United Nations: Contenders for next UN secretary-general made their case this week for a United Nations more invested in peace, but avoided taking positions that could antagonize the member states who will choose the world body's next chief. Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Cos»»»

One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading Romanian green developer of residential, mixed-use, and office properties, recorded total residential transactions of EUR 60.4 million in Q1 2026, including sales, pre-sales and reservations, corresponding to 144 residential and commercial units, as wel»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended their gains on Thursday, rising more than $1 ‌in the wake of stalled peace talks between Iran and the US and as both nations maintained restrictions on the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose $1.26, or 1.2 percent, to $103.17 a barrel »»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Co., is preparing to compete from April 24 to 26 at the 2026 Paris Open Grand Prix, one of the world’s leading international competitions. Official weigh-ins are scheduled for April 24, followed by preliminary and semifina»»»

US: Contenders for next UN secretary-general made their case this week for a United Nations more invested in peace, but avoided taking positions that could antagonize the member states who will choose the world body’s next chief. Chile’s Michelle Bachelet, Argentina’s Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica’s Re»»»

Sanya: The 6th Asian Beach Games - Sanya 2026 officially opened yesterday in a festive atmosphere reflecting the cultural diversity of Asia. The opening ceremony, held at the Arena Theatre in Yasha Park, featured a spectacular performance entitled A Date with the Sea and Sky. The vibrant artistic s»»»

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has renewed the marketing authorisation for Philip Morris International (PMI) to sell specific IQOS and HEETS products as Modified Risk Tobacco Products (MRTP). PMI remains the only company to have secured and maintained such authorisations for heated tobac»»»

Amid public and media attention to rising education costs, Kyrgyzstan’s Antimonopoly Regulation Service has conducted a review of tuition fees in private schools in Bishkek. According to the agency, 45 out of 104 private schools in the capital were inspected in April. The findings show that annual »»»

Investor confidence in Romania recorded a cautious improvement, but the business environment remains concerned about legislative predictability and rising cost pressures, according to the latest edition of the Business Sentiment Index (BSI), a survey conducted in March 2026 by the Foreign Investors»»»

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) closed higher Wednesday's session and the value of transactions amounted to 1.99 billion lei (over 390 million euros), most of which was in bonds of the Ministry of Finance.The main index of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, BET, which includes the 20 most traded comp»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s (MCIT) integrated innovation ecosystem advances sustainability across every stage by empowering founders to build impactful, sustainabilty-driven solutions, while inspiring the next generation to develop environmentally consci»»»

Ultimately, everything is judged by the election result, and that result is clear and must be respected, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in a live interview broadcast Wednesday evening on the Telex YouTube channel. “I will always be a supporter of Hungary, regardless of w»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD reported higher first-quarter earnings, supported by strong lending growth and record non-funded income, as it navigated a period of geopolitical uncertainty. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Total income rose 21% year-on-year t»»»

In the second such incident in the country in recent days, an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Kerala, killed at least 13 people and injured more than 40 on April 21, 2026, Deccan Herald reported. »»»

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

Nicosia: EU leaders will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Cyprus to celebrate the release of a 90-billion-euro ($105 billion) loan for Kyiv after a prolonged deadlock. Preliminary approval for the badly needed money came on Wednesday but a definitive si»»»

Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank reported a rise in first-quarter earnings, supported by lending growth and diversified income, even as regional tensions weighed on client activity toward the end of the period. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Operating»»»

RIYADH: The newly opened Black Gold Museum in Riyadh showcases artistic interpretations of oil’s impact on human life and development. Located in a landmark contemporary building designed by Zaha Hadid, the museum features more than 350 works from Saudi and international artists from around 30 coun»»»

Singapore: Oil prices were marginally lower on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after big gains in the previous session amid the stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States, and the disruption of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 15 cents to $101.76 a barrel, after se»»»

Europe’s summer getaway is under threat as airlines slash thousands of flights amid a deepening jet fuel crunch, raising alarm among holidaymakers. Lufthansa alone is scrapping 20,000 services through October to conserve fuel, the carrier announced on Tuesday, while airlines across the continent tr»»»

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

A Greek national wanted internationally for financial crimes exceeding EUR 5 million has been arrested in Plovdiv, the Plovdiv Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said following operational actions carried out on Wednesday by officers from the Criminal Police department. According to a Sc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the launch of its 2026 online ‘First Cut Lab’, an advanced training programme designed to support filmmakers in refining their projects during the critical editing phase. According to posts on DFI’s social media accounts yesterday, the lab is»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has reinforced its commitment to employee care, safety, and resilience through a series of wellbeing sessions and a growing calendar of practical health initiatives. Earlier this year, the company delivered two focused sessions that brought together over 320 employees: a»»»

TEHRAN: Iran hanged a man on Thursday after he was convicted of membership in a banned opposition group and alleged collaboration with Israel, the judiciary said. "Sultan-Ali Shirzadi-Fakhr was hanged early this morning for membership in the terrorist group" of the People's Mujahedin Organisation (»»»

Kaleem Gul’s workday looks a little different from most. By day, he works across Dubai as a Talabat delivery rider; by evening, he returns to a different responsibility, caring for more than 70 stray cats near his home in the Al Quoz Industrial Area. It is a routine that doesn't stop. The cats depe»»»

Tripoli: Libyan authorities announced the rescue of ten boats carrying irregular migrants off the country's coast. In a press release, the Libyan Red Crescent said that the boats were carrying 404 people of various nationalities who suffered under harsh conditions at sea off the Libyan coast. Field»»»

The 1986 Chernobyl disaster fueled global fears about nuclear power and slowed its development in Europe and elsewhere. Four decades later, however, there’s a revival around the world, a trend that has been given a big boost by war in the Middle East. Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31»»»

KOLKATA: Voting began Thursday in two of India’s politically key opposition-held states, with tens of millions casting ballots in West Bengal and the southern Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the ruling party in the national parliament, is hoping to make inro»»»

Kolkata: Voting began Thursday in two of India's politically key opposition-held states, with tens of millions casting ballots in West Bengal and the southern Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the ruling party in the national parliament, is hoping to make inro»»»

US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world. Earnings Tuesday signaled that 2026 will be another strong year after a robust 2025 in the wake of continuing conflicts in Gaza and Ukra»»»

Military planners from more than 30 countries held two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed plans, the British government said. More than a dozen countries said last week they were willing to join an international mission, led b»»»