Al Awsat 15m

OPEC+ Agrees in Principle on Theoretical Oil Output Hike amid Iran War Paralysis

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, three sources with knowledge of the group's talks said ahead of its meeting later on Sunday, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the US-Israe»»»

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Al Manar 1h

US So-Called Rescue Mission Ended in Complete Failure: Khatam al-Anbiya

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has declared the so-called US military rescue operation a complete failure, describing it as a diversionary tactic and a hasty withdrawal carried out under the pretext of retrieving the pilot of a downed aircraft at an abandoned airport so»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai allows hotels, businesses to defer fees

Dubai: Dubai has approved a new set of economic measures allowing hotels and businesses to defer key fees for three months, as authorities move to ease short-term cost pressures across the economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The measures, ann»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistan: FIA deploys AI system to track most wanted criminals in real time

Dubai: In a major step toward modernising law enforcement, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system capable of tracking wanted criminals by generating real-time visual updates of their appearance. The initiative, described as part o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai court rejects Dh300,000 rent claim in divorce villa dispute

Dubai: The Court of Cassation has upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a husband’s claim for Dh300,000 in rent compensation in a post-divorce dispute over a villa, reaffirming that civil liability claims must be supported by clear and substantive evidence. The case involved former spouses disputin»»»

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Sana 2h

Lebanese president says preserving civil peace remains top priority

Beirut, April 5 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Sunday that preserving civil peace in Lebanon remains a top priority, describing it as a “red line” that must not be crossed. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Aoun said, “Amid destruction and displacement, the primary concern re»»»

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Naharnet 2h

'What have we benefited from your war?': Aoun says diplomacy is not surrender

President Joseph Aoun hit back Sunday at those who have criticized the Lebanese state for pursuing diplomacy and negotiations. "Some have asked about what we will get from negotiation, but I ask, 'What have we benefited from your war?' Negotiation is not a concession, diplomacy is not surrender and»»»

Sputnik 2h

Growing Politico-Religious Extremism in US Army Makes Perfect Sense: Here’s Why

“The rise of political extremism in the US military is completely natural,” because people risking death “require a supernatural justification for that death, not to mention the moral and physical suffering they will face in war,” says Biblical scholar Arkady Maler. In that context, a religious jus»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai issues new customs rules to route cargo via Oman amid logistics disruptions

Dubai: Dubai has introduced a detailed customs framework to reroute cargo through Oman, formalising procedures for a temporary land-based corridor aimed at easing pressure on disrupted sea and air routes. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The direct»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Hamas, Mediators in Renewed Push to Break Gaza Ceasefire Deadlock

A renewed push is underway to revive Gaza ceasefire talks, with mediators stepping in after meetings in Cairo to revive the process as the impasse has deepened since the outbreak of the Iran war. Talks due to resume in Cairo in the coming days aim to break the deadlock and advance unresolved issues»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Air Strike Cuts Southern Iraq Off from Iran

A US air strike hit the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran on Saturday, killing and wounding several people and halting trade and travel, in a sharp escalation that could signal a push by Washington to sever links between the two countries. The crossing, east of Iraq’s Basra and about 30 km (19 m»»»

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France24 3h

Crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued in 'miraculous' operation, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "miraculous" and "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US History". Iranian media reported five people were killed in strikes during the rescue operation. Pres»»»

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RT 3h

Is the Brent oil spot price really nearing $150?

When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was considered a doomsday prediction. But the price of physical Brent crude is already a hair’s breadth from $150, while the futures price hasn’t caught up yet. The Brent front-month futures price»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Lebanon President Calls for Israel Talks to Prevent Gaza-Style Destruction

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated on Sunday a call for negotiations with Israel, saying he wanted to spare his country's south from destruction on the scale seen in Gaza. "It is true that Israel might want to do in southern Lebanon what it did in Gaza," Aoun said in a televised address, aft»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Fake insurance policy exposed after Dh337,000 car crash in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: A traffic accident has led to the uncovering of an organised insurance fraud network that manipulated vehicle insurance documents by issuing policies with falsified details while collecting higher premiums from customers, according to court records. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court convicted»»»

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Gulf News 4h

How to avoid parking fines in Dubai: Parkin issues nine key tips for drivers

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s largest provider of public paid parking facilities, has issued nine key guidelines aimed at helping motorists avoid parking fines, as the emirate expands the use of smart monitoring technologies to regulate parking more efficiently. The company said Dubai’s globally recognise»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE's first ever dog adoption runway show just gave 40 rescue dogs their moment to shine

Dubai: When Archana Nadkarni pulled Jardel Silva aside at the gym and told him she had a crazy idea, he did not blink. "I said it's not crazy, let's talk about it," the event designer recalls. What followed was five days of frantic planning, one unforgettable Sunday evening in Dubai, and a room ful»»»

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Novinite 4h

Bulgaria Faces Fiscal Warning as Deficit Grows, Growth Slows and Inflation Risks Rise

Finance officials and the Bulgarian National Bank have issued a series of warnings about Bulgaria’s fiscal and economic outlook for 2026, highlighting rising pressure on public finances, slower growth, and higher inflation. Speaking at an American Chamber of Commerce event in Bulgaria dedicated to »»»

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BNE 4h

China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»

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BNE 4h

China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»

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BNE 4h

China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»

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BNE 4h

China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»

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BNE 4h

China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success

Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

From startups to large entities: Scalable institutional solutions

Doha, Qatar: In today’s business environment, technical needs are no longer the same across all organizations. While some startups are primarily focused on accessing talent quickly or executing a specific digital project, larger entities and institutions with more complex structures require broader»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Spanish PM Under Fire as Ex-Top Aide Goes on Graft Trial

A corruption trial of a former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins on Tuesday, a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led minority government. Jose Luis Abalos is a disgraced ex-Socialist heavyweight, a former transport minister who helped»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Artemis Astronauts to Study the Moon’s Surface Using Mainly Their Eyes

More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes. Despite the technological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts to learn mor»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

In High-Stakes Mission, US Special Forces Rescue Airman from Iran After F-15 Crash

US special operations forces have staged a daring rescue of an airman caught behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, officials said on Sunday, resolving a major crisis for President Donald Trump as he weighs whether to escalate the five-week-old war on Iran. "Over the past sev»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Israel Aiming to Impose Security Control through Fire over Southern Lebanon

The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in southern Lebanon is taking on a more complex shape, no longer limited to images of tanks and front line. Based on its operations on the ground and statements from its officials, Israel is not aiming for a traditional sense of occupation of the South, but»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

In AI age, leadership judgment matters more than ever: HEC Paris Doha expert

Doha, Qatar: As artificial intelligence reshapes industries at unprecedented speed, leaders must strengthen judgment, adaptability and discernment to remain relevant, according to Assistant Professor at HEC Paris, Doha, Dr. Seungah Sarah Lee. “Large organisations often move like giant ships, so the»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Behind enemy lines: How the US rescued a downed airman deep inside Iran

Dubai: The dramatic rescue of a US Air Force officer deep inside Iran — after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down — has spotlighted one of the most complex and high-risk military operations: Recovering a pilot behind enemy lines. According to reports from The New York Times and Axios, US special o»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Artemis astronauts to study the Moon's surface using mainly their eyes

Washington: More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes. Despite the technological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Aid Groups Warn Iran War Is Hindering Food and Medicine from Reaching Millions

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions of people around the world in need, and that the suffering will deepen if the violence continues. Not only has the conflict cut off vital shipping routes, creating a global energy c»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Investments in Qatar poised for growth despite regional uncertainty

JOEL JOHNSON THE PENINSULA DOHA: Qatar’s investment market is expected to expand steadily in 2026, defying broader regional disruptions as strong economic fundamentals, ongoing state-backed projects, and investor-friendly reforms continue to attract both local and international capital. According t»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

MoJ advances digital transformation to deliver faster, human-centric legal services

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has successfully digitized nearly 90% of its services, while offering more than 200 integrated legal services accessible through its website and mobile applications. This comprehensive digital overhaul goes beyond technology, it reflects a strong commitmen»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Frontline for the Poor? Ukrainian Politicians Call on Women, Spare Their Own

Ukrainian politicians are openly calling on women to fight because they are not going to let their dear ones to do so, Ukrainian politician and former MP Volodymyr Oleynyk tells Sputnik. “All those politicians work for the propaganda machine and get money for it. And when they talk about women at t»»»

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BNE 6h

Iran war accelerates Chinese US treasure bill sell off

The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»

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BNE 6h

Iran war accelerates Chinese US treasure bill sell off

The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»

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BNE 6h

Three tankers exit Hormuz hugging Omani coast

In what appears to be the first exit from the Persian Gulf by oil tankers without permission from Iran, three large vessels linked to Oman left the Strait of Hormuz by hugging the sultanate’s coastline, Bloomberg reported on April 3. »»»

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BNE 6h

Three tankers exit Hormuz hugging Omani coast

In what appears to be the first exit from the Persian Gulf by oil tankers without permission from Iran, three large vessels linked to Oman left the Strait of Hormuz by hugging the sultanate’s coastline, Bloomberg reported on April 3. »»»

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BNE 7h

Three tankers exit Hormuz hugging Omani coast

In what appears to be the first exit from the Persian Gulf by oil tankers without permission from Iran, three large vessels linked to Oman left the Strait of Hormuz by hugging the sultanate’s coastline, Bloomberg reported on April 3. »»»

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BNE 7h

Three tankers exit Hormuz hugging Omani coast

In what appears to be the first exit from the Persian Gulf by oil tankers without permission from Iran, three large vessels linked to Oman left the Strait of Hormuz by hugging the sultanate’s coastline, Bloomberg reported on April 3. »»»

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BNE 7h

Three tankers exit Hormuz hugging Omani coast

In what appears to be the first exit from the Persian Gulf by oil tankers without permission from Iran, three large vessels linked to Oman left the Strait of Hormuz by hugging the sultanate’s coastline, Bloomberg reported on April 3. »»»

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BNE 7h

Three tankers exit Hormuz hugging Omani coast

In what appears to be the first exit from the Persian Gulf by oil tankers without permission from Iran, three large vessels linked to Oman left the Strait of Hormuz by hugging the sultanate’s coastline, Bloomberg reported on April 3. »»»

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BNE 7h

Three tankers exit Hormuz hugging Omani coast

In what appears to be the first exit from the Persian Gulf by oil tankers without permission from Iran, three large vessels linked to Oman left the Strait of Hormuz by hugging the sultanate’s coastline, Bloomberg reported on April 3. »»»

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BNE 7h

Three tankers exit Hormuz hugging Omani coast

In what appears to be the first exit from the Persian Gulf by oil tankers without permission from Iran, three large vessels linked to Oman left the Strait of Hormuz by hugging the sultanate’s coastline, Bloomberg reported on April 3. »»»

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BNE 7h

Three tankers exit Hormuz hugging Omani coast

In what appears to be the first exit from the Persian Gulf by oil tankers without permission from Iran, three large vessels linked to Oman left the Strait of Hormuz by hugging the sultanate’s coastline, Bloomberg reported on April 3. »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Trump: Rescued US crew member ‘safe and sound’, calls mission daring

A US service member who had been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, US President Donald Trump said in a social media post early Sunday. A large-scale US search-and-rescue operation was launched after the crash of an F-15E Strike Eagle on Friday. Iranian authorities had rep»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Indonesia Lays to Rest Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon

Three Indonesian peacekeepers killed in two separate explosions in southern Lebanon last week were laid to rest in their hometowns on Sunday. Peacekeeper Farizal Rhomadhon, 28, died when a projectile exploded on March 29 in southern Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting since Leban»»»

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France24 7h

Hide, find water: Former pilots detail how to survive being shot down

As US and Iranian forces race to locate a crew member of a US F-15E fighter jet downed in Iran, a former Air Force pilot and rescuer eplains what it takes to hide, survive and extract someone behind enemy lines.  As American forces race against time and Iran's military to locate an aviato»»»

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France24 7h

Videos show US missiles being launched from Kuwait into Iran

Despite denials from Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region, there is growing evidence that their territory is being used in attacks on the Iranian regime during the US–Israel war. FRANCE 24 has verified and geolocated multiple videos showing that, on at least two occasions, on March 24 and 31, »»»

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