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 »»»