Gulf News 5m

'They just want a laugh': How Dubai children are finding joy through football, doodling and reading in uncertain times

For over 40 days, talks about conflict punctuated daily life. Phones sent warnings at different times of the day and night, and most tried to adjust to a 'new normal' that slowly seeped into their routines. While adults searched for ways to get through each day, they also had to find ways to calm t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why spring still feels like winter in the UAE

Dubai: It’s mid-spring in the UAE, yet the weather still carries a distinct winter feel. Cooler temperatures, fresh winds and recent rainfall have extended what many residents believe as an unusually long winter, but has it finally come to an end? The short answer, experts say, is not just yet, but»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oil whiplash: Brent crude surges, WTI falls — traders price in ceasefire deadline risk ahead of possible 'second' US–Iran talks

Oil futures have diverged sharply early on Tuesday morning (as per 8.28am Tokyo time, April 14, 2026) with WTI crude sliding even as Brent and Middle East benchmarks rally. This reflects a split between US and global risk sentiment amid ongoing Middle East conflict dynamics. The trend-busting WTI–B»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US, Iran discuss 'another round' of direct talks before current ceasefire expires

The United States and Iran are in active discussions about holding another round of face-to-face negotiations aimed at securing a longer-term ceasefire and preventing renewed conflict after recent talks in Pakistan ended without a deal, Bloomberg reported, citing "people familiar with the matter". »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

LOS ANGELES: Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s most populous state. Swalwell’s decis»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Hezbollah chief rejects Lebanon-Israeli talks. Urged cancellation of Tuesdays’ meeting in Washington – Ya Libnan

Share: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has rejected negotiations between the Lebanese government and Israel, set to begin tomorrow, and called on Lebanon’s president to stand with Hezbollah against Israel. “We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity… We call for a historic and heroic stanc»»»

Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar to host ‘a gathering of remarkable people’ at La Biennale di Venezia

Tribune News Network Doha The National Pavilion of Qatar yesterday announced details of its presentation for the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, commissioned by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson, Qatar Museums. untitled 2026 (»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

IEI Qatar hosts webinar on ‘AI Transforming IoT Ecosystem’

Tribune News Network Doha The The Institution of Engineers (India) Qatar Chapter organised an insightful webinar titled “AI Transforming IoT Eco System” on April 11 bringing together engineering professionals to explore the growing convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things. Deli»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha announces long-stay offers

Tribune News Network Doha Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha unveiled its exclusive long-term stay offering, designed for guests seeking luxury, flexibility and comfort in the heart of West Bay. Starting from April 1, Swissôtel is offering specially curated monthly and weekly rates, perfect for bu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Ooredoo launches new family mobile plansredefining household connectivity in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, unveiled its new family mobile plans, designed to bring the entire family’s connectivity under a single, seamlessly managed account. Designed to simplify how families in Qatar stay connected, at home, across the region »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

NHRC launches drive to raise human rights awareness among students

QNA Doha Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has launched its annual awareness campaign aimed at promoting a culture of human rights among students, as part of broader efforts to strengthen public understanding of rights and responsibilities. The initiative targets primary, preparatory a»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Al Sadd beat Al Hilal on penalties to reach ACL Elite quarters 

Jeddah: Al Sadd SC produced a night of remarkable resilience to reach the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals, defeating Al Hilal SFC 4–2 on penalties after a pulsating 3–3 draw across extra time at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, on Monday. Captain Akram Afif held hi»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Sheikh Qassem Calls on Lebanese Authorities to Cancel Direct Talks with Enemy: Hezbollah Fighters Will Capture Israeli Soldiers

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem maintained on Monday that Lebanon is facing an aggression which does not observe any humanitarian or moral consideration, stressing that it is a clear occupation. In a televised speech, Sheikh Qassem said, “We remained steadfast, the fighters stood fir»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt moves to expand rental housing to address affordability, idle property stock

Egypt is moving to strengthen its rental housing market as part of broader efforts to address affordability challenges and make better use of a large stock of vacant residential units. The government’s plan to offer housing under a monthly rental system signals a shift towards more flexible solutio»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Deyaar targets EGP 3bn in sales for 2026

Deyaar for Construction and Development has announced plans to achieve sales of between EGP 2bn and EGP 3bn in 2026, supported by its growing portfolio of projects in West Cairo. The company said its strategy focuses on expanding its footprint in Egypt’s real estate market while maximising returns »»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

VRE Developments launches Town Center 2 in Shorouk City

VRE Developments has announced the launch of its latest project, Town Center 2, in Shorouk City, marking a continued expansion of its portfolio in East Cairo. The company said the project reflects a strategic shift towards developments centred on operational functionality and long-term investment v»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Gold prices fall as dollar rises

Singapore: Gold prices fell Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar and renewed inflation fears that overshadowed expectations of future interest rate cuts. Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to USD 4,734.50 an ounce, after hitting its lowest level since April 7 earlier in the session. US gold futures also »»»

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RT 6h

Here’s why the Iran talks were doomed to fail

The US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended exactly as they were bound to end under the current balance of power – without a deal, without a handshake, without even the faintest sense that the two sides have moved closer to a durable peace. Nearly 21 hours of talks, an unprecedented level of representatio»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

End of Orban era opportunity for Orlen and Polish energy projects

The likely end of Viktor Orbán’s long rule, after a strong election win by the opposition TISZA party, could reshape Hungary’s energy sector and create opportunities for Orlen. A new government led by Péter Magyar is expected to reduce reliance on Russian energy and diversify gas supplies, potentia»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

REINO IO Logistics plans for long-term in development projects

REINO IO Logistics is entering a new growth phase after five years of building its logistics platform through acquisitions, now launching its first development project. The company has created a portfolio of over 350,000 m² across six locations in Poland. Its first development, a build-to-suit (BTS»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Sharjah Ruler announces 100-volume book project

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has revealed his latest historical project — a book titled Al Kawn wa Anasi Kathiran — which will comprise around 100 volumes, narrating the history of the universe from before the descent of Prophet »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

MPC: probability of lowering rates decreased significantly

Members of the Rada Polityki Pieniężnej (RPP) said the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East has significantly reduced the likelihood of further interest rate cuts in the coming months, despite falling inflation and slower wage growth. Although the Narodowy Bank Polski (NBP) cut rates by 25 bp to»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Work will start in September for Port Polska

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) signed agreements with Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu (PAIH) and Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu (ARP) to launch the “Port Polska” program, aimed at maximizing the benefits of large infrastructure projects for the domestic economy. The initiative is expected to incr»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Trump Talks Iran Blockade, Nukes, Peace Negotiations

"We can’t let a country blackmail or extort the world. That’s what they’re doing — they’re really blackmailing the world. We’re not going to let that happen," Trump told reporters, declaring that a US blockade of the Hormuz Strait has begun. The blockade "started 10 o'clock," according to the presi»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Luis Enrique warns PSG to avoid Liverpool 'trap'

Liverpool: Luis Enrique has warned Paris Saint-Germain to avoid falling into a "trap" against Liverpool as the Champions League holders aim to reach the semi-finals on Tuesday. PSG head to Anfield protecting a 2-0 lead from last week's quarter-final first-leg in Paris. Liverpool failed to record a »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Members of Bangladesh human rights body resign over govt inaction

All five members of Bangladesh's autonomous human rights commission resigned on Monday in protest over the newly elected government's failure to renew beefed up authorities for the body. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) members said the Bangladesh National Party (BNP), which won a landsl»»»

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Kathimerini 7h

Heavy Easter return traffic strains roads, ports

The return of Easter holiday travelers continued at full pace Monday evening, with increased congestion recorded on roads, ports and transport hubs across the country. According to state broadcaster ERT, long queues formed at the Elefsina tolls west of Athens, with traffic slowing significantly fro»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Saudi researchers succeed in converting carbon dioxide into underground rock

Riyadh: Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have succeeded in converting carbon dioxide into stable rock that is permanently trapped underground. This was achieved using a closed-loop system that recycles water from deep underground, thus removing one of the »»»

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RT 7h

Soros network is now in control of Hungary after Orban’s election defeat – Musk

The pro-EU Tisza party’s victory over Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Hungarian election means that the country has essentially been taken over by the Soros network, Elon Musk has said. In a post on X on Monday, Musk lashed out at Alexander Soros – the son of Hungarian-American billionaire Georg»»»

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Sana 8h

Syrian railways record strong growth in freight transport

Damascus, April 13 (SANA) – Syria’s General Establishment for Railways recorded notable growth in freight transport during the first quarter of 2026, despite challenges facing the railway sector. Director General Osama Haddad said Monday that trains are currently transporting fuel oil shipments fro»»»

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UPI 8h

Fuel shortages in Cuba hamper humanitarian aid efforts - UPI.com

A man climbs a staircase next to a portrait of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara in Havana on Friday). The United States have prevented oil shipments to Cuba for months, except for one Russian tanker, Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA April 13 (UPI) -- Cuba's fuel shortages are disrupting the distribution of hu»»»

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DW 8h

Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will follow

BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will followMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday a»»»

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UPI 8h

Federal judge dismisses Trump's suit against The Wall Street Journal - UPI.com

President Donald Trump looks out the window with Eric Trump, executive vice president of Trump Organization Inc., left, and Natalie Harp, executive assistant to President Donald Trump, center, aboard Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House Friday. Trump's $10 billion suit against the Wall S»»»

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RT 8h

UK halts Chagos handover to Mauritius amid US concerns

The United Kingdom has halted a plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, an Indian Ocean archipelago, to Mauritius. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed an agreement last year transferring sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius. However, the deal allowed Washington and London to retain control »»»

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DW 9h

Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will follow

BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will followMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday a»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

European Commission calls on EU countries to rely on renewable, nuclear energy sources

Brussels, Belgium: The European Commission (EC) has called on EU member states to rely on renewable and nuclear energy sources to address the energy crisis resulting from the military escalation in the Middle East. EC President Ursula von der Leyen stated Monday that the sharp rise in oil and gas p»»»

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RT 9h

Durov accuses WhatsApp of misleading encryption claims, citing backup risks

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has accused WhatsApp of misleading users about privacy, arguing that Telegram offers stronger protection for sensitive content. The Russian tech entrepreneur has repeatedly criticized Meta-owned WhatsApp’s security model, dismissing claims that the app cannot ac»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Trump vows US will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the naval blockade he has ordered around the country's ports will be destroyed, despite international calls for a ceasefire to be respected and negotiations to resume. The US military said»»»

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UPI 10h

Dozens killed in air strike on market by Nigerian military - UPI.com

Dozens of people were killed in an air strike on a Nigerian town market by the Nigerian military. Some say around 200 are dead from the attack. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA April 13 (UPI) -- More than 50 people were killed in an air strike at a Nigerian market by the Nigerian military, and some sa»»»

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Sana 10h

Syria, Türkiye agree on steps to boost economic integration and exports

Damascus, April 13 (SANA) – President of the Syrian Exporters Union Abdul Qader Tahan said talks held with the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) during the Syrian economic delegation’s visit to Istanbul last week resulted in strategic understandings aimed at moving from coordination to practical imp»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Qatar’s national pavilion at Giardini della Biennale to participate in Venice Biennale next month

Doha, Qatar: The National Pavilion of Qatar at the Giardini della Biennale in Venice, Italy, announced today, April 13, 2026, details of its participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, to be held next month. The pavilion will present the art exhibition 'untitled»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

UN warns Middle East conflict could push 32 million more into poverty

New York: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warned that more than 32 million people worldwide could be pushed into poverty due to the economic fallout of the conflict in the Middle East, with developing countries expected to bear the brunt. In a report issued on Monday, the agency sai»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Israel Army Ups Hezbollah Death Toll from April 8 Strikes to Over 250

Israel's military said Monday that a massive wave of strikes in Lebanon last week killed five Hezbollah commanders, as well as more than 250 of the Iran-backed group's fighters. The Lebanese health ministry has said Wednesday's attacks killed more than 350 people in total and wounded more than 1,20»»»

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EU Observer 10h

How different will Magyar be from Orbán? We analyse his views on EU, Russia, Ukraine, and Trump

Péter Magyar promised during the election campaign that he would dismantle Viktor Orbán’s entire political system “brick by brick” — a system with which he had close ties until very recently. Over the past two years, Magyar has travelled almost constantly around the country, saying he would curb co»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Saudi Arabia launches e-permits for Mecca entry

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has begun issuing electronic entry permits for Mecca ahead of the 2026 Hajj season, with authorities enabling residents and workers to apply online as part of tighter access controls to the holy city. The General Directorate of Passports said applications for Mecca entry permits»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Malaysia's palm oil set for higher output, softer exports ahead

Kuala Lampur: Malaysia's palm oil market is expected to see a seasonal rise in production and softer export demand in the coming months, with inventories likely to rebuild gradually despite near-term price support from energy-linked factors, analysts said Monday. Malaysia's palm oil production is e»»»

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RT 10h

Magyar beats Orban in battle for Hungary: What happens now?

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar has pulled off a stunning victory in the country’s parliamentary election, with his Tisza party beating Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz by more than 16 points. The result is set to dramatically change Hungary’s relations with the EU, Russia, and Ukraine»»»

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RT 10h

What US refusing to escalate against Iran means for allies and global order

What will be the consequences for the United States of refraining from taking extreme measures against Iran? It is too early to say what kind of lasting order, if any, will emerge in the Middle East after the failure of the US and Israel’s campaign against Tehran. Yet the decision to avoid escalati»»»

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RT 11h

Roman Gofman cleared for Mossad role after scrutiny over teen’s involvement in IDF information warfare

An Israeli general linked to a controversy over the use of a teenager in an online influence campaign has been appointed as the next director of the Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, currently serving as »»»

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Gulf News 11h

Filipino congressman arrested over cyberlibel case

Manila: Suspended Filipino Congressman Kiko Barzaga surrendered to authorities on Monday (April 13) hours after a Makati court issued an arrest warrant for eight counts of cyberlibel. This marks a dramatic turn in his legal woes. Barzaga, a neophyte lawmaker representing the 4th District of Cavite,»»»

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