Qatar Tribune 3h

Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026: Qatar athletes to participate in 7 disciplines

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 spor»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Awareness session on ‘QU strategic positioning’ held

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) organized an awareness session titled “Qatar University Strategic Positioning 2050” with the participation of the university’s leadership, faculty members, and administrative staff. The session aimed to present the university’s major strategic directi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

talabat enables in-app donations for Lebanon through QRCS

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region, has partnered with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), its trusted and licensed local charity partner to provide emergency relief efforts in Lebanon through in-app donations. Three dedicated donation optio»»»

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EU Observer 4h

Orbán era is over, as Tisza scores historic victory in Hungary

The centre-right opposition Tisza Party of Péter Magyar won the parliamentary election in Hungary with a two-thirds majority, while prime minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz suffered a devastating defeat. With more than 50 percent of votes counted, Tisza had already secured 136 out of 199 seats in parli»»»

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EU Observer 4h

Who is Péter Magyar – the ex-regime insider who crushed Orbán?

Just over two years ago, he was an unknown figure in Hungarian public life. Out of nothing, he built the largest opposition party, which, after 16 years, defeated Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, long considered unbeatable.Magyar had always aspired to wield significant influence, but it took a long time befo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

GERB-UDF Candidate Petkova: True Strength Lies in Faith

Temenuzhka Petkova, top-of-the-list candidate of GERB-UDF in the 19th multi-member constituency in Ruse, said on Sunday that "the true strength of a person lies in faith", the coalition’s campaign team said in a press release. Her remarks came after a meeting with a local priest at the Holy Dormiti»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Turkey opposition figure arrested in graft probe

A regional head of Turkey's main opposition party was arrested Sunday as part of a corruption investigation, local media reported. Umit Erkol, chair of the Ankara provincial branch of the Republican People's Party (CHP), was taken into custody along with eight other people as part of a graft invest»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, returns to No.1

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival. Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year afte»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Union Berlin appoint first female head coach in Bundesliga history after Baumgart sacking

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin have named Marie-Louise Eta as manager, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history, after Steffen Baumgart was sacked on Sunday. Eta becomes the first female top-flight coach of a men's team in a major European league. The 34-year-old, who was »»»

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EU Observer 9h

I accidentally landed an exclusive with a Hungarian minister at my polling station

In the highly orchestrated world of Hungarian politics, where government ministers rarely stray from the safety of state-controlled media, reality sometimes bypasses the gatekeepers. On election day, while waiting in line to vote with my family, I found myself standing just paces away from Gergely »»»

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Gulf News 9h

UAE President receives Indian Minister of External Affairs

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India. During the meeting, Dr Jaishankar conveyed to His Highness the greetings of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, and his wishes for the »»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Rapid Recovery of Oil Facilities Reinforces Saudi Arabia’s Reliability as a Global Energy Supplier

Saudi Arabia demonstrated exceptional readiness and a rapid response in containing the fallout from the recent attacks on some of its oil facilities, restoring operations in record time. It swiftly repaired damage and brought production systems back online with high efficiency. The Kingdom’s succes»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Saving a centuries-old Japanese confection from extinction

Kyoto: Near the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden lies the traditional Japanese sweets shop Suhamaya. In the shop’s display window facing Marutamachi Street, passersby can see a confection known as "suhama,” which has a unique design inspired by the shape of a beach. Suhama is said to have originated in »»»

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Naharnet 10h

Hezbollah denies link to cell accused of planning Damascus attack

Hezbollah denied on Sunday any link to a cell accused by Syrian authorities of planning an attack on a religious figure in Damascus, saying it conducts no activity in the country. Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that security forces had arrested a woman attempting to plant an explosive devi»»»

EU Observer 11h

[Interview] Hungarian journalist on life in Orbán’s media: ‘The moment they told me what I couldn’t ask, I knew it wouldn’t last’

Alinda Veiszer is a Hungarian television editor, presenter, journalist, and author. She became known at a time when she was working in Hungarian public media. In recent years, she has run her own channel on Patreon, where she publishes conversations with some of the best-known figures in Hungarian »»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Israeli Strike Kills Infant Girl in South Lebanon during Father's Funeral

Wrapped in bloodied bandages, Aline Saeed, seven, barely survived the Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon last week. She was there to bury her father as hopes of a truce spread across the region, but a new strike killed her infant sister and other relatives. The strike on the Saeed family h»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Australia PM to travel to Malaysia, Brunei for fuel talks

Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Brunei and Malaysia to discuss energy and food security, his office said on Sunday, continuing regional efforts to shore up fuel supplies for a nation reliant on imports. Albanese will travel to Brunei and Kuala Lumpur from April 14 »»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Qatar announces 34-athletes delegation for Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 sports. Abdulla A»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Saudi Energy Companies in 2025: Billion-Dollar Profits Defy Market Volatility

In 2025, the Saudi energy sector demonstrated a superior ability to fortify its financial gains and navigate global market fluctuations, achieving a net profit exceeding $92.5 billion (347.2 billion riyals). Despite pressures imposed by the global supply-and-demand equation and supply chain disrupt»»»

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Middle East Observer 12h

Egypt’s Mobile Manufacturing Sector Raises Local Content Amid Rising Costs

Mobile phone manufacturers in Egypt have increased the local component ratio in domestically produced devices by approximately 15 percentage points, reaching between 55% and 60%, up from around 45% previously, according to multiple sources cited by Asharq Business. The shift reflects a strategic re»»»

The Peninsula 12h

Teenage sprint star Gout powers to 200m win in blistering 19.67sec

Sydney: Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout ran a blistering 19.67 seconds to win the 200m at the Australian championships on Sunday, faster than Usain Bolt at the same age. Fellow Australian Aidan Murphy also cracked the 20-second mark, coming second in 19.88 -- the two quickest times of the year a»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Union's Eta becomes first female coach in top-five European leagues

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Sunday named Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first female manager of a men's team in a top-five European league, after former mentor Steffen Baumgart was sacked. The 34-year-old will take over for the remainder of the season. "I am delighted th»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Irish police arrest man over alleged criminal damage at Shannon airport

London: Police in Ireland on Sunday said officers had arrested a man who entered "an unauthorised area" of Shannon airport, as social media footage appeared to show a man climbing onto a US Air Force plane. The Shannon hub is controversial in Ireland for facilitating the movement of US troops, prov»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Economic Shock of Mideast War to Cast Shadow over IMF, World Bank Meetings

Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington this week under the shadow of the war in the Middle East, which has delivered a third major shock to the global economy after the COVID pandemic and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Top International Monetary Fun»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

BSP - United Left Brings "Solidarity Easter" to Over 200 Families in Varna

The BSP - United Left coalition carried out the Solidarity Easter initiative in Varna and brought joy to more than 200 families in the region, the coalition's press office said on Sunday. The idea was launched by the Youth Organization of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) chapter in the coastal c»»»

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Gulf News 14h

ADNOC Gas, Fertiglobe flagged top picks in Bernstein MENA call

Dubai: Bernstein has initiated coverage on the MENA energy sector with a bullish view on UAE-listed ADNOC Gas and Fertiglobe, naming both among its top investment picks and pointing to strong cashflow visibility, sovereign backing and disciplined capital structures. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Pakistan Seeks Deeper Economic Ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan called for stronger economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia during a visit by Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, who held talks with the country’s top leadership in Islamabad. The visit, the first by a senior Saudi official since a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, came a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Anti-Corruption Bloc Candidate Proposes Infrastructure Solutions for Ruse Region

Viktor Stoyanov, top-of-the-list candidate of the Anti-Corruption Bloc in the 19th multi-member constituency in Ruse, outlined proposals to improve transport infrastructure in the region in a statement to the media. He identified the curve near Polsko Kosovo as dangerous, suggesting either a new se»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Pakistan confirms it will continue role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and US

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister HE Mohammad Ishaq Dar stressed Sunday, April 12, 2026, that his country will continue to play its role to facilitate engagement and dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America in the days t»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Three-month ban for drunk driver after Dubai accident

Dubai: A foreign driver has been fined Dh10,000 and had her licence suspended for three months after losing control of her vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol, causing a traffic accident that damaged two cars. The Dubai court found the driver guilty of driving “in an abnormal condi»»»

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Gulf News 16h

How a failure in medical protocols led to a Dh100,000 Dubai court ruling

Dubai: A hospital in Dubai and a doctor have been ordered to compensate a couple after the loss of their unborn child, with a court awarding Dh100,000 in moral damages. The Court of First Instance found that, while it could not be definitively established that earlier intervention would have saved »»»

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RT 16h

RT’s essential guide to the Hungarian election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing the most serious threat to his power in decades, in an election that’s drawn in the EU, US, and Ukraine. RT explores the players, the stakes, and the dirty tricks shaping the Hungarian election. We’ve delved into the election in our ‘Battle for Hungar»»»

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Gulf News 17h

How Pakistan’s solar boom became a geopolitical buffer

Driven by spiralling electricity tariffs, erratic supply, and policy uncertainty, Pakistan citizens — particularly the urban middle and upper classes — opted out of a failing electricity grid. What began as a private coping mechanism has, quite unexpectedly, evolved into a strategic national buffer»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Team Qatar on pole at ELMS season opener in Barcelona

Doha: Team Qatar GT made a strong start to its 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) campaign after securing pole position in the GT category during qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya yesterday. Running the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 in collaboration with Iron Lynx, Team Qatar GT features a dri»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Alsharbatly tops Diamond, Gohal wins Bronze Tour at Hathab

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Alsharbatly delivered a commanding performance to secure victory in the Diamond Tour during the tenth round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s (QEF) main arena yesterday. Competing in the Accumulator with Joker clas»»»

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Al Awsat 17h

At Least 30 Dead in Stampede at Haiti’s Historic Laferriere Citadel

At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could rise. Jean Henri Petit, head of Civil Protection for Haiti's Nord Department, said the stampede occurred at the Laferriere Citadel, an early-19th-centur»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

QU hosts awareness session on varsity’s strategic positioning towards 2050

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) organised an awareness session titled, ‘Qatar University Strategic Positioning 2050’ with the participation of the university’s leadership, faculty members, and administrative staff. The session aimed to present the university’s major strategic directions and enha»»»

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UPI 17h

On This Day, April 12: U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh evacuated - UPI.com

On April 12, 1975, the U.S. military evacuated Americans from the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as part of Operation Eagle Pull. 1 of 6 | U.S. Marines assist in the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 12, 1975. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy April 12 (UPI) -- On this date in »»»

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The Peninsula 18h

PHCC, Qatar University expand partnership to advance clinical training

THE PENINSULA DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and Qatar University (QU) continue to strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership dedicated to developing a skilled, future-ready, and interprofessional health workforce for Qatar. Through this collaboration, PHCC health centre»»»

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Al Majalla 19h

The Iran war brought Russia both opportunity and risk

The strategy of providing limited support to Iran while maintaining an indirect role in the US-Israeli war seemed to have paid off for Moscow. Yet, despite all the short-term benefits Russia derived from instability in the Middle East, from a strategic planning perspective, an extended war in Iran »»»

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The Peninsula 19h

MoEHE announces resumption of in-person learning in all schools today

Doha, Qatar: Based on the approved academic calendar, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the resumption of in-person learning and service delivery in nurseries, kindergartens, public and private schools, and educational service centres, effective today, April 12, 2026. The Min»»»

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BNE 19h

Fitch downgrades outlook on Turkey as war impacts drain FX reserves

Fitch Ratings late on April 10 downgraded its rating outlook on Turkey to Stable from Positive in response to a marked decline in central bank FX reserves in the face of economic impacts caused by the conflict in the Middle East. »»»

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BNE 19h

Taiwan’s lethal road culture - where red lights don’t mean stop

Taiwan likes to present itself as a modern, developed democracy in sharp contrast to its authoritarian neighbour. But step off the plane and onto any Taiwanese street, and a very different reality quickly emerges: one in which basic public safety is dangerously absent. »»»

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BNE 19h

Fitch downgrades outlook on Turkey as war impacts drain FX reserves

Fitch Ratings late on April 10 downgraded its rating outlook on Turkey to Stable from Positive in response to a marked decline in central bank FX reserves in the face of economic impacts caused by the conflict in the Middle East. »»»

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BNE 19h

Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan

On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»

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BNE 19h

Japan PM tells Deep Purple: ‘You are my god’

Japan’s first ever female prime minister Sanae Takaichi told British rock band Deep Purple “you are my god” during a meeting in Tokyo. According to the BBC, Takaichi, who has said she has listened to the band since pr»»»

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BNE 19h

Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan

On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»

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BNE 19h

Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan

On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»

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BNE 19h

As Lebanon, Israel negotiations begin Hezbollah hardens it line

At a decisive moment, as the Lebanese state takes a bold step toward negotiations as a gateway to ending the war and halting the collapse, the Secretary-General of the banned organization Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, emerges to tell the Lebanese that what he calls the “resistance” will continue… »»»

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BNE 19h

As Lebanon, Israel negotiations begin Hezbollah hardens it line

At a decisive moment, as the Lebanese state takes a bold step toward negotiations as a gateway to ending the war and halting the collapse, the Secretary-General of the banned organization Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, emerges to tell the Lebanese that what he calls the “resistance” will continue… »»»

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