Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has taken to social media to remind motorists of the importance of strictly following school bus stop arm regulations, stressing that road safety for children remains a shared responsibility. In its message, the authority said drivers must comply with sto»»»

SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, and specialized in residential and mixed-use projects, launches GLENWOOD Estate – a distinctive residential compound in Corbeanca – on the shores of Ostratu Lake, with a total investment value estima»»»

PARIS: A NASA rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists said Tuesday. The organic molecules are not definitive evidence of past life, the NASA-led team emphasized, because they could also »»»

A NASA rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists said Tuesday. The organic molecules are not definitive evidence of past life, the NASA-led team emphasized, because they could also have fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The world is celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day today, Tuesday, as the United Nations has designated April 21 of each year as a global day to highlight the use of creative thinking and technology towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. On this occasion, Presid»»»

Abu Dhabi: Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with international partners, have uncovered new insights into how apples became the fruits we know today, showing that their evolution has been shaped by continuous exchange with wild apple trees. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»

Dubai: Inside a growing UAE-based community network, families of children with autism and other developmental needs are finding support that goes beyond awareness campaigns, ranging from therapy-led discussions and peer-sharing sessions to programmes preparing teenagers for adulthood. Ausome Family»»»

Abu Dhabi: Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with international partners, have uncovered new insights into how apples became the fruits we know today, showing that their evolution has been shaped by continuous exchange with wild apple trees. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»

François Picard welcomes Ghassan Salamé, Lebanon's Minister of Culture. Salamé portrays Lebanon as a country that has preserved political pluralism and freedom of expression, and persevered despite decades of conflict. Within this context, he frames negotiation with Israel not as a matter of choice»»»

Thiruvananthapuram: For decades, India grappled with a surging population problem, and school textbooks explained the dangers of an exploding population. That trend has distinctly reversed now, with a steadily declining fertility rate, which in turn is manifesting in many ways – like school closure»»»

Manila: Interior Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday that Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez was barred from leaving the country for a supposed medical check-up in Singapore amid the widening investigation into alleged irregularities in flood-control funds. Remulla said the Office of the Ombudsma»»»

Dubai: Aldar Properties and Mubadala Investment Company have acquired “The Link” at Masdar City for Dh654 million, expanding their joint real estate portfolio in Abu Dhabi. The acquisition was completed through a joint venture established in 2024 and adds a fully leased, income-generating asset wit»»»

San Francisco, United States: Apple's Tim Cook will step down as the California tech giant's chief executive this year, handing the top job to a company veteran as it navigates a technology landscape being upended by AI. The 65-year-old Cook, who ran Apple for 15 years after taking the reins from i»»»

The Irish government is aiming to terminate government-provided accommodation for Ukrainian migrants within a year, and will offer payouts to encourage repatriation, Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy has said. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, around 125,000 Ukrainians»»»

Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium said it plans to acquire an 80% stake in Italian recycling firm Eco Green, as it accelerates expansion of its aluminium recycling business in Europe. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The deal, which is subject to re»»»

Most Canadians believe that Canada should consider joining the European Union. Would that even be possible? And what would it look like? When Finnish president Alexander Stubb visited Canada last week, he drew media attention mainly by playing ice hockey with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. “I»»»

The major Bulgarian media outlets continue to cover the results and aftermath of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, whose decisive winner is ex-president and former Air Force chief Rumen Radev and the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, which will have a comfortable majority in the next legisla»»»

François Picard welcomes Ghassan Salamé, Lebanon’s Minister of Culture. Salamé portrays Lebanon as a country that has preserved political pluralism and freedom of expression, and persevered despite decades of conflict. Within this context, he frames negotiation with Israel not as a matter of choice»»»

Dubai: Emirati-owned food businesses in Dubai will get a cost break and easier access to online customers after Dubai SME signed a new partnership with noon’s food delivery arm. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Under the agreement, noon Food will waive onboarding fees f»»»

A large fire at a recycling center in the Industrial Park of Neochorouda near Thessaloniki on Tuesday prompted authorities to issue a 112 emergency alert on over smoke-related concerns. Residents in the area have received notification on mobile phones advising them to keep doors and windows closed »»»

DUBAI: Hollywood star Anne Hathaway’s use of the Arabic phrase “Inshallah” during a recent interview has been warmly received online. Offering a moment of cultural resonance amid a reflective conversation about ageing and longevity in the film industry, the actress was speaking to People Magazine w»»»

Those who change the rules will win, not those who know more. Once the privilege of large technology companies, artificial intelligence has today become an everyday tool for almost everyone, from teenagers seeking advice about love to those using it for the simplest decisions like what to cook for »»»

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

Hollywood, United States: Hollywood was clad in black and glittering sequins on Monday to host the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson's biopic, drawing fans of the King of Pop to the iconic California boulevard. The film "Michael" chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one»»»

Russia has been manipulating economic data to project resilience against wartime pressures and Western sanctions, while potentially misleading even President Vladimir Putin about the true state of the economy, according to Sweden’s military intelligence chief. »»»

Is Russia’s virtual economy reappearing thanks to the sky high interest rates and economic slowdown? The virtual economy was the bane of the Yeltsin-era. The term was coined by economists Barry Ickes and Clifford Gaddy in »»»

This week in Iași City, on the 23rd and 24th of April 2026, world-renowned architects and urban planners, international finance institutions, and representatives from the government, civil society, academia, business community, cultural sector, and beyond, are coming together to find practical solu»»»

BAGHDAD: Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday it has launched an eInvoicing '4-Corner' model, allowing businesses to exchange electronic invoices through accredited service providers as part of a broader push to digitise the country’s financial ecosystem. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download »»»

Over two million tourists could choose safer destinations in Central Europe this year, instead of those in Asia or the Middle East, amid the conflict in Iran, reveals an analysis by the Global Research Group, part of Global Payments.In this context, Romania could attract approximately 150,000 addit»»»

RIYADH: The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority-developed program “Tomoh” has supported 40 companies until listing on Saudi Arabia’s parallel market “Nomu,” according to what the authority told Al-Eqtisadiah. The initiative, dedicated to entrepreneurs, supports high-growth small and medi»»»

Amnesty International Bulgaria presented its annual report, The State of the World's Human Rights, at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Tuesday, assessing conditions in 144 countries. The non-governmental organization has urged governments not to allow the emergence of a global order that und»»»

Saudi Arabia: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia, has detected a number of violations that required legal action against 14 recruitment offices. It decided to immediately suspend the operations of three recruitment offices, while the licences of 11 were revoked f»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s Egyptian Mineral Resources Company reported a significant rise in financial and operational performance for the fiscal year 2024/2025, according to outcomes approved during its general assembly chaired by Karim Badawi and attended by officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mine»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’, HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, has conducted a site visit to the Qatar Academy - Sidra project in Education City. He was accompanied by Nasser Mohammed Al Hajri, Chief Operations Officer at Qatar Foundation for Education, Scie»»»

Global Village is always filled with different fragrances and scents: Hot chocolate and freshly made churros, or maybe some pizzas sizzling in a corner. This time, the air was also filled with hope. After a month of closure due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict, Global Village reopened with much cheer»»»

BLACKSBURG, Virginia: A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday. Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the »»»

BLACKSBURG, Virginia: A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday. Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the »»»

Washington, April 21 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rejected remarks by Energy Secretary Chris Wright on fuel prices, saying Americans could see lower costs once tensions with Iran ease. Wright told CNN on Sunday that gasoline prices could fall below $3 per gallon, though he suggested»»»

TOKYO: Japan on Tuesday scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change in its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry amid worries over Chinese and North Korean aggression. The approval by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet of the new guideline clea»»»

Abu Dhabi: The State Security Department in the United Arab Emirates announced on Monday, April 20, 2026, dismantling of a terrorist organization and the arrest of its members for their involvement in clandestine activities aimed at undermining national unity and destabilizing the country. Accordin»»»

Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over armed factions in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three faction members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed factions are fu»»»

Manila: The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has received 44,199 metric tonnes of diesel shipment at the Port of Subic Bay in Zambales as the government works to bolster fuel reserves and cushion the effects of of global supply shocks. The shipment, totaling about 329,505 barrels of diesel (o»»»

Pope Leo XIV visited a historic Angolan shrine once tied to the trans-Atlantic slave trade on Sunday, recalling the “sorrow and great suffering” endured by generations of Africans. His remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of the Catholic Church’s historical role in slavery and colonial-era doctrine. »»»

iCAUR, the Middle East’s most trend-forward new-generation SUV brand, will host its 2026 International Business Summit this April, bringing together a select group of global partners, media, and creators for an invitation-only programme focused on immersive mobility experiences. Rather than followi»»»

Dubai: For many in UAE, the word “latagan” may be unfamiliar. In Filipino culture, it simply means “to lay out” or “to display” items, often in an open, informal setting where collections are shared for others to see and appreciate. In this context, latagan has taken on a deeper meaning. It is not »»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of a project to provide dialysis supplies for patients with kidney failure in Syria, the field personnel of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) are distributing medical supplies to dialysis centres across the country, to ensure sustained access to such life-saving services. Co-im»»»

Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket has contributed QR125,000 to Qatar Charity (QC) as part of its ongoing efforts to support humanitarian initiatives. The donation was made through LuLu’s annual ‘Shop & Donate’ campaign, held during the holy month of Ramadan, in collaboration with Qatar Charity’s ‘Chari»»»