Taiwan opposition leader heads to China to build cross-strait ‘peace’
The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), is traveling to mainland China, marking the first such visit since 2016. Known as a vocal opponent of the island’s possible independence, Cheng Li-wun was invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping for what she has described as a peac»»»
Solar-powered single pivot agricultural irrigation circles launched in southern Libya
According to the private sector solar power system provider, Zadco, for the first time in Libya, solar-powered single pivot agricultural irrigation circles have been launched in southern Libya. The company reported yesterday that an off-grid solar energy system has been implemented to operate a piv»»»
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»»»
Dutch-Turkish Female Charged over Attempt to Smuggle Undeclared Gold Worth EUR 100,000
A 33-year-old woman with Dutch and Turkish citizenship has been charged after attempting to smuggle undeclared gold worth nearly EUR 100,000 through Bulgaria’s Kapitan Andreevo border crossing, prosecutors said. A court imposed bail of EUR 3,000 as part of a pre-trial investigation into failure to »»»
Tunis stock exchange, UN Women Tunisia observe Ring Bell for Gender Equality ceremony
Tunis, April 7 (TAP)- The Tunis stock exchange and UN Women Tunisia observed Ring the Bell for Gender Equality ceremony on International Women's Day, the Tunis stock exchange said.The global event, led by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) and...»»»
Suspect killed, 2 detained after gunmen, police trade fire in Istanbul - UPI.com
Turkish police and security forces at the scene of a shoot out Tuesday in which one gunman was killed and two others were "neutralized" near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. Photo by Stringer/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- One man was killed and two others were "neutralized" on Tuesday after gunmen exchang»»»
Wireless Festival in UK scrapped as Kanye West barred from entering the country
Dubai: After headliner Kanye West was denied entry into the UK to headline Wireless Festival, organisers have now announced that its 2026 event will be cancelled. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.According to The Independent, the cancellation comes»»»
Why F-15 Pilot Rescue Fiasco Became Iran’s Huge Operational Win
Despite ultimately recovering the aviators, the US operation to rescue F-15 crew members downed in Iran “was a debacle,” political analyst Tobias Nase tells Sputnik. He argues that the true outcome of the Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) effort was concealed from the public “to hide the fact that it»»»
Is Another Crisis Coming? Bulgaria’s Central Bank Chief Flags Inflation Spiral Risk
Bulgaria recorded only a limited and one-off increase in inflation after joining the euro on January 1, with the impact estimated at 0.3% to 0.4%, Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev said in an interview with Reuters. He stressed that the effect was in line with Croatia’s experience and »»»
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»»»
Aoun 'will not allow' anyone to accuse South Lebanon’s Christians of 'treason'
President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that he will not allow strike to occur in war-hit Lebanon. "Anyone attempting to fuel such a trend — whether through social media or media outlets — poses a danger to Lebanon and is committing an act worse than the Israeli attacks," he said, adding that no one can»»»
Hotel 7 Pools SPA & Apartments' Spa Centre Attracts Guests with Wide Variety of Services
The spa centre of Hotel 7 Pools SPA & Apartments attracts guests who return every year, hotel manager and co-owner Olga Vinokurova told BTA. The spa centre offers a wide variety of services – two hammams, a steam bath, a tepidarium, phyto-steam barrels, shock baths, sauna, jacuzzies, a shock bucket»»»
Exposed: Fugitive lawmaker’s $13-million ghost flood cash trail in the Philippines
Manila: Bombshell testimony in the Philippines’ ghost flood control mega-scandal has unmasked a staggering ₱802 million ($13.3 million) money trail linking a fugitive lawmaker to a shady construction firm, as prosecutors tighten the noose on corruption plaguing disaster infrastructure. Cash flood f»»»
Trump's election order, SAVE Act, rely on 'flawed' system - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump is pursuing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting in federal elections, both with an executive order and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act that is being mulled by U.S. Congress. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Preside»»»
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»»»
Pakistani expats rally behind UAE, offer volunteer support
Dubai: Pakistani expatriates across the United Arab Emirates have pledged unwavering support to the country’s leadership, offering to volunteer their services and stand ready in any capacity as regional tensions persist. At a solidarity gathering held in Dubai under the “One Nation, One Family” cam»»»
Dubai's Al Mamzar Corniche with first women-only beach, night swimming nears completion
Dubai: Dubai is putting the finishing touches on what will be one of its most distinctive coastal destinations: the Al Mamzar Corniche development, which will introduce the city's first public beach dedicated exclusively to women, complete with facilities for night swimming. The project hit 88% com»»»
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. »»»
UK hosts allied military planners at Northwood as Trump's Iran deadline looms
Britain's Military Joint Headquarters at Northwood will host military planners from allied nations on April 8 to discuss long-term options for securing the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the waterway approaches, the Press Association reported. »»»
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. »»»
Russia evacuates 175 Rosatom staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant via Armenia
Russia has evacuated 175 employees of state nuclear corporation Rosatom from Iran after an attack near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, TASS reported on April 7. Bushehr is Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant, and Ro»»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
UK hosts allied military planners at Northwood as Trump's Iran deadline looms
Britain's Military Joint Headquarters at Northwood will host military planners from allied nations on April 8 to discuss long-term options for securing the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the waterway approaches, the Press Association reported. »»»
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. »»»
UK hosts allied military planners at Northwood as Trump's Iran deadline looms
Britain's Military Joint Headquarters at Northwood will host military planners from allied nations on April 8 to discuss long-term options for securing the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the waterway approaches, the Press Association reported. »»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
Russia evacuates 175 Rosatom staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant via Armenia
Russia has evacuated 175 employees of state nuclear corporation Rosatom from Iran after an attack near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, TASS reported on April 7. Bushehr is Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant, and Ro»»»
Hungary urges end to Russian energy sanctions as energy crisis builds
Hungary has called for the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, as Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned that Europe faces a potential energy crisis and ordered military protection for a key pipeline following an alleged sabotage attempt. »»»
Hungary urges end to Russian energy sanctions as energy crisis builds
Hungary has called for the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, as Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned that Europe faces a potential energy crisis and ordered military protection for a key pipeline following an alleged sabotage attempt. »»»
Russia evacuates 175 Rosatom staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant via Armenia
Russia has evacuated 175 employees of state nuclear corporation Rosatom from Iran after an attack near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, TASS reported on April 7. Bushehr is Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant, and Ro»»»
Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan
Melbourne: Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and media reported on Tuesday. Police have not confirmed the name of the 47-year-old former sol»»»
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»»»
Board of Directors of National Bank of Romania has decided to keep the monetary policy rate at 6.50%
”Based on the assessments and data currently available, as well as given the very high level of uncertainty, the NBR Board of Directors decided at its meeting today, April 7, 2026, to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50% per annum. At the same time, it was decided to maintain the int»»»
Al Ain snack shop closed over safety violations
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of Al Domyati Snacks branch in Al Ain for violating food safety regulations. The establishment, which holds commercial licence number (CN-5531477), was found to be in breach of Law No. 2 o»»»
Hungary urges end to Russian energy sanctions as energy crisis builds
Hungary has called for the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, as Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned that Europe faces a potential energy crisis and ordered military protection for a key pipeline following an alleged sabotage attempt. »»»
Supreme Court to oversee key strands of wiretapping scandal probe
Greece’s Supreme Court prosecutor is set to take over the most serious strands of an expanding illegal surveillance investigation, following a ruling by a single-judge misdemeanors court in Athens. The case stems from a 2022 wiretapping scandal involving the use of spyware, including Predator, to t»»»
Barceló Royal Beach Hotel Develops Modern Spa Concept Focused on Wellness and Season Extension
Expanding the variety of spa and wellness services, extending the tourist season, and developing specialized programmes for health improvement are among the priorities of the five-star Barceló Royal Beach in Sunny Beach, the hotel's General Manager Krasimira Mihova told BTA. The hotel plans to expa»»»
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»»»
Burjeel Day Surgery Center in Al Reem Island introduces women-centric clinics to strengthen care across life stages
On the sidelines of World Health Day, Burjeel Day Surgery Center (BDSC), Al Reem Island, has introduced two specialized clinics dedicated to women’s health, as part of its focus on strengthening care for women across all stages of life through structured and stage-specific care. BDSC, a unit of Bur»»»
Closed-Door Meeting Sparks Clash Over Proposed Parliamentary Inquiry
A closed-door Conference of Chairpersons was marked by sharp debates between leaders of the ruling Socialist Party and the opposition Democratic Party over the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry committees. Democratic lawmakers called for the creation of a probe into contracts issued by the A»»»
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»»»
Democrat MPs Suspended After Heated Parliamentary Clashes
The Ethics Secretariat has suspended Democratic Party MP Flamur Noka for 20 days following recent confrontations during a plenary session, where he threw water at Socialist MP Taulant Balla. Additionally, Democratic Party MP Elda Hoti has been suspended for 10 days after attempting to take the parl»»»
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 »»»