Gulf News 10m

Sharjah EV charging law: New fees, up to Dh10,000 fine

Sharjah has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework governing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, setting clear rules on pricing, licensing, and penalties as the emirate accelerates its shift toward sustainable mobility. Issued under Executive Council Resolution No. 15 of 2026, t»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

China’s Xi Urges Faster Development of New Energy System as Middle East War Continues

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy system to safeguard the country's energy security, weeks into the Iran war that has triggered global energy shocks. The leader of the world's second-largest economy also emphasized hydropower developme»»»

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Gulf News 22m

How the UAE is defying the Strait of Hormuz shutdown to power the nation

Dubai: The UAE has sufficient and diversified energy sources to meet all of its domestic needs, even amid regional tensions, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said, stressing that the country is well positioned to safeguard energy security for residents and businesses. Spea»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

Majid Khademi: Brief Tenure at Helm of Embattled IRGC Intelligence Ends in Assassination

Majid Khademi’s rise to the top of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence apparatus was as abrupt as his fall. During the 12-day war in June 2025, Khademi was appointed head of the IRGC Intelligence Organization following the killing of his predecessor, Mohammad Kazemi, at a time when»»»

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Kathimerini 41m

Delays plague illegal construction case on Milos

Removal of construction materials at Kaminia on the idyllic island of Milos began only days ago, despite a missed Environment Ministry deadline and delays approved by local planning authorities. Meanwhile, two illegal structures have expanded along a recently opened illegal road linked to the hotel»»»

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Novinite 44m

Italian Mafia-Linked Waste Scheme Reaches Bulgaria, Five Nationals Investigated

Italian authorities have launched an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the illegal export of hazardous waste to Eastern Europe, with five Bulgarian nationals among those under scrutiny. The case centers on an Italian company accused of mislabeling waste shipments bound for Bulgaria »»»

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Gulf News 44m

Verdant Partners expands strategic advisory platform from the UAE

Verdant Partners, a Dubai-headquartered strategic advisory firm, has announced the expansion of its platform to support international businesses with market entry, capital structuring, and cross-border execution across the Middle East. The firm has worked across mergers and acquisitions, capital ra»»»

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Gulf News 46m

Gargash reaffirms UAE’s firm stance against Iranian aggression

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the UAE’s firm stance against Iranian aggression, saying the country’s clear and principled position has been widely appreciated across the Gulf. In a post on X, Gargash described Iran as an untrustworthy actor tha»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Sanjeev Mansotra Planet One signs strategic joint venture with state mining company of Tanzania for graphite mine

Planet One Group announced signature of a joint venture agreement with State Mining company of Tanzania for funding and developing 3 graphite concessions in the Mererani region of Tanzania. This marks a significant step towards diversification of Planet One’s mining portfolio currently consisting o»»»

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Al Awsat 59m

US Stops Israel’s Plan to Drag Syria to War on Hezbollah

Political sources in Tel Aviv revealed that Washington stopped Israel from striking the Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, as well as a plan to drag Damascus into the war against Hezbollah. Israel radio said that the American administration stopped Israel from bombing the crossing sh»»»

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Novinite 1h

Easter Skiing in Bulgaria: Bansko Opens with Deep Snow and Discounted Lift Passes

The ski zone above Bansko is set to welcome visitors during the Easter holidays with exceptional late-season conditions, as snow cover near Todorka Peak has reached close to three meters. The resort will operate at full capacity, with all slopes and lifts open, offering favorable conditions for bot»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Minister Greets Medical Professionals on World Health Day

Caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski greeted medical professionals on World Health Day, April 7, wishing them strength and confidence in their most humane mission. The motto of this year's World Health Day is "Together for health. Stand with science”. "It brings together the key factors f»»»

bta.bg
DW 1h

Solar is winning the energy race

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesSolar is winning the energy raceGero RueterThe world's cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside. https://p.dw.com/p/5B3i8Solar power has not only become cheaper, but has been scaled up to create vast sun-driven energy par»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Trade: Jewellery increasingly seen as store of value in 2026, buying decisions more informed

The jewellery market is entering 2026 in a clear phase of maturation, with purchasing decisions increasingly well-informed and jewellery more often seen as a store of value rather than merely an aesthetic accessory, according to an analysis.According to the Magnor analysis, customers are more infor»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Gold Ticks Down as Trump's Iran Deadline Keeps Markets Cautious

Gold ticked down on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold edged 0.2% lower to $4,638.30 per ounce by 0539 GMT, while US gold futures for June delivery fell 0.4% to $4,664, said Reuters. "Everyone »»»

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Actmedia 1h

ASF: Romania's capital market ends 2025 on solid ground as BET index surges 46%

The Romanian capital market ended 2025 on solid developments, despite an international environment marked by uncertainty and volatility, with the BET index reflecting the performance of the most liquid BVB stocks surging 46% from the end of 2024, according to a capital market report published by th»»»

Actmedia 1h

Reuters:Israel's Elbit Systems pledges start of Watchkeeper X drone deliveries to Romania after repeated delays

Israeli company Elbit Systems is preparing to start delivering Watchkeeper X drones to Romania under a RON 1.89 billion ($428.75 million) contract, the company said on Monday, after Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta threatened last week to cancel the deal over delays, Reuters reports.The deal f»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Qatar launches ‘Legal Path to Labour Market’ to empower national law graduates

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in coordination with the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Labour, has launched the “Legal Path to the Labour Market 2026” initiative to prepare qualified Qatari legal cadres for seamless integration into the public and priva»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil rises, stocks fall as Iran deadline drives market tension

Dubai: Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday while equities lost momentum, with investors pulling back ahead of a key US deadline tied to the Iran conflict. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude climbed above $111 a barrel after volatile swings, continuing a steady »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ministry of Awqaf hosts seminar on revelation

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Islamic Research and Studies, is set to hold today evening its third seminar within the fourth season of its cultural initiative “Ummah Seminar,” organised under the theme “Knowledge of Revelation.” Titled “Kno»»»

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Al Manar 2h

IRGC Strikes US, Israeli Military-industry Sites in Wave 98 of Operation True Promise 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Strikes US, Israeli Military-industry Sites in Wave 98 of Operation True Promise 4 07-04-2026 08:23 AM The Islamic Revolution Guards C»»»

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Gulf News 2h

More South Asia flights added via Dammam by Gulf Air

Dubai: Gulf Air has added more South Asian routes to its temporary Dammam operations, widening travel options for passengers affected by ongoing airspace restrictions in Bahrain and parts of the region. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline is currently operating»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns: reports

New Delhi: The chief executive of Indian carrier Air India, Campbell Wilson, has resigned from his position, local media reported Tuesday. The reports did not specify the reasons for Wilson's resignation, but the airline has come under increased regulatory scrutiny in recent months following safety»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Alia Bhatt faces backlash for hosting gig, but even Shah Rukh Khan didn’t always get it right

Dubai: When Alia Bhatt took on hosting duties at a recent Bollywood awards night in Mumbai, it should have been a mic-drop moment ideally. A mainstream Bollywood A-lister and a woman commanding the stage solo? That’s not just rare, it’s refreshing. Such privileges are often bestowed to male superst»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

After milestone-rich lunar flyby, astronauts start trip home

Houston: Little-known lunar craters, a solar eclipse and meteor strikes: the Artemis II astronauts wrapped their lunar flyby and began their journey back to Earth late Monday, bringing with them rich celestial observations scientists hope will open doors. Their eyes glued to the spacecraft windows »»»

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BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng travels to China on 'peace mission'

Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun departed on April 7 on a trip she describes as a peace mission, as Beijing intensifies its "reunification" campaign, according to Reuters. The visit comes at a high-s»»»

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BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Indonesia blocks social media access for minors

The Indonesian government has initiated a major campaign of regulations aimed at removing children under the age of 16 from social media platforms, representing one of the most intense government actions in the worldwide digital environment. Under Ministerial Regulation No. 9 of 2026, which came in»»»

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BNE 3h

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng travels to China on 'peace mission'

Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun departed on April 7 on a trip she describes as a peace mission, as Beijing intensifies its "reunification" campaign, according to Reuters. The visit comes at a high-s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng travels to China on 'peace mission'

Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun departed on April 7 on a trip she describes as a peace mission, as Beijing intensifies its "reunification" campaign, according to Reuters. The visit comes at a high-s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»

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BNE 3h

Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

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BNE 3h

Tehran rejects Pakistan's two-phase peace plan, offers its own 10-point plan

Tehran responds to Pakistan's two-phase peace plan Tehran has responded to Pakistan's two-phase peace plan which calls for 45 day ceasefire followed by negotiations to bring about a more lasting peace in the Iran conflict in a second phase. »»»

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BNE 3h

Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

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BNE 3h

Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

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BNE 3h

Tehran rejects Pakistan's two-phase peace plan, offers its own 10-point plan

Tehran responds to Pakistan's two-phase peace plan Tehran has responded to Pakistan's two-phase peace plan which calls for 45 day ceasefire followed by negotiations to bring about a more lasting peace in the Iran conflict in a second phase. »»»

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BNE 3h

Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war

  Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Tehran rejects Pakistan's two-phase peace plan, offers its own 10-point plan

Tehran responds to Pakistan's two-phase peace plan Tehran has responded to Pakistan's two-phase peace plan which calls for 45 day ceasefire followed by negotiations to bring about a more lasting peace in the Iran conflict in a second phase. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Tehran rejects Pakistan's two-phase peace plan, offers its own 10-point plan

Tehran responds to Pakistan's two-phase peace plan Tehran has responded to Pakistan's two-phase peace plan which calls for 45 day ceasefire followed by negotiations to bring about a more lasting peace in the Iran conflict in a second phase. »»»

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