Al Awsat 2h

Why Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’ Remains a Potent Threat in the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian warships sunk by US and Israeli attacks litter naval harbors along the Gulf coast, but what is sometimes called a “mosquito fleet” lurks in the shadows. It is a flotilla of small, fast, agile boats designed to harass shipping, and it forms the heart of the naval forces deployed by the Irani»»»

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RT 18h

Israel publishes top ten anti-Semitic influencers list

Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has published its list of top ten “anti-Semite and anti-Zionist” influencers for 2025. Six of the ten “influencers” are based in the US, including American conservative journalist Tucker Carlson, far-right activist Nick Fuentes, and »»»

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Gulf News 19h

Over 25,000 join ‘Your Nation Is Fortified’ race in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: More than 25,000 people from across society took part on Saturday in the “Your Nation Is Fortified” race in Abu Dhabi, in a strong show of unity, cohesion and social solidarity across the UAE. The race began at Wahat Al Karama and ended at Erth Abu Dhabi (Armed Forces Officers Club & Hot»»»

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Al Awsat 23h

Yemen: Houthi Infighting Exposes Deepening Fractures

Rising violence within Yemen’s Houthi movement is highlighting deep internal divisions, as competition over influence and resources intensifies amid growing isolation and public discontent, analysts and local sources say. Recent incidents point to a weakness in managing internal disputes, with clas»»»

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BNE 18.04. 07:08

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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BNE 18.04. 07:08

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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BNE 18.04. 07:08

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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BNE 18.04. 07:08

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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BNE 18.04. 07:08

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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BNE 18.04. 07:08

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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BNE 18.04. 07:08

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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BNE 18.04. 07:08

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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BNE 18.04. 07:08

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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BNE 18.04. 07:08

Ankara proposes grand rewiring of Middle East energy export map amid Hormuz blockade

Turkey is proposing a slew of new overland pipelines running out of the Gulf so that the world, currently hit by the Hormuz crisis, will never again be cut off from sufficient oil and gas supplies. As things stand, the onl»»»

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Gulf News 18.04. 03:13

Cost of war, case for peace: Why US-Iran deal is urgent

The confrontation between the United States and Iran is no longer a conventional political dispute; it has evolved into a multidimensional crisis with military, economic, security, and environmental ramifications that threaten not only the stability of the Arabian Gulf but also the broader internat»»»

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The Peninsula 17.04. 08:21

beIN expands motorsport portfolio with WEC deal

Doha, Qatar: beIN Media Group (‘beIN’) has secured a multi-year deal to broadcast all races of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 35 territories across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Asia Pacific (APAC). Fans will be able to watch all races live via beIN’s flagship sports netw»»»

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Gulf News 16.04. 12:26

UAE details nuclear safety gains at IAEA meeting

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has presented its Tenth National Report at the Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS), held at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The UAE delegation presented the report as part of the review process under the Convention, h»»»

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Al Awsat 16.04. 10:31

US Democrats File Impeachment Articles Against Pentagon Chief

US House Democrats introduced six articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of "high crimes and misdemeanors" including waging war on Iran without congressional approval. The impeachment resolution is led by Yassamin Ansari, a Democratic Congresswoman fr»»»

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BNE 16.04. 06:18

World leaders head to Beijing, as China becomes geopolitical fulcrum

The Trump administration’s being ostracized by the international community for America’s war mongering. That is making China a fulcrum in the East-West clash that now has its centre of gravity in the Middle East. World leaders are flocking to Beijing to find a counterbalance. »»»

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BNE 16.04. 06:18

COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»

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BNE 16.04. 06:18

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

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Gulf News 16.04. 04:28

EAD expands desert vegetation project across Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced the expansion of its desert vegetation classification project to cover new areas across the emirate this year, reflecting the agency’s commitment to enhancing the sustainability of natural resources and advancing environmental monito»»»

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UPI 15.04. 22:40

Democrats file impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing April 8 at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. House Democrats on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth for his handling of the war in Iran as well as the Department of Defense. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Li»»»

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Gulf News 15.04. 16:00

Why the Strait of Hormuz could push 45 million people into hunger

The United Arab Emirates has been elected to the Executive Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) for the 2026–2028 term, at a time of unprecedented global food security challenges and mounting risks linked to the near-total disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—developments that coul»»»

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The Peninsula 15.04. 14:06

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 final draw to take place on May 9

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today, April 15, 2026, that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Final Draw is now scheduled to take place on May 9, 2026, in Riyadh at the historic At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally slated f»»»

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BNE 15.04. 09:26

IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

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Gulf News 15.04. 02:03

How Dubai’s media became a stabilising force in times of conflict

In times of crisis and emergency, media is no longer a mere conveyor of events; it transforms into a strategic actor that shapes public awareness, regulates collective sentiment, and reinforces trust in institutions. Within this context, balanced media—grounded in accuracy, composure, and responsib»»»

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BNE 14.04. 19:23

The US and Israel ostracized by the global community

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

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BNE 14.04. 12:18

Kremlin flags Hormuz risk, cautious on Magyar victory in Hungarian elections

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

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Gulf News 14.04. 10:57

New toll gates installed on Dubai-Abu Dhabi highways

Abu Dhabi’s ‘Darb’ toll system is expanding to other external roads in the emirate, and new gates have been installed at strategic locations. The toll gates, installed by the Department of Transport under Abu Dhabi Municipality, operating as Abu Dhabi Mobility, have come up in areas such as Ghantoo»»»

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Sputnik 14.04. 09:04

Saudi Arabia Urges US Back to Iran Talks as Other Oil Routes Face Risk

Saudi Arabian officials are warning the US that its move to impose a blockade on Iranian ports following failed negotiations could backfire, triggering even wider global energy disruption, according to media reports. Trump aims to pressure Iran into loosening its grip over the Strait of Hormuz, but»»»

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BNE 14.04. 07:12

COMMENT: The US naval blockade of Iran won't work

The US is moving to choke Iran’s oil lifeline. The market is starting to price something much bigger because the Trump administration naval blockade of Iran is not going to work. US President Donald Trump has announced a n»»»

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DW 13.04. 19:16

Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will follow

BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will followMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday a»»»

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DW 13.04. 18:52

Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will follow

BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will followMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday a»»»

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Al Manar 13.04. 14:35

US, ‘Israel’ to Leave Region Empty-Handed: IRGC Quds Force Chief

The commander of the IRGC Quds Force said the United States and the Zionist regime will have to leave the region without any achievements. “The integrated front of resistance has a powerful and effective presence throughout the region and is waiting for the enemies of humanity,” Brigadier General E»»»

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DW 13.04. 12:41

Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, flights severely hit

BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, flights severely hitMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. It's the fourth strike to hit Lufthansa and some of its subsidiaries this year, just days after cabin cre»»»

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Gulf News 13.04. 05:14

US begins naval blockade of Iran: What it means

For centuries, naval blockades have shaped wars, trade, and geopolitics. They’re a powerful form of economic warfare — choking off commerce without a land invasion, but still sending shockwaves through food supplies, fuel markets, and national security. After weeks of Tehran's threat to commercial »»»

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BNE 13.04. 03:53

Trump orders naval blockage of Iran in a new shockwave for energy markets

Following the collapse of ceasefire talks this weekend US President Donald Trump has ordered a full naval blockade of shipping into and out of the Persian Gulf. Until now, the US has allowed Iranian crude and product »»»

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Gulf News 12.04. 21:50

UAE's Ministry of Defence launches 'Leadership Competency Assessment'

The Ministry of Defence has announced the launch of the “Leadership Competency Assessment,” targeting male Emirati high school students for the 2025–2026 academic year. This initiative forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop a specialised training ecosystem that meets the highest st»»»

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Gulf News 12.04. 20:25

UAE launches the national program to train surgeons

The UAE National Program for Readiness and Response, Jahiziyah, on Saturday launched the country’s first specialised national program to train surgeons in emergency management and disaster preparedness. This strategic initiative reflects the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to strengthening nationa»»»

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Gulf News 12.04. 16:09

Abu Dhabi Police urge public not to hold celebratory parades without authorisation

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has called on the public not to organise any celebratory marches or gatherings unless they are pre-approved by the relevant authorities. The force emphasised the importance of adhering to applicable laws and regulations to safeguard public safety and preven»»»

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Gulf News 12.04. 14:33

'Our Life in the UAE' forum gets 31 million views

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of the Board of the Watani Al Emarat Foundation, praised the pivotal role played by influencers, content creators, and podcasters in conveying the noble message of the “Our Life in the UAE” forum to audiences bo»»»

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BNE 12.04. 07:15

US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz

As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 11.04. 23:35

Qatar Charity, Yemen Humanitarian Fund join hands to implement $180,000 project

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Yemen Humanitarian Fund, managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, to implement an urgent humanitarian project in Abs District in north-western Yemen. The project aims t»»»

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Gulf News 11.04. 16:45

Zayed Sustainability Prize expands funding for all finalists

Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Sustainability Prize has expanded its support framework, announcing funding for all finalists in its 2027 cycle, continuing the approach introduced in 2026. The move reflects the Prize’s shift from a recognition platform into a broader support system that helps projects at diff»»»

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BNE 11.04. 06:29

Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin

Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»

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RT 10.04. 16:32

Trump’s Iran ceasefire shows the limits of US power in the Middle East

Donald Trump has declared the start of a new “golden age” in the Middle East after announcing a ceasefire with Iran. The war, at least for now, has been paused. And while predictions are always risky with this White House, there is at least a chance that the fighting will not immediately resume. Th»»»

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BNE 10.04. 15:09

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 10.04. 11:20

US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics

A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»

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Gulf News 10.04. 11:09

Shop local, save on parking with Parkin’s new initiative in Dubai

Dubai: Parkin has announced the launch of its new initiative, “Parking to Support You”, an innovative programme designed to support the local community by allowing drivers to offset their parking fees through purchases at participating small businesses across the city. The campaign aims to empower »»»

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