The crest adorns a gate on the campus of Harvard University in Allston, Mass. On Tuesday, a federal judge that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol unlawfully canceled a Harvard researcher's visa after smuggling allegations. File Photo by CJ Gunther/EPA-EFE April 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Patrol»»»

London: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after it was confirmed that his long-time race engineer will leave Red Bull for McLaren. After details of Gianpiero Lambiase's switch emerged earlier on Thursday, Red Bull and McLaren both co»»»

Liverpool: Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering Premier League champions announced on Thursday. The 32-year-old has made 373 appearances for the club, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League as a k»»»

On 28 February 2026, the first day of the US-Israeli war, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, along with several senior military figures and members of his family. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was wounded in the same strike that also killed Mojtaba’s mother, Mansoureh Khojast»»»

NEW YORK - Addressing a UN Security Council session on the work of UNMIK, the UN mission in Kosovo-Metohija, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday its presence continued to serve as a key guarantee of peace, stability and protection of the fundamental human rights of Serbs living in the province»»»

Dubai: Dubai is moving to capture a larger share of global shipping revenue by bringing trade, finance and maritime services into a single ecosystem, with the launch of a new Maritime Centre at DMCC. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The initiative is designed to go beyo»»»

Dubai: Festive demand is driving a large-scale airlift of fresh produce from Kerala into the Gulf, with more than 3,000 tonnes of fruits, vegetables and traditional essentials being flown in ahead of Vishu celebrations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Retail major Lulu»»»

Augusta, United States: Defending champion Rory McIlroy was set for an early start on Thursday as golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson made ceremonial tee shots to begin the 90th Masters. Firm and fast conditions are expected for the field of 91 at Augusta National, where McIlroy »»»

Dubai: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened without conditions, warning that continued restrictions are tightening global energy supply and pushing markets toward a critic»»»

The most pressing question in the minds of Gulf populations today is: Can the Iranian regime escape accountability for its crimes against Gulf countries and their peoples? The core reason behind this question is that the official position of these countries has been limited to a defensive posture, »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s financial regulator has moved to ease operational strain on firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre, introducing temporary regulatory relief measures aimed at maintaining market stability while preserving oversight standards. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Chequ»»»

In our ongoing weekly digest, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important political developments in Hungary. This is our final edition of this series before the election. We guide readers on the route to the crunch Sunday (12 April) election — a poll without pr»»»

A draft constitutional law proposing amendments to the Law «On the State Language of the Kyrgyz Republic» has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. Such a diploma would be recognized as proof of the highest level of language proficiency. Under the current version of the law, proficien»»»

A war launched by the US and Israel with the stated aim of preventing a nuclear crisis could end up causing one. With repeated strikes reported near the Russian-built Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran, discussions about the US potentially forcibly taking Iranian uranium reserves, and seemingly ze»»»

Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company's assets under management rose 17% to Dh1.4 trillion in 2025, supported by strong domestic investments and steady returns across its global portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The sovereign investor reported five-year and ten-y»»»

The Ministry of Finance has provided public access via its website to all more than 7,000 active public procurement procedures in the country, with a total value exceeding EUR 30 billion, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski announced at a briefing at the Ministry of Finance building in Sofi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thanks to modern technology, writing an email, ordering a meal or looking up that random actor's name you can't remember has never been easier. But some are starting to wonder whether the quicker, frictionless path isn't always the best. Do we lose something by not engaging our brains »»»

The United States and Iran suddenly announced a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, and there are myriad open questions about what happens next. Israel has also agreed to the truce, though it reportedly did so reluctantly. Both Washington and Tehran have claimed victory, but it’s too early to declare th»»»

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled the strategically positioned Horn of Africa state since 1999, is expected to readily defeat his only challenger in Friday’s election, and secure a sixth term in office. »»»

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has not made any decisions on an Easter truce as to date, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "As of today, the Supreme Commander has not made any decisions," Peskov told reporters, answering a question about a possible Easter truce.»»»

Doha, Qatar: In Qatar, overpaying rarely happens because people are careless. It usually happens because the buying process is fragmented. A shopper opens several tabs, checks a forwarded offer, sees a sale label, and makes a quick decision based on whatever appears first. The purchase feels reason»»»

Caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Nikolay Naydenov announced Thursday that the government halts payments for roadside assistance services currently provided under road maintenance contracts, shifting the activity entirely to the free market. Speaking to journalists at a joint»»»

Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, in a message that may be intended to pressure the US as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further ne»»»

The trouble started with a beautiful photo. Social media was soon awash with the lovely view of Japan's snow-capped Mount Fuji looming over a red pagoda and the short-lived cherry blossoms that herald the approach of spring. Tourists wanting a similar shot soon packed this peaceful town at the foot»»»

Monte Carlo: Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round yesterday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin. Medevdev completely unravelled against Berrettini after missing two break points in the opening gam»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai eased slightly on Thursday morning, giving up a small portion of the gains seen earlier this week as global markets weighed fragile geopolitical signals against shifting rate expectations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat rate st»»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

British tech professionals rank 15th out of 34 countries for average salaries and 16th for contractor day rates, with artificial intelligence reshaping tasks within roles rather than eliminating jobs, according to recruitment firm Hays' Tech Talent Explorer published on April 8. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

In less than three years, the GCC states have quietly built something the world has not fully reckoned with: the most concentrated and strategically significant digital infrastructure outside the continental United States. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracte»»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

In less than three years, the GCC states have quietly built something the world has not fully reckoned with: the most concentrated and strategically significant digital infrastructure outside the continental United States. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracte»»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

In less than three years, the GCC states have quietly built something the world has not fully reckoned with: the most concentrated and strategically significant digital infrastructure outside the continental United States. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracte»»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»