Oil prices fell in early Tokyo trading Tuesday (April 21, 2026) as markets focused on expectations for fresh Iran-US talks in Islamabad, with traders betting diplomacy could ease Middle East supply risks. OilPrice.com data showed WTI crude at $86.58, down 0.84, or 0.96%, while Brent crude stood at »»»

Dubai: The UAE is beginning to feel the first real pulse of summer, with temperatures already climbing above seasonal norms, even as unsettled spring weather continues to bring the chance of rain in the days ahead. On Monday, temperatures in parts of the country touched 40°C, a notable spike for Ap»»»

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) claimed that the United States is in a strong position in its ongoing conflict with Iran, asserting that American military actions have weakened Tehran, even as fresh diplomatic talks are set to begin. He said the US was "winning" and »»»

The FAA has grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket because although its launch was successful, one of the engines on its second stage did not fire properly when it got to space, which resulted in the spacecraft releasing a communications satellite in too low of an orbit to be useful. Photo by Joe »»»

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick following the publication of an article on Friday alleging the director had a drinking problem that could pose a threat ​to national security. The magazine’s story, initially titled “Kash Pate»»»

SEATTLE: An Iranian citizen who was indicted more than a decade ago on charges that he shipped military sonar equipment from the US to Iran in violation of American trade sanctions has been extradited to Seattle, the Justice Department said Monday. Reza Dindar, 44, was indicted in 2014 on charges t»»»

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: US authorities “got the wrong man” when they charged an alleged Daesh militant in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the American military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, a defense attorney said Monday at the start of the man’s trial in Virginia.»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Air ​Force secretary extended the life of the A-10 “Warthog” attack plane until 2030, sparing the aging but beloved close air support aircraft that has played an important role in Iran from an earlier retirement deadline of 2026. “We will EXTEND the A-10 ‘Warthog’ platform to 203»»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, current regional developments following the Iranian missile attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and a »»»

CAIRO: Egypt condemned a foiled plot targeting the security and stability of the United Arab Emirates, after Emirati authorities announced dismantling a network accused of planning terrorist and sabotage operations. In a statement carried by Ahram Online on Monday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign »»»

Canada’s historical overdependence on the US has put it in a vulnerable position and Ottawa should now adopt a more diversified approach to trade, Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated. The US is Canada’s largest trading partner, accounting for 72% of its exports in 2025, according to Scotiabank. H»»»

Dubai: A fragile ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran conflict is giving investors a brief window to reassess positions, with analysts pointing to a more selective and cautious approach. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Market behaviour in recent days reflects a reset in sen»»»

AMMAN: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan condemned a terrorist plot aimed at undermining the national unity and stability of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as reprehensible attempt to threaten the country's security and safety. Get updated faster and»»»

ABU DHABI: The Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemned, in the strongest terms, the plots of the terrorist organisation linked to the “Wilayat al-Faqih” in Iran which was involved in secret activities aimed at undermining national unity and destabilising the security and stability of the United»»»

Tehran: Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref on Sunday (local time) warned that stability in the Strait of Hormuz comes at a cost, stating that the country cannot be expected to ensure maritime security while facing restrictions on its own oil exports, amid escalating tensions with the Un»»»

Denver-area organizations say the stance, which makes them ineligible for state universal pre-K funding, is unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday that it will hear a case brought by the Archdiocese of Denver and other Catholic preschools that object to the state refusing to fund t»»»

Apple CEO Tim Cook (R) on Monday announced that he is stepping down from his position in September and that he will be replaced by John Ternus (L) with whom he is seen walking on the Apple campus in Cupertino, Calif. Photo courtesy Apple April 20 (UPI) -- Apple announced Monday that Tim Cook has de»»»

Iran has informed mediators that it will send a delegation to Islamabad on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) to take part in negotiations, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing "sources". Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Until late on Monday (April 2»»»

The United States will host new talks Thursday between Israel and Lebanon aimed at encouraging an agreement, a US official told AFP, after the start of a shaky US-brokered ceasefire. The talks will take place at the State Department in Washington, again at the level of ambassadors. "We will continu»»»

Walls sit on crushed vehicles at the Amazon Hub in Edwardsville, Ill., on December 11, 2021. Data indicates Illinois has had more tornadoes so far in 2026 than any other state. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo The state of Illinois is the new severe weather champion of the nation, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha During periods of conflict, when the world is changing and breaking news feels endless, it can be tempting to remain glued to the phone or TV. Many people feel the best way to alleviate their anxiety is to chronically consume information from all possible sources. However,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a heartfelt gesture recognising community spirit and resilience, the Embassy of India, Doha, along with leading Indian community organisations in Qatar, expressed deep appreciation for the dedicated volunteers who have been tirelessly supporting the Indian diaspora duri»»»

Tribune News Network Doha A Special Consular Camp organised by the Embassy of India, Doha at Imara Healthcare in Asian Town on April 17 was successfully conducted with the active support of the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), drawing an encouraging response from members of the Indian comm»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) hosted a vibrant cultural evening titled “Wednesday Fiesta — Celebration of Indian Arts and Culture” on April 15 at the ICC Ashoka Hall, bringing together members of the Indian community in Qatar for an engaging showcase of music, dance and»»»

TEHRAN: Iran's top ​negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said ‌on ‌Monday ​that Tehran ‌does ⁠not ​accept negotiations ⁠with the U.S. under ⁠threats. He said ‌in ‌a ​post ‌on ‌X that U.S. President Donald ‌Trump was seeking to turn ⁠the ⁠negotiating table into a "table of surren»»»

Iran said Monday it had not decided whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, while President Donald Trump vowed no let-up in a blockade and threatened to start bombing again when ceasefire ends on Wednesday night. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was r»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Afternoon classes were underway on Sept. 9, 2025, when the building at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) began to shake. Students in a Gulf politics class watched as their professor, Dr. Mehran Kamrava, paused before saying, “That is a bomb, class is over.” Within minu»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has launched a website pertaining to the Graduation Ceremony Class of 2026, which falls under a special tab on the university’s official website. The ceremony website includes information on a number of topics related to the main ceremonies of the gra»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Monday announced ASPETAR, one of the world’s foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals, as its Official Medical Partner of all major AFC club competitions as well as several national team competitions through to June 2029.»»»

QNA Brussels Qatar acknowledges the critical importance of continuing to hold regular meetings the Global Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, which contributes to strengthening international coordination and moving from political affirmations to practical steps leading to th»»»

Share: File – Lebanese bank customers hold pictures of the owners of Lebanese banks and caretaker PM Najib Mikati and Central bank chief calling them “the enemies of society”, during a protest in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, 11 June 2022. (EPA) France is investigating allegations that two Lebanese ban»»»

RIYADH: It was a night to remember for Al-Ahli fans. The Greens have progressed to their second consecutive AFC Champions League Elite final after beating Japan’s Vissel Kobe 2-1. It was no ordinary victory, however. Rather, it epitomized the spirit Al-Ahli have shown since Matthias Jaissle’s appoi»»»

CAIRO: A high-profile paramilitary commander in Sudan has changed sides and joined the country’s army in a move welcomed by army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan shortly after the war entered its fourth year. Burhan on Sunday welcomed Maj. Gen. Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, who defected earlier this month from»»»

CAIRO: A high-profile paramilitary commander in Sudan has changed sides and joined the country’s army in a move welcomed by army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan shortly after the war entered its fourth year. Burhan on Sunday welcomed Maj. Gen. Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, who defected earlier this month from»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to take overLouis Oelofse with Reuters, APJohn Ternus, who has long focused ​on design and ‌products at Apple, will lead the iPhone maker as it gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence. https:/»»»

US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges is “perfectly acceptable,” Washington’s envoy to the UN Mike Waltz has said, dismissing accusations of potential war crimes. Speaking on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday, Waltz insisted that “all options are on the table” reg»»»

Israel has destroyed any chance of success in US-Iran talks by pushing Washington to kill Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to former senior foreign policy adviser to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marine Corps veteran James Webb. In an exclusive interview with Afshin Rattansi’s ‘Going Un»»»

A hiker holds onto the chains of the Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park. File Photo courtesy NPS A hiker died Friday after falling from the steep and narrow Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park, according to the National Park Service and local media reports. Park rangers responded to »»»

New York, April 20 (SANA) Oil prices rose more than 5 percent on Monday amid growing concerns that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran could unravel following the detention of an Iranian cargo vessel by US authorities and the continued suspension of navigation through the strategic Str»»»

ISTANBUL: A court in southern Turkiye sentenced eight people on Monday to prison terms over a 2024 cable car accident in the coastal resort of Antalya that killed one passenger and injured seven. Four of the defendants were convicted of causing death and injury through negligence and were sentenced»»»

Police in Germany have detained a man suspected of erecting Nazi-themed structures outside the town of Eggenfelden, local media report, citing law enforcement. Two wooden structures bearing Nazi symbols appeared in the town within a month. In late March, a large replica of the Auschwitz concentrati»»»

The Israeli military has published a map outlining what it described as a “forward defense line” in southern Lebanon, despite calls for a full withdrawal following the announcement of a ceasefire. The map, published days after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, shows a new deployment line seve»»»

As tensions in the Middle East surged again over the weekend, the Iran-backed Houthis threatened to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial oil shipping lane that still serves crude flows from the Middle East through Red Sea ports. A Houthis statement gives a hint of the risks to global shipping.»»»

MANILA: Philippine and US forces will carry out maritime strike drills on a remote Philippine island near Taiwan during annual exercises that started on Monday, which Manila’s military chief said would test their readiness under “real‑world conditions.” The April 20 to May 8 exercises known as “Bal»»»

BAGHDAD: Aboard an oil tanker plying the tense waters between the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, Iraqi Captain Rahman Al-Jubouri continues to work in one of the world’s most volatile maritime corridors, where the US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted global trade and left some crews strande»»»

Oil and European natural gas prices surged after Tehran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz and fired on vessels following the US Navy’s seizure of an Iranian ship, halting all shipping traffic through the vital energy corridor. The turbulent weekend escalation saw Tehran re-impose restrictions on the w»»»

Diplomatic efforts to stabilise the ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered a delicate phase on Monday, as both sides sent mixed signals over the prospects of a new round of talks in Pakistan. Iranian officials stressed that deep-rooted mistrust of Washington remains a key obstacle to »»»

NEW YORK CITY: A group of UN experts said on Monday that the suspension of an EU-Israel trade deal would be the “minimum required” step required from the EU to comply with its obligations under international law, amid the continuing escalation of human rights violations by Israel. The call came ahe»»»

Singer D4vd was charged with first-degree murder Monday in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez last year. File Photo by Cyril Zingaro/EPA April 20 (UPI) -- Singer D4vd was charged with first-degree murder Monday in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez last year. Celeste's b»»»

SA-NUR, West Bank: A Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank received demolition orders for 15 shops ​on Monday, a day after Israeli ministers celebrated the reestablishment of a settlement on a neighboring hill. Israel’s ruling far-right coalition has supported a rapid expansion of s»»»