Naharnet 18m

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy

Buoyed by the election of a new leader in Hungary, Europe's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to forge plans of action on multiple crises from the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian hybrid attacks, and economic instability as the war in Iran drives up energy prices worldwide. But it is the Europ»»»

Gulf News 28m

Pakistan Navy test-fires ‘Taimoor’ anti-ship cruise missile

Dubai: The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live weapon firing of the indigenously developed ‘Taimoor’ air-launched cruise missile, marking a significant enhancement in the country’s maritime strike capability, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. In a statement, the Inter-Services »»»

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RT 32m

Hungary’s Magyar signals ICC reversal, says Netanyahu could be arrested

Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has said he would order the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, marking a sharp reversal of predecessor Viktor Orban’s policy. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Magyar said he would halt Hungary’s wit»»»

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Arab News 41m

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»»»

arabnews.com
Tanjug 51m

Mesarovic: Chinese investments in Serbia have exceeded 7.2 bln euros

FOSHAN - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic said on Tuesday in Foshan, China, that Chinese investments in Serbia had exceeded 7.2 bln euros and that the processing industry held potential for advancement of cooperation. Serbia's processing industry has already demonstrated»»»

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Arab News 52m

Stars illuminate pilgrims’ paths across desert

ALULA: In the past, pilgrimage routes were neither paved nor clearly marked and travelers relied on the skies as their guide, reaching their destinations by observing the movement and positions of the stars. Throughout history, stars have served as a primary navigational tool, helping humankind det»»»

arabnews.com
Middle East Observer 55m

unpredictable absence

by Maye Sadek An Egyptian casts her vote during the first round of Egyptian parliamentary elections, at a polling station in Alexandria, Egypt, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) Egypt started this week the last step of its transitional roadmap with the first phase of the parliamentary »»»

Arab News 1h

EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action

BRUSSELS: European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday for suspending a European Union pact governing its relationship with Israel, but the bloc remained divided on whether to take action. Arriving at an EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg, a number of ministers called fo»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Vance, Ghalibaf to arrive in Pakistan early Wednesday

There appeared to be movement toward another round of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks Tuesday as two regional officials told The Associated Press that both countries have signaled a return to Pakistan for discussions. There was no immediate word on timing of talks. A fragile ceasefire is set to expire. T»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Taiwan leader postpones trip to Eswatini after overflight permits revoked

Taipei: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed an official trip to Eswatini, the democratic island's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after several countries revoked overflight permits following "intense pressure" from China, a senior aide said Tuesday. China claims Taiwan is part of its ter»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Asyad Group, Ligentia to build tech-driven global logistics powerhouse

Muscat / London: Asyad Group, a global integrated logistics provider, and Ligentia Group, a premier UK-based tech-enabled supply chain services provider, today announced a strategic transaction that will see Ligentia join Asyad Group. This landmark acquisition marks a significant milestone for both»»»

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France24 2h

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus named successor

Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on Sept. 1 after nearly 15 years leading the iPhone maker, handing the role to hardware chief John Ternus. Cook, 65, will become executive chairman. Under his tenure, Apple’s market value rose by more than $3.6 trillion, marking a period of sustained growth. Apple »»»

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DW 2h

Apple switches CEO: What it means for the iPhone maker

BusinessUnited States of AmericaApple switches CEO: What it means for the iPhone makerNik MartinApple's top hardware engineer John Ternus will lead the $4 trillion iPhone maker, as Tim Cook steps back. Will Apple chase rivals for the smartest intelligence, or deliver the best personal AI experience»»»

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RT 2h

The Onion seeks to turn Alex Jones’ Infowars into a parody of itself

Satirical outlet The Onion is seeking to take temporary control of Alex Jones’ Infowars and transform it into what its executives describe as a parody version of the conspiracy platform, under a new court-backed proposal tied to the broadcaster’s Sandy Hook defamation liabilities. The plan, submitt»»»

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RT 2h

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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The Peninsula 2h

UN: 7,900 people died, disappeared on migration routes in 2025

Geneva: Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations' migration agency said Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The UN's International Organization for Migration said people were being forced into dangerous,»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
RT 2h

Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 55: Fortification via the V-Strategy – the Poisoned Chalice Equation

Few figures in contemporary American politics have risen as swiftly or as improbably as US Vice President J.D. Vance, propelled from relative obscurity to the very apex of power. Yet this meteoric ascent carries its own perils: What appears as extraordinary fortune conceals, under the surface, the »»»

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Arab News 2h

Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE: Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his preaching about God’s mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people.“We thank the Lord for the great gift of the life of Francis, to the church and the world,” L»»»

arabnews.com
Al Awsat 3h

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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MIA 3h

Mickoski: Macedonia among top three European countries with comprehensive measures against price shocks, fuel prices to drop

Skopje, 19 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Sunday that Macedonia is among the three European countries implementing the most comprehensive measures to ease the impact of price shocks, adding that gasoline and diesel prices are expected to decrease by 1.5 denars starting Mo»»»

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EU Observer 3h

EU court deals major blow to Orbán’s legacy and anti-gay crackdown

Europe’s top court has ruled against Hungary’s homophobic laws, further dismantling Viktor Orbán’s far-right legacy which drew inspiration from Russian-style policies. The Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice on Tuesday (21 April) said Hungary’s child protection laws were unlawful because the»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

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»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 3h

Fired UK official says he felt pressure to clear Mandelson

London: The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to Washington said Tuesday that he felt political pressure from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to rush through the appointment despite security concerns. The testimony by former For»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

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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24 News Agency 3h

European Immunization Week kicks off in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

European Immunization Week kicked off in Kyrgyzstan on April 20. Gulbara Ishenapysova, Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a press conference. According to her, up to 75,000 children and adults are vaccinated annually during the European Im»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar participates in 38th session of FAO Regional Conference for NENA

Doha, Qatar The State of Qatar participated in the 38th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NENA), held in the United Arab Emarites via video conferencing. The Qatari delegation was headed by Assistant Unde»»»

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Arab News 3h

Jordan building permits rise 26% to over 4k as smaller projects grow

RIYADH: Building permits issued in Jordan rose 26 percent to 4,199 in the first two months of 2026, up from 3,329 in the same period last year, according to data from the Department of Statistics Jordan. The increase came even as total licensed construction area fell to 1.42 million sq. meters from»»»

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France24 3h

Cuba confirms talks with US officials, urges end to Trump energy blockade

A senior Cuban diplomat said on Monday that Havana recently hosted talks with US officials, as the island grapples with a deep crisis under President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign. Foreign ministry official Alejandro Garcia said delegations included US assistant secretaries and Cuba’s deputy for»»»

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Tanjug 3h

Lajovic through to final of Madrid Masters qualifiers

MADRID - Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic is through to the final of the Madrid Masters qualifiers after a 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the first qualifying round on Monday evening. The Serbian, who won after two hours and eight minutes of play, will next face Chris Rodes»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Has India’s last school been built?

Thiruvananthapuram: For decades, India grappled with a surging population problem, and school textbooks explained the dangers of an exploding population. That trend has distinctly reversed now, with a steadily declining fertility rate, which in turn is manifesting in many ways – like school closure»»»

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UPI 4h

Police seek arrest warrant for Hybe chairman over alleged unfair stock trading - UPI.com

Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Sept. 15, 2025, for questioning over unfair stock trading allegations. File Photo by Yonhap Police said Tuesday they have filed for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman and founder of»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Aldar, Mubadala acquire Masdar City asset ‘The Link’ for Dh654 million

Dubai: Aldar Properties and Mubadala Investment Company have acquired “The Link” at Masdar City for Dh654 million, expanding their joint real estate portfolio in Abu Dhabi. The acquisition was completed through a joint venture established in 2024 and adds a fully leased, income-generating asset wit»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO after 15-year run

San Francisco, United States: Apple's Tim Cook will step down as the California tech giant's chief executive this year, handing the top job to a company veteran as it navigates a technology landscape being upended by AI. The 65-year-old Cook, who ran Apple for 15 years after taking the reins from i»»»

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RT 4h

Charles Michel accuses von der Leyen of ‘super authoritarian’ rule

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has turned EU governance into a “super authoritarian” system, former European Council President Charles Michel has said, accusing her of overstepping her mandate. Michel, who worked alongside von der Leyen for five years from 2019 until 2024, has b»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 4h

EGA to acquire 80% of Italy’s Eco Green, expanding aluminium recycling footprint

Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium said it plans to acquire an 80% stake in Italian recycling firm Eco Green, as it accelerates expansion of its aluminium recycling business in Europe. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The deal, which is subject to re»»»

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UPI 4h

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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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Media Review: April 21

The major Bulgarian media outlets continue to cover the results and aftermath of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, whose decisive winner is ex-president and former Air Force chief Rumen Radev and the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, which will have a comfortable majority in the next legisla»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

National Mental Health Helpline marks six years of supporting Qatar’s population

Doha, Qatar: The National Mental Health Helpline (NMHH) at Hamad Medical Corporation, a primary point of access for mental health support in Qatar, is marking its sixth anniversary. The Helpline answered 19,238 in 2025, highlighting the need for accessible mental health support across Qatar. The He»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

 Two tunnels and 50 bridges to be built on Barskoon—Bedel road - | 24.KG

Geodetic and engineering-geological surveys along the entire length of Barskoon —Bedel road have been completed. Construction is proceeding according to the approved schedule. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. Concrete plants, crushing and gra»»»

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France24 4h

Musk fails to appear at French court hearing over sexualised AI deepfakes on X

Tech magnate Elon Musk, who has owned the X platform since 2022, failed to appear at his court hearing on Monday, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. The billionaire, founder of Tesla and the aerospace company SpaceX, had been summoned by French authorities as part of an investigation launched»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi sports investment opportunities near $5bn, says ministry official  

RIYADH: The current investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s sports sector amount to SR18 billion ($5 billion), paving the way for the market to reach around SR85 billion by 2030, according to Basem Ibrahim, Sport Sector Investment Development Director at the Saudi Ministry of Investment. Ibrahim»»»

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The Srpska Times 4h

What Awaits Us in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?

Those who change the rules will win, not those who know more. Once the privilege of large technology companies, artificial intelligence has today become an everyday tool for almost everyone, from teenagers seeking advice about love to those using it for the simplest decisions like what to cook for »»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE’s global role ‘cannot be overlooked’, says Al Nuaimi

Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as a trusted and influential global partner with strong strategic ties to the US, playing a role on the international stage that cannot be overlooked by major powers, a member of the Federal National Council (FNC) said. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, chairman of the »»»

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BNE 4h

India’s renewable surge hits critical mass as solar drives structural shift

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

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BNE 4h

India’s renewable surge hits critical mass as solar drives structural shift

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

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BNE 4h

India’s renewable surge hits critical mass as solar drives structural shift

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

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BNE 4h

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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The Peninsula 5h

Associated British Foods to spin off Primark clothes brand

London: Associated British Foods announced Tuesday that it would spin off its budget fashion chain Primark, splitting up one of the country's largest consumer businesses. "A demerger of Primark is the best way to maximise long-term returns for shareholders, reflecting Primark's scale today and the »»»

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Gulf News 5h

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 Awsat 5h

EU Top Diplomat Expects ‘Positive Decisions’ on Ukraine Loan

EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said she expected "positive decisions" on Wednesday to unblock a badly needed 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) loan for Ukraine, as hopes rise Hungary will drop its veto. "We expect some positive decisions tomorrow (Wednesday) on the 90 billion loan. Ukraine really needs »»»

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