Gulf News 33m

Orban loss gives 'new push' to Ukraine accession, loans: EU expansion chief

The change in Hungary's government could help unlock 90 billion euros for Ukraine and give a "new push" for it to join the European Union, the bloc's expansion chief said Tuesday. Marta Kos, speaking on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, described the Hungarian election on Sun»»»

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Haiti gangs 'under pressure' but adapting to crackdown: UN report

Anti-gang operations in Haiti have halted the powerful armed groups' expansion in the capital, but progress remains uneven and they are adapting, a UN expert report said Tuesday. The poorest country in the Americas, Haiti has faced a deep security crisis for years, with gangs who control the vast m»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What happens next for your deliveries? Shipping lines reassess routes and risk

Dubai: Cargo continues to move into the UAE, but the way it is moving has shifted since the conflict began, with shipping lines slowing or pausing bookings into the Arabian Gulf while they reassess risk, insurance costs and access conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Dubai’s media became a stabilising force in times of conflict

In times of crisis and emergency, media is no longer a mere conveyor of events; it transforms into a strategic actor that shapes public awareness, regulates collective sentiment, and reinforces trust in institutions. Within this context, balanced media—grounded in accuracy, composure, and responsib»»»

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UPI 1h

Gallup poll: U.S. opinions on environment quality at all-time low - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Declining water levels due to climate change and 20 years of ongoing drought have reshaped Lake Mead's shorelines as seen in this 2022 photo. Maintaining the supply of fresh water for U.S. households is a main environmental concern noted by Americans in a new Gallup poll. File Photo by Jim»»»

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RT 1h

From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half

Last week Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most highly decorated war hero, was arrested by federal police and charged with having committed war crimes in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Roberts-Smith has been charged with being complicit in the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians – allegedly k»»»

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UPI 1h

South Korea boosts military fuel readiness amid energy risks - UPI.com

President Lee Jae Myung (3-L, rear) attends a meeting of top commanders of the Army, Air Force and Navy at the defense ministry in Seoul, South Korea, 27 March 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April 13 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Defense Ministry said Monday it is strengthening fuel procurement and ma»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks, US insists deal must be brokered by governments, not militias

The United States said any cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon must be negotiated by their governments, not armed groups, after Washington hosted “productive discussions” that opened the door to direct talks between the two sides, the State Department said. The talks are the highest-level engagem»»»

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UPI 2h

Mental Health Aviation Act advanced unanimously by Senate committee - UPI.com

Referring to aviators, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said Tuesday during a Senate committee hearing in Washington that “For too long, many individuals who love to fly have struggled in silence, with untreated mental health conditions, for fear of losing their careers” File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QF’s DIFI advocates for establishmentof centre to support parents in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha Building on policy-oriented research and evidence-based advocacy efforts to strengthen family wellbeing in Qatar, the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, has emphasised that the launch of the Parenting Center ‘Kanaf’, held under the pa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Pakistan Arts Society Qatar appoints new president of the management committee

The Chairman of the Pakistan Arts Society Qatar (PAS-Q), M A Shahid, in consultation with the Management Committee, has appointed Tahir Dilawar Hussain as the new President of the organisation’s Management Committee, marking an important leadership transition within one of Qatar’s long-standing Pak»»»

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UPI 3h

Evacuations underway as river flooding, dam failure threatens Wisconsin, Michigan - UPI.com

Flood alerts are in place on both sides of Lake Michigan as multiple rivers reach or approach flood stage. The Green Bay Fire Department is urging residents near the East River to prepare to evacuate. Rounds of thunderstorms producing heavy rain are swelling rivers across the Midwest, prompting war»»»

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BNE 3h

Dana Gas resumes operations at Iraq’s Khor Mor field as tensions calm

Dana Gas has resumed production at the Khor Mor gas facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq after weeks of intermittent operations, the company said on April 14. The UAE-listed energy producer said it had taken precaution»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Technical graduates in Pakistan benefitfrom QC’s income‑generating projects

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to economically empower youth, and despite the exceptional circumstances facing the region, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented the second phase of its income-generating initiative in Pakistan, in cooperation with the Technical Education and V»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoCI recalls specific Mercedes-Benz models

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Automobiles, Qatar’s Mercedes-Benz dealership, has announced the recall of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, CLS, GLE, GLS, GT and S-Class models from 2019 to 2022. The recall is due to the p»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoPH integrates health facility building e-licensing procedures with MoM’s BPS

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced electronic integration of licensing procedures for health facility construction with the Ministry of Municipality’s (MoM) Building Permit System. Hanan Al Shamlan, acting director of the Health Facilities Department at the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

GCO holds Joint Newsroom meeting to align communication efforts

The Government Communications Office (GCO) convened a coordination meeting of the Joint Newsroom, chaired by Director of the GCO Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, with participation from assistant undersecretaries, executive directors, and sector heads across more than 60 state entities»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar calls for regional solution to Strait of Hormuz crisis

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr Majed Al Ansari on Tuesday laid out Doha’s position on the escalating regional tensions, emphasising diplomacy, regional coordination, and the urgency of stabilising fragile ceasefire arrangemen»»»

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BNE 3h

Hungary vote driven by domestic anger but opens door to EU reset, analysts say

Tisza's April 12 landslide election victory in Hungary reflects deep domestic frustration rather than foreign policy concerns, but could pave the way for a reset in relations with the European Union, analysts told a European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) webinar on April 13. »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Nine dead, 15 injured in blast at Vedanta plant in India

NEW DELHI: At least nine people were killed and ​15 injured following a blast ‌in a boiler unit of a power plant on Tuesday that was ​operated by India's Vedanta ​in the central Indian state of ⁠Chhattisgarh, local police said. The ​blast was likely caused by overheating in ‌the ⁠boiler tube, said »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Atletico beat Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semi-finals

Madrid: Ademola Lookman's first-half goal sent Atletico Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate victory over 10-man Barcelona on Tuesday. Early strikes from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres for the Catalans had levelled the tie on aggregate before Nigeria international Lookm»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after Washington, DC meeting – Ya Libnan

Share: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) speaks during a meeting with Lebanon’s Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad (2R) and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter (2L) at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2026. © AFP, Oliver Contreras Israel and Lebanon agreed to h»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Dembele sends PSG past wounded Liverpool into Champions League semis

Liverpool: Ousmane Dembele's double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate win for the holders. To compound the English champions' woes, Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious-looking injury that could en»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sharjah announces reopening date for nurseries, return to campus for school teachers, admin staff

Sharjah: Administrative and teaching staff in private schools and nurseries in Sharjah will commence in-person attendance from Wednesday, April 15, the Sharjah Private Education Authority announced on Tuesday night. This is pursuant to the decision of the Education, Human Development and Community »»»

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France24 4h

US hails 'historic opportunity' for peace after Lebanon, Israel talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to launch direct negotiations after wrapping up talks in Washington on Tuesday, which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a “historic opportunity” for peace. Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington on Tuesday that US S»»»

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France24 4h

Israeli-Lebanese negotiations 'largely symbolic and performative', Middle East expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Aaron David Miller, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for Peace, says that "none of the participants in today's meetings have the authority to negotiate", adding that "implementing what the Lebanese and Israeli government would like to do is simply not pos»»»

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France24 4h

Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says

⁠The ​Lebanese government made ​it clear during U.S.-brokered talks ​with ‌Israel ⁠that ‌they no longer want to ⁠be "occupied" by Hezbollah and ​that ‌there were conversations about long-term ‌vision for ​clearly delineated border, Israel's ambassador to the ​United States ​Yechiel ​Leiter told rep»»»

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RT 4h

Netanyahu did not profit a thing from Iran war – ex‑Israeli president

The US‑Israeli war on Iran and the recently announced ceasefire have exposed a fundamental clash of political interests between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to former acting Israeli President Avraham Burg. In an exclusive interview with Afshin R»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993 despite Hezbollah’s opposition – Ya Libnan

Share: (From left-right) Counselor of US State Department Michael Needham, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter po»»»

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Athlete among suspects held over young woman’s death in Kefalonia

A youth weightlifting champion is among three men arrested in connection with the death of a 19-year-old on the island of Kefalonia, authorities said. The suspects – a 26-year-old local, a 22-year-old Albanian national, and a 23-year-old – allegedly used drugs with the young woman in a rented hotel»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Iran FM Araqchi Blames US Excessive Demands for Failed Deal Opportunity - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran FM Araqchi Blames US Excessive Demands for Failed Deal Opportunity 14-04-2026 22:54 PM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (image from»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Lebanon's US ambassador says called for ceasefire at 'constructive' Israel talks

Lebanon's ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad called for a ceasefire during "constructive" talks on Tuesday with Israeli officials in Washington, she said in a statement. The "preparatory meeting was constructive," the envoy's statement said, adding that she "called for a ceasefire"»»»

Naharnet 5h

Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after 'productive' talks

Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after "productive discussions" between the two sides in Washington, the United States said on Tuesday. "The participants held productive discussions on steps toward launching direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon," State Department spok»»»

UPI 5h

Court rules judge can't continue contempt investigation against feds - UPI.com

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posed on a tour of the Terrorist Confinement Center CECOT with the Minister of Justice and Public Security Gustavo Villatoro in Tecoluca, El Salvador, in March 2025. The appeals court just ruled that a judge couldn't continue a contempt of court»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai ruler’s surprise visit brings cheers at Kite Beach

Dubai: Beachgoers at Kite Beach did not expect that their day by the sea would turn into a moment of excitement, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appeared along the shoreline, drawing cheers from families and chi»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Debt to ZUS over PLN 800 mln in premiums

Data from the ZUS shows that the number of indebted active contributors fell by 1.8% y/y to 628,300 in 2025. However, total debt increased by 6.7% y/y to nearly PLN 22.5 billion, indicating growing financial pressure among some firms. The average debt rose to about PLN 36,000 (+5.9% y/y), while the»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Pellet boiler most expensive way to heat house in Poland

Heating a home with a pellet boiler is currently one of the most expensive options, second only to oil heating. According to the Polski Alarm Smogowy, rising pellet prices have pushed costs up by 39%. For a typical 150 sqm house with average insulation, annual heating and hot water costs exceed PLN»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Grupa Azoty and fertilizer production becoming strategically important

Grupa Azoty is in weak financial condition, burdened by heavy debt, yet is becoming strategically important for both Poland and the European Union. Recent geopolitical tensions, including conflict in the Persian Gulf, exposed the risks of relying on imported fertilizers and raw materials. Disruptio»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:40 on Tuesday 14-04-2026 enemy artillery bunkers north of Beit HaEmek settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 31 - 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 targeted at 18:40 on Tuesday 14-04-2026 enemy artillery bunkers north of Beit HaEmek settlement with a swarm of»»»

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the border town of Naqoura with bombs dropped from a helicopter, hitting them directly: statement 33 - 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 targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the border town of Naqoura with bombs dr»»»

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:40 on Tuesday 14-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Shlomi settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 32 - 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 targeted at 19:40 on Tuesday 14-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Shlomi settlement with »»»

Naharnet 5h

Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon after talks in US

Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Hezbollah. "We enjoyed it together. We had a wonderful exchange of over two hours," Israeli Ambassador Yechi»»»

RT 5h

Von der Leyen urges abolition of EU veto rule after Orban’s defeat in Hungary

The time has come for the EU to remove individual member states’ veto power on the bloc’s foreign policy decisions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has insisted. Von der Leyen issued the call less than 24 hours after her long-time opponent, former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Regional solution key to ending crisis, priority given to stabilizing ceasefire, achieving peace: Advisor to Prime Minister, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari stressed that the solution to the current crisis should be primarily regional, noting that all Gulf littoral states and countries linked to its supply chains are direct»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai ruler’s surprise visit brings cheers at Kite Beach

Dubai: Beachgoers at Kite Beach did not expect that their day by the sea would turn into a moment of excitement, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appeared along the shoreline, drawing cheers from families and chi»»»

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UPI 6h

Federal Reserve chairman nominee Kevin Warsh has millions in assets, filings show - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Kevin Warsh speaks during a press conference in 2014. Warsh, a nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve, has more than $100 million in assets, recent filings show. File Photo by Will Oliver/EPA April 14 (UPI) -- Kevin Warsh, the presidential pick for the next Federal Reserve chairman, h»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

GCO holds Joint Newsroom meeting to align communication efforts

Doha: The Government Communications Office (GCO) convened a coordination meeting of the Joint Newsroom, chaired by Director of the GCO HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, with participation from assistant undersecretaries, executive directors, and sector heads across more than 60 state»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Salah dropped, Isak starts for Liverpool in comeback attempt against PSG

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah was left on the bench by Arne Slot for what could be the Egyptian's final Champions League game at Liverpool as Alexander Isak started for the first time since December against Paris Saint-Germain. The English champions trail 2-0 from the first leg of the quarter-final tie »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Grupa Azoty and fertizilizer production becoming strategically important

Grupa Azoty is in weak financial condition, burdened by heavy debt, yet is becoming strategically important for both Poland and the European Union. Recent geopolitical tensions, including conflict in the Persian Gulf, exposed the risks of relying on imported fertilizers and raw materials. Disruptio»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Murapol had PLN 235.84 mln in net profit in ‘25

Murapol reported PLN 235.8 million in consolidated net profit for 2025, slightly down from PLN 242 million a year earlier. Operating profit rose to PLN 298.3 million, while revenue declined to PLN 1.26 billion from PLN 1.33 billion. The company delivered over 2,600 apartments and sold more than 3,1»»»

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