In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which »»»

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Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose at Windsor Castle during the Trumps' state visit to England in September. Charles and Camilla will come to the United States for a state visit in late April, and Charles has been invited to address a joint mee»»»

Dubai: Airfares between the UAE and India are likely to come under upward pressure after Indian carrier IndiGo announced a revision in fuel charges, driven by a sharp rise in jet fuel prices. The airline confirmed that updated fuel surcharges will apply to all new bookings made from 1 am on April 2»»»

The Russian Ministry of Sport has recognised shooting with sniper rifles as a new official sporting discipline. A ministerial decree states that “military precision shooting” has been included in the official Russian register of sports. The decree was signed by Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev on »»»

Dubai: The regional aviation map has changed completely in just over a month. Airspace restrictions, temporary closures, and safety-driven rerouting have forced airlines to suspend some flights, reduce schedules, and reroute many services along longer corridors to avoid affected zones. The UAE’s Ge»»»

ConflictsAsiaIran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economyDaniel AmeriThe US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel mills will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible ways. https://p.dw.com/p/5BUjfIran's Mobarakeh Steel company »»»

Dubai: The number of UAE school groups suspending or refunding transport fees during the ongoing period of distance learning is growing, with School Transport Services (STS), one of the largest school transport providers in the country, also offering parents a pro-rata refund or credit on April fee»»»

Tesla has stopped Premium Connectivity services for vehicles in Bulgaria, leaving owners without access to several core online functions. The information was confirmed to BGNES by Eng. Nevelin Todorov from the Tesla Doctors team, following an official email sent from VehicleSupportEMEA to Tesla Ser»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Autism Center (DAC) has introduced a pioneering “dynamic approach” to education and rehabilitation, becoming the first specialised institution in the Middle East to implement such a model. The move signals a shift away from conventional support systems towards a more responsive fra»»»

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case over an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship in the United States File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a ca»»»

In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. dock workers and port operators have reached a tentative agreement to end a disruptive three-day strike, which had paralyzed shipping activities across the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. The deal, which includes a significant 62% wage increase over six years, wil»»»

Should the U.S. decide to send in military forces to secure Iran's uranium stockpile, it would be a complex, risky and lengthy operation, fraught with radiation and chemical dangers, according to experts and former government officials. U.S. President Donald Trump has offered shifting reasons for t»»»

Dubai: The war is raging. The real question isn’t who wins — it’s who breaks first. As the war enters its second month, pressure is no longer building quietly — it is beginning to show cracks across markets, governments and economies. At the centre of it all lies the Strait of Hormuz. Also Read: US»»»

Romania is the most dynamic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Central and Eastern Europe, with a 9% growth rate in the number of transactions in 2025, more than double the region’s 4%, according to Mergermarket data analyzed by Deloitte Romania. Second and third place are occupied by Hungary»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with Pedro Vargas David, President of the international television channel Euronews. The two sides discussed prospects for a long-term partnership and the promotion of information content about Kyrgyzstan on the internation»»»

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Israel's emergency medical service said 14 people including an 11-year-old girl were wounded during a missile attack that the military blamed on Iran and police said caused damage at several sites. The military said it had "identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State o»»»

Should the US decide to send in military forces to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile, it would be a complex, risky and lengthy operation, fraught with radiation and chemical dangers, according to experts and former government officials. US President Donald Trump has offered shifting reasons for the w»»»

On Wednesday, Parliament adopted a decision declaring February 14 as Bulgarian–Polish Friendship and Cooperation Day. The decision was passed unanimously, with 165 votes in favor. The decision takes into account the joint initiative of the presidents of Bulgaria and Poland, presented in 2025. It ex»»»

Dubai: Filipinos planning to travel abroad have been warned against dealing with fixers offering to process Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) requirements for a fee. Authorities have stressed that such shortcuts can lead to offloading at the airport, where passengers are prevented from boardin»»»

President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing on election integrity in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The order will have the federal government, through the U.S. Postal Service, provide states with information concerning who is an eligible vot»»»

On April 1, 1924, Adolf Hitler was sent to prison for five years after failing to take over Germany by force in the unsuccessful "Beer Hall Putsch." 1 of 5 | The defendants in the Beer Hall Putsch trial pose for a photo in Munich, Germany, on the last day of the trial, April 1, 1924. From left are »»»

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov flew to Kyiv, signed a 10-year defense cooperation agreement with Volodymyr Zelensky, and flew back. On paper, a straightforward show of solidarity with real strategic substance. In practice, he attached enough additional baggage to the visit to hand nearly every»»»

Israel's emergency medical service said an 11-year-old girl was in serious condition after a missile attack that the military blamed on Iran and police said caused damage at several sites. The military said it had "identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel"»»»

Doha, Qatar: In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, companies are no longer focused solely on delivering a single technical project. Instead, they are building specialized teams capable of sustaining long-term growth and continuously developing systems and services. As organizations expand »»»

Melbourne, Australia: Watford striker Nestory Irankunda bagged a brace as Australia hammered fellow World Cup qualifier Curacao 5-1 yesterday in Melbourne, ensuring they head to North America on a high. It was the Socceroos final home game before the global showpiece in June-July, building on a 1-0»»»

Doha: The Qatar 3x3 national basketball team is preparing to participate in the upcoming FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in Singapore from today. The tournament features elite men’s and women’s teams from across Asia. The championship will see notable Arab representation alongside Qatar, with Saudi Arabia and Ba»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that his country will stay out of the US-Israeli war against Iran unless Syria is subject to aggression and has no diplomatic solutions. "Unless Syria is targeted by any party, Syria will remain outside any conflict," the Syrian president said at an »»»

Washington: Ronen Bergman, Adam Goldman, Julian Barnes The US-Israeli war against Iran has fractured the Iranian government, complicating its ability to make decisions and coordinate larger retaliatory attacks, according to officials familiar with US and Western intelligence assessments. Several do»»»

Urban construction is becoming increasingly complex as European cities grow denser and available development space becomes a premium. Engineers and developers are under mounting pressure to deliver structurally sound projects while navigating tight footprints, restricted access points, and sensitiv»»»

U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and increases fuel prices. The new fees took effect Monday. For most domestic economy passengers, the first checked bag now costs $39, up from $35. During peak travel tim»»»

Turkey’s central bank on March 31 launched three FX swap auctions worth $10bn with local lenders, according to media reports. A $5bn one-week auction was announced as value-today (same day or T+0 settlement), while a $2.5b»»»

Turkey’s central bank on March 31 launched three FX swap auctions worth $10bn with local lenders, according to media reports. A $5bn one-week auction was announced as value-today (same day or T+0 settlement), while a $2.5b»»»

AMMAN — As the military confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to escalate across the Middle East, analysts have raised the alarm over the war’s damaging repercussions on the region’s economies.In remarks to The Jordan Times, economists cited the closure of the Strait o»»»

The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against a Colorado state law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ minors, siding with a Christian therapist who challenged it on the grounds of free speech. At issue is the constitutionality of a 2019 Colorado law that prohibits licensed practitioners from condu»»»

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a military mission to seize Iranian uranium that has been enriched to 60 percent. But while some might view such a plan as offering a quick win, others warn that it could be "one of the most risky and difficult operations the US military has under»»»

DPA Berlin FIFA president Gianni Infantino is pushing for Iran to participate in the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer despite the conflict against co-hosts US and Israel. “We want Iran to play, and Iran will play in the World Cup. There is no plan B, C, or D - there is »»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivan Mane»»»

There is a concept in the philosophy of science called tacit knowledge: the unwritten, experiential understanding that cannot be fully captured in blueprints, equations, or instruction manuals. A centrifuge cascade diagram tells you what to build. Forty years of engineering judgment tells you why i»»»

Atal says residential land prices in Poland rose sharply, peaking in mid 2025, followed by a slight correction. CEO Zbigniew Juroszek explained this was partly due to smaller developers selling projects, increasing supply and easing prices. Atal sees improving housing demand and maintains a diversi»»»

The current conflict between Iran and Israel isn’t a classic war driven by strict geopolitical interests. Certainly, the rivalry between the two countries is very well known and everybody focuses on the Strait of Hormuz and the dramatic economic consequences of its disruption. Of course, a lot of p»»»

London: Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's third manager of the season on Tuesday as they battle to avoid relegation from English football's top flight for the first time in nearly 50 years. Former Brighton and Marseille boss De Zerbi has reportedly been handed a lucrative five-year»»»

Footage has emerged online showing a man wearing clothing resembling a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uniform being attacked in Honolulu, Hawaii. The incident took place during the ‘No Kings’ protests against US President Donald Trump’s policies, which kicked off nationwide over the w»»»

London: Prince Harry's legal team demanded a UK tabloid publisher pay him "substantial" damages for invading his privacy as a lengthy High Court civil trial was wrapping up Tuesday. King Charles's estranged younger son Harry, pop star Elton John, and actor Elizabeth Hurley are among the seven publi»»»

Dubai: A UAE education group on Tuesday announced a waiver of transport fees across all its institutions in the country, describing it as “a compassionate and timely measure to support families during the current situation.” The Woodlem Education announced the waiver with effect from April 2026. Th»»»

Drivers in Kyrgyzstan who work in international freight transportation are required to obtain international driver’s licenses and the special Code 95 to legally operate vehicles abroad. Tynchbek Saidov announced at a press conference. According to Saidov, alongside national driver’s licenses, there»»»

ALGIERS - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Tuesday in Algiers with his Algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb, whom he thanked for Algeria's consistent position of not recognising the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo. Ghrieb noted that his country remained firmly committed to the p»»»

Britain's King Charles III has been asked by Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna to meet survivors of the crimes of the Jeffrey Epstein during a state visit to the United States in late April. File Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA-EFE March 31 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna, D-Calif., the author of th»»»

At his invitation, the US Chargé d’Affaires H. Martin McDowell met with representatives of the political leadership of There Is Such a People on Tuesday. The two sides discussed a range of issues related to regional and global security; challenges linked to energy security, including the European G»»»