Manama, Bahrain: Bahrain has summoned a senior Iraqi diplomat to protest against continued "illegal" drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory targeting Bahrain and several other GCC states. According to the Bahrain News Agency, Director-General of Bilateral Relations at Bahrain's Ministry of For»»»

London: A UK teenager's 2024 frenzied stabbing spree in northwest England which killed three young girls and sparked nationwide anti-immigration riots was "foreseeable and avoidable", a public inquiry concluded Monday. The attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, which seriously wo»»»

Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters holed up there, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of rare talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys. With the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States »»»

Maintaining a ceasefire in the Middle East war is an "immediate priority" for resolving the conflict, China's top diplomat told his Pakistan counterpart in a phone call on Monday. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also said on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was »»»

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Israeli forces fired tear gas at Palestinian schoolchildren staging a sit-in on Monday in the occupied West Bank, AFP footage showed, after settlers blocked access to their school. The Israeli military confirmed to AFP it had dispersed an "unusual gathering", but did not specify whether its troops »»»

Damascus, April 13 (SANA) – President of the Syrian Exporters Union Abdul Qader Tahan said talks held with the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) during the Syrian economic delegation’s visit to Istanbul last week resulted in strategic understandings aimed at moving from coordination to practical imp»»»

A slight rise in temperatures, the presence of African dust in western Greece, local showers, and stronger winds are expected to shape Tuesday’s weather, according to meteo. Cloudy skies will dominate, especially in western parts of the country, where local showers are forecast. After midday, rainf»»»

A truck driver who stopped his vehicle in the Vitinya Tunnel on the Hemus Motorway on Monday morning due to a technical malfunction was arrested after disobeying a police order. The acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry, Georgi Kandev, suspects traffic sabotage. According to the Road In»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Pavilion of Qatar at the Giardini della Biennale in Venice, Italy, announced today, April 13, 2026, details of its participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, to be held next month. The pavilion will present the art exhibition 'untitled»»»

New York: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warned that more than 32 million people worldwide could be pushed into poverty due to the economic fallout of the conflict in the Middle East, with developing countries expected to bear the brunt. In a report issued on Monday, the agency sai»»»

Israel's military said Monday that a massive wave of strikes in Lebanon last week killed five Hezbollah commanders, as well as more than 250 of the Iran-backed group's fighters. The Lebanese health ministry has said Wednesday's attacks killed more than 350 people in total and wounded more than 1,20»»»

Péter Magyar promised during the election campaign that he would dismantle Viktor Orbán’s entire political system “brick by brick” — a system with which he had close ties until very recently. Over the past two years, Magyar has travelled almost constantly around the country, saying he would curb co»»»

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Dubai: Saudi Arabia has begun issuing electronic entry permits for Mecca ahead of the 2026 Hajj season, with authorities enabling residents and workers to apply online as part of tighter access controls to the holy city. The General Directorate of Passports said applications for Mecca entry permits»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon that the fight there was far from over. The Lebanese Red Cross said in a statement that one of its paramedics had been killed in the south.»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday told visiting Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani that "Lebanon hopes that the upcoming meeting tomorrow in Washington between the ambassadors of Lebanon, the United States, and Israel will result in an agreement on a ceasefire in Lebanon, paving the way for dire»»»

1 of 2 | The price of oil again climbed over the $100-per-barrel threshold on Monday after President Donald Trump announced U.S. forces will form a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- The price of oil again climbed over the $100-per-barrel th»»»

Kuala Lampur: Malaysia's palm oil market is expected to see a seasonal rise in production and softer export demand in the coming months, with inventories likely to rebuild gradually despite near-term price support from energy-linked factors, analysts said Monday. Malaysia's palm oil production is e»»»

Although Poland spends more on defense than any other NATO country relative to GDP, the economic impact is limited, according to the International Monetary Fund. Defense spending has risen sharply to about 4.5% of GDP, but around 80% of military equipment is imported, mainly from the U.S. and South»»»

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Dubai: An Arab man has been ordered to pay Dh968,000 in compensation after being convicted of stealing from and destroying property at a farm inherited by his sister, a Dubai civil court has ruled. The decision follows a final criminal judgment that sentenced the defendant to one month in prison an»»»

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar has pulled off a stunning victory in the country’s parliamentary election, with his Tisza party beating Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz by more than 16 points. The result is set to dramatically change Hungary’s relations with the EU, Russia, and Ukraine»»»

What will be the consequences for the United States of refraining from taking extreme measures against Iran? It is too early to say what kind of lasting order, if any, will emerge in the Middle East after the failure of the US and Israel’s campaign against Tehran. Yet the decision to avoid escalati»»»

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Pakistan has sent troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to boost security, the Gulf nation has said. Pakistani military personnel and fighter jets arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base on Saturday, the Saudi Defense Ministry said in a statement. The deployment is aimed at boosting military coordinat»»»

An Israeli general linked to a controversy over the use of a teenager in an online influence campaign has been appointed as the next director of the Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, currently serving as »»»

Manila: Suspended Filipino Congressman Kiko Barzaga surrendered to authorities on Monday (April 13) hours after a Makati court issued an arrest warrant for eight counts of cyberlibel. This marks a dramatic turn in his legal woes. Barzaga, a neophyte lawmaker representing the 4th District of Cavite,»»»

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump said US forces would destroy any Iranian "fast attack ships" that approach the American naval blockade of Iranian ports that came into effect on Monday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here."Warning: If»»»

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori speaks at a press conference in Lima on Monday. Fujimori, the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, is the frontrunner to compete for the Peruvian presidency in a runoff election scheduled June 7. Photo by Renato Pajuelo/EPA April 13 (UPI) -- »»»

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Voters in Ontario and Quebec, Canada are voting in byelections Monday that could give Prime Minister Mark Carney a liberal majority. File Photo by Eric Reid/EPA-EFE April 13 (UPI) -- Voters in Ontario and Quebec, Canada, are voting in byelections on Monday that could give Prime Minister Mark Carney»»»

Israel has condemned Spain after a fireworks-filled effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was blown up during an Easter festival in the southern town of El Burgo. The long-strained ties between Madrid and West Jerusalem have deteriorated even further in light of the US-Israeli attack on Iran,»»»

A dispute over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is fast becoming a global economic concern. Iran’s threat to charge vessels for passing through the narrow waterway — combined with ongoing disruptions to traffic — has unsettled energy markets and raised fresh questions about the rules governing inte»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:00 on Monday 13-04-2026 Shraga base (the administrative headquarters of the Golani Brigade comma»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar's National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has launched its annual awareness campaign aimed at promoting a culture of human rights among students, as part of broader efforts to strengthen public understanding of rights and responsibilities. The initiative targets primary, preparato»»»

The head of the UN maritime agency said Monday no country had a legal right to block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a trade passage paralysed by the US-Iran war. The International Maritime Organization's Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez addressed a news conference as access to the strait rema»»»

Dubai: Publsh Group and the news platform Lana have launched El Nas Lel Nas, meaning “People for People”, a new community-driven initiative designed to shine a spotlight on small and medium-sized businesses across the UAE by mobilising the country’s most influential public figures. The initiative b»»»

Dubai: Light rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Tuesday, with cloudy conditions developing at times, particularly over western areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The forecast indicates fair to partly cloudy skies overall, with periods of increased cloud cover tha»»»

Dubai: “We don’t stand still.” As Basmah El Bittar, director of Alserkal Avenue, says these words, we’re walking through Alserkal Avenue on a windy April afternoon in Dubai's industrial-chic Al Quoz neighbourhood. She’s giving Gulf News a tour of the vibrant cultural district she oversees. It's a s»»»

Every step Washington has taken in the conflict with Iran to date has worsened its own strategic position, and the blockade of Iranian oil exports is no exception, says Center for Contemporary Iranian Studies director Rajab Safarov. "This is a very foolish move on the part of the United States. Wit»»»

Protesters gather outside Liverpool Crown Court in Liverpool in January 2025 where then-18 year-old Axel Rudakubana was sentenced to 52 years in prison for the Southport child killings. File photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA-EFE April 13 (UPI) -- The official inquiry into the killings of three young girls »»»

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting family medicine as a cornerstone of community health, ahead of Qatar Family Day 2026. The annual occasion observed on April 15 reflects the country's growing focus on the family as the foundation of a stab»»»

Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has declined to engage directly with criticism from Donald Trump, emphasizing that the Church’s stance on global conflicts is guided by moral responsibility rather than politics. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria for his first visit to Africa as po»»»

DOHA: The Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) organised a roundtable on strengthening social cohesion and building community resilience in times of crisis, in partnership with the Cultural Village Foundation - Katara and in cooperation with the 'Qatar Minna wa Nahnu Minha' ini»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sobha Realty has entered the UAE capital with the launch of Sobha City, a 38 million square foot residential development in Al Bahiya. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The project marks the developer’s first large-scale community in Abu Dhabi, expanding its f»»»

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