Ya Libnan 33m

US sought open seas. Iran turned Hormuz into a toll booth—and left Lebanon to burn – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- A fireball rises from a high-rise building hit by an Israeli airstrike in the area of Abbasiyeh, on the outskirts of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, on April 8, 2026. Lebanon’s army warned people against returning to the country’s south on April 8, where the Israeli military is st»»»

Gulf News 39m

UAE closely following ceasefire announcement, affirms importance of Iran’s adherence to cessation of terrorist attacks, ensuring freedom of navigation

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates is closely following the announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The UAE is also is seeking further clarification on the agreement’s provisions to ensure Iran’s full commitment to an immediate»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on Israel’s Consulate in Istanbul

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the terrorist attack targeting the premises of the State of Israel’s Consulate in Istanbul. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed the UAE’s categorical rejection of such attacks, emphasi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar sends letters to UN, Security Council on Iranian attacks

QNA New York The State of Qatar sent two identical letters — the 12th and 13th — to António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and to Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, permanent representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and president of the Security Council for April, rega»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoEHE introduces alternative assessment procedures for 2nd semester midterm exams

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Evaluation Affairs Department, has announced the activation of alternative assessment procedures for the second semester midterm exams for students from Grade one to 11 (daytime) for the 2025/2026 academic year. The»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

‘Hour and Hour’ and QCS continue to promote prevention and early detection

Tribune News Network Doha Under the slogan ‘Window of Hope’, the Hour and Hour programme continues its community collaboration with the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) as part of joint efforts to spread health awareness and promote a culture of prevention and early disease detection through awareness in»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Fujairah reinforces its geological standing with three mining zones, unique rock diversity

FUJAIRAH: The Emirate of Fujairah is distinguished by its unique geological diversity, hosting rich rock formations that reflect a deep natural history. It features mountainous areas of scientific and mining significance, including the Kassar area, which represents a clear model of layered and comp»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon

The fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States was hanging in the balance on Wednesday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon. Washington and Tehran both claimed victory after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and negotiations »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Dominant PSG leave Liverpool right up against it in Champions League tie

Paris, France: Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, as the holders seized a clear advantage to take to Anfield for next week's return. Doue's shot in the»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that could lead to the Strait of Hormuz reopening. "A wave of relief has hit financial markets after threats of a devastating escalation of the war we»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Israel’s massacre in Lebanon tests U.S.-Iran ceasefire – Ya Libnan

Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. Marwan Naamani, In Lebanon hundreds were killed and over a thousand were injured by Israel strikes a day after a ceasefire was agreed On Wednesday morning, Israel unleashed a massive bombing campaign on Lebanon»»»

Ya Libnan 3h

Scale of killing in Lebanon ‘horrific’: UN rights chief – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- ‘Such carnage, within hours of agreeing to a ceasefire with Iran, defies belief,’ said Turk © Kawnat HAJU / AFP The scale of the killing in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday is “horrific”, the UN rights chief said, urging the international community to help end the unfolding “night»»»

Gulf News 3h

Agentic commerce: The quiet revolution in how we buy

Eman does not remember the last time she manually booked a flight. Her personal AI assistant, linked to her credit cards and loyalty programmes, quietly scans fares, checks her calendar, considers her seat and airline preferences, and then books the optimal option while she sleeps. By the time she »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Al Jazeera condemns killing of correspondent Mohammed Wishah in Gaza by Israel

Al Jazeera has released a statement about the killing of its journalist, Mohammed Wishah, in an Israeli drone attack earlier today. Here it is in full: “Al Jazeera Media Network strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent, Mohammed Wishah, followin»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Oil follows geopolitics - the sun does not

Whenever conflict erupts somewhere in the world, energy markets react with remarkable speed. Oil prices move within hours. Shipping routes suddenly dominate strategic discussions. Governments quietly review reserves, supply chains and vulnerabilities. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'return to battle at any moment' against Iran

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel remains prepared to confront Iran if necessary, despite a truce reached between the United States and Iran. "Let me be clear: We still have objectives to complete, and we will achieve them -- either through agreement or through r»»»

Gulf News 4h

Portfolio construction must evolve for a new market era

Markets have accelerated beyond recognition. Themes that dominate for years now peak in quarters: AI infrastructure powered 2024 returns, defense surged through 2025 geopolitical shifts, deep tech looms next. Investors face compressed cycles where narratives flip rapidly, liquidity ebbs sharply, an»»»

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UPI 4h

FBI: Russia-backed Fancy Bear hackers used Wi-Fi routers to steal data - UPI.com

A Russian hacking group called Fancy Bear used poorly-protected Wi-Fi routers to hack into governments, the FBI said. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- A Russian hacking group financed by the spy agency GRU managed a large-scale campaign to steal information about militaries and g»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate

Turkish security forces arrested nearly 200 people in a nationwide sweep one day after a shootout outside Israel's consulate in Istanbul, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Wednesday. Gurlek posted on X that officers had arrested 198 suspects in a simultaneous operation in 34 provinces against "the »»»

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Libya Herald 4h

Spending on construction has not led to price hikes and a rising dollar rate – spending by Libya’s two governments has: Belgasem Hafter

Speaking last Monday (6 April) during an opening ceremony of a department at Benghazi Medical Centre, the Director General of the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasem Khalifa Hafter, said “Do not listen to the naysayers who claim that reconstruction has led to price hikes and a rise»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Israel kills hundreds wounds over a thousand in Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire deal – Ya Libnan

Share: Israel has bombed locations across Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, in devastating attacks that authorities say has killed at least 254 people and wounded more than 1,165. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier said that Lebanon would not be included in the ceasefire. Th»»»

Daily News Egypt 5h

Fragile US-Iran ceasefire tested by early violations as Islamabad talks loom

A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has taken effect with broad international support, but early violations and continued hostilities are already casting doubt on its durability ahead of talks scheduled in Islamabad. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi hailed the announcement as “wel»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE affirms importance of Iran’s adherence to cessation of attacks

The UAE is closely following the announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and is seeking further clarification on the agreement’s provisions to ensure Iran’s full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities in the reg»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Our Programme Focuses on Living Standards, Quality of Life, Says Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev

At a meeting with the leadership of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria on Wednesday, Progressive Bulgaria coalition leader Rumen Radev said that the coalition’s programme is focused on the standard and quality of life of Bulgarian citizens – high and stable incomes and pensio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

To Overcome Statehood Crisis, Parliamentary Politics Must Follow Campaign Promises, Says Pavel Popov, Top-of-the-List Candidate of CC-DB for Varna 3rd Constituency

To overcome the statehood crisis, parliamentary politics must follow the commitments made during election campaigns, Pavel Popov, top-of-the-list candidate of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) for Varna’s 3rd multi-member constituency, said during a meeting with citizens and support»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

In Pernik, 100-Plus Business Execs Discuss Challenges to Economy at Event Initiated by Blue Bulgaria Coalition

The Blue Bulgaria Coalition organized a discussion with local business executives in Pernik on Wednesday, the coalition said in a press release. Taking part in the meeting were Dr Valentin Pavlov, a leading candidate in the Pernik constituency, Blue Bulgaria Chairman Peter Moskov, economist Nikola »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Resilience in real time: Lessons from gold’s volatility

Gold is often described as a safe haven, but in practice it responds just as quickly as any risk asset when conditions shift unpredictably. Over the past 12 months, this has been particularly evident: after climbing from around $2,625 per ounce to a recent peak above $5,500 — a surge of more than 1»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes of war despite ceasefire – Ya Libnan

Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir By Nazih Osseiran, Alexander Dziadosz and Alexander Cornwell Summary Israel launches heaviest Lebanon strikes despite Iran ceasefire Hezbollah halts attacks as Israel presses campaign Leb»»»

Ya Libnan 7h

Live Updates: Iran claims Israel violating ceasefire as it appears to maintain control over Strait of Hormuz – Ya Libnan

Share: Iran continues to control Hormu despite the ceasefire . Iran’s Foreign Minister has declared that vessels seeking to transit the Strait must coordinate directly with Iranian armed forces, subject to unspecified “technical limitations” SUMMARY Iran is accusing Israel of violating the conditio»»»

UPI 7h

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on those who supply Iran weapons - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing on Iran at the White House on Monday. On Wednesday, he announced that any country supplying weapons to Iran will face a 50% tariff. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Wednesday morning that any c»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Middle East ceasefire agreement: positive signs for global economy, energy supply

Doha: Global markets reacted quickly to the announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with oil prices falling, gold and stock prices rising, and the dollar weakening in Asian trading, raising hopes for a recovery in energy supplies, particularly those related to the Strait of»»»

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Kathimerini 8h

Three arrested in Athens drug bust

Three men aged 59, 50 and 35 were arrested on Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of trafficking large quantities of drugs in the wider Athens area, police said. Authorities seized significant quantities of cocaine and cannabis, with an estimated street value of €2.5 million. In the lead-up, intelligenc»»»

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Gulf News 8h

From 'Stone Age' to 'Golden Age': Trump’s Iran pivot

US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the Iran war has undergone a striking shift — from threats of overwhelming destruction to projecting a “Golden Age of the Middle East” following a fragile ceasefire agreement. As Washington and Tehran enter a two-week truce aimed at paving the way for negotia»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

France Unveils Rearmament Boost to Face Russia Threat

France is to ramp up explosive drone stocks by up to 400 percent by 2030, draft legislation showed Wednesday, as the country seeks to accelerate rearmament to face an aggressive Russia. The military spending bill was presented after France's top commanders said the country must be ready in the next»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

China Says Afghanistan and Pakistan Agree to Explore a ‘Comprehensive Solution’

China's government said that Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed not to escalate their conflict and to "explore a comprehensive solution” after several weeks of cross-border fighting between the two countries that has left hundreds of people killed. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Wedn»»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

High-rise blast in southern Lebanon captured as Israel continues strikes – Ya Libnan

Share: A high rise building in Tyre was bombed by Israel Wednesday , April 8, 2026 BBC Verify has been examining videos of reported strikes in southern Lebanon this morning, after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it is continuing to target Hezbollah despite ceasing attacks on Iran. One verified»»»

EU Observer 8h

Lick up, kick down: A psychiatrist’s view of how Orbán created a sick society

In Hungarian society, the rules of baseness have taken root: be ruthless, be selfish, lick upwards, kick downwards, despise the weak. We spoke with psychiatrist and writer Péter Hunčík about how society and political power have changed over the past 16 years of prime minister Viktor Orbán’s rule. F»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Iran Plans Military Response to Israeli Attacks on Lebanon, Considers even Exiting Ceasefire Agreement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Plans Military Response to Israeli Attacks on Lebanon, Considers even Exiting Ceasefire Agreement 08-04-2026 18:29 PM An informed Iran»»»

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Sputnik 8h

Pakistan's Unprecedented Moment As a US-Iran Mediator - Expert Analysis

How Pakistan managed to succeed in mediating between the US and Iran and what this means for the country's image, explained to Sputnik Dr. Zahid Shahab Ahmed. What enabled Pakistan to step into a successful mediation role between the US and Iran—and how durable could that success prove to be? Dr. Z»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Iran attacks Kuwait, UAE after strikes on its oil facilities

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates after airstrikes against oil facilities on Iran's Lavan island on Wednesday morning, state television reported. "Missile and drone attacks on the Emirates and Kuwait have taken place a few hours after the targeting of La»»»

Gulf News 9h

UK PM arrives in Saudi Arabia, welcomes Iran war truce

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, on the first stop of a Gulf tour aimed at bolstering the ceasefire in the Middle East war, Downing Street said. Starmer — on his first visit to the region since the US-Israeli war against Iran started on February 28 — was expect»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Support for Vulnerable Groups Not Provided by Political Parties, Social Policy Minister Says

Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov said on Wednesday that political parties do not provide support for vulnerable groups through hot meals, personal assistants or European Solidarity Corps programmes. Ademov was speaking in the southern town of Haskovo following reports of all»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Iran warns ships in Hormuz: Seek permission or face destruction

Dubai: Iran has warned ships near the Strait of Hormuz that they must seek permission from its naval forces before transiting the critical waterway, underscoring Tehran’s continued grip over the strategic chokepoint despite a ceasefire agreement. “You must receive permission from Iranian Sepah navy»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Panic in Lebanon as Israel Carries out Most Violent Strikes on Capital

Lebanon's government said Wednesday Israeli strikes killed dozens and wounded hundreds across the country, with the capital Beirut hit by the most violent bombardment since the start of the war with militant group Hezbollah. AFPTV's live broadcast showed plumes of smoke rising over Beirut and the s»»»

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UPI 10h

Large-scale Israeli strikes hit Beirut, Lebanese areas despite U.S.-Iran truce - UPI.com

Israel carried out strikes in Lebanon on Wednesday, hours after the United States and Iran reached a Pakistani-mediated two-week cease-fire. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 8 (UPI) -- Israel carried out intensive, large-scale airstrikes on Wednesday, targeting several neighborhoods »»»

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Al Awsat 10h

India Withdraws Bid to Host Annual UN Climate Talks in 2028

India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate Conference Of the Parties (COP33) in 2028, two government officials familiar with the matter told Reuters. India communicated its decision to not host the conference this month, the officials said, but it was not immediately cl»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Qatar revises excise tax law, targets high-sugar beverages

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority has issued Law No. (2) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Law No. (25) of 2026 on excise tax, introducing new measures targeting sugary drinks and revising how taxes on sweetened beverages are calculated. The authority stated that the changes aim to curb t»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Arab Parliament condemns continued blatant Iranian attacks against Arab Gulf states despite ceasefire

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, condemned the continued Iranian attacks against the Arab Gulf states using ballistic missiles and drones, despite the agreement reached on a ceasefire between America and Iran. He added that Iran’s continuation of these attacks after the»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Series of Israeli strikes across Lebanon kills dozens, wounds hundreds

The health ministry said in a preliminary toll that the series of Israeli strikes across Lebanon on Wednesday killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds. "In a very serious escalation, Israeli warplanes launched a wave of simultaneous airstrikes on several Lebanese areas, resulting in, in an init»»»

Al Manar 10h

Martyrs and injuries as a result of the widespread Zionist aggression on Beirut, Dahieh, the South, Bekaa, and Mount Lebanon: Al-Manar reporters - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Martyrs and injuries as a result of the widespread Zionist aggression on Beirut, Dahieh, the South, Bekaa, and Mount Lebanon: Al-Manar repo»»»