The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) conducted inspections of religious educational institutions as part of its efforts to prevent the dissemination of non-traditional religious ideas and the possible recruitment of minors. According to the SCNS, 19 madrasahs were inspecte»»»

Romania is the most dynamic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Central and Eastern Europe, with a 9% growth rate in the number of transactions in 2025, more than double the region’s 4%, according to Mergermarket data analyzed by Deloitte Romania. Second and third place are occupied by Hungary»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy admits 48 officers and soldiers have been wounded in the Lebanese border area during the past 24 hours: Hebrew media 01-04-20»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Finance has updated tax procedures regulations to align with recent legal changes, introducing new rules on disclosures, refunds and audit-related record-keeping from April 1, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The latest»»»

Manila: The Philippines is committed to "deepening cooperation" with Iran, particularly on energy, Manila's foreign secretary said on Wednesday as the import-dependent archipelago jockeys with other regional countries for desperately needed oil. The price of fuel has hit historic highs in the Phili»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico to seal their first appearance at the finals in 40 years. Iraq, whose preparations for Tuesday playoff had been disrupted by the war in the »»»

Dubai: When you think of the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, the first image that comes to mind is often a live concert: lights flashing, music reverberating through thousands of fans, and the thrill of a packed crowd. But understandably, in uncertain times due to regional conflict, the iconic venue is p»»»

Should the US decide to send in military forces to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile, it would be a complex, risky and lengthy operation, fraught with radiation and chemical dangers, according to experts and former government officials. US President Donald Trump has offered shifting reasons for the w»»»

President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing on election integrity in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The order will have the federal government, through the U.S. Postal Service, provide states with information concerning who is an eligible vot»»»

Investigators could not match the bullet that killed conservative influencer Charlie Kirk to the rifle used by his alleged assassin, lawyers for the suspect have claimed. The accused killer’s defense team is using this fact to push for a delayed trial. Tyler Robinson’s lawyers said in a recent cour»»»

A Yemeni maritime official said ports along the Arabian Sea are capable of becoming global logistics hubs, citing their competitive advantages and capacity to handle various types of commercial vessels, particularly container ships and general cargo vessels, as well as dry and liquid bulk carriers.»»»

Dubai: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has launched "Basma 15", a proactive government initiative aimed at simplifying identity services for students aged 15 and above by bringing key procedures directly to schools. Under the programme, specialised »»»

Doha: The Qatar 3x3 national basketball team is preparing to participate in the upcoming FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in Singapore from today. The tournament features elite men’s and women’s teams from across Asia. The championship will see notable Arab representation alongside Qatar, with Saudi Arabia and Ba»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) continued to intensify its field visits to public and private schools for the second consecutive day as students returned to their classrooms for in-person learning. These visits aim to monitor the progress of the educational proce»»»

Choosing the right degree or career path has become increasingly complex. As industry demands change and new fields continue to emerge across technology, business and sustainability, students today face more options, and greater uncertainty, than ever before. This is where the 10th edition of Gulf »»»

Illegal land allocations have been uncovered in Sokuluk district, the prosecutor’s office reported. According to the supervisory authority, an inspection revealed that in 2021, a land plot with a total area of ​​0.9 hectares, located in Semetey residential complex of Manas rural administration, was»»»

The season of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza in Kyrgyzstan is coming to an end, with the overall epidemiological situation described as stable. The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance reported. According to specialists, the A»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher early Wednesday, extending a short-term rebound after a sharp correction through March that unsettled buyers and traders alike. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 8:22 am, 24K gold stood at Dh566.75, up from Dh563.25 a day earlier,»»»

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of the White House ballroom. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- A federal judge has blocked construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, ruling the New York re»»»

An American journalist was kidnapped Tuesday in Baghdad and Iraqi security forces are pursuing her captors, Iraqi officials said. The journalist was identified as freelancer Shelly Kittleson by one of the outlets she worked for. A US official blamed the Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah. T»»»

Kyrgyzstan will enhance the efficiency of banknote issuance and continue to take measures to develop cashless payments. Economic expert Baktybek Shamkeev announced on Birinchi Radio. He noted that these issues are being addressed not only by the National Bank and the Ministry of Finance, but also b»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced the interception and destruction of two drones during the past hours. The statement was made by Major General Turki Al-Malki, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Also In This Package Saudi defences »»»

U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and increases fuel prices. The new fees took effect Monday. For most domestic economy passengers, the first checked bag now costs $39, up from $35. During peak travel tim»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Mahanim camp east of the occupied city of Safed with a rocket barrage: statement 2 01-04-2026 02:2»»»

NASA kicked off its two-day countdown Monday for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, aiming for a historic launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening. The Artemis 2 flight, featuring four astronauts — including the first woman, a person of colour and a non-Amer»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Todor Bat»»»

The headquarters for National Public Radio is seen in Washington, D.C., on May 27. A federal judge sided with NPR's lawsuit saying Trump's cut to federal funding was a violation of the First Amendment. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Washington, D.»»»

Share: current developments GAS PRICES TOP $4: The average price of gasoline in the U.S. passed $4 this morning, for the first time since 2022. It comes as a tanker laden with oil was hit by an Iranian attack off Dubai, with Tehran’s grip on the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route stoking a global»»»

The US struck a school and sports hall in the southern Iranian city of Lamerd with a ballistic missile previously untested in combat, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing its own analysis of footage and weapons experts. The attack occurred during the first wave of US and Israeli strikes on»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - The Ministry of Interior stated that security units are working to enforce wanted notices issued against terrorist elements, whether those returning from conflict zones or those still there, and to implement preventive border...»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance targeted the Nashrim base southeast of the city of Haifa at 08:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with a salvo of advance»»»

Dubai: An American female journalist was kidnapped in central Baghdad, Iraq’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday, in an incident that has renewed concerns over the safety of media workers in the country. Authorities said the abduction of journalist Shelly Kittleson took place in broad daylight on a »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday toured Dubai Hills Mall, in a scene reflecting the close bond between leadership and the community. Sheikh Mohammed was seen walking among visitors, engaging with p»»»

By Wade SheridanApril is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From the Easter holiday to Apollo 13, here's a look at historic moments from April that continue to shape the world we know today. Children race to push colored eggs across the grass during th»»»

Dubai: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said in a statement that t»»»

President Donald Trump says goodbye by Britain's King Charles III, at Windsor Castle on Sept 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. Charles will visit the United States next month. File Photo by British Royal Family/ UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- King Charles and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:30 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a personnel carrier in Al-Taybeh town with a loitering glider and achie»»»

Japan fortifying its islands near China and the island of Taiwan is part of a broader US strategy, former US Marine and veteran geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic tells Sputnik. "Just as the US encroached along Russia’s borders in Eastern Europe and Iran’s borders in both the Middle East and Centr»»»

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United States on the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday as the Iran war enters its second month. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United St»»»

Dubai: A UAE education group on Tuesday announced a waiver of transport fees across all its institutions in the country, describing it as “a compassionate and timely measure to support families during the current situation.” The Woodlem Education announced the waiver with effect from April 2026. Th»»»

Dubai: The war with Iran is exposing a hard truth for Washington — overwhelming military power does not always translate into control. On paper, the United States and its ally Israel hold a decisive advantage. With unmatched military capability, global reach and economic weight, the balance of powe»»»

Personnel changes have taken place at the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan. By orders of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, on March 30, Nurlan Maksutov and Nurlan Mamanov were appointed Deputy Chairmen of the State Tax Service. On March 31, the head of the Tax Service, Al»»»

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have secured leading global positions in the 2026 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development, highlighting the UAE’s rapid digital transformation and high urban quality of life. Dubai ranked sixth globally, while Abu Dhabi placed tenth a»»»

Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month due to surging oil and gas prices, heightening a policy dilemma as expensive energy drags growth and risks generating a self-reinforcing inflation spiral. Oil prices have nearly doubled as a result of the Iran war and »»»

Tunis, March 30, 2026 (TAP) – Minister of Tourism Sofiene Takia, emphasized that the “Tunis, Arab Tourism Capital 2027” program is not simply a one-off event, but a sustained national strategic initiative designed to promote high-end tourism,...»»»

Melbourne: Australia's online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could decide wha»»»

The Ministry of Justice published draft legislative changes for public consultation on Tuesday to make the mechanism for investigating the Prosecutor General workable and subject decisions to halt some high-level corruption cases to mandatory judicial review. The aim of the proposed amendments is t»»»