Trump’s Hormuz gamble: Showdown for control of the key strait
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»»»
Egypt to Introduce EGP 2 Coin as Part of Currency System Upgrade
Egypt is set to introduce a new EGP 2 coin as part of a broader initiative to modernise its circulating currency system and improve the availability of small denominations, according to an official statement by the Ministry of Finance Egypt reported by Arab Finance. The move is designed to facilita»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 11:15 on Monday 13-04-2026 Avivim barracks with a swarm of loitering drones: Hezbollah Military Media statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 11:05 on Monday 13-04-2026 Kiryat Shmona barracks with a swarm of loitering drones: Hezbollah Military Media statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 11:00 on Monday 13-04-2026 Al-Oweida Hill in Odaisseh border town with a swarm of loitering drones, which led to a fire breaking out at the site: Hezbollah Military Media statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of Easter cease-fire violations - UPI.com
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. »»»
Philippines cuts tax on petroleum products to ease price shock
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»»»
Suspected Militants Kill Police Officer Assigned to Guard Polio Team as Nationwide Campaign Begins in Pakistan
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 »»»
Israelis Oppose Iran Ceasefire, Divided Over Whether to Respect It, Poll Says
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 Urges Restraint Over US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Backs Talks
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 »»»
Agricultural census completed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
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»»»
Thirteen small hydropower plants planned to be commissioned in 2026 - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic plans to commission 13 small hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of 81.03 megawatts in 2026. According to the ministry, President Sadyr Japarov made a number of instructions to the Ministry of Energy to implement projects aimed at developin»»»
UAE rolls out new crypto rules, expands regulated activities
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 teams up with HSBC to draw more global money, businesses and investors into emirate
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»»»
Macron Confirms Conference with UK to Examine Possible Defensive Naval Mission for Hormuz
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 says he has ‘no fear’ of Trump, vows to keep speaking out against Iran war
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 Salizhan Sharipov meets with schoolchildren in Osh - | 24.KG
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»»»
One wrong post, big backlash: Athiya Shetty’s Asha Bhosle tribute sparks debate
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»»»
Why Orban lost: Hungary’s 16-year rule ends
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»»»
Border guard dies after shooting himself at Irkeshtam border post - | 24.KG
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,»»»
Jordan, Syria Sign 20 Agreements to Boost Ties
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»»»
Egyptian blogger ends life by jumping from 13th floor of building in Alexandria
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 Foreign Minister: Iran, US 'Sincere' about Ceasefire
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»»»
Strong winds and blowing dust expected across Qatar on April 15–16
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 »»»
Watch: 1,500 residents unite at Kite Beach Dubai to show love for UAE in 'Run As One' solidarity run
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»»»