Dubai: Hajj 2026 is weeks away, and for the millions of pilgrims converging on Mecca, one document is non-negotiable - the Nusuk card. Issued by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, it is the mandatory smart ID every registered pilgrim must carry from arrival to departure, granting access to »»»

A 15-year-old boy died on Sunday when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a passing vehicle on a road on the island of Paxi, in western Greece, police said. An 18-year-old passenger was seriously injured and is receiving treatment at the local hospital. The driver of the car, a 24-year-old w»»»

A 12-year-old boy suffered a serious injury to his hand when he lit a firecracker that exploded outside a church in Menidi, western Attica, state-run broadcaster ERT reported. The accident happened outside the Church of Agios Vlasios on Sunday, which was Orthodox Easter in Greece. The minor has suf»»»

The Israeli military said on Monday its troops had completely surrounded Bint Jbeil, a key town in southern Lebanon after killing more than 100 Hezbollah fighters there over the past week. The announcement marks a significant advance in Israel's ongoing invasion of southern Lebanon. "The forces of »»»

An Israeli airstrike killed at least three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said, as mediators met leaders from Hamas in an effort to shore up a US-brokered ceasefire deal. Medics said the strike had hit a group of men outside a school in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza »»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump has escalated the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, ordering a US naval blockade targeting ships linked to Iran — a move that risks sending global oil prices higher even as Washington says it wants the vital artery reopened. The contradiction is only apparent. Trump isn»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday it has recorded 6,558 violations of the Easter Truce by the Ukrainian armed forces. "Despite the announcement of the Easter truce, Ukrainian armed forces continued to launch strikes using drones and artillery against our troop positions»»»

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Ukrainian believers gather to mark Easter near the Church of the Archangel Saint Michael in the Museum of Folk Architecture and Ethnography in Pyrohovo village near Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday. A truce had been announced for the Easter holiday, during which both sides accused the other of violations. »»»

Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday excise taxes on LPG and kerosene would be trimmed to ease the fuel price shock wrought by the US-Israeli war on Iran. "We were hoping for a good outcome from the peace talks (between) the US and Iran, but it appears they were unable to strik»»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education has firmly denied rumours circulating on social media claiming that distance learning will be extended until May 1, 2026. Related Topics:Education»»»

Suspected militants opened fire on a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing one of them and wounding four others before fleeing the scene, police said. Two attackers were killed when police returned fire, The Associated Press »»»

Nearly two-thirds ‌of Israelis oppose the Iran ceasefire, but the public is divided over whether Israel should respect the two-week truce or resume attacks on Iran, according to a poll from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The poll was the first national survey of Israelis conducted after the US»»»

China urged calm and restraint by all sides on Monday, following US President Donald Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after the failure of weekend talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Iran war. Before the war, most Iranian oil exports were shipped to China, the top global importer »»»

About 7,000 people, including approximately 4,500 census takers, were involved in the agricultural census in Kyrgyzstan. Zainidin Zhumaliev, Deputy Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, since March 20, census takers have covered 1,351,824 hou»»»

Dubai: The Capital Market Authority has introduced a new regulatory framework for virtual assets, setting out a broader and more structured rulebook for firms operating across the sector as activity continues to expand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The framework bri»»»

Dubai: Dubai has signed a strategic agreement with HSBC Bank Middle East to attract more international companies, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals to the emirate, as it steps up efforts to boost foreign capital inflows under its D33 economic agenda. The agreement, signed by th»»»

France will soon organize with Britain a conference aimed at restoring freedom of navigation on the Strait of Hormuz, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday, adding ‌that any ‌such naval mission ‌would ⁠be done on a ⁠strictly defensive basis only. "With regards to the Strait of Hormuz, we will be»»»

Pope Leo XIV has pushed back against criticism from US President Donald Trump, saying the Vatican’s calls for peace are rooted in the Gospel and not political positioning. Speaking to The Associated Press aboard the papal plane, Leo said it was “not understanding what the message of the Gospel is” »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s first cosmonaut, Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic Salizhan Sharipov, arrived in the southern capital on a working visit. As the City Hall reported, during his visit, the cosmonaut met with students from Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova secondary schools. The honored guest, who is the w»»»

Dubai: The death of Asha Bhosle on April 12, 2026, prompted an outpouring of tributes across India from politicians and industry veterans to a younger generation of actors eager to be seen marking the moment. But amid the grief, one post stood out and not in a way anyone intended. Actor Athiya Shet»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been ousted after 16 years in power, marking a dramatic political shift in one of Europe’s most closely watched elections. In a high-turnout vote, Orban conceded defeat to conservative challenger Peter Magyar, ending a long period of nationalist rule that h»»»

Contract soldier I. uulu A., who had previously sustained a serious gunshot wound at a border post, has died in the hospital. The State Border Service confirmed the news. Related news Border guard shoots himself at Irkeshtam post According to the agency, the soldier, 22, was hospitalized in Gulcho,»»»

A new Deputy Minister, Aida Isatbek kyzy, has been officially introduced at the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan. She was presented to the ministry’s staff by Zhyparisa Ryspekova, head of a social policy sector within the department responsible for preparing decisions »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Meteorology Department said that the country may experience strong northwesterly winds on April 15 and 16, 2026. According to the Department, winds will range from fresh to strong, raising the likelihood of dust in the air and reduced visibility in several areas. The department a»»»

Jordan and Syria signed more than 20 bilateral agreements and memorandums of understanding on Sunday, marking a significant step toward restoring strategic ties that had been frozen since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict in 2011. Jordanian diplomacy has dealt pragmatically with restoring relatio»»»

An Egyptian blogger has died after jumping from the 13th floor of a residential building in Alexandria’s Smouha district during a live broadcast on Facebook Reels, in an incident that has sparked widespread reaction and renewed debate over mental health and online safety. Authorities identified the»»»

Türkiye's foreign minister said on Monday he believed both Iran and the United States remain "sincere" about reaching a ceasefire despite the failure of Pakistan-mediated talks on the weekend. US President Donald Trump has blamed the Iranian republic's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions for t»»»

Israeli attacks on Lebanon intensified Monday, with more than 2,000 martyrs reported so far, as waves of airstrikes and drone attacks pounded southern villages, leaving widespread destruction and deepening fears of further escalation. The Israeli campaign showed no signs of slowing, with a marked e»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department has issued a warning of strong winds expected to affect the country on Wednesday and Thursday, April 15–16. According to the alert, northwesterly winds will range from fresh to strong, with a possibility of blowing dust that could reduce horizontal visibility »»»

A total of 17 notebooks and one ledger containing lists of names with corresponding sums, 113 sample ballots for the upcoming elections, and EUR 4,115 in cash have been seized in Pleven Region, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said in a Facebook post on Monday. The evidence »»»

Dubai: When Kite Beach Dubai lit up at sunrise on Sunday, it wasn't just the morning light that made it glow. Nearly 1,500 runners, draped in red, white, green and black, moved together along one of the city's most iconic waterfronts in a unique show of unity and gratitude. The community event, Run»»»

The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen on Monday of pouring cyanide in waters in the Spratly Islands, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea that has been the site of violent confrontations with Chinese vessels. Beijing claims the strategic South China Sea in nearly its entirety, despite a»»»

Iraq’s oil exports plunged in March to 18.6 million barrels, down from 99.87 million in February – a drop of 81.3 percent - due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to official figures released Monday. The state-run Organization for Marketing of Oil said revenues also have fallen to ju»»»

A Russian drone attack killed one person in Ukraine's frontline eastern Donetsk region on Sunday, Ukrainian police said on Monday, before the expiry of a ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter. Police said in a statement that an FPV (first-person-view) drone strike killed one person in the city of Druzh»»»

Dubai: What was meant to be a grand cinematic farewell for Tamil actor Vijay has instead turned into a crisis. Over five minutes of footage from Jana Nayagan, widely expected to be Vijay’s final film before his full-time entry into politics, leaked online on April 9 and 10, triggering outrage among»»»

Industrial output in Bulgaria posted a modest monthly increase in February 2026, but continued to decline sharply on an annual basis, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted data from the National Statistical Institute. On a monthly comparison, the industrial production index rose by 0.9% com»»»

A new building for Arabaev secondary school has been completed in Kochkor district, the press service of the Ministry of Construction reported. The facility is designed to accommodate 500 students. Construction began in 2023 and was financed using the republican budget. The total area of the buildi»»»

A suspect has been detained in Sokuluk district on charges of fraud after allegedly deceiving a farmer and unlawfully taking livestock worth 3,853,000 soms. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Chui region reported. According to police, the victim filed a complaint on April »»»

The second Home Away Sports Festival, held on Sunday 5 April 2026, was a resounding success, bringing together 196 blue-collar migrant workers for a full day of cricket, badminton, carnival games, music and community. Organised this year by Karam Kandhari and Aarin Taurani, in collaboration with Sm»»»

Tunis, April 13 (TAP) — The sky will be partly cloudy on Monday across Tunisia. Clouds will be temporarily dense in the northern and central areas, with a possibility of scattered and sometimes thundery rain, according to the National Institute of...»»»

The highly anticipated Edufair Abu Dhabi will take place from May 16–17 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, bringing together more than 25 prestigious universities and career service providers from the UAE and abroad. The event aims to help students and families identify the rig»»»

Two people ‌were killed and one injured by Russian troops in Ukraine's frontline eastern Donetsk region before the expiry of a ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter, a local official said on Monday, One person was killed in the city of Kramatorsk and one in Druzhkivka on Sunday, regional governor Vadym»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war and was not ⁠supporting a blockade of ⁠the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Starmer ⁠said it was vital to get the Strait reopened. "It is, in my view, vital t»»»

The president of the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions, Plamen Dimitrov, has warned that inflation in Bulgaria is likely to exceed earlier projections, even if fuel prices begin to decline. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he stressed that a formal meeting of the Tripartite Council h»»»

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