The Peninsula 7m

Regional tensions weigh on GCC outlook with short-term contraction and uneven impact across economies

Doha, Qatar: GCC economies are forecast to contract this year as recent regional escalations continue to weigh on economic activity, according to ICAEW’s latest Economic Insight Q1 2026 report, produced in partnership with Oxford Economics. Set against a softening global growth backdrop, the report»»»

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Al Majalla 12m

'Israel is exploiting Iran war to kill a Palestinian state'

In a wide-ranging conversation with Al Majalla, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin gave a measured yet unwavering assessment of where the Palestinian cause stands—and where it must go. She argues that Israel's conduct since the 1993 Oslo Accords has not only strained the peace pr»»»

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Gulf News 13m

US-Israel war on Iran, Day 34: What UAE residents need to know today

From missile interceptions near Abu Dhabi to travel, education and price updates, here’s what UAE residents need to know today as regional tensions continue to impact daily life. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Missile intercepted near Abu Dhabi e»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

France reclaims top spot, Qatar climb to 55

Doha, Qatar: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 runners-up France are at the top of FIFA Men’s World Rankings for the first time since September 2018 Spain while Argentina have dropped down to second and third place, respectively. World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar, who have also qualified for the 2026 tournament, »»»

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France24 21m

Artemis II launches historic flyby lunar mission with diverse crew

Four astronauts – three Americans and one Canadian – blasted off Wednesday on NASA’s Artemis II, humanity’s first lunar flight in over 50 years. The 32-storey rocket soared from Kennedy Space Center, marking the start of a decade-long plan for sustainable Moon exploration and a future landing near »»»

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Al Awsat 28m

Iran Fires Missiles at Israel after Trump Threatens Weeks of Strikes

Israel said it came under Iranian missile fire on Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Iranian republic into the "Stone Ages" with heavy strikes in the next two to three weeks. In a speech from the White House, Trump sought to reassure war-weary Americans that the militar»»»

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UPI 37m

Democrats assail, Republicans praise Trump's Iran war addresss - UPI.com

Democrats criticized while Republicans praised President Donald Trump's Wednesday night address to the nation on the war in Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Democrats late Wednesday lambasted President Donald Trump's Iran war address to the nation for shifting ti»»»

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Al Awsat 40m

Trump Takes a Dig at Macron, Saying Wife Treats Him 'Badly'

US President Donald Trump made fun of the French president and his wife during a private lunch Wednesday, as he lambasted NATO allies for not joining the war against Iran that has roiled the Middle East. "We didn't need them, but I asked anyway," Trump told a private lunch in a video posted briefly»»»

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RT 1h

BBC sacks presenter Scott Mills over ‘personal conduct’

The BBC has been embroiled in yet another scandal involving child sexual abuse allegations against one of its top presenters. On Monday, the British state broadcaster confirmed that it fired the star of its Radio 2 breakfast show, Scott Mills, “following allegations about his personal conduct.” It »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE warns against scam messages impersonating officials

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has warned the public against scam messages impersonating the ministry, as scammers attempt to obtain personal information. In a statement, the ministry said the messages falsely claim recipients have committed legal violations and urge them to follow urgent inst»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Surging Terrorism by Israeli Settlers in West Bank Condemned but Unpunished

Violence by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has reached unprecedented levels since the start of the war with Iran, with NGOs and opposition figures denouncing an environment of impunity. While so-called "Jewish terrorism" has drawn widespread condemnation b»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Trump tells Americans that Iran war ending as popularity dips

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump on Wednesday made his case for attacking Iran in his first nationwide address more than a month into the war, insisting the United States was close to victory as his approval rating sinks. In an evening speech from the White House, Trump broke littl»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Spot a scam or fake website in Dubai? Here's how to report it instantly

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA) has introduced a new service through the “Amer” Contact Centre , enabling residents to report cybersecurity incidents and suspicious online activities. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen digital safety »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Venezuela’s Rodriguez Calls Lifting of Sanctions Step Toward Normalizing Ties With US

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez believes that the lifting of US sanctions against her is a step toward normalizing bilateral relations. On Wednesday, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control said that Rodriguez was removed from its sanctions list. "President Trump’s decision is a signifi»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump Says US Will Hit Iran Hard in Next 2-3 Weeks, Threatens 'Stone Age'

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will intensify strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and threatened to bring the country to the "Stone Ages." The US military "core strategic objectives" amid its ongoing military operation against Iran are nearly achieve»»»

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BNE 2h

Venezuela opens for business, but investors weigh promise against reality

The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»

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BNE 2h

Venezuela opens for business, but investors weigh promise against reality

The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 2h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 2h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 2h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 2h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

intellinews.com
France24 2h

Trump to deliver 'important update' on Iran war in televised speech

Donald Trump will give an “important update” on the Iran war in a prime-time televised address to the American nation on Wednesday evening, which is expected to reiterate the president's timeline for rolling back US military operations in the region. US President Donald Tru»»»

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UPI 2h

White House address: Trump says Iran war goals nearing completion - UPI.com

1 of 6 | President Donald Trump delivers a prime-time address to the nation from the Cross Hall in the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Trump used the address to update the public on the month-long war in Iran. Pool photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Oil price spike: Brent, WTI jump nearly 5% after Trump's Iran speech

Oil futures showed mixed movements Thursday morning (April 2, 2026) amid ongoing volatility tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict. As of the latest snapshot: WTI Crude rose to $103.69, up +$3.57 (+3.57%). Brent Crude climbed to $105.53, up +$4.37 (+4.32%). Murban Crude (UAE benchmark) fell to $103.63, dow»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Indian schools in Dubai home deliver books to students ahead of online reopening

Dubai/Sharjah: As Dubai's Indian schools prepare to begin Academic Year 2026–27 online, several institutions are going the extra mile, quite literally, by delivering textbooks and other school supplies straight to students' doorsteps Dubai's Indian schools are scheduled to reopen online on April 6,»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE residents told situation safe after defence operation against Iran aerial threats

UAE authorities (Ministry of Defence) confirmed the situation is safe following successful interceptions of Iranian missile and drone threats, allowing residents to resume normal activities while remaining cautious. Residents received official alerts via mobile phones acknowledging successful neutr»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Trump’s Nato threat rattles alliance as global economy reels from Iran's choking of Hormuz

Of all the pressure tactics in Donald Trump’s playbook, threatening to pull the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) has always been one of the most powerful—and destabilizing. Asked by The Telegraph whether he was reconsidering US membership in the Western military al»»»

gulfnews.com
RT 7h

It’s time to ban smartphones in schools

By this time, we are all familiar with the image of some harried schoolteacher attempting to maintain control over a classroom where the majority of students are transfixed by their smartphones instead of the dusty chalkboard. The dangers of social media for the minds of young and old alike has alr»»»

rt.com
BNE 8h

Venezuela opens for business, but investors weigh promise against reality

The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»

intellinews.com
France24 8h

Trump administration lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s interim leader

The US has lifted sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president, in a significant shift following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. The move comes as relations between Washington and Caracas begin to thaw, with Rodriguez taking steps to open the country’s energy sector to US companies aft»»»

france24.com
Qatar Tribune 8h

Qatar participates in 43rd sessionof Arab Interior Ministers Council

QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held on Wednesday via videoconference. Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani led the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the session»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

MSDF to host first Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday

QNA Doha Under the esteemed patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) will organise the first edition of the “Rawda Award” for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday to honour the winning social initiatives. The Rawda Award»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

MoT moves Autonomous E-Mobility Forum from April to September 7-9

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has moved the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum to September 7-9, 2026, against the backdrop of the current regional situation. The Forum was initially scheduled this April 7-9. Organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Qatar Press Centre warns of threat to detained Palestinian journalists

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Centre has expressed deep concern over the fate of Palestinian journalists detained in Israeli prisons, warning of serious risks following the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a draft law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners. In a statement, the c»»»

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Albanian Daily News 8h

US Embassy Warns of Possible Iran-Linked Threats in Albania, Authorities Dismiss Concerns

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana on Wednesday warned that groups linked to Iran may target entities associated with the United States or Iranian opposition members in Albania, urging American citizens to exercise increased vigilance.The Embassy said potential targets could also include public locations s»»»

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BNE 8h

Gulf interest, market jitters and EU delays shape Ukraine’s defence industry outlook

Ukraine’s defence sector is drawing growing interest from Gulf states even as financial pressures mount and European support faces delays, reported Ukraine Business News. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his recent tour »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

Gulf interest, market jitters and EU delays shape Ukraine’s defence industry outlook

Ukraine’s defence sector is drawing growing interest from Gulf states even as financial pressures mount and European support faces delays, reported Ukraine Business News. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his recent tour »»»

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BNE 8h

Ust-Luga and Primorsk to their lowest levels since pre-war time

Russia has lost over $1bn in oil export revenues Ukraine’s week-long attacks on its two most important Baltic Sea ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk. Weekly shipments through both ports have fallen by two-thirds. However, as U»»»

intellinews.com
Jordan Times 9h

Germany growth forecasts slashed as Mideast war hits economy


BERLIN — Leading economic institutes more than halved their growth forecasts for Germany on Wednesday, warning that the energy shock caused by the Middle East war would hit Europe's top economy hard.

A group of leading institutes slashed their joint growth forecast for 2026 to 0.6 per cent, down »»»

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France24 9h

Trump strongly considering pulling US out of NATO, Britain's Telegraph reports

US President Donald Trump said he was strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO in an interview published Wednesday by Britain's Daily Telegraph, describing the Western alliance as a "paper tiger". The threat comes after European allies declined to join his war against Iran. U»»»

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France24 9h

Trump attends birthright citizenship hearing at Supreme Court in historic first

In a historic first, Donald Trump became the first US sitting president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday as it weighed his bid to restrict birthright citizenship. During more than two hours of questioning, justices from across the ideological spectrum assessed the policy’s»»»

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France24 9h

The Observers - Bedouins in Israel’s Negev desert face bomb shelter shortage

As Iranian and Hezbollah air strikes on Israel continue, tens of thousands of Bedouins living in the country’s southern Negev desert have no access to shelters. While some NGOs are attempting to install mobile shelters, they are primarily calling on the government to take action, denouncing "discri»»»

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France24 9h

Eye on Africa - No safe places for women in Darfur, report warns

In tonight’s edition, Doctors Without Borders sounds the alarm over Sudan, warning that sexual violence against women and girls is being used as a weapon of war. Also, a Tunisian court has handed down a two-year prison sentence to news website editor Ghassen Ben Khelifa, in the latest prosecution t»»»

france24.com
RT 9h

Anthropic has mistakenly leaked its own internal Claude code

AI giant Anthropic has mistakenly published its own top secret internal code, triggering a viral wave of github rewrites and inflicting potentially catastrophic commercial damage on the Amazon-backed business model. The developer of the Claude chatbot described the incident as a release issue “caus»»»

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