Can NATO survive the US-Iran war?
NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in US President Donald Trump's plan to blockade Iranian ports, proposing to intervene only once fighting ends, in a move likely to anger Trump and increase strains in the alliance. "We're not supporting the blockade," British Prime Minister Ke»»»
How a Russian ship under sanctions delivered armoured vehicles to Mali
Dozens of military vehicles transported from Russia were delivered to Mali through the port of Conakry, Guinea, in late March. The equipment was carried by a Russian cargo ship currently under international sanctions. A satellite image posted on March 6 on the X account of an open-source investigat»»»
Teenage gunman opens fire at a school in Turkey, wounding 16 before killing himself
Ankara: A former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, before killing himself, an official said. The 18-year-old attacker fired randomly inside a vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province. He later killed himself with the sa»»»
Fujairah Police ease truck congestion on Fujairah–Khorfakkan road with new traffic plan
Fujairah: Fujairah Police have enhanced the flow of truck movement along the Fujairah–Khorfakkan Road in both directions through a comprehensive traffic management plan. The General Command of Fujairah Police, represented by the Traffic and Licensing Services Centre, said the measures have helped e»»»
Sharjah Ruler halts Kalba project to protect turtles, rejects hotel plan
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has intervened to halt the closure of a citizen-run tourism boat project in Kalba, ordering a shift to environmentally friendly boats that safeguard the emirate’s fragile marine life. The mov»»»
Construction begins at Expo 2030 Riyadh site as Saudi Arabia updates global body
Construction has begun at the Expo 2030 Riyadh site, Saudi authorities said, as the Kingdom updated the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on progress across the project during a meeting in Paris. The Kingdom’s delegation, led by Adel Al Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Com»»»
Why fidgeting increases during stressful times and how it affects posture: UAE experts explain how to fix it
She was fidgeting so furiously with her pen that it somehow flew out of her hand, into her colleague’s face. It happens, more often than she can count. Maybe not flinging a pen into her colleague’s desk, but fingernail biting and the occasional flying of stationery. Dubai-based Aditi doesn’t hold b»»»
'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertiliser costs surge on war
On Andy Corriher's farm in North Carolina, planting and preparations are underway for his corn and soybean crops -- but fertiliser costs have surged on war in the Middle East, and orders he placed weeks ago have yet to arrive. The 47-year-old is among US farmers facing a double whammy of soaring fe»»»
France shifts from fuel relief to $10.7-billion electrification, 'heat pumps' drive
France plans to nearly double annual electrification spending to €10 billion, or about $10.7 billion, by 2030, local media reported. For Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, the move marks a pivot from broad fuel subsidies and toward targetted investment in electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps and othe»»»
Weather alert: Dust, rain and rough seas forecast across UAE as winds strengthen
The UAE will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with dusty conditions and a chance of light rain across parts of the country, as a low-pressure system influences the region, forecasters said. In its daily weather report, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said light to moderate winds will fres»»»
Resilience in uncertainty: UAE’s sustainability edge
These past weeks have been a sobering reminder to our nation and to the wider Middle East of how fragile global stability can be. Geopolitical unrest in our region has once again underscored the importance of resilience, unity and responsible leadership. In times of uncertainty, countries are teste»»»
What happens next for your deliveries? Shipping lines reassess routes and risk
Dubai: Cargo continues to move into the UAE, but the way it is moving has shifted since the conflict began, with shipping lines slowing or pausing bookings into the Arabian Gulf while they reassess risk, insurance costs and access conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»
How Dubai’s media became a stabilising force in times of conflict
In times of crisis and emergency, media is no longer a mere conveyor of events; it transforms into a strategic actor that shapes public awareness, regulates collective sentiment, and reinforces trust in institutions. Within this context, balanced media—grounded in accuracy, composure, and responsib»»»
From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half
Last week Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most highly decorated war hero, was arrested by federal police and charged with having committed war crimes in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Roberts-Smith has been charged with being complicit in the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians – allegedly k»»»
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks, US insists deal must be brokered by governments, not militias
The United States said any cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon must be negotiated by their governments, not armed groups, after Washington hosted “productive discussions” that opened the door to direct talks between the two sides, the State Department said. The talks are the highest-level engagem»»»
Dana Gas resumes operations at Iraq’s Khor Mor field as tensions calm
Dana Gas has resumed production at the Khor Mor gas facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq after weeks of intermittent operations, the company said on April 14. The UAE-listed energy producer said it had taken precaution»»»
DDD Public Art Open Call to shape future of creative placemaking in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD), the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, has announced its Public Art Open Call, inviting artists, designers and creatives to submit proposals for innovative public artworks. The initiative positions public art as an integral par»»»
MoPH integrates health facility building e-licensing procedures with MoM’s BPS
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced electronic integration of licensing procedures for health facility construction with the Ministry of Municipality’s (MoM) Building Permit System. Hanan Al Shamlan, acting director of the Health Facilities Department at the»»»
Sharjah announces reopening date for nurseries, return to campus for school teachers, admin staff
Sharjah: Administrative and teaching staff in private schools and nurseries in Sharjah will commence in-person attendance from Wednesday, April 15, the Sharjah Private Education Authority announced on Tuesday night. This is pursuant to the decision of the Education, Human Development and Community »»»
A Picasso for €100: Paris engineer wins 'Tête de femme' painting at charity raffle
An art-loving engineer in Paris won a rare Picasso painting worth more than €1 million in a charity raffle, organisers said Tuesday. The draw, livestreamed from Christie's, capped a global fundraiser that sold 120,000 tickets and raised €12 million for Alzheimer’s research. Ari Hodara, 58, wh»»»
Sharjah announces in-person attendance for teachers, admin staff in private schools, nurseries
Sharjah: Administrative and teaching staff in private schools and nurseries in Sharjah will commence in-person attendance from Wednesday, April 15, the Sharjah Private Education Authority announced on Tuesday night. This is pursuant to the decision of the Education, Human Development and Community »»»
Dubai ruler’s surprise visit brings cheers at Kite Beach
Dubai: Beachgoers at Kite Beach did not expect that their day by the sea would turn into a moment of excitement, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appeared along the shoreline, drawing cheers from families and chi»»»
Dubai ruler’s surprise visit brings cheers at Kite Beach
Dubai: Beachgoers at Kite Beach did not expect that their day by the sea would turn into a moment of excitement, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appeared along the shoreline, drawing cheers from families and chi»»»
The Debate - What will it take? Israel-Lebanon talks open as fighting continues
Israeli and Lebanese envoys appearing together on camera in the same room, that may well be a first. It's happening under the auspices of the US Secretary of State in Washington. Now if you’re rooting for peace… there's good news and bad news. The good news is that the Lebanese government’s ne»»»
Brian Hooker says he will continue looking for missing wife in Bahamas - UPI.com
April 14 (UPI) -- Brian Hooker, an American man released from police custody this week in the Bahamas after his wife went missing, said he won't stop looking for her. Brian Hooker, 58, said his wife Lynette Hooker, 55, fell overboard from the dinghy they were in on April 5, while holding the boat's»»»
UAE passport ranks world’s second strongest, with visa-free access to 187 destinations
Abu Dhabi: The passport of the UAE has climbed eight places to rank second globally and first in the Middle East in the 2026 list of the world’s most powerful passports, published by Henley & Partners. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Holders of th»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Reports: U.S., Iran talks to resume after Strait of Hormuz blockade - UPI.com
Unnamed White House officials said U.S. and Iranian negotiators plan to return to talks after they failed to reach an agreement over the weekend. File Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran are considering another round of negotiations after talks»»»
Bulgaria Needs More People Engaged in Scientific Research, Increased Investment in Science and Innovation, Education Minister Says
Caretaker Education and Science Minister Sergei Ignatov, speaking at the opening of a forum on science and innovation at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), said that Bulgaria needs more people engaged in scientific research, as well as increased investment in science and innovatio»»»
Pepe Escobar: China Blockades the American Blockade of Iran
The whole planet is asking the same question: Will CENTCOM dare to go to war against China? This is not a wild hypothetical anymore.According to MarineTraffic data, the Chinese-owned Rich Starry tanker, sailing under the Malawi flag, linked to Shanghai Xianrun, and departing from Sharjah in the UAE»»»
Turkey has the second most foreign military bases in the world after the US
Turkey has emerged as the country with the second-largest number of foreign military bases in the world after the United States, and is the only Muslim-majority nation with a global military base network of this scale. Acc»»»
Pakistan races to arrange second round of US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
Pakistan is working to bring the United States and Iran together for a second round of peace talks in the coming days as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to reignite hostilities, according to sources speaking with US media. »»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Pakistan races to arrange second round of US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
Pakistan is working to bring the United States and Iran together for a second round of peace talks in the coming days as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to reignite hostilities, according to sources speaking with US media. »»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Dana Gas resumes operations at Iraq’s Khor Mor field following calming of tensions
Dana Gas has resumed production at the Khor Mor gas facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq after weeks of intermittent operations, Iraq Business News reported on April 14 citing the company’s statment. The UAE-listed ene»»»
Iraq says Tigris river pollution contained after sediment surge from Diyala
Iraq's Environment Minister Hallo Askari has announced that authorities have contained a pollution crisis in the Tigris river caused by sediment dislodged by water releases from rivers and dams, Al Sumaria News reported on April 14, citing the Iraqi state news agency WAA. »»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»