Abu Dhabi: The UAE has set out a clear and publicly stated plan to raise its oil production capacity to 5 million barrels per day by 2027, positioning itself to play a larger role in meeting global demand at a time of heightened market pressure. Speaking to Al Etihad News Centre, Suhail Mohamed Al »»»

Tunis, April 28 (TAP) - Africa, which possesses 60% of the world's solar energy potential, uses only 5% of its hydroelectric potential, President of the National Federation of Building and Public Works Enterprises under UTICA (FNEBTP) Jamel Ksibi...»»»

Members of the Mexican Army stand guard outside the Recinto de la Paz cemetery in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, in early March where Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was buried in a gold coffin under a massive military and police presence. F»»»

A man has been arrested in northern Greece for allegedly dealing in marijuana which he grew in a rural area west of Thessaloniki, authorities said Tuesday. A police statement said the suspect was taken into custody in the northern port city Monday and found to be carrying a small quantity of the dr»»»

A woman was killed in an apparent suicide after falling from the rooftop of an apartment building in the Kolonos district of Athens on Tuesday, authorities said. According to sources cited by Skai.gr, the victim was a high school principal. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the»»»

Caretaker Environment and Water Minister Julian Popov has banned a number of activities in a conservation-significant area near the village of Gornoslav in order to protect the protected plant species Rhodope haberlea, also known as Orpheus flower (Haberlea rhodopensis), the Ministry of Environment»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army announces two soldiers were injured as a result of an Israeli attack targeting a patrol with members of the Civil Defense and»»»

Egypt aims to increase the mining sector’s contribution to its gross domestic product (GDP) to approximately 6% from less than 1% currently, and will launch a comprehensive aerial geophysical survey for minerals in June, the country’s petroleum and mineral resources minister said. Speaking at the o»»»

Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said Egypt is actively working to enable Czech pension funds to access investment opportunities in the local market, as part of broader efforts to deepen economic cooperation with the Czech Republic. His remarks came during an expanded meetin»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with Japan’s Ambassador to Egypt, Iwai Fumio, to review current Japanese investments, explore potential expansions, and identify new opportunities across the Egyptian market. The meeting, attended by Assistant Minister for International Cooperation A»»»

Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), witnessed the signing of a landmark agreement with Alpha Smart, a company specializing in investment and industrial development, to establish a fully integrated complex of ready-made factories in the Sokhna Industrial Zone. T»»»

African migrants warned to close shops during South Africa anti-migrant march 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil BBC / Thuthuka ZondiHundreds took to the streets of Pretoria to protest against immigration African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, were urged »»»

Cornell University in the United States and the University of British Columbia in Canada have added the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language to their digital libraries. Both universities place high on widely recognized global university rankings. Cornell University, which ranks 16th gl»»»

ATHENS: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Athens on a working visit to the friendly Republic of Greece. Upon his arrival at Athens International Airport, His Highness was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic HE Giorgos»»»

Damascus, April 28 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture, in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), held a forum in Damascus on Tuesday to discuss ways to strengthen agricultural resilience and food systems in Syria. The event, titled Seeds of Resilience, focused o»»»

When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment 1 day agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid SillitoArts and Media Correspondent Sir David Attenborough reflects on the gorilla encounter in a new BBC documentary It is the most memorable moment of Sir David Attenboroug»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the town of Al-Taybeh with a squadron of attack drones: Mili»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Haaretz: Hundreds of Haredim demonstrate east of “Tel Aviv” in protest against the arrest of draft dodgers 28-04-2026 20:03 PM Latest News »»»

A view of the damaged part of the Dubai Creek Harbour Tower after it was hit by an Iranian drone attack in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in March. On Tuesday, the UAE announced it will leave OPEC on May 1. File Photo by stringer/EPA April 28 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that i»»»

Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hippos 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaulin Kola AFP via Getty ImagesColombia says the hippos are an invasive species and have pushed local fauna away An Indian billionaire's son has offered to help Colombia get rid of a problem i»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated Tuesday in the Arab coordination meeting at the level of permanent delegates to the Arab League, which was held at the General Secretariat's headquarters in Cairo to discuss and follow up on the preparations underway for holding the 6th Arab-European ministeri»»»

JERUSALEM - This is a historic day for Serbia-Israel relations as the two countries have launched strategic dialogue that is multiply beneficial to Serbia, FM Marko Djuric said in Jerusalem on Tuesday. "This is multiply beneficial to Serbia since Israel is a country that is among the world's most t»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Mediators in Pakistan are expecting to receive a second proposal from Iran to settle the conflict with the United States, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing sources close to the talks. Earlier on Tuesday, Axios reported that US President Donald Trump is unlikely to accept Iran's»»»

Tunis, April 28 (TAP) - The Criminal Division of the Tunis Court of Appeal decided on Tuesday to adjourn the hearing of the case involving journalists Mourad Zeghidi and Borhene Bsaies until May 12, at the request of the defence lawyers. Requests...»»»

What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive? Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi Okafor,BBC AfricaandMohamed Ibrahim,BBC Arabic AFP via Getty ImagesTuareg separatist fighters have taken over the city of Kidal after Russian and Malian troops withdrew It is hard to overs»»»

LONDON: European officials discussed with Syrian counterparts plans for EU support and collaboration on development initiatives amid national recovery efforts in Syria this year and next. Infrastructure in the country was heavily damaged during the civil war that began 2011 and ended in late 2024 w»»»

President Iliana Iotova told journalists that a new model of cooperation needs to be established so that institutions can work together, seek partnerships, and reach consensus-based solutions. "Bulgaria is in great need of this," Iotova said. She is visiting Vidin, where she is a guest at the celeb»»»

Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy's "unacceptable and inflammatory" comments on social media. Britain's minister for the Middle East, ‌Hamish Falconer, made ‌clear that the embassy "must ‌cease ⁠any f»»»

Tunisia’s ‌President Kais Saied dismissed Energy Minister Fatma Thabet on Tuesday, amid growing controversy over renewable energy projects set to be voted on in parliament. Saied said he had appointed Housing and Infrastructure Minister Salah Eddine ‌Zouari to ‌temporarily oversee the ministry. ‌No»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad on Tuesday to discuss current projects and cooperation in the energy sector. "Our two countries have been cooperating in the energy sector for more than 25 years now, dur»»»

Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank reported operating revenue of Dh3.5 billion for the first quarter of 2026, up 13% year-on-year, as the lender maintained steady growth across core business lines and strengthened its balance sheet. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»

Two months into a war with the US and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power — an abrupt break with the past that may be hardening Tehran’s stance as it weighs renewed talks with Washington. Since its creation in 1979, the Islamic Republic has revo»»»

Tunis, April 28 (TAP) - Prizes were awarded on Tuesday within the framework of the 9th edition of the international conference Financing Investment and Trade in Africa (FITA 2026) to five African projects.President of the Tunisia-Madagascar Chamber...»»»

Egypt has taken a significant step in advancing its digital economy and logistics capabilities with the inauguration of the Middle East and North Africa’s largest quick-commerce fulfilment centre, developed by Talabat Egypt. Representing the Prime Minister, Minister of Communications and Informatio»»»

Egypt’s Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) conducted 1,358 nationwide campaigns between 1 March and 28 April, seizing 3,475 violations and over 290 tonnes of unfit or untraceable goods as part of a government mandate to curb price manipulation and ensure the availability of strategic commodities. The»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health has discussed expanding cooperation with the Institute of National Planning (INP) to enhance healthcare policy development and improve human development indicators, as part of broader efforts to modernize the country’s health sector. In a statement, the ministry said Heal»»»

1 of 2 | Kid Rock speaks during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation subcommittee hearing in the Russell Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 28. On Monday, he wrote in a U.S. Army Apache helicopter with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. »»»

Abu Dhabi: The National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing, adopted, during its second meeting of 2026, a comprehensive set of qualitative decisions and initiatives aimed at enhancing national readiness, advancing investigation and »»»

Dubai: The UAE will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ alliance effective May 1, 2026, a move officials say is aligned with long-term energy strategy while analysts point to wider market implications. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf N»»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed lower on Tuesday shedding 19.27 points, or 0.18 percent, to settle at 10,622.63 points. A total of 239,106,243 shares were traded in 28,642 transactions across all sectors, valued at QR 511,024,589.740. Shares of 20 companies advanced, while 27 declined»»»

Doha: Qatar has activated a comprehensive package of support measures designed to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence amid evolving regional conditions. These measures, delivered through the nation's foreign direct investment ecosystem, provide immediate financial, regulator»»»

Israel on Tuesday said it was not seeking to take territory in Lebanon, as its military issued a wave of new evacuation warnings for towns and villages in the battle-scarred south. "Israel has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon. Our presence... serves one purpose: protecting our citizens," Foreign»»»

President Donald Trump and King Charles III greeted each other warmly on Tuesday as the monarch began a day of diplomacy in Washington designed to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment. Trump welcomed»»»

Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 people for “expressing sympathy” with Iranian retaliatory strikes on the Gulf state, the Interior Ministry has announced. The monarchy, ruled by a Sunni dynasty, has for years been wary of potential Iranian influence on the Shiite majority. In a statement o»»»

NATO leaders could stop gathering annually due in part to the “drama” associated with US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters. The US president is a vocal critic of the military bloc, calling it a “paper tiger” and describing fellow members as “free-loaders” who failed his latest test by re»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon,” stressing that Washington will not accept the reopening of the waterway on Tehran’s terms or postponing talks on its nuclear program. According to Axios and several other outlets, Iran »»»

The US lacks a coherent negotiation strategy and is being “humiliated” by Iran, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday. Merz made the remarks as the vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most shipping, driving up global energy prices. “The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected, an»»»

Dubai: e& reported consolidated revenue of Dh19.4 billion for the first quarter of 2026, up 15.1% year-on-year, supported by strong subscriber growth and demand for digital services. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Net profit rose to Dh2.9 billion»»»

LONDON: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met King Abdullah of Jordan to discuss developments in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. The meeting in Amman focused on the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump for Gaza, which aims to establish a lasting ceasefire, facilitate aid flows, and advance»»»

A man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head on Tuesday afternoon in Kalamata, police said. According to initial reports, the victim, an Albanian national, was discovered inside a stable at a residence in the Bournias district of the city. He had reportedly been staying there after being o»»»