Al Awsat 1m

What Does a ‘Blockade of the Blockade’ in the Strait of Hormuz Mean?

When Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz, it did not physically seal the waterway — for example, by fully mining it. Instead, it barred ships and oil tankers belonging to Gulf littoral states, as well as vessels from countries it considers adversaries, chiefly the United States and Israel, fro»»»

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BNE 7m

Germany grants new $234mn climate loan to South Africa amid grid strain

Germany has agreed to extend a new €200mn ($234mn) concessional climate loan to South Africa to help finance grid upgrades and renewable energy investment, foreign minister Ronald Lamola said on April 13 after talks with German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Berlin. »»»

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The Peninsula 14m

Commercial Bank reports Q1 2026 net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR538.3m

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced yesterday its financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026. The Group reported Net Profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR538.3m for Q1 2026. The year-on-year movement in profit was supported by resilient operati»»»

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UPI 25m

Kim Jong Un oversees cruise, anti-ship missile tests from warship - UPI.com

North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon, state media reported Tuesday. The missile test, as seen in this image, took place Sunday from an undisclosed location. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 14 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un »»»

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The Peninsula 26m

Al Shamal’s protest after defeat to Qatar SC adds twist to QSL title race

Doha, Qatar: Following a 0-2 defeat to 10-man Qatar SC in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) yesterday, Al Shamal lodged a formal complaint with the Qatar Football Association (QFA), alleging that the opposition fielded an ineligible player. The result at Al Bayt Stadium dealt a major blow to Al Shamal’s»»»

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France24 35m

Crans-Montana mayor says unaware of six-year safety lapse before Swiss bar fire that killed 41

Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud said on Monday he was unaware safety checks had not been conducted for six years at a Swiss ski resort bar where a fire during New Year celebrations killed 41 people. Prosecutors are investigating the blaze, with nine people, including Feraud, under criminal inves»»»

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Novinite 41m

Fuel Prices Rise in Bulgaria: Diesel Nears 1.80 Euros, Petrol Also Up

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have continued to edge upward, with diesel and gasoline both registering increases in the days following the Easter holiday. According to market data, the average price of A95 petrol currently stands at around 1.48 euros per liter, while diesel has reached approximately 1.78»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Dubai announces major 1 million sq ft Al Jaddaf mixed-use community near Etihad Rail hub

Dubai: Dubai is set to add a major new urban district to its skyline, with Al Ghurair Development unveiling plans for a one-million-square-foot mixed-use masterplan community in Al Jaddaf. The new development, located in Dubai Creek Harbour, will combine homes, offices, hospitality, retail and cult»»»

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BNE 49m

Russia warns of danger of war resuming as US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect

The Kremlin has warned that the danger of war resuming in the Middle East has not been averted after US-Iran negotiations ended without result, as a US naval blockade of Iranian ports came into effect on April 13. "The dan»»»

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BNE 49m

South Korean industry faces crisis over critical material shortages

South Korea’s semiconductor and pharmaceutical sectors face critical supply disruptions as uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint deepens, the Korea JoongAng Daily reports. The economic consequences of a blockade could prove more debilitating than surging energy prices, as the coun»»»

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BNE 49m

Russia warns of danger of war resuming as US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect

The Kremlin has warned that the danger of war resuming in the Middle East has not been averted after US-Iran negotiations ended without result, as a US naval blockade of Iranian ports came into effect on April 13. "The dan»»»

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24 News Agency 54m

Military Technology Museum in Germany bars entry to citizens of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A military technology museum in Germany has banned entry to citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, and 21 other countries. «Due to military security requirements, access to the collection is currently prohibited for citizens of states included in the list defined in Section 13 (17) of»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Bahrain banks offer loan deferrals as central bank injects liquidity

Dubai: Bahrain has moved to cushion households and businesses with a broad package of loan relief and liquidity support, aiming to keep credit flowing and ease repayment pressure during a period of economic strain. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Central Bank of Ba»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Stomach pain leads to shocking discovery: thermometer inside man for decades

Beijing: A 32-year-old man in China was found to have a thermometer inside his body nearly two decades after accidentally swallowing it as a child, according to media reports. The case came to light after the man sought medical attention for recurring stomach pain. An X-ray examination revealed a l»»»

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France24 1h

Tech 24 - Why Anthropic’s new AI model is too powerful to release

One of the world's leading AI companies has built a model so powerful that it refuses to fully release it publicly just yet, prompting urgent talks from Wall Street to financial regulators in the UK. Anthropic says its new AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, is so advanced at finding software weakness»»»

france24.com
UPI 1h

Mexican man is 16th migrant to die in ICE custody this year - UPI.com

A Mexican immigrant died Saturday in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Louisiana. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- A 49-year-old Mexican man died in U.S. immigration custody late last week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said, becoming the 16th »»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

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BNE 1h

UPDATE: Pakistan launches Iran transit corridor with first shipment to Central Asia

Pakistan has formally launched a new overland trade corridor to Central Asia via Iran, dispatching its first export consignment from Karachi to Tashkent, customs officials told The Express Tribune on April 13. The move ope»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran war is pushing the CRINK alliance closer together, turning it into a military alliance

One of the upsets of the war in Iran has been to drive the members of the CRINK alliance (China, Russia, Iran and North Korea) into a closer military cooperation that is not in the West's interests. In the same way that th»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Iran war is pushing the CRINK alliance closer together, turning it into a military alliance

One of the upsets of the war in Iran has been to drive the members of the CRINK alliance (China, Russia, Iran and North Korea) into a closer military cooperation that is not in the West's interests. In the same way that th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

Peru hands its future to the right as Fujimori and López Aliaga head to June runoff

Peru's general election of April 12 has confirmed what polls had long suggested: a second round on June 7 between Keiko Fujimori of Fuerza Popular and Rafael López Aliaga of Renovación Popular, whilst simultaneously producing an institutional crisis severe enough to cloud whatever mandate eith»»»

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BNE 1h

ADB projects slower growth in all of Asia

For decades after globalisation and interconnected digitally enhanced international commerce, Asia has been the world's most reliable source of economic momentum. According to an outlook forecast report by the Asian Develo»»»

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BNE 1h

COMMENT: The US naval blockade of Iran won't work

The US is moving to choke Iran’s oil lifeline. The market is starting to price something much bigger because the Trump administration naval blockade of Iran is not going to work. US President Donald Trump has announced a n»»»

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