Middle East Observer 15m

Madbouli outlines the new Egyptian government’s priorities

Egypt’s national security, improving citizen’s standards of living, economic development, developing and building the Egyptian citizen, and developing Egypt’s foreign policy. The government statement by the Prime Minister and Minister of Housing, Mustafa Madbouli, was presented to the House of Repr»»»

Naharnet 17m

Trump says China agrees not to arm Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that China has agreed not to send weapons to its close partner Iran and that he has received personal assurances from leader Xi Jinping. "They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few week»»»

Gulf News 21m

Sanad reports Dh7b revenue in 2025, backlog hits Dh38b

Dubai: Sanad reported Dh7 billion in revenue for 2025, marking a 41% increase year-on-year, driven by sustained global demand for aircraft engine maintenance and long-term contracts with airlines and manufacturers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Mubadala-owned aer»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23m

Health Insurance Fund Lacks Right to Audit Pricing for Medicine Not Registered in Bulgaria

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has no authority to audit the pricing and procedures used to negotiate the prices of medicinal products that are not authorized or registered in Bulgaria but are intended for therapies approved under Regulation No. 2 of 2019 of the Health Ministry, the NHIF»»»

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Gulf News 26m

New Israeli strikes hit Lebanon a day after Washington talks

TYRE, Lebanon: Israeli strikes rocked southern Lebanon overnight and into Wednesday, a day after a first round of historic talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington. Smoke rose over the coastal city of Tyre, underscoring the fragility of diplomatic efforts. Though Israeli strikes i»»»

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Gulf News 26m

Trump vs Pope Leo: Who speaks for morality in war?

What began as a disagreement over the Iran war has escalated into a rare and highly public clash between the White House and the Vatican. US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance have repeatedly criticised Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of being “weak on crime” and overstepping into politi»»»

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Sputnik 27m

Iran Grateful to Russia for Readiness to Assist in Nuclear Dossier Issue - MFA Spox

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is ready to play a role in resolving the issue of Iranian enriched uranium in a way that is as acceptable as possible to Tehran. "We have good relations with Russia, a very successful experience of cooperation in the nuclear field..»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 35m

Two Municipal Councillors from Septemvri Municipality Detained for Vote-Buying

Two municipal councillors, identified by the initials S.N. and M.M., from Septemvri Municipality (South Bulgaria), have been detained for vote-buying, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said on Facebook on Wednesday. He added that searches are being carried out at seven addres»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 35m

People with Disabilities Urge Improved Accessibility and Infrastructure - Vazrazhdane's Top-of-the-List Candidate in Shumen

A meeting between representatives of people with disabilities and Vazrazhdane candidates for MPs has been held in Shumen, the party’s press office reported. Vazrazhdane's top-of-the-list candidate in Shumen, Veselin Veshev, said the discussion also included representatives from other regional organ»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Pupil kills four wounds 20 in new Turkiye school shooting

Istanbul: A student aged about 13 opened fire at random in a Turkish school Wednesday killing four people and wounding 20, just one day after a shooter wounded 16 people and then killed himself in another school, officials said. Kahramanmaras province governor Mukerrem Unluer said a teacher and thr»»»

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24 News Agency 42m

New evidence emerges in case against ex-Foreign Minister - | 24.KG

Additional episodes of alleged illegal activity have been uncovered in the criminal case against former Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Chingiz Aidarbekov. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported. Earlier, authorities had reported abuse of office related to the misuse of budget funds. During furt»»»

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24 News Agency 42m

 Sadyr Japarov reviews development plans for Nookat district - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov reviewed plans for the socio-economic development of Nookat district during a working visit to Osh region. The presidential press service reported. Earlier during the trip, the head of state also visited other districts in the region, where he inspected a numbe»»»

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Al Manar 47m

Hezbollah’s Fadlallah: Who’s the Outlaw, Resistance Defending the Homeland or an Authority Offering Concessions? - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Fadlallah: Who’s the Outlaw, Resistance Defending the Homeland or an Authority Offering Concessions? 15-04-2026 16:18 PM Lebane»»»

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Tanjug 51m

Pristina's arrests under pretext of alleged war crimes are aimed against Serbs - gov't office

BELGRADE - The Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija said on Wednesday the arrest of Dejan Pelevic, a Kosovo-Metohija Serb from Socanica, was another in a series of arrests of Serbs under the pretext of alleged war crimes and represented a planned crackdown by Pristina on Serbs in the provi»»»

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MIA 51m

Religious leaders condemn synagogue arson attempt in Skopje

Skopje, 15 April 2026 (MIA) — An attempted arson attack on the Jewish Community building and the Bet Yaakov synagogue was a direct strike against the centuries-old peace and coexistence of Macedonian society, the nation's top five religious leaders said in joint statement issued together with the C»»»

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Business-review 52m

Rompetrol fuel stations, served by a new retail IT system

Available at 500 Rompetrol stations, the new IT (Information Technology) system uses Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain-based technology, and Machine Learning to streamline internal processes. Through a major effort by the Rompetrol teams from the IT and operational segments, the new system was re»»»

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Qatar Tribune 56m

Prime minister, European Council president review de-escalation efforts in the region

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received President of the European Council António Costa, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, the latest regional developments were reviewed, particularly those related to the ce»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 59m

Polish KFOR Troops to Pass Through Bulgaria During Rotation

A scheduled rotation of personnel and military equipment of the Polish Armed Forces participating in the NATO stabilization forces in Kosovo (KFOR) will take place from April 16 to April 22, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. The military equipment and personnel will pass through Bul»»»

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Al Awsat 59m

World Bank to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Plays a Central Role in Stabilizing Energy Markets

At a time when waves of geopolitical tensions disrupt the stability of vital maritime corridors, fundamental questions are emerging about the ability of major economic ambitions in the Gulf to withstand the test of the Strait of Hormuz, which represents an indispensable “lifeline” for the global ec»»»

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Al Awsat 59m

Chaired by Saudi Crown Prince, PIF Board of Directors Approves PIF 2026-2030 Strategy

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) Board of Directors, chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has approved PIF’s 2026-2030 strategy, a continuation of the fund’s long-term strategy that will focus on delivering competitive domestic ecosystems to »»»

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Al Manar 59m

Israeli gatherings in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Bayyada were targeted for the second time on Wednesday by Islamic Resistance fighters, this time using artillery shells: Hezbollah Military Media statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli gatherings in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Bayyada were targeted for the second time on Wednesday by Islamic Resistance fighter»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets State Secretary of German Foreign Office

Berlin: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Wednesday with State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Dr. Geza Andreas von Geyr. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the lates»»»

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The Barents Observer 1h

Prestigious 9 May military parades cancelled in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions

Amid growing fears that Ukraine’s long-range drones could strike deep into northern Russia, military authorities have decided to cancel one of the country’s most symbolic displays of military power: the 9 May Victory Day parade. There will be no traditional 9 May parade in Mirny, a closed military »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Centre for Analysis and Marketing: Three Million People to Vote in April 19 Elections, Five Parties Set to Enter Parliament

Around three million Bulgarians are expected to vote in the snap parliamentary elections on April 19, with five political formations set to cross the 4% electoral threshold and one hovering on it. Compared with the last election in October 2024, between 200,000 and 300,000 more people are likely to»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters engaged an Israeli military drone, identified as a Hermes 450 “Zik,” over the airspace of Qabrikha southern Lebanese town, using a surface-to-air missile: Hezbollah Military Media statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters engaged an Israeli military drone, identified as a Hermes 450 “Zik,” over the airspace of Qabrikha southern Leb»»»

Gulf News 1h

Pupil kills four, wounds 20 in new Turkey school shooting

A student aged about 13 opened fire at random in a Turkish school Wednesday killing four people and wounding 20, just one day after a shooter wounded 16 people and then killed himself in another school, officials said. Kahramanmaras province governor Mukerrem Unluer said a teacher and three student»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ghost ships, spoofing tactics test US in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai: Ships linked to Iran are increasingly adopting “ghost” tactics — going dark, spoofing identities and masking movements — in a bid to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a shift toward more cautious and covert operations at sea. Maritime intelligence experts say a »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Student opens fire at a school in Turkey, killing 4, in second such attack in the country in 2 days

A student opened fire randomly at two classrooms at a middle school in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, killing four people and wounding 20 others, an official said, in the second such shooting in the country in two days. The student, who was also killed, arrived at the school, armed with guns believ»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Non-Communicable Diseases - Major Public Health Challenge for Bulgaria, Causing Economic and Social Damage

In Bulgaria, 52% of all premature deaths (i.e. deaths before the age of 75) are attributable to four non-communicable diseases (NCDs), shows a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published here on Wednesday. This includes 20% due to cancer, 28% due to cardiov»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Independent MP Candidate Calls Smolyan Cemetery Expansion "Insane"

Todor Batkov, an independent parliamentary candidate from Smolyan 22nd Constituency, is alarmed by what he calls "the insanity" of the local authorities, who spent BGN 2.8 million in public money on the expansion of a cemetery without a road and with 82 steps. The cemetery, located in the Raykovo d»»»

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RT 1h

US-Iran war ‘very close to being over’ – Donald Trump

The conflict between the US and Iran is close to being settled, President Donald Trump has claimed, adding that the second round of peace talks between the two sides could take place in the next few days. The US president gave interviews to several outlets on Tuesday, where he detailed Washington’s»»»

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RT 1h

Trump opening Strait of Hormuz ‘for China’

US President Donald Trump has announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying he made the decision after China agreed not to send weapons to Iran. Trump initially announced the blockade of the vital waterway on Sunday after Pakistani-mediated talks failed to produce a peace deal with Iran. On»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting gatherings of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in th town of Al-Bayyada: Hezbollah Military Media statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting gatherings of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in th town of Al-Bayyada: Hezbol»»»

The Peninsula 1h

GCC Secretary General, EU Official discuss regional developments

Brussels: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner discussed the latest regional developments along with other topics. During the meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, the two sides discus»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Gajic: People's Party interested in elections being called as soon as possible

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, People's Party leader Vladimir Gajic said on Wednesday his party was interested in early elections being called as soon as possible as the only democratic way out of the current social and political crisis»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran Denies Extending Ceasefire With US

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran does not confirm that it and the United States agreed on the extension of the truce, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, media reported, citing officials, that the United States and Iran "agree in principle" to extend the »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Watch |Hezbollah Fighters Challenge Netanyahu, Strike Kiryat Shmona in Defiant Message

Hezbollah’s Military Media released a defiant message on Tuesday from its fighters addressed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has repeatedly boasted that ‘Israel’ has “eliminated” the group’s capabilities. The video shows a rocket attack by Hezbollah fighters against Kiryat Shmona,»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Foreign media group slams Israel military over AI image of Manar reporter Shoeib

An international media association on Wednesday accused the Israeli military of discrediting a Lebanese journalist it killed last month by circulating an AI‑generated image of him in Hezbollah fatigues. Three Lebanese journalists, including Ali Shoeib -- a prominent correspondent for the Hezbollah-»»»

Naharnet 1h

UNIFIL says convoy halted by Israeli troops near Naqoura

A routine convoy transporting military and civilian peacekeepers, along with essential contractors, from Beirut to UNIFIL headquarters was halted by Israeli troops a few kilometers from its destination in Naqoura. U.N.-marked vehicles were eventually allowed to proceed; however, local contractors w»»»

Naharnet 1h

Report: Aoun satisfied with Tuesday talks with Israel, no date set for 2nd round

President Joseph Aoun is satisfied with the Israeli-Lebanese meeting that was held Tuesday in Washington, sources said. "He is following on the details of the negotiations and continuing his contacts to achieve the primary objective: a ceasefire," the sources told Al-Arabiya's Al-Hadath channel. Th»»»

Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police take ‘Proud of UAE’ campaign into residential areas

Dubai: Dubai Police took national celebrations beyond public spaces and into neighbourhoods, joining residents across the emirate in marking the “Proud of UAE” campaign with a strong display of unity and patriotism. The initiative, launched in line with directives from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Industrial production drops by 1.5%

The volume of industrial production lagged behind the one year earlier level by 1.5% in February 2026. The working day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. A production decrease occurred in the majority of the manufacturing subsections. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted d»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What Dubai Chambers' new Manila office means for UAE-Philippines trade growth

Dubai: Dubai International Chamber, part of Dubai Chambers, has expanded its international footprint with the opening of a new representative office in Manila, a strategic move aimed at accelerating trade and investment flows between Dubai and the Philippines. The launch has reflected Dubai’s broad»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iran foreign ministry insists on right to enrich uranium, says level negotiable

Iran's foreign ministry said Wednesday that Tehran's right to enrich uranium was "indisputable" although the level of enrichment is "negotiable". In a weekly press briefing, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy could not be "taken away under pre»»»

Naharnet 1h

Iran says exchanges with US via Pakistan continue after failed talks

Iran said Wednesday that exchanges with the United States via Pakistan had continued following failed negotiations over the weekend. "Since Sunday, when the Iranian delegation returned to Tehran, several messages have been exchanged through Pakistan," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei »»»

TAP 1h

Tunisia, italy to organuise event focused on historic ties between Mahdia and Mazara Del Vallo

Tunis, April 15 (TAP)- Tunisia's consul in Palermo and the mayor of Mazara del Vallo agreed to organise next September a cultural event focused on the historic ties between the city of Mahdia and this coastal city. Officials from Tunisia and...»»»

Kathimerini 1h

Eco groups warn energy bill opens Pandora’s box

A public consultation on an Environment Ministry bill drew unusually high participation, closing with approximately 700 comments. The draft legislation, titled, “Modernizing Renewable Energy Production Law,” sparked intense opposition over two key provisions. The first designates “acceleration zone»»»

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UPI 1h

Watch: Bioluminescent fireworms glow in the California water - UPI.com

April 13 (UPI) -- A California photographer captured rare video of bioluminescent fireworms putting on a glowing display in the Long Beach water. Patrick Coyne said he recorded the video at about 8 p.m. Thursday in the Colorado Lagoon. Experts said it was only the second time bioluminescent firewor»»»

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UPI 1h

Australian man becomes world's oldest grandfather - UPI.com

Charles Smith was named the world's oldest first-time grandfather by Guinness World Records. His granddaughter, Isla, was born when he was 91 years and 209 days old. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records April 14 (UPI) -- An Australian man was certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest fi»»»

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