Sputnik 13m

Valdai Club Launches Third Recruitment for “Valdai – New Generation” ProjectOn

April 22, the Valdai Discussion Club opened the third recruitment round for its “Valdai – New Generation” project — a community of young but already accomplished researchers specializing in contemporary world politics, economics, and social relations. Participants will have the opportunity to publi»»»

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DW 17m

How farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfall

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesHow farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfallJosh AxelrodThe war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops? https://p.dw.com/p/5BqbIWhat can farmers do when fer»»»

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DW 17m

Hormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategy

ConflictsJapanHormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategyJulian Ryall in TokyoThe Strait of Hormuz blockade has shaken Tokyo and Seoul, highlighting their dependence on maritime trade for essential goods including food and fuel. https://p.dw.com/p/5CaNZJapan gets more than 90% of it»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Three Vessels Hit by Gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, Crews Safe

At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the count»»»

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Gulf News 18m

Dubai gold prices rise with global rates after Iran ceasefire extension

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose on Wednesday as global bullion gained following easing geopolitical tensions after a US move to extend a ceasefire with Iran. In Dubai, 24-carat gold climbed to Dh573.00 per gram in both morning and afternoon trade, up from Dh565.00 yesterday. The 22-carat variant r»»»

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Al Manar 24m

UKMTO says received a report of an incident 8NM west of Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UKMTO says received a report of an incident 8NM west of Iran 22-04-2026 10:54 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran Demands Release of Touska Ves»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 34m

Customs Officers at Sofia Airport Seize 42 Types of Medicines from India

Over 7,800 tablets and more than six kilograms of powdered substances were found by customs officers of the Sofia Customs Territorial Directorate in the luggage of passengers arriving from India, the Customs Agency reported on Wednesday. At around 9:00 a.m. on April 16, customs officers at the Sofi»»»

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Al Manar 48m

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Iran entered the negotiations in good faith and seriousness, but the other side showed the opposite - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry: Iran entered the negotiations in good faith and seriousness, but the other side showed the opposite 22-04-2026 11»»»

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Iran Demands Release of Touska Vessel, Crew

Iran called on the UN to require the US to immediately release the commercial vessel Touska and its crew after a US military attack near the Iranian coast in the Sea of Oman. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council president on Tuesday, Iran’s ambassador Amir S»»»

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Arab News 1h

China warns Middle East at ‘critical juncture’ after Trump extends ceasefire

BEIJING: China warned on Wednesday that the situation in the Middle East was at a “critical juncture” after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire to allow Iran more time to negotiate. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two-week truce on Tuesday with Tehran yet to respond but he »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Cato Institute: Iran War Reveals Mounting US Losses and Exposure of Forward Bases

According to a study by the Cato Institute, the US war with Iran—despite demonstrating overwhelming firepower during Operation Epic Fury—resulted in significant strategic and material losses that exposed the fragility of Washington’s military posture in the region. The Cato Institute notes that whi»»»

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Naharnet 1h

UK inflation rises in March as prices at pump spike higher after Iran war

Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official figures showed Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the annual consumer price inflation rate increased to a three-month hig»»»

Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling on the outskirts of Houla border town - 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 in south Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling on the outskirts of Houla border town 22-04-2026 10:53 AM Latest»»»

Sputnik 1h

US Turns Off Dollar Tap to Squeeze Iraq Over Iran-Backed Militias

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has suspended shipments of US dollars to Iraq and frozen select security cooperation programs, stepping up pressure on Baghdad to clamp down on Iran-backed militias, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Iraqi and American officials. Following the 2003 invasi»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Hezbollah buries fighters killed in war with Israel in Kfar Sir

Hezbollah held a mass funeral in south Lebanon's Kfar Sir on Tuesday for more than a dozen fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel. The ceremony came after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Iran-backed Hezbol»»»

Naharnet 1h

Israeli strike on West Bekaa kills one despite truce

An Israeli strike on Lebanon's Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. "One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an enemy dr»»»

Al Awsat 1h

UK Inflation Jumps in March as Middle East War Propels Energy Prices

Britain's annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3 percent in March as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices surging, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased from 3.0 percent in the 12 months to February, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. "In»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Strike on Lebanon's Bekaa Kills One Despite Truce

An Israeli drone strike on Lebanon's Bekaa region killed one person and injured two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel Hezbollah. "One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an enemy drone at daw»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Global Village Dubai reopens: What’s new, what’s back, and what to eat and ride

There are few places in Dubai where you can still eat luqaimat under fairy lights and enjoy Thai noodles from a floating boat, all in one evening, all without emptying your wallet. And after its closure during the Iran–Israel–US conflict, Global Village is finally open again. It's almost the same a»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Bloomberg quotes Vortexa cargo tracking group: Iran is still able to export its oil despite US blockade - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Bloomberg quotes Vortexa cargo tracking group: Iran is still able to export its oil despite US blockade 22-04-2026 09:56 AM Latest News Urg»»»

Sputnik 1h

Pentagon Intel Believes Iran Retains Considerable Military Might - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US intelligence believes Iran has retained significant military might, despite America's assetions that Iran's defensive and offensive capabilities have been eliminated, NBC News reports, citing US lawmakers. The intelligence data contradicts statements by Pentagon chief Pete Heg»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran’s Armed Forces ‘Have Hands on Trigger’ to Respond to Any Attack

The spokesman of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that the country’s armed forces have their hands on the trigger, fully prepared to immediately strike predetermined targets if the United States or ‘Israel’ commits any aggression. In a statement issued early on Wednesday, the»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iranian gunboat targets container ship off Oman coast

Iran fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war. The morning attack by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came after U.S. President Donald Trump s»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Extension

US President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks, although it was not clear on Wednesday if Iran or Israel would agree. Trump said in a statement on social media the US had agreed to a request by Pakistani mediators "to hold our At»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold drops again — but global prices are rising. Here's why it is happening

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai dropped sharply on Wednesday morning as markets reacted to easing geopolitical tensions following a US move to extend a ceasefire with Iran. Spot gold rose 1.48 per cent to $4,770.01 per ounce, as of 11:07 am UAE time, after falling to its lowest level since ​April 13 on»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate

President Donald Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Iran's "fractu»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Mossad Agent 'M' Killed Abroad Played Significant Role in Israel's Wars on Iran

An agent of Israel’s Mossad, identified as “M”, was killed abroad during operations against Iran, Mossad Director David Barnea said on Tuesday during an Israeli Remembrance Day ceremony for the organization's fallen. The agent played a major role in collecting intelligence related to Israel’s wars »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iranian Gunboat Targets Container Ship Off Oman Coast

An Iranian gunboat fired at a container ship off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, causing damage but no casualties, a British maritime security agency said. "The master of a container ship reported that the vessel was approached by one IRGC gunboat... that then fired upon the vessel, which has cause»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israeli strike on West Bekaa kills one despite truce

An Israeli strike on Lebanon's Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. "One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an enemy dr»»»

Arab News 2h

Oil prices barely moved as investors assess outlook for US-Iran peace talks

TOKYO: Oil prices were largely flat on ​Wednesday after rising about $1 at the start of Asian trading, with investors assessing the outlook for ‌US-Iran peace talks following the US extension of a ceasefire. Brent crude futures were up 3 cents, or 0.02 percent, at $98.51 a barrel at 07:38 a.m. Saud»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Syrian President arrives in Doha

Doha, Qatar: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa arrived in Doha today on a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Director of the Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign»»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire Wednesday on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship and further raising the stakes as planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to materialize. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center sai»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa kills one despite truce: state media

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.“One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an e»»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire Wednesday on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship and further raising the stakes as planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to materialize. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center sai»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Arab Foreign Ministers Condemn Hormuz Closure, Demand Iran Pay Reparations

Arab foreign ministers have condemned Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and disrupt international navigation, demanding, in a virtual meeting they held on Tuesday, that Tehran be compelled to compensate and make amends for the economic losses resulting from these threats. The Secretary-G»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE to confront ‘extremism in all forms’ vows Sheikh Abdullah after terrorist plot foiled

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait. During the call, Sheikh Jarrah Al Sabah condemned the terrorist plot »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar urges return to talks, supports mediation efforts

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that Qatar fully supports mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan to end US-Iran war. “Qatar continues its ongoing communication with various parties, »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Israel

Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence service and passing sensitive information, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reported on Wednesday. Mizan ⁠identified the man ⁠as Mehdi Farid, saying he had held a position ⁠in a civil defense unit within a sensitive organization and»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

US-Iran Talks Test Power Balances in Tehran as National Security Council Comes to the Forefront

After US-Israeli bombardment eliminated Iran’s supreme leader and much of its top echelons, the country’s leadership didn’t fall apart — but negotiations to end the war offer a new test. For decades, the supreme leader successfully managed several powerful factions, bringing to heel those who chall»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Hezbollah Threatens to Derail Israel Talks, Invokes 1983 Scenario

Hezbollah has stepped up its campaign against Lebanon’s authorities, objecting to their decision to pursue direct negotiations with Israel and insisting the government reverse course, while warning it could seek to bring down the process by force. The group argues that such talks require a broad na»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate

Washington, Tehran, Islamabad and Paris: President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and st»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Sources: Islamic Jihad Military Chief Survives Assassination Attempt in Iran

Three sources in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad said a member of its political bureau and head of its military wing, Akram al-Ajouri, survived an Israeli airstrike that targeted him in Iran about a month ago. Two senior sources in the group, based in Lebanon where al-Ajouri had lived in recent years»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Hezbollah Fires at Israel, Citing Truce Breaches

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead of US-mediated talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week. The Israeli military earlier said Iran-aligned Hezbollah had fir»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Lebanese State Not Seeking Confrontation with Hezbollah but Won’t Be Intimidated, PM Says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would not allow itself to be intimidated as it prepares direct talks with Israel to end the conflict. Salam and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris to see how »»»

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France24 4h

Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States would indefinitely extend its ceasefire with Iran, easing fears that a fragile pause in fighting could collapse as stalled peace talks remain in limbo. The move comes amid mounting diplomatic pressure, with Pakistan scrambling to bring both side»»»

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Sputnik 4h

US Delegation's Visit to Pakistan Delayed Until US Receives Iran's Proposal - White House

The US delegation's planned visit to Iran has been delayed until Washington receives a proposal from the Iranian side, a White House official said. "In light of President Trump’s TRUTH Social post confirming the United States is awaiting a unified proposal from the Iranians, the trip to Pakistan wi»»»

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Sputnik 4h

US Treasury to Continue Policy of Maximal Economic Pressure on Iran - Bessent

The US Department of the Treasury will continue to exert maximal economic pressure on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. "The US Treasury will continue to apply maximum pressure through Economic Fury to systematically degrade Tehran’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds. Any p»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

Trump has lost the Iran war, but how badly?

The United States has a history of mistaking defeats in war for victories. In 1973, Richard Nixon declared his administration had achieved a “Peace with Honour,” which didn’t betray Washington’s South Vietnamese allies, but barely two years later, Saigon fell. In May 2003, George W Bush announced t»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump extends ceasefire to give Iran more time to negotiate

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was extending a ceasefire with Iran to give more time for negotiations, but would maintain a US naval blockade of the country's ports. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Trump posted on social media that he w»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UK targets 10GW solar-wind building on public land to cut gas from power bills

The United Kingdom is accelerating a sweeping clean-energy expansion, recording a bumper wind power output in the first quarter of 2026, as per government data. The green energy drive is aimed at shielding households from volatile natural gas prices that have driven up electricity bills amid global»»»

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