Verdant Partners, a Dubai-headquartered strategic advisory firm, has announced the expansion of its platform to support international businesses with market entry, capital structuring, and cross-border execution across the Middle East. The firm has worked across mergers and acquisitions, capital ra»»»

Planet One Group announced signature of a joint venture agreement with State Mining company of Tanzania for funding and developing 3 graphite concessions in the Mererani region of Tanzania. This marks a significant step towards diversification of Planet One’s mining portfolio currently consisting o»»»

Caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski greeted medical professionals on World Health Day, April 7, wishing them strength and confidence in their most humane mission. The motto of this year's World Health Day is "Together for health. Stand with science”. "It brings together the key factors f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following a series of surprising results in the previous round, Al Shamal have moved into a realistic position to challenge for their maiden Qatar Stars League (QSL) title. With a game in hand, Al Shamal know that if they win all three of their remaining matches, they will secure the F»»»

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesSolar is winning the energy raceGero RueterThe world's cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside. https://p.dw.com/p/5B3i8Solar power has not only become cheaper, but has been scaled up to create vast sun-driven energy par»»»

Video shows that ICE agents were lying about the shooting of a person in Minneapolis during a Department of Homeland Security operation in that city seeking to crack down on illegal immigration. File Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- Video evidence released Monday shows the lead-up to an I»»»

Dubai: “I never mentioned a name! If someone assumes I’m speaking about them, that’s their problem.” At his villa in Jumeirah, seated at his dining table, Dubai Bling reality show star and UAE businessman Ebraheem Al Samadi is exactly what you expect: larger-than-life, disarmingly warm, and entirel»»»

Instead of denouncing the Israeli aggression on an apartment in Ain Saadeh area, Metn, some Lebanese political factions and media outlets got involved in creating and spreading scenarios which claimed that the attack targeted a person who recently hired the apartment. The Lebanese Army issued a sta»»»

Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete met on Monday with US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli to discuss exchanges of medical technology and expertise, accelerating the digitalisation of the healthcare system, as well as enhancing the security and traceability of pharmaceutical prod»»»

Israeli company Elbit Systems is preparing to start delivering Watchkeeper X drones to Romania under a RON 1.89 billion ($428.75 million) contract, the company said on Monday, after Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta threatened last week to cancel the deal over delays, Reuters reports.The deal f»»»

The Petromidia refinery, operated by Rompetrol, has resumed its activity and is operating at maximum capacity, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan wrote on his social media page on Monday."The Petromidia refinery, operated by Rompetrol, has resumed its activity and is operating at maximum capacity for Roma»»»

Romania is not currently facing any fuel supply difficulties, and companies in the sector are purchasing at prices aligned with the international market, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, according to the Presidential Administration.The head of state met on Monday with Prime Minister Ilie Boloj»»»

Doha: The Qatar Press Centre has strongly condemned what it described as ongoing Iranian attacks against the State of Qatar, denouncing them as a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of international laws and norms, as well as an unacceptable infringement on national sovereignty and securit»»»

Dubai: Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday while equities lost momentum, with investors pulling back ahead of a key US deadline tied to the Iran conflict. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude climbed above $111 a barrel after volatile swings, continuing a steady »»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to undergo a massive transformation in inter-emirate connectivity, with a new Dh6 billion federal highway and a mass transit network linking Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman. During the first meeting of the UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council for 2026, chaired by Suhail bin Mohamm»»»

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is heading to China on Tuesday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she calls a “journey for peace” as Beijing calls for the self-ruled island to come under its control. The visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade and comes»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery has announced a major update to its flagship Lucky Day game, introducing two draws every week in a move to give players more opportunities to win. During its April 4 draw, show host Chadi Khalaf has mentioned that the UAE Lottery will now be held every Wednesday and Saturday,»»»

Oil prices rose Tuesday while equities were mixed as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be "decimated". As the Middle East war entered its sixth week, the US president warned Tehran that its civilian infrastructure would be destroy»»»

Dubai: When Alia Bhatt took on hosting duties at a recent Bollywood awards night in Mumbai, it should have been a mic-drop moment ideally. A mainstream Bollywood A-lister and a woman commanding the stage solo? That’s not just rare, it’s refreshing. Such privileges are often bestowed to male superst»»»

Iran’s approach is one of security, defense, and resistance in the face of its adversaries, Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi Amiri told Sputnik. “In our culture, there’s a very simple saying: ‘What do you expect from a wolf?’ We expect from our enemies the »»»

Houston: Little-known lunar craters, a solar eclipse and meteor strikes: the Artemis II astronauts wrapped their lunar flyby and began their journey back to Earth late Monday, bringing with them rich celestial observations scientists hope will open doors. Their eyes glued to the spacecraft windows »»»

Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun departed on April 7 on a trip she describes as a peace mission, as Beijing intensifies its "reunification" campaign, according to Reuters. The visit comes at a high-s»»»

The Indonesian government has initiated a major campaign of regulations aimed at removing children under the age of 16 from social media platforms, representing one of the most intense government actions in the worldwide digital environment. Under Ministerial Regulation No. 9 of 2026, which came in»»»

Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun departed on April 7 on a trip she describes as a peace mission, as Beijing intensifies its "reunification" campaign, according to Reuters. The visit comes at a high-s»»»

Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun departed on April 7 on a trip she describes as a peace mission, as Beijing intensifies its "reunification" campaign, according to Reuters. The visit comes at a high-s»»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

In just two days, something changed in Israel’s war against Lebanon. The military clash is no longer a mere exchange of fire along the border, but a fill war of attrition, targeting vital arteries and infrastructure, reshaping the rules of engagement on land and possibly at sea. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

In just two days, something changed in Israel’s war against Lebanon. The military clash is no longer a mere exchange of fire along the border, but a fill war of attrition, targeting vital arteries and infrastructure, reshaping the rules of engagement on land and possibly at sea. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s unusually blunt comments to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow last week indicate he was playing as much to a domestic audience ahead of the June general election as at recalibrating ties with Armenia’s long-time ally.  »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved lower on Tuesday morning, adding to a run of declines that has taken shape since the start of April. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 8.24am, 24K gold was at Dh557.25, down from Dh561 on Monday, while 22K slipped to Dh516 from Dh519.50.»»»

Russia has launched a major crackdown on the use of VPNs as part of a wider move to establish control of the Internet in the country. Over the last few years, virtual private networks (VPNs) have become an everyday necessi»»»

US Vice President JD Vance will visit Budapest on April 7 for a joint press conference and rally with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, state news agency MTI reported on April 6. The press conference is scheduled for 1:20 PM CET at Orban’s office in the Carmelite Monastery, followed by a rally»»»

The Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), Kiril Valchev, is expected today, April 7, to present the agency's new online section, "Giro d'Italia 2026 – Cycling in Bulgaria", at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia. The initiative is related to Bulgaria hosting th»»»

The F-15E crew member rescued from Iran relied on a standard-issue Boeing Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) to signal his location to US forces, officials said. “They have a very sophisticated beeper-type apparatus that is on them at all times,” President Trump said Monday, praising the device »»»

AMMAN — The Minister of Investment, Tariq Abu Ghazaleh, carried out on Monday a field tour in the Dead Sea Development Zone, as part of the government's efforts to enhance the development and investment momentum and accelerate the pace of development of the region.The visit included a tour of a num»»»

For the first time in more than half a century, astronauts will journey around the Moon on Monday, marking a major milestone in the Artemis II mission. The historic flyby promises not only breathtaking views and tense moments of radio silence, but also groundbreaking achievements in human spaceflig»»»

The US Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for the Justice Department to drop a criminal case against Steve Bannon, a one-time chief ally of President Donald Trump, who had been convicted of defying a congressional subpoena issued during the investigation into the January 6 Capitol attack. The ​U»»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would lay waste to every bridge and power plant in Iran if it fails to bend to his demands, as he touted the high-risk operation that rescued two downed airmen. President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his threat to wreck Iran's civilian infrastructure,»»»

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others near a school sheltering displaced Palestinians on Monday, health officials said, as violence strains a fragile US-backed Gaza ceasefire. The World Health Organisation announced it was suspending evacuations from Gaza&nb»»»