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad as US delegation is already present: Pakistani diplomatic source 21-04-2026 10:38 AM La»»»

Al Manar 4h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces blew up the Imam Sports Complex in Mays Al-Jabal shortly after midnight, following burning ambulances belonging to the Islamic Risala Association - 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 correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces blew up the Imam Sports Complex in Mays Al-Jabal shortly after midnight,»»»

Al Manar 4h

Arab Americans Sue US for Israeli Enemy’s War on Lebanon

The Arab American Civil Rights League says it will take action against the US government on behalf of American citizens who have been impacted by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it’s about accountability»»»

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UPI 4h

Iran demands U.S. release seized ship, threatening to defend itself - UPI.com

The container vessel Touska, seen here off Hong Kong's Ap Lei Chau islet in November 2017, was seized by the U.S. military on Sunday. Iran's Foreign Ministry demanded Tuesday that the United States release the vessel. Photo by Jerome Favre/EPA April 21 (UPI) -- Iran on Tuesday demanded the United S»»»

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France24 5h

Middle East war live: US, Iran warn they are ready for war as peace talks in limbo

The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as peace talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume on Tuesday in Pakistan were left in limbo. The clock is ticking on a ceasefire deal between the two countries that is set to expire overnight Tuesday. »»»

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The Barents Observer 5h

Northern Fleet establishes helicopter regiment

Helicopters are vital for countering drones and protecting shipping, says Andrei Vrublevsky, commander of the Northern Fleet’s new helicopter regiment. According to the lieutenant colonel, a major refurbishment of the regiment’s air base on the Kola Peninsula is due to be completed in 2027. Lieuten»»»

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Arab News 5h

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in break from pacifist policy

TOKYO: Japan on Tuesday scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change in its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry amid worries over Chinese and North Korean aggression. The approval by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet of the new guideline clea»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Driven by the Pressures of War, Iran Gives Its Field Commanders More Power Over Factions in Iraq

Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over armed factions in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three faction members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed factions are fu»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

'Major' Indonesian natural gas find announced

Jakarta, Indonesia: Italian energy giant Eni has announced a "major" discovery of natural gas off Indonesia's coast, which the government said would triple the European company's production in the country by 2028. The Southeast Asian archipelago already produces more gas than it uses, with rising d»»»

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Naharnet 5h

US and Iran warn they are ready for war as talks in limbo

The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down on a ceasefire on Tuesday, with uncertainty over whether talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to Islamabad,»»»

Al Awsat 5h

Lebanon Seeking to Leverage US Support in Negotiations with Israel

Efforts to extend the ceasefire in Lebanon are accelerating amid Israeli reports of a new round of talks at the ambassador level paving the way for direct negotiations. Lebanese officials say a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and US President Donald Trump could be scheduled “at any moment,” s»»»

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UPI 5h

On This Day, April 21: South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu resigns - UPI.com

On April 21, 1975, Nguyen Van Thieu resigned as president of South Vietnam after denouncing the United States as untrustworthy. 1 of 4 | President Nguyen Van Thieu of South Vietnam is escorted by Vice President Spiro Agnew upon arrival at nearby Andrews Air Force base on April 4, 1973. On April 21,»»»

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Al Manar 5h

No Talks Under Threat: Iran Ready to Reveal New Cards on Battlefield, Says Qalibaf

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has declared that Tehran will not accept negotiations with Washington under the shadow of threats. In a post on his X handle early Tuesday, Qalibaf denounced US President Donald Trump for acting on a delusion. His remarks came in response to continu»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

War in Iran Is Causing Biggest Energy Crisis in History, IEA Says

The ‌conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday. "This is indeed the biggest crisis in history," Birol told France Inter radio in ‌an interview ‌broadcast on Tu»»»

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