Al Awsat 9m

TotalEnergies to Invest in $1.2 Billion Power Project in Kazakhstan

French energy major TotalEnergies on Friday said it would invest in a Kazakhstan-based onshore wind and energy storage project, valued at $1.2 billion, and plans to sell the produced electricity to the country's government under a 25-year agreement signed in 2023. The Mirny project, which is schedu»»»

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Arab News 10m

Iran FM speaks to Pakistan military chief, Iraqi Kurdistan president

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone calls with Pakistan’s powerful military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and the country’s top diplomat, Ishaq Dar, as uncertainty remained over the future of peace talks with the United States. Araghchi also spoke to the president of Iraq’s »»»

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UPI 11m

Prosecution rejects arrest warrant request for Hybe chairman, calls for further review - UPI.com

Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Sept. 15, 2025, for questioning over unfair stock trading allegations. File Photo by Yonhap Prosecutors said Friday they have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, cha»»»

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Libya Herald 14m

Libya and Korea discuss resuming stalled housing projects

The Director of the National Housing and Real Estate Development Programme, Faisal bin Dardaf, held a meeting last Tuesday (21 April) with the Korean Ambassador to discuss resuming and reactivating stalled housing projects to ensure their completion according to approved plans. The meeting emphasiz»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15m

Labour Market Discrimination Most Common in Hiring and Pay

Discrimination when applying for a job was reported by 53.7% of a total of 592 respondents in a survey by the Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD). According to 47.8%, there is discrimination when hiring, and according to 33.1% - when paying. The CPD study analyzes the manifestati»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Iran FM speaks to Pakistan military chief, Iraqi Kurdistan president

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone calls with Pakistan's powerful military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and the country's top diplomat, Ishaq Dar, as uncertainty remained over the future of peace talks with the United States. Araghchi also spoke to the president of Iraq's »»»

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Business-review 19m

ELCEN launches tender for the new cogeneration plant at CTE Progresu

The CTE Progresu project is part of a broader program to modernize thermal and electrical power generation capacities and directly contributes to increasing the efficiency and security of the energy supply in Bucharest, as well as to strengthening the National Energy System. This project is not mer»»»

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Business-review 22m

McDonald’s Romania announces over RON 2.26 billion in sales in 2025

McDonald’s served approximately 400,000 customers daily, with over 59 million orders recorded throughout the year. At the same time, the company opened 8 restaurants in several cities across the country: Bucharest, Ploiești, Iași, Timișoara, Bacău, Baia Mare, and Mediaș. The positive growth in 2025»»»

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UPI 23m

South Korean prosecutors seek 30 years for Yoon over drone plot - UPI.com

Prosecutors sought on Friday a 30-year prison sentence for jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol over alleged drone incursions into North Korea. Yoon is seen here during an impeachment trial hearing in January 2025. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, April 24 (UPI) -- South Korean prosecutors on »»»

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Gulf News 24m

From 15 minutes to 4: How Hessa Street upgrade cuts travel time from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Khail Road

One of Dubai’s most congested corridors has undergone a dramatic transformation, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completing the full scope of works on Hessa Street Development Project between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The result is one of the city’s most visible traffic succ»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27m

Prosecution Probes Possible Mismanagement in Connection with Free Roadside Assistance at Road Authority

The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office has launched pre-trial proceedings on its own initiative, following a media report about potential abuses at the Road Infrastructure Agency and the free roadside assistance service, the prosecution said. Under the proceedings, witnesses are questioned, documents h»»»

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Gulf News 32m

India hits back at Trump 'hellhole' remarks amid growing political backlash

Remarks by US President Donald Trump describing India in derogatory terms have triggered a strong backlash from New Delhi, Indian American lawmakers and community leaders, threatening to cast a shadow over ties between the two countries. The controversy erupted after Trump reposted a message on soc»»»

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Libya Herald 38m

Libya and African Development Bank Group launch transport sector reforms to drive economic recovery

The African Development Bank reports that it concluded a three-day workshop with Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Transport to define the roadmap for implementing a strategic transport sector study aimed at supporting the country’s economic recovery. Held at the Bank’s North Africa regional office»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Lebanon ceasefire extended as Trump hopes for historic deal

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump announced Israel and Lebanon on Thursday extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, as he voiced hope for a historic three-way meeting soon and a potential peace deal. Trump, at a standstill in negotiations with Iran, spoke in glowing terms of pe»»»

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Sputnik 43m

Over 8,000 Russian Civilians Killed by Ukraine Since February 2022 - Ambassador Miroshnik

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 8,000 Russian civilians have been killed and almost 20,000 have been injured in attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces since February 2022, Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry's special envoy for crimes of the Kiev regime, said on Friday. "The total number of »»»

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Gulf News 44m

Is the Iran war depleting US weapons too fast?

The United States’ war effort against Iran is reshaping more than just the Middle East battlefield — it is beginning to test the limits of Washington’s global military readiness. In just over a month of fighting, the US has burned through thousands of high-end missiles and munitions, raising concer»»»

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Business-review 46m

23 Romanian entrepreneurial companies received the Deloitte “Best Managed Companies” certification

Over 100 companies participated in this edition of the program, of which 30 reached the main stage, that of the workshops and recertification interviews conducted by Deloitte Romania together with the program partners, a stage that allowed them to analyze their performance according to the Deloitte»»»

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Libya Herald 50m

Libya launches its 2026-2050 National Water Security Strategy

The Tripoli based Libyan government officially endorsed its 2026-2050 National Water Security Strategy, taking a massive step toward combating water scarcity and building climate resilience. Developed with support from UNDP and the Government of Italy, this landmark strategy aims to protect vital n»»»

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Kathimerini 51m

Court acquits Nikos Romanos in 2024 Athens apartment blast case

An Athens court on Friday found two women guilty in connection with a deadly explosion at an apartment in the Ambelokipi district in October 2024, while acquitting three other defendants, including convicted bank robber and anarchist activist Nikos Romanos. The Three-Member Felony Appeals Court fol»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 51m

PM Gurov Sees Conspiracy against Interior Ministry Secretary General

In a video message posted on his Facebook page on Friday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that he and the entire caretaker government stand firmly behind Georgi Kandev, the Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General. "Every honest Bulgarian citizen will stand behind him as well," Gurov»»»

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Sana 55m

Dollar heads for weekly gain as stalled US–Iran talks support oil and safe-haven demand

Tokyo, April 24 (SANA) The US dollar edged higher on Friday and was set for its first weekly gain in three weeks, as a lack of progress in Washington–Tehran talks weighed on expectations for a near-term easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market analysts, cited by Rueters, said the »»»

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Arab News 58m

Syria arrests main suspect in 2013 Damascus massacre

DAMASCUS: Syria has arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, when soldiers of the former government murdered dozens of civilians in the Damascus neighborhood, the interior ministry said on Friday.In a statement, the ministry said it had arrested Amjad Youssef, who appeared in a leake»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

Syria arrests main suspect in 2013 Damascus massacre

Damascus: Syria has arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, when soldiers of the former government murdered dozens of civilians in the Damascus neighbourhood, the interior ministry said on Friday, April 24, 2026. In a statement, the ministry said it had arrested Amjad Youssef, who a»»»

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24 News Agency 58m

Platform for admission of international applicants to be launched in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A unified platform for admissions of international applicants is being launched in Kyrgyzstan. Bekturgan Babaev, Director of the Digital Education Department at Tunduk JSC, announced at a briefing in the Health Ministry. According to him, a unified portal has been created, covering everything from »»»

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24 News Agency 59m

Kyrgyzstan plans to extend timber export ban - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan is reintroducing a temporary ban on the export of timber and timber products outside the Eurasian Economic Union. The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted the decree for public discussion. The restriction will be in effect for six months and applies to the main types of timber and lumber. »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent: Lebanese PM arrives in Beirut’s Ain Al-Tineh to meet Speaker Nabih Berri - 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: Lebanese PM arrives in Beirut’s Ain Al-Tineh to meet Speaker Nabih Berri 24-04-2026 11:47 AM Latest News Urgent New»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Bangladesh sweats as Mideast fuel shortages force power cuts

Dhaka: Bangladesh is battling a heatwave and frequent power cuts, as soaring electricity demand outstrips limited generation capacity constrained by shortages linked to the Middle East war. Temperatures have hit 40C across a swathe of the country of 170 million people, forcing the government to imp»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘1 Billion Meals’ dates factory to feed millions worldwide

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. has announced that a 1 Billion Meals Dates Factory, the world’s largest endowment dates factory, will be built to support global hunger relief efforts. The Mohammed Bin Rashid»»»

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Gulf News 1h

‘Shukran, UAE’: How a Dubai community choir turned real-life stories into a musical tribute

Dubai: For many residents in the UAE, stories of opportunity, safety, and belonging are deeply personal. But this Dubai-based choir is bringing those stories to life through music. Dubai Camerata Singers has released “Shukran, UAE: A Tribute of Gratitude,” a non-commercial video built around a chor»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why is April so hot in UAE right now? How long will it last? Summer weather forecast explained

Dubai: Across the UAE, temperatures have surged well above what is typical for April, catching many residents off guard after weeks of surprisingly mild and even cool weather. The mercury has already broken 44°C in parts of the country this week and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has sign»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli enemy forces conducted wide-scale demolish operation in Khiam: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy forces conducted wide-scale demolish operation in Khiam: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon 24-04-2026 11:48 AM Latest N»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Oil Rises on Concern Over Escalating Middle East Tensions

Oil rose on Friday on concerns of a renewed military escalation in the Middle East after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and a lack of progress in re-opening the key waterway. Navigation through the strait, which before the war carried about a fifth»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Gas supply to be suspended for a day on Isakeev Street in Bishkek - | 24.KG

Natural gas supply will be temporarily suspended for 24 hours on Isakeev Street in Bishkek, the press service of Bishkekgaz reported. According to the company, the outage will take place from April 27 to April 28 due to maintenance work on a medium-pressure gas pipeline. Gas supply will be halted i»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Chdia claims Qatar Gold Sword as Sovereign Spirit wins Gold Trophy

Doha, Qatar: Chdia produced a commanding display in the Gr 1 Purebred Arabian contest over 2000m, powering to victory for Wathnan Racing to claim the Qatar Gold Sword at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. H E Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani awarded the Qatar Gold Sword. H E Sheikh Jassim bin Tamim Al-»»»

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UPI 1h

Judge orders release of Boulder attack suspect's family - UPI.com

A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials to release the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, who is accused of attacking a group of people demonstrating in support of the release of Israeli hostages in June 2025. File Photo Courtesy of Boulder Police Department/UPI | License Photo »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Washington adopts first contract under "AUKUS" agreement with London and Canberra to support nuclear submarines

Washington: The United States has approved the first contract under the trilateral security cooperation agreement “AUKUS” with the United Kingdom and Australia, linked to the project of building nuclear-powered submarines. The US government announced today the deal, valued at $196 million, which wa»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar beach handball team extends perfect run in Sanya

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s beach handball team continued its dominant performance at the Asian Beach Games - Sanya 2026, securing two convincing victories yesterday against Bangladesh and Mongolia, both with identical 2-0 scorelines in the group stage. The team delivered dominant performances in both mat»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israelis express mixed views on Lebanon talks

Residents in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv expressed mixed views on talks between Israel and Lebanon, with opinions ranging from calls for diplomacy to deep skepticism over Hezbollah’s role. “I always believe that you can talk, but you have to be prepared for war,” said Ben Kurtzer, a Jerusalem resident. »»»

The Peninsula 1h

Lusail International Circuit wraps up enhanced Mixed Training Day

Doha, Qatar: The Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has concluded a standout edition of its Mixed Training Day, drawing more than 1200 participants onto its iconic 5.38 km track in a fully enhanced and integrated sports and wellness experience. The event represents a significant evolution of the co»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan rising, remain lower than in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan - | 24.KG

The Antimonopoly Regulation Service of Kyrgyzstan analyzed the cost of fuel and lubricants in the EAEU countries and neighboring states and explained the reasons for price variations within the country. Kyrgyzstan compared to EAEU and neighboring countries As of April 23, the cost of gasoline and d»»»

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Arab News 1h

Hotel outlays keep Saudi POS weekly spending above $3bn: SAMA

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s total point-of-sale transactions stood at SR12.3 billion ($3.2 billion) in the week ending April 18, boosted by a 9.9 percent surge in hotel spending. According to the latest Saudi Central Bank data, hotel spending was among the few categories to record gains during the week.»»»

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The Barents Observer 1h

FSB major general Vladimir Shchemelinin appointed to head Russia’s border with ‘difficult Nordic neighbours’

The senior officer, who has been accused by Ukrainian military intelligence of involvement in criminal activities on European territory, has been appointed head of the FSB Border Guard Directorate for Karelia. Vladimir Shchemelinin is the new head of the FSB directorate responsible for guarding the»»»

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TAP 1h

Heavy showers expected in western regions of central and southern areas

Tunis, April 24 (TAP) – The weather, on Friday, will be partly cloudy across the whole country. Then it will become very cloudy in the afternoon over the western regions of the center and the south, where thunderstorms will develop, accompanied by...»»»

Gulf News 1h

Massive ice chunk stalls Everest summit route setting

Kathmandu: A large ice chunk is blocking the climbing route to Everest’s summit, officials said Friday, risking delays in the summit season at the world’s highest peak. A team of highly skilled mountaineers, known in Nepal as “icefall doctors”, began fixing ropes and ladders on Mount Everest last m»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Trump eyes Lebanon-Israel meeting in weeks, deal this year

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he expected the Israeli and Lebanese leaders to meet with him over the next couple of weeks and voiced hope for a permanent peace deal this year. "I think there's a very good chance of having peace. I think it should be an easy one," Trump told reporters as»»»

Naharnet 1h

Lebanese ambassador says Trump's help 'can make Lebanon great again'

Speaking alongside Trump in the Oval Office, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said Israel and Lebanon “have never been next to each other more than today.” Leiter thanked Trump and Vice President JD Vance for a day he said was decades in the making. “We are going to keep going, working»»»

The Peninsula 1h

IEA sees 'tight' liquefied natural gas markets through 2027

Paris: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are likely to remain strained through the end of 2027 due to disruptions and infrastructure damage from the US-Iran war, the International Energy Agency said Friday, April 24, 2026. Energy prices have soared since Tehran effectively closed the Strait of H»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Aster DM Healthcare recognized as Great Place To Work in UAE and other GCC countries

Dubai: Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the region, has once again been certified as a Great Place To Work in the UAE and across its regional markets – Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The recognition highlights Aster’s co»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Norway Plans to Ban Social Media Use by Children Under 16

Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task of age verification. Several European nations seeking to rein in children's ⁠use of social media ⁠after Australia »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Norway to ban social media for under-16s

Oslo: Norway said Friday, April 24, 2026, it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that technology companies will be responsible for verifying the age of its users. "We are introducing this legislation because we want a child»»»

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