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Qatar Airways says confirmed booking customers eligible for complimentary date changes up to 31 October 2026

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced customers with a confirmed booking on Qatar Airways operated flights, for travel until June 15, 2026, are eligible for complimentary date changes up to 31 October 2026, subject to availability and fare seasonality. "And, if your rebooked flight is impacted again»»»

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Gulf News 4m

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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Sputnik 4m

Gwador-to-Central Asia Route Opens as Pakistan Mediates US-Iran Talks

Pakistan has officially launched a new transit corridor connecting its ports to Central Asian markets through Iranian territory. Pakistan just opened a new trade route to Central Asia through Iran. The first shipment, frozen beef, left Gwadar Port for Tashkent on Monday. Here's what you need to kno»»»

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UPI 14m

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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The Peninsula 14m

UK Taylor Swift dance party stabbing spree 'avoidable': inquiry

London: A UK teenager's 2024 frenzied stabbing spree in northwest England which killed three young girls and sparked nationwide anti-immigration riots was "foreseeable and avoidable", a public inquiry concluded Monday. The attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, which seriously wo»»»

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Sana 35m

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 38m

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 38m

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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EU Observer 48m

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 52m

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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Naharnet 1h

Aoun hopes Tuesday talks will lead to ceasefire, sustainable solution

President Joseph Aoun on Monday told visiting Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani that "Lebanon hopes that the upcoming meeting tomorrow in Washington between the ambassadors of Lebanon, the United States, and Israel will result in an agreement on a ceasefire in Lebanon, paving the way for dire»»»

UPI 1h

Oil prices back up as Trump blockades Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

1 of 2 | The price of oil again climbed over the $100-per-barrel threshold on Monday after President Donald Trump announced U.S. forces will form a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- The price of oil again climbed over the $100-per-barrel th»»»

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RT 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

Trump warns Iran boats breaching US blockade will be 'eliminated'

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump said US forces would destroy any Iranian "fast attack ships" that approach the American naval blockade of Iranian ports that came into effect on Monday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here."Warning: If»»»

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UPI 1h

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru vote count after delayed balloting - UPI.com

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori speaks at a press conference in Lima on Monday. Fujimori, the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, is the frontrunner to compete for the Peruvian presidency in a runoff election scheduled June 7. Photo by Renato Pajuelo/EPA April 13 (UPI) -- »»»

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UPI 1h

Canadians voting in federal byelections as Carney seeks majority - UPI.com

Voters in Ontario and Quebec, Canada are voting in byelections Monday that could give Prime Minister Mark Carney a liberal majority. File Photo by Eric Reid/EPA-EFE April 13 (UPI) -- Voters in Ontario and Quebec, Canada, are voting in byelections on Monday that could give Prime Minister Mark Carney»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

UAE President, King of Bahrain discuss regional developments

Manama, Bahrain: King of Bahrain HM Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met in Manama on Monday, April 13, 2026, with UAE President HH Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two sides discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and their repercussions on regional and international security and stability, i»»»

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Gulf News 1h

‘El Nas Lel Nas’ launches UAE community movement to boost home-grown SMEs

Dubai: Publsh Group and the news platform Lana have launched El Nas Lel Nas, meaning “People for People”, a new community-driven initiative designed to shine a spotlight on small and medium-sized businesses across the UAE by mobilising the country’s most influential public figures. The initiative b»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US’s 'Very Foolish' Double Blockade of Hormuz Strait Makes Absolutely No Sense: Here’s Why

Every step Washington has taken in the conflict with Iran to date has worsened its own strategic position, and the blockade of Iranian oil exports is no exception, says Center for Contemporary Iranian Studies director Rajab Safarov. "This is a very foolish move on the part of the United States. Wit»»»

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UPI 2h

Inquiry into Southport knife rampage blames authorities, killer's parents - UPI.com

Protesters gather outside Liverpool Crown Court in Liverpool in January 2025 where then-18 year-old Axel Rudakubana was sentenced to 52 years in prison for the Southport child killings. File photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA-EFE April 13 (UPI) -- The official inquiry into the killings of three young girls »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sobha Realty enters Abu Dhabi with large-scale housing project

Abu Dhabi: Sobha Realty has entered the UAE capital with the launch of Sobha City, a 38 million square foot residential development in Al Bahiya. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The project marks the developer’s first large-scale community in Abu Dhabi, expanding its f»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Indonesia can outlast MidEast conflict fallout to year end: minister

Jakarta: Indonesia's economy minister said Monday the Southeast Asian nation can outlast the impacts of Middle East conflict-fuelled oil price hikes for as many as 10 months without cutting fuel subsidies. Minister Airlangga Hartarto told foreign media in Jakarta his government "is ready for five, »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Hapag-Lloyd Says US Plans to Block Hormuz Difficult to Assess

Germany's Hapag-Lloyd said on Monday that it is difficult to assess what effect US President Donald Trump's plans to block the Strait of Hormuz would have on shipping. "What's important is that passage through the Strait of Hormuz be restored as soon as possible," said a company spokesperson in an »»»

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Gulf News 2h

‘My Love, My King’: How an AI chatbot relationship led to a man’s death

Dubai: A Florida man’s death after an intense and increasingly delusional relationship with Google’s AI chatbot Gemini is raising urgent questions about the psychological risks of human-like artificial intelligence. At the centre of the case is 36-year-old Jonathan Gavalas, described by his family »»»

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UPI 3h

Multiple bills highlight challenge protecting children online - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the Kids Online Safety Act in 2022. It is endorsed by 62 senators. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering more than a dozen bill proposals to »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

NATO Allies Refuse to Join Trump's Strait of Hormuz Blockade

The United States' NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in President Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, further ratcheting up tensions within the increasingly fragile alliance. Trump said the US military would work with other countries to block all maritime traf»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

US Embassy welcomes signing of unified budget by the two split Libyan administrations

Following the of a Unified Development Programme (Unified Budget) by the two politically split Libyan administrations of western and eastern Libya last Saturday (11 April), the US Embassy in Libya congratulated Libya ‘‘on signing a unified national budget for the first time in more than 13 years, f»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Germany unveils 1.6 bn euro fuel price relief to tackle energy shock

Berlin: Germany on Monday unveiled 1.6 billion euros ($1.9 billion) in fuel price relief for households and businesses struggling with the energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war. The announcement came after oil prices surged again following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and US Presiden»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Crans-Montana mayor quizzed for first time over fire disaster

Sion, Switzerland: Crans-Montana mayor Nicolas Feraud was questioned for the first time on Monday by public prosecutors investigating the New Year fire disaster in the Swiss ski resort. The mayor is one of nine people under criminal investigation over the January 1 tragedy, which killed 41 people a»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Lufthansa hit by fresh strike as pilots walk out

Frankfurt, Germany: Hundreds of Lufthansa flights were cancelled Monday as pilots kicked off a strike over pay and pensions, the latest walkout at the German aviation giant this year. Half of all long-distance flights and two-thirds of short-haul services were cancelled at Lufthansa, the group's ma»»»

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Gulf News 3h

What is ‘Drive Like Your Mum is in the Car’ campaign in Dubai

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Dubai Police, has launched a new road safety campaign aimed at addressing everyday driving behaviours that contribute to congestion and road safety risks across Dubai. Rather than focusing solely on major traffic violations, the »»»

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Gulf News 3h

flyadeal launches Jeddah-Dubai flights, increases Riyadh services

Dubai: Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal is expanding its UAE operations with the launch of new flights between Jeddah and Dubai, alongside the return of higher-frequency services from Riyadh, strengthening air links between two of the region’s busiest travel corridors. Sign up for our daily business»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE President and King of Bahrain discuss fraternal relations

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain during a fraternal visit to the country. The two sides discussed the close ties and cooperation between the UAE and Bahrain, as well as ways to further strengthen relations in a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE-China ties deepen with 24 agreements signed in Beijing

Dubai: The UAE and China have signed 24 agreements to expand trade, investment and sector collaboration, marking a further step in strengthening economic ties between the two countries. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreements were announced during the UAE-China »»»

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Al Manar 3h

US, ‘Israel’ to Leave Region Empty-Handed: IRGC Quds Force Chief

The commander of the IRGC Quds Force said the United States and the Zionist regime will have to leave the region without any achievements. “The integrated front of resistance has a powerful and effective presence throughout the region and is waiting for the enemies of humanity,” Brigadier General E»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Strait of Hormuz: Between noise and the clarity of international law

The Strait of Hormuz has once again returned to the centre of regional and international attention, not only because of the renewed media debate surrounding its legal status, but also due to the broader geopolitical tensions shaping discussions around it. A key point of dispute remains the strait i»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Explainer: Qatar’s new excise tax mechanism on sweetened drinks

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority has recently announced the new law on excise tax, introducing new measures targeting sugary drinks and revising how taxes on sweetened beverages are calculated. The authority stated that the changes aim to curb the consumption of high-sugar products and promot»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE classrooms redefine ‘housewife’ as ‘leader of the home’

Dubai: Women’s roles within the home are being re-examined across the region, with schools updating Arabic language teaching to better reflect their influence in shaping both families and wider society. The change comes amid growing conversations in the UAE about recognising women not simply as “ho»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai upgrades 5 marine stations with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and smart features

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has upgraded five more marine transport stations across the emirate, bringing air-conditioning, digital amenities and improved accessibility to some of the city's busiest waterfront transit points. The second phase of the marine station upgrade programme»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Netanyahu Says Israel Supports Trump's Iran Naval Blockade

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel supports US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a naval blockade on Iran, adding that his government is in full coordination with Washington on the matter. "Iran violated the rules (of the peace talks in Pakistan), President Trump de»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Mideast war could push 30m people into poverty: UNDP

Ongoing military escalation in the Middle East puts tens of millions of people at risk of falling into poverty across 162 countries, according to new projections released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). While the impacts are concentrated in countries directly affected by t»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Putin Says Russia, Indonesia Will Be Able to Find Solution to Maintain Stable Trade

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Indonesia will be able to find a solution to maintain a stable trade situation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday. "Unfortunately, there was some adjustment at the beginning of this year, but the intergovernmental commission is actively working with us, a»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

US says to begin blockade of Iranian ports

Tehran: The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed, and despite the Iranian military warning that it would treat any such action as an act of piracy. Trump had announced on social media he would blockade th»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

EU Member States Must Coordinate on Energy Prices amid Iran conflict, Von Der Leyen Says

The European Union's member states must coordinate on energy prices amid a 22 billion euro ($25.70 billion) increase in fossil fuel bills since the start of the Iran war, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday. "We're also looking into ... coordination of member states' gas sto»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Iran in Touch with India on Ships Passage through Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Envoy Says

Iran has "good contact" with the Indian government on passage of the South Asian nation's ships through the Strait of Hormuz and wants to help New Delhi, Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali said on Monday, Reuters reported. The US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February, has restricte»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Egypt launches five-year multi-entry visa allowing 180-day stays per visit

Dubai: The Egyptian Embassy in Algeria has announced the launch of a new long-term entry visa for Algerian citizens, aimed at facilitating travel and strengthening ties between the two countries. According to the announcement, the visa will be valid for up to five years and will allow multiple entr»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Jet fuel shortage explained: Why airfares rise when its supply tightens

Dubai: Jet fuel shortages are fast becoming one of the biggest hidden pressures on global aviation, affecting everything from airline profitability to the price travellers pay for tickets. While passengers may only notice the impact when fares suddenly rise, the causes run much deeper — from refine»»»

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UPI 4h

U.S. Navy to blockade Iranian ports on both sides of Hormuz Strait - UPI.com

U.S. warships were due to begin blocking vessels of all nations from leaving or entering Iran's ports on Monday in line with a blockade ordered by President Donald Trump in response to failed peace talks in Pakistan at the weekend. File Photo by MC3 Amber Smalley/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo April»»»

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