Britain to host summit on managing the Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a news conference on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in London, England, Wednesday. Pool Photo by Betty Laura Zapata/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Britain will host a virtual summit Thursday to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz after»»»
Cyberattacks Surge, Exposing Public Sector Weaknesses
A sharp rise in cyberattacks is turning the security of public institutions into one of the most urgent challenges facing governments and local authorities. From hospitals to schools and administrative offices, the public sector is increasingly reliant on digital systems—while simultaneously becomi»»»
Iran’s block of Hormuz oil flows is ‘global economic extortion,’ says UAE’s Al Jaber
Dubai: Iran’s disruption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz amounts to “global economic extortion” that risks destabilising economies far beyond the Middle East, according to Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber. The UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of»»»
Iran attacks threaten global aviation, UN aviation body ICAO says
Dubai: UN aviation watchdog International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has issued a strong condemnation of attacks attributed to Iran, describing them as unlawful acts that pose a direct threat to the safety of international civil aviation. At its 237th session in Montreal on April 1, the ICA»»»
Trump: Iran asked for cease-fire, will address nation on war - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that Iran has asked for a cease-fire. He said he told them only if the Strait of Hormuz is open. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said on Truth Social Wednesday that Iran asked for a cease-fire, but he »»»
OIC-IPHRC Denounces Israeli Violations of Religious Freedom in Occupied Jerusalem
The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has unequivocally condemned the continued restrictions imposed by Israel, the occupying power, on the exercise of freedom of religion in occupied Jerusalem. These measures include the prolonge»»»
Mali: EXPO 2027 Serbia's biggest growth opportunity
MADRID - EXPO 2027 Belgrade is our biggest growth opportunity and we will present Serbia in the right way at the event, Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali has told the Spanish El Mundo daily in an interview. Speaking about Serbia's EU accession, Mali said a decision on the mat»»»
Iran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economy
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 »»»
UAE: New rules for remote working
Working from home in the UAE does not translate into lighter rules or more flexible obligations. Behind the convenience of remote setups lies a framework just as firm as that governing office-based roles — where employees remain bound by the same working hours, performance benchmarks and legal resp»»»
39 cultural properties in Lebanon placed under enhanced protection
UNESCO convened Wednesday an extraordinary meeting to strengthen the protection of cultural heritage in Lebanon, following the country’s request. The meeting - an extraordinary session of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict – led to granting provisio»»»
APII launches call for projects to fund job-creating investments
Tunis, April 1, 2026 (TAP) – The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation announced on Wednesday the launch of a call for projects for private companies, public organizations, and non-profit bodies to receive co-financing grants. This...»»»
Investigation into February 2026 Multiple-Deaths Tragedy Still in Progress, Interior Minister Says
The investigation into a tragedy involving six violent deaths in two mountain areas in Bulgaria's Northwest is still in progress, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said here on Wednesday. He spoke during a hearing at an extraordinary sitting of the National Assembly, prompted by "further dism»»»
Trump declares 'job done,' says U.S. forces to leave Iran in 2-3 weeks - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. forces would be out of Iran "soon" with military operations ending in as little as two or three weeks. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said the United States would be out of Iran "soon" with military o»»»
Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»
Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»
Gazprom Export sues former German trading subsidiary SEFE in Russian court
Gazprom Export has filed a lawsuit in the Arbitration Court of St Petersburg and the Leningrad Region against SEFE Marketing & Trading, the former Gazprom trading arm that was nationalised by the German government, Interfax reported on April 1. »»»
Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»
Gazprom Export sues former German trading subsidiary SEFE in Russian court
Gazprom Export has filed a lawsuit in the Arbitration Court of St Petersburg and the Leningrad Region against SEFE Marketing & Trading, the former Gazprom trading arm that was nationalised by the German government, Interfax reported on April 1. »»»
Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»
Berri says Iran officially told him Lebanon to be part of any deal
Speaker Nabih Berri has revealed to his visitors that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had informed him, one day before the Lebanese Foreign Ministry’s decision to expel Iran's ambassador, that Tehran insists any agreement to end the war must also include Lebanon, affirming that “what applie»»»
Manas Street to appear in capital of Mongolia - | 24.KG
Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev met with Sodnom Gankhuyag, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting participants discussed development of inter-municipal cooperation and implementation of previously reached agreements. According to the Bishkek C»»»
Romanians trade impulse buying for data-driven decisions in 2026 Easter season – EY study
Romanians are entering the 2026 Easter spending season with more pragmatic and better-informed consumer behaviour than in previous years, according to the 5th edition of the EY Consumer Index study on Romanian consumer behaviour during the Easter holidays. Price has become a dominant criterion for »»»
SCNS closes 3 madrasahs, detects violations in religious schools in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) conducted inspections of religious educational institutions as part of its efforts to prevent the dissemination of non-traditional religious ideas and the possible recruitment of minors. According to the SCNS, 19 madrasahs were inspecte»»»
Several EU countries cuts taxes to offset rising fuel prices. Romania is still considering options
Italy implemented the most substantial excise tax reduction, cutting rates by 30% for both gasoline and diesel—or 20 euro cents per liter (equivalent to 1 leu per liter)— while Portugal lowered excise taxes by 21% for diesel (a reduction of 7.6 euro cents per liter), falling below the minimum thres»»»
ING sees Azerbaijan as safe haven amid Middle East risks
Azerbaijan's external economic position remains very strong despite risks stemming from the Middle East conflict, according to a macroeconomic report on CIS countries by ING Group, the Netherlands' largest banking holding, as cited by Report.az. »»»
Parliament Declares February 14 as Bulgarian-Polish Friendship and Cooperation Day
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»»»
Mada Media awards strategic outdoor advertising bid to Arabian Outdoor
Dubai: Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing, and managing the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising sector in the Emirate of Dubai, has announced the award of a strategic OOH advertising bid to Arabian Outdoor, a Choueiri Group brand. The move forms part of Mada Media’s ongoing ef»»»
ADJD reviews updates to commercial companies law at legal forum
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) discussed recent legislative updates to the Commercial Companies Law during a specialised forum aimed at strengthening legal awareness and supporting the business environment. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simpl»»»
Saudi Women Help Steady Unemployment at End of 2025
In a sign of the profound changes reshaping Saudi Arabia’s labor market, Saudi women emerged as a key factor in keeping unemployment stable at the end of 2025, helped by higher economic participation and growing job opportunities across a range of vital sectors. The labor force participation rate f»»»
Interior Minister Says Prosecution Service Is ‘Major Absentee’ in Key Petyo Petrov, Martin Bojanov, Petrohan Cases
The prosecution service is the major absentee in the cases involving Petyo “the Euro” Petrov, Martin “the Notary” Bojanov, and the Petrohan case, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told the Bulgarian National Television on Wednesday. He again stated that Sofia City Prosecutor Emilia Rusinova h»»»
Gold slides 14% in March Despite War, Testing Safe-Haven Status
Gold defied its traditional role as a crisis hedge in March, posting its steepest monthly fall since October 2008. The metal dropped more than 14% over the month - its sharpest decline in over 17 years - despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, prompting questions about whether »»»
Artemis 2: What to know about first crewed Moon mission in half a century
NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts circling around the Moon in humanity's first crewed lunar mission since 1972 – and the first to feature a woman. Its main goal is to prepare for the return of boots on the Moon in 2028. Here's what to know about the highly anticipated mission»»»
On This Day, April 1: Hitler imprisoned for Beer Hall Putsch - UPI.com
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 »»»
JusMin Marinescu meets US Ambassador Nirenberg: cybercrime, human trafficking and asset recovery on the agenda
The Minister of Justice, Radu Marinescu, met on Tuesday with the United States Ambassador to Bucharest, Darryl Nirenberg, with whom he discussed, among other issues, combating cybercrime, human trafficking, and asset recovery.According to a press release sent on Tuesday, the discussions focused on »»»
U.S. ambassador to Bucharest: Our partnership has never been stronger, we aim to advance economic opportunities
The partnership between the United States of America and Romania has never been stronger and more important, said Darryl Nirenberg, the U.S. Ambassador to Bucharest, in an interview with the AGERPRES National Press Agency.The American diplomat emphasized that Romania "is an incredible partner of th»»»
US Ambassador Nirenberg: Romania has the potential to play a key role in energy security in Europe
The United States Ambassador to Bucharest, Darryl Nirenberg, said on Tuesday that Romania has the potential to play a key role in energy security in Europe.The high US official said that President Trump has signed an executive order highlighting the importance of energy, particularly in the context»»»
Albanian PM: Aims to conclude EU accession talks by 2027, join by decade's end
Albania aims to conclude its European Union accession negotiations by 2027 and join the bloc by the end of the decade, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday in Bucharest.Albania and Montenegro are committed to European values, the Albanian prime minister said at the Economist Romania Government R»»»
Qatar Tourism chairman hosts French Ambassador
Chairman of Qatar Tourism (QT) H E Saad bin Ali Al-Kharji hosted the Ambassador of France H E Arnaud Pescheux (pictured). Meanwhile, the CEO of Visit Qatar Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi met with Ambassador of Paraguay H E Jose Aguero Avila. During the two meetings, discussions focused on strengthen»»»
Qatar’s Ambassador attends Somali President’s meeting with envoys
Mogadishu: Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia H E Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi participated in a meeting of President of Somalia H E Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud with Ambassadors accredited to Somalia. During the meeting, an urgent briefing was given on the latest political and security developments i»»»
PM of Libyan Government of National Unity meets Qatar's Ambassador
Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya H E Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh met with Ambassador of Qatar to Libya H E Dr. Khalid Mohammed bin Zaben Al Dosari. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two countries.»»»
Philippines races to secure oil: Marcos orders direct talks with Iran as Hormuz risks deepen
Manila: As tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy flows, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered urgent diplomatic talks with Iran to ensure the safe passage of Philippine-bound oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Malacañang said the directive emerged from a meeting »»»
JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs
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»»»
Under pressure, undeterred: The UAE’s measured response to crisis
When I speak to friends abroad, they still tend to picture the same familiar images when they think of the UAE: the skyline, the towers, the malls, the airports. A place of comfort and opportunity rather than confrontation. But what we’ve seen in this war has forced many of us to look at the UAE th»»»
Turkish central bank revives FX swaps with local lenders as war pressures hit reserves
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»»»
Turkish central bank revives FX swaps with local lenders as war pressures hit reserves
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»»»
China and Pakistan issue five-point peace plan for Gulf and Middle East
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met in Beijing on March 31 and issued a joint five-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
China and Pakistan issue five-point peace plan for Gulf and Middle East
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met in Beijing on March 31 and issued a joint five-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
China and Pakistan issue five-point peace plan for Gulf and Middle East
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met in Beijing on March 31 and issued a joint five-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
China and Pakistan issue five-point peace plan for Gulf and Middle East
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met in Beijing on March 31 and issued a joint five-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
China and Pakistan issue five-point peace plan for Gulf and Middle East
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met in Beijing on March 31 and issued a joint five-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. »»»