RT 52m

Trump escalates NATO criticism on heels of Rutte visit and Iran war fallout

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO over the inaction of European allies during the war with Iran. Trump, according to sources close to bloc chief Mark Rutte who spoke to Bloomberg, has issued an ultimatum to its members demanding a commitment to help secure the Strait of Hormuz “withi»»»

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UPI 1h

House Democrats’ effort to limit Trump’s war powers blocked by GOP - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Democrats in both chambers of Congress have sought to pass a war powers resolution in response to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- An effort by House Democrats to limit President Donald Trump's war powers was stymied by Republicans»»»

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UPI 1h

Judge rules that government unlawfully canceled Harvard scientist’s visa - UPI.com

The crest adorns a gate on the campus of Harvard University in Allston, Mass. On Tuesday, a federal judge that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol unlawfully canceled a Harvard researcher's visa after smuggling allegations. File Photo by CJ Gunther/EPA-EFE April 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Patrol»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Lebanon Maintains Exclusive Negotiations and State Control of Weapons

In Beirut, Lebanon’s leadership signaled it is moving forward with its decision to keep negotiations in official hands, alongside efforts to place all weapons under state control. The government took a further step by ordering the army and security forces to immediately reinforce full state authori»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren

London: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after it was confirmed that his long-time race engineer will leave Red Bull for McLaren. After details of Gianpiero Lambiase's switch emerged earlier on Thursday, Red Bull and McLaren both co»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Oil prices rise as concerns persist over shipping through Strait of Hormuz

New York: Oil prices rose by about five percent on Thursday, as doubts surrounding the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East raised concerns about continued restrictions on energy flows through the vital Strait of Hormuz, with shipping companies hesitant to resume vessel transit. Brent crude future»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities. "By the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief... V.V. Putin, in connection with the approaching Orth»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

New Wrocław office hub

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

One Office, Many Perspectives

From Leadership Expectations to Market Realities and the Needs of HR and Administration This event is for you because every move counts! The Tenant Academy at SkyHall in Warsaw is a meeting for those in administration and HR who understand that office design isn't a simple move, but a complete game»»»

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UPI 2h

Eli Lilly's GLP-1 weight-loss pill now available - UPI.com

April 9 (UPI) -- Eli Lilly announced that its GLP-1 weight-loss pill is available for purchase in the United States starting Thursday, little more than a week after the Food and Drug Administration approved it. The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company said orforglipron, which goes by the brand»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein

US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday made a surprise statement denying unspecified allegations about her and Jeffrey Epstein, a scandal that her husband President Donald Trump has long downplayed. The 55-year-old former model's on-camera remarks at the White House came out of the blue, with no e»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Leader: Iran’s Heroic People Definitive Victors in Third Imposed War - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Leader: Iran’s Heroic People Definitive Victors in Third Imposed War 09-04-2026 21:47 PM New Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Say»»»

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UPI 3h

Melania Trump denies any friendship or involvement with Jeffrey Epstein - UPI.com

First lady Melania Trump, pictured last month during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the White House, on Thursday delivered a statement denying a friendship with deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, in addition to denying that she "was a victim" of his or that he intr»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Paris has even made a ham sandwich chic

Paris, France: From bistro counters to luxury hotels, the humble Parisian ham sandwich or "jambon beurre" has undergone a dramatic luxury makeover. Once the no-frills lunch of hurried, cash-strapped workers, the humble ham and butter baguette has in recent years become a gourmet classic. When he wa»»»

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UPI 3h

Mexico's Sheinbaum defends energy shift to cut reliance on U.S. gas - UPI.com

“Mexico must guarantee its sovereignty. And a fundamental part of sovereignty is energy sovereignty,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has reiterated. Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA April 9 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signaled a major shift in the country's energy policy aimed at r»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

The NOC and Repsol Libya Branch announce a new oil discovery in the Murzuq Basin

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Spain’s Repsol Libya Branch (REMSA) announced a new oil discovery yesterday within REMSA’s contractual obligations with the NOC. The discovery follows the drilling of the exploratory well “J1-4/130” in Contract Area “131/130” in the Murzuq Basin (800 km so»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

New discoveries reflect the significant potential of Libya's oil and gas sector: NOC Chairman Suleiman

Commenting on yesterday’s three announcements of new oil and gas discoveries by Sonatrach, Repsol and Eni, the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, affirmed that the new discoveries made in the Murzuq and Ghadames basins, as well as the offshore area, reflect the signifi»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

The National Oil Corporation and Eni North Africa announce successful drilling of new gas discovery in offshore Block D (Contract D)

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Italy’s Eni North Africa announced yesterday the successful drilling of a new gas discovery in offshore Block D (Contract D). The NOC and Eni North Africa, the operator of Contract 4/16, have successfully completed drilling the exploration well (J1-4/16), resu»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE convenes Industrial Resilience Forum

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has convened the Industrial Resilience and Supply Chain Continuity Forum in Abu Dhabi, bringing together ministers, senior officials, industry leaders, and financial institutions to accelerate coordinated responses to mounting global trade an»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Al Habtoor Group launches Dh5 billion commercial tower in Dubai

Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has announced plans to develop a new commercial tower within Al Habtoor City in Dubai, with an investment exceeding Dh5 billion. The project forms part of the group’s broader expansion strategy in the UAE, as it continues to strengthen its footprint in key sectors acros»»»

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RT 3h

Bondi won’t testify on Epstein files, Justice Department says

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Donald Trump last week, will not be required to testify about her handling of the investigation into late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department (DOJ) has announced. In a letter explaining the decisi»»»

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UPI 3h

Argentina approves Glacier Law reform, opens protected areas to mining - UPI.com

A demonstrator faces off with police officers during a protest against Glacier Law reform near Congress in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA April 9 (UPI) -- Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approved Thursday a reform of the Glacier Law that loosens environmental protect»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Supreme Court Will Proceed with Gurov's Incompatibility Appeal Case

By a final ruling issued on Thursday, Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) left without consideration two motions entered by the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) in a case concerning Bulgaria's caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov. A duplicate copy of the ruling will»»»

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MIA 4h

Bozhinovska meets Chevron representatives, discuss diversification of supply, entry of U.S. companies on Macedonian market

Skopje, 7 April 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska met Tuesday in Washington with representatives of the Chevron Corporation, dedicated to the enhancement of energy cooperation and ensuring stable and diversified supply with oil and liquified natural gas»»»

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UPI 4h

Former NYPD officer sentenced for death of Erik Duran - UPI.com

Former New York Police Department Sgt. Erik Duran was sentenced Thursday after being convicted of second-degree manslaughter in the killing of 30-year-old Eric Duprey in 2023. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- A former New York Police Department sergeant was sentence»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Iran betrayed Hezbollah and Hamas—Lebanon could be the next Gaza unless it reclaims its sovereignty – Ya Libnan

Share: Tehran chose Hormuz over its proxies—proving once again that its wars are never its own, but fought by others to serve its interests alone By : Ali Hussein- Lebanese Political Analyst If anyone is still confused about whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire deal, Iran’s actions—not its»»»

UPI 4h

Lebanon steps up diplomacy to confirm inclusion in U.S.–Iran cease-fire - UPI.com

People flee from areas the Israeli army has warned could come under attack in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 9 (UPI) -- Lebanese officials engaged Thursday in intensive diplomatic contacts to confirm the country's inclusion in the Pakistan-mediated U.»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai Police deploy 379 horse-mounted patrols to boost safety in Q1 2026

Dubai: Dubai Police have intensified their visible security presence across the emirate, deploying 379 mounted patrols during the first quarter of 2026, covering residential, commercial and tourist areas. The patrols, carried out by the Mounted Police Station, are part of ongoing efforts to enhance»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Lyuben Dilov Jr Donates Nearly 500 Signed Books to Burgas Library, Announces Revival of Graviton Sci-Fi Awards

Writer Lyuben Dilov Jr, top-of-the-list candidate of GERB-UDF for Burgas constituency, has donated nearly 500 books, including signed editions, to the Regional Library Peyo K. Yavorov in Burgas, the institution said. The donation includes works by Bulgarian authors such as Dora Gabe, Elisaveta Bagr»»»

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UPI 4h

Peru to issue sovereign bonds for naval base project backed by U.S. - UPI.com

The Spanish Navy training ship Juan Sebastian Elcano, carrying Spanish Crown Princess Leonor, arrives in the port of El Callao in Peru in April 2025. File Photo by John Reyes/EPA April 9 (UPI) -- Peru's government approved issuing sovereign bonds worth up to about $1.2 billion to finance expansion »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israel Carries Out Incursions in Syria’s Quneitra as UNDOF Monitors

As Israeli forces press deeper into Syrian territory along the ceasefire line in the occupied Golan Heights, a Syrian official source told Asharq Al-Awsat that increased patrols by the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) stem from the 1974 disengagement agreement, not new understand»»»

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UPI 4h

UAE oil chief Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber: 'The Strait of Hormuz is not open' - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber arrives at the COP28 Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on November 30, 2023. As CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, he said the Strait of Hormuz is not unconditionally open. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE April 9 (UPI) -- The Strait of Hormuz is not »»»

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Sputnik 4h

Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Possible If US Complies With Its Obligations - Araghchi

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible if the United States complies with its obligations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday. "Safe passage of vessels through this waterway, based on regulations and in coordination with the Ir»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

European Development Bank Unveils 5 Bn Euros for War-hit Economies

The European development bank said Thursday it was unlocking five billion euros ($5.9 bn) to help shore up economies hit by the Middle East war. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it will "deploy EUR5 billion in 2026 in economies impacted by Middle East conflict". The »»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

Israel to negotiate peace directly with Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he has instructed Israel’s Cabinet to open direct negotiations with Lebanon. “In light of Lebanon’s repeated calls to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the Cabinet yesterday to open direct negotiations with Lebanon as s»»»

UPI 5h

Disney to lay off up to 1,000 employees - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Disney plans to lay off up to 1,000 employees and cut their positions, focusing largely on its marketing department. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- Disney plans to lay off up to 1,000 employees and cut their positions, focusing largely on its marketing de»»»

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TAP 5h

President Saied presides over ceremony commemorating 88th anniversary of Martyrs Day (Bulletin)

Tunis, April 9 (TAP) - President Kais Saied on Thursday presided over a ceremony at the Martyrs’ Garden in Sijoumi, Tunis, to mark the 88th anniversary of Martyrs’ Day, which commemorates the events of 9 April 1938.The Head of State saluted the flag...»»»

Gulf News 5h

4 banks join the Wages Protection System

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the new Wages Protection System in the UAE, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced the inclusion of four new financial institutions in the system, further strengthening wage management efficiency and expanding options for employers.»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Talks With US Depend on Ceasefire Being Observed 'on All Fronts' - Tehran

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Negotiations to end the US-Iran conflict depend on the US commitment to ceasefire obligations "on all fronts," the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. "The holding of negotiations to end the war depends on the US commitment to ceasefire obligations on all fronts, particula»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Scientists: World's Oldest Octopus Fossil Isn't an Octopus after All

A 300-million-year-old tentacled sea creature has lost its crown as the world’s oldest octopus, after scientists found evidence that it’s not an octopus at all. Newly published research concludes that fossilized remains listed by Guinness World Records as the earliest known octopus belong instead t»»»

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RT 5h

Trump administration ‘weaponizing Christianity’ as Israel acts with impunity – activist

The administration of US President Donald Trump is “weaponizing Christianity” to justify its actions in the Middle East, while Israel continues to act with impunity as much of the West turns a blind eye, Irish activist and satirist Tadhg Hickey has said. Appearing on RT’s East Meets West show, host»»»

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Al Majalla 5h

Iran's out-of-sight Supreme Leader fuels speculation

On 28 February 2026, the first day of the US-Israeli war, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, along with several senior military figures and members of his family. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was wounded in the same strike that also killed Mojtaba’s mother, Mansoureh Khojast»»»

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Tanjug 5h

Djuric: UNMIK presence in Kosovo-Metohija must not be weakened, but strengthened

NEW YORK - Addressing a UN Security Council session on the work of UNMIK, the UN mission in Kosovo-Metohija, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday its presence continued to serve as a key guarantee of peace, stability and protection of the fundamental human rights of Serbs living in the province»»»

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RT 5h

The battle for Hungary: How the election became a US-EU battleground

Not so long ago, US President Donald Trump openly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the Hungarian parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12. From a diplomatic standpoint, urging citizens of another country to vote for a specific candidate is contentious, to say the least.»»»

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RT 5h

Elon Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit seeks CEO Altman’s removal ahead of trial showdown

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman fired as part of his lawsuit against the artificial intelligence giant, court documents filed on Tuesday show. The mogul sued OpenAI in 2024, accusing it of defrauding him of $38 million in initial fundi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Northwest Bulgaria a Priority, Radev Says at Vidin Campaign Launch

Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev met his supporters at Festivalna Sports Hall in Vidin, the coalition’s campaign headquarters announced on Thursday. Radev presented the formation as an alternative for restoring trust in the state. Among the main priorities, Radev highlighted the "dismantling»»»

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The Budapest Times 5h

Orbán: We will never allow anyone to blackmail Hungary

At a campaign rally in Sopron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a speech centered on national sovereignty, economic security, and the stakes of the upcoming election, presenting the vote as a decisive choice about Hungary’s future. Opening his remarks, Prime Minister Orbán stressed that the ca»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Caretaker Interior Minister Dechev Warns of Public Officials Attempting to Influence Elections

Public officials are attempting to exert improper influence over the electoral process, Bulgaria’s caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said at a briefing in Ruse. He cited specific cases involving a mayor in northwestern Bulgaria and a deputy mayor in a border town. “In one case in northwestern»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition

Paris, France: The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster of films for this year's edition on Thursday packed with historical dramas, "gentleness" and even football, with the absence of major Hollywood studios set to dial down the American razzle-dazzle of previous editions. Festival director Thi»»»

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