The Peninsula 1m

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 12m

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 12m

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 13m

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 14m

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 23m

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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Kathimerini 23m

Lesvos farmers disrupt ferry sailing amid foot-and-mouth epidemic

Farmers on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Lesvos, who are struggling to cope with a deadly livestock disease, on Tuesday prevented hundreds of travelers from boarding an outward-bound ferry to protest the government’s handling of the epidemic. State ERT television reported that farmers blockaded »»»

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Naharnet 24m

Israel military warns Hezbollah likely to increase attacks as talks begin

The Israeli military warned Tuesday it expected a rise in attacks by Hezbollah targeting Israel's north, as Washington hosted Israeli and Lebanese officials for their first direct talks in decades. "Following a situational assessment, and as part of recent developments, an increase in fire from Leb»»»

Al Awsat 24m

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 24m

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 24m

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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Bulgarian News Agency 35m

MP Candidates of MRF Meet with Residents of Three Towns in Silistra Region

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) candidates for the National Assembly in the Silistra region met with residents of the towns of Profesor Ishirkovo, Kalugerene and Valkan, the party’s campaign headquarters said Tuesday. The party’s local top-of-the-list candidate Nezhdet Dzhevdet, as well »»»

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Naharnet 36m

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 »»»

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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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Al Awsat 36m

Israeli Fire Kills Six in Gaza, Including Two Children, Medics Say

Israeli fire killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, local health officials said, in the latest violence to undermine a US-brokered ceasefire agreement. Four people, including a young child, were killed in a strike that targe»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Singapore GDP growth slows in Q1 2026

Singapore: Singapore's economy slowed in the first quarter of the year compared with the previous quarter, according to data released on Tuesday by the Singaporeans Ministry of Trade and Industry. In a statement, the ministry said Singapore recorded annual GDP growth of 4.6 percent in the first qua»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

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 48m

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 48m

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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UPI 48m

Wholesale prices slowed to 0.5%; energy index jumped 8.5% - UPI.com

A sign at the corner of 4th and Bryant Street in San Francisco shows premium gas over $7.00 on March 26. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- The producer price index for final demand goods and services rose by about half of what was expected in March despite concerns raised»»»

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Al Awsat 49m

IMF Says World Is Drifting Toward More Adverse Growth Scenario as Energy Disruptions Continue

The world may be already drifting towards the International Monetary Fund's "adverse scenario" forecast of weaker 2.5% global growth in 2026 even as it released ‌on Tuesday ‌a more benign ‌reference ⁠forecast of 3.1% growth, ⁠IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said. Gourinchas told a new»»»

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Al Awsat 49m

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 49m

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 49m

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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TAP 49m

Tunisia to host UASAs 20th Annual Meeting, April 22

Tunis, April 14 (TAP) - The Financial Market Council (French: CMF) will host the 20th Annual Meeting of the Union of Arab Securities Authorities (UASA) Board, which will be held online on April 22, as part of its role in strengthening regional...»»»

Tanjug 51m

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 56m

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...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

French investigators raid Elysee palace in contracts probe: informed source

Paris, France: Financial investigators raided the French presidential palace Tuesday as part of a probe into an events company repeatedly being awarded contracts to organise prestigious memorial ceremonies, a source with knowledge of the case said. French newspaper Le Canard Enchaine also reported »»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Israel and Lebanon set to meet for first direct talks in more than 30 years – Ya Libnan

Share: WASHINGTON, DC- — Lebanon and Israel are holding on Tuesday their first direct diplomatic talks in more than 30 years. The talks are aimed at preparing negotiations to resolve Israel’s conflict with the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran. The meeting — to be held at the Stat»»»

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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DW 1h

South Africa's deepening cost-of-living crisis

Geoff WhittakerSouth African consumers are bracing for higher food costs after the Iran war drove up petrol and fertiliser prices. https://p.dw.com/p/5BwJ3AdvertisementThe United States, Israel and Iran may have announced a two-week ceasefire, but for farmers and consumers in South Africa , from th»»»

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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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Kathimerini 1h

Police in Athens break migrant smuggling ring with own passport workshop

Authorities in Athens have broken a well-organized migrant smuggling ring that used Greece as an entry point to the European Union and had its own hi-tech workshop to churn out fake passports, police said Tuesday. A police statement said four suspected ring members were arrested during raids in the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Balneo and SPA Hotel Mineral Yagoda Investing in Solar Panels to Generate Its Own Electricity

Balneo and SPA Hotel Mineral Yagoda, located in the village of Yagoda about 15 km from Stara Zagora, is establishing itself as a modern centre for balneology, spa, and rehabilitation tourism. The complex is situated in the Rose Valley, at the foot of the Stara Planina and Sredna Gora mountains, whi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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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Gulf News 1h

RTA opens Sensory Rooms at Al Satwa and Oud Maitha bus stations

Dubai is known for making accessibility one of its top priorities and in keeping with this, it has introduced the Sensory Rooms project to the Al Satwa and Oud Maitha Bus Stations. These rooms are aimed to make travel time just a bit easier on those with Autism and for People of Determination. The »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah Fighters Valiantly Defend Lebanese Territory, Israeli Soldiers Killed and Wounded in Close-Range Clashes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Fighters Valiantly Defend Lebanese Territory, Israeli Soldiers Killed and Wounded in Close-Range Clashes 14-04-2026 16:58 PM A sc»»»

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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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Sputnik 2h

US War on Iran Squeezes Asian Allies’ Tech Backbone

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is throttling two strategic industries for American allies in Asia: chip fabrication and expansion of AI data centers. The blockage of this vital chokepoint for roughly a quarter of global oil shipments and 20% of LNG has caused energy prices to surge, with oil b»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Wall Street tacks on more gains, oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks

Wall Street was on track to extend its rally and oil prices fell Tuesday as expectations rose over a possible second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran to end their war. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.3% before the opening bell, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 0.1»»»

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 2h

Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara Dubai celebrates Vaisakhi 2026 with prayers, gratitude to UAE

Dubai: Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara Dubai on Tuesday celebrated Vaisakhi with great fervour, devotion and warmth, as devotees gathered to mark one of the most significant festivals in the Sikh calendar. Surender Singh Kandhari, Chairman of Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara Dubai, said the festival, which »»»

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