Gulf News 22m

New UN report urges action to restore navigation through Strait of Hormuz

NEW YORK: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) confirmed in a new report released Wednesday that maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly come to a standstill, recording a 95% decrease in the number of vessels passing through daily over the past month. »»»

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Gulf News 22m

Trump’s Nato threat rattles alliance as global economy reels from Iran's choking of Hormuz

Of all the pressure tactics in Donald Trump’s playbook, threatening to pull the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) has always been one of the most powerful—and destabilizing. Asked by The Telegraph whether he was reconsidering US membership in the Western military al»»»

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RT 35m

It’s time to ban smartphones in schools

By this time, we are all familiar with the image of some harried schoolteacher attempting to maintain control over a classroom where the majority of students are transfixed by their smartphones instead of the dusty chalkboard. The dangers of social media for the minds of young and old alike has alr»»»

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Gulf News 52m

New UN report urges action to restore navigation through Strait of Hormuz

NEW YORK: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) confirmed in a new report released Wednesday that maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly come to a standstill, recording a 95% decrease in the number of vessels passing through daily over the past month. »»»

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BNE 1h

Venezuela opens for business, but investors weigh promise against reality

The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Scattered rain, morning fog expected across UAE until 6 April

ABU DHABI: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast a period of unsettled weather across the UAE, through 6 April, advising residents to prepare for shifting conditions including rain and reduced visibility. The forecast indicates a mix of fair to cloudy skies, with light to moderate r»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank near the Qantara school with a guided missile, and it was seen burning: statement 57 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank near the Qantara school with a guided missile, and it was seen burning: statement 57 02»»»

Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank at the Jenejel height in the town of Qantara with a guided missile, and it was seen burning: statement 58 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank at the Jenejel height in the town of Qantara with a guided missile, and it was seen bur»»»

France24 1h

Trump administration lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s interim leader

The US has lifted sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president, in a significant shift following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. The move comes as relations between Washington and Caracas begin to thaw, with Rodriguez taking steps to open the country’s energy sector to US companies aft»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

FIFA World Cup line-up complete as Iraq claim final spot

Lions of Mesopotamia defeat Bolivia in play-off to become 48th and final team at first edition of expanded finalsFIFA Iraq were the last team to qualify, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament at Monterrey Stadium, Mexico, on Tuesday to earn the final spot in Group I a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar participates in 43rd sessionof Arab Interior Ministers Council

QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held on Wednesday via videoconference. Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani led the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the session»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Novo Nordisk Qatar announceslaunch of its ‘New Me Can’ obesity awareness campaign

Tribune News Network Doha Novo Nordisk Qatar has announced the launch of ‘New Me Can’, a nationwide disease awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness of obesity as a serious chronic disease and supporting informed public dialogue on long-term health. Obesity has emerged as a major global epidem»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Rainfall across Qatar peaks at 16.1mm in Al Sadd

Tribune News Network DOHA The Qatar Meteorology Department released the total rainfall amounts recorded across the country on Tuesday, March 31, showing widespread showers affecting many areas. According to the data, the highest rainfall was recorded in Al Sadd with 16.1mm, followed closely by Sawd»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MECC announces launch ofmarine turtle nesting season

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change a ( MECC) announced on Wednesday the start of the marine turtle nesting season in Qatar, which runs from April 1 to August 1. This announcement comes as part of the country’s strong commitment to protecting endangered species and monitoring ra»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Spine surgery at Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital helps patient in her 50s walk again

Tribune News Network Doha The Orthopaedic Surgery team at HMC’s Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital (AAH) successfully performed a precise microsurgical spinal canal decompression on a 56-year-old patient who had suffered for years from chronic pain and severe difficulty in movement due to spinal »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir meets Greek defence minister

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met in his office at Lusail Palace on Wednesday morning with HE Minister of National Defense of the Hellenic Republic Nikolaos Georgios Dendias. During the meeting, they reviewed developments in the region and their repercu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

WCM-Q experts highlight role of acupuncture in pain management

Tribune News Network Doha The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has published a series of papers evaluating the effectiveness and acceptance of Western medical acupuncture (WMA) for pain management in athletes and its broader role in modern integrative me»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MoPH participates in World Autism Awareness Day

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on 2 April. This year’s observance is held under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value,” as designated by the United Nations. The observance h»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QU increases institutional preparedness to ensure safety of the community

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its institutional responsibility and commitment to community safety, Qatar University (QU) confirmed that it continues to implement measures aimed at strengthening institutional preparedness, in line with directives issued by the Ministry of Interior and relevan»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Lebanese president, Qatar’s envoy discuss bilateral ties

QNA Beirut President of the Republic of Lebanon General Joseph Aoun met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. At the outset of the meeting, HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QA to add more flights to over 120 destinations by mid-May

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways is set to continue the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026, across the airline’s global network. All flights to and from Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corridors established in close co»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MoT moves Autonomous E-Mobility Forum from April to September 7-9

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has moved the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum to September 7-9, 2026, against the backdrop of the current regional situation. The Forum was initially scheduled this April 7-9. Organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar to distance itself from regional conflicts: Al Muftah

Tribune News Network Geneva Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva HE Dr Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah on Wednesday participated in an event titled ‘Diplomacy and Security: Shaping Peace in a Fragmented World’, at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy in »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters threw a Shuwaz explosive device at a Merkava tank at the Friz hill in the town of Ainatha, damaging it: statement 59 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters threw a Shuwaz explosive device at a Merkava tank at the Friz hill in the town of Ainatha, damaging it: stateme»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE affirms embrace of Iranian community as integral to its diverse social fabric: MoFA

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a statement affirming that the UAE is home to a respected and valued Iranian community that forms an integral part of its social fabric and contributes to its diversity and openness. The UAE is home to more than 200 nationalities, reflect»»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

War snuffs out signs of recovery in Turkish manufacturing, shows March PMI

Ill-effects of the conflict in the Middle East in March snuffed out the beginnings of a possible recovery in Turkish manufacturing, according to the latest Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released on April 1 by S&P Global. »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

War snuffs out signs of recovery in Turkish manufacturing, shows March PMI

Ill-effects of the conflict in the Middle East in March snuffed out the beginnings of a possible recovery in Turkish manufacturing, according to the latest Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released on April 1 by S&P Global. »»»

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BNE 1h

Aircon: from comfort to matter of life and death

The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner.  As a species, humans can only t»»»

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BNE 1h

Aircon: from comfort to matter of life and death

The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner.  As a species, humans can only t»»»

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BNE 1h

Aircon: from comfort to matter of life and death

The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner.  As a species, humans can only t»»»

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BNE 1h

Aircon: from comfort to matter of life and death

The last three years were the hottest ever recorded and it’s only going to get worse – to the point where people will start to die from overheating. Unless you have an air conditioner.  As a species, humans can only t»»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pushes ahead with solar and wind plants

Iran is building four new solar power plants backed by the National Development Fund alongside a wind farm in Sistan and Baluchestan province, with the first phase expected online by July 2026, ILNA reported on April 1, citing the Ministry of Energy. »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

BALKAN BLOG: The connection between the Middle East conflict and Slovenia’s closely fought election

Allegations of foreign interference involving an Israeli private intelligence firm cast a shadow over Slovenia’s closely contested parliamentary election, highlighting how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasingly impacting domestic politics in Europe. »»»

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BNE 1h

Armenian PM strikes assertive tone in talks with Putin

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan adopted an assertive tone during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 1, with sharp differences emerging over elections, security ties and Armenia’s geopolitical direction. »»»

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BNE 1h

Tisza needs supermajority victory in Hungarian elections to unlock EU frozen funds

Hungary’s ability to unlock billions in frozen EU funding will depend heavily on the outcome of its parliamentary election on April 12. The opposition Tisza party led by Peter Magyar will need to win a supermajority if it is to undo laws that have blocked the release of billions of euros in frozen »»»

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BNE 1h

Gulf interest, market jitters and EU delays shape Ukraine’s defence industry outlook

Ukraine’s defence sector is drawing growing interest from Gulf states even as financial pressures mount and European support faces delays, reported Ukraine Business News. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his recent tour »»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Gulf interest, market jitters and EU delays shape Ukraine’s defence industry outlook

Ukraine’s defence sector is drawing growing interest from Gulf states even as financial pressures mount and European support faces delays, reported Ukraine Business News. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his recent tour »»»

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