Al Awsat 4m

US, Iran Warn Ready for War as Talks in Limbo

The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on 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 the Pakistani capital I»»»

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Arab News 48m

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say

LONDON: The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday. The small container ship, which is part of the Islamic»»»

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France24 1h

Canadian tourist killed in Mexico archaeological site shooting

A Canadian woman was shot dead and five other people injured by a gunman on Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, said Cristobal Castaneda, the securi»»»

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RT 1h

Israel to host ‘biggest ever’ Middle East LGBT festival

Israel is promoting a new Dead Sea festival, Pride Land, as the “biggest LGBTQ+ festival ever in the Middle East,” with the event billed as a four-day gathering focused on performances, parties, exhibitions, and queer culture. The official Israel account on X claimed on Monday that the festival wou»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE inheritance case Court orders man return Dh128,333 to brother

Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Court of First Instance has ordered a man to repay Dh128,333.33 to his brother, along with 9 per cent annual legal interest from the date the lawsuit was filed until full settlement, after unlawfully withholding proceeds from the sale of inherited land. The court »»»

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Arab News 1h

Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana: A stunned Louisiana city struggled to come to grips Monday with the massacre of eight children carried out by a father who was separating from his wife and used an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction. The violence reverberated across Shreveport a da»»»

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Arab News 1h

Canadian tourist killed, 13 injured in Mexico pyramid shooting

MEXICO CITY: A Canadian woman was shot dead and 13 others were hurt in a shooting Monday at Mexico’s famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman, whose nationality was unknown, killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination in central Mexico, home to pr»»»

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BNE 2h

Argentina's Milei cements Israel alliance as self-declared world's most Zionist president

Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»

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BNE 2h

Israel's atrocities in Southern Lebanon and Gaza mount as it seeks a buffer zone

  ↵ Israel blew up civilian homes in Ainata, a centuries-old village in South Lebanon  »»»

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BNE 2h

Israel's atrocities in Southern Lebanon and Gaza mount as it seeks a buffer zone

  ↵ Israel blew up civilian homes in Ainata, a centuries-old village in South Lebanon  »»»

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BNE 2h

Argentina's Milei cements Israel alliance as self-declared world's most Zionist president

Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»

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BNE 2h

UPDATE – Radev sweeps Bulgaria election, ending three decades of coalition rule

Former president Rumen Radev won an outright majority in Bulgaria’s snap parliamentary election, final results showed on April 20, paving the way for the country’s first single-party government since 1997. Radev’s Progress»»»

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BNE 2h

Peter Magyar unveils cabinet line-up, demands Orban-era officials resign by May

Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, named seven ministers and a further nine ministries in his incoming government in a two-hour press conference in Budapest on April 20, after the first meeting of the party's parliamentary group at Hungexpo, the country's largest conference hall. »»»

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UPI 2h

Gunman kills Canadian at Mexico's pyramids; 6 Americans wounded - UPI.com

A view of the Teotihuacan archaeological zone shows the area where a shooting occurred in Mexico, on Monday, April 20, 2026. Authorities in the State of Mexico confirmed that the attack left two dead, including the suspected shooter. Photo by Madla Hartz/EPA April 20 (UPI) -- A gunman opened fire M»»»

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France24 2h

Press Review - Eight days of vote counting and still no result in Peru

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, April 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's troubles continue after it emerged last week that he sent Peter Mandelson to Washington as ambassador despite him failing to meet Foreign Office security standards. Also, anger mounts in Peru after the first round of t»»»

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France24 2h

US tariff refund system launches for companies to claim billions in import taxes

The US Customs and Border Protection announced Monday that its refund portal for Trump's import tariffs – struck down by the US Supreme Court in mid-February – is now open to applications from businesses. The agency said in court filings that more than 330,000 importers paid a total »»»

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France24 2h

Shooter at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramid site kills Canadian tourist, wounds six others

A Canadian woman was killed and four other people were injured Monday at the archaeological site of the Teotihuacan pyramids, a major tourist attraction north of Mexico City. The gunman killed himself after opening fire, Mexico state's security secretary said. An armed man standing atop one of the »»»

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France24 2h

Truth or Fake - Israel confirms its soldier destroyed Jesus statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military confirmed a viral photo of one of its soldiers smashing a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon is "authentic," and said its launched an investigation into the incident. Taken in the Christian village of Debel, close to the Israeli border, it's one of the few »»»

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Gulf News 3h

RAK prison programme earns UNESCO spotlight

Ras Al Khaimah : A prison education initiative in Ras Al Khaimah has earned international recognition after being featured in a case study by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, highlighting its role as a regional model for correctional education. The Ras Al Khaimah Prison Program was inclu»»»

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France24 3h

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly former president Radev wins parliamentary election

Bulgaria's former president and pro-Russian candidate Rumen Radev on Monday won a parliamentary majority in the country's elections according to near-complete results. Radev – an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia – hailed a "victory of hope". Bulgarian ex-preside»»»

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Arab News 4h

Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: US authorities “got the wrong man” when they charged an alleged Daesh militant in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the American military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, a defense attorney said Monday at the start of the man’s trial in Virginia.»»»

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RT 6h

Lebanon’s complex political system makes peace with Israel difficult, RT reports

Lebanon’s political system and differing views on how to deal with Israel make a lasting peace deal difficult to achieve, according to an RT report from Beirut. Political power in the country is formally divided along religious lines, with key roles allocated to different communities. It is a struc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatari film ‘Theatre of Dreams’ selected for Tribeca Film Festival

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatari film ‘Theatre of Dreams’, by Qatari filmmaker Fatma Al-Ghanim, has been selected for the official programme of the 25th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival 2026, taking place from June 3 to 14 in New York City. The selection marks a significant milestone for Qa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

‘Mindful approach to news can help avoid information overload’

Tribune News Network Doha During periods of conflict, when the world is changing and breaking news feels endless, it can be tempting to remain glued to the phone or TV. Many people feel the best way to alleviate their anxiety is to chronically consume information from all possible sources. However,»»»

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Gulf News 7h

US-Iran talks in limbo as Trump vows no let-up in blockade

Iran said Monday it had not decided whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, while President Donald Trump vowed no let-up in a blockade and threatened to start bombing again when ceasefire ends on Wednesday night. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was r»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

How GU-Q scholars became keyvoices explaining war on Iran

Tribune News Network DOHA Afternoon classes were underway on Sept. 9, 2025, when the building at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) began to shake. Students in a Gulf politics class watched as their professor, Dr. Mehran Kamrava, paused before saying, “That is a bomb, class is over.” Within minu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

AFC announces ASPETAR as official medical partner

Tribune News Network Doha The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Monday announced ASPETAR, one of the world’s foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals, as its Official Medical Partner of all major AFC club competitions as well as several national team competitions through to June 2029.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

‘Global Coalition for Implementation of Two-State Solution of vital importance’

QNA Brussels Qatar acknowledges the critical importance of continuing to hold regular meetings the Global Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, which contributes to strengthening international coordination and moving from political affirmations to practical steps leading to th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Shura Council reviews real estate brokerage law amendment

During the session, the Shura Council reviewed a draft law amending some provisions of Law No 22 of 2017 to regulate the real estate brokerage activities, which was referred to it by the esteemed government, and decided to refer it to its Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee to study and submit »»»

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DW 7h

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to take over

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to take overLouis Oelofse with Reuters, APJohn Ternus, who has long focused ​on design and ‌products at Apple, will lead the iPhone maker as it gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence. https:/»»»

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RT 7h

US envoy defends Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges

US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges is “perfectly acceptable,” Washington’s envoy to the UN Mike Waltz has said, dismissing accusations of potential war crimes. Speaking on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday, Waltz insisted that “all options are on the table” reg»»»

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RT 7h

Man detained in Germany over Nazi displays outside tax office

Police in Germany have detained a man suspected of erecting Nazi-themed structures outside the town of Eggenfelden, local media report, citing law enforcement. Two wooden structures bearing Nazi symbols appeared in the town within a month. In late March, a large replica of the Auschwitz concentrati»»»

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Arab News 8h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘James Joyce: A Political Life’ by Frank Callanan

The young James Joyce (1882–1941) was forged in the smithy of Irish political controversies, and he took into his European exile a depth of political insight unrivalled among his fellow modernists. In this biography of Joyce in his youth and early exile, acclaimed Irish historian and biographer Fra»»»

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Arab News 8h

Palestinians receive demolition orders for 15 shops

SA-NUR, West Bank: A Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank received demolition orders for 15 shops ​on Monday, a day after Israeli ministers celebrated the reestablishment of a settlement on a neighboring hill. Israel’s ruling far-right coalition has supported a rapid expansion of s»»»

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Arab News 8h

Cuba confirms recent talks with visiting US delegation

HAVANA: A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign. “I can confirm that a meeting between delegations from Cuba and the United States was recently held here in »»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Six injured in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon

Beirut: Six people were injured in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Monday. In a statement, the Lebanese Ministry of Health's Health Emergency Operations Center said that an Israeli airstrike on the town of Qaqaiyat Al Jisr in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon resulted in injurie»»»

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Arab News 9h

Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza

CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians ​in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said, and fighters from Hamas clashed with gunmen from an Israeli-backed militia, witnesses said. Medics said one man was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Bureij camp in»»»

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Arab News 9h

Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide

SOFIA: Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won ​Bulgaria’s parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-dominant political forces and possibly pushing the EU and NATO member state closer to Moscow. The performance, exceeding opinion poll forecasts»»»

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TAP 9h

Transport Ministry announces plan to develop Sfax–Thyna Airport and attract new airlines

Tunis, April 20 (TAP) - Transport Minister Rachid Amri said the ministry is working to boost the attractiveness of Sfax–Thyna International Airport by granting licences to new airlines, including Transavia and some Libyan carriers, as well as...»»»

UPI 9h

2 killed in mass shooting near North Carolina middle school - UPI.com

April 20 (UPI) -- Two people were killed Monday in a shooting near a North Carolina middle school where two children agreed to meet for a fight, police said. Law enforcement officials were alerted to a fight at Leinbach Park on Robinhood Road near Jefferson Middle School in Winston-Salem, N.C., at »»»

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Arab News 9h

Tigray restores contentious regional parliament

ADDIS ABABA: The Tigray People’s Liberation Front has announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the Tigray war, alarming observers fearing a resumption of the deadly conflict between the Ethiopian government and regional forces. The Tigray»»»

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Kathimerini 9h

Man jailed for 4 years over scam that netted €100,000 buried in garden

A 22-year-old man has been sent to prison for four years after a Thessaloniki court convicted him of stealing €100,000 in cash from an elderly woman who had buried it in her garden for safekeeping, state ERT television said Monday. The man was arrested last week for defrauding the 76-year-old woman»»»

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RT 10h

Bulgaria’s Radev pushes for Russia dialogue, ‘pragmatism’ in EU policy

The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary election, Progressive Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev, has called for dialogue with Russia to be restored. The former president has led the newly formed left-leaning populist party to a landslide victory on a platform of critical dialogue with Brussels and pragmatis»»»

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UPI 10h

Mexico’s president says Chihuahua raid bypassed federal government - UPI.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said at a press conference Monday at the National Palace in Mexico City she has requested detailed information about a security operation in Chihuahua involving U.S. agents that left four people dead, including two Americans. Photo by Sáshenka Gutiérrez/EPA April»»»

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Sputnik 10h

When it Comes to the War and Negotiations With the US, IRGC is in Charge and Here’s Why

After Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top leaders and commanders were killed on February 28, “it took Iran 10 minutes to retaliate” and start targeting US bases across the Gulf and in Israel, says veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier. “Therefore, the IRGC is the one running the show,” Mag»»»

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UPI 10h

In photos: Israelis mourn fallen soldiers ahead of Yom HaZikaron - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanIsraelis mourn fallen soldiers ahead of Yom HaZikaron, Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers, at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on Sunday. Yom HaZikaron will be observed on Tuesday. A soldier places his hand on the grave of a fallen soldier before Yom HaZikaron at the »»»

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Kathimerini 11h

Arson attack targets car of professor linked to Tempe crash report

Authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack on the car of an Athens University professor who co-authored an expert report attributing the fireball that followed the deadly 2023 Tempe train crash to engine oils. The vehicle, belonging to Professor Dimitris Karonis, was set ablaze on the u»»»

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Business-review 11h

ING Bank Romania in 2025: revenue of over RON 4 billion and more than 260,000 new customers

Our performance in 2025 was marked by sustained growth in our loan and deposit portfolio. The gross loan portfolio grew by 12%, bringing our market share to 11%, while deposits reached 72.4 billion lei, up 4% from the previous year, securing a market share of 10.7%. Operating expenses increased by »»»

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Naharnet 11h

Iran says 'no decision' on joining new talks, with US delegation set to depart

Iran said it had yet to decide whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, as Washington's delegation prepared to depart for Pakistan on Monday. The uncertainty over the talks on ending the war that engulfed the region and rattled global markets came as U.S. Presiden»»»

UPI 11h

Supreme Court rejects parents’ complaint over child's gender identity - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a case over whether a public school district violated parents’ rights by using preferred pronouns and a preferred name for their child. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo April 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined»»»

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