Washington, USA: Apple announced Wednesday the launch of its new comprehensive Apple Business platform for managing devices and services within organizations in a unified digital environment. The platform features built-in mobile device management, helping businesses easily configure employee group»»»

As part of the construction of Kyrgyzstan—China—Uzbekistan railway, tunnel excavation and infrastructure preparation are currently underway. The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, key preparatory infrastructure has already been put in place. »»»

Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said he has information that a large amount of counterfeit euros is being prepared for vote buying in the coming days. Speaking on Nova TV on Wednesday, he added that this would effectively allow elections "to be bought without real money". He declined to spe»»»

On April 15, 2021, a former employee at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis opened fire at the building, killing eight people and himself. It was the state's most deadly mass shooting. 1 of 7 | Indianapolis police guard the entrance to a FedEx facility where a gunman opened fire in Indianapolis on Apr»»»

Anti-gang operations in Haiti have slowed the expansion of powerful armed groups in Port-au-Prince, a UN expert report said Tuesday, though progress remains uneven. Authorities, backed by drone strikes and self-defence groups, have curbed advances, but gangs continue adapting amid a prolonged secur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coach Roberto Mancini heaped praise on Al Sadd SC after their outstanding display secured a place in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026 on Monday. The Qatari side showed tremendous resilience, coming from behind three times to force extra time after a thrilling 3-3 draw,»»»

Malé, Maldives: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has cut down his cabinet and brought in new ministers, the government said on Wednesday, following his party's defeat at local polls. Muizzu introduced four new faces into a cabinet trimmed to 15 members from the previous 20. Foreign Minister Abdull»»»

Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Tuesday that 10 people, including a toddler, were killed in separate Israeli strikes in the north of the enclave. Violence has persisted despite an October 10 ceasefire. A strike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed four people, including a child, and wounded »»»

Romania's population recorded a negative natural increase in February 2026, with the number of deaths being twice as high as the number of live births, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to official statistics, compared with January 2026, »»»

Romania is preparing a new industrial policy package comprising nine state aid schemes, with an estimated budget of around EUR 5 billion by 2032, including a dedicated instrument for projects exceeding EUR 200 million, according to an analysis published on Tuesday.According to consultants at EY Rom»»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its estimates for the growth of the Romanian economy this year to 0.7%, from 1.4% as forecast in October, according to the latest "World Economic Outlook" (WEO) report, published on Tuesday by the international financial institution.The IMF also exp»»»

The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill on Romania's accession to the ELIXIR Consortium Agreement, which establishes the European life sciences infrastructure for biological information. The agreement was approved in Copenhagen April 22-23, 2013 and entered into force on 12 January 2014.The bill passed»»»

Residents in the northern part of Tulcea County received two RO-ALERT messages overnight amid the war launched by Russia in Ukraine, after surveillance systems detected groups of drones near the Romanian-Ukrainian border.In both extreme alerts issued around 02:37 and 05:08, the General Inspectorate»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s top beach volleyball pair of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan powered into the semi-finals of the 2026 AVC Beach Tour - 25th Samila Open in Thailand after a flawless run marked by dominant straight-sets victories. The Qatari duo, former Olympic bronze medallists, and Asia’s top»»»

Dubai: Various organisations across the UAE continue to strengthen community ties and extend support to workers and families through a series of humanitarian initiatives rooted in unity and compassion. From meal distributions to gift-giving missions, these efforts reflect the enduring spirit of wha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FEI Group VII Finals kick off today at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab, bringing together more than 100 riders from across the region. Running over four days, the championship will feature junior, youth, and senior athletes competing for a total prize purse of €318,000. In a milest»»»

Dubai: A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after an acid attack in Delhi’s Indira Vihar area, police said. The victim was rushed to Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, where doctors said she remains in a critical state. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that Russia can fill the energy shortfall in China and other interested countries caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. On Russia-China Relations"Russia can certainly fill the resource gap that has arisen in Chin»»»

Based on preliminary estimates for January — March 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to 428,576.9 billion soms. Compared to January — March 2025, it increased by 10.1 percent, the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan reported. GDP growth accelerated over the month—at the end o»»»

For the first time in two months, the Gaza Strip has seen a sharp increase in trucks carrying aid and commercial goods, alongside a rise in travelers crossing through the Rafah land crossing in both directions. A total of 323 trucks entered Gaza on Monday, including 220 commercial shipments for the»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the General Tax Authority, Khalifa bin Jassim Al Jaham Al-Kuwari, chaired the State of Qatar’s delegation at the 16th meeting of the Committee of Heads and Directors of Tax Administrations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held yesterday in the presiding country, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB announced the winner of the Grand Triple Prize as part of its unprecedented promotional campaign for debit and credit cards, “Win Your Apartment… Your Car… and a Cash Prize All at Once”. The Bank also revealed four additional winners, each receiving a cash prize of QR100,000 as pa»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s most recognisable hotel, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, is set to undergo its first major restoration programme since opening in 1999. The hotel, owned by Jumeirah Group - a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, said the renovation is aimed at preserving one of the emirate’s most famous symbols for f»»»

Dozens of migrants have been rescued from a small boat in difficulty south of Crete that had crossed over from north Africa, authorities said Wednesday. A Coast Guard statement said 59 men were found by a patrol vessel from the European Union’s Frontex border agency on the boat, some 17 miles south»»»

As military tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz, another battle is unfolding behind the scenes, one no less dangerous. Insurance companies have emerged as key players shaping the fate of global shipping. With premiums surging to unprecedented levels, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat the world is app»»»

Doha, Qtaar: Old Doha Port marks Family Day in Qatar by celebrating the deep connection between family life and the nation’s maritime heritage, a story that stretches from the neighbourhoods of old Doha to the present day. For generations, Qatari families were shaped by the rhythms of the sea. Fath»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Design District (DDD) has announced its Public Art Open Call, inviting artists, designers, and creatives to submit proposals for innovative public artworks. The initiative positions public art as an integral part of the public realm, enhancing everyday urban life while reinforcing»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the Intellectual Wellness and Research Excellence Forum (IWRE) as part of its strategic commitment to strengthening an integrated research culture and embedding holistic wellness across its academic environment. The forum »»»

Manila: The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, 2026 disrupted passage for roughly a quarter of the world’s daily seaborne oil. To this day, uncertainty remains and the global fuel crunch continues to raise fears of a deeper supply shock. Uncertainty over freedom on navigation»»»

New MP Ulan Sariev took the oath of office in Parliament. He is registered as a member of the Zhogorku Kenesh from multi-mandate constituency No. 19. Ulan Sariev was issued a certificate and a badge of the established format. Following Abdyldabek Egemberdiev’s announcement of his resignation, Ramis»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Ulan Mamatkanov as Acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. His candidacy has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh for further appointment to the position. Mamatkanov, who will oversee the government’s social sector, is 44»»»

After two days of silence following Hungary's historic elections, US President Donald Trump has issued a measured response to the defeat of his ally Viktor Orban, but refrained from openly congratulating his challenger, Peter Magyar. Meanwhile, the Kremlin expressed support for Magyar’s w»»»

The new Hungarian government will face significant macroeconomic and public finance challenges following the election, driven by weak economic growth, a high budget deficit and a rising public debt burden, Fitch Ratings said in an assessment published in London, financial website Portfolio.hu wrote»»»

Doha, Qatar: Building on policy-oriented research and evidence-based advocacy efforts to strengthen family wellbeing in Qatar, the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, has emphasised that the launch of the Parenting Center “Kanaf”, held under the patronage of Pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Centre of Legal and Judicial Studies, affiliated with the Ministry of Justice, has announced the organisation of three remote training courses scheduled to take place from April 19 to 23. The initiative is aimed at legal professionals working across ministries and government entiti»»»

Dubai: The United States Embassy in the UAE has lifted its 'shelter-in-place' advisory for its employees following the cessation of recent missile and drone attacks. In an update, the embassy said staff may resume normal movement but advised that they should be ready to seek immediate shelter indoo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs participated in the 41st meeting of the Permanent Committee of Specialists in Islamic Affairs and Awqaf in GCC countries. The meeting, chaired by the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, was held yesterday, via video conferencing technology. This parti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Strengthening infection prevention and control measures within the Asnani School Programme is an important step in protecting students and school staff, according to an official. Director of Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Dr. Najat Alyafei said the Oral Health Department in colla»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) has announced the expansion of its partnership with Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative, deepening the connection between world-class sport and international cultural exchange across three landmark destinations in the 2026 season: Mexico City, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has launched a new series of English-language da’wah lessons targeting Muslim expatriate communities who speak English as part of its ongoing efforts to promote religious a»»»

Acting Energy Minister Traycho Traykov said Bulgaria should not tap into its 90-day fuel reserves to ease prices, stressing that they must remain a safeguard in case of an actual supply disruption. Speaking to journalists after the opening of the National Repository for Radioactive Waste, he underl»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged lower on Wednesday morning as signs of easing geopolitical tension in the Iran conflict cooled safe-haven demand, with bullion retreating after Tuesday’s rebound. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and I»»»

The vast majority of Sudanese people have been plunged into poverty, with 11 million uprooted from their homes and nearly twice as many facing hunger as the war between the army and its paramilitary foes enters its fourth year. On the third anniversary of the start of the grinding conflict on Wedne»»»

Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari arrived in Iran after being released in France, Iranian state TV reported on Wednesday, after ‌two French ‌nationals facing security ‌charges ⁠were allowed to ⁠leave Iran following three-and-a-half years in detention. Esfandiari, who was convicted at the end ⁠of F»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will have the first title of the season in their sights when they take on Muaither in the QSL Cup final at Stadium 974 today. The Vicente Moreno-coached side, currently third in the Qatar Stars League, will start as favourites against their Second Division rivals, who are fea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Shura Council is participating with a delegation led by Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim in the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the 217th Governing Council meeting in Istanbul, Turkiye, starting today for five days, under »»»

Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan and six other countries condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon on Tuesday while calling "for an urgent end to hostilities" in the country where Israeli attacks have killed over 2,000 people since March. "Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is rapidly accelerating its adoption of quantum technologies and building a robust quantum ecosystem. This is part of Qatar National Vision 2030, aimed at diversifying the economy through advanced technology, research, and talent development. In a post on its X platform yesterday»»»

Cloudy skies are forecast for much of Greece Wednesday, with low visibility due to desert sand carried over from North Africa and rain in the west and north. Strong southeasterly winds will blow until the late afternoon in western Greece and the Ionian Sea, while in eastern parts of the country and»»»

American YouTuber Johnny Somali answers questions from reporters before attending his sentencing trial at the Seoul Western District Court in the capital on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap American YouTuber Johnny Somali, who sparked outrage in South Korea two years ago after kissing a statue symbolizin»»»