The Peninsula 13m

Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices amid Mideast conflict

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's government on Thursday drastically raised fuel prices in response to spiking global energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict, the country's petroleum minister said in a press conference. The new prices mark an increase of 42.7 percent in petrol prices and 54.»»»

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The Peninsula 43m

Qatar observes World Autism Awareness Day with blue-lit landmarks and buildings

Doha, Qatar: Several governmental and key institutions across Qatar marked World Autism Awareness Day by illuminating their buildings and headquarters in blue, showing solidarity and support for individuals with autism. Observed annually on April 2, the initiative aims to raise awareness about auti»»»

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Sana 44m

Syrian Energy Minister discusses cooperation, gas supply with Iraqi Oil Minister

Damascus, April 2 (SANA) Syrian Energy Minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, discussed on Thursday with Iraqi Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul Ghani, means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in energy sector, in a way that serves mutual interests and benefits both states. During a phone call, the»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

Kuwait National Guard announces downing of 4 drones in past 24 hours

Kuwait: The Kuwait National Guard announced Thursday that it downed four drones in areas under its responsibility for securing the country during the past 24 hours. Brigadier General Dr. Jadaan Fadhel, the official spokesperson for the Kuwait National Guard, said in a press statement that this acti»»»

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Al Awsat 51m

Saudi Arabia Boosts Firms’ Readiness for Supply Chain Challenges

Amid mounting geopolitical tensions threatening global supply chains, particularly disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to shield its economy by strengthening private sector readiness to withstand external shocks. Asharq Al-Awsat has learned that the Federation o»»»

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Naharnet 59m

Iran says preparing joint Hormuz navigation protocol with Oman

Iran said on Thursday it was drafting a peacetime protocol that would supervise maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, state media reported, with Tehran's closure of the vital oil corridor roiling the global economy. Deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi told Russia's Sputnik »»»

Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s newly announced economic measures set to boost resilience and growth across sectors

New measures for the hospitality sector and wider economy announced this week by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, are set to strengthen business resilien»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

War Hits Lebanon Dollar Lifeline, Remittances Fall Sharply

A Lebanese mother described the sharp decline in one of her last sources of income, once a pillar of her financial stability, as remittances from her son abroad dwindled in the wake of the war. “My son used to send me $600 a month. I lived on it, covered my medication and basic needs. After the war»»»

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Business-review 1h

One-third of urban Romanians fear they will not have enough income in retirement

For families with children under the age of 18, the main risk cited is that of a difficult situation arising within the family. In this context, the analysis revealed that life insurance has great potential and can be an important financial solution for alleviating concerns about insufficient incom»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunisia takes part in emergency meeting of Arab League’s Council on prisoners’ death penalty

Tunis, April 2 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Permanent Mission participated in the emergency meeting of the Arab League Council, held Thursday in Cairo, at the level of permanent representatives, at the request of the State of Palestine. The meeting addressed...»»»

UPI 2h

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi amid frustrations - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives to hear President Donald Trump deliver a prime-time address to the nation from the Cross Hall in the White House in Washington D.C., on Wednesday. Pool photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump fired Attorney Genera»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar landmarks glow in blue for World Autism Awareness Day

DOHA: Landmarks and institutions across Qatar were illuminated in blue on Thursday evening in a unified show of support for World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. The initiative reflects the country’s participation in the global autism awareness campaign, held this year under the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Sofia Mayor and Ambassador of Japan Discuss Cooperation Opportunities in Key Areas

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev met with Japan’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Chikahisa Sumi on Thursday to discuss cooperation opportunities in key areas that included infrastructure development, improvement of urban environment, and cultural exchange and education, the municipality reported. The Mayor prese»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Arab League Urges Action to Force Israel to Repeal Prisoner Execution Law

The Arab League strongly condemned on Thursday the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners. It urged the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations Human Rights Council, to act urgently to compel Israe»»»

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UPI 3h

Capital planning commission to vote on White House ballroom plans - UPI.com

The East Wing of the White House was demolished in October. The National Planning Commission will meet today to vote on the ballroom plans. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- The National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on President Donald Trump»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar participates in ministerial meeting on developments related to Strait of Hormuz

Doha: The State of Qatar participated in a ministerial meeting on developments related to the Strait of Hormuz, held on Thursday via videoconference at the invitation of the United Kingdom's Foreign Office. Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoCI and QDB hold coordination meeting with suppliers and companies

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), held a coordination meeting on Thursday, bringing together major suppliers in the State of Qatar and a group of relevant local companies to enhance the resilience and sustainability of supply chain»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

ICAO Council condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, affirms threat to aviation safety

Doha, Qatar: The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), during its 237th session, adopted a firm resolution based on a joint working paper submitted by the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuw»»»

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RT 3h

Democrats sue to block Trump order restricting mail voting

Democrats have filed a lawsuit seeking to block US President Donald Trump’s latest executive order restricting mail-in voting, arguing that the Constitution gives states and Congress – not the president – the authority to decide voter eligibility for mail ballots. Trump on Tuesday signed an executi»»»

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RT 3h

US lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez as ties with Venezuela shift after Maduro raid

The US has removed the sanctions on interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. The move was announced on Wednesday and marks a significant policy shift as Washington builds closer ties with Caracas after kidnapping Venezuel»»»

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Tanjug 3h

Gojkovic meets with governor of China's Hebei province

NOVI SAD - The head of the Vojvodina provincial government Maja Gojkovic met on Thursday in Novi Sad with a delegation of China's Hebei province, headed by Governor Wang Zhengpu. The parties noted that firm foundations were in place for strengthening the cooperation in areas of mutual interest. In »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Medical Needs Surging in Iran and Supplies Under Threat, Red Cross Warns

Emergency medical needs in Iran are rising exponentially, and stocks of trauma kits and other gear could run low if the war persists, the head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies delegation there said on Thursday. More than 1,900 people have been killed since the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Education Minister: Bulgaria Has Tradition in Dual Education, Builds on It with Swiss Programme

Acting Education and Science Minister Sergei Ignatov said Bulgaria and Switzerland are cooperating successfully in education and science, with a key focus of their joint work on the development of dual education and support for scientific research. He met with Swiss Ambassador Pierre Hagmann and Th»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Philippines secures from Iran 'safe passage' of its ships, seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz

Manila: The Philippines has secured assurances from Iran for the safe passage of its ships and seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz, following high-level diplomatic outreach ordered by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said she held a “very productive” phone call o»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Macron Says it is Unrealistic to Open Hormuz Strait by Force

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump challenged US allies to work towards reopening it. Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East since February »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar participates in Arab League emergency meeting on Israeli crimes in Jerusalem, law to execute Palestinian prisoners

CAIRO: The State of Qatar participated in the extraordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the level of permanent representatives, held at the League's headquarters in Cairo. The session addressed Israeli crimes and violations in occupied Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christ»»»

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UPI 4h

Artemis II astronauts complete first burn, head back to sleep - UPI.com

1 of 6 | The Earth is seen from NASA’s Orion spacecraft as it orbits above the planet during the Artemis II test flight. NASA astronauts launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT on Wednesday for a 10-day mission around the Moon and back to Earth. Image courtesy of NASA April 2 (UPI) -- The Artemis II astronauts h»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Citigroup orders telework as US banks in Paris tighten security

Paris, France: Citigroup has urged staff in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home, a company spokeswoman said Thursday, as US banks step up security following a thwarted attack against another US financial institution over the weekend. "The safety of our employees is our number one priority, and we»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Al Kaabi meets UK energy security secretary, reaffirms Qatar's commitment to remain reliable energy supplier

DOHA: Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi met with Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom HE Ed Miliband. Discussions during the meeting, which was held virtually, dealt with the impact of the ongoing regional conflict on the global energ»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Flights are getting expensive again — here’s what’s driving it and what UAE travellers should know

Dubai: Airfares from the UAE are climbing sharply as airlines grapple with a surge in jet fuel prices, tighter capacity and operational disruptions linked to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East. For travellers planning summer holidays or last-minute trips, the message is becoming »»»

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UPI 5h

Russian oil shipment to Cuba could provide only 10 days of relief - UPI.com

April 2 (UPI) -- A shipment of Russian crude delivered to Cuba is expected to sustain the island's electricity system and key economic activities for about 10 days, officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mines told the Cuban News Agency. The tanker Anatoly Kolodkin, described as part of Russia's»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

A Month into War, Lebanon's Prime Minister Says No End in Sight 

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday there was no end in sight to a war that had already displaced a million people over the last month, as families fleeing Israeli strikes said they were exhausted by repeated rounds of conflict. Lebanon is entering the second month of conflict betw»»»

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RT 5h

Iran accuses US and Israel of genocide over school strikes killing children

Iran has accused the US and Israel of genocide over the “deliberate” targeting of schools and education facilities in strikes on the country. In a post on X on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said more than 600 schools and educational facilities across Iran have been targeted i»»»

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RT 5h

Could a Maidan-style coup happen in Hungary?

Polls ahead of the Hungarian elections point to an opposition victory, but players behind the scenes expect Prime Minister Viktor Orban to come out on top. Others say it’s a scenario ripe for a Kiev-style ‘color revolution’. READ MORE: Battle for Hungary: EU attacks on Orban are a sign of worse thi»»»

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UPI 5h

Senate sends DHS funding bill back to the House - UPI.com

The Senate Thursday sent a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security back to the House of Representatives. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- The Senate sent its bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security back to the House Thursday morning after t»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Al-Tanf Crossing Opens Iraqi Energy Lifeline to Counter Hormuz Disruption

In a step reflecting a strategic shift in regional energy routes, Baghdad has officially begun exporting crude oil via Syria, in an effort to bypass the paralysis that has affected traditional maritime trade corridors. The move, which Damascus described as a return to its role as a “transit compass»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

QOC Athletes Commission holds General Assembly Meeting

Doha, Qatar: The Athletes Commission of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting 2026 on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Secretary-General of the Commission Mutaz Essa Barshim, in the presence of Assistant Secretary-General of the Athletes Commission Nada Mo»»»

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UPI 6h

Oil price jumps after Trump says Iran going to be 'hit extremely hard' - UPI.com

The price of oil surged while stock markets fell back after U.S. President Donald Trump's address Wednesday night stoked fears the Iran war could be about to get a lot worse. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- The price of oil surged while stocks retreated on Thursday afte»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar Museums moves Doha Design Biennale 2026 opening to November

Doha, Qatar: After careful consideration, in light of the evolving situation in the region, Qatar Museums and Design Doha have made the decision to postpone the opening of the Design Doha Biennial 2026 to Nov. 5-7, 2026, with exhibitions remaining on view until Dec. 31, 2026. Qatar Museums remains »»»

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Sputnik 6h

South Asian Journalists Join In-Person SputnikPro Session

The Rossiya Segodnya media group has launched a new SputnikPro internship for nine specialists from leading media in South Asia at its headquarters in Moscow. The project is part of the InteRussia programme of the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund.The event was opened by Director for Intern»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Singapore Airlines extends Dubai flight cancellations

Dubai: Singapore Airlines has extended the cancellation of its Dubai flights until May 31, citing the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East. In an advisory, the airline confirmed that these two services will remain suspended during this period - SQ494 departing Singapore for Dubai and S»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Minister of Energy meets UK’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, met today, April 2, 2026, with the Rt. Hon. Ed Miliband, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom. Discussions during the meeting, which was held virtually, dealt with the impact of»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iran War as a New Catalyst...China Secretly Enters Nuclear Arms Race

When three villagers from China’s Sichuan Province wrote to local officials in 2022 questioning why the government was confiscating their land and evicting them from their homes, they received a brief response: "It is a state secret." An investigation by CNN revealed that this secret centers on Chi»»»

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Business-review 6h

COSMO PHARM reports 25% growth in retail partner network in 2025

COSMO PHARM, one of Romania’s most prominent producers of dietary supplements, has continued to expand its network of retail partners, achieving a 25% increase in 2025 compared to 2024. This growth has directly enhanced the visibility of the company’s products, which are now available in over 1,000»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Agriculture Minister Hristanov Sees No Significant Rise in Food Prices

Caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov said on Thursday that he does not expect a significant increase in the prices of goods. He was speaking to journalists after a meeting with President Iliana Iotova, during which they shared concerns about prices, the resilience of the agri-food»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Pakistan intensifies diplomacy to ease US-Iran tensions, offers to host talks

Dubai: Pakistan has stepped up high-level diplomatic engagement with the United States and regional stakeholders in a bid to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, positioning itself as a key facilitator for dialogue amid a conflict that has rattled global energy markets and heightened geopolitic»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai Airport highlights autism friendly services as part of awareness day

Dubai: On Autism Awareness Day, Dubai International Airport took to social media to highlight their efforts to make travel more inclusive, focusing on support for passengers with autism and other hidden disabilities. The airport hopes to create a calm, sensory-friendly experience at every stage, fr»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Strait of Hormuz crisis worsens as over 40 nations push to restore shipping

London: Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world's economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The U.S. is not attending the virtual mee»»»

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