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Apr 23, 2026
Brussels [Belgium], April 23: EU countries on Wednesday agreed to unlock a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, after Hungary dropped its months-long opposition.
Peru's election chief steps down amid anger over long vote count
Gaza violence hits peak since October ceasefire: UN
Iran attacks three cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz
Trump wants to give Iran only a few days to respond: Reports
Iran's leaders debate war and peace after ceasefire extension
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Fujairah releases rehabilitated sea turtles into natural habitat
Fujairah [UAE], April 23: The Fujairah Environment Authority (FEA), in collaboration with the Fujairah Research Centre, released a group of rehabilitated green turtles (Chelonia mydas)...
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak receives mother of Syrian President
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 23: H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the...
OIC strongly condemns plot targeting security, stability of UAE
Apr 22, 2026
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], April 22: The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist...
UAE marks Earth Day with pioneering biodiversity, clean energy, water security initiatives
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 22: The United Arab Emirates joins the world in marking Earth Day, observed annually on 22nd April, to promote international efforts...
Death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon rises to 2,454
Beirut [Lebanon], April 22: The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon has risen to 2,454 since 2nd March.
8,000 migrants dead or missing in 2025
Washington [US], April 22: The International Organisation for Migration announced that nearly 8,000 migrants worldwide died or went missing during 2025, bringing the total number...
Five killed in riot at Venezuelan prison
Caracas [Venezuela], April 22: At least five inmates were killed in a riot at a high-security prison in Venezuela.
Ukraine claims attack on Russian warships in occupied Crimea
Apr 21, 2026
Kiev [Ukraine], April 21: Ukraine and Russia have attacked each other overnight, with Ukrainian drones striking Russian assets in Black Sea ports and Russia hitting...
Kremlin welcomes Radev's election victory in Bulgaria
Moscow [Russia], April 21: Russia has welcomed the victory of former president Rumen Radev in the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria.
Musk snubs interview summons in France
Paris [France], April 21: Elon Musk has not attended a voluntary interview he was summoned to appear at in Paris, according to French authorities probing his platform X.
Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns plot by terror organisation targeting security, stability of UAE
UN opens 25th session of its Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Over 60 countries join Brussels talks to revive Two-State Solution amid growing global concern
Pro-Russian former president poised to win Bulgarian vote, show exit polls
Apr 20, 2026
Massive fire in Malaysia destroys 1,000 homes, affects 9,000 people
Iran rejects second round of talks with US
Qatari Prime Minister, Dutch Foreign Minister discuss regional developments
Overshadowed by Iran, Gaza stuck between war and peace
Apr 19, 2026
