Israel backs US-Iran temporary two-week ceasefire
Israel said Wednesday it supported US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend his bombing of Iran, but maintained the 11th-hour ceasefire did not include Lebanon. Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire Tuesday, barely an hour before Trump's deadline to obliterate Iran was set to »»»
Kyrgyzstani Asan Zhanyshov wins Asian Wrestling Championship - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstani Asan Zhanyshov won a gold medal at the Asian Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships, currently underway in Bishkek. The UWW website says. In the 87-kilogram weight class, he defeated Gholamreza Farokhisenjani from Iran with a score of 11:4 in the final. Earlier, Aftandil Taalaibek uulu and»»»
Pakistan to host US-Iran peace talks Friday following ceasefire
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced Wednesday that Islamabad will host high-level delegations from the United States and Iran on Friday to negotiate a definitive peace agreement. "I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, alo»»»
Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan launches Anti-Corruption School - | 24.KG
The Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan launched the Anti-Corruption School program for corruption prevention commissioners, with the participation of international and national experts. According to the oversight body, the training is being conducted at the Prosecutor General’s Office Law Ac»»»
Kyrgyzstan receives medication worth 18.4 million to support women’s health - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan received the drug Misoprostol from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The donation is aimed at strengthening maternal health care and increasing access to quality medical care for women. The total volume of humanitarian aid amounted to 350,000 packages »»»
Free electricity in the Philippines? Customer shows zero 'current bill amount'
Manila: Claims of "zero electric bills" for some Filipino households have kicked up a social media storm, stemming from government efforts to ease energy costs amid rising prices and poverty challenges. While not a blanket policy for all, it applies to qualified low-income families under a new stre»»»
U.S., Iran agree to two-week cease-fire before Trump deadline - UPI.com
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that a two-week cease-fire deal with Iran had been reached that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran reached a two-week cease-fire Tuesday evening, less t»»»
US‑Israel war with Iran Day 40: What UAE residents need to know today
Dubai: Following a night of missile alerts and successful air defence interceptions, a two-week ceasefire is now in effect across the region. From plunging oil prices to UAE universities aid to students, here is everything residents need to know today. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»
Pakistan PM: US-Iran ceasefire covers 'everywhere'
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the United States, Iran and their allies had agreed to a ceasefire "everywhere", including Lebanon, following mediation by his government to stop weeks of fighting. "I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Un»»»
Unsettled weather in UAE: Dust, strong winds and rain on the way
Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unsettled conditions across the UAE, with a mix of dust, cloud cover and possible rainfall over the coming days. According to the weather bulletin, fair to partly cloudy conditions are expected initially, becoming cloudier by night with a»»»
Moon streams in 4K glory: How Artemis II's laser tech revolutionises space comms
NASA's Artemis II mission has achieved a historic milestone by successfully beaming high-definition 4K video from lunar orbit back to Earth using the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System (O2O). Launched on April 1, 2026, the crewed Orion spacecraft — carrying four astronauts on NASA's fir»»»
Oil plunges, Asia stocks soar after US-Iran ceasefire
Stocks soared and oil plunged in early trade in Asia on Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran temporarily to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. On oil markets, the US crude benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) tumbled 16.56 percent to $96.39 per b»»»
UAE universities to aid students after school board exam cancellations
Dubai: Amid the widespread cancellation of school board examinations in the UAE amid regional tensions, universities in the country have responded swiftly, pivoting admission processes online and rolling out a raft of student-friendly measures to ensure no one loses their place in higher education.»»»
When crisis hits, universities must become anchors of stability
Universities are often seen as places of discovery, intellectual growth, and personal transformation. Yet their true value becomes most visible during times of crisis. Wars, regional tensions, and global disruptions test not only governments and institutions, but also the resilience of individuals »»»
Abu Dhabi authorities respond to fire at Habshan gas facility
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire at the Habshan gas-processing facility. Further updates will be shared as they become available. The public is urged to follow official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.»»»
Pakistan invites US and Iran to Islamabad talks; says ceasefire extends ‘everywhere’, Lebanon
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and their allies, saying it covers “everywhere,” including Lebanon. Shehbaz Sharif said on X: “I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America»»»
Pakistani PM says Iran-US ceasefire includes Lebanon
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sherif announced early Wednesday that a two-week Iran-U.S. ceasefire would also include Lebanon. "With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an imme»»»
ADB launches new trust fund to accelerate progress on ASEAN power grid
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and transmission infrastructure within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — the first such fund in the region. The Regional Connectivity Fu»»»
All Thuraya services, infrastructure remain fully intact: Space42
ABU DHABI: Space42 has confirmed that all Thuraya services and infrastructure remain fully intact. It added, "We continue with our mission, with no disruption to customers and partners." Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company specializing in satellite communications and geospatial int»»»
Oil prices tumble sharply on two-week US-Israel-Iran ceasefire
Oil futures tumbled sharply Wednesday as President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of US attacks on Iran and progress toward a long-term peace agreement, easing fears of prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies. West Texas Intermediate crude for near-term delivery fell $18.9»»»
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire and peace talks
The U.S. has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday night. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran's acceptance and said Iran would allow "safe passage" of the Strait of Hormuz during those two weeks "via coordination»»»
Iran: Strait of Hormuz will remain open under military oversight during two‑week ceasefire — what Araghchi said
Iran’s foreign minister confirmed that passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be permitted for the next two weeks under Iranian military management, following the acceptance of a temporary ceasefire. Also Read: Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire: Full statementThe Supreme National Security Counc»»»
Gas shortages spread across France, hitting nearly 20% of stations
Shortages have been worsening at filling stations across France, with around 18% of them having run out of at least one type of fuel, Energy Minister Delegate Maud Bregeon has said. Demand has risen amid capped prices, as Middle East war disruptions have pushed global energy costs up. The disruptio»»»
Iran’s FM Araghchi says safe passage through Hormuz Strait possible for two weeks via coordination with armed forces
Iran’s foreign minister has shared a statement on behalf of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council declaring that “if attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations.” “For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be po»»»
All Thuraya services, infrastructure remain fully intact: Space42
ABU DHABI: Space42 has confirmed that all Thuraya services and infrastructure remain fully intact. It added, "We continue with our mission, with no disruption to customers and partners." Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company specializing in satellite communications and geospatial int»»»