24 News Agency 4m

Kyrgyzstan launches e-queuing system for obtaining preferential loans - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with ABank OJSC and Eldik Bank OJSC, announces the launch of an electronic queuing system for obtaining preferential loans. A tripartite agreement was signed between the ministry and partner banks»»»

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Actmedia 5m

Partnership with US EXIM Bank key to turning major projects into concrete investments

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare held talks in Washington with the leadership of US EXIM Bank on financing new strategic projects in energy and infrastructure, aimed at accelerating investments and strengthening Romania's role in regional energy security."I had another meeting in Washington with J»»»

Actmedia 5m

Bogdan Ivan, in Washington: Talks with president of World Bank Group

Bogdan Ivan, the energy minister, who is on an official visit to the US, announced on Tuesday night that the main target was to make Romania the first country in the world where the World Bank finances the production of nuclear energy. “My task in Washington is clear: Romania must be the first coun»»»

Actmedia 5m

MP Baciu meets UN Under-Secretary-General

Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Defence, Public Order and National Security in the Chamber of Deputies Andrei Baciu met last week at the United Nations headquarters with UN Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill, the two discussing the new reality generated by artificial intelligence (AI)»»»

Actmedia 5m

PM Bolojan, Hungary's PM-elect Magyar have phone conversation

The president of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR), Kelemen Hunor, said that maintaining a solid collaboration between the governments of Romania and Hungary was important, and pointed out that the presentation of the future Budapest ruling program was expected, following the electio»»»

Al Awsat 10m

Trump's Triumphal Arch Gets Official Name

It's been dubbed the "Arc de Trump." But now President Donald Trump's latest building project has an official name -- the "United States Triumphal Arch." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed the formal title on Wednesday, saying the giant structure was being built to mark the 250th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11m

CC-DB Organizes “Strong Bulgaria in a Strong Europe” March in Sofia

The Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition is organizing a march under the slogan “Strong Bulgaria in a Strong Europe,” set to begin at 6:30 p.m. in Sofia on Thursday, the coalition’s press office said. The procession will start from St. Nedelya Square and proceed to the Nation»»»

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24 News Agency 16m

Kyrgyzstan will abolish regions and districts, creating 20 okrugs — President - | 24.KG

Regions and districts will be abolished in Kyrgyzstan, and 20 okrugs will be created in their place. President Sadyr Japarov announced the second stage of administrative reform at a meeting with residents of Nookat district. According to him, there are currently 44 districts and 33 cities in the re»»»

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Al Awsat 22m

Much-hyped Alzheimer's Drugs Do Not Help Patients, Review Finds

Drugs once hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease do not meaningfully help patients, a major review found Thursday, however some experts criticized the research. The review by the Cochrane organization -- which is considered the gold standard for analyzing existing eviden»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23m

GERB–UDF Leading Candidate Hristov Calls on Voters in Montana Region to Support “Secure Future”

GERB–UDF top-of-the-list candidate for Montana's multimember-constituency, Rumen Hristov, has urged voters in the Montana region to vote for their “well-being and secure future” in an address to voters, the coalition’s press office said Thursday. “In the upcoming Sunday elections, vote not for part»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Awqaf Ministry opened 34 new mosques in 2025

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has continued to strengthen the role of mosques as centres of religious, educational, and social influence in 2025, combining urban expansion with enhanced services, sustainability initiatives, and human capital development. The ministry’s late»»»

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Al Awsat 34m

Syria's Kurds Register for Citizenship after Decades of Marginalization

In a packed hall in Qamishli's sports stadium in northeast Syria, Firas Ahmad is one of dozens of Kurds waiting to apply for citizenship after many in the minority were barred from doing so for decades. Since last week, "unregistered" Kurds, who have been stateless since a controversial 1962 census»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Is Oman requiring HIV tests for Filipino travellers? What you need to know

Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in Oman has issued a clarification in response to circulating online reports suggesting that Filipino nationals travelling to Oman may be required to undergo HIV testing prior to departure. The embassy has noted that it has been receiving a number of inquiries from mem»»»

gulfnews.com
Sputnik 38m

Fatal Arrogance Doomed US Multi-Domain Operations Doctrine in Iran War - Ex-Pentagon Analyst

The fundamental vulnerability of the US Multi-Domain Operations doctrine is “centralization and the idea that the entire battle space can be effectively managed from the top,” retired USAF Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a former DoD analyst, tells Sputnik. Kwiatkowski calls it “a kind of arrogance and»»»

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24 News Agency 40m

Kyrgyzstan to develop state system for digitalizing livestock breeding - | 24.KG

In accordance with the adoption of the Law «On Livestock Breeding in the Kyrgyz Republic,» the country plans to develop a unified state information system aimed at digitalizing livestock breeding. The Ministry of Agriculture reported. According to the ministry, the new information system will ensur»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Gold is climbing again in Dubai — here’s why Iran war tensions are pushing prices higher today

Dubai: Dubai gold prices rebounded on Thursday morning as renewed caution over the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict pushed investors back toward bullion. This reversed Wednesday’s softer trend when easing ceasefire hopes had briefly cooled safe-haven demand. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, along»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

Spain's Repsol Reportedly Wins Back Control of Venezuelan Oil Operations

Spanish energy group Repsol is poised to take back operational control of its Venezuelan oil assets and boost production following a deal signed with the South American government, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Repsol is expected to announce the agreement as early as Thursday, FT added,»»»

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Al Awsat 59m

Saudi Arabia, US Sign Tax Information Exchange Agreement

Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan has held a series of meetings in Washington, D.C. to discuss strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and addressing challenges facing the global economy. Al-Jadaan began his meetings on Wednesday by holding talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bes»»»

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The Peninsula 59m

QF strengthens Autism support in Qatar with Digital Hub launch

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation is advancing its decade-long vision for inclusive autism support across education, research, and community development with its new Autism Community Hub – a digital platform that unites services, resources, and expertise, making coordinated care and guidance more acces»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QSCCB hosts seminar on psychological resilience in times of crisis

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind (QSCCB) organised a specialised awareness seminar that discussed the topic of psychological resilience and smart coping in times of crisis, presented by disability expert, psychological consultant, and Advisor to the Qatar Society for »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

KAUST Stem Cell Research Advances Understanding of Early Human Development

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), through the university’s Center of Excellence for Smart Health (KCSH), have developed a new method to improve the formation and control of stem cell-derived embryo models, enabling unprecedented insights into the early stage»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

‘Qatar’s environmental status stable, no cause for concern’

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has reassured the public that the country’s environmental condition remains stable, emphasizing that there are no indicators or phenomena that warrant concern. In an interview with Qatar Telev»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

European Council President reaffirms solidarity with Qatar, Gulf states

Doha, Qatar: European Council President António Costa (pictured) yesterday underscored the European Union’s unwavering support for Qatar and other Gulf nations amid regional tensions, stressing the need for a stable ceasefire and the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Spe»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
24 News Agency 1h

Speaker represents Kyrgyzstan at IPU Assembly attended by 157 countries - | 24.KG

On April 15, Marlen Mamataliev, Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, participated in the opening session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Istanbul. The event, which is taking place from April 15 to 19 under the motto «Cultivating Hope, Ensuring Peace and Justice for Future Gene»»»

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Gulf News 1h

50,000 Dubai government staff set for AI training programme

Dubai has launched a new initiative to train 50,000 government employees in artificial intelligence as part of efforts to modernise public services and improve efficiency. The programme, called the AI Workforce Transformation Programme (AI+), is being led by Digital Dubai in partnership with the Du»»»

gulfnews.com
Sputnik 1h

Senate Blocks Move to Halt US War Against Iran

The US Senate on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have blocked any further US strikes on Iran without approval from Congress. The initiative was opposed by 52 senators and supported by 47 senators. The vote marks the fourth time this year lawmakers have effectively allowed the US-Israeli war of»»»

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France24 1h

Peru’s Sanchez to face Fujimori in runoff as rival signals protests over fraud

Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez moved into second place in Peru’s presidential election, setting up a June runoff with conservative Keiko Fujimori, as a rival threatened protests over alleged fraud. With over 90% counted, Fujimori led with about 17%, followed by Sanchez on 12% and Rafael Lopez »»»

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France24 1h

Alon-Lee Green: 'There are millions of Palestinians living under Israeli military rule for decades'

Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Alon-Lee Green, National Director for Standing Together. He's advocating for a fundamentally different paradigm, one rooted in diplomacy, equality, and the end of occupation. According to Green, the ongoing military campaigns are not only strategically ineffectiv»»»

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France24 1h

US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: What do the numbers show?

Between Tehran and Washington's blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, the number of ships passing through the critical waterway has slowed to a trickle. Here's what marine tracking data tells us about the situation. A trickle of ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday and Wednesday as a US blockade»»»

france24.com
Al Awsat 1h

Pakistani Army Chief Visits Tehran in Bid to Broker Renewed Talks between US and Iran

Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war. The White House said any further talks would likely take plac»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Seeking to Engage Automakers in Weapons Production - Reports

The administration of US President Donald Trump wants automakers to play a greater role in the production of weapons and military equipment, American media reported. The US is urging major manufacturers, including General Motors and Ford, to expand their role in weapons production as conflicts in U»»»

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France24 1h

Perspective - 'At every single step there is death and danger': The struggle to get food in Sudan

On the third anniversary of the start of the war in Sudan, which has killed tens of thousands of people, an aid worker from one of the main NGOs still there has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the starvation of the people. She also spoke about the incredible way the Sudanese come together to try to help »»»

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France24 1h

Pope Leo lands in Cameroon with message of peace as separatists announce 3-day truce

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon Wednesday for the next stop on his 11-day apostolic journey across Africa. Separatist groups in the English-speaking west declared a three-day ceasefire to allow the pontiff to travel to the conflicted region.  Crowds lined the roads to welcome Pope Leo XIV to »»»

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France24 1h

Sudan's forgotten war: three years on, humanitarian catastrophe has no end in sight

Three years into a war that has displaced 11 million people and killed tens of thousands, Sudan’s conflict remains deadlocked, with civilians trapped in a cycle of violence and deprivation and no viable path to peace. On the third anniversary of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and »»»

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France24 1h

French minister seeks to ban Kanye West concert in Marseille over anti-Semitic remarks

Controversial US rapper Kanye West is facing the possible cancellation of his planned June concert in Marseille as France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nunez moves to block the performance over the artist’s anti-Semitic remarks.  France's interior minister is seeking to block US rapper Kanye Wes»»»

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France24 1h

France in focus - Montparnasse Tower: Paris's most unpopular landmark gets a facelift

France's controversial Montparnasse Tower is entering a new era. A stark symbol of post-war modernism in the heart of Paris, the skyscraper inaugurated in 1973 is set to get a facelift. Work is expected to begin this summer and continue until at least 2030. We tak»»»

france24.com
Al Awsat 1h

Riyadh Backs Seoul with 250 Million Barrels of Crude Oil

South Korea has secured 273 million barrels of crude oil from the Middle East and Kazakhstan through the end of the year, with supplies routed outside the Strait of Hormuz, presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said on Wednesday. Asia's fourth-largest economy has also secured 2.1 million metric»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Back to school UAE: How parents are navigating the 'separation anxiety reset’ after distance learning

How do you tell your three-year-old that it’s time to go back to school, just after she’s grown comfortable being at home? Swaleha Madani, assistant professor, cardiac rehabilitation specialist based in Al Ain, knows the challenge that lies ahead, as schools gear up to open after weeks of distance »»»

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France24 1h

Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel as Lebanon attacks stoke tensions

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has suspended Italy's defence cooperation agreement with Israel amid rising tensions between the two countries after Rome accused Israeli forces of firing warning shots at a convoy of Italian UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. Italy has suspended its defence agre»»»

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France24 1h

Press Review - Italian papers united as PM Meloni faces off with Trump

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 15, 2026: First, the Italian front pages rally around Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as she stands up to US President Donald Trump. Next, war robots in Ukraine have captured Russian positions for the first time in history. Meanwhile, the war in Sudan enters its f»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Constitutional Court Launches 35th Anniversary Celebrations with Ceremony in Veliko Tarnovo

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Bulgaria is launching a series of events here on Wednesday, marking the 35th anniversary of its establishment with a ceremonial celebration of the Day of the Bulgarian Constitution in Veliko Tarnovo, the Court's press service reported. The Court will welc»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Leaders to Hold Talks Thursday

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak Thursday, after they held a high-level face-to-face meeting in Washington Tuesday -- the first such negotiation since 1993. "Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon. It has been a long ti»»»

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BNE 2h

Turkish automaker Tofas obtains €276mn BBVA loan to produce new K9 LCV models for Stellantis

Turkish automaker Tofas has signed an agreement with BBVA (Madrid/BBVA) to obtain a €276mn export credit agency (ECA) loan, including an insurance premium, according to a company stock exchange filing. Tofas expects to uti»»»

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BNE 2h

Turkish automaker Tofas obtains €276mn BBVA loan to produce new K9 LCV models for Stellantis

Turkish automaker Tofas has signed an agreement with BBVA (Madrid/BBVA) to obtain a €276mn export credit agency (ECA) loan, including an insurance premium, according to a company stock exchange filing. Tofas expects to uti»»»

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BNE 2h

Trump says China agreed to stop arming Iran in exchange for reopening of Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said China had agreed not to send weapons to Iran in return for Washington's efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, posting on his Truth Social account on April 15. "China is very happy that I am»»»

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BNE 2h

World leaders head to Beijing, as China becomes geopolitical fulcrum

The Trump administration’s being ostracized by the international community for America’s war mongering. That is making China a fulcrum in the East-West clash that now has its centre of gravity in the Middle East. World leaders are flocking to Beijing to find a counterbalance. »»»

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BNE 2h

US taps Gulf allies, warns Chinese banks in stepped-up Iran sanctions push

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on April 15 in Washington that the US is working with Persian Gulf allies to obtain data on bank accounts linked to members of the Iranian government and is contacting international lenders, including in China, to choke off Iran-related transactions. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

World leaders head to Beijing, as China becomes geopolitical fulcrum

The Trump administration’s being ostracized by the international community for America’s war mongering. That is making China a fulcrum in the East-West clash that now has its centre of gravity in the Middle East. World leaders are flocking to Beijing to find a counterbalance. »»»

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