Thousands of Small Fish Defy Gravity to Climb Congo Waterfall
A species of small fish has been observed by the thousands climbing a vertical waterfall 15 meters (50 feet) tall in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a behavior that illustrates the surprising and ingenious ways animals can adapt to extreme environments. The researchers documented how this speci»»»
Iran Judiciary Urges Courts to ‘Speed Up’ Execution Verdicts
Iran's hardline judiciary chief on Tuesday urged courts to speed up verdicts linked to the US-Israeli war, including capital punishment, as activists sounded the alarm about surging hangings of convicts seen as political prisoners. Since the war began on February 28, Iran has hanged seven people in»»»
Afghanistan Says Peace Talks Held in China to End Fighting with Pakistan Have Been Constructive
Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday peace talks held in China between Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt cross-border fighting between the two neighbors have been constructive. The talks began last week in the western Chinese city of Urumqi following an invitation by China, in an effort to st»»»
Trump threatens to jail journalist over Iran rescue raid ‘leak’
US President Donald Trump has threatened to jail the journalist who first reported the details of a rescue mission for the two crew members of the US F-15E Strike Eagle which was shot down over Iran last week, unless they reveal the source of their information. Speaking at a White House press confe»»»
Why Iran is becoming Trump’s ‘forever war’
More than a month into the war with Iran, Washington is confronting the strategic nightmare it tried to avoid. What began as a campaign that many in the US and Israel appear to have imagined as short, punishing, and politically manageable has instead become prolonged, expensive, globally destabiliz»»»
Qatar, Cyprus foreign ministers discuss developments
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, met on Tuesday with Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, who is visiting the country. According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), they disc»»»
From Obama’s Red Lines to Trump’s Deadlines: Will America Blink Again? – Ya Libnan
Share: If U.S. threats go unenforced, Iran won’t just test Washington—it will control the world’s most critical chokepoint. Donald Trump has once again drawn a red line—this time giving Iran a deadline to agree to a deal, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or face severe consequences. But this is not the»»»
Justice Minister Yankulov: Acting Sofia City Prosecutor Should Be Fired over "Close Contact" with Notorious Power Broker
Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov has submitted a request to the Supreme Judicial Council Prosecutors Chamber for the launch of disciplinary proceedings against Emilia Rusinova and her dismissal as acting Sofia City prosecutor, Yankulov told a media briefing on Tuesday. The request is reas»»»
Court in Bishkek sentences defendants in child trafficking and abuse case - | 24.KG
A court in Bishkek handed down a verdict in a criminal case on child trafficking and abusive acts against minors. The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the SCNS, in September 2024, as part of the investigation, a citizen of Kazakhstan identif»»»
Ghada Kofa Introduces The Invisible Crowns – A Story Celebrating the Quiet Power of Kindness
Doha, Qatar: Children’s literature holds a unique ability to shape values in subtle yet lasting ways. In her latest release, The Invisible Crowns, published by Dar Al Sharq, author Ghada Kofa presents a heartfelt story that reminds young readers of a simple but profound truth: kindness is the trues»»»
UAE weather alert: dust, strong winds and possible rain on April 8th
Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE tomorrow, with conditions expected to turn cloudier by night and a chance of rainfall in some western areas by Thursday morning. In its daily update, the NCM said winds will freshen during the »»»
Sri Lanka to buy Russian crude oil amid Middle East energy crisis
Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation’s transport minister, Bimal Rathnayake, has said. Rathnayake told TASS on Monday that “energy is our priority today,” adding that the U»»»
Vucic: Individual who was to damage gas pipeline had rank in their country's army
BELGRADE - Serbian authorities have information that the individual who was to damage the Turkish Stream international gas pipeline near Kanjiza, northern Serbia, had a military rank in their country's army, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday. Two large packages of explosives with d»»»
Savings and Real Estate Bank discusses with Chinese company ways of cooperation in implementation of development projects
The Minister of Housing and Reconstruction, Essam Al-Tamouni, discussed yesterday, with the Chairman of the Savings and Real Estate Investment Bank and representatives of a Chinese company, ways of joint cooperation in the implementation of a number of development projects within the country. The»»»
NASA reveals scientific details and rare footage from Artemis 2's flyby of the Moon
WASHINGTON: NASA has revealed scientific details and rare observations documented by the Artemis 2 mission crew during their historic flyby of the Moon, the first crewed mission to its vicinity since Apollo 17. The agency explained that the lunar observation period, which lasted approximately seven»»»
UAE President and Japanese Prime Minister discuss comprehensive strategic partnership
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, during which they discussed developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security and stability, as well as their se»»»
Somalia poised to begin its first offshore oil drilling operations with Turkey’s help
Somalia is set to begin its first offshore drilling campaign this month, with Turkey’s state-backed deepwater drillship “Çağrı Bey” due to arrive off the Horn of Africa country’s coast on April 10, marking Ankara’s first overseas deepwater drilling operation. »»»
Somalia poised to begin its first offshore oil drilling operations with Turkey’s help
Somalia is set to begin its first offshore drilling campaign this month, with Turkey’s state-backed deepwater drillship “Çağrı Bey” due to arrive off the Horn of Africa country’s coast on April 10, marking Ankara’s first overseas deepwater drilling operation. »»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Plant Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Plant Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Plant Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Plant Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Plant Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Plant Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Plant Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Plant Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Plant Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Plant Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Plant Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Plant Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Plant Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Plant Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Somalia poised to begin its first offshore oil drilling operations with Turkey’s help
Somalia is set to begin its first offshore drilling campaign this month, with Turkey’s state-backed deepwater drillship “Çağrı Bey” due to arrive off the Horn of Africa country’s coast on April 10, marking Ankara’s first overseas deepwater drilling operation. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Plant Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Plant Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Somalia poised to begin its first offshore oil drilling operations with Turkey’s help
Somalia is set to begin its first offshore drilling campaign this month, with Turkey’s state-backed deepwater drillship “Çağrı Bey” due to arrive off the Horn of Africa country’s coast on April 10, marking Ankara’s first overseas deepwater drilling operation. »»»
Why Kanye West has been banned from entering the UK for Wireless Festival?
Dubai: Controversial American rapper Kanye West, known now as Ye, has been reportedly blocked from entering the United Kingdom ahead of his planned headline performance at London’s Wireless Festival, following mounting backlash over his past antisemitic remarks and public conduct. Here's the breakd»»»
Union Properties approves first dividend in 11 years as AGM meets quorum
Dubai: Union Properties has approved its first dividend payout in more than a decade after its Annual General Meeting (AGM) met quorum for the first time in six years, marking a key milestone in the company’s turnaround efforts. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simp»»»
Vucic: Global crisis to be discussed with gov't after Orthodox Easter
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Tuesday he would hold a meeting with the entire government and all agencies immediately after the Orthodox Easter holidays to discuss preparations for the toughest global crisis. "In the coming days, I will schedule a meeting, immediately a»»»
The story behind Dubai’s most talked-about taqueria: El Primo
Dubai: In a city like Dubai, that rarely slows down, especially when it comes to food one taqueria has quietly taken over everyone’s feed. El Primo Taqueria is the kind of place you hear before you see: music spilling out, people talking over each other, and tacos being devoured as quickly as they »»»
Production begins at Kufra Grain Mill – part of wider effort by NDA to reduce food imports and improve food security
Actual production has begun at the grain mill belonging to the Kufra Production Project, the eastern based branch of the Libyan official state news agency, LANA, reported last Sunday (5 April). The report said this step demonstrates a clear trend towards reviving stalled agricultural and industrial»»»
PSG wary of wounded Liverpool ahead of European showdown
Paris, France: 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 »»»
Prime Minister, Cyprus Foreign Minister discuss regional developments
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, today, April 7, 2026, received HE Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they revi»»»
Sharjah forms inspection team, tightens rules on warehouse safety
Dubai: The Executive Council of Sharjah has approved the formation of a specialised committee to inspect and address violations in commercial and industrial warehouses across the emirate, in a move aimed at strengthening safety compliance and reducing fire risks. The decision was taken during a cou»»»
Qatar warns region 'close' to point where war escalation cannot be controlled
Doha, Qatar: Qatar on Tuesday warned that the war in the Middle East was close to a threshold where it cannot be controlled. "We have been warning since 2023 that escalation left unchecked will get us into a situation where it cannot be controlled and we are very close to that point and this is why»»»
Can small nuclear reactors solve EU's energy woes?
BusinessEuropeCan small nuclear reactors solve EU's energy woes?Srinivas MazumdaruSupporters say modular reactors are key to meeting energy goals, but critics say they're a costly distraction. https://p.dw.com/p/5BVFMSMRs produce less than 300 MW of electricity — roughly a third of the output of co»»»