Paris, France: French energy giant TotalEnergies said Friday, April 10, 2026, that it had shut down a major refinery on the eastern Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia after it was damaged during the Middle East war. The Saudi energy ministry had announced Thursday "multiple attacks" recently on its oil and»»»

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) shakes hands with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui during their meeting at the Kumsusan State Guest House in Pyongyang Wednesday. Wang is in North Korea on a two-day visit. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 10 (UPI) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met »»»

Dubai: In a country known for its cultural diversity, it often takes a simple, sincere gesture to remind people what unity truly looks like. That moment has been evident when a video of 13 Indian students performing the UAE national anthem using their country’s classical instruments has quickly cir»»»

Vatican City: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived on Friday at the Vatican for his first meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a private audience expected to be dominated by the Iran war. The French leader, who arrived with his wife Brigitte after flying to Rome on Thursday, will meet the US pontiff and »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Dibrova in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Friday. "Over the past day, as a result of active offensive actions by Battlegroup Yug, the settlement of Dibrova in the Donetsk Peopl»»»

Rocket alerts rang out across Israel early Friday, including in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv and in the southern coastal city of Ashdod following rocket fire from Lebanon. Continued fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah is testing a fragile truce reached between the United States and »»»

The World Health Organization (WHO) called Thursday on Israel to cancel the evacuation order it issued for the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, where there are two hospitals. Israel's military warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs, long a stronghold of Hezbollah, of imminent s»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, seen here at the White House in Washington, D.C., in October. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a Orthodox Easter truce. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Russia and Ukraine have both said they will halt fighting during the O»»»

The European Union and Washington are closing in on an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. The potential deal would include incentives such as minimum price guarantees that could favor non-Chinese suppliers, the report said, citing»»»

Amid the aftermath of Israel’s “Operation Eternal Darkness,” testimonies, official figures, and Amnesty International’s findings were gathered to highlight Lebanon’s civilian toll, urgent humanitarian crisis, and calls for accountability, protection, and adherence to international law. »»»

During a visit to Lebanon’s southeastern Christian border villages with a humanitarian convoy led by the Maronite Patriarch, residents described why they remain despite escalating Israeli operations. Nine-year-old Elise ha»»»

During a visit to Lebanon’s southeastern Christian border villages with a humanitarian convoy led by the Maronite Patriarch, residents described why they remain despite escalating Israeli operations. Nine-year-old Elise ha»»»

Amid the aftermath of Israel’s “Operation Eternal Darkness,” testimonies, official figures, and Amnesty International’s findings were gathered to highlight Lebanon’s civilian toll, urgent humanitarian crisis, and calls for accountability, protection, and adherence to international law. »»»

Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan.  Hosted at the JW Marr»»»

Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan.  Hosted at the JW Marr»»»

Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan.  Hosted at the JW Marr»»»

Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan.  Hosted at the JW Marr»»»

Talks on ending the war are conditional on the United States’ adherence to ceasefire commitments on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Baqaei strongly condemned the crimes committed by the Zionist regime »»»

The United States and Iran are holding their highest-level talks in years in Islamabad in a Pakistan-brokered bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting end to a war that has roiled global energy markets. Here are five things to know about the Islamabad talks: - The war behind the talk»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived Friday at the Vatican for his first meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a private audience expected to be dominated by the Iran war. The French leader, who arrived with his wife Brigitte after flying to Rome on Thursday, will meet the US pontiff and the Vatican's sec»»»

The opposition Tisza Party appears to have the momentum in the final leg of Hungary's election campaign, putting it on track for a potential two-thirds parliamentary majority, according to the latest Median poll which has a long track record of getting the outcome right. »»»

Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan.  Hosted at the JW Marr»»»

Dubai: Parkin has announced the launch of its new initiative, “Parking to Support You”, an innovative programme designed to support the local community by allowing drivers to offset their parking fees through purchases at participating small businesses across the city. The campaign aims to empower »»»

A mayor in northwestern Bulgaria is under scrutiny after allegedly distributing social benefits alongside a political party’s election materials. The case was presented as an example of voter influence involving individuals in public office, according to Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev. Author»»»

Abu Dhabi: Motorists in the capital are being advised of temporary traffic changes as partial road closures come into effect along Al Fursan Street and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (E20) from Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13, 2026. According to Abu Dhabi Mobility, the right lane heading towards A»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi City Municipality achieved significant milestones over the past year in the operations and maintenance sector, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance quality of life in line with the emirate’s rapid urban development. These efforts further reinforce its position as one o»»»

Despite the lack of clarity regarding the vision and strategic foundations underpinning the Islamabad negotiations scheduled for Friday between the United States and Iran, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries — foremost among them the United Arab Emirates — view the agreement between Tehran»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said it was still too early to draw definitive lessons from the “brutal Iranian aggression,” while stressing that the country would continue to strengthen its national model and defensive capabilities. In a statement, Gargash sai»»»

Friday marks six months since Gaza's ceasefire deal took effect, a milestone largely lost in the confusion over the new and even more fragile ceasefire in the Iran war. The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli forces and Hamas-led»»»

Dubai: Travel demand, high jet fuel costs and limited flight capacity are pushing airfares sharply higher — and prices may stay elevated for months, aviation experts say. Passengers flying out of the UAE are already feeling the impact, with last-minute ticket prices surging far beyond pre-war level»»»

Dubai: Emirates has issued an operational update, confirming it is running a limited flight schedule across 100+ destinations as the airline adjusts services in response to ongoing disruptions. UAE carriers Etihad, Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia have been operating limited special flights on sa»»»

Nominations are now open for the sixth edition of Excellence Awards that takes place at the Museum of the Future on June 12. For the first time, businesses across industries can submit their nominations for 20 corporate awards introduced this year, alongside 15 individual honours for women. This ex»»»

The state is developing additional support measures for teachers. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced this during a working visit to Osh region, where he took part in a ceremony marking the start of construction of 10 secondary schools. According to him, Osh is experiencing a shortage o»»»

Former member of the Bishkek City Council, Zhanybek Asanbekov, has filed applications with the Administrative Court and the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums (CEC) in a bid to reinstate his deputy mandate. The CEC confirmed this information. As Asanbekov told 24.kg news agency, his a»»»

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that her government plans to release additional volumes from oil reserves next May to help stabilize supply. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting Friday, Takaichi said the new release would follow a similar move carried out last month as part of »»»

Tunis, April 10 (TAP) –The Weather, on Friday, will be clear to partly cloudy over most regions, with light to moderate winds blowing from the south.The sea will be slightly rough, and temperatures will rise slightly, with highs ranging between 23°C...»»»

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Dubai: An Ernakulam court has granted bail to filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan in the sexual harassment case filed against him by a young actor, even as the development reignites concerns about accountability in the Malayalam film industry. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, during a working visit to Osh region, took part in a ceremony marking the start of construction of 10 secondary schools. He said that the laying of foundations for 10 educational institutions in Osh is an important event not only for the city but for the entir»»»

As part of the long-term program for development of Batken region, the initiative to build a new city of Batken aims to create comfortable and modern conditions for residents. The press service of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region reported. »»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast that inshore conditions until 6pm on Friday will be hazy to misty in some areas at first, with moderate daytime temperatures and some clouds developing later, becoming relatively cold by night. Offshore, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy, w»»»

The Bahrain Human Rights Forum on Thursday condemned the execution of two Saudi detainees, describing the move as a dangerous escalation and part of a broader pattern of using capital punishment to silence political dissent. In a statement issued April 9, the Forum said Saudi authorities carried ou»»»

Israel is intensifying strikes on bridges over Lebanon’s Litani River, raising concerns it aims to isolate the entire area south of the river from the north, Lebanese officials and state media said. The Israeli military struck the Qasmiyeh coastal bridge, the last functioning crossing linking areas»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to have his first face-to-face meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican Friday as the leader of the Roman Catholic church has criticised his fellow American, US President Donald Trump, for "unacceptable belligerence" during the Iran war. Macron has called for»»»

Dubai: A man has filed a lawsuit against his wife seeking more than Dh5.8 million in financial and moral compensation, alleging she transferred ownership of their family home to herself and later sold it while he was abroad, a claim that was ultimately dismissed by a civil court in Dubai. Get updat»»»

Gold steadied on Friday as US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty lingered, but the metal stayed on course for a third consecutive weekly climb as investors priced in earlier and deeper US rate cuts, supporting non-yielding bullion. Spot gold held its ground at $4,764.54 per ounce by 0532 GMT. The metal, ho»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday angrily lashed out at multiple well-known conservative commentators who have criticized his war against Iran, slamming his onetime allies as attention-seeking "NUT JOBS." "They're stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, »»»

A former Iranian foreign minister, Kamal Kharazi, died Thursday from wounds suffered in US-Israel strikes on April 1, Iranian media reported. Kharazi, 81, had been serving as the head of the Strategic Council for International Relations, which is part of the foreign ministry. The veteran diplomat, »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would abide by the measure. The ceasefire for Orthodox Easter celebrations on Sunday coincides with a pause in US-led effo»»»

Sydney, Australia: Traffic in a seaside Australian town was briefly diverted on Friday when a local seal decided to take a nap on the road. The dozy pinniped was spotted snoozing on a road in Dromana in the southern state of Victoria. Local police placed cones around the seal -- known to some local»»»