Dubai gold drops Dh15 this month. Buyers eye next move
Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved lower on Tuesday morning, adding to a run of declines that has taken shape since the start of April. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 8.24am, 24K gold was at Dh557.25, down from Dh561 on Monday, while 22K slipped to Dh516 from Dh519.50.»»»
Setting the record straight: Philippines debunks ₱190,000 per OFW flight cost claims
Dubai: Circulating posts alleging that the Philippine government is spending up to ₱190,000 (approximately Dh11,500 to Dh11,600) per overseas Filipino worker (OFW) for flights back home have stirred concern among Filipino communities abroad. In a message sent to community leaders and volunteers, Ph»»»
Russian authorities crack down on VPN use
Russia has launched a major crackdown on the use of VPNs as part of a wider move to establish control of the Internet in the country. Over the last few years, virtual private networks (VPNs) have become an everyday necessi»»»
BTA Presents New Online Section, "Giro d'Italia 2026 – Cycling in Bulgaria"
The Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), Kiril Valchev, is expected today, April 7, to present the agency's new online section, "Giro d'Italia 2026 – Cycling in Bulgaria", at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia. The initiative is related to Bulgaria hosting th»»»
Investment Minister tours Dead Sea development zone to boost investment, accelerate development
AMMAN — The Minister of Investment, Tariq Abu Ghazaleh, carried out on Monday a field tour in the Dead Sea Development Zone, as part of the government's efforts to enhance the development and investment momentum and accelerate the pace of development of the region.The visit included a tour of a num»»»
Artemis II astronauts prepare for historic Moon flyby
For the first time in more than half a century, astronauts will journey around the Moon on Monday, marking a major milestone in the Artemis II mission. The historic flyby promises not only breathtaking views and tense moments of radio silence, but also groundbreaking achievements in human spaceflig»»»
US Supreme Court paves way to drop Capitol riot charges against ex-Trump ally Steve Bannon
The US Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for the Justice Department to drop a criminal case against Steve Bannon, a one-time chief ally of President Donald Trump, who had been convicted of defying a congressional subpoena issued during the investigation into the January 6 Capitol attack. The U»»»
Trump steps up Iran threats, highlights successful rescue mission
US President Donald Trump said Monday he would lay waste to every bridge and power plant in Iran if it fails to bend to his demands, as he touted the high-risk operation that rescued two downed airmen. President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his threat to wreck Iran's civilian infrastructure,»»»
Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night," warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night or face wider bombing raids. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.»»»
More than 40 trapped underground after strike on coal mine in Russian-controlled Luhansk region
More than 40 people have been trapped underground after a strike on a coal mine in the Russia-controlled Luhansk region, a Moscow-installed official said on Monday, blaming the attack on Ukraine. Ukraine struck the Bilorichenska coal mine in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region, damaging a powe»»»
Artemis II astronauts capture rare lunar craters, solar eclipse after historic Moon flyby
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts sent detailed observations of the Moon after traveling farther from Earth than any human before, breaking Apollo 13’s distance record. Mission control regained contact after a 40-minute blackout behind the Moon, with the crew expressing relief as communications were res»»»
‘It could happen overnight,’ Trump warns on Iran’s infrastructure
US President Donald Trump said Monday he would lay waste to every bridge and power plant in Iran if it fails to meet his demands, while highlighting the high-risk operation that rescued two downed airmen. Dismissing accusations that such a move would be a war crime, Trump told a White House press c»»»
Democratic lawmakers end Cuba trip, urge U.S. to end 'economic bombing' - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., shakes hands with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez during a recent five-day trip to the Caribbean nation that ended Monday. Photo courtesy of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez/X April 6 (UPI) -- Two Democratic lawmakers concluded a trip to »»»
Weather update: Dusty winds and partly cloudy skies forecast across UAE
Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy skies are expected across the UAE on Tuesday, with dusty conditions at times as fresh north-westerly winds reduce visibility in some exposed areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said temperatures will range between 27°C and 32°C in coast»»»
Did Trump extend the Tuesday 8 PM (ET) 'deadline? What he actually said
US President Donald Trump delivered brief remarks captured in a video addressing a time-sensitive extension amid a "critical period" in the US-Israel war against Iran. The video was posted late on Monday by the White House itself, and simply reads: “Tomorrow, 8:00 PM Eastern Time.” In the video, Tr»»»
Beyond the Moon: Artemis II astronauts capture epic solar eclipse, break Apollo 13 record
The Artemis II crew concluded their lunar flyby with a breathtaking total solar eclipse, visible only from their Orion spacecraft. The event occurred shortly after the crew made their closest approach to the Moon, just over 4,000 miles away. Communications with Earth were lost for roughly 40 minute»»»
Philippines says second national confirmed killed in Mideast war
The Middle East war has claimed its second Philippine victim, Manila said Tuesday, when a missile struck the home of a Filipina living in Israel. The woman was killed in the port city of Haifa on Sunday "alongside her Israeli husband and elderly parents-in-law", the foreign affairs department said,»»»
Flights cancelled, fares surge: Jet fuel crisis hits global travel hard
Dubai: Airlines across Europe and other international markets are cancelling flights, raising fares and cutting routes as a worsening jet fuel crisis begins to disrupt global aviation. The crisis is being driven by a sharp drop in oil supply linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, which has si»»»
Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China
Taiwan's main opposition leader will travel to China on Tuesday for a rare visit aimed at building cross-strait "peace", but the goverment warns Beijing will seek to stop US arms sales to the democratic island. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, who will become the party's first leader to vi»»»
Orion spacecraft sets record for furthest distance travelled by humans in space
WASHINGTON: The Orion spacecraft has established a new record for the furthest distance travelled by a crewed vehicle in human history during its Artemis II mission, NASA has announced. The four astronauts on Monday became the first humans to travel furthest from our planet, as they get set to view»»»
UAE firms protect jobs, shift to flexible hiring as costs rise
Dubai: Companies across the UAE are recalibrating how they manage their workforce, shifting away from broad cost-cutting towards targeted decisions that protect critical roles while controlling expenses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The focus has moved to preserving»»»
Artemis II performs closest moon flyby amid communication loss
The Orion spacecraft, carrying three NASA astronauts and a Canadian Space Agency astronaut, performed its long-awaited lunar flyby, coming within roughly 4,070 miles (6,550 km) of the lunar surface and entering the Moon’s gravitational sphere of influence. In a planned and highly anticipated phase »»»
UN urges Middle East parties to protect civilian infrastructure, uphold international law
NEW YORK: The United Nations has renewed its call for all parties to the conflict in the Middle East to comply with international law regarding the conduct of hostilities, emphasising that civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric urged all parties on Monday to»»»
Jordan managing regional risks, affirms readiness for rising oil prices
QNA Amman An official source at the Jordanian Ministry of Energy confirmed that the current regional escalation poses direct challenges to the reliability of energy supplies and routes in the region, given the uncertainty in the markets and the high level of geopolitical risks. In a statement to Qa»»»
Indian embassy issues advisory, updates on flights, schools and exams in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar has urged members of the Indian community to continue adhering to advisories and guidelines issued by Qatari authorities, emphasising the importance of shared responsibility in maintaining societal security and stability. In an advisory releas»»»
QPC, Middle East Council discuss AI’s impact on war coverage
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Center (QPC), in collaboration with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, hosted an online panel discussion on Monday titled “Media Coverage of the Iran War in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” bringing together leading academics and media professio»»»
Dreama launches 2026-2030 strategy to bolster orphans empowerment programmes
QNA Doha Qatar’s Orphan Care Center (Dreama) has launched its 2026–2030 strategy, aimed at strengthening care and empowerment programmes for orphans. The launch event was held under the patronage of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, and attended by se»»»
CGB, MoJ, MoL introduce legal path to labour market initiative
QNA Doha The Ministries of Justice and Labour, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) have launched the “legal path to the labour market” initiative during a meeting organised with the participation of a number of job seekers who recently graduated in the legal field, as part»»»
Ooredoo bags ‘Rawda’ Award for Excellence in Social Work in private sector category
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has been awarded the “Rawda” Award for Excellence in Social Work, marking a national achievement that reflects its strong commitment to creating positive and sustainable social impact through meaningful initiati»»»
QRCS set to distribute 8,875 food parcels to needy people in Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is proceeding with the Qatari humanitarian aid programme for the people of Sudan, with a new batch of food aid launched in cooperation with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), for the benefit of poor and affected families in three st»»»
QU’s 49th Graduation Ceremony in May
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar University (QU) will celebrate its Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2026, male students, on Monday, 4 May 2026. The ceremony for distinguished female students will»»»
Syrian Chambers of Commerce discuss enhancing cooperation with Turkish TÜSİAD
Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) The Director-General of the Syrian Federation of Chambers of Commerce , Amer al-Homsi, held talks with a delegation from the General Assembly of the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD), headed by its Ankara representative Baris Orhan, ways to enhance economic a»»»
CI Capital closes EGP 2.21bn securitisation issuance for Halan Consumer Finance
CI Capital, a leading financial services group, announced on Monday the successful completion of an EGP 2.214bn securitised bond issuance on behalf of Capital for Securitisation, with Halan Consumer Finance acting as the originator. The issuance was structured across two tranches. The first tranche»»»
UAE fast-tracks new weight-loss pill, patients to weigh affordability, access
Dubai: The UAE has moved quickly to approve a new generation of weight-loss treatment, positioning itself among the first countries globally to make an oral GLP-1 therapy available. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The approval of Foundayo (orforgl»»»
Egypt launches engineering industries trade mission to Tunisia with 16 firms to boost exports
The Engineering Export Council of Egypt has launched a trade mission to Tunisia, bringing together 16 Egyptian companies as part of efforts to expand the global footprint of Egypt’s engineering exports. In a statement on Monday, the council said the mission is being organised in cooperation with th»»»
Egypt, Morocco explore deeper agricultural cooperation, trade and investment
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, held talks with Ahmed El Bouari, Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across the agricultural sector. The meeting took place»»»
Industry Minister reviews plans to boost mining value, local manufacturing
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an extensive meeting with Mohamed El-Sewedy, Chairperson of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and members of the Petroleum and Mining Chamber, led by Tamer Abdel Hamid Abu Bakr, to explore ways to maximise the value of Egypt’s mineral resources and deepe»»»
MCS signs MoU with Petroleum Ministry to strengthen cybersecurity in energy sector
Mideast Communication Systems (MCS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and develop skilled human capital across the petroleum sector, as part of broader efforts to support digital transformation in »»»
Sheinbaum says TV coverage of oil spill hurting Veracruz tourism - UPI.com
Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel and restaurant businesses in the state of Veracruz. File Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA April 6 (UPI) -- Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel»»»
German envoy: President al-Sharaa’s visit reflects strong support for Syria
Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) Germany’s Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus Clemens Hach, said that President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s recent visit to Germany was “historic,” marking the first visit by a Syrian president in nearly five decades, and reflects Germany’s support for Syria in its post-liberation phase towa»»»
Trump threatens 'complete demolition' of Iran's infrastructure - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump makes a statement on Iran from the White House press briefing room in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is prepared to destroy much of Iran's civilia»»»
NOC Chairman Suleiman reveals the highest crude oil production rates in ten years
National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, revealed a remarkable improvement in crude oil production rates, reaching about 1.43 million barrels per day, the highest level recorded in more than ten years. The revelations came out of Masoud’s meeting yesterday with Tripoli Prime Minist»»»
Event held in Luxembourg to promote investment in Tunisia
Tunis, April 6 (TAP) - An event to promote investment in Tunisia and showcase Tunisian olive oil was organised by Tunisia's embassy in Brussels, in collaboration with the Deutsch-Luxemburgische Wirtschaftsinitiative (DLWI). The event, held at the...»»»
Precious Metals Authority warns against online gold purchases to protect consumers
Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) The Director-General of the General Authority for the Management of Precious Metals in Syria, Musab al-Aswad, on Monday warned citizens against purchasing gold online or via unlicensed social media pages, calling on them to limit purchases to accredited and licensed shops to »»»
CBL continues briefings to talk up the dinar – vows to inject US$ 1.5 billion and bring dinar down to the LD 6.90 mark
The Libyan dinar gained value at close of business tonight on the black-market foreign exchange to about LD 8.33 per dollar, up from yesterday’s LD 8.80, as the CBL continued its off-record media briefings in its attempt to drive the dinar down to below the LD 7 mark. Briefing to Libyan media tonig»»»
LG Group chief visits U.S. energy unit - UPI.com
LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (L) inspects the factory of the conglomerate’s U.S. affiliate, LG Energy Solution Vertech, in Massachusetts on Monday. Photo by LG Group SEOUL, April 3 (UPI) -- South Korea's LG Group said Thursday that its chairman, Koo Kwang-mo, visited the conglomerate's U.S. affil»»»
Artemis astronauts travel further into space than any human: NASA
The four astronauts embarking on NASA's lunar flyby became on Monday the humans to travel furthest from our planet, as they get set to view areas of the Moon never before seen by the naked eye. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Artemis II team b»»»
Giro d'Italia: Enjoy Bulgaria's Cultural Heritage "on the Move"
In 2026 Bulgaria is hosting the Grande Partenza event of the 109th Giro d'Italia. Running through key centres of culture and wonders of nature, the route is divided into three stages, each taking one day from May 8 to 10. It’s not just a sports competition but a chance for 700 million-plus spectato»»»
Seven arrests on Chios over preparations for Easter rocket war
Police on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Chios have arrested seven people who were injured in a fire at an illegal fireworks workshop ahead of an iconic local tradition in which hundreds of rockets are fired during Easter celebrations. A police statement Monday said the suspects – six men and a w»»»
Military Production Minister explores manufacturing partnerships with MSMEDA
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat met with Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), to discuss expanding cooperation across a range of manufacturing sectors. The Monday meeting comes as part of broader government efforts to creat»»»