A Chinese diplomat has disclosed that his country is engaged in diplomatic mediation efforts to contain the US-Israeli-Iranian war, in cooperation with Pakistan, through a five-point initiative. Chang Hua, the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, stressed the need for the international community to »»»

DUBAI — Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strik»»»

AMMAN — Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) exports increased by 2.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, despite ongoing regional tensions.The growth, recorded across eight of 10 industrial sub-sectors, underscores the sector’s resilience and its ability to ma»»»

According to a Transport Ministry statement Sunday, Qatamin made the remarks during the company’s 87th General Assembly meeting, attended by transport ministers from Jordan, Egypt and Iraq, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.He stressed the importance of investment projects, particularly at Po»»»

AMMAN — Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh on Sunday met with officials from the Kingdom’s developmental and free zones to review "key" achievements in the first quarter of 2026 and discuss plans for future expansion.During the meeting, Abu Ghazaleh said that ongoing government efforts, in part»»»

Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Dr. Amalendu Misra, Author and Professor of International Politics at Lancaster University. Is the evolving situation in Venezuela a transformation in the methods of regime change? What we are witnessing is not the overt, forceful restructuring seen in Iraq or Li»»»

Reza Sayah, our correspondent in Tehran, has more.»»»

Reporting from Tehran, FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah says that around 3am local time, social media posts mentioned "explosions and aircraft near the city of Yasuj in central Iran" where the US F-15 jet was downed. Around an hour later, President Donald Trump said US forces had safely recovered a second ai»»»

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed A»»»

As the strikes in Lebanon continue, children are being deeply affected by psychological trauma. In response, art is being used as a means of healing and emotional expression.»»»

Although Germany insists it is not a party to the war in Iran, the U.S. airbase in Ramstein plays a key role in coordinating American military operations causing controversy. »»»

Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November.»»»

Israel's military renewed strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing evacuation warnings, following attacks on nearby buildings that damaged a hospital.»»»

The United States said Sunday it rescued a service member missing behind enemy lines since Iran downed a fighter jet, as President Donald Trump escalated pressure on&nbs»»»

Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.»»»

Silence reigned on Easter Sunday in the alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre, where Christians commemorate Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.  In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's O»»»

President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed a daring rescue of a downed US airman in central Iran, but Tehran insisted the mission was “foiled”, leaving the world to sift fact from fiction amid conflicting reports and viral images. US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a dow»»»

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 11 people, including a family of six, and wounded dozens more. The attacks also prompted Syria to temporarily close its main border crossing with Lebanon, as Israel's conflict with Hezbollah intensifies. Israeli strikes on »»»

Jim Townsend, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense fir European and NATO Policy, is our guest.»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus on Sunday with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv pushes to deepen security ties across the Middle East amid its ongoing war with Russia. Arriving alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Zelensky’s visit signals a bid to»»»

The Coordination Council for the preparation of the upcoming early parliamentary elections will hold a briefing on Monday, the Government press office announced. It will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Council of Ministers building. The Coordination Council’s last briefing was on March 30. At that »»»

Presidential elections to be held on April 12th in Benin.»»»

Around 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza. The international flotilla of some 100 boats will head towards Gaza around April 20, according to the organisers So»»»

What began as a vision to bring India’s finest designer fashion to the Middle East has today evolved into one of Dubai’s most recognised multi-designer destinations. This year, VESIMI celebrates 16 years of redefining luxury fashion while building a strong bridge between Indian couture and the glob»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices opened the week softer, tracking a pullback in global bullion markets as geopolitical signals turned mixed and investors reassessed risk. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily bu»»»

Six months after a wave of protest movements shook the political elite of countries across the Global South, the “Gen Z” activists continue their struggle for social justice. But while some of these activists have managed to bring down governments, building a viable political alternative remains a »»»

Giant phallus-shaped portable shrines and penis-themed candies took over the streets near Tokyo on Sunday as crowds flocked to Japan’s “Kanamara” fertility festival, a vibrant and unabashed celebration of sex that mixes ancient tradition with a modern push to break taboos. Showcasing phallus-shaped»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. The US military searched on a second day for a pilot shot down over a remote area in Iran, while Trump reminded Iran o»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Abu Dhabi are managing an incident at Rinn Systems Company in Musaffah—ICAD City after shrapnel fell following a successful air defence interception. A Ghanaian national sustained moderate injuries in the incident. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app no»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and head of the VI World Nomad Games Organizing Committee, Edil Baisalov, held a working meeting with Bilal Erdogan, President of the World Ethnosport Union, on the sidelines of the 8th International Ethnosport Forum in Antalya. Dur»»»

A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and injuring 30 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The Ukrainian air force said Russia fired 286 drones overnight, of which 260 were intercepted. A Russian drone hit a covered marke»»»

On the night from Friday to Saturday, Russia once again targeted Ukraine with 286 long-range drones, 260 of which were intercepted according to Ukrainian forces.»»»

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a condemnation of “the violence of war that kills and destroys,’’ amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and Russia’s campaign in Ukraine. In his homily, the pontiff singled out those who wage war, abuse the weak and pr»»»

At least 70 people were missing after a migrant boat, which left the Libyan coaat, capsized in the Mediterranean, an Italian NGO said Sunday. Two people died and 32 were rescued from the vessels, said the NGO.   Dozens of people are missing after a migrant boat capsized in the central Med»»»

The Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. as seen on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. The United States and South Korean launched a survey of northeastern South Korea where three U.S. military aircraft crashed during the Korean War. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI) -- T»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, congratulated workers in the field of physical culture and sports on their professional holiday. In his message, he noted that sport and physical culture form the foundation of the nation’s health and are an important factor in»»»

Acting defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov said that the concept of Bulgaria relying on its own defense outside a collective system would place an unsustainable burden on the country’s economy and public finances. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, he stressed that from a military perspective, not»»»

On April 7, drinking water supply to residential buildings, schools, preschools, healthcare facilities, and other social and industrial facilities will be suspended from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Bishkek City Hall reported. Outage area: The outage is due to maintenance work at Zapadny water intake and t»»»

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) officers detained citizen Yu. V. as part of counterterrorism operations. Investigators suspect the man of ties to international terrorist organizations and adherence to radical ideology, the State Committee’s press center reported. Yu. V. fell under »»»

Kyrgyz businessmen visited Tashkent to establish new business contacts and develop export potential, the press service of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to it, the event was organized by the Trade Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic jointly with regional business asso»»»

A total of 401,000 hectares of pastures in Kyrgyzstan have been placed under a restoration regime. The announcement was made during a symposium on the implementation of the national Zhashyl Muras campaign in mountainous areas, held in the city of Manas. According to Deputy Minister of Water Resourc»»»

The head of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, estimated the share of shadow business in Kyrgyzstan at 12 percent. He stated it on Birinchi Radio. According to him, it cannot be said that all business in the country has come out of the shadows; currently, the share of shadow»»»

Dubai: UAE residents received a series of mobile alerts from the Ministry of Interior on Monday confirming that the situation across the country is currently safe following multiple missile and drone threats. Authorities thanked residents for their cooperation and reassured the public that normal a»»»

Demand for gold bars has increased in Kyrgyzstan. Argen Zhamaev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC, told reporters. According to him, the most popular gold bars are those weighing from 1 to 50 grams. He noted that gold is considered a full-fledged financial asset. Gold bars are sold »»»

Israel's army said on Monday (April 6, 2026) that it had "completed" a wave of strikes against "regime targets" in Tehran. It's not immediately clear what is the announcement is about, considering Iran's response remains uncertain. Tuesday (April 7) deadline setGiven the Tuesday deadline set by US »»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan signed a law ratifying the agreement with Italy on the promotion and protection of investments. The document was signed on May 30, 2025, in Astana during a meeting between Sadyr Japarov and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) approved »»»

A magnitude 5 earthquake was registered China, felt in Kyrgyzstan. The Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the Institute, tremors were recorded on April 5 at 7.24 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in China, 47 kilometers southeast of the vill»»»

Vietnam's parliament convened on Monday for a new session in which it will confirm top state leaders including the president and prime minister, posts already selected by the ruling Communist Party but not yet announced. Vietnam's 500-seat National Assembly serves mainly to ratify decisions made by»»»