Oil price spike: Brent, WTI jump nearly 5% after Trump's Iran speech
Oil futures showed mixed movements Thursday morning (April 2, 2026) amid ongoing volatility tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict. As of the latest snapshot: WTI Crude rose to $103.69, up +$3.57 (+3.57%). Brent Crude climbed to $105.53, up +$4.37 (+4.32%). Murban Crude (UAE benchmark) fell to $103.63, dow»»»
‘What did you learn today?’: How UAE parents are making distance learning work
In the beginning, her seven-year-old daughter would feel a little sleepy after switching on the laptop. This sleepiness only set in for academics; she could game for hours if she had the opportunity. Yet her mother, Dubai-based Diya Mathur, says that she slowly found a way to make her daughter conc»»»
Trump says US to hit Iran 'extremely hard' for 2-3 weeks
US President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to attack Iran relentlessly over the coming two to three weeks, saying American forces were nearing completion of the war. "Over the next two to three weeks, we are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong," Trump said in an address to »»»
Oil prices — worst behind us now? WTI, Brent drop to under $100, Murban at $103 on war ceasefire hopes amid thin overnight trading
Fresh signals of de-escalation in the Iran conflict continued to drain the massive “war premium” that had driven prices above $110 just days earlier. WTI, the main US oil price benchmark, crashed under $100 as ceasefire hopes emerged overnight. As of 10:12 AM (Tokyo) | 1:12 AM GMT (London) on Thurs»»»
Liftoff: Nasa launches first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years
CAPE CANAVERAL: Four astronauts launched today towards the Moon aboard the Orion capsule, using the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the US state of Florida. With a thunderous roar that reverberated far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white r»»»
Liftoff: Nasa launches first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years
CAPE CANAVERAL: Four astronauts launched today towards the Moon aboard the Orion capsule, using the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the US state of Florida. With a thunderous roar that reverberated far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white r»»»
Gold is a $31 trillion asset. Why aren’t portfolios catching up?
Dubai: The global gold market is now valued at around $31 trillion, built on nearly 220,000 tonnes of above-ground stock accumulated over centuries, making it one of the largest and most enduring asset classes in the financial system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.De»»»
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia: Tsunami alert on
A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck in Indonesia on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The agency said the quake posed a potential tsunami threat to coastlines in parts of Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. The quake, initially recorded at a magnitude of 7.8, hit at a lo»»»
World Bank approves two $332.5M projects to boost water security and resilience
Tunis, April 2 (TAP) - The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved two projects to improve potable water services for millions of Tunisians, modernise irrigated agriculture, and support jobs and livelihoods in rural areas.The two new...»»»
New UN report urges action to restore navigation through Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) confirmed in a new report released Wednesday that maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly come to a standstill, recording a 95% decrease in the number of vessels passing through daily over the past month. »»»
Trump’s Nato threat rattles alliance as global economy reels from Iran's choking of Hormuz
Of all the pressure tactics in Donald Trump’s playbook, threatening to pull the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) has always been one of the most powerful—and destabilizing. Asked by The Telegraph whether he was reconsidering US membership in the Western military al»»»
It’s time to ban smartphones in schools
By this time, we are all familiar with the image of some harried schoolteacher attempting to maintain control over a classroom where the majority of students are transfixed by their smartphones instead of the dusty chalkboard. The dangers of social media for the minds of young and old alike has alr»»»
New UN report urges action to restore navigation through Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) confirmed in a new report released Wednesday that maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly come to a standstill, recording a 95% decrease in the number of vessels passing through daily over the past month. »»»
Venezuela opens for business, but investors weigh promise against reality
The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»
Scattered rain, morning fog expected across UAE until 6 April
ABU DHABI: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast a period of unsettled weather across the UAE, through 6 April, advising residents to prepare for shifting conditions including rain and reduced visibility. The forecast indicates a mix of fair to cloudy skies, with light to moderate r»»»
FIFA World Cup line-up complete as Iraq claim final spot
Lions of Mesopotamia defeat Bolivia in play-off to become 48th and final team at first edition of expanded finalsFIFA Iraq were the last team to qualify, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament at Monterrey Stadium, Mexico, on Tuesday to earn the final spot in Group I a»»»
Novo Nordisk Qatar announceslaunch of its ‘New Me Can’ obesity awareness campaign
Tribune News Network Doha Novo Nordisk Qatar has announced the launch of ‘New Me Can’, a nationwide disease awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness of obesity as a serious chronic disease and supporting informed public dialogue on long-term health. Obesity has emerged as a major global epidem»»»
MECC announces launch ofmarine turtle nesting season
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change a ( MECC) announced on Wednesday the start of the marine turtle nesting season in Qatar, which runs from April 1 to August 1. This announcement comes as part of the country’s strong commitment to protecting endangered species and monitoring ra»»»
MoPH participates in World Autism Awareness Day
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on 2 April. This year’s observance is held under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value,” as designated by the United Nations. The observance h»»»
QA to add more flights to over 120 destinations by mid-May
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways is set to continue the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026, across the airline’s global network. All flights to and from Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corridors established in close co»»»
Qatar Press Centre warns of threat to detained Palestinian journalists
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Centre has expressed deep concern over the fate of Palestinian journalists detained in Israeli prisons, warning of serious risks following the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a draft law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners. In a statement, the c»»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
War snuffs out signs of recovery in Turkish manufacturing, shows March PMI
Ill-effects of the conflict in the Middle East in March snuffed out the beginnings of a possible recovery in Turkish manufacturing, according to the latest Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released on April 1 by S&P Global. »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
War snuffs out signs of recovery in Turkish manufacturing, shows March PMI
Ill-effects of the conflict in the Middle East in March snuffed out the beginnings of a possible recovery in Turkish manufacturing, according to the latest Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released on April 1 by S&P Global. »»»
Aircon: from comfort to matter of life and death
The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner. As a species, humans can only t»»»
Aircon: from comfort to matter of life and death
The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner. As a species, humans can only t»»»
Aircon: from comfort to matter of life and death
The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner. As a species, humans can only t»»»
Aircon: from comfort to matter of life and death
The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner. As a species, humans can only t»»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
Iran pushes ahead with solar and wind plants
Iran is building four new solar power plants backed by the National Development Fund alongside a wind farm in Sistan and Baluchestan province, with the first phase expected online by July 2026, ILNA reported on April 1, citing the Ministry of Energy. »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
BALKAN BLOG: The connection between the Middle East conflict and Slovenia’s closely fought election
Allegations of foreign interference involving an Israeli private intelligence firm cast a shadow over Slovenia’s closely contested parliamentary election, highlighting how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasingly impacting domestic politics in Europe. »»»
Armenian PM strikes assertive tone in talks with Putin
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan adopted an assertive tone during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 1, with sharp differences emerging over elections, security ties and Armenia’s geopolitical direction. »»»
Gulf interest, market jitters and EU delays shape Ukraine’s defence industry outlook
Ukraine’s defence sector is drawing growing interest from Gulf states even as financial pressures mount and European support faces delays, reported Ukraine Business News. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his recent tour »»»
$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough
The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»
Gulf interest, market jitters and EU delays shape Ukraine’s defence industry outlook
Ukraine’s defence sector is drawing growing interest from Gulf states even as financial pressures mount and European support faces delays, reported Ukraine Business News. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his recent tour »»»
Korneliya Ninova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Defiant Bulgaria National Movement for Sofia 25th and Blagoevgrad 1st Constituencies
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. Korneliya»»»
UAE air defences intercept 5 ballistic missiles, 35 UAVs
ABU DHABI: The UAE air defences on Wednesday intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,012 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members o»»»
Russian manufacturing PMI slips further into the red to 48.3 as demand weakens
Russia’s manufacturing sector slipped further into the red in March, as weakening demand, falling output and declining business confidence highlighted mounting pressure on industrial activity, according to the latest data from S&P Global. (chart) »»»
Ust-Luga and Primorsk to their lowest levels since pre-war time
Russia has lost over $1bn in oil export revenues Ukraine’s week-long attacks on its two most important Baltic Sea ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk. Weekly shipments through both ports have fallen by two-thirds. However, as U»»»
Armenian PM strikes assertive tone in talks with Putin
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan adopted an assertive tone during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 1, with sharp differences emerging over elections, security ties and Armenia’s geopolitical direction. »»»