Naharnet 22m

Israel slowly crawls into south Lebanon amid stiff resistance and occupation fears

A month into Israel's war against Hezbollah, invading Israeli troops are gradually advancing in south Lebanon, raising fears for the area's fate following the last Israeli occupation that lasted nearly two decades. Since war erupted last month, Israeli officials have said Israel intends to establis»»»

Gulf News 22m

Filipino workers in UAE can now send money faster with du-GCash tie up

Dubai: Sending money home could soon become faster and more flexible for thousands of Filipinos living in the UAE. Digital wallet platform du Pay has partnered with GCash to improve cross-border transfers, aiming to make it easier for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to support families back home. »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 30m

Regulator Won't Allow Unjustified Increases in Electricity, Heating Prices

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) said in a statement on Thursday that it will not allow unjustified increases in electricity and thermal energy prices and that it will continue to apply a balanced and conservative approach in order to protect service consumers. On Thursday, it tran»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Gulf News Edufair returns to Abu Dhabi with expanded academic and career pathways

After drawing more than 8,000 visitors across its May and October editions last year, Gulf News Edufair returns to Abu Dhabi on May 16-17 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, bringing together a broader mix of universities and education providers. More than 25 higher education in»»»

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Gulf News 44m

How Japan’s new shared custody law affects migrant lives

Dubai: Japan has introduced a major reform to its family law, allowing divorced couples to share custody of their children for the first time. The amendment to its Civil Code, which took effect starting this April, has marked a step away from the system that granted custody to only one parent after»»»

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24 News Agency 46m

Uchkun to begin gradual issuance of all denominations of national currency - | 24.KG

Uchkun OJSC will gradually increase the production of Kyrgyzstan’s own banknotes: starting with 20 soms, followed by 50, 100, and 200 soms denominations. The full transition to domestic production of all denominations will allow the country to stop ordering banknotes from abroad and reduce costs. T»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Jordan's Electricity System Functioning Safely and Sustainably

Amman, Jordan: Jordanian National Electric Power Company's Director General Sufian Al-Batayneh said Jordan's power network is functioning safely and sustainably on April, 2, 2026, stressing that there are no indications of disruptions to electricity supply. Speaking to Jordan News Agency (Petra), A»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Umm Al Quwain Police crack down on kids riding illegal e-bikes

Umm Al Quwain: Umm Al Quwain Police General Headquarters has urged parents to prevent children from using unlicensed motorcycles and electric bikes in residential areas, citing rising safety risks and noise complaints. The Traffic and Patrols Department said reckless riding by untrained youngsters—»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian art record: Ravi Varma painting fetches $17.9m

Dubai: A 19th-century masterpiece by Raja Ravi Varma has sold for a record $17.9 million at an auction in Mumbai, setting a new benchmark for Indian art and underscoring its growing global value. The oil-on-canvas painting, Yashoda and Krishna, was auctioned by Saffronart on Wednesday, far exceedin»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Salam says joint Hezbollah-Iran attacks not in Lebanon's interest

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reiterated, after a cabinet session at the Grand serail, his commitment to efforts aiming at stopping the Israeli war. Salam condemned joint Hezbollah-Iran attacks on Israel and said they do not serve Lebanon's national interests. The Prime Minister saluted the steadfast »»»

Novinite 1h

President Yotova Urges Bulgaria to Promote Itself as Safe Destination to Save Tourist Season

President Iliana Yotova has called for Bulgaria to be actively promoted as a safe and competitively priced destination in order to secure a strong tourist season, during a meeting with caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva. The discussion was part of a broader series of consultations initiated»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt Unveils Initiative to Simplify Banking for Citizens Abroad

In a groundbreaking move to support its diaspora, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), has announced a new initiative designed to streamline banking processes for Egyptians living overseas. This initiative enables expatriates to open bank accou»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

EPICO, Backed by ACDIMA, Leads the Way into the Pharmaceutical Active Raw Materials Industry

In a milestone step to enhance Egypt’s pharmaceutical sector, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, witnessed the signing of a pivotal cooperation protocol. This agreement, established between the Arab Pharmaceutical Ingredients Co. ( Arab API ) and »»»

Gulf News 1h

More questions than answers: What Trump left unsaid on Iran

President Donald Trump used his national address to project confidence in the US campaign against Iran — but left some of the most critical questions unanswered. While he spoke of military progress and suggested that objectives are “nearing completion,” the speech offered little clarity on what com»»»

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Business-review 1h

Schneider Electric brings solutions for the future of energy in Romania at Innovation Day event

Schneider Electric presented its innovations and solutions for the digital transformation process in the energy sector during the Innovation Day event held in Bucharest, in the presence of the company’s partners and integrators. The technologies showcased are designed to address current industry ch»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israel's death penalty law in West Bank against Palestinians

DOHA: The foreign ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt strongly condemned Israeli occupation autho»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Prime minister, German FM discuss repercussions of military escalation in the region

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Johann Wadephul. During the call, they reviewed developments of the military escalation in the region and its»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Paralyzed NATO 'Falling Apart' – Report

European leaders are mulling how to deal with US threats to pull out of NATO, US media reports. "It's pretty clear" that NATO is already disintegrating and its European members "can't wait for the alliance to be completely dead." European nations should urgently bolster their own defenses, one of t»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump talks of winding down war

Iran fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states Thursday, demonstrating Tehran's continued ability to attack even as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the threat from the country was nearly eliminated and predicted the war would end soon. Iran's strikes on its neighbors along with its cho»»»

Gulf News 1h

The 71% gap: Nearly every UAE driver knows this rule, so why aren’t they following it?

Dubai: Nearly everyone in the UAE knows seat belts save lives. About 95 per cent of residents, in fact. So why are only 24 per cent of rear-seat passengers actually wearing one? A new survey in the UAE has identified what it calls the single biggest opportunity to reduce road fatalities in the coun»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Union of Brewers in Bulgaria Reports Record Investments in Beer, Malt Production in 2025

The Bulgarian brewing sector has consolidated its position as one of the most dynamically developing production branches in the country. With increased investments, innovations and adaptation to consumer attitudes, the industry has made a significant contribution to the economy, regional growth and»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump wanted to stop Iran's bomb — but left uranium behind

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s claim that he no longer “cares” about Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile is raising fresh doubts about why the war was launched at all. For weeks, Trump had framed the conflict as an urgent bid to stop Tehran from building a nuclear bomb, warning Iran was ju»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Indian painting sells for record $17.9 million

Mumbai, India: An Indian oil painting by celebrated 19th century artist Raja Ravi Varma has sold for a record $17.9 million at auction in Mumbai, the highest price ever paid for a modern Indian artwork. Mumbai-based auction house Saffronart said the painting, "Yashoda and Krishna", depicting the Hi»»»

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Business-review 2h

Romania’s population drops 0.5% to 21.6 million as demographic ageing accelerates

The National Institute of Statistics (INS) reports that Romania’s population reached 21.64 million on 1 January 2026, marking a 0.5% decline compared to the same period of last year. The urban and female populations remain the majority, representing 55.2% and 51.2% of the total, respectively. Accor»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Land Forces Deputy Chief of Staff Atanas Georgiev Becomes Commander of 61st Stryamska Brigade

President Iliana Iotova has decreed that the Land Forces Deputy Chief of Staff for Resources, Colonel Atanas Georgiev, will be transferred to the position of Commander of 61st Stryamska Mechanized Infantry Brigade. The President promoted Georgiev to the rank of Brigadier-General at a ceremony on Th»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Brnabic: SNS to speak with Vucic about his candidacy for PM

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Thursday that, as always, President Aleksandar Vucic would call all political factors to social dialogue and that the leadership of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) would speak with Vucic to ask him to be its candidate for PM. In a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Mecca airport, metro plans move forward, says Saudi official

Dubai: Plans to develop a new airport and metro system in Mecca are progressing, Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Mecca City and the Holy Sites, said in an interview with Harvard Business Review Arabia on March 25. He said detailed studies for a world-class airport in the holy city»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister, German Foreign Minister review regional development over phone call

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from HE Johann Wadephul, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military esc»»»

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Business-review 2h

Fameloop startup launches platform enhancing AI-driven brand discovery, attracts SanoPass founders as investors

Fameloop AI, a new technology startup developed in Romania and the United Kingdom, has launched its platform designed to help companies secure their presence within artificial intelligence recommendations. The venture has attracted significant backing from Andrei Vasile and Mihai Vădan, the serial »»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Between war and peace: will Iraq cross the Rubicon?

Since October 2023, the Middle East and North Africa have been set ablaze, with war coming to Gaza, Israel, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Syria, and Iran, to name but a few. In large part, Iraqis felt that they had been dodging bullets, miraculously emerging mainly unscathed amidst the mayhem. In recent w»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai’s KHDA issues distance learning guidelines, asks schools to review system in two weeks

Dubai: Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has published a comprehensive framework setting out minimum quality standards that private K-12 schools must meet during periods of distance and online learning. The guidelines, titled Quality Expectations for Effective Distance Learni»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Interior Minister Sees Growing Public Trust in Ministry’s New Leadership

Citizens' trust in the work of the new leadership of the Ministry of Interior has increased, said caretaker Minister of Interior Emil Dechev in Balchik, where he attended the opening of the renovated building of the Regional Fire Safety and Civil Protection Service on Thursday. Dechev stated that r»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Watch: Rare golden monkey born at Belgium’s Pairi Daiza

Dubai: A rare and endangered golden monkey has been born at Pairi Daiza, marking the first such birth in Belgium and a significant milestone for conservation efforts in Europe. The baby monkey, born on March 17, 2026, is reported to be in good health and is being closely cared for by its mother, de»»»

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Gulf News 2h

How to convert money transfers into wealth-building assets

Dubai: The Philippine government has encouraged overseas Filipinos to rethink traditional remittance habits and explore investment opportunities as a way to protect their income against global economic volatility. In its “Peso Sense” financial literacy campaign, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Wind, fog or more rain? UAE's weekend weather explained

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast a notable weather shift across the UAE this weekend, with fog alerts, rising temperatures, and a chance of rain set to affect residents and travellers from Friday through Sunday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Media Review: April 2

OVERVIEW No single issue dominates Thursday’s media, but the note sent by Iran to Bulgaria, the security agreement signed between Bulgaria and Ukraine, and the justice minister’s request for the disciplinary dismissal of the acting prosecutor general, are among the main topics. POLITICS Speaking on»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar, Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israeli Knesset's approval of death penalty law in West Bank, its application against Palestinians

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt strongly condemned the Israeli occup»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgaria: Interior Ministry Reports Surge in Election Crime Signals Ahead of April Snap-Vote

Interior Minister Emil Dechev has reported a sharp rise in signals related to alleged election crimes compared to the parliamentary vote held in October 2024. Speaking to journalists, he said the number of reports is several hundred percent higher, describing it as an indicator of increased public »»»

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Business-review 3h

Romanian audiobook platform Voxa raises over EUR 4 million for regional expansion

Romanian digital book streaming platform Voxa has secured more than EUR 4 million in a funding round led by Catalyst Romania. The capital is earmarked for regional growth and product development as the company eyes a dominant position in South Eastern Europe. The investment marks the 12th transacti»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Extreme heat linked to low birth weights: Study

Canberra, Australia: Exposure to extreme heat is increasing the risk of babies being born underweight, according to new research led by Australia's Adelaide University. The study analyzed health data from more than 85,000 mothers and babies in Pakistan, combining 10 years of birth records (2008-201»»»

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UPI 3h

China’s bid to host High Seas Treaty secretariat raises global stakes - UPI.com

Delegates stand and applaud after the adoption of the text of the High Seas Treaty at the United Nations headquarters in New York on June 19, 2023. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA April 2 (UPI) -- Delegates were gathered in the busy corridors at United Nations headquarters in New York this week for a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Hope rises again: Dubai’s clergy share Easter messages of renewal and faith

Dubai: As Easter approaches, Christian communities across Dubai are reflecting on the timeless message of the resurrection, reminding the faithful that hope and light can rise even in the darkest moments. Gulf News has reached out to clergies from several churches across the emirate to gather their»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Rethinking autism – and our role in understanding it

April is World Autism Acceptance Month. It is a moment that has shifted from awareness to acceptance – a distinction worth pausing on. Awareness tells us something exists. Acceptance asks us what we do about it. Walk into almost any school staffroom, workplace, or family gathering and ask what peop»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dos and don’ts for OFWs: Why sharing unverified posts can land you in trouble

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE and across the Middle East have been reminded to stay vigilant online, as authorities have warned that sharing unverified information can carry serious consequences. The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued a new advisory urgin»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Erdogan Warns of Iran War Spillover, Stresses Türkiye’s Neutrality

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday warned of the risk of a widening war in Iran, stressing that his government’s priority is to steer the country through the current regional turmoil unharmed and keep it away from escalating conflict. Erdogan placed primary responsibility for the w»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgaria: Second Black Sea Drilling in Khan Asparuh Block Fails to Find Natural Gas

The second exploration drilling in the Krum-1 area of the Khan Asparuh block in Bulgaria’s Black Sea has also failed to identify commercially significant natural gas deposits, according to OMV Petrom, as reported by BTA. This latest result follows the earlier drilling in the Vineh section, with bot»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Gulf states should steer clear of attritional war traps

Israel may have begun by waging war on Gaza, but it didn't end there. In the years that followed October 7 2023, Israel has unleashed its war machine on Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and now Iran, in a systematic attempt to redraw the region’s map by force. Once hypothetical scenarios have become a fast-m»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

LIVE UPDATES: Fuel surcharges, economic fallout deepens across world due to MidEast turmoil

Doha, Qatar: While Australia and Malaysia are taking steps to conserve fuel, several Chinese airlines have raised fuel surcharges on domestic flights. The World Bank has also expressed concern over the impact the war will have on inflation, jobs and food security. Stay tuned for more updates: -----»»»

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UPI 3h

Defense chief discusses alliance issues with U.S. lawmakers - UPI.com

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back (L) speaks with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (C) and a delegation of U.S. Senators during a meeting at the Defense Ministry on Thursday. Photo courtesy of South Korea Ministry of Defense Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Thursday held talks with a delegation»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sharjah Education Academy admissions open: Here’s what to know about fall 2026 programmes

Dubai: Educators in the UAE looking to advance their careers can now apply for Sharjah Education Academy’s (SEA) fall 2026 intake, with admissions open from March 30 to April 30. The academy is offering a mix of academic and professional programmes aimed at advancing teachers’ roles in the educatio»»»

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