China denies US-detained ship in Middle East contained ‘gift’ for Iran
BEIJING: China on Wednesday denied again that a ship intercepted by the United States contained a “gift” from Beijing for Iran, a day after US President Donald Trump made the accusation. Trump had said that an Iranian-flagged ship seized by US forces in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday contained “a gift »»»
US‑Iran ceasefire nears expiry as Islamabad talks cast into doubt
US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. The move happened just hours before the fragile two-week truce had been set to expire on Wednesday. However, he has vowed to maintain the naval blockade, touting it as leverage to force Tehran to make a deal. “I have directed our Milit»»»
Pakistan's capital holds its breath with US-Iran talks in limbo
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's capital was still locked in gear on Wednesday to host high-stakes US-Iran talks that were pushed back at the last minute overnight, but many residents began to tire of the heavy personal and economic toll of tight security restrictions. Markets were quiet, government»»»
Saudi Arabia ramps up preparations as Hajj pilgrims begin arriving
Saudi Arabia has stepped up preparations for the 2026 Hajj season, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directing authorities to deploy all capabilities to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage as arrivals begin from around the world. Speaking on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Custodian of»»»
Iran ceasefire: Why the US hit pause instead of push
The United States’ decision to extend its ceasefire with Iran is less a sign of breakthrough than a reflection of a complex moment — one where diplomacy, pressure and uncertainty are all unfolding at once. President Donald Trump pushed back the end of the two-week truce to allow more time for negot»»»
NASA unveils new space telescope to give 'atlas of the universe'
United States: NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets, possibly offering clarity abut ho»»»
China Warns Middle East at ‘Critical Juncture’ After Trump Extends Ceasefire
China warned on Wednesday that the situation in the Middle East was at a "critical juncture" after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire to allow Iran more time to negotiate. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two-week truce on Tuesday with Tehran yet to respond but he said a US»»»
Israeli enemy forces carry out an incursion into the Al-Marj neighborhood in the outskirts of Houla, amid bursts of machine-gun fire and artillery shelling from Merkava tanks: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Manila bets on chips, AI and critical minerals in 'hub' strategy — what it promises
Manila: The global race for microchips and AI hardware is reshaping Southeast Asia. Manila’s move to join "Pax Silica" and help build a 16.2-km2 "free zone" in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) forms part of a catch-up industrial strategy. The plan: Align the country towards advanced supply chains »»»
NASA Unveils New Space Telescope to Give 'Atlas of the Universe'
NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets, possibly offering clarity about how many could b»»»
Dubai gold prices rise with global rates after Iran ceasefire extension
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose on Wednesday as global bullion gained following easing geopolitical tensions after a US move to extend a ceasefire with Iran. In Dubai, 24-carat gold climbed to Dh573.00 per gram in both morning and afternoon trade, up from Dh565.00 yesterday. The 22-carat variant r»»»
Abu Dhabi's new HR regulations tighten rules on government appointments and promotions
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Government Enablement in Abu Dhabi has issued the Executive Regulations of Law No. (8) of 2025 concerning Human Resources in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The regulations outline a set of conditions and controls governing employee selection, appointment, and promotion, ensu»»»
UKMTO says received a report of an incident 8NM west of Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranian Foreign Ministry: Iran entered the negotiations in good faith and seriousness, but the other side showed the opposite - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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China warns Middle East at ‘critical juncture’ after Trump extends ceasefire
BEIJING: China warned on Wednesday that the situation in the Middle East was at a “critical juncture” after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire to allow Iran more time to negotiate. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two-week truce on Tuesday with Tehran yet to respond but he »»»
China Unveils Plan to Make Cities More Youth, Child Friendly
China has issued a new proposal urging cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, healthcare, education and public services, in a broader push to make urban life more supportive for young people, children and families. The blueprint, jointly issued by 15 departments and re»»»
Dubai in talks to expand fuel stations to ease congestion, improve traffic flow
Dubai: Dubai is in talks to expand its network of retail fuel outlets to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at filling stations. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviewed the plan during its 93rd meeting, cha»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling on the outskirts of Houla border town - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah buries fighters killed in war with Israel in Kfar Sir
Hezbollah held a mass funeral in south Lebanon's Kfar Sir on Tuesday for more than a dozen fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel. The ceremony came after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Iran-backed Hezbol»»»
UK Inflation Jumps in March as Middle East War Propels Energy Prices
Britain's annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3 percent in March as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices surging, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased from 3.0 percent in the 12 months to February, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. "In»»»
Global Village Dubai reopens: What’s new, what’s back, and what to eat and ride
There are few places in Dubai where you can still eat luqaimat under fairy lights and enjoy Thai noodles from a floating boat, all in one evening, all without emptying your wallet. And after its closure during the Iran–Israel–US conflict, Global Village is finally open again. It's almost the same a»»»
Charting a Course Through the US Tariffs Ripple Effect
As the dust settles from the latest economic upheaval triggered by the US under President Trump’s administration, the world finds itself grappling with unprecedented market volatility and investor panic. The sweeping tariffs on imports from over 180 countries have set off a chain reaction of econom»»»
Bloomberg quotes Vortexa cargo tracking group: Iran is still able to export its oil despite US blockade - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran’s Armed Forces ‘Have Hands on Trigger’ to Respond to Any Attack
The spokesman of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that the country’s armed forces have their hands on the trigger, fully prepared to immediately strike predetermined targets if the United States or ‘Israel’ commits any aggression. In a statement issued early on Wednesday, the»»»
Qatar Photography Centre opens 'Heritage Frames' exhibition at Katara
Doha: The Qatar Photography Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, opened on Monday the joint photography exhibition “Heritage Frames” by photographers Shaima Al Mutawa and Noura Al Abd Al Jabbar. The exhibition will run until May 20 at the centre’s headquarters in the Katara Cultural Vil»»»
Iranian gunboat targets container ship off Oman coast
Iran fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war. The morning attack by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came after U.S. President Donald Trump s»»»
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Extension
US President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks, although it was not clear on Wednesday if Iran or Israel would agree. Trump said in a statement on social media the US had agreed to a request by Pakistani mediators "to hold our At»»»
Dubai gold drops again — but global prices are rising. Here's why it is happening
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai dropped sharply on Wednesday morning as markets reacted to easing geopolitical tensions following a US move to extend a ceasefire with Iran. Spot gold rose 1.48 per cent to $4,770.01 per ounce, as of 11:07 am UAE time, after falling to its lowest level since April 13 on»»»
Pope visiting Equatorial Guinea prison in spotlight after US migrant deportations
MALABO: Pope Leo XIV is visiting one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons Wednesday, drawing attention to human rights abuses that campaigners have denounced for years and especially after the US began deporting third-country migrants here. Leo’s visit to the prison in Bata, the central African»»»
Pope visiting Equatorial Guinea prison in spotlight after US migrant deportations
MALABO: Pope Leo XIV is visiting one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons Wednesday, drawing attention to human rights abuses that campaigners have denounced for years and especially after the US began deporting third-country migrants here. Leo’s visit to the prison in Bata, the central African»»»
Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
President Donald Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Iran's "fractu»»»
Iranian Gunboat Targets Container Ship Off Oman Coast
An Iranian gunboat fired at a container ship off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, causing damage but no casualties, a British maritime security agency said. "The master of a container ship reported that the vessel was approached by one IRGC gunboat... that then fired upon the vessel, which has cause»»»
On This Day, April 22: Zacarias Moussaoui pleads guilty to Sept. 11, 2001, attacks - UPI.com
On April 22, 2005, Zacarias Moussaoui, the only man charged in the United States in connection with the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. 1 of 8 | Courtroom artist Andrea Shepard leaves the courtroom after Zacarias Moussaoui pleaded guilty to co»»»
Gaza: One Palestinian martyred others injured after an Israeli drone targeted civilians trying to remove the rubble of their home in Jabalia - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Oil prices barely moved as investors assess outlook for US-Iran peace talks
TOKYO: Oil prices were largely flat on Wednesday after rising about $1 at the start of Asian trading, with investors assessing the outlook for US-Iran peace talks following the US extension of a ceasefire. Brent crude futures were up 3 cents, or 0.02 percent, at $98.51 a barrel at 07:38 a.m. Saud»»»
GWC Group closes Q1 with QR33.7m net profit in full delivery of plan
Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, released its financial performance data for the first quarter of 2026 following a Board of Directors meeting held yesterday and chaired by GWC G»»»
One martyred two others injured in an Israeli drone strike at dawn on the outskirts of Al-Jbour in the West Bekaa District, eastern Lebanon: NNA - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Education Ministry launches expanded 2026-27 scholarship plan
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026–2027 academic year, introducing a range of qualitative programs and benefits aimed at enhancing human capital and aligning higher education outcomes with the strategic needs of »»»
Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on financial fraud charges - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel hold a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors Tuesday even»»»
Britain to host conference on protection navigation in Strait of Hormuz
London: The British Ministry of Defense announced that it will host a conference with representatives from 30 countries, which will continue over Wednesday and Thursday, to discuss the formation of an international mission to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry said in a statem»»»
Sidra Medicine unveils Qatar’s first advanced gene-editing therapy for blood disorders
Doha, Qatar: A major step forward in treating inherited blood disorders in Qatar Sidra Medicine a member of Qatar Foundation is now offering a new gene therapy to eligible patients. The hospital has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals to administer Casgevy, a one-time treatment designed for pa»»»
US-Iran Talks Test Power Balances in Tehran as National Security Council Comes to the Forefront
After US-Israeli bombardment eliminated Iran’s supreme leader and much of its top echelons, the country’s leadership didn’t fall apart — but negotiations to end the war offer a new test. For decades, the supreme leader successfully managed several powerful factions, bringing to heel those who chall»»»
Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
Washington, Tehran, Islamabad and Paris: President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and st»»»
ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes
SANTA FE: The wife of a US Army sergeant was being held Tuesday at an immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas, amid signs that the Trump administration is dialing back leniency toward immigrant family members of military personnel and veterans. Jose Serrano, an active duty soldier who serv»»»
Hezbollah Fires at Israel, Citing Truce Breaches
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead of US-mediated talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week. The Israeli military earlier said Iran-aligned Hezbollah had fir»»»
ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes
SANTA FE: The wife of a US Army sergeant was being held Tuesday at an immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas, amid signs that the Trump administration is dialing back leniency toward immigrant family members of military personnel and veterans. Jose Serrano, an active duty soldier who serv»»»
Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States would indefinitely extend its ceasefire with Iran, easing fears that a fragile pause in fighting could collapse as stalled peace talks remain in limbo. The move comes amid mounting diplomatic pressure, with Pakistan scrambling to bring both side»»»
US Delegation's Visit to Pakistan Delayed Until US Receives Iran's Proposal - White House
The US delegation's planned visit to Iran has been delayed until Washington receives a proposal from the Iranian side, a White House official said. "In light of President Trump’s TRUTH Social post confirming the United States is awaiting a unified proposal from the Iranians, the trip to Pakistan wi»»»
US Treasury to Continue Policy of Maximal Economic Pressure on Iran - Bessent
The US Department of the Treasury will continue to exert maximal economic pressure on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. "The US Treasury will continue to apply maximum pressure through Economic Fury to systematically degrade Tehran’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds. Any p»»»
Trump has lost the Iran war, but how badly?
The United States has a history of mistaking defeats in war for victories. In 1973, Richard Nixon declared his administration had achieved a “Peace with Honour,” which didn’t betray Washington’s South Vietnamese allies, but barely two years later, Saigon fell. In May 2003, George W Bush announced t»»»