Khorfakkan bridge demolition marks start of landmark project
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has begun demolition works on the southern entrance bridge to Khorfakkan as part of a broader plan to upgrade the city’s urban landscape. The authority said the move is a preparatory step for the construction of the Khorfakkan University Tower, a lan»»»
Oil prices continue upward trend, gold holds steady
Oil prices rose on Wednesday (April 29,2026), extending a rally that began several days ago, while gold prices showed little change amid volatile trading. In oil markets, Brent crude futures for June delivery rose by US$0.52, or 0.47 percent, to reach $111.78 per barrel as of 01:54 GMT, while the m»»»
Fidesz schedules key leadership vote for June
Fidesz will hold its leadership renewal congress on June 13, the party’s communications director announced on Tuesday. Tamás Menczer stated that the party’s presidency decided to bring forward the leadership renewal congress from the originally planned autumn date to early summer. The leadership re»»»
Earthquake in Tajikistan felt in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
An earthquake occurred in Tajikistan and was felt in Kyrgyzstan. The Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the report, tremors with an intensity of magnitude 3.5 were recorded overnight at 2.22 a.m. The epicenter was located in Tajikistan, 20 kilometers »»»
MMA athlete Darkhan Ergeshov wins championship belt in USA - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz athlete Darkhan Ergeshov won the championship title in the American league. The competition’s website says. He competed at Xtreme Fighting Championships, which took place on April 25 in Coralville, Iowa. In the main event of XFC 54: Ascension, Ergeshov faced Sarek Shields from the USA. The v»»»
IIHF U18 Asia Cup: Kyrgyzstan defeats Macau - | 24.KG
The IIHF U18 Asia Cup continues in Bishkek. The Ice Hockey Federation of Kyrgyzstan reported. Kyrgyzstan defeated Macau 15-0. In their first match, Kyrgyzstan lost to Uzbekistan 2-4. Indonesia and Mongolia faced off on April 28, 2-5, as well as Uzbekistan and India, 15-1. On April 30, the team of K»»»
Who Is Iraq’s PM-Designate Al-Zaidi?
Despite his close ties to Shiite party leaders in Baghdad and his extensive financial investments, premiership nominee Ali Faleh Kazem al-Zaidi remains largely unknown to most Iraqis outside political circles. Informed sources say al-Zaidi has multiple financial partnerships with political and busi»»»
With Washington’s reliability shifting daily, Northeast Asia’s security order frays
Japan and South Korea sit smack bang in the centre of a tightening strategic vice in Northeast Asia, where the long-standing parity between decades old US security guarantees and being dragged into China’s economic orbit is being tested by both Beijing’s growing regional aggression and Washington’s»»»
With Washington’s reliability shifting daily, Northeast Asia’s security order frays
Japan and South Korea sit smack bang in the centre of a tightening strategic vice in Northeast Asia, where the long-standing parity between decades old US security guarantees and being dragged into China’s economic orbit is being tested by both Beijing’s growing regional aggression and Washington’s»»»
With Washington’s reliability shifting daily, Northeast Asia’s security order frays
Japan and South Korea sit smack bang in the centre of a tightening strategic vice in Northeast Asia, where the long-standing parity between decades old US security guarantees and being dragged into China’s economic orbit is being tested by both Beijing’s growing regional aggression and Washington’s»»»
With Washington’s reliability shifting daily, Northeast Asia’s security order frays
Japan and South Korea sit smack bang in the centre of a tightening strategic vice in Northeast Asia, where the long-standing parity between decades old US security guarantees and being dragged into China’s economic orbit is being tested by both Beijing’s growing regional aggression and Washington’s»»»
With Washington’s reliability shifting daily, Northeast Asia’s security order frays
Japan and South Korea sit smack bang in the centre of a tightening strategic vice in Northeast Asia, where the long-standing parity between decades old US security guarantees and being dragged into China’s economic orbit is being tested by both Beijing’s growing regional aggression and Washington’s»»»
With Washington’s reliability shifting daily, Northeast Asia’s security order frays
Japan and South Korea sit smack bang in the centre of a tightening strategic vice in Northeast Asia, where the long-standing parity between decades old US security guarantees and being dragged into China’s economic orbit is being tested by both Beijing’s growing regional aggression and Washington’s»»»
Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of Donald Trump, officials said Tuesday, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of the US president was thrown out. The indictment by a grand jury in North Carolina stems from an Instagram post the 65»»»
Khorfakkan bridge demolition marks start of landmark project
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has begun demolition works on the southern entrance bridge to Khorfakkan as part of a broader plan to upgrade the city’s urban landscape. The authority said the move is a preparatory step for the construction of the Khorfakkan University Tower, a lan»»»
DIB posts first-quarter revenue of Dh3.5 billion and pre-tax profit of Dh2.1 billion
DIB, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE by assets, recorded operating revenues of Dh3.5 billion for the first quarter of 2026, a 13 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth, while total assets reached Dh420 billion. The growth in operating revenues was driven by broad-based momentum across key revenue s»»»
Iran talks stall amid Hormuz tensions and ceasefire violations in Lebanon
Efforts to revive talks over the Middle East war have stalled as the US weighs Iran’s latest proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route. Tensions in Lebanon continue to escalate despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at»»»
FIFA boosts cash payments for World Cup
VANCOUVER: FIFA on Tuesday announced a sharp increase in overall financial distributions for this year’s World Cup, boosting cash payments to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking part in the tournament. FIFA said in a statement that money shared from the »»»
UAE weather forecast: Temperatures up to 44°C with dusty winds
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy conditions across the UAE, with rising temperatures and dusty winds expected to persist through the weekend. In its latest bulletin , the NCM said today will see light to moderate winds, freshening at times and causing blow»»»
Philippines: Bank secrecy vs anti-money laundering
Manila: In a dramatic escalation of the on-going impeachment battle, lawyer Manases "Mans" Carpio — husband of Vice President Sara Duterte — has gone nuclear, accusing three government agencies at a local court of flouting the 1955-era Philippine bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws. His mai»»»
Saudi employees can take up to 15 days paid leave for Hajj pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Saudi Arabia said employees are entitled to paid leave of up to 15 days to perform Hajj, under regulations governing labour rights in the Kingdom. The ministry said eligible workers can take between 10 and 15 days of paid leave, incl»»»
Lebanon President rejects Hezbollah’s criticism of direct talks with Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: In a jab at Hezbollah, which accused the government of treason and surrender”, Aoun rejected criticism of the talks saying that those who drew Lebanon into the conflict were the ones committing “treason”. Beirut- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pushed back against Hezbollah’s opposition to di»»»
UAE to see heat, dust and rough seas this week
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy conditions across the UAE, with rising temperatures and dusty winds expected to persist through the weekend. In its latest bulletin , the NCM said today will see light to moderate winds, freshening at times and causing blow»»»
Cairo's night buzz returns as war-driven energy controls loosen
Cairo's famed nocturnal rhythm flickered back to life on Tuesday after Egypt eased energy-saving measures spurred by the Middle East war that had forced shops, cafes and restaurants to close early, dimming a city long defined by its late-night buzz. Soaring energy prices, driven by the US-Israel co»»»
Dubai doesn't stop moving: Inside the Gold Line, Blue Line and road projects reshaping the emirate's future
Dubai: There are cities that plan for the future, and then there is Dubai. At a time when much of the wider region is navigating uncertainty, the emirate has chosen momentum, announcing, building and opening infrastructure at a pace that signals not just ambition, but conviction. The latest wave of»»»
India tycoon's son offers to take Colombia's Escobar hippos
Anant Ambani, a director at Reliance Industries and son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has pleaded with Colombia's government to suspend a planned cull of 80 hippos descended from animals brought to the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar, offering to relocate them to his Vantara wildlife cent»»»
India in talks with Iran, US over Chabahar port as sanctions waiver complicates outlook
India's government is in continuing talks with both Iran and the United States over the future of the strategic Chabahar port, with the expiry of a US sanctions waiver and the recent regional conflict adding complexity to the discussions, the Mana News Agency reported on April 28. »»»
India’s carbon market gains traction
India has recently told the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) to reduce, remove, or avoid greenhouse gas emissions in the Indian economy by pricing such emissions through the trading of Carbon Credit Certificates (CCCs). »»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
India tycoon's son offers to take Colombia's Escobar hippos
Anant Ambani, a director at Reliance Industries and son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has pleaded with Colombia's government to suspend a planned cull of 80 hippos descended from animals brought to the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar, offering to relocate them to his Vantara wildlife cent»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»
ECLAC cuts Latin America growth forecast as Middle East war fans inflation
Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 2.2% in 2026, the United Nations regional economic commission said on April 27, slightly below an earlier estimate and marginally lower than the International Monetary Fund's projection, as rising oil prices, tighter financial conditions, and slowing g»»»