Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 55: Fortification via the V-Strategy – the Poisoned Chalice Equation
Few figures in contemporary American politics have risen as swiftly or as improbably as US Vice President J.D. Vance, propelled from relative obscurity to the very apex of power. Yet this meteoric ascent carries its own perils: What appears as extraordinary fortune conceals, under the surface, the »»»
SPEEDWELL unveils GLENWOOD Estate, a lakeside villa-community in Corbeanca
SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, and specialized in residential and mixed-use projects, launches GLENWOOD Estate – a distinctive residential compound in Corbeanca – on the shores of Ostratu Lake, with a total investment value estima»»»
Clock ticking as Iran talks clouded by doubt
Dubai: The clock is ticking on a fragile Iran-US ceasefire, with talks clouded by confusion and US President Donald Trump warning it is “highly unlikely” the truce will be extended — raising the risk of a return to fighting within hours. Uncertainty over a second round of talks has deepened after I»»»
Sustainable mobility: MG Jiad Modern to roll out MG 8 PHEV taxis in Makkah
MG Jiad Modern, a Mohamed Yousuf Naghi company and the authorized MG distributor in Saudi Arabia, has announced a landmark partnership with Hafil Transportation, a leader in the Saudi mobility sector. This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding MG’s presence in the Kingdom’s public tra»»»
Mickoski: Macedonia among top three European countries with comprehensive measures against price shocks, fuel prices to drop
Skopje, 19 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Sunday that Macedonia is among the three European countries implementing the most comprehensive measures to ease the impact of price shocks, adding that gasoline and diesel prices are expected to decrease by 1.5 denars starting Mo»»»
Iran state TV: Reports claiming arrival of an Iranian delegation in Pakistan, or scheduling of any related meetings, are unfounded - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): 339 medical centers in Iran were targeted during US-Israeli war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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SPEEDWELL unveils lakeside villa-community GLENWOOD Estate in Corbeanca
SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, and specialized in residential and mixed-use projects, launches GLENWOOD Estate – a distinctive residential compound in Corbeanca – on the shores of Ostratu Lake, with a total investment value estima»»»
Cooler Housing Prices Restore Balance to Saudi Real Estate Market
A cooling in Saudi Arabia’s residential property prices signals a notable shift toward a more balanced and sustainable phase after years of rapid gains, according to official data. Figures from the General Authority for Statistics showed the real estate price index fell 1.6 percent year-on-year in »»»
Fired UK official says he felt pressure to clear Mandelson
London: The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to Washington said Tuesday that he felt political pressure from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to rush through the appointment despite security concerns. The testimony by former For»»»
Qatar seeks to consolidate position as regional hub for innovation: President of Arab Federation for AI
Doha, Qatar: The world is celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day today, Tuesday, as the United Nations has designated April 21 of each year as a global day to highlight the use of creative thinking and technology towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. On this occasion, Presid»»»
European Immunization Week kicks off in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
European Immunization Week kicked off in Kyrgyzstan on April 20. Gulbara Ishenapysova, Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a press conference. According to her, up to 75,000 children and adults are vaccinated annually during the European Im»»»
Qatar participates in 38th session of FAO Regional Conference for NENA
Doha, Qatar The State of Qatar participated in the 38th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NENA), held in the United Arab Emarites via video conferencing. The Qatari delegation was headed by Assistant Unde»»»
Jordan building permits rise 26% to over 4k as smaller projects grow
RIYADH: Building permits issued in Jordan rose 26 percent to 4,199 in the first two months of 2026, up from 3,329 in the same period last year, according to data from the Department of Statistics Jordan. The increase came even as total licensed construction area fell to 1.42 million sq. meters from»»»
Amir receives CEO of Shell Group
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received at his office in Lusail Palace on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, HE Wael Sawan, CEO of Shell Group PLC, on the occasion of his visit to the country. During the meeting, the existing cooperation between the State of Qatar and Shel»»»
After Hundreds of Millions in Investments, Saudi Grocery App nana Faces Survival Test
Saudi Arabia’s commercial court has opened a new phase in the trajectory of nana, a grocery delivery app, after approving financial reorganization proceedings for its parent company. According to the government-run “Eisar” insolvency platform, a trustee said the Commercial Court in Riyadh issued a »»»
Has India’s last school been built?
Thiruvananthapuram: For decades, India grappled with a surging population problem, and school textbooks explained the dangers of an exploding population. That trend has distinctly reversed now, with a steadily declining fertility rate, which in turn is manifesting in many ways – like school closure»»»
Mbank announces new board of directors to strengthen governance and accelerate growth in digital banking services
Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the UAE’s first fully integrated digital bank, has announced the appointment of its newly formed Board of Directors in a strategic move that reflects the bank’s strong commitment to implementing the highest standards of corporate governance and accelerating its gro»»»
Islamic syndicated financing to maintain momentum on post-war market sentiments: Fitch
RIYADH: Islamic syndicated financing is expected to maintain strong growth momentum this year, driven by issuers’ preference to largely avoid public US dollar sukuk and bond markets amid geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran war, according to Fitch Ratings. In its latest report, the agency said »»»
Police seek arrest warrant for Hybe chairman over alleged unfair stock trading - UPI.com
Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Sept. 15, 2025, for questioning over unfair stock trading allegations. File Photo by Yonhap Police said Tuesday they have filed for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman and founder of»»»
Aldar, Mubadala acquire Masdar City asset ‘The Link’ for Dh654 million
Dubai: Aldar Properties and Mubadala Investment Company have acquired “The Link” at Masdar City for Dh654 million, expanding their joint real estate portfolio in Abu Dhabi. The acquisition was completed through a joint venture established in 2024 and adds a fully leased, income-generating asset wit»»»
Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO after 15-year run
San Francisco, United States: Apple's Tim Cook will step down as the California tech giant's chief executive this year, handing the top job to a company veteran as it navigates a technology landscape being upended by AI. The 65-year-old Cook, who ran Apple for 15 years after taking the reins from i»»»
Charles Michel accuses von der Leyen of ‘super authoritarian’ rule
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has turned EU governance into a “super authoritarian” system, former European Council President Charles Michel has said, accusing her of overstepping her mandate. Michel, who worked alongside von der Leyen for five years from 2019 until 2024, has b»»»
EGA to acquire 80% of Italy’s Eco Green, expanding aluminium recycling footprint
Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium said it plans to acquire an 80% stake in Italian recycling firm Eco Green, as it accelerates expansion of its aluminium recycling business in Europe. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The deal, which is subject to re»»»
KOSPI sets record peak amid hopes of peace talks, tech rally - UPI.com
This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks reached a new high amid hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks. Photo by Yonhap Around two months after an extreme rout caused by the Middle East crisis, South Korea's stock market showed a dramatic retu»»»
Not an April’s Fool Joke – why Canada could join the EU
Most Canadians believe that Canada should consider joining the European Union. Would that even be possible? And what would it look like? When Finnish president Alexander Stubb visited Canada last week, he drew media attention mainly by playing ice hockey with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. “I»»»
Delyan Peevski: Rumen Radev Deserves Congratulations for Winning People's Trust
In a statement quoted by his party press office, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski said Rumen Radev deserves congratulations for winning people's trust. "It is voters' decision who will have the responsibility, having a stable and clear majority, to take the steering whee»»»
Starting a food business in Dubai just got cheaper — here’s how
Dubai: Emirati-owned food businesses in Dubai will get a cost break and easier access to online customers after Dubai SME signed a new partnership with noon’s food delivery arm. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Under the agreement, noon Food will waive onboarding fees f»»»
Saudi sports investment opportunities near $5bn, says ministry official
RIYADH: The current investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s sports sector amount to SR18 billion ($5 billion), paving the way for the market to reach around SR85 billion by 2030, according to Basem Ibrahim, Sport Sector Investment Development Director at the Saudi Ministry of Investment. Ibrahim»»»
What Awaits Us in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?
Those who change the rules will win, not those who know more. Once the privilege of large technology companies, artificial intelligence has today become an everyday tool for almost everyone, from teenagers seeking advice about love to those using it for the simplest decisions like what to cook for »»»
India’s renewable surge hits critical mass as solar drives structural shift
In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»
India’s renewable surge hits critical mass as solar drives structural shift
In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»
India’s renewable surge hits critical mass as solar drives structural shift
In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»
Swedish intelligence says Russia disguises economic strain from war, sanctions - FT
Russia has been manipulating economic data to project resilience against wartime pressures and Western sanctions, while potentially misleading even President Vladimir Putin about the true state of the economy, according to Sweden’s military intelligence chief. »»»
Is Russia’s virtual economy reappearing?
Is Russia’s virtual economy reappearing thanks to the sky high interest rates and economic slowdown? The virtual economy was the bane of the Yeltsin-era. The term was coined by economists Barry Ickes and Clifford Gaddy in »»»
Associated British Foods to spin off Primark clothes brand
London: Associated British Foods announced Tuesday that it would spin off its budget fashion chain Primark, splitting up one of the country's largest consumer businesses. "A demerger of Primark is the best way to maximise long-term returns for shareholders, reflecting Primark's scale today and the »»»
TILIA – Romanian Cities Summit: 55 international urban planning experts to convene in Iași
This week in Iași City, on the 23rd and 24th of April 2026, world-renowned architects and urban planners, international finance institutions, and representatives from the government, civil society, academia, business community, cultural sector, and beyond, are coming together to find practical solu»»»
Nearly two thirds of construction and installations companies expect decline in work volume in 2026
Nearly two thirds (62%) of professionals working in the construction and installations sector in Romania expect a decline in the volume of works in 2026, compared with the situation in the previous year, when 48% described themselves as pessimistic, according to data from a specialist report publis»»»
Cars: Romania's electric vehicle market advances 93pct in March 2026, y-o-y
As many as 1,209 electric vehicles were registered in Romania in March 2026, 93% more than in the same month last year, according to a market analysis carried out by one of the most important players in the field of electric mobility in Romania.Data centralised by Lektri.Co show that the growth com»»»
Healthcare: ESMO report: Romania, underrepresented in oncological clinical trials, despite high mortality
Romania is underrepresented in oncological clinical trials, despite the scale of cancer and one of the highest mortality rates in Europe, according to a report published on Tuesday by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), in the context of implementing the next stages of Europe's Beatin»»»
Romania’s office furniture market estimated at EUR 400 million
Romania remains one of the smallest office furniture markets in Europe, estimated at approximately EUR 300–400 million annually, 20–40% below the European average, according to Interconnection Consulting, but with growth potential driven by the reconfiguration of workspaces. However, the conflict i»»»
Monshaat’s Tomoh supports the listing of 40 Saudi companies on Nomu
RIYADH: The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority-developed program “Tomoh” has supported 40 companies until listing on Saudi Arabia’s parallel market “Nomu,” according to what the authority told Al-Eqtisadiah. The initiative, dedicated to entrepreneurs, supports high-growth small and medi»»»
Amnesty International Warns of Global Threat to Human Rights, Highlights Concerns in Bulgaria
Amnesty International Bulgaria presented its annual report, The State of the World's Human Rights, at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Tuesday, assessing conditions in 144 countries. The non-governmental organization has urged governments not to allow the emergence of a global order that und»»»
Middle East war causing worst energy crisis in history: International Energy Agency chief - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran Demands Immediate Release of Crew From US-Seized Merchant Ship - Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran is demanding the prompt release of crew members from the Iranian-flagged merchant vessel Touska, seized by the United States in the Gulf of Oman, as well as the crew families aboard, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "The Islamic Republic of Iran, warning of th»»»
Saudi Arabia suspends 3 recruitment offices, revokes 11 licences over non-compliance
Saudi Arabia: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia, has detected a number of violations that required legal action against 14 recruitment offices. It decided to immediately suspend the operations of three recruitment offices, while the licences of 11 were revoked f»»»
Egyptian Mineral Resources Company Reports Strong Profit Growth in FY 2024/25
Cairo — Egypt’s Egyptian Mineral Resources Company reported a significant rise in financial and operational performance for the fiscal year 2024/2025, according to outcomes approved during its general assembly chaired by Karim Badawi and attended by officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mine»»»
Saudi banks post strong Q1 profit growth on lending momentum
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s biggest lenders, including Saudi National Bank, Riyad Bank, and Al Rajhi Bank, reported solid first-quarter earnings, supported by steady lending growth and resilient operating income. SNB, the Kingdom’s largest lender, posted a net profit of SR6.42 billion ($1.71 billion) fo»»»
CFI Advances its Operations in Egypt with Amr Abdelbaky appointed CEO of CFI Egypt
CFI Financial Group, a globally recognized leader in online trading services, including access to local equity markets, has appointed Amr Abdelbaky as the new Chief Executive Officer of CFI Egypt for Brokerage and Securities and Bonds Trading (CFI Egypt). The move reinforces the Group’s focus on st»»»
‘This is home’: Global Village vendors reopen with hope, hustle and heart after closure
Global Village is always filled with different fragrances and scents: Hot chocolate and freshly made churros, or maybe some pizzas sizzling in a corner. This time, the air was also filled with hope. After a month of closure due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict, Global Village reopened with much cheer»»»