The Peninsula 18m

Bangladesh measles crisis deepens as child deaths reach 194

Dhaka: Bangladesh has recorded 194 child deaths due to measles in an outbreak that began last month, while the number of suspected child cases has exceeded 28,000, government data showed on Thursday. Between three and five children have died from the disease every day for the past week. Five childr»»»

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Middle East Observer 19m

Gold Eases Near $4,700 as Dollar and Oil Press Markets Amid Hormuz Tensions

Global — Gold prices retreated toward $4,700 per ounce, declining by nearly 1%, as a stronger US dollar and rising oil prices weighed on the metal, according to data reported by Bloomberg. The pullback follows the extension of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which has shifted market»»»

Middle East Observer 23m

Gold Eases Near $4,700 as Dollar and Oil Press Markets Amid Hormuz Tensions

Global — Gold prices retreated toward $4,700 per ounce, declining by nearly 1%, as a stronger US dollar and rising oil prices weighed on the metal, according to data reported by Bloomberg. The pullback follows the extension of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which has shifted market»»»

RT 24m

US Navy secretary exits administration effective immediately

US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has stepped down in an abrupt move announced by the Pentagon without any public explanation or indication that his exit was linked to the naval blockade of Iran. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement that Phelan was “departing the administration” at on»»»

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Naharnet 35m

Salam says Lebanon won't sign any agreement without Israel's full withdrawal

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has urged the Trump administration to pressure Israel to scale back its demands and end its military invasion of the country. In an interview with the Washington Post, Salam said Lebanon could not sign any agreement that does not include a “full withdrawal” of Israeli for»»»

The Peninsula 35m

Pentagon says US forces boarded tanker carrying Iranian oil

Washington, United States: The US Defense Department said Thursday its forces boarded a vessel in the Indian Ocean that was providing material support to Iran, the second time it had done so in three days. "Overnight, US forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the »»»

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Gulf News 45m

Iran’s Hormuz tolls defy global law, set dangerous precedent

Dubai: Iran’s move to impose and reportedly collect tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz marks a direct challenge to international law and a dangerous escalation in its confrontation with the United States and its allies. A senior Iranian parliament official has claimed that Tehran»»»

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Naharnet 47m

Adwan decries parliament inaction over war decisions, says LF to have a major stance later

MP George Adwan said Thursday at a press conference held by the Strong Republic bloc in parliament that "what happened over the past two years is that a certain faction dragged Lebanon into a war in support of Gaza, and the result was the destruction of Gaza and hundreds of thousands of martyrs. Th»»»

Sana 56m

Syria’s economic prospects: priorities and challenges

Damascus, April 23 (SANA) After one year in power, Syria’s government is focusing on reintegrating the country into the global political and economic system, seeking to end decades of sanctions and isolation. While officials say the most difficult phase has passed, the country still faces deep stru»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE flights disrupted: Where you can still travel today

Dubai: Air travel across the UAE continues to operate under strain nearly two months after the US-Israel-Iran conflict that erupted on February 28, with airlines relying on restricted air corridors, longer flight paths, and reduced schedules to maintain connectivity. The aviation sector has been am»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE crisis resilience sets global standard for stability

There is a unique sense of pride that comes from witnessing a nation transform challenges into a masterclass in stability. Over the past 50 days, as regional uncertainty dominated global headlines, I have watched the UAE once again demonstrate why it stands as a global standard for crisis managemen»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Five new sheep pox cases recorded in two weeks

Five new cases of the deadly livestock disease sheep pox have been recorded in the second fortnight of April, authorities said Thursday, while a total 486,666 animals have been culled since the epidemic started. The Rural Development ministry said 2,152 cases of sheep or goat pox have been recorded»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008

London: Both chambers of Britain's parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to stop anyone born after January 1, 2009 (now aged 17) from taking up smoking. Health minister Wes Streeting ca»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Gold Slips on Inflation Concerns as High Oil Prices and Stronger Dollar Weigh

Gold prices fell on Thursday, pressured by a stronger dollar and elevated oil prices that stoked inflation worries, as investors tried to assess the conflict direction from stalled US-Iran talks. Spot gold was down 0.9% at $4,696.71 per ounce, as of 1135 GMT. US gold futures for June delivery fell »»»

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Gulf News 1h

ADCB posts record Q1 profit as loan growth, diversification drive earnings

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank reported a record first-quarter profit, supported by strong lending growth, higher fee income and improved efficiency, as it navigated an evolving operating environment. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Profit befor»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Pentagon Says US Intercepted Majestic X Ship in Indian Ocean, Carrying Oil From Iran

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Armed Forces intercepted the Majestic X ship in the Indian Ocean, allegedly carrying oil from Iran, the Pentagon said on Thursday. "Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X tran»»»

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RT 1h

Fire breaks out aboard identity-fluid $8bn USS Zumwalt

Three sailors were injured after a fire broke out aboard USS Zumwalt while the stealth destroyer was sitting pierside at HII Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, undergoing a costly modernization meant to give the ship a whole new identity. One sailor was taken to a local hospital in st»»»

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UPI 1h

Trump says he is under 'no pressure' to bring an end to war with Iran - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday there was no time pressure to end the war with Iran and no deadline for when American military action would resume in the absence of a deal, saying the Iranians were more fearful of the U.S. maritime blockade than they were of the bombing. Photo by Dan»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What makes workplace stress dangerous? New report reveals nearly 900,000 deaths a year

Dubai: Workplace stress is no longer just a matter of fatigue or burnout. A new report by the United Nations' International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed that it is linked to nearly 900,000 deaths every year worldwide. The study entitled “The psychosocial working environment: Global develo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Huge ancient statue possibly of Ramses II found by chance in Egypt

A massive granite statue discovered in Sharqia during residential excavation, believed to date to the era of Ramses II; transferred to San al-Hagar for examination and restoration near Tell el-Faraoun under strict legal supervision A massive ancient granite statue believed to date back to the era o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why viewers can’t ignore Anubhav Sinha’s disturbing thriller Assi out on Zee5

Dubai: Indian filmmaker Anubhav Sinha’s latest Hindi-language rape trial drama Assi is not an easy watch and it’s not meant to be. Starring Kani Kusruti, Tapsee Pannu, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, and Mohammed Zeeshan, the compelling and visceral courtroom procedural out on Zee5 now delves into sexua»»»

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Arab News 1h

Cricket’s battle not to be overshadowed by the IPL

On April 25, the Indian Premier League will be halfway through its 19th edition. Coverage of it dominates the Indian-owned and based cricket media. Last week, Harsha Bhogle, one of its long-serving commentators and journalists, declared that the IPL “has to be one of the greatest sporting phenomena»»»

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Arab News 1h

Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says

BANGKOK: More ‌than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the impacts of the Iran war including disruptions to fuel and ​fertilizer supplies just as farmers are planting crops, UN development chief Alexander De Croo said on Thursday. Fertilizer shortages — worsened by the blocking o»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Nearly 180 migrants cross from Libya to Crete on Thursday

Authorities on Crete responded to three separate incidents involving nearly 180 migrants reaching the southern Aegean island by boat on Thursday morning, the state-run Athens Macedonian News Agency reported. The first incident involved a boat that was spotted by a Frontex EU border patrol vessel so»»»

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RT 2h

Trump reportedly draws up NATO ‘naughty list’ after Iran war split

The White House has reportedly drawn up a NATO “naughty and nice” list, sorting member states into tiers as it considers how to reward countries that backed the US war against Iran and punish those that did not. According to Politico, the internal paper was prepared ahead of NATO Secretary General »»»

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Arab News 2h

Ali Azaizeh shines for Al-Shabab to set international sights

BARCELONA: A feature of Jordan’s rise to footballing prominence over the past two years has been their fearsome attacking triumvirate. Stade Rennais’ Musa Al-Taamari might win all the plaudits but his partners in crime, Ali Olwan and Yazan Al-Naimat, scored the goals that delivered World Cup qualif»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US–Iran war clock: May 1 deadline puts Trump under pressure

As the United States edges closer to a critical May 1 deadline in its war with Iran, a decades-old law is quietly becoming one of the most consequential forces shaping the next phase of the conflict. Nearly eight weeks after Washington joined Israeli strikes against Iran, President Donald Trump fac»»»

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Al Manar 2h

The Israeli army is aware that Hezbollah carried out operations over the past two days but has not disclosed them publicly: Hebrew media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Israeli army is aware that Hezbollah carried out operations over the past two days but has not disclosed them publicly: Hebrew media 23»»»

Arab News 2h

King Charles on US mission to bolster UK’s special relationship with royalist Trump

LONDON: Britain’s King Charles heads to the United States next week for the most high-profile trip of his reign so far, on a mission to shore up the future ​of the two allies’ “special relationship” which the Iran war has plunged to its lowest point in 70 years. The state visit marks the 250th anni»»»

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Business-review 2h

Catalin Albu (Publicis): “We are fundamentally changing our approach by moving from selling big ideas to an Outcome-First philosophy”

As part of BR’s new interview series with professionals in the Media & Marketing sector, we sat down with Catalin Albu, Associate Managing Director at Publicis Romania, and talked about the agency’s last year and the near future, AI implementation & trends, as well as what will impact the industry »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Organised crime turns UK mini-marts into drug trade hotspots

Dubai A shocking investigation by the BBC has uncovered how illegal drugs — including cocaine, cannabis, laughing gas and prescription pills — are being openly sold in mini-marts across UK High Streets, exposing what officials describe as a growing “cancer” of organised crime. Undercover reporters »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Tanzania poll violence claimed 518 lives: government enquiry

Dar es Salaam: Violence around Tanzania's election in October last year left 518 dead, a commission of enquiry organised by the government said Thursday, giving a figure far below opposition estimates. "The total number of deaths resulting from the general elections was 518, of whom 490 were male,"»»»

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Gulf News 2h

'You feel like a supercar': Inside Dubai Autodrome’s community nights

Dubai: On a Wednesday evening at Dubai Autodrome, an 80-year-old man walks briskly ahead of his daughter, lapping the circuit with more energy than people half his age. Nearby, a 13-year-old cyclist carves through the track he has been dreaming of riding for years. A triathlete spots a friend, then»»»

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Business-review 3h

Analysis: Gold market undergoes normal consolidation despite talk of collapse

Recently, headlines have increasingly focused on the decline of gold, with some even suggesting a ‘collapse’ of 20% to 25%. However, when looking at the full picture, the situation is different. Gold underwent a correction after hitting an all-time high at the beginning of 2026, but has since recov»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Why UAE currency swap talks reflect economic strength, not stress

Dubai: Discussions over a potential currency swap line between the UAE and the US have drawn scrutiny this week, with analysts and officials stressing the move reflects precautionary planning rather than any sign of financial strain in the economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

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Arab News 3h

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports

A ​top envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The plan is an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the American president’s»»»

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UPI 3h

S. Korean special envoy calls for safe Hormuz transit in meeting with Iran's FM - UPI.com

This photo, released by Iran's foreign ministry on Thursday, shows South Korea's special envoy, Chung Byung-ha (L), meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran. Photo Courtesy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran South Korea's special envoy to Iran has m»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Video: Strait of Hormuz blockade drives surge in Panama Canal traffic

Dubai: The war in the Middle East has boosted demand to move vital cargo through the Panama Canal to such an extent that one vessel carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) paid $4 million to skip the line and avoid a wait that can take up to five days, according to an official report. The change follo»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Iran official says Tehran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls

A senior Iranian parliament official said on Thursday that Tehran has received the first revenue from tolls it imposed on the strategic Strait of Hormuz in its war with the United States and Israel. "The first revenue received from the Strait of Hormuz tolls was deposited into the Central Bank acco»»»

Arab News 4h

Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

BEIRUT: Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks in Washington on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the two neighbors with a long history of hostile relation»»»

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Gulf News 4h

US–Iran talks: Can a deal secure Gulf interests this time?

Amid clear signs of uncertainty and the continued “arm-wrestling”-style negotiations between the United States and Iran, the sudden decline in what only a few days ago was described as an imminent agreement or settlement to end the war between the two sides, mediated by Pakistan, raises many fundam»»»

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UPI 4h

Senate Republicans again block Democrats' bid to limit war powers - UPI.com

Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a fifth Democrat bid to curb President Donald Trump's ability to wage war with Iran. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo April 23 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans have again blocked the Democrats from curbing President Donald Trump's ability to wage war»»»

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Arab News 4h

Iran official says Tehran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls

A senior Iranian parliament official said on Thursday that Tehran has received the first revenue from tolls it imposed on the strategic Strait of Hormuz in its war with the United States and Israel. "The first revenue received from the Strait of Hormuz tolls was deposited into the Central Bank acco»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE Friday sermon to focus on loyalty, warns against betrayal of the nation

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf UAE) has announced that this week’s Friday sermon across all mosques in the UAE will be delivered under the title: “Whoever betrays our nation is not one of us”. In guidance issued to imams, the authority stressed that betrayal o»»»

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Arab News 4h

Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report

WASHINGTON: A Pentagon assessment said it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines, which could keep oil prices high, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. Iran has all but blocked the vital waterway since the start of a war with the United States an»»»

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BNE 4h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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BNE 4h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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BNE 4h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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BNE 4h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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BNE 4h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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