France24 2m

Business - War in Iran could accelerate global energy transition

The Iran war has exposed the vulnerabilities of countries reliant on Middle Eastern fossil fuels. Ramon Mendez, former Uruguayan energy secretary and president of REN21, tells FRANCE 24 that a drastic shift to renewable energy is possible with the right strategy in place, and that other nations can»»»

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BNE 3m

Serbia to jointly produce drones with Israel, president confirms

Serbia plans to jointly produce combat drones with Israel as part of efforts to strengthen its military capabilities and expand arms exports, President Aleksandar Vucic said on April 14. Speaking during a visit to a milita»»»

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UPI 11m

Chevron expands stake in key Venezuelan oil region with new deal - UPI.com

Venezuelan authorities confirmed an agreement Monday that raises Chevron’s stake in the joint venture Petroindependencia to 49% from 35.8% , giving it greater control over operations in an area where extra-heavy crude is produced. File Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA April 14 (UPI) -- The government »»»

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RT 11m

Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 53: Europe’s dying heart – Hungary’s vote delivers lethal kick

The speechwriter of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen must have fancied himself (genderspeak: themselves) deserving of a handsome bonus when he placed the following words into his principal’s mouth: “Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight.” Yet his euphoria – and the»»»

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RT 11m

What Viktor Orban’s defeat means for Hungary, Brussels and Ukraine

The defeat of Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party in Hungary’s parliamentary election shouldn’t be seen as a shock. Opinion polls had long pointed in this direction. Nor should the outcome be divorced from a simple political reality: sixteen consecutive years in power, twenty in total, is an exceptio»»»

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Sputnik 14m

Russia Develops Swarm Technology For Attack Drones

Russian state corporation Rostec has tested new technology enabling attack drones to operate in coordinated groups. The system, based on Supercam drones, can now automatically share targeting data, allowing a single operator to control up to 10 drones at once.The first drone to detect a target tran»»»

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Novinite 16m

US Approves New Lukoil Waiver for Bulgaria After Talks With Rubio

Bulgaria has secured a six-month extension of the Lukoil waiver, following a decision by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The move comes ahead of the previously set deadline of April 29, giving the country additional time under the current arrangement. The exten»»»

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UPI 23m

Pope Leo XIV begins Africa trip in Algeria with message of peace - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV receives flowers during a visit at the Presidential Palace in Algiers, Algeria, Monday. The pope is on an 11-day papal trip to Africa, with scheduled stops in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Photo by Vatican Media/EPA April 14 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV began his p»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

Far-Right Polish MP Draws Outrage with Swastika on Israeli Flag

A far-right Polish lawmaker displayed a paper Israeli flag emblazoned with a swastika in parliament, accusing the country of "genocide" in the Middle East, with Israel slamming his actions as "antisemitic horror". "Israel is in the process of committing a genocide of exceptional cruelty before our »»»

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Al Awsat 23m

US Hosts Lebanese and Israeli Envoys as Israel Presses War on Hezbollah

Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington on Tuesday as Israel pressed its war on Iran-backed Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone overshadowed by conflicting agendas with Israel ruling out discussion of a ceasefire and demanding Beirut disarm the group. The meeting comes at a critical juncture in»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Critically endangered lizard identified as new species in Australia

Sydney: Scientists in Australia have formally identified a new, critically endangered lizard species found only in Mutawintji National Park in the state of New South Wales. Known to Wiimpatja Aboriginal Owners as Kungaka -- "the hidden one" -- the lizard has been scientifically described as a new s»»»

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Al Awsat 36m

Jurassic Art: Fossils Transformed Into Artwork at Amsterdam Museum

Hanging by a thin metal strap, a 67-million-year-old triceratops skull twirls above a coral sculpture, the centerpiece of a new exhibition aiming to make art out of prehistoric fossils. The "Relics" show at Amsterdam's Art Zoo will display nine works by creative duo Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongere»»»

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Al Awsat 36m

Lavrov Blasts Efforts to ‘Contain’ Russia, China on Beijing Visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized efforts he said were aimed at "containing" Russia and China on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing, where he also discussed with his Chinese counterpart plans for a meeting "within the year" between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Lavrov was given a re»»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Experts urge tech adoption to strengthen Africa's health systems

Nairobi: The resilience of Africa's public health systems depends on the rapid adoption of digital tools like artificial intelligence, drones, and data analytics to enhance disease surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment, experts said on Tuesday. Caroline Kisia, Africa director for Project ECHO, an »»»

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Gulf News 38m

In call with Trump, PM Modi stresses on keeping Strait of Hormuz 'open and secure'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a call from US President Donald Trump with both leaders discussing the current situation in West Asia as well as ways to further strengthen the bilateral partnership. "Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial»»»

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Novinite 46m

Hungary Vote May Sway Bulgaria’s Elections, According to Analysts

Political analysts suggest that the outcome of Hungary’s recent elections could resonate in Bulgaria ahead of its own vote, potentially shaping voter behavior and political positioning. Speaking on Nova TV, media expert Assoc. Prof. Georgi Lozanov outlined three distinct geopolitical “niches” withi»»»

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Al Awsat 48m

US Iran Blockade Involves Over 10,000 Military Personnel, and Ships, Planes

The US blockade of Iranian ports involves more than 10,000 military personnel, more than a dozen warships and dozens of aircraft, the US Central Command said on Tuesday. "During the first ‌24 hours, ‌no ships made ‌it ⁠past the US blockade ⁠and 6 merchant vessels complied with direction from US for»»»

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Al Awsat 48m

Trump Turns on Meloni, Says He Is ‘Shocked’ by Italian Leader

US President Donald Trump told ‌an Italian newspaper on Tuesday he was "shocked" by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and had expected her to be more courageous, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies. Meloni had been a vociferous supporter of Trump, but she has criticis»»»

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Al Awsat 48m

Rubio Hosts Israeli, Lebanese Envoys for First Direct Talks in Decades

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington on Tuesday for the first direct peace talks between the countries in decades. Rubio is mediating the talks between Israeli envoy Yechiel Leiter and Lebanon's Nada Hamadeh Moawad, which began around 1500 GMT.»»»

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Gulf News 48m

New discounted rates for Discovery Gardens parking

If you live in Discovery Gardens and own or rent a car, you’ve got some super news headed your way. Starting tomorrow, April 15, you can avail discounted parking prices. Dubai Holding Community Management put out a circular that reads: “We’re excited to share an important update regarding regulated»»»

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Naharnet 59m

17 nations urge Israel, Lebanon to seize talks 'opportunity'

Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the UK, Tuesday urged Israel and Lebanon to "seize this opportunity" in a statement ahead of U.S.-mediated talks between the two sides in Washington. Britain's foreign ministry posted the ministers' joint statement saying "direct negotiations can pave »»»

Al Awsat 60m

Lebanon President Hopes Israel Talks ‘Beginning of the End’ of Country’s Suffering

Lebanon's president expressed hope that direct talks on Tuesday in Washington with Israel would lead to an end of his country's suffering after war erupted again between Israel and Hezbollah last month. "I hope that the meeting in Washington... will mark the beginning of the end of the suffering of»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

New trial over Maradona's death begins in Argentina

San Isidro, Argentina: A new trial over the death of football legend Diego Maradona began Tuesday in Argentina, 10 months after a scandal involving a judge caused the first trial to collapse. Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while reco»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

BSP – United Left Outlines Reform Agenda in Meeting with Military Veterans in Varna

Reserve and retired officers and sergeants in Varna see BSP – United Left policies as a return to normality, consistency and predictability, said the coalition's press centre in the seaside city on Tuesday. The position was expressed at a meeting of the coalition's top-of-the-list MP candidate in V»»»

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UPI 1h

New trial begins in Argentina over soccer great Diego Maradona's death - UPI.com

Argentinian soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona waves to photographers as he leaves a hotel in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2008, after meeting FC Barcelona's Argentinian striker Lionel Messi. Maradona died at age 60 on November 25, 2020, after a heart attack. The Argentine soccer great led his »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

17 Nations Urge Israel, Lebanon to Seize Talks ‘Opportunity’

Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the UK, Tuesday urged Israel and Lebanon to "seize this opportunity" in a statement ahead of US-mediated talks between the two nations in Washington. Britain's foreign ministry posted the ministers' joint statement saying "direct negotiations can pave »»»

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RT 1h

Iran blames US policy shift for collapse of Islamabad talks

A breach of trust by the US led to the collapse of the Islamabad talks to end the Middle East conflict, a top Iranian diplomat has told RT India. Washington changed its approach and attempted to dictate its terms, saying that Iran has no right to uranium enrichment, Tehran’s consul general in Mumba»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast conflict

Washington, United States: The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East -- as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices. The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year, sa»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Vucevic meets with Botsan-Kharchenko

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader Milos Vucevic met with Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko on Tuesday to discuss the constantly changing international affairs, as well as security and economic challenges and all other matters directly concerning the two coun»»»

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TAP 1h

FM receives copy of credentials of new Rwandan Ambassador to Tunisia

Tunis, April 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Tuesday received Shakilla Kazimbaya Umutoni, who presented him with a copy of her credentials as Ambassador of Rwanda to Tunisia, with residence...»»»

Tanjug 1h

Vucic to receive Belgian FM Wednesday

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will receive Belgian Deputy PM and FM Maxime Prevot in Belgrade on Wednesday, the presidential press office has announced. The meeting in the building of the General Secretariat of the President of the Republic is scheduled for 10 am, it said in a state»»»

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EU Observer 1h

[Interview] If I were Russian, I would attack Europe tomorrow, says German analyst Carlo Masala

First published in Respekt. German analyst Carlo Masala looks at whether Europe is behaving wisely towards Trump and if the world will actually allow it to arm itself. You wrote your book If Russia Wins, in which you describe step by step the path to a Russian attack on Europe, in the autumn of 202»»»

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Gulf News 1h

IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast as Middle East war threatens oil supply, inflation

Dubai: The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026, warning that the war in the Middle East has disrupted what had been a stronger economic recovery and could cause more serious damage if energy supplies from the Gulf are hit harder. In its latest World Economic »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amazon says to buy Globalstar to expand satellite network

Paris, France: Amazon said Tuesday that it had signed a deal to buy the US telecoms satellite group Globalstar to expand its own space-based internet network and compete with Elon Musk's Starlink. Amazon said it would make a cash-and-stock offer worth $90 to shareholders in Globalstar, which has a »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Swedish low-carbon steelmaker Stegra raises 1.4 bn euros for new mill

Stockholm: The low-carbon Swedish steel startup Stegra, which has been struggling to secure financing, said Tuesday that it had raised 1.4 billion euros ($1.6 billion) from private investors to complete a "green" steel mill. The company is building the mill, which it says will use technology that e»»»

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Sputnik 2h

How North Korea Challenges US Sea Dominance With New Choe Hyon Destroyers

By 2033, the new vessels will make North Korea the world’s fifth wielder of destroyers, media report. The new ships can be compared to the US Arleigh Burke class destroyers:While the US ships are larger (9,600 tons vs. 5,000 tons), the two vessels have comparable firepower — 96 vertical launch cell»»»

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DW 2h

Trump's naval blockade raises economic pressure on Iran

BusinessIranTrump's naval blockade raises economic pressure on IranNik MartinA US naval blockade will cut off Iran's main source of hard currency by halting most of its oil exports. Will President Trump's pressure force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict? https://p.dw.com/p/5C4oIThe »»»

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Naharnet 2h

US reportedly promises to press Netanyahu on ceasefire, Aoun seeks Berri cover

Lebanon responded positively to the US administration's request for a talks' preparatory meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors after receiving a pledge from the U.S. to pressure Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire, a Lebanese ministerial source said. The source told»»»

UPI 2h

Liberals sweep three byelections in Canada to give Carney majority - UPI.com

Prime Minister of Canada Mike Carney draws Canada during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5. The Liberal Party of Canada won three byelections on Monday to give Carney a majority in the House of Commons. File Photo by Bonnie»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Paks-2 Nuclear Power Plant Construction Hungary Will Be Special Priority for Rosatom - CEO

The Paks-2 nuclear power plant construction project in Hungary will be a special priority for Rosatom, the head of the state corporation Alexey Likhachev told reporters in Cairo on Tuesday. "Additional mobilization to address this issue (Paks-2 NPP - ed.) in Hungary will also be necessary. We can p»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon Approaches; China’s Robotics Sector Grows

As the capital city sheds its daytime bustle, rhythmic footsteps echo across a quiet track under the cover of night. This weekend, a group of unusual "runners" took to the course for adaptive training ahead of next week's half marathon event held in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (»»»

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UPI 2h

China criticizes blockade of Iran, warns against return to 'jungle law' - UPI.com

Beijing criticized the United States on Tuesday over its military blockade of Iranian ports, calling it "dangerous and irresponsible" and warning that disregarding international law was to risk the world "regressing to the law of the jungle." File photo by Divyakant Solanki/EPA April 14 (UPI) -- Ch»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE initiative expands access to advanced testing for lung cancer patients

Johnson & Johnson has launched a new initiative in the UAE to support access to liquid biopsy testing for patients diagnosed with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The programme aims to cover the cost of testing for eligible patients whose insurance plans may not include this type of diagnosis, »»»

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Naharnet 2h

IMF cuts outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation

The Iran war has stalled the world's economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday. The IMF downgraded its forecast for global growth to 3.1% in 2026 from the 3.3% it had forecast back in January. The expected growth would »»»

UPI 2h

16 injured, attacker dead in school shooting in Turkey - UPI.com

Turkish police investigators work at the site of a shooting that took place in a school in Siverek district of Sanliurfa, Turkey, Tuesday. At least 16 people have been injured after a former student opened fire at the Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek district.»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sharjah moves to clamp down on unsafe warehouses

Sharjah : Sharjah has launched a major initiative to address violations in commercial and industrial warehouses, following the formation of a new committee tasked with monitoring compliance and removing safety breaches across the sector. The committee held its first coordination meeting in line wit»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE President meets with President of the European Council

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received António Costa, President of the European Council, who is visiting the UAE as part of a regional tour. During the meeting, the two sides discussed developments in the region and their implications for regional and internati»»»

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Tanjug 3h

Karic: Elections should be held when president decides is best

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Greens of Serbia leader Ivan Karic said on Tuesday his party was in favour of calling elections when the president decided it was best. "As far as elections are concerned, we expressed support and agreed w»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

SPA Hotel Dvoretsa to Undergo Complete Renovation over Next Year and Half

SPA Hotel Dvoretsa in Velingrad will undergo a complete renovation over the next year and a half, hotel owner Alexandra Vlahova told BTA. The project includes a large-scale renovation of the facilities and modernization of the spa centre. The hotel will remain open during renovation, with only the »»»

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Gulf News 3h

How the Philippine president responded to online speculation about his health condition

Dubai: Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has responded to online speculation about his health by appearing in public and demonstrating his fitness in front of the Malacañang press corps in Manila. The president has been seen performing a brief set of jumping jacks before walking briskly and»»»

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