Al Awsat 19m

Iraq Says Has ‘Understandings’ to Bypass Hormuz Blockade

Baghdad's oil ministry said Tuesday it has "understandings" with the United States and Iran to reduce the impact of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Iraqi oil exports. The ministry did not elaborate or say when these reported understandings were reached. But Iran announced earlier this month»»»

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Gulf News 21m

Syringe reuse at Pakistan hospital infects 331 children with HIV, probe reveals

Dubai: An undercover investigation by BBC News has exposed serious infection control failures at a government hospital in Pakistan, where staff were filmed reusing syringes on children—practices experts say may have fuelled a surge in HIV infections. The footage, recorded over 32 hours inside THQ H»»»

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Gulf News 30m

Sharjah draws 113 nationalities, property deals hit Dh18.5 billion in Q1

Dubai: Sharjah’s real estate market recorded transactions worth Dh18.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 40.7% from a year earlier, with investors from 113 nationalities active across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The data, released by the Sharjah»»»

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MIA 30m

'Fitch' affirms BB+ credit rating with stable outlook, confirms sustainable economic stability and trust in economic policies

Skopje, 9 April 2026 (MIA) - Credit ratings agency "Fitch" has affirmed North Macedonia's BB+ rating with stable outlook, sending a clear signal of trust in the country's economic policies, said the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. In its latest report, Fitch says North Macedonia’s ‘BB+’ rating is »»»

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24 News Agency 37m

 German Development Bank mission begins work in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A mission of German Development Bank KfW has started its work in Kyrgyzstan and will continue until April 23. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health, First Deputy Minister Tilek Mamadaliev met with KfW Senior Portfolio Manager for the Healthcare Sector in Kyrgyzstan, Thomas Finken,»»»

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Novinite 42m

"No Untouchables" - Bulgarian Authorities Seize €1 Million in Crackdown on Vote Buying

Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry has seized a total of 1 million euros during ongoing operations targeting vote buying, according to an announcement by Acting Secretary General Chief Commissioner Georgi Kandev. The funds, he said, were intended to manipulate electoral outcomes by influencing voters. In»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 42m

National Repository for Radioactive Waste Unveiled at Kozloduy Plant

A National Repository for Radioactive Waste was unveiled by caretaker Minister of Energy Traicho Traikov near the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant on Tuesday. He described the repository as unique and one of the most modern in Europe, allowing Bulgaria to store low- and intermediate-level waste for 60 »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 42m

Fuel Reserves Should Be Used Only in Case of Shortages, Not to Control Prices, Says Energy Minister

Bulgaria's 90-day fuel reserves should not be used to reduce prices but must be preserved as a buffer in case of physical shortages, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov told journalists on Tuesday after the opening of the National Repository for Radioactive Waste at the Radiana site near Kozl»»»

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Gulf News 46m

Why Zayn Malik loves Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan?

Dubai: Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik isn’t just casually aware of Bollywood. He loves those glossy musicals and is even a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan. “I’m always watching Indian films,” Zayn said in a recent interaction, adding that his favourite Shah Rukh Khan film is Main Hoon Na. It’s a»»»

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BNE 48m

Argentina heads to IMF talks with weak reserves and currency concerns

Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo will travel to Washington in the coming days for the International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings, facing mounting concerns over weak foreign reserves and exchange rate dynamics that could complicate approval of the programme’s second review. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Czechoslovak Group owner said to be in talks with PPF to acquire largest commercial TV station in Slovakia

Michal Strnad, Czech owner of regional weaponry and ammunition conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG), is said to be in talks with the richest Czech investment company PPF Group over a sale of TV Markíza, the biggest commercial television station in Slovakia. »»»

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BNE 48m

MOL-NIS deal faces uncertainty after Orbán defeat

The planned sale of a majority stake in Serbia’s oil company NIS to Hungary’s MOL Group has become increasingly uncertain following Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary’s general election, though Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said he still expects a deal to proceed. »»»

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BNE 48m

MOL-NIS deal faces uncertainty after Orbán defeat

The planned sale of a majority stake in Serbia’s oil company NIS to Hungary’s MOL Group has become increasingly uncertain following Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary’s general election, though Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said he still expects a deal to proceed. »»»

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BNE 48m

Croatia’s seasonal workers demand higher pay as labour shortages persist

Seasonal workers in Croatia are demanding higher wages ahead of the summer tourist season, as ongoing labour shortages have forced employers to recruit both regionally and from as far afield as South Asia. A survey by Alma»»»

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BNE 48m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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BNE 48m

Bulgaria elections ‘not for sale’, PM says ahead of vote

Bulgaria’s caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov said elections “are not for sale” as authorities stepped up efforts to curb vote buying and manipulation ahead of a parliamentary vote on April 19. Speaking to Politico in »»»

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Novinite 54m

€7.3 Billion on the Table: Is Bulgarian Business Ready for Europe’s Defense Boom?

Europe is undergoing a fundamental shift in how it approaches defense, moving beyond increased spending toward the creation of an entirely new industrial ecosystem. At the center of this transformation is the European defense Fund (EDF), backed by €7.3 billion for the 2021-2027 period and more than»»»

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Gulf News 54m

UAE consumers lose 83 million hours a year to slow, broken service

Dubai: Customers across the UAE are losing more than 83 million hours each year dealing with slow and inefficient service, highlighting the gap between rising expectations and how support is delivered on the ground. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New research from Ser»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 54m

National Repository for Radioactive Waste Unveiled in Kozloduy

A National Repository for Radioactive Waste was unveiled by caretaker Minister of Energy Traicho Traikov near the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant on Tuesday. He described the repository as unique and one of the most modern in Europe, allowing Bulgaria to store low- and intermediate-level waste for 60 »»»

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Naharnet 55m

Macron, Starmer to co-chair talks on Strait of Hormuz mission to protect shipping

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will co-chair a conference Friday in Paris, bringing together non-belligerent nations willing to participate in a mission in the Strait of Hormuz “when security conditions allow.” Other participants will take part via videocon»»»

BNE 55m

Czechoslovak Group owner said to be in talks with PPF to acquire largest commercial TV station in Slovakia

Michal Strnad, Czech owner of regional weaponry and ammunition conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG), is said to be in talks with the richest Czech investment company PPF Group over a sale of TV Markíza, the biggest commercial television station in Slovakia. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 56m

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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Business-review 57m

HomeRun: Demand for cleaning services has increased by 57% in Romania

The analysis was based on requests for cleaning services recorded in March 2026, which were compared both to activity during the winter months and to the same period last year. Despite this significant seasonal increase, total demand remained stable year-over-year, confirming that the habit of spri»»»

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Middle East Observer 59m

Ministry of Trade and Industry

An inclusive developmental plan and reviving economic relations with African nations Addis Ababa Forum aims to establish a free-trade zone between the three major economic blocs, COMESA, SADEC and EAEC Organizing sophisticated promotional delegations, 14th of next month, which would include Senegal»»»

Sputnik 59m

Su-57E Generates Great Interest Among Rosoboronexport’s Partners - Report

Russia has already signed several contracts for the sale of the fifth-generation Su-57E fighter jet, and the list of customers for the aircraft is expanding, Russia's defense exporter Rosoboronexport reported on Tuesday ahead of the DSA-2026 arms exhibition in Malaysia. The Defense Services Asia (D»»»

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Gulf News 60m

Saudi Arabia opens bids for naming rights of five metro stations in Riyadh to boost private investment

Saudi Arabia has opened bidding for the naming rights of five metro stations, offering private investors long-term branding opportunities as part of efforts to boost revenue and partnerships. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City said bids will be accepted from April 8 to May 10 for the first phase,»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt’s Inflation Accelerates in March Amid Rising Cost Pressures

Egypt’s annual inflation rate accelerated in March 2026, reflecting renewed pressure on consumer prices driven by increases in food, transport, and energy-related costs, according to official data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The Consumer Price Index (CPI»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

EGX rebounds on ceasefire hopes, then softens as talks falter

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market staged a sharp recovery in the week to 9 April, before sentiment turned cautious again as ceasefire prospects weakened ahead of the new trading week. The EGX30 surged 4.1% on 8 April to 48,593.99 points, helping the index post weekly gains of nearly 6%. The rally was br»»»

DW 1h

Spanish PM: Srong ties with China in Europe's interest

PoliticsEuropeSpanish PM: Srong ties with China in Europe's interestMuna Turki with AFP and ReutersSpain has been one of Europe's loudest voices calling for expanding trade with China and treating it as a strategic ally, rather than an economic and geopolitical rival. https://p.dw.com/p/5C7U8Spain »»»

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Gulf News 1h

How OFWs can qualify for affordable homes in the Philippines

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including those based in the UAE, can now qualify for socialised housing units in the Philippines regardless of their monthly income, following an expansion of the government’s flagship housing programme. The move has come after Philippine president Ferdinan»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Hungary’s PM-Elect Won’t Sever Russian Energy Lifeline Despite EU Pressure - Experts

Peter Magyar may adjust Hungary’s diplomatic tone with the EU, but cooperation with Russia will remain anchored in pragmatic reality, Dmitry Suslov, deputy director of the Center for European and International Studies at Russia’s Higher School of Economics tells Sputnik. “Hungary will continue impo»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

How a security officer stepped into the art world

AbduRahman Hussein Khamis, a security officer at the National Museum of Qatar is drawing attention beyond his post, with his persistent passion for art beneath his security uniform. Beyond monitoring the galleries, AbduRahman from his post has steadily refined his artistic skills, practising brushw»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Philippines seeks US nod to buy more Russian oil

Manila: Manila said Tuesday it was seeking US permission to buy more Russian crude, as the import-dependent Philippines scrambles to shore up scant fuel supplies amid a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Philippines' sole oil refinery secured nearly 2.5 million barrels last month after seeing at»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria’s Central Bank Tightens Rules on Housing Credit

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has decided to increase the countercyclical capital buffer to 2.25%, in a move aimed at easing pressure on the rapidly growing housing credit market and strengthening the resilience of the banking system. The measure is designed as a preventive tool that requires b»»»

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Business-review 1h

Industrial policy, back in the limelight: how Romania is trying to accelerate strategic investments

Romania is launching the most ambitious industrial policy package in recent years – 9 state aid schemes, with an estimated budget of EUR 5 billion by 2032, including an instrument dedicated to projects exceeding EUR 200 million, a significant shortcoming so far in the toolkit for attracting strateg»»»

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Sana 1h

UN urges diplomacy to end Israel-Lebanon hostilities ahead of U.S.-mediated talks

New York, April 14 (SANA) The United Nations has called on Israel and Lebanon to use all available diplomatic channels to end hostilities and address outstanding issues under Security Council Resolution 1701, as U.S.-mediated talks between the two sides are expected to take place in Washington on T»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: April 14

FALLOUT OF IRAN CONFLICT 24 Chasa writes that premium diesel has surpassed the EUR 2 mark. At least three of the major gas station chains are selling this fuel at EUR 2.00, 2.02, and 2.03 per liter. Since Sunday, the prices of regular diesel and petrol have also increased by EUR 0.01, according to »»»

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UPI 1h

TV, film professionals oppose proposed Paramount-Warner merger - UPI.com

More than 1,000 film and TV professionals are voicing their opposition to the proposed Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- Hundreds of film and television professionals, including A-list stars Javier Bardem, Jane Fonda, Da»»»

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