Gulf News 12m

Video: Drone attack triggers blaze at Kuwait refinery

Dubai: A massive plume of smoke rose from Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery after a reported drone attack struck the facility, triggering fires across several operational units. Dramatic visuals showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky as emergency response teams rushed to contain the blaze. »»»

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Gulf News 12m

How Filipino seafarers can get help as Middle East situation evolves

Dubai: As tensions continue in parts of the Middle East, Filipino seafarers operating in regional waters have been urged to remain calm, vigilant, and connected, with authorities rolling out dedicated hotlines to provide immediate assistance. In an advisory, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) »»»

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Sputnik 13m

Ukraine’s SBU Planned Terrorist Attack in Moscow — FSB

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) planned to remotely detonate an explosive device hidden in the trunk of an electric scooter near a business centre in Moscow, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday. The FSB reported that it had thwarted a terrorist attack targeting a senior law enfo»»»

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Gulf News 15m

Abu Dhabi: 12 injured after missile debris falls in Ajban

Abu Dhabi: Twelve people have been injured after debris fell in Abu Dhabi’s Ajban area following the interception of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles by the UAE’s air defence systems, authorities said on Friday. According to Abu Dhabi Media Office, six Nepali nationals and five Indian national»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

Man arrested for setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

Berlin: A 20-year-old man armed with knives was arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on a high-speed train in Germany, injuring 12 people, police said Friday. The incident occurred late Thursday on an Intercity Express train, the German equivalent of France's TGV, bound for Frankfurt in western »»»

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Business-review 28m

CruiseHub: Cruise vacations, the safest option, especially in unpredictable times

Market data and booking behavior observed by CruiseHub specialists clearly highlight this shift: Romanian tourists are no longer just looking for a destination, but for a worry-free, well-organized vacation, where they can visit multiple places in a short time without having to manage every detail »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 34m

Labour Minister Ademov Says Serious Violations Reach Ministry Daily

Serious reports of abuses involving social policy instruments reached the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy every day, with three such cases received on Thursday alone, caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov said on Friday. He said the cases involved misuse of social policy »»»

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Business-review 50m

Reţele Electrice România invested RON 1.4 billion in 2025 in electric distribution networks

Key projects were implemented in Muntenia, Banat and Dobrogea regions and involved the modernization of existing primary stations and secondary stations, along with works for the modernization and extension of underground and overhead power lines. In 2026, the company will continue its investment p»»»

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Business-review 55m

Colliers: Home buying intentions are increasing, but accessibility is becoming more difficult

Colliers consultants emphasize that these numbers reflect a real market shift, not just a statistical fluctuation. The pressure is most evident among groups with more limited financial means, particularly young people and lower-income households. For them, rising prices, higher financing costs, and»»»

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TAP 58m

National Council president calls for joint efforts to drive digital transformation

Bardo, April 3, 2026 (TAP) — Imed Derbali, President of the National Council of Regions and Districts, emphasized on Friday that achieving digital transformation requires coordinated efforts, fostering a culture of collaboration, as well as active...»»»

Gulf News 60m

When will the ICC decide on Duterte’s appeal and what's at stake

Dubai: A crucial ruling in the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will be delivered on April 22, as the appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) prepares to decide whether the tribunal has the authority to proceed with the case. "The judgment will be delivered»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Defense Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Russia hold talks - | 24.KG

The Defense Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Russia held talks. According to the Russian Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with Major General Ruslan Mukambetov, the Minister of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. «Since our last meeting, the world has underg»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Problems with goods deliveries to Russia to be resolved within six months - | 24.KG

Shipping of garment goods from Kyrgyzstan to Russia will be fully established within the next six months, the Tax Service Chairman of Kyrgyzstan Almambet Shykmamatov announced. According to him, the difficulties arose because many entrepreneurs previously shipped products without the necessary docu»»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

US influence in the Gulf fades as Qatar, Oman strike deals with Tehran

The US influence in the Gulf is fading as the war goes into its fifth week with no sign of ending and regional players are starting to cut deals with Tehran to end the attacks on their territories. Oman and Qatar are both »»»

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BNE 1h

Russia’s services sector slips back into contraction posting 49.5 as demand softens

Russia’s services sector returned to contraction in March, as weaker demand weighed on activity despite a modest improvement in business confidence, according to data published by S&P Global on April 3.  (chart) »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir offers condolences to President of Suriname

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to HE Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname, on the death of the former President of the Republic Chandrikapersad Santokhi.»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Libya to host for first time part of Flintlock 2026 multinational military exercises in mid-April

Libya’s Tripoli-based Libyan government announced yesterday that the multinational military exercise “Flintlock” will begin in the middle of this month, with Libya hosting part of it for the first time The military exercise is under the supervision of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), and with the p»»»

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Sputnik 1h

The CPC's Original Aspiration and Disciplinary Requirements Shape Officials' Inner Political Beliefs

What does it mean to govern well, and how should governance performance be gauged? The CPC' answer is that a correct view on governance performance should proceed from reality, respect objective laws, and, through sound decision-making and hard work, create achievements that withstand the test of p»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Fertilizer shortage could push up food bills worldwide

Dubai: The impact of the Iran conflict is moving deeper into the real economy, with fertilizer supplies tightening across global markets and raising the risk of higher food prices in the months ahead. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Farmers across regions are facing ri»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Border crossing points with China to be temporarily closed - | 24.KG

The State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan announced that, at the initiative of the Chinese side, Torugart-Avtrodorozhny and Irkeshtam-Avtodorozhny checkpoints will be temporarily closed. According to the agency, the restrictions are related to the observance of the Qingming Festival in China. The clos»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Minister Yankulov Stresses Need for Receptiveness in Parliament to Advance Fight against Corruption

The most important thing is to have receptiveness in Parliament so that progress can be made in the fight against corruption and the investigation of crimes in Bulgaria, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said during a news briefing at the Council of Ministers buil»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Business Development Council under Parliament resumes work in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A meeting of the Council for the Development of Business and Entrepreneurship under the Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh was held in Kyrgyzstan. The event was attended by members of Parliament led by Marlen Mamataliev, as well as representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers and the business community.»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Oil rallies, stocks drop as Trump dashes hopes fighting will soon end

LONDON — Oil surged and stocks fell on Thursday after Donald Trump threatened more heavy strikes on Iran and offered no solution to reopening the key Strait of Hormuz.Investors found little solace in the US president's address to the nation, in which he again urged countries dependent on the waterw»»»

Libya Herald 1h

CBL’s instant salary payment system reveals 1.585 million Libyans (72 percent) registered to receive state-sector salaries out of a total of 2.2 million

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced yesterday that it has received the March salary disbursement authorizations from the Ministry of Finance and transferred them to commercial banks to begin processing payments through the “Your Instant Salary” digital payment system. The CBL confirmed that t»»»

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TAP 1h

Water Magazine: Tunisian Water Observatory’s new cry of resistance

Tunis, April 3 (TAP) — The Tunisian Water Observatory, an initiative of the Nomad 08 association, has released the first issue of its new periodical magazine—an unprecedented publication conceived as both an academic research platform and a tool for...»»»

Gulf News 1h

How UAE community helped raise millions for captains through Careem’s tip-matching campaign

Dubai: In a powerful example of community giving, the UAE public have helped raise nearly Dh6 million for delivery riders, drivers, and taxi captains through a Ramadan campaign launched by Careem. Called "Tip Matching" initiative, the Everything application has maximised customer contributions by m»»»

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Egypt Independent 2h

Egypt signs lifeline million-barrel Libyan oil deal to defy Hormuz blockade

AI-Generated image/ Egypt signs lifeline million-barrel Libyan oil deal to defy Hormuz blockade Egypt is planning to import at least one million barrels of Libyan crude oil per month, Bloomberg reported. This strategic shift is designed to compensate for the total suspension of Kuwaiti oil supplies»»»

Gulf News 2h

RBI clears Emirates NBD entry into RBL Bank in landmark deal

Dubai: Emirates NBD has secured green light to move ahead with its planned acquisition of a majority stake in India’s RBL Bank, setting the stage for one of the largest cross-border deals in the country’s banking sector. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Reserve Bank»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Deliveries of individual food rations for Defense Ministry of Kyrgyzstan begin - | 24.KG

Kyrgyz Agroholding OJSC under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry has announced the start of fulfilling its 2026 contractual obligations to supply the Ministry of Defense with individual food rations. As part of the contract, and in line with the approved delivery s»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

Aldabaiba and Takala discuss Unified Development Programme

During a meeting last Wednesday (1 April) at his Tripoli Cabinet Office, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, discussed with the President of the High State Council, Mohammed Takala, the Unified Development Programme. The meeting also addressed the latest political developmen»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Bangladesh cuts office hours, turns off wedding lights to save energy

Dhaka: Bangladesh cut office, shop hours and banned decorative lighting at weddings starting on Friday as it seeks to conserve energy stocks after global price hikes due to the Middle East war. Bangladesh imports 95 percent of its oil and gas needs, mostly from the Middle East and said that, while »»»

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France24 2h

Myanmar’s parliament elects coup-leading general as civilian president

Myanmar's pro-army parliament on Friday elected Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as president days after he relinquished his top military post, as required by the constitution, and passed it to the country's former spymaster. Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of the 2021 coup, was elected after an ele»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines: Solar loan turns sun's power into a salary deduction — how to apply

Manila: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the $32.4-billion pension fund for state workers, has introduced the "Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan" (GSEL), which could potentially rewire how millions of Filipinos think about paying for electricity. Under this loan programme, GSIS extends the m»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Measles Cases at 70, Health Minister Says

The number of measles cases has reached 70, caretaker Health Minister Mihail Okoliyski said Friday during the 13th NextGen Health National Health Forum, organized by Manager magazine. “We are doing everything possible to prevent a nationwide epidemic. Most of those infected are children in the regi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

No Chance for GERB to Form Coalition with MRF, Leader Borissov Says

Presenting GERB-UDF's governance programme Bulgaria 2030 here on Friday, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said there is no chance for his party to form a coalition with Delyan Peevski's Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF). "We brought down a government over this. How can they even mention our names in»»»

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Egypt Independent 2h

Central Bank of Egypt maintains current interest rates

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided in its meeting on Thursday, to keep the key interest rates unchanged. Consequently, the overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation remain fixed at 19.00 percent, 20.00 percent, and»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Reckless drivers spotted on Dubai roads, police issue warning

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned motorists against reckless driving behaviours that pose a serious threat to road users, stressing that such actions can lead to severe traffic accidents with serious consequences. Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Du»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Stay alert: Abu Dhabi Police warn drivers against distracted driving

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have called on motorists to remain fully focused on the road and avoid distractions, particularly during traffic congestion or sudden stops, warning that lack of focus can lead to serious accidents. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate issued the warning in a public aware»»»

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