Middle East Observer 9m

Charting a Course Through the US Tariffs Ripple Effect

As the dust settles from the latest economic upheaval triggered by the US under President Trump’s administration, the world finds itself grappling with unprecedented market volatility and investor panic. The sweeping tariffs on imports from over 180 countries have set off a chain reaction of econom»»»

Middle East Observer 10m

Egypt to offer 10 more Armed Forces’ companies on stock exchange

Egypt is preparing to offer 10 more companies belonging to the Armed Forces on the stock exchange after it had offered shares in army-owned Wataniya Petroleum Company and National Company for Producing and Bottling Water (Safi), Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said last Saturday. In a press confere»»»

Al Awsat 11m

Ukraine Has Asked Türkiye to Host a Zelenskiy-Putin Meeting, FM Says

Ukraine asked Türkiye to host a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, its top diplomat said, as ‌Kyiv seeks to ‌reinvigorate stalling ‌peace ⁠talks. Foreign Minister Andrii ⁠Sybiha said Ukraine would be ready to consider any place other than ⁠Bela»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Manar 21m

Iran’s Armed Forces ‘Have Hands on Trigger’ to Respond to Any Attack

The spokesman of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that the country’s armed forces have their hands on the trigger, fully prepared to immediately strike predetermined targets if the United States or ‘Israel’ commits any aggression. In a statement issued early on Wednesday, the»»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Naharnet 21m

Iranian gunboat targets container ship off Oman coast

Iran fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war. The morning attack by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came after U.S. President Donald Trump s»»»

Arab News 32m

Kyiv shooting sparks gun ownership debate iof n Ukraine

KYIV: The killing of seven people by a gunman in Kyiv has ignited debate in Ukraine over who should be allowed to carry weapons --with many pushing for a loosening of the country’s strict gun laws.The motive of the shooter who was born in Moscow, lived in eastern Ukraine, and opened fire with a reg»»»

arabnews.com
Naharnet 34m

Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate

President Donald Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Iran's "fractu»»»

UPI 36m

On This Day, April 22: Zacarias Moussaoui pleads guilty to Sept. 11, 2001, attacks - UPI.com

On April 22, 2005, Zacarias Moussaoui, the only man charged in the United States in connection with the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. 1 of 8 | Courtroom artist Andrea Shepard leaves the courtroom after Zacarias Moussaoui pleaded guilty to co»»»

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Naharnet 44m

Israeli strike on West Bekaa kills one despite truce

An Israeli strike on Lebanon's Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. "One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an enemy dr»»»

MIA 48m

Macedonia and Kazakhstan sign two agreements on strengthening economic cooperation

Skopje, 20 April 2026 (MIA) - Macedonia and Kazakhstan signed Monday an agreement on setting up a bilateral business council and a memorandum for promotion of trade and economic cooperation, aimed at strengthening economic ties and increasing trade exchange. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and F»»»

mia.mk
The Peninsula 57m

Minister of Municipality meets Ambassador of Guinea

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea to the State of Qatar H E Thierno Abdoulaye Sow. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Actmedia 59m

PM Bolojan: It would be advisable to have SAFE Program approved by end-May

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday that the SAFE Program should be completed by the end of May, noting that negotiations are underway and that Romania stands to benefit from access to financing under more advantageous conditions than those available on the market."We are in the full proces»»»

Actmedia 59m

National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanta takes over operator of Giurgiulesti Port

The National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanta has taken over the company ICS Danube Logistics, the operator of the Giurgiulesti Port, a strategic investment for Romania, with regional and European stakes, announced on Tuesday the Minister of Transport, Ciprian Serban."I am glad that »»»

Actmedia 59m

Minister of Labor and US Ambassador to Romania discuss cooperation in field of labor and social protection

The Minister of Labor, Petre-Florin Manole, had a meeting with the US Ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, during which they discussed the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the field of labor and social protection and common directions of action in the context of current challenges on t»»»

Actmedia 59m

Over 20 Romanian companies showcased innovative defence solutions at Romanian Industry Days at NATO HQ in Brussels

'More than 20 Romanian companies have presented innovative defence solutions to NATO agencies and, as of today, have open doors to a market worth billions of euros,' said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, at the Romanian Industry Days event held at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, the M»»»

Actmedia 60m

PSD's Grindeanu does not rule out technocrat PM option

Social Democratic Party (PSD) President Sorin Grindeanu said on Tuesday that he does not rule out the possibility of the next prime minister being a technocrat.Asked on Radio Romania Actualitati how he views the option of a technocratic prime minister, Grindeanu replied: "It was rejected last year »»»

Actmedia 60m

PM Bolojan: Talks with USR, UDMR and minorities to clarify minority government framework

National Liberal Party (PNL) leader and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the party he heads will begin talks with the political groups supporting the current government - Save Romania Union (USR), the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) and the group of national minorities»»»

Actmedia 60m

PNL's mandate for consultations with President Dan - the one defined in party leadership resolution

National Liberal Party (PNL) chairman and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday that the party will attend the consultations convened by President Nicusor Dan at the Cotroceni Palace with the mandate set out in the resolution adopted by the Liberal leadership.Asked what mandate PNL will take »»»

Actmedia 60m

Liberals' resolution: Firm support for continuation of government under leadership of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan

The National Political Bureau of the PNL and the PNL Parliamentary Groups unanimously adopted, on Tuesday, a resolution expressing their firm support for the continuation of the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and for the completion of the undertaken reforms."The Nati»»»

The Budapest Times 1h

Kapitány outlines measures to boost business efficiency

A Tisza government is committed to improving the business environment for enterprises and will increase economic productivity and the efficiency of the domestic SME sector through a comprehensive series of measures, István Kapitány, the Tisza Party’s nominee for minister of economy and energy, wrot»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa kills one despite truce: state media

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.“One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an e»»»

arabnews.com
24 News Agency 1h

Thailand decides to reduce visa-free stay for tourists from 93 countries - | 24.KG

Thailand plans to reduce the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days for citizens of 93 countries and territories, Bangkok Post reported. According to the Kingdom’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, this is being done to combat crime, particularly fraudsters who abuse visa-free stays by»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE to confront ‘extremism in all forms’ vows Sheikh Abdullah after terrorist plot foiled

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait. During the call, Sheikh Jarrah Al Sabah condemned the terrorist plot »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgaria Marks Earth Day with Exhibitions, Fashion Show with Clothes from Recycled Materials

To mark Earth Day, the regional offices of the Ministry of Environment and Water will organize various initiatives in support of the global environmental protection movement, the ministry’s press office reported. Planned activities include outdoor lessons, talks, presentations, exhibitions dedicate»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar urges return to talks, supports mediation efforts

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that Qatar fully supports mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan to end US-Iran war. “Qatar continues its ongoing communication with various parties, »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 2h

US-Iran Talks Test Power Balances in Tehran as National Security Council Comes to the Forefront

After US-Israeli bombardment eliminated Iran’s supreme leader and much of its top echelons, the country’s leadership didn’t fall apart — but negotiations to end the war offer a new test. For decades, the supreme leader successfully managed several powerful factions, bringing to heel those who chall»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 2h

Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate

Washington, Tehran, Islamabad and Paris: President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and st»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
24 News Agency 2h

 Bhutan plans to take part in Second Global Mountain Summit Bishkek+25 - | 24.KG

The Kingdom of Bhutan is hosting the second interregional working session Mountains Connect, aimed at strengthening cooperation on sustainable development in mountain regions, the administration of president of Kyrgyzstan reported. The event has brought together representatives from more than 25 co»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

EAEU decides to restrict import of certain types of clothing from Vietnam - | 24.KG

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has decided to temporarily restrict the import of certain types of clothing from Vietnam. The decision was made at a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Board. According to the EEC press service, it was decided to apply a trigger-protective measure t»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Hezbollah Fires at Israel, Citing Truce Breaches

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead of US-mediated talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week. The Israeli military earlier said Iran-aligned Hezbollah had fir»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Lebanese State Not Seeking Confrontation with Hezbollah but Won’t Be Intimidated, PM Says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would not allow itself to be intimidated as it prepares direct talks with Israel to end the conflict. Salam and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris to see how »»»

english.aawsat.com
France24 3h

Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States would indefinitely extend its ceasefire with Iran, easing fears that a fragile pause in fighting could collapse as stalled peace talks remain in limbo. The move comes amid mounting diplomatic pressure, with Pakistan scrambling to bring both side»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Trump has lost the Iran war, but how badly?

The United States has a history of mistaking defeats in war for victories. In 1973, Richard Nixon declared his administration had achieved a “Peace with Honour,” which didn’t betray Washington’s South Vietnamese allies, but barely two years later, Saigon fell. In May 2003, George W Bush announced t»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

 Sadyr Japarov arrives in Astana on working visit - | 24.KG

President Sadyr Japarov arrived in Kazakhstan on April 21 on a working visit. The presidential press service reported. The head of state’s plane landed at Astana International Airport. The President was welcomed by Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. During his working visit, Sadyr Japarov»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 4h

Trump extends ceasefire to give Iran more time to negotiate

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was extending a ceasefire with Iran to give more time for negotiations, but would maintain a US naval blockade of the country's ports. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Trump posted on social media that he w»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sharjah accelerates green mobility with 100 fast EV chargers

Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has signed a strategic partnership with ION to establish a wide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the emirate, in a move to strengthen green mobility infrastructure. Under the agreement, ION, a joint venture between Beeah and Cr»»»

gulfnews.com
Ya Libnan 5h

France is ready to help Lebanon prepare negotiations with Israel, Macron tells Salam – Ya Libnan

Share: France’s President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the Élysée presidential palace in Paris, April 21, 2026. © AFP Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace late on Tuesday, with the »»»

Arab News 5h

London hosts military talks on France and UK’s Hormuz mission

LONDON: Britain will host military planners from over 30 countries for two days of talks starting Wednesday on a multinational mission led by the UK and France to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the defense ministry said. The ministry said the meeting would “advance detailed planning” o»»»

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Arab News 5h

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say

GLASGOW, Scotland: The most serious cyberattacks in the UK are now carried out by hostile nations including Russia, Iran and China, the head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) will say in a speech Wednesday. Richard Horne, the head of the NCSC — part of the U.K’s signals intelligence»»»

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BNE 7h

Nigeria signs $1bn steel investment deal with India's Rashmi Metaliks Group

Nigeria has signed a $1bn investment agreement with India’s Rashmi Metaliks Group as Abuja steps up efforts to rebuild domestic steel production, reduce imports and expand higher-value industrial output from its mineral resources, Leadership has reported. »»»

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BNE 7h

Argentina's Milei cements Israel alliance as self-declared world's most Zionist president

Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

US and Cuba talk in Havana but cannot agree on what was said

Cuba has confirmed that senior officials from Havana and Washington held face-to-face talks on the island in early April, in the highest-level diplomatic encounter between the two governments in nearly a decade, as the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the communist-run island shows »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Nigeria signs $1bn steel investment deal with India's Rashmi Metaliks Group

Nigeria has signed a $1bn investment agreement with India’s Rashmi Metaliks Group as Abuja steps up efforts to rebuild domestic steel production, reduce imports and expand higher-value industrial output from its mineral resources, Leadership has reported. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Nigeria fintech Flutterwave denies $75mn government investment, imminent IPO plans

Nigerian fintech Flutterwave has denied reports that the country’s federal government plans to invest $75mn in the company, pushing back against claims that the move was linked to a potential initial public offering. Local»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

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. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Brazil bets on AI data hub ambitions as companies pour billions into smart logistics

Brazil's government unveiled plans to position the country as a major global hub for artificial intelligence data processing and storage, just as Brazilian and multinational companies race to automate their logistics networks in a sign of the country's broader digital transformation ambitions. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

ISTANBUL BLOG: Message for the CHP. The number of jailed opposition mayors in Turkey has reached 24

The number of jailed main opposition party mayors in Turkey reached 24 as of April 18, according to data compiled by Intellinews. Official statistics covering the wide-scope operations are not available. (See sta»»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 7h

UAE affirms importance of freedom of navigation, facilitating supply chains to secure agricultural inputs, stability of regional, global food security

DUBAI: The UAE reaffirmed that food security is a sovereign pillar and fundamental to national security, calling for "proactive and adaptive strategies" that strengthen supply chain resilience and shield regional and global food systems from the shocks of a volatile geopolitical and climatic landsc»»»

gulfnews.com
France24 8h

Iran's participation in US talks unclear

Mediator Pakistan has yet to receive a formal response from Iran on whether it would send a delegation for a second round of talks with the United States, Islamabad's information minister said."Formal response from Iranian side about confirmation of delegation to attend Islamabad Peace Talks is sti»»»

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France24 8h

Macron to host Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace late on Tuesday, with the president expected to reaffirm his support for the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, three days after the death of a French peacekeeper in southern Lebanon.»»»

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