Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) effective May 1, the state news agency WAM said on Tuesday. The decision follows what officials described as a "comprehensive evaluation," including consideration of ongoing "di»»»

Kenya's leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians' English 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi Getty ImagesPresident Ruto has clarified that all Africans "speak very good English" Kenya's President William Ruto has been forced to respond to the backlash»»»

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Gen Z is changing how sport and entertainment are discovered, followed and monetised in the Kingdom, according to a new report by Dentsu Sports International. The report, KSA Youth PowerPlay, said younger audiences are moving away from traditional, linear fan habits and inste»»»

PARIS: Cement maker Lafarge and eight other defendants have appealed their condemnation for funding terrorism during Syria’s civil war, Paris prosecutors told AFP. All were found guilty on April 13 following a Paris trial of having paid nearly 5.6 million euros (now $6.6 million) in 2013 and 2014 t»»»

NEW DELHI: When a video showing factory workers sewing clothes with small cameras on their heads went viral this month, it sent chills across social media. It also reignited a familiar fear among Indian labor activists: that people are already training their own replacements in real time. The foota»»»

LONDON: Britain on Tuesday ‌sought to uphold a ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which it has designated a terrorist organization, after a court ruling that ​the move unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression. Palestine Action, which had increasingly targeted Israel-linked defen»»»

DUBAI: Chinese singer-songwriter Li Yuchun, popularly known by her stage name Chris Lee, wore two Georges Chakra creations as she took to the stage for her “The Queen and The Dreams” tour, which has officially wrapped up in Shanghai. The Lebanese couturier took to Instagram to spotlight the looks, »»»

LONDON: British police said on Tuesday they were investigating a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall in a north London area which is home to a large Jewish community, amid a recent spate ‌of incidents ‌in the British capital. London’s ‌Metropolitan ⁠Police said the ⁠investigation was being le»»»

THE HAGUE: More than 65,000 ‌victims of a Malian Islamist who was a key figure in the police force that imposed a strict interpretation of sharia law on Timbuktu in 2012 and ordered ​public floggings and other punishments, should receive a combined $8.5 million in compensation, International Crimin»»»

MADRID: Real Madrid’s Brazilian defender Eder Militao is set to miss the World Cup after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury on Tuesday. “Our player Eder Militao underwent successful surgery today for a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris in his left leg,” Real Madrid said in »»»

Two women from the same family have been arrested in Crete following a latest incident in a long-running feud between rival families that left two people dead five months ago, police said. The incident occurred on Monday in the village of Vorizia and led to the arrest of two women, aged 20 and 24, »»»

According to a position of Bulgaria before the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), distributed by the press centre of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Bulgaria is consistently implementing policies aimed at promoting employment, improving workforce quality and ac»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad chaired Tuesday a consultative session on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), focusing on key social protections. The session was held in the presence of Minister of Social Develo»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who joined fellow leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council at a consultative summit in Jeddah, underscored the Gulf region’s commitment to unity and coordinated action amid evolving regional and global developments. I»»»

“You cannot hear it while it’s coming,” and countermeasures – from the Merkava’s Trophy system on down, are powerless to stop it – these are the reasons why the militia’s new drones are so effective, Lebanese Hezbollah strategy analyst Ali Hamie. The cheap, fiberoptic cable-tethered, RPG grenade-fi»»»

1 of 2 | A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo satellites into orbit from Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, in Florida on Monday. This launch, carrying 29 satellites on board, is the sixth of nine missions planned for the constellation. Photo by J»»»

1 of 2 | The trial is underway in California on Tuesday over OpenAI’s status as a for-profit company as Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the company faces a nine-person jury. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo April 28 (UPI) -- The trial is underway in California on Tuesday over OpenAI's st»»»

Dubai: Dubai Safari Park is giving families and groups more reasons to visit, rolling out two limited-time ticket offers as it approaches the end of its seventh season. With the park set to close on May 31, the new promotions have been aimed at helping residents and tourists make the most of the re»»»

Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, together with Toyota Motor Corporation, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, and supporting entities, conducted a public hydrogen fuel cell bus trial. The five-day trial in Yanbu Industrial Ci»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh will begin loading uranium fuel into its first nuclear power station on Tuesday, a key step towards bringing the 2,400 megawatt plant online to ease pressure on the overstretched power grid. When operating, it could meet up to 10 percent of the power demands of the South Asian nat»»»

Saudi Arabia welcomed leaders and officials from across the Gulf on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crisis in the region triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The talks in the coastal city of Jeddah come as the White House considers Iran's latest proposal to end the two-month-old conflict »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Tuesday, gaining 11.44 points, or 0.1 percent, to close at 11,179.95. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR5.34 billion ($1.42 billion), as 84 of the stocks advanced and 178 retreated. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu lost »»»

JEDDAH: Jeddah Mayor Saleh Al-Turki inaugurated the “Bride of the Red Sea” exhibition, part of a wider initiative aimed at showcasing the city’s beauty through the lenses of Saudi photographers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The exhibition features 25 photographs documenting sculptures and landm»»»

An 89-year-old man suspected of shooting and injuring five people at a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens Tuesday has been arrested in the western city of Patra, state ERT television reported. The suspect was located in a hotel near the city’s long-distance coach station, and»»»

Doha: Old Doha Port has launched the official Qatar Boat Show 2026 campaign under the slogan "Crafting Wonderful," premiering the campaign's brand film at Raffles Doha, where media professionals, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered. Held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minist»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad held a consultative session on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026–2030) in the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jaber Al Nuaimi. During the consulta»»»

Foreign archeologists spent the entire 19th century and well into the 20th working in Latin American countries and leaving with “enormous quantities of material,” Javier Martinez Burgos, a specialist at Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History, told Sputnik. Burgos estimates that Lat»»»

Two trains have collided on the outskirts of Indonesian capital Jakarta, killing 15 people, all women. The crash occurred on Monday when a long-distance train struck the rear carriage of a stationary commuter train at Bekasi Timur station. The carriage was reserved for women, a common feature on In»»»

Dubai: Newly approved government initiatives will reinforce a more resilient and sustainable national industrial model, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, said, placing industry among the most important drivers of the UAE’s next »»»

A joint Libyan-Italian workshop entitled “Libyan-Italian Relations: Towards a Comprehensive and Sustainable Model” was held in Tripoli yesterday. The workshop was organized by the Tripoli based Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with broad participation from officials, expert»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka's cricket board stepped down on Tuesday after the government asked the sporting body's executive committee to make way for a new administration, officials said. Sri Lanka Cricket is the country's richest sporting body but it has been plagued by allegations of corruption and misma»»»

JERUSALEM - Like-minded countries like Serbia and Israel have a national interest in advancing their relations, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said in Jerusalem on Tuesday, noting that he was very proud strategic dialogue had been launched between the two countries as a result of work by their teams over »»»

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been part of the global oil conversation for decades through its membership in the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, one of the most influential groups in the energy world. With the UAE now announcing it will exit both OPEC and the wider OP»»»

Dubai: OGold, the UAE’s premier Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed Super App, has secured a strategic investment from Plug and Play Ventures, the venture capital arm of a world-leading innovation platform and startup accelerator headquartered in Silicon Valley, which connects high-growth comp»»»

Dubai: The UAE's decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the wider OPEC+ alliance from May 1, 2026 ends nearly six decades of participation in coordinated oil production policy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Th»»»

Authorities on Tuesday warned farmers to be on the lookout for phishing attempts using as bait the deadly foot-and-mouth epidemic that’s devastating livestock farms on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Lesvos. The Rural Development Ministry said scammers have been phoning up farmers claiming to repr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted an Israeli military bulldozer while it was demolishing houses in the city of Bint Jbeil with an attack drone, a»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad held a consultative session on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026–2030) in the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jaber Al Nuaimi. During the consulta»»»

JEDDAH: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has departed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following his participation in the consultative summit of the GCC leaders and heads of delegations, held in Jeddah on Tuesday. HH the Amir was accompanied by senior officials»»»

It was the Soviet Union that championed the 1960 Declaration on Decolonization that “called for the expeditious independence of all peoples under colonial rule,” Professor Alfred de Zayas, former UN independent expert, tells Sputnik. The USSR initiated the declaration in response to the US’s push t»»»

TUNIS, April 28, 2026 (TAP) - More than fifteen partnership agreements were signed on Wednesday between chambers of commerce, employers' organisations, and think tank groups, announced President of the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC) Anis...»»»

Dubai: IKEA, operated by Al-Futtaim has launched its limited-time Emirati menu from April 22 to April 30, celebrating the UAE’s rich heritage and the warmth of a culture that welcomes everyone to the table. In the UAE, everyone is Emirati. Featuring a selection of cherished local dishes, the experi»»»

Sharjah: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Sharjah Police have arrested an Asian man accused of converting his residence into a mini “factory” to package and promote drugs using electronic cigarettes. The arrest, carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Department, followed intensive surveillance and m»»»

Dubai: In a city known for turning ambition into opportunity, the rise of Filipino chef Jhovani Manolo from kitchen steward to head chef stands out as a story of persistence, discipline, and quiet determination. His journey, from back-of-house beginnings to leading a Michelin-recognised restaurant »»»

Additionally, starting April 24, the Italian brand Stefanel is available at Fashion House Pallady, complementing the center’s offerings with elegant and contemporary clothing. Stefanel’s expansion continues, with a new store set to open very soon at Fashion House Militari as well. These openings ar»»»

RIYADH: Mohammed bin Salman chaired a cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday, where ministers reviewed regional developments, progress under Saudi Vision 2030, and the outcomes of the recent Gulf Cooperation Council consultative summit. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the crown prince briefed th»»»

Dubai: In the face of ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has launched its "fourfold assistance" programme designed to provide support to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in affected countries. These efforts cover onsite assistance, repatriation, »»»

Britain's King Charles III (2nd L) and Queen Camilla (L) are greeted by President Donald Trump (2nd R) and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House in Washington D.C., on Monday at the start of a four day state visit. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo April 28 (UPI) -- King Charles II»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market extended its April advance on Monday, 27 April 2026, with the EGX30 rising 0.57% to 52,719.12 points, supported by strong domestic demand but tempered by continued foreign selling. The gains were broad-based across indices. The EGX33 Shariah index added 0.55% to 5,582.0»»»

In this context, AIPROM—the Romanian Plant Protection Industry Association—and the Romanian Farmers’ Club organized a debate focused on food security and the resilience of the agri-food sector, based on the findings of the HFFA study. This study highlights how local agricultural production is becom»»»