Gulf News 55m

Five uncomfortable truths about audit quality

Audit quality is the lifeblood of financial integrity, yet few in the profession openly discuss its most uncomfortable realities. In boardrooms and audit committee meetings, the narrative often centers on improvements, innovations, and assurances but beneath this polished surface lies a set of trut»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Draw results out – check if you’re among the winners

Dubai: In its first Wednesday show, a number of participants have walked away with cash prizes in the Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw. During Draw No. 260408, the winning numbers from the Days section were 4, 20, 17, 18, 9, and 19, while 1 was drawn as the winning number in the Months secti»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Italy Summons Israeli Ambassador After Shots Fired at UN in Lebanon

Italy summoned the Israeli ambassador on Wednesday to demand an explanation over shots fired at an Italian convoy in a UN mission in Lebanon, the foreign minister said, warning Israeli forces had "no authority to touch" Rome's troops. The UN peacekeeping force, known as UNIFIL, is stationed in sout»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Live Updates: Iran claims Israel violating ceasefire as it appears to maintain control over Strait of Hormuz – Ya Libnan

Share: Iran continues to control Hormu despite the ceasefire . Iran’s Foreign Minister has declared that vessels seeking to transit the Strait must coordinate directly with Iranian armed forces, subject to unspecified “technical limitations” SUMMARY Iran is accusing Israel of violating the conditio»»»

The Peninsula 2h

'Pinprick of light': Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on Moon

Washington, United States: During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists' curiosity. "That was definitely impact flashes on the moon. And Jeremy (Hansen) just saw another on»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Supreme Court to Address Prosecutor General's Standing to Have Cases Reopened after July 21, 2025

Acting on a motion by its President Galina Zaharova, Bulgaria's Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) on Wednesday opened proceedings for the adoption of an interpretative judgment by the General Assembly of the SCC Criminal Chamber. The judgment is supposed to reconcile conflicting case law prompted by»»»

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EU Observer 3h

Lick up, kick down: A psychiatrist’s view of how Orbán created a sick society

In Hungarian society, the rules of baseness have taken root: be ruthless, be selfish, lick upwards, kick downwards, despise the weak. We spoke with psychiatrist and writer Péter Hunčík about how society and political power have changed over the past 16 years of prime minister Viktor Orbán’s rule. F»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Supreme Court to Address Prosecutor General's Standing to Have Cases Reopened

Acting on a motion by its President Galina Zaharova, Bulgaria's Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) on Wednesday opened proceedings for the adoption of an interpretative judgment by the General Assembly of the SCC Criminal Chamber. The judgment is supposed to reconcile conflicting case law prompted by»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Lebanon held hostage: The cost of Hezbollah’s dominance

There is little doubt that the influence of Hezbollah in Lebanon, or more precisely, Iranian influence, represents one of the most dangerous consequences of Iran’s expansion beyond its borders. Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Tehran has persistently sought to export instability and conflict thro»»»

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UPI 5h

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Trump amid Iran tensions - UPI.com

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, seen here in 2025, is set to visit Washington to soothe tensions with the cornerstone of the defensive pact after amid threats by Trump to pull out. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was set to kick»»»

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MIA 5h

Mickoski: Expecting strong strategic dialogue with U.S., new investments

Skopje, 7 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said the second session of the Strategic Dialogue between North Macedonia and the U.S., held Tuesday in Washington, will be a productive day and is expected to end with a joint statement. He expects an investment in a major antimony pro»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Siyanie Coalition Leader Says He Will Face Slander Accusations, Won't Use Parliamentary Immunity

Siyanie (Radiance) coalition leader Nikolay Popov said on Wednesday that he will face a slander accusations without invoking parliamentary immunity as a candidate in the April 19 parliamentary elections. Popov was speaking during a protest in his support in front of the Pleven District Court. Popov»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Trump-backed Republican projected to win race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Washington, United States: A Republican candidate backed by US President Donald Trump has won a runoff House election in Georgia to replace influential right-wing lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, according to media projections on Wednesday. Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris for the US Hous»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Bangladesh FM in India, most senior visit since 2024 uprising

New Delhi: Bangladesh's foreign minister met his Indian counterpart in New Delhi on Wednesday, the most senior visit by a Dhaka envoy since the 2024 revolution toppled India's old ally Sheikh Hasina. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is taking part in a "goodwill visit", Bangladesh's state news agen»»»

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UPI 6h

KISA launches project to develop security standards for physical AI - UPI.com

South Korea Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol (L) listens to an explanation about robots during a visit to an innovative AI company in Seoul, South Korea, 27 February 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April 7 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's internet security agency has launched a project to dev»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

'Pinprick of Light': Artemis Crew Witnesses Meteorite Impacts on Moon

During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists' curiosity. "That was definitely impact flashes on the moon. And Jeremy (Hansen) just saw another one," mission commander Reid »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Deputy Justice Minister Radulovska: Prosecutors Chamber Shows No Intention to Elect New Acting Prosecutor General

The Supreme Judicial Council’s Prosecutors Chamber has shown that it has no intention of electing a new acting Prosecutor General voluntarily, Deputy Justice Minister Tanya Radulovska said after the Chamber’s sitting on Wednesday. “Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov does not need to be dism»»»

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UPI 9h

Seoul stocks jump nearly 7 pct as U.S., Iran agree on 2-week ceasefire - UPI.com

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks jumped nearly 7 percent after the United States and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks spiked nearly 7 percent after the United States and Iran agreed on a »»»

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RT 10h

Vance arrives in Hungary to back Viktor Orban’s re-election bid

US Vice President J.D. Vance has met with Viktor Orban in Budapest in a high-profile visit ahead of a critical parliamentary election. The Hungarian prime minister’s party is trailing that of his pro-EU opponent in the polls, and he has accused Brussels of interfering in the vote. Vance touched dow»»»

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UPI 10h

Fuller wins Greene's House seat; Taylor wins Wis. Supreme Court - UPI.com

The office of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is seen in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. On Tuesday, voters in Georgia elected her replacement, Republican Clay Fuller. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- Republic»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Greece to Ban Social Media for Under 15-year-olds

Greece will ban access to social media for children under 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. "We have decided to go ahead with a difficult but necessary measure: ban access to social media for children under 15-years-old," he said in a video posted on Tik»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Total of 223 Detained for Election-related Offences, Caretaker PM Says

A total of 223 people have so far been detained for election-related offences, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at the start of the caretaker Government meeting on Wednesday. He stressed that the caretaker Cabinet will not enter the party political arena, but will fight against vote broke»»»

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Novinite 11h

Bulgarian Authorities Crack Down on Vote Buying: 223 Arrested as PM Warns of “Humiliating” Practices

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov reported that law enforcement has detained 223 people so far in connection with alleged vote-buying schemes, framing the issue as a central challenge to the legitimacy of Bulgaria’s democratic process. Speaking at the start of a Council of Ministers meeting, he a»»»

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DW 11h

Will AI doom office space to history?

BusinessWill AI doom office space to history?Arthur SullivanArtificial intelligence's potential for disruption is being felt across multiple industries. Now commercial real estate is feeling the heat from what analysts say is a "paradigm shift". https://p.dw.com/p/5BRYXWill AI usher in an era of em»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Al Sadd open campaign against Al Ahli; Al Rayyan meet Al Khor in Qatar Cup

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Men’s Basketball Cup for the 2025-2026 sports season will kick off today with thrilling quarterfinal clashes. The knockout format ensures a highly competitive atmosphere from the very start until the final match. The tournament is organised under the supervision of the Qatar »»»

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The Peninsula 12h

PSG wary of wounded Liverpool ahead of European showdown

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha insisted his side remain very wary of the threat posed by Champions League quarter-final opponents Liverpool despite the Anfield club coming into the heavyweight tie in poor form. “Liverpool are Liverpool, even if they are not in ideal form. They are still a »»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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BNE 12h

Ceasefire: Iran, US agree to two-week Gulf War pause and 10-point plan

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Gulf News Edufair Dubai puts focus on study choices, careers

Whether you are about to start university or still in high school and weighing your study options, getting accurate guidance on courses, careers and emerging fields is becoming essential as education paths grow more complex and linked to industry demands. As students seek clearer insights into thei»»»

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Al Awsat 13h

Taiwan Opposition Leader Says China Visit to Sow ‘Seeds of Peace’

Taiwan's opposition leader, a proponent of closer ties with Beijing, said on Wednesday she hoped to sow the "seeds of peace" during a rare visit to China. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is the party's first leader to visit China in a decade but her trip -- during which she hopes to meet C»»»

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Al Majalla 13h

The US-Iran war tanked Trump's popularity at home

An operation that Donald Trump said could take Iran out “in one night” had turned into a six-week regional war that had the US president increasingly frustrated, as evidenced by his unhinged social media posts. In an expletive-ridden rant on Sunday, he warned that the US would take out all of Iran’»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Qatar urges all parties to find way of ending war before it is too late

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari has said that Qatar rejects all forms of escalation and calls for restraint from all sides. “The State of Qatar’s position regarding mediation has not changed. It fu»»»

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Al Majalla 13h

The US-Iran war is tanking Trump’s popularity at home

An operation that Donald Trump said could take Iran out “in one night” has now turned into a regional war that has just entered its sixth week, with the US president appearing increasingly frustrated over the situation, as evidenced by his unhinged social media posts. In his latest expletive-ridden»»»

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BNE 13h

Meloni visits Gulf to cement Italy's energy ties as European rift with US over Iran widens

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»

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BNE 13h

Meloni visits Gulf to cement Italy's energy ties as European rift with US over Iran widens

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»

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BNE 13h

Meloni visits Gulf to cement Italy's energy ties as European rift with US over Iran widens

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»

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BNE 13h

Meloni visits Gulf to cement Italy's energy ties as European rift with US over Iran widens

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»

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BNE 13h

PANNIER: Uzbekistan’s air pollution officials search for lasting solutions

Uzbekistan’s air pollution problem has noticeably worsened over the last several years, but at the end of March authorities strengthened efforts to combat the dilemma. The government introduced a series of measures aimed a»»»

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BNE 13h

PANNIER: Uzbekistan’s air pollution officials search for lasting solutions

Uzbekistan’s air pollution problem has noticeably worsened over the last several years, but at the end of March authorities strengthened efforts to combat the dilemma. The government introduced a series of measures aimed a»»»

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BNE 13h

Bosnian lawmakers set to fast-track gas pipeline amendments despite transparency concerns

Proposed legal changes to a long-delayed gas pipeline linking Bosnia & Herzegovina to Croatia have drawn criticism from anti-corruption groups and energy experts, who warn the project risks undermining transparency and saddling the public with long-term costs. »»»

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