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Japan posts lowest greenhouse gas emissions in decade

Tokyo: Japan's net greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9 percent in 2025 to hit their lowest levels in more than a decade, partly due to a slight uptick in nuclear and renewable energy, the government said Tuesday. Japan is heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels and is the world's fifth-largest sin»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 26m

National Board of Tourism Establishes Strategic Council to Shape Brand Bulgaria

The National Board of Tourism (NBT) established a Strategic Council as an intellectual platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and proposals for their implementation, which will be periodically presented to the President, the Prime Minister, the Tourism Minister, other interested institutions»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets with chairmen of leading Chinese companies

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with chairmen of leading Chinese companies across key priority sectors, including energy, petrochemicals, sovereign investment, advanced technology, renewable energy and electronics. The meetings focused on further st»»»

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Gulf News 28m

UAE court rejects credit card claim against bank

Abu Dhabi’s Commercial Court of First Instance has rejected a customer’s claim seeking to cancel a credit card and clear outstanding debt, ruling that the bank had followed proper procedures and that the card was issued under a valid contractual relationship. The plaintiff argued that the credit ca»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Temperatures in Qatar to rise gradually from Thursday: QMD

Doha: Temperatures in the country are set to gradually rise, according to a forecast by the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). The department stated that temperatures will begin increasing from Thursday, April 16, 2026, and continue until early next week. During this period, temperatures are expec»»»

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Gulf News 40m

CCTV captures woman taking lost jewellery in Sharjah car park

The Sharjah Court of Misdemeanour has heard a case involving an Asian woman accused of taking lost jewellery from a commercial car park with the intention of keeping it. According to investigations, the incident took place at a shopping centre car park, where the defendant was seen leaving a vehicl»»»

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Gulf News 40m

UAE President and Sheikhs attend wedding of Zayed bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a wedding reception to celebrate the marriage of Sheikh Zayed bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan to the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan. He congratulated the groom and his family, wishing him a happy and fulfill»»»

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UPI 51m

Google celebrates World Quantum Day with Doodle - UPI.com

Tuesday's Google Doodle was created in honor of World Quantum Day. Image courtesy of Google April 14 (UPI) -- Google celebrated World Quantum Day with a new Doodle Tuesday, April 14, which is a nod to Planck's constant, an equation that starts with the number 4.14. "This Doodle features the Bloch S»»»

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The Peninsula 52m

Amir congratulates President of Vietnam

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President Tô Lâm on his election as the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, wishing him success in carrying out his duties, and further progress and development for the bilateral relations bet»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel says soldier killed in south Lebanon clashes, 10 wounded in Bint Jbeil

The Israeli military said Tuesday that a soldier had been killed in Lebanon, the first since a U.S.-Iran temporary truce came into force that Israel insisted does not include the country where it is fighting Hezbollah. "Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, aged 30, from Katzrin, a firefighting »»»

Gulf News 1h

Nearly 1,000 join Dubai Police community event promoting happiness and safety

Dubai: Dubai Police’s Positive Spirit Council, in collaboration with the General Department of Police Stations and strategic partners, organised a vibrant community event at Wasl Gate Park, attracting wide participation as part of efforts to enhance quality of life and strengthen ties with resident»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pope walks in Augustine’s footsteps on day two of Algeria visit

Algiers: Pope Leo XIV travelled to the Algerian city of Annaba on Tuesday to walk in the footsteps of Christian theologian Saint Augustine, on day two of a historic trip marred by a spat with US President Donald Trump. On Monday the American pontiff became the first pope ever to visit Algeria, the »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Vucic: Cobras a pillar of preservation of Serbia's security system

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday the Cobras (Serbian: Kobre) - a special-purpose military police unit of the Serbian Armed Forces - represented one of the pillars of the preservation of the security system of the Republic of Serbia. Addressing the unit at a ceremony tha»»»

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Novinite 1h

“Hungary Shows the Way”: Vassilev Links Mass Vote to Removing Borissov and Peevski

Speaking at a public meeting in Pazardzhik, “We Continue the Change” leader Asen Vassilev warned that a new external shock linked to Iran could trigger another major economic crisis, with direct effects on energy prices, food costs and vulnerable households. He argued that the key policy response s»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Properties awards Dh1.1b contracts for 850 new homes in Dubailand

Dubai: Dubai homebuyers will soon have 850 more options in Dubailand, after Dubai Properties awarded nearly Dh1.1 billion in construction contracts to expand its fast-growing Villanova development. The developer, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said the contracts have been awarded to Metac Gener»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Despite US Blockade, Sanctioned Oil Tanker Transits Strait of Hormuz

Shipping data showed on Tuesday that an oil tanker subject to U.S. sanctions transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit since the United States imposed a blockade on the vital waterway, according to Reuters. The agency reported that, according to data from the London Stock Excha»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Mother of teen injured by firecracker said he found it in the street

The mother of a 14-year-old boy who suffered serious injury after a firecracker exploded in his hand last Sunday said her son found it on the ground while playing with his friends. “The firecracker was clogged, the cap was open. The child tried to hold it and at that moment it exploded in his hands»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

A gunman opens fire at a high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16

A former student opened fire at a high school in southeast Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people before killing himself, an official said. The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly at a vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province, before hiding inside the bui»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Mystery in Kefalonia after woman found dead in square

Police on the island of Kefalonia are investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman whose body was found early Tuesday morning in the central square of the town of Argostoli. Ambulance crew who rushed to the scene found the young woman opposite a restaurant. The team attempted resuscitation which »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Easter house ‘squatters’ arrested in Thessaloniki

Two men were arrested on Monday for breaking into a house in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, and staying there over Easter Sunday and Monday while the owner was away, police said. The suspects, aged 22, 49, along with a third man who remains at large, also caused damage to the interior and stole fur»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Germany's Merz supports talks between Israel and Lebanon

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he supports direct peace talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments, which are set to start Tuesday in Washington. Merz called for an end to hostilities in southern Lebanon and said mil»»»

Naharnet 1h

Israel says seeking 'peace and normalization' with Lebanon

Lebanon and Israel are set to hold the first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group that has rocked the tiny Mediterranean country. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in the talks»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Public Health integrates health facility licensing with building permit system

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health announces electronic integration of licensing procedures for health facility construction with the Ministry of Municipality’s Building Permit System. Hanan Al Shamlan, Acting Director of the Health Facilities Department at the Ministry of Public Health, af»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai ranks No. 1 globally for international passengers again in 2025 DXB report

Dubai: Dubai International Airport has retained its title as the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic, holding on to its global number one position in 2025 as it handled record traveller volumes last year. According to the latest Airports Council International (ACI) World ran»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE, Philippines move to faster remittances and linked payments

Dubai: The UAE and the Philippines have moved to strengthen financial ties with a new agreement aimed at improving cross-border payments and expanding cooperation across fintech and Islamic finance. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Central Bank of the UAE and the Ba»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established Israeli occupation army artillery positions in the Al-Bayyada with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 9 - 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 targeted the newly established Israeli occupation army artillery positions in the Al-Bayyada with a rocket salvo: Milita»»»

RT 1h

Two members of the US Congress have resigned due to allegations of sexual misconduct

Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzalez have said they will resign from the US House of Representatives following accusations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell, first elected to Congress in 2013, denied the allegations, claiming they were part of an effort to derail his campaign for govern»»»

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RT 1h

Iran demands reparations from Arab states

Iran has demanded that five Arab states hosting US bases pay reparations for American and Israeli airstrikes on its territory. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday, Iranian envoy Amir Saeid Iravani argued that Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan had allowed t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Top universities line up for the 10th edition of Edufair Dubai 2026

From choosing between broad and specialised engineering programmes to understanding how business degrees are responding to global market needs, and exploring healthcare pathways beyond medicine, students are now weighing a wider and more complex set of academic and career questions as higher educat»»»

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TAP 1h

Heavy rainfall expected across several regions, INM warns

TUNIS, April 14, 2026 (TAP) – Weather conditions on Tuesday are expected to favour rainfall over the north, the centre, and locally the southeast of Tunisia, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Rainfall will be temporarily...»»»

Novinite 1h

“As in Hungary”: Radev Calls for 80% Vote to Oust Borissov and Peevski

Speaking in Asenovgrad, the leader of “Progressive Bulgaria” Rumen Radev said that a high voter turnout could fundamentally reshape the political landscape, arguing that mass participation would lead to the removal of Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski from public life. “We will remove Borissov and »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Wide Price Disparities Found in Hospital Drug Purchases across Bulgaria, Health Ministry Says

Several state hospitals in Bulgaria have been found purchasing identical high-cost medicines at vastly different prices, according to the Ministry of Health, raising concerns over transparency and efficiency in public spending on rare disease treatments. Speaking to journalists, Deputy Health Minis»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli occupation army carried out a bombing in Mays Al-Jabal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli occupation army carried out a bombing in Mays Al-Jabal 14-04-2026 14:34 PM Latest N»»»

Sputnik 1h

China Seeks to Elevate Strategic Partnership With Russia to New Heights

China and Russia should elevate their comprehensive strategic cooperation to a superior level across all fields, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during a meeting in Beijing. "Hegemony and the harm it generates are becoming increasingly evident, with the s»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Final 600 DAMAC District apartments released after strong buyer demand

Dubai: DAMAC Properties has launched the final 600 apartments at its DAMAC District development in DAMAC Hills, following strong demand for earlier phases of the project. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The latest release includes studio and one-bedroom units, targetin»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

By 20-Plus Bills, CC-DB Will Gauge Backing for Captured State Dismantling

Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) will seek to test the resolve of Bulgaria’s next parliament with a package of more than 20 anti-corruption laws, according to Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of the CC-DB-affiliated Yes, Bulgaria party. In an interview with Capital.bg published Tuesday and»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

France, UK to host Hormuz talks Friday: French presidency

Paris, France: France and Britain will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the French president's office said. President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will co-chair the meeting t»»»

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EU Observer 2h

[Interview] Political scientist deciphers Magyar’s success: he didn’t have a Plan B, and he didn’t make compromises

Let’s start with something surprising. We even wrote an article expressing worries about potential manipulation and what the reaction to Viktor Orbán’s defeat would be. In the end, he congratulated Peter Magyar quite early, and there was no big news about major manipulations. So, what happened? Tha»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Lucky number 8 brings Big Ticket win for Sharjah-based teacher

Dubai: Luck has been on Amritha Babu’s side, a 30-year-old teaching assistant at a GEMS school in Sharjah, who has taken home Dh25,000 after winning in the latest Big Ticket e-draw on just her fourth attempt. The Indian expatriate, who has been living in the UAE for eight years, has noted that her »»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran trading proposals on nuclear restrictions – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- A ship in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman on Sunday.Credit…Reuters Iran said it could suspend uranium enrichment for up to five years but the Trump administration insisted on 20 years, officials from both countries said. Here’s the latest. The United States and Iran have tr»»»

Novinite 2h

Man Sets His Wife On Fire in Bulgarian Village Before Suicide

Authorities in Bulgaria are investigating a severe case of domestic violence in the village of Sitovo, Silistra region, after a man set a woman on fire and later took his own life. The incident was reported on April 12 at around 5:30 p.m. via the emergency number 112, according to the Regional Dire»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Multinational Battlegroup Personnel, Equipment to Be Transported on National Road Network

Military personnel and equipment from the French army will pass through the Bulgarian national road network on April 15. They are part of the Multinational Battlegroup in Romania, where they are returning after participating in joint training with the Multinational Battlegroup in Bulgaria. The tran»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Italian PM Says Suspends Defense Agreement with Israel

Italy has suspended its defense agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic sources said Tuesday. "In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

UEFA reject Barca handball complaint before Atletico return

Barcelona: European football governing body UEFA rejected Tuesday Barcelona's complaint over a handball incident in their Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat by Atletico Madrid, hours before the second leg. Diego Simeone's side won 2-0 at Camp Nou last week and Barca were upset by an in»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Naval blockade of Iran, Hormuz mine-clearing: Can US pull it off alone?

Dubai: The United States Navy has been handed what could be its toughest assignment of the war with Iran — enforcing a sweeping maritime blockade while clearing mines from the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Six weeks into the conflict, US President Donald Trump has ordered naval forces to choke off Ir»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Saudi Arabia tightens public finance oversight with new control law

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has brought its Financial Control Law into force, marking a step toward strengthening oversight across government entities and aligning public finance management with Vision 2030 objectives. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The law, issued under a Co»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Markovic: United Serbia not in favour of calling early elections

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, United Serbia deputy leader Dalibor "Palma" Markovic said on Tuesday his party was not in favour of calling early parliamentary elections at this time and that the elections should be held "when the time c»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iraq Says Has ‘Understandings’ to Bypass Hormuz Blockade

Baghdad's oil ministry said Tuesday it has "understandings" with the United States and Iran to reduce the impact of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Iraqi oil exports. The ministry did not elaborate or say when these reported understandings were reached. But Iran announced earlier this month»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Birthday luck brings Dubai resident Dh25,000 in Big Ticket e-draw

Dubai: This year’s Easter has become more memorable for Dubai resident Veera Lobo. The 50-year-old receptionist, originally from Mangalore, India, has struck it lucky in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for April, winning Dh25,000. Lobo has been living in Dubai for 25 years and the occasion has bee»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Syringe reuse at Pakistan hospital infects 331 children with HIV, probe reveals

Dubai: An undercover investigation by BBC News has exposed serious infection control failures at a government hospital in Pakistan, where staff were filmed reusing syringes on children—practices experts say may have fuelled a surge in HIV infections. The footage, recorded over 32 hours inside THQ H»»»

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