Qatar Tribune 31m

MESIS students shine at CBSE Class X examination

Tribune News Network Doha MES Indian School (MESIS) Abu Hamour Branch has once again upheld its tradition of academic excellence by achieving a remarkable 100 percent pass rate in the CBSE Class X Board Examination 2025–26. All 142 students who appeared successfully passed the examination. A total »»»

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Qatar Tribune 31m

Qatar strengthens global role through strategic diplomacy

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a period defined by geopolitical tension, shifting alliances, and complex security challenges, Qatar has emerged as a central diplomatic force guided by the vision and leadership of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Through calm d»»»

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Qatar Tribune 31m

Qatar, others issue joint statement on DRC-M23 humanitarian access, judicial protection protocol

Tribune News Network DOHA The governments of the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), Switzerland, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Congo River Alliance (March 23 Movement), have issued a joint statement regarding the meetings »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar and other parties issue joint statement on progress made in humanitarian access, judicial protection protocol between DRC and M23 Movement

DOHA: The the governments of the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), Switzerland, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Congo River Alliance (March 23 Movement), have issued a joint statement regarding the meetings held from April »»»

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RT 2h

EU must be ready to fight Russia without US by 2030 – Belgian defense chief

European nations have around four years to build up their defenses enough to deter a Russian attack without US backing, Frederic Vansina, Belgium’s Chief of the General Staff, has said. Moscow has dismissed speculation that it plans to attack NATO as nonsense. In an interview with Le Soir published»»»

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RT 2h

France withdraws controversial anti-Semitism bill ahead of debate

French lawmakers linked to President Emmanuel Macron have withdrawn a controversial bill aimed at expanding anti-Semitism laws in the country, which had been set for debate in parliament on Thursday. The “law to combat renewed forms of anti-Semitism” was drafted in 2024 by a group of MPs led by Car»»»

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TAP 3h

Tunisia–Libya trade up 11% in 2025, economic partnership strengthens at Tripoli International Fair

Tunis, April 18 (TAP) - Trade between Tunisia and Libya posted an 11% increase in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching a total value of 2,892 million dinars, of which 2,469 million dinars represent Tunisian exports to the Libyan market, according to data...»»»

TAP 4h

STB Bank: Individual net profit falls 20% in 2025

Tunis, April 18 (TAP) – STB Bank closed the year 2025 with an individual net profit of 65.9 million dinars, down 20% compared to the 2024 financial year, according to a press release issued Friday evening by the bank following its Board of Directors...»»»

Al Awsat 4h

Israel Intensifies Ceasefire Violations, Destroying and Burning Occupied Lebanese Villages

Israeli violations of the US-brokered ceasefire on the Lebanon front continue, as military operations and airstrikes persist against targets Israel claims are affiliated with Hezbollah. This has forced residents who had returned to some southern villages to leave again immediately, fearing a rapid »»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

CBE explains March 2026 inflation uptick amid rising food, service costs

Annual urban headline inflation accelerated to 15.2% in March 2026, up from 13.4% in February, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The increase was driven by rising food and non-food inflation, with food inflation climbing to 5.8% from 4.6%, while non-food inflation rose to 21.5% from 19.»»»

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France24 6h

Spain's Sanchez, Brazil's Lula lead global gathering of left-wing leaders against far-right rise

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are set to co-chair a gathering of left-wing leaders in Barcelona on Saturday aimed at countering the rise of the far right and strengthening democratic institutions. The meeting brings together figures from acro»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Bayern close in on Bundesliga title as Dortmund lose

Berlin: Bayern Munich moved closer to the Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund fell to a 2-1 loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday, while pioneering Union Berlin coach Marie-Louise Eta lost on her debut in the dugout. Second-placed Dortmund's defeat leaves Bayern, who host Stuttgart on Sunday, 12 poin»»»

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UPI 6h

Trump signs order to speed research on psychedelics for mental health - UPI.com

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order on researching the effects of psychedelic drugs in mental health treatment on Saturday, in the Oval Office. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., podcast host Joe Rogan, Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, and retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell were»»»

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BNE 6h

Iran now offering tax relief to families with three or more children

Iran has announced tax exemptions for families with three or more children under the country's Family Support and Youth Population Law, state media reported on April 18. The announcement comes as the Islamic Republic's tot»»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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BNE 6h

Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says

The number of Russian sabotage operations recorded in Europe almost quadrupled between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) that highlights growing concerns over the resilience of European critical infrastructure. »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Israel Intensifies Ceasefire Violations, Destroying and Burning Occupied Lebanese Villages

Israeli violations of the US-brokered ceasefire on the Lebanon front continue, as military operations and airstrikes persist against targets Israel claims are affiliated with Hezbollah. This has forced residents who had returned to some southern villages to leave again immediately, fearing a rapid »»»

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RT 7h

Britain is turning into a Zionist police state to protect Israel

Imagine you know about a brutal gang of serial killers openly committing one sadistic crime after the other. Imagine you recognize your obvious moral obligation to do something to stop or at least impede these crimes as best you can, but your country’s morally perverse and politically corrupt autho»»»

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RT 7h

Israel publishes top ten anti-Semitic influencers list

Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has published its list of top ten “anti-Semite and anti-Zionist” influencers for 2025. Six of the ten “influencers” are based in the US, including American conservative journalist Tucker Carlson, far-right activist Nick Fuentes, and »»»

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RT 7h

RT’s complete guide to the Bulgarian election

Bulgarians are about to vote in the country’s eighth election in five years. Unpopular caretaker governments have come and gone, and now victory looks almost certain for former president, Ukraine skeptic and left-winger Rumen Radev. Read more Battle for Bulgaria: The EU opens a new front in its ele»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

When Does Peace become the Rule Rather than the Exception?

It has become common among analysts to say that the world has entered a new global order, where the logic of “might makes right” has replaced the “power of right,” and the old rules-based international system has faded. International relations are increasingly managed through power and influence ra»»»

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MIA 8h

Average GDP up 3.5 percent six quarters running: PM

Skopje, 17 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Friday the rise of industry turnover is solid and tops the region, notes there are challenges in the mining industry and adds the Government will do everything to keep the mines open. "Considering the situation in Europe and acros»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Cobolli downs Zverev to reach first Munich final

Munich, Germany: Flavio Cobolli ended top seed Alexander Zverev's Munich Open title defence on Saturday, April 18, 2026, as the Italian breezed past the world number three in straight sets to book his spot in the final. Fourth seed Cobolli downed the home favourite 6-3, 6-3 in just under 70 minutes»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

No Date Set for Next Round of Iran-US Talks, Says Iran Deputy FM

No date has been set for the next round of Iran-US peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday. "Until we agree on the framework, we cannot set a date," Saeed Khatibzadeh told journalists on the sidelines of an annual d»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Daniel Kinahan arrested in UAE in major blow to global crime network

Dubai: Daniel Joseph Kinahan, one of the most powerful cocaine traffickers in the world, was arrested in the UAE yesterday, authorities said, a major step in a years-long effort to bring one of the continent’s most influential crime figures to justice. The Irish fugitive, widely identified by Irish»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Dubai announces return of school bus services from April 20

In line with ongoing assessments conducted by the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority, in coordination with the Ministry of Education, bus services for private educational institutions in Dubai will resume starting Monday, April 20, 2026, in accordance with the approved safety protoc»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Iran says no date set for next round of talks with US

No date has been set for the next round of Iran–U.S. peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday. "Until we agree on the framework, we cannot set a date," Saeed Khatibzadeh told journalists on the sidelines of an annual»»»

The Peninsula 11h

QNB sees India's economy sustaining growth above 6 percent despite global headwinds

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the Indian economy to maintain robust growth despite global challenges and geopolitical volatility, projecting that strong domestic fundamentals will keep expansion above 6%, reinforcing its position among the world's fastest-growing major economies. I»»»

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Kathimerini 11h

Monemvasia community alarmed by tourism project

Residents of the seaside settlement of Xifia near Monemvasia are raising concerns over a major tourism investment that they say will double the size of their sparsely built community and alter its character. The project began drawing attention a year and half ago, when a fenced worksite appeared on»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Türkiye Says Israel Using Security as Pretext to Acquire 'More Land'

Türkiye's top diplomat on Saturday accused Israel of creating an international "illusion" and using security concerns as a pretext to seize "more land," in the latest flare-up in escalating tensions between the two regional powers. Israel and Türkiye have been trading near-daily diplomatic barbs ov»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Pakistan include four uncapped players for Bangladesh Tests

Karachi: Pakistan included four uncapped players in their squad announced Saturday for next month's two Test matches against Bangladesh, and also appointed Sarfaraz Ahmed as head coach. The matches, part of the World Test Championship (WTC) will be played in Dhaka (May 8-12) and Sylhet (12-16). Top»»»

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MIA 12h

FinMin meets IMF officials: Commitment to macroeconomic and public finance stability

Skopje, 17 April 2026 (MIA) - The Government remains committed to maintaining the macroeconomic and public finance stability, fiscal consolidation, accelerated and sustainable economic growth. It closely follows developments amid the global uncertainty and undertakes measurds to manage the challeng»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Interior Ministry Proposes Ombudsman Role in Migrant Screening

The Interior Ministry has published on the Public Consultation Portal for public debate until May 14 proposed amendments to the Ombudsman Act assigning the institution responsibility for screening cross-border migration. To exercise these powers, the Ombudsman will be able to carry out periodic and»»»

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Libya Herald 13h

LIA to revalue its assets using one of the Big Four global auditing firms

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) announced last Wednesday (15 April) that it is to revalue its assets. This comes in line with its approved strategy and to reinforce its commitment to good governance principles and transparency and disclosure requirements, it said. This valuation project of it»»»

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Naharnet 13h

Pakistan military chief, PM head home after Iran war diplomacy blitz

Pakistan's powerful military chief and prime minister on Saturday concluded separate visits aimed at ending the Iran war, with Field Marshal Asim Munir leaving Tehran and premier Shehbaz Sharif headed home from Turkey. Munir met Iran's top leadership and peace negotiators during a three-day visit t»»»

Al Awsat 13h

Al-Jadaan: Ending Conflicts, Securing Peace Are Essential to Sustainable Growth

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said the global economy’s ability to withstand crises depends on adopting a “unified strategic vision and swift reforms,” warning that excessive market optimism may be masking serious geopolitical risks, particularly conflicts that threaten supply security.»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Sharaa: Golan is Syrian Land, Any Other Status is Invalid

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said the Golan Heights are “occupied Syrian land” and that any recognition of Israeli sovereignty there would be “null and void,” stressing that the international community does not accept Israel’s claim. Speaking at the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Sharaa said Is»»»

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Gulf News 14h

No campus yet, AUS and Middlesex students stay online

Sharjah: The American University of Sharjah has announced that faculty and staff will return to campus from April 20, while classes and assignment submissions for students will continue online throughout the spring term, in a hybrid approach aligned with current sector flexibility. Middlesex Univer»»»

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Sputnik 15h

Will Israel Observe Ceasefire With Lebanon?

A 10-day ceasefire follows six weeks of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah that has killed more than 2,000 people and displaced more than a million more from their homes in Lebanon. Much as the previous truce clinched in 2024, Israel can interpret or reinterpret the c»»»

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UPI 15h

On This Day, April 18: Patriot Paul Revere begins midnight ride - UPI.com

On April 18, 1775, U.S. patriot Paul Revere began his famous ride through the Massachusetts countryside, crying out "The British are coming!" to rally the minutemen. 1 of 5 | On April 18, 1775, U.S. patriot Paul Revere began his famous ride through the Massachusetts countryside, crying out "The Bri»»»

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