Gulf News 45m

Why spring still feels like winter in the UAE

Dubai: It’s mid-spring in the UAE, yet the weather still carries a distinct winter feel. Cooler temperatures, fresh winds and recent rainfall have extended what many residents believe as an unusually long winter, but has it finally come to an end? The short answer, experts say, is not just yet, but»»»

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Watch: Indian expat philatelist in Dubai honours UAE with over 100 flag-themed stamps

Ajman: When His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called on citizens and residents to raise the national flag above homes, institutions and buildings, most responded by hoisting the UAE flag in a show of solidarity and n»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil whiplash: Brent crude surges, WTI falls — traders price in ceasefire deadline risk ahead of possible 'second' US–Iran talks

Oil futures have diverged sharply early on Tuesday morning (as per 8.28am Tokyo time, April 14, 2026) with WTI crude sliding even as Brent and Middle East benchmarks rally. This reflects a split between US and global risk sentiment amid ongoing Middle East conflict dynamics. The trend-busting WTI–B»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Hezbollah can reject talks—But not the reality that Lebanon is moving on without it – Ya Libnan

Share: FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators wave Lebanese flags during protests near the site of a blast at Beirut’s port area where 245 people were killed , 7000 were injured and 300, 000 became homeless after thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate that were illegally stored there by Hezbollah were detonated »»»

Gulf News 2h

US, Iran discuss 'another round' of direct talks before current ceasefire expires

The United States and Iran are in active discussions about holding another round of face-to-face negotiations aimed at securing a longer-term ceasefire and preventing renewed conflict after recent talks in Pakistan ended without a deal, Bloomberg reported, citing "people familiar with the matter". »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

LOS ANGELES: Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s most populous state. Swalwell’s decis»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Hezbollah chief rejects Lebanon-Israeli talks. Urged cancellation of Tuesdays’ meeting in Washington – Ya Libnan

Share: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has rejected negotiations between the Lebanese government and Israel, set to begin tomorrow, and called on Lebanon’s president to stand with Hezbollah against Israel. “We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity… We call for a historic and heroic stanc»»»

Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar to host ‘a gathering of remarkable people’ at La Biennale di Venezia

Tribune News Network Doha The National Pavilion of Qatar yesterday announced details of its presentation for the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, commissioned by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson, Qatar Museums. untitled 2026 (»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Charity implements drive to combat blindness in Somalia

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of donors, Qatar Charity (QC) continues to implement a medical initiative to combat blindness and improve eye health in Banadir, Somalia, targeting displaced families and the most vulnerable groups. The initiative forms part of the ‘Warding off Calamity’ c»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Al Sadd beat Al Hilal on penalties to reach ACL Elite quarters 

Jeddah: Al Sadd SC produced a night of remarkable resilience to reach the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals, defeating Al Hilal SFC 4–2 on penalties after a pulsating 3–3 draw across extra time at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, on Monday. Captain Akram Afif held hi»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Teen Sooryavanshi flops as Hinge rattles Rajasthan

Hyderabad, India: Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell for a golden duck in a rare IPL flop as his team Rajasthan Royals went down to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 57 runs as two debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain shined on Monday. The teen prodigy has been the flavour of this season in the T2»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Sheikh Qassem Calls on Lebanese Authorities to Cancel Direct Talks with Enemy: Hezbollah Fighters Will Capture Israeli Soldiers

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem maintained on Monday that Lebanon is facing an aggression which does not observe any humanitarian or moral consideration, stressing that it is a clear occupation. In a televised speech, Sheikh Qassem said, “We remained steadfast, the fighters stood fir»»»

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Sana 5h

FAO warns of global food and agriculture crisis amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Rome, April 13 (SANA) – The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned Monday that continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global crisis affecting food and agriculture, due to disruptions in energy and fertilizer supplies. According to Reuters, FAO Chief Economist Maximo T»»»

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UPI 5h

Man held in Bahamas for wife's disappearance, no body found - UPI.com

A man being held for his wife's disappearance must be released or charged today by Bahamian police. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- Authorities in the Bahamas are facing a deadline to charge or release a man being held in connection with the disappearance of his wife»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Gold prices fall as dollar rises

Singapore: Gold prices fell Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar and renewed inflation fears that overshadowed expectations of future interest rate cuts. Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to USD 4,734.50 an ounce, after hitting its lowest level since April 7 earlier in the session. US gold futures also »»»

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RT 6h

Here’s why the Iran talks were doomed to fail

The US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended exactly as they were bound to end under the current balance of power – without a deal, without a handshake, without even the faintest sense that the two sides have moved closer to a durable peace. Nearly 21 hours of talks, an unprecedented level of representatio»»»

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RT 6h

Trump posts AI Jesus image after attacking Pope Leo over Iran War

US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image of himself as a robed, Christ-like figure healing a bedridden man, flanked by eagles, fighter jets, and US service members, with the Statue of Liberty and the US flag in the background. The post triggered backlash, with some users suggestin»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Abdullah bin Zayed, Ayman Safadi discuss regional stability

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, to discuss regional developments and security challenges. The meeting addressed regional development»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

End of Orban era opportunity for Orlen and Polish energy projects

The likely end of Viktor Orbán’s long rule, after a strong election win by the opposition TISZA party, could reshape Hungary’s energy sector and create opportunities for Orlen. A new government led by Péter Magyar is expected to reduce reliance on Russian energy and diversify gas supplies, potentia»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

REINO IO Logistics plans for long-term in development projects

REINO IO Logistics is entering a new growth phase after five years of building its logistics platform through acquisitions, now launching its first development project. The company has created a portfolio of over 350,000 m² across six locations in Poland. Its first development, a build-to-suit (BTS»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Trump Talks Iran Blockade, Nukes, Peace Negotiations

"We can’t let a country blackmail or extort the world. That’s what they’re doing — they’re really blackmailing the world. We’re not going to let that happen," Trump told reporters, declaring that a US blockade of the Hormuz Strait has begun. The blockade "started 10 o'clock," according to the presi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Bulgarian Politicians React to Hungary Election Results

Bulgarian politicians commented on Sunday's elections in Hungary, reflecting over governance, democracy, and Europe’s direction. Hungary's Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, won the parliamentary elections with a decisive lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party, according to near-»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Ugandan man goes on trial over kindergarten stabbings

A Ugandan man accused of stabbing four young children to death at a kindergarten in an attack that horrified the country pleaded not guilty to murder, as his trial began on Monday. Christopher Okello Onyum, who was arrested as he tried to flee the scene of the crime on April 2, denied the four coun»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatari beach volleyball team qualify for round of 16 in Asian Open Tour

BANGKOK: The Qatari beach volleyball team, consisting of the duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan (Qatar Team 1), qualified for the round of 16 of the Samila Asian Open Tour Championship. The championship started on Sunday in Thailand with the participation of 27 teams representing 15 countries. Qa»»»

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Kathimerini 7h

Athens kiosk employee stabbed in robbery

A kiosk employee in the Exarchia area of Athens was taken to hospital on Monday afternoon after being injured during an armed robbery, police said. During the incident, the perpetrators reportedly stabbed the 50-year-old man, a Bangladeshi national, in the leg. Police officers arrived at the scene »»»

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Naharnet 7h

Qassem asks Lebanese state to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday urged the Lebanese state to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington the following day, reiterating his group's rejection of direct negotiations with Israel. "We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity... We call for a historic and heroi»»»

Al Manar 7h

Sheikh Qassem: We reject negotiations with the Israeli entity; they are futile and require a Lebanese agreement and consensus to change course - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We reject negotiations with the Israeli entity; they are futile and require a Lebanese agreement and consensus to change cou»»»

Sputnik 7h

US Plans to Buy Record Number of HIMARS in 2027

The US Army intends to purchase 96 of the rocket artillery launchers in the next fiscal year, compared to just six bought in 2026, for a total cost of $745.7 million. That amount is more than was spent on the HIMARS program even during the peak of deliveries to Ukraine in 2023.Check out Sputnik's i»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Safa says Hezbollah won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks

Hezbollah will not abide by any agreements that may result from the direct Lebanon-Israel talks in the United States, negotiations it firmly opposes, a senior Hezbollah official said Monday. Wafiq Safa, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah's political council, spoke on the eve of the talks expected i»»»

The Peninsula 7h

No one has the right to close Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic: IMO

Paris, France: Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez, said Monday that no country has the right to close the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic. During a press conference, Dominguez added, "Under international law, no country has the right to prohibi»»»

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RT 7h

Soros network is now in control of Hungary after Orban’s election defeat – Musk

The pro-EU Tisza party’s victory over Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Hungarian election means that the country has essentially been taken over by the Soros network, Elon Musk has said. In a post on X on Monday, Musk lashed out at Alexander Soros – the son of Hungarian-American billionaire Georg»»»

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Sana 7h

Gas tanker arrives at Banyas terminal to support supplies

Tartous, April 13 (SANA) The gas tanker GAS SERENITY arrived on Monday at Banyas oil terminal carrying 11,600 metric tons of gas, as part of efforts to ensure continuity of supplies and enhance stability of deliveries to the local market. The Syrian Petroleum Company said that technical teams began»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Sheikh Qassem: A very aggressive plan for Lebanon has been revealed, and we frustrated the Israeli surprise scheme - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: A very aggressive plan for Lebanon has been revealed, and we frustrated the Israeli surprise scheme 13-04-2026 21:02 PM Late»»»

Al Manar 7h

Sheikh Qassem: “Greater Israel” targets all of Lebanon, not just the resistance, and not just one segment of the Lebanese population - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: “Greater Israel” targets all of Lebanon, not just the resistance, and not just one segment of the Lebanese population 13-04-»»»

Sputnik 8h

Here's the Real Reason Netanyahu is Escalating the Lebanon Crisis

Israel is effectively “held hostage” by the Netanyahu government, and the war in Lebanon is another distraction action designed to divert the public’s attention from the mounting problems he personally and the country as a whole face, Tel Aviv-based national security observer Dr. Simon Tsipis told »»»

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DW 8h

Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will follow

BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will followMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Vazrazhdane Leader Dismisses Speculation about "Romanian Scenario" in Bulgarian Elections

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Sliven on Monday that suggestions are being made in the public domain about a possible "Romanian scenario" in the upcoming Bulgarian elections, which, according to him, are intended to mobilize support for Rumen Radev and his Progressive Bulgaria. Rade»»»

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UPI 8h

Federal judge dismisses Trump's suit against The Wall Street Journal - UPI.com

President Donald Trump looks out the window with Eric Trump, executive vice president of Trump Organization Inc., left, and Natalie Harp, executive assistant to President Donald Trump, center, aboard Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House Friday. Trump's $10 billion suit against the Wall S»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect

Washington: The US blockade of Iranian ports took effect Monday evening, April 13, 2026. The US military announced that the blockade includes Iranian ports on the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, east of the Strait of Hormuz, noting that it will apply to all ships regardless of their flags. It cla»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Israel Summons Italy Envoy Over Comments on Lebanon Attacks

Israel summoned Italy's ambassador Monday to protest after Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned Israel's "unacceptable attacks" on civilians in Lebanon during a visit to Beirut, an Italian diplomatic source said. Tajani, a senior member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, visited Be»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Italian PM Condemns ‘Unacceptable’ Trump Criticism of Pope

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday condemned US President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV as "unacceptable", after the US pontiff spoke out against the Middle East war. "The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and it is right and normal for him to call for peace and to co»»»

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DW 8h

Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will follow

BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will followMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday a»»»

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RT 9h

Durov accuses WhatsApp of misleading encryption claims, citing backup risks

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has accused WhatsApp of misleading users about privacy, arguing that Telegram offers stronger protection for sensitive content. The Russian tech entrepreneur has repeatedly criticized Meta-owned WhatsApp’s security model, dismissing claims that the app cannot ac»»»

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EU Observer 9h

Orbán’s far-right allies fall silent, or reach out to Magyar

Many political allies who had endorsed Viktor Orbán have stayed silent or voiced dismay, but some pledged to work with Hungary’s new, pro-EU leader. The list of noisy, far-right Orbán-endorsers who stayed mute on Monday (13 April) after the outgoing Hungarian prime minister’s election drubbing incl»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army at Shamran Hill and in the vicinity of the Liberation Triangle in the city of Bint Jbeil with rocket barrages: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army at Shamran Hill and in the vicinity of t»»»

Al Manar 9h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlements of Kiryat Shmona and Margaliot, and infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Yesud HaMa’ala, with rocket barrages: statement 37 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlements of Kiryat Shmona and Margaliot, and infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army»»»

Gulf News 9h

Sheikh Khaled meets Premier Li Qiang in Beijing

Beijing: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, have discussed ways to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and advance cooperation across»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

FAO warns Strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt current and next agricultural seasons

Rome, Italy: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned on Monday, April 13, 206, that the current and upcoming agricultural seasons could be affected if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and fertilizer shipments are disrupted. According to FAO estimates, between 20 »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Trump vows US will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the naval blockade he has ordered around the country's ports will be destroyed, despite international calls for a ceasefire to be respected and negotiations to resume. The US military said»»»

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UPI 9h

Dozens killed in air strike on market by Nigerian military - UPI.com

Dozens of people were killed in an air strike on a Nigerian town market by the Nigerian military. Some say around 200 are dead from the attack. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA April 13 (UPI) -- More than 50 people were killed in an air strike at a Nigerian market by the Nigerian military, and some sa»»»

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