Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Food Safety Agency Says Operation Clean Food Shuts 27 Outlets, Stops 260 Tonnes of Unsafe Food

Operation Clean Food shut 27 outlets and stopped more than 260 tonnes of potentially dangerous food, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) Executive Director Angel Mavrovski said at a press conference on Thursday. Nearly 80% of the seized food, more than 208 tonnes, was products of animal origin carr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Finance Ministry Provides Public Access to All Active Public Procurement Procedures

The Ministry of Finance has provided public access via its website to all more than 7,000 active public procurement procedures in the country, with a total value exceeding EUR 30 billion, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski announced at a briefing at the Ministry of Finance building in Sofi»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

The smart habit: 5 tiny inconveniences that improve your brain

Doha, Qatar: Thanks to modern technology, writing an email, ordering a meal or looking up that random actor's name you can't remember has never been easier. But some are starting to wonder whether the quicker, frictionless path isn't always the best. Do we lose something by not engaging our brains »»»

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Al Majalla 30m

5 unanswered questions on the US-Iran ceasefire

The United States and Iran suddenly announced a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, and there are myriad open questions about what happens next. Israel has also agreed to the truce, though it reportedly did so reluctantly. Both Washington and Tehran have claimed victory, but it’s too early to declare th»»»

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UPI 30m

North Korea tests electronic warfare systems, cluster-bomb missile - UPI.com

North Korea said Thursday it conducted a series of weapons tests this week, including missiles tipped with a cluster-bomb warhead and electronic warfare systems. This January file photo shows the North's test-fire of a multiple-rocket launcher system. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 9 (UPI) -- »»»

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BNE 33m

Taipei slams Cheng Li-wun's Beijing trip

Legislators from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party and various government representatives claimed on April 8, 2026, that the recent actions of KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in China have compromised the sovereignty of the nation, Taipei Times reports. These accusations emerged as the »»»

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BNE 33m

Taipei slams Cheng Li-wun's Beijing trip

Legislators from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party and various government representatives claimed on April 8, 2026, that the recent actions of KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in China have compromised the sovereignty of the nation, Taipei Times reports. These accusations emerged as the »»»

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BNE 33m

Taipei slams Cheng Li-wun's Beijing trip

Legislators from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party and various government representatives claimed on April 8, 2026, that the recent actions of KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in China have compromised the sovereignty of the nation, Taipei Times reports. These accusations emerged as the »»»

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BNE 33m

Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with

US President Donald Trump said on April 8 that all American military forces, ships and aircraft would remain deployed in and around Iran until the terms of the ceasefire agreement are fully met, warning that otherwise "the shootin' starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen »»»

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BNE 33m

Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

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BNE 33m

Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with

US President Donald Trump said on April 8 that all American military forces, ships and aircraft would remain deployed in and around Iran until the terms of the ceasefire agreement are fully met, warning that otherwise "the shootin' starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen »»»

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BNE 33m

Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

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BNE 33m

Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with

US President Donald Trump said on April 8 that all American military forces, ships and aircraft would remain deployed in and around Iran until the terms of the ceasefire agreement are fully met, warning that otherwise "the shootin' starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen »»»

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BNE 33m

Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

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BNE 33m

Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

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BNE 33m

Djibouti's Guelleh set to win sixth presidential term amid Red Sea chokepoint's rising strategic importance

Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled the strategically positioned Horn of Africa state since 1999, is expected to readily defeat his only challenger in Friday’s election, and secure a sixth term in office. »»»

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BNE 36m

Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

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Sputnik 44m

Putin Made No Decisions on Easter Truce as to Date - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has not made any decisions on an Easter truce as to date, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "As of today, the Supreme Commander has not made any decisions," Peskov told reporters, answering a question about a possible Easter truce.»»»

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Sputnik 56m

US Supercharges Tomahawk Orders Amid Iran War Drain

The US Navy has requested $3 billion to procure 785 Tomahawk cruise missiles for fiscal year 2027, a review of Pentagon budget documents shows. By comparison, only 55 missiles are being purchased in the current fiscal year, which ends on September 30. In just 4 weeks of war with Iran, the US expend»»»

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Al Awsat 56m

EU Says Strikes on Lebanon Endangering US-Iran Ceasefire

The European Union on Thursday called on Israel to halt its strikes on Lebanon which it said were endangering the US-Iran ceasefire, AFP reported. "Israeli actions are putting the US-Iran ceasefire under severe strain. The Iran truce should extend to Lebanon," the European Union's top diplomate Kaj»»»

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Jordan Times 56m

Shell says upcoming results boosted by high oil prices

LONDON — British energy giant Shell on Wednesday said first-quarter earnings were set for a "significant" boost from oil prices soaring during the Middle East war, which nevertheless lowered its production.Despite world crude futures tumbling Wednesday following the announcement of a two-week cease»»»

Jordan Times 56m

Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock

LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan's solar power push has cushioned the full impact of the war in the Middle East, analysts said, despite lingering concerns over fuel supplies and rising prices.A study published last month assessed that the uptake of solar around 2018 helped the country avoid more than $1»»»

Gulf News 1h

How Dubai kept supermarket shelves full despite global shipping chaos

Dubai: The city has managed to maintain a steady flow of fresh food and perishable goods despite global shipping pressures, according to several traders. Members of the Fruit and Vegetable Traders Business Group, under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, say that strong infrastructure, efficient global »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Mining sector contributed 65.4 billion soms to Kyrgyzstan’s budget in 2025 - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s mining industry contributed 65.4 billion soms to the state budget in 2025. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, said during a visit to the state-owned company Kyrgyzaltyn. Kasymaliev added that gold prices had a»»»

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Naharnet 1h

UK 'strongly' wants ceasefire extended to Lebanon

Britain's foreign minister said Thursday the UK "strongly" wants Lebanon included in the Middle East ceasefire as Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in the United Arab Emirates. "We do want to see the ceasefire extended to Lebanon. I'm deeply troubled about the escalating attacks that we saw from »»»

Naharnet 1h

Rescuers search for survivors in Lebanese capital as new Israeli strikes hit south

Rescuers searched for survivors under the rubble of destroyed buildings in Beirut on Thursday as Lebanon observed a day of mourning after Israeli strikes across the country killed more than 200. The Israeli military carried out further strikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least five people in Ab»»»

Al Manar 1h

Israeli media: Sirens sound in Margliot and Misgav Am in Galilee Panhandle - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Sirens sound in Margliot and Misgav Am in Galilee Panhandle 09-04-2026 12:12 PM Latest News Urgent News Islamic Resistance f»»»

Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrages of rockets targeting the Israeli settlements of Kiryat Shmona and Metula in retaliation to the enemy’s violation of the ceasefire agreement: Hezbollah Military Media statement 5 - 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 barrages of rockets targeting the Israeli settlements of Kiryat Shmona and Metula in retaliation to the e»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Argentine MPs Approve Bill to Allow Mining in Glaciers

Argentine MPs approved a bill early Thursday promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, and has outraged environmentalists. The amendment to the so-called Glacier Law, which was already approved by the Senate in February, wo»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Thunderstorms, rain and strong winds forecast in Qatar this weekend

Doha, Qatar: Rain accompanied by thunder, strong winds and rough sea conditions are expected to affect Qatar on Thursday, April 9, 2026 and again on Saturday, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department. In its latest forecast, the department said Friday will see relatively calmer conditions with»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iran's envoy deletes post on delegation arrival in Islamabad for US talks

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan deleted a social media post saying an Iranian delegation would arrive in Islamabad on Thursday night, a move an embassy official later told AFP had been sent prematurely. Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam said in a post on X on Thursday morning that an Iranian delegation »»»

24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC net profit amounted to 18.7 billion soms in 2025 - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev familiarized himself with the operations of Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC. The company’s Chairman of the Board, Kubat Abdraimov, presented information on the operations of the company’s gold bar store. »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: April 9

ENERGY - ECONOMY 24 Chasa reports in an extensive article that the Bulgarian caretaker Government is actively managing the impact of global energy tensions on domestic prices, monitoring goods and fuel, and providing targeted support to transport and vulnerable sectors. Ceasefire developments in th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Augusta SPA Hotel in Hisarya Is Renovating 180 Rooms and Expanding Medical Services

Augusta SPA Hotel in Hisarya is renovating a significant part of its facilities, hotel manager Daniela Raykova told BTA. Renovations cover the complex's second wing and include 180 rooms – doubles and suites. Work began at the start of the year and involves complete modernization of the interior, f»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE leads regional push to boost supply chain resilience

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, chaired a high-level coordination meeting hosted by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation at its headquarters in Dubai. The meeting brought together senior executives from leading global shipping companies and representativ»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Regé-Jean Page on why You, Me & Tuscany made him believe in love again

Dubai: There’s a refreshing lack of cynicism when Regé-Jean Page talks about his love for a good romantic comedy and and that’s exactly what drew him to it You, Me & Tuscany, out in UAE cinemas today on April 9. “My initial reaction was relief at reading a romantic comedy that cared about the roman»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Local Authorities: Migrant Dinghy Sinks Off French Coast, 4 Dead

Four people died after a small boat carrying migrants seeking to reach Britain sank in the Channel and a search and rescue operation was underway, French local authorities said on Thursday. "A taxi-boat ⁠sinking occurred today. ⁠The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change," »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Euro Adoption in Bulgaria Has Limited Impact on Consumer Prices, ECB Analysis Shows

Bulgaria’s transition from the lev to the euro has so far had a limited and largely one-off impact on consumer prices, said experts from the European Central Bank (ECB) in an analysis published on the institution’s blog on Thursday. According to the calculations, inflation in Bulgaria would have be»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Binance joins “One Nation. One People.” initiative with Design Commission Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, today announced its participation in the UAE’s national civic initiative, “One Nation. One People. Together, We Protect What We Love.” in partnership with t»»»

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UPI 2h

DOJ indicts Army veteran for leaking information to journalist - UPI.com

A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted a Army veteran will leaking classified information to a journalist. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have arrested and charged an Army veteran with top secret clearance on accusations of sharing classified »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Ansarullah Condemns Israeli Massacre in Lebanon: Targeting Civilians Signals Desperation

Yemen’s Ansarullah revolutionary group denounced on Thursday massacres committed by the Israeli enemy against the Lebanese people, saying the attack, which left hundreds martyred and wounded, reflects “extreme savagery” and warned that continued escalation points to a state of confusion and defeat.»»»

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France24 2h

'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry overdose death

A British-American dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who sold the drugs that killed "Friends" star Matthew Perry, and boasted she supplied an elite circle of Hollywood VIPs, was jailed for 15 years on Wednesday. Jasveen Sangha, 42, was one of five people charged over the death of the beloved Canad»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

IMF approves $700 mn for Sri Lanka, warning of Mideast war shock

Colombo, Sri Lanka: The International Monetary Fund approved a further $700 million in loans for Sri Lanka on Thursday, while urging Colombo to accelerate reforms to guard its post-2022 economic recovery and address shocks from the Middle East crisis. The Fund mission approved the latest tranche of»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Price comparison in Qatar: The fastest way to pay the right price without guessing

Doha, Qatar: In Qatar, overpaying rarely happens because people are careless. It usually happens because the buying process is fragmented. A shopper opens several tabs, checks a forwarded offer, sees a sale label, and makes a quick decision based on whatever appears first. The purchase feels reason»»»

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Novinite 2h

Young Father in Bulgaria Dies After Months in Coma Following Brutal Street Attack Over Cigarettes

A young man from Chirpan has died after spending months in a coma following a violent assault that reportedly began over a dispute involving cigarettes. The attack took place outside a restaurant after he left a nightclub, and the injuries proved fatal after a prolonged struggle for survival. The v»»»

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Gulf News 2h

'Time for compliments has passed as region faces critical phase', says Anwar Gargash

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, stressed that the time for compliments has passed and that honesty is now essential, as the region faces a critical phase requiring clear and firm positions. Commenting on recent regional developments, Gargash said observers sho»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Humanitarian facilitates airlift of critical medical supplies from WHO, MSF, and Unicef to Afghanistan

Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated a critical humanitarian airlift to Kabul, Afghanistan, delivering 96 metric tonnes of life-saving medicines and m»»»

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Gulf News 2h

We will emerge stronger: Sheikh Hamdan shares video echoing UAE President’s promise

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has shared a stirring video on his social media, amplifying a message of resilience and promise from the UAE Pres»»»

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Gulf News 2h

How Sharjah’s new university partnership will drive tourism, opportunities in the UAE

Sharjah: The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have joined forces to boost tourism innovation while giving students real-world experience in the UAE’s growing tourism sector. The partnership has been formalised on April 8 with th»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Gold Steady as Investors Eye US-Iran Ceasefire, Brace for Inflation Data

Gold prices were steady on Thursday as investors remained cautious about the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with a key US inflation report due later in the day also in focus for interest rate clues. Spot gold was little changed at $4,715.45 per ounce, as of 0716 GMT. US gold futures for June delivery f»»»

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