Al Awsat 8m

Damascus to Take Over Prisons under SDF Control

Syrian authorities are set to take control of prisons run by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a government official said, as part of efforts to resolve the detainee issue under an agreement reached on January 29. Ahmad al-Hilali, spokesman for the presidential team overseeing implementation of t»»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 8m

U.S. says blockade has 'completely halted' Iran's maritime trade - UPI.com

The U.S Central Command said late Tuesday that its forces have halted all maritime traffic to and from Iran. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE April 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. military's maritime blockade of Iran has "completely halted" sea-based trade with the Middle Eastern country, U.S. Central Command»»»

upi.com
BNE 9m

Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc

Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»

intellinews.com
Al Awsat 20m

Khartoum Streets Bear Deep Scars as Sudan War Enters Fourth Year

Sudan’s war enters its fourth year on Wednesday after three years of bitter fighting that have reshaped life for millions, not only in casualty figures but in daily stories of loss, endurance, and shattered hopes for safety and stability. The conflict, which erupted between the Sudanese army and th»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 21m

How Burj Al Arab became a global icon

Dubai’s most recognisable hotel, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, is preparing to undergo its first major restoration since opening in 1999, marking a new chapter in the landmark’s history. Owned by Jumeirah Group, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, the hotel said the project is designed to preserve one of the e»»»

gulfnews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 26m

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

intellinews.com
The Peninsula 33m

Disney begins cutting 1,000 jobs

Los Angeles, USA: U.S. entertainment and media giant Disney on Tuesday began cutting as many as 1,000 positions in one of the first significant moves under its new CEO, Josh D'Amaro. In a memo obtained by media outlets, D'Amaro wrote, "We have experienced a great deal of change these last few years»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 44m

Interior Minister Warns of Fake Euro Plot for Vote Buying

Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said he has information that a large amount of counterfeit euros is being prepared for vote buying in the coming days. Speaking on Nova TV on Wednesday, he added that this would effectively allow elections "to be bought without real money". He declined to spe»»»

bta.bg
UPI 45m

On This Day, April 15: 8 killed at FedEx facility in Indiana's deadliest mass shooting - UPI.com

On April 15, 2021, a former employee at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis opened fire at the building, killing eight people and himself. It was the state's most deadly mass shooting. 1 of 7 | Indianapolis police guard the entrance to a FedEx facility where a gunman opened fire in Indianapolis on Apr»»»

upi.com
France24 45m

UN says Haiti powerful gang expansion halted but threat persists

Anti-gang operations in Haiti have slowed the expansion of powerful armed groups in Port-au-Prince, a UN expert report said Tuesday, though progress remains uneven. Authorities, backed by drone strikes and self-defence groups, have curbed advances, but gangs continue adapting amid a prolonged secur»»»

france24.com
The Peninsula 46m

Mancini hails resilient Al Sadd after win over Al Hilal

Doha, Qatar: Coach Roberto Mancini heaped praise on Al Sadd SC after their outstanding display secured a place in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026 on Monday. The Qatari side showed tremendous resilience, coming from behind three times to force extra time after a thrilling 3-3 draw,»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Maldives president slashes cabinet after poll debacle

Malé, Maldives: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has cut down his cabinet and brought in new ministers, the government said on Wednesday, following his party's defeat at local polls. Muizzu introduced four new faces into a cabinet trimmed to 15 members from the previous 20. Foreign Minister Abdull»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
France24 50m

Israeli strikes kill 10 in northern Gaza, including toddler, civil defence says

Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Tuesday that 10 people, including a toddler, were killed in separate Israeli strikes in the north of the enclave. Violence has persisted despite an October 10 ceasefire. A strike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed four people, including a child, and wounded »»»

france24.com
Actmedia 51m

Study:Burnout caused by frequent changes, the new challenge facing employees globally 

Change fatigue is the new challenge facing employees globally, with a third of them mentioning that they have gone through over 15 major changes in the last year alone, generated either by evolving customer expectations or by changes in strategy or business model, according to the Deloitte 2026 Glo»»»

Actmedia 51m

Romania was among the EU countries with the sharpest declines in industrial producer prices in February

In February 2026, compared with January 2026, factory-gate prices fell by 0.7% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the European Union (EU), and Romania is among the member states with the sharpest declines in industrial producer prices, according to data published Wednesday by Eurostat. According to th»»»

Actmedia 51m

Senate passes bill on Romania's joining European Infrastructure for Life Sciences

The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill on Romania's accession to the ELIXIR Consortium Agreement, which establishes the European life sciences infrastructure for biological information. The agreement was approved in Copenhagen April 22-23, 2013 and entered into force on 12 January 2014.The bill passed»»»

The Peninsula 57m

Younousse, Tijan storm into Samila Open semis

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s top beach volleyball pair of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan powered into the semi-finals of the 2026 AVC Beach Tour - 25th Samila Open in Thailand after a flawless run marked by dominant straight-sets victories. The Qatari duo, former Olympic bronze medallists, and Asia’s top»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 58m

Over 100 riders set to compete at FEI Group VII Finals in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The FEI Group VII Finals kick off today at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab, bringing together more than 100 riders from across the region. Running over four days, the championship will feature junior, youth, and senior athletes competing for a total prize purse of €318,000. In a milest»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Sputnik 59m

Russia Can Help China, Other Countries Replenish Energy Resources - Lavrov

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that Russia can fill the energy shortfall in China and other interested countries caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. On Russia-China Relations"Russia can certainly fill the resource gap that has arisen in Chin»»»

sputniknews.com
24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan's GDP exceeds 428 billion soms since start of 2026 - | 24.KG

Based on preliminary estimates for January — March 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to 428,576.9 billion soms. Compared to January — March 2025, it increased by 10.1 percent, the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan reported. GDP growth accelerated over the month—at the end o»»»

24.kg
Al Awsat 1h

For First Time in Two Months, 323 Trucks Enter Gaza in One Day

For the first time in two months, the Gaza Strip has seen a sharp increase in trucks carrying aid and commercial goods, alongside a rise in travelers crossing through the Rafah land crossing in both directions. A total of 323 trucks entered Gaza on Monday, including 220 commercial shipments for the»»»

english.aawsat.com
24 News Agency 1h

Rehabilitated canal commissioned in Toktogul district - | 24.KG

The 13-kilometer-long, rehabilitated Bokonbai canal has been commissioned in Toktogul district. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported. Baimuras agricultural cooperative carried out restoration work along the entire length of the canal over the »»»

24.kg
Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab to begin first major restoration after 27 years

Dubai: Dubai’s most recognisable hotel, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, is set to undergo its first major restoration programme since opening in 1999. The hotel, owned by Jumeirah Group - a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, said the renovation is aimed at preserving one of the emirate’s most famous symbols for f»»»

gulfnews.com
Kathimerini 1h

Dozens of migrants rescued south of Crete

Dozens of migrants have been rescued from a small boat in difficulty south of Crete that had crossed over from north Africa, authorities said Wednesday. A Coast Guard statement said 59 men were found by a patrol vessel from the European Union’s Frontex border agency on the boat, some 17 miles south»»»

ekathimerini.com
Al Awsat 1h

Hormuz Under Insurance Pressure as ‘War Premiums’ Violate Int’l Laws

As military tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz, another battle is unfolding behind the scenes, one no less dangerous. Insurance companies have emerged as key players shaping the fate of global shipping. With premiums surging to unprecedented levels, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat the world is app»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 1h

What the Hormuz shutdown means for Asean’s energy security, renewables: 10 things to know

Manila: The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, 2026 disrupted passage for roughly a quarter of the world’s daily seaborne oil. To this day, uncertainty remains and the global fuel crunch continues to raise fears of a deeper supply shock. Uncertainty over freedom on navigation»»»

gulfnews.com
24 News Agency 1h

Ulan Mamatkanov to oversee social sector of Cabinet, replacing Edil Baisalov - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Ulan Mamatkanov as Acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. His candidacy has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh for further appointment to the position. Mamatkanov, who will oversee the government’s social sector, is 44»»»

24.kg
BNE 1h

Trump breaks silence on Hungary’s election results, Russia adds Budapest to list of unfriendly countries

After two days of silence following Hungary's historic elections, US President Donald Trump has issued a measured response to the defeat of his ally Viktor Orban, but refrained from openly congratulating his challenger, Peter Magyar. Meanwhile, the Kremlin expressed support for Magyar’s w»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Major fiscal challenges ahead for Hungary's incoming Tisza government

The new Hungarian government will face significant macroeconomic and public finance challenges following the election, driven by weak economic growth, a high budget deficit and a rising public debt burden, Fitch Ratings said in an assessment published in London, financial website Portfolio.hu wrote»»»

intellinews.com
The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Foundation’s DIFI highlights evidence-based journey behind ‘Kanaf’ launch

Doha, Qatar: 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 patronage of Pr»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 1h

MoJ to host remote training courses for legal professionals

Doha, Qatar: The Centre of Legal and Judicial Studies, affiliated with the Ministry of Justice, has announced the organisation of three remote training courses scheduled to take place from April 19 to 23. The initiative is aimed at legal professionals working across ministries and government entiti»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Won’t Touch Fuel Reserves to Cut Prices, Energy Minister Says

Acting Energy Minister Traycho Traykov said Bulgaria should not tap into its 90-day fuel reserves to ease prices, stressing that they must remain a safeguard in case of an actual supply disruption. Speaking to journalists after the opening of the National Repository for Radioactive Waste, he underl»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold prices ease as Trump says war ‘close to over’; India rates climb

Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged lower on Wednesday morning as signs of easing geopolitical tension in the Iran conflict cooled safe-haven demand, with bullion retreating after Tuesday’s rebound. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and I»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 1h

After Three Years of War, Sudan in Shambles as Donors Gather in Berlin

The vast majority of Sudanese people have been plunged into poverty, with 11 million uprooted from their homes and nearly twice as many facing hunger as the war between the army and its paramilitary foes enters its fourth year. On the third anniversary of the start of the grinding conflict on Wedne»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 1h

Al Rayyan target first title of season in QSL Cup showdown with Muaither

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will have the first title of the season in their sights when they take on Muaither in the QSL Cup final at Stadium 974 today. The Vicente Moreno-coached side, currently third in the Qatar Stars League, will start as favourites against their Second Division rivals, who are fea»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 1h

Canada, UK, Australia and Japan Call for ‘Urgent End to Hostilities in Lebanon’

Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan and six other countries condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon on Tuesday while calling "for an urgent end to hostilities" in the country where Israeli attacks have killed over 2,000 people since March. "Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, »»»

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