RT 1h

Trump jumps into Hungary vote, backs Orban in tight race

US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, urging voters to “get out and vote” for his reelection ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump described Orban – his “true friend, fighter, and winner” – as a»»»

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Sana 1h

Lebanon to hold ceasefire talks with Israel in Washington

Beirut, April 10 (SANA) The Lebanese presidency announced on Friday an agreement to hold a preliminary meeting to discuss a ceasefire and set a date for negotiations between Lebanon and Israel under US mediation next Tuesday at the US State Department in Washington. In a statement, the presidency’s»»»

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RT 1h

The European Commission could freeze €1.5 billion in EU funding for reforms in Serbia – Politico

The European Commission could suspend up to €1.5 billion ($1.78 billion) in funding earmarked for EU candidate Serbia, Politico reported on Friday. Serbia received €586 million ($685 million) in grants from 2021 to 2024 as part of financial assistance tied to its EU accession process, while a furth»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah Condemns Israeli Massacre against Servicemen in Nabatieh, Calls on Government to Stop Offering Enemy Concessions

Hezbollah issued on Friday a statement that denounced the Zionist Aggression on the Government Serail in Nabatieh City, South Lebanon, calling on the government to stop offering the enemy concessions. “The Zionist enemy committed today a major massacre, completing its massacre on Black Wednesday, b»»»

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UPI 3h

Consumer sentiment at record low because of Iran war - UPI.com

Consumer sentiment is the lowest on record. File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Consumer sentiment has dropped to its lowest level on record thanks to price increases from the war with Iran, a survey released Friday indicates. The latest survey released Friday from th»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Israeli strike in Nabatiyeh kills 13 State Security personnel

An Israeli strike, one of multiple on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh on Friday, killed 13 State Security personnel, the agency said, as Lebanon prepared to start ceasefire talks with Israel. "This painful loss only strengthens our determination to achieve a ceasefire that will protect Leba»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Qatar's swift support for Lebanon reflects genuine brotherly solidarity: Lebanese Health Minister

Beirut: Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nasser El Din said Friday that Qatar's swift support for his country in the face of the repercussions of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon reflects genuine brotherly solidarity in the face of the current circumstances. Speaking to the Qatar News Agency (Q»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah Continues Bombarding ‘Israel’, Confronting Occupation Army Advance in Bint Jbeil, South Lebanon

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the enemy’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and its repeated attacks on South Lebanon, after the Resistance had adhered to the ceasefire while the enemy did not, the Islamic Resistance fighters continued bombarding heavy missiles at the »»»

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Sana 4h

Shipping firms adopt alternative routes amid rising global transport disruptions

London, April 10 (SANA) Global shipping companies are turning to unconventional routes as disruptions intensify due to the ongoing US-Israeli-Iranian war, accompanied by a sharp rise in transport costs. With no clear signs of a breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz crisis, companies have begun seeki»»»

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RT 4h

Hungary accuses Facebook of tilting election playing field against Orban

The Hungarian government has accused Facebook of interfering in the upcoming parliamentary election scheduled for Sunday by restricting the reach of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s posts while boosting the visibility of his main rival, opposition leader Peter Magyar. Speaking to Politico, government »»»

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UPI 5h

European Union travel rules could slow tourists without EU passports - UPI.com

New rules for entry into the European Union might slow down people without EU passports. File Photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA April 10 (UPI) -- The European Union has implemented a new digital border system for those traveling without an EU passport, and it's likely to cause long lines at airports and »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Iran Revolutionary Guards Officers Reject Iraqi Calls to Halt Attacks

Iraqi sources said officers from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, who oversee armed factions in Iraq, have rebuffed attempts by Shiite politicians to halt attacks inside the country. Since the outbreak of the US-Iran war, they have effectively acted as a “shadow military supervisor” in Baghdad, maintai»»»

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France24 6h

‘We thought Beirut was going to collapse’: recounting the deadliest day of the war with Israel

In a series of unannounced and unexpected attacks, Israel struck Beirut and several other parts of Lebanon without warning on Wednesday, killing more than 300 people and wounding at least 1,000. Local residents, lawyers, doctors and aid workers contacted by phone describe the “bloody” day that plun»»»

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France24 6h

Middle East war live: Israel says it ‘dismantled’ 4,300 Hezbollah sites since start of war

Israel said on Friday it had dismantled 4,300 Hezbollah sites since fighting with the militant group began last month, while Lebanon's health ministry reports that at least 1,888 people have been killed in the country. Talks between Lebanon and Israel are set to be held in Washington next week.&nbs»»»

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France24 6h

Scoop - Under the fog of ceasefire: Competing narratives over the peace talks

This week on FRANCE 24’s media show Scoop, we examine confusion over whether the US–Iran ceasefire includes Lebanon. The United States and Israel say it does not, while Iran and mediator Pakistan insist it does. Despite hopes for a lasting truce, the information war continues. Our guests this »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

US Inflation Surges 3.3% as Iran War Impact Bites

Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Wednesday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard. The nationwide sticker shock put pressure on President Donald Trump, who has ordered peace talks with Iran and faces mid-term electio»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire, Unfreezing of Assets Before Peace Talks

Iran said on Friday that blocked Iranian assets must be released and that a ceasefire must take hold in Lebanon before peace talks can proceed, throwing last-minute doubt over negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan. Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on X that the two me»»»

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Gulf News 6h

How the Philippines is working with the Holy See to strengthen migrant rights

Dubai: The Philippines is seeking to deepen its cooperation with the Holy See to advance the protection of migrant workers worldwide. During the 75th anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Holy See held in Manila, president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has noted the»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Lebanon Says Israeli Attack Killed 13 State Security Personnel in Nabatieh

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that 13 state security ‌personnel ‌were killed ‌in an ⁠Israeli strike on ⁠a governmental building in the southern city ⁠of ‌Nabatieh. In a ‌statement, Aoun ‌condemned ‌continued Israeli attacks and said targeting ‌state institutions would not ⁠deter ⁠L»»»

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RT 6h

UK digital ID scheme criticized for omitting sex and gender data

The UK’s proposed digital ID scheme has drawn criticism for not recording whether a person is male or female – traditionally a core identifier alongside name and age – after the government deemed it “not necessary” for identification. The scheme, unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year, h»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Netanyahu Requests Delay in His Corruption Trial Testimony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing the ongoing security situation in the region, Netanyahu's lawyer said in a court filing on Friday. Netanyahu's trial was set to resume on Sunday, af»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Vance Warns Iran Not to ‘Play’ the US as He Departs for Negotiations Aimed at Ending Their War

Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the US as he headed overseas for negotiations aimed at ending their war. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the six-week-old conflict with Iran to now find a»»»

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Sputnik 7h

Hezbollah Leader Vows to Fight on Against Israel Despite Peace Talks

Islamic resistance movement Hezbollah will keep fighting the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) despite the Lebanese government announcing peace talks with Israel, Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem said on Friday. “The resistance will continue until the last breath," Qassem said. "Together — as a s»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Abu Dhabi Police warn: This common app could let scammers empty your bank account

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents against downloading remote control applications on smartphones and computers, saying they are increasingly being used by scammers to access personal data and steal money. The warning, issued as part of the “Stay Alert” campaign, highlighted that whi»»»

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Libya Herald 7h

LEDA Chairman and Libyan-Italian Chamber of Commerce hold meeting

The Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA) reported yesterday that its Chairman, Mohamed Al-Hungari, held a meeting with Marco Tricomi, member of the Libyan Italian Chamber of Commerce, to discusses joint projects. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the annual Olive Exhibition held in Kho»»»

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Gulf News 7h

India burnt cash case: Justice Varma exits inquiry, resigns

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has withdrawn from the ongoing inquiry against him, citing serious procedural irregularities, denial of a fair opportunity to defend himself, and a “complete absence” of evidence linking him to the alleged recovery of burnt cash at his official res»»»

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RT 7h

Trump’s Iran ceasefire shows the limits of US power in the Middle East

Donald Trump has declared the start of a new “golden age” in the Middle East after announcing a ceasefire with Iran. The war, at least for now, has been paused. And while predictions are always risky with this White House, there is at least a chance that the fighting will not immediately resume. Th»»»

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RT 7h

Gulf states’ alliance with US and Israel a ‘debacle’ – Jeffrey Sachs

The Gulf states have emerged much weaker than Iran from the Middle East conflict, leading US academic Jeffrey Sachs has said. Countries in the region made a huge mistake by seeking protection from the US and Israel, Sachs told RT India in an exclusive interview on Thursday. “This has been a disaste»»»

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RT 7h

North Korea tests new electromagnetic and blackout bombs

North Korea has conducted a series of high-tech weapons tests as it seeks to expand its arsenal with electromagnetic weapons, carbon fiber bombs, and new mobile air defense systems, KCNA state news agency reports. The tests were conducted over the course of three days. Kim Jong-sik, a general who o»»»

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UPI 8h

Vice President JD Vance faces 'tough challenge' at Iran cease-fire talks - UPI.com

U.S. Vice President JD Vance faces probably the toughest challenge of his vice-presidency as he heads to Pakistan to neogtiate an end to a war he has until now opposed behind the scenes. Pool Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance was due to fly to I»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem to Lebanese: Resistance Will Continue Until the Last Breath - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem to Lebanese: Resistance Will Continue Until the Last Breath 10-04-2026 16:22 PM Hezbollah Secretary General »»»

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Gulf News 9h

From sceptic to dealmaker: Can Vance turn truce into peace?

Washington: Vice President JD Vance is warning Tehran not to “play” the US as he departs for Islamabad for negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the conflict with Iran to n»»»

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BNE 9h

Argentina eases glacier protection in $40bn mining push despite environmental fears

Argentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about water security. »»»

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BNE 9h

Falling battery prices make round-the-clock solar power supply viable in India

A recent report by energy think tank Ember says that declining battery storage costs have reached a level where it makes it economically viable for solar power to store and supply most of India’s electricity demand. The report says that solar combined with batteries may meet up to 90% of the countr»»»

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BNE 9h

US-brokered talks push Lebanon onto a Hezbollah fault line between sovereignty and civil war

For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation: Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon that kick off next week. »»»

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BNE 9h

US-brokered talks push Lebanon onto a Hezbollah fault line between sovereignty and civil war

For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation: Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon that kick off next week. »»»

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BNE 9h

Falling battery prices make round-the-clock solar power supply viable in India

A recent report by energy think tank Ember says that declining battery storage costs have reached a level where it makes it economically viable for solar power to store and supply most of India’s electricity demand. The report says that solar combined with batteries may meet up to 90% of the countr»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Zverev beats Fonseca to reach Monte Carlo semi-finals

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Alexander Zverev edged out Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in three sets on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals for the third time. The world number three sealed a battling 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3 victory, setting up a last-four clash with either Jan»»»

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Naharnet 9h

European, Arab pressure on Israel to stop strikes on Beirut

European and Arab states have pressured Israel to stop targeting Beirut, a Western diplomat told AFP on Friday, two days after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that left more than 300 people dead. On Thursday afternoon, the Israeli military issued a warning of incoming strikes for large, densely p»»»

RT 10h

US-Iran ceasefire leaves Gulf under Tehran’s shadow: 3 scenarios after the pause

The almost apocalyptic rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” suddenly gave way to de-escalation. By the evening of April 7, it was announced that the US and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire; shortly afterward, Israel confirmed i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil Urges Prayer and Reflection on Good Friday

Bulgarian Patriarch and Sofia Metropolitan Patriarch Daniil called on believers to bow before the Cross and accept Christ’s sacrifice with gratitude on Good Friday, speaking at St Nedelya Church ahead of the liturgy marking the day. He described Good Friday as the saddest day in Christianity, recal»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Severe weather alert issued for UAE citizens in New Zealand

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Embassy in New Zealand has urged Emirati nationals in the country to exercise caution as heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to affect several regions due to Cyclone “Faiano”. In an advisory, the mission called on citizens to remain vigilant and strictly follow safety instru»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Schengen travel update: EU activates fully digital Entry/Exit System

The European Union announced on Friday that the Entry/Exit System is now fully operational across all Schengen Area countries, marking a key step in strengthening border security. In a statement, the European Commission said the system is an advanced digital framework designed to record the entry a»»»

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24 News Agency 10h

Zheng Wu: Kyrgyzstan needs to develop private sector as key economy’s driver - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan needs to develop the private sector as a key driver of the economy. Zheng Wu, ADB Country Director for the Kyrgyz Republic, said today at the Asian Development Bank’s press briefing on the Asian Development Outlook (ADO). According to him, economy of Kyrgyzstan continues to demonstrate h»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Oil spill snarls shipping traffic in Antwerp port

Antwerp, Belgium: Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium's port of Antwerp on Friday following an overnight oil spill, Europe's second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the risks of pollution and economic damage. A port statement said the spill occurred during a "bunkering operation" -»»»

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Gulf News 10h

A fragile truce, a watchful region

‘A fragile truce’. That is how US Vice-President JD Vance has described the current ceasefire that has raised hopes in the UAE, along with countless questions. It has felt fractured since the moment it was announced. Vance is due to play a key role at the talks this weekend in Pakistan, just a few »»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE residents heed to Sheikh Mohammed’s call to raise flags in show of unity

Dubai: Residents across the UAE have responded to a call by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to raise the national flag, turning balconies, homes, and public spaces into powerful symbols of unity and resilience. Fro»»»

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Gulf News 10h

From Gaza to Iran: What happens after the guns fall silent?

Deir Al Balah: Friday marks six months since Gaza’s ceasefire deal took effect, a milestone largely lost in the confusion over the new and even more fragile ceasefire in the Iran war. The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli force»»»

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DW 10h

NASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive

BusinessNorth AmericaNASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdriveTimothy RooksNASA's renewed push to get a human mission to the Moon and Mars is not cheap or for the faint of heart. But who ends up covering the costs and what does everyone still on Earth get out of all this? https://p.dw.co»»»

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