Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE has rolled out a fresh set of anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing guidelines, tightening expectations for banks and money transfer operators. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The update sets out clearer supervisory expec»»»

Abu Dhabi: Aldar Properties has raised Dh5 billion through a new sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, giving the Abu Dhabi developer additional firepower to fund future projects. The five-year syndicated loan, backed by 10 UAE, regional and international banks, lifts Aldar’s total avail»»»

Famine. Massacres. And now badly needed food and other supplies are under strain. Sudan on Wednesday entered a fourth year of war that's been called an “abandoned crisis,” as a new Middle East conflict throws into shadow the fighting that has forced 13 million people to flee their homes. The North »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s labour market continues to demonstrate resilience and stability despite ongoing regional developments, with businesses operating smoothly and workers receiving wages on time, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). In a statement issued on Thursday, »»»

Turkiye: Turkiye cracked down Thursday April 16, 2026, on social media posts praising two school shootings in two days which have left the country reeling, ordering dozens of arrests ahead of funerals for the victims, who were mostly children. Authorities said 83 people had been detained, hundreds »»»

Fourteen-year-old Fadel al-Naji used to be a keen footballer but is now largely confined to his home in Gaza City since both legs were severed in an Israeli drone attack in September. He sits sullenly on a couch with one hollow pant leg dangling and the other tucked into his waist beside his 11-yea»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran wants to hold the United States and Israel accountable for the assassination of the Iranian leadership, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told Sputnik. "We have to do this. And I think not only Iran, but the entire international community is asking for accoun»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3741 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»

‎Libya officially joined the International Dates Council (IDC) last Sunday (12 April). The IDC welcomed the accession of Libya as an official member, describing it as a qualitative addition that enhances the process of international cooperation in the date palm sector, and consolidates its position»»»

Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent makes remarks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Photo by Shawn Thew./UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- The United States blacklisted three people, 17 entities and nine oil tankers accused of aiding Iran»»»

The day is not only a reason for celebration but also a reminder of responsibility - towards the rules and the law, towards the text of the Constitution, and towards citizens whose rights it protects, Constitutional Court President Pavlina Panova said here on Thursday. She opened the ceremonial mar»»»

Attacking the Constitution means attacking the very foundation of the state, President Iliana Iotova said here on Thursday. She took part in the first of a series of events marking the 35th anniversary of the Constitutional Court and Constitution Day in Bulgaria. The ceremony is held at the Museum »»»

As Romanian companies navigate increasing regulatory complexity and operational pressure, business software is becoming a critical foundation for growth. Business Review spoke with Roxana Epure, the CEO of Symfonia in Romania, about the company’s strategic transformation, its vision for the local m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday morning for a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of State for Fore»»»

Dubai: Dubai now has its own ‘Central Park’, with Wasl Group opening a sprawling new green space at Wasl Gate in Jebel Ali. The developer is calling the park is one of the largest community parks within a residential development in the emirate. Spread across about 82,700 square metres, Central Park»»»

US President Donald Trump said Lebanese and Israeli leaders will speak for the first time in decades on Thursday, while Pakistan said peace in Lebanon was essential for talks it is mediating between Washington and Tehran on ending the Iran war. The Lebanon conflict spiraled out of the US-Israeli wa»»»

As southerly winds continue to blanket skies in many parts of Greece with dust from the Sahara Desert, health experts are revising public health warnings. The new guidelines issued by the Public Health Organization (EODY) expand the focus from vulnerable individuals already diagnosed with asthma or»»»

The Bulgarian Constitution is a stepping stone for Bulgaria’s development as a nation and a state, said National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan on Thursday in her address during celebrations of the Day of the Bulgarian Constitution in Veliko Tarnovo. The event, held at the Revival and Constituent Ass»»»

Santo Domingo: Heavy rains and flooding in the Dominican Republic and Haiti have killed at least 19 people and displaced thousands more on April 16, 2026, according to the latest toll by officials and the Red Cross. Powerful storms that began April 7 have continued dumping rain on the neigboring Ca»»»

Dubai: Tovino Thomas’ political drama Pallichattambi was UAE's Vishu release and naturally the expectations of a solid comeback were high. But if early reviews are anything to go by, this period drama isn’t exactly the rousing return fans were hoping for. He's in terrific form, but the story report»»»

Shanghai: A Chinese automaker has patented a toilet concealed beneath a sliding car seat that can be operated using voice commands, according to a government database. Electric vehicle company Seres received patent approval for its mobile latrine earlier this month, public records show. Get updated»»»

This article was originally published on April 4, 2026 – French lawmakers are on Thursday set to debate a controversial bill that proposes labeling any implicitly expressed "hatred" against the state of Israel as anti-Semitic, making it a crime under the country’s terrorism laws»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his opposition to Taiwanese independence during a meeting with Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's pro-Beijing opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party. Her official trip to Beijing, the first such visit in a decade, sparked controversy in the self-ruled»»»

London: British no-frills airline EasyJet on Thursday said it expects to post a deeper first-half loss compared with one year earlier after the Middle East war sent jet fuel prices soaring. EasyJet said it expected a headline loss before tax of between GBP540 million and GBP560 million ($733 millio»»»

Over 4 million people are set to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year as donors step back from providing life-saving aid, the Danish Refugee Council said on Thursday. There are already some 117 million people forcibly displaced worldwide as the number of conflicts has surged »»»

Two U.S. nationals were sentenced to federal prison for helping North Korean operatives obtain remote IT jobs, the Justice Department said Wednesday. This photo from the Department shows North Korean IT workers that were allegedly part of a scheme to help Pyongyang fund its weapons programs. Photo »»»

The Israeli military killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six others in three consecutive, targeted strikes Wednesday, paramedic groups said, a stark illustration of the human cost of the Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon a day after Lebanon and Israel held historic talks in »»»

Ghaziabad District, Afghanistan: In the jagged Hindu Kush in eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of men dug into the rocky bed of the Kunar River searching for a few grams of gold dust as an alternative source of income. At the foot of imposing peaks, some still covered in snow in April, they toiled near»»»

Pontianak, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities are searching for a helicopter with eight people on board after they lost contact with the chopper on Thursday, a rescue official told AFP. The helicopter, owned by local firm Matthew Air Nusantara, took off from the West Kalimantan province on the Borne»»»

Dubai: A striking fusion of science and creativity is taking centre stage in Amsterdam, where ancient fossils are being transformed into captivating works of art. The “Relics” exhibition at Art Zoo showcases nine pieces by creative duo Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren, blending natural history wit»»»

US House Democrats introduced six articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of "high crimes and misdemeanors" including waging war on Iran without congressional approval. The impeachment resolution is led by Yassamin Ansari, a Democratic Congresswoman fr»»»

DOHA: The Community Policing Department at the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Behavioral Healthcare Center (Daam), organised a training workshop titled 'Building Positive Behavior Within the Family'. The workshop addressed several specialized topics in the field of behavioral health,»»»

An opinion poll, conducted by Market Links and co-financed by bTV, indicates that five political formations would enter the new Bulgarian parliament, while four others remain near the 4% threshold, show the survey’s results, which were circulated to the media on Thursday. The national quantitative »»»

Former deputy chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), Timur Shabdanbekov, has been remanded in custody until June 13. This decision was made by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek on April 15. According to the court’s press service, Timur Shabdanbekov is ch»»»

A meeting of the Tripoli Libyan government team tasked with following up on the US State Department’s Investment Climate Report was held in Tripoli last Monday, pursuant to Prime Minister’s Resolution No. (593) of 2025. The meeting was attended by the team leader and Minister of Economy and Trade, »»»

Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, reversing earlier declines, on skepticism that peace talks between the US and Iran will reach a deal to end the war that has bottled up oil output from the key Middle East producing region. Brent crude futures were down 26 cents to $94.67 a barrel at 0611»»»

A bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine in southern Ecuador Wednesday, killing 14 people and injuring at least 29, emergency officials said. The accident happened in the Molleturo area in the Andean province of Azuay, whose capital Cuenca is Ecuador's third most populous city, AFP repor»»»

A three-year-old girl has suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a lion cub during a souvenir photo session at Egypt’s National Circus in the Agouza district of Giza. The incident occurred at the headquarters of the Artistic House for Folk and Performing Arts, widely known as the “Nation»»»

The Labour Ministry is continuing its efforts to stop harmful practices involving pressure on vulnerable citizens through the social system, said caretaker Labour Minister Hasan in a televised interview on Thursday. The goal is to bring these practices to light so they are not repeated. Ademov adde»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated the Boumerzaz Cemetery Mosque in the Boumerzaz area, located along Al Mazrouah Road, west of Umm Salal Ali, as part of its strategic plan to expand mosque infrastructure and enhance religious facilities across the country. The i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) successfully organised its Qirat competition, “Echoes of Devotion – Edition 2,” under the esteemed patronage of Principal Ch. Muhammad Afzal. The event brought together students and faculty in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere, celebrating th»»»

Doha, Qatar: General Authority of Customs participated in the 17th meeting of the Executive Council of the Customs Union Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held virtually, and chaired by President of the General Authority of Customs and Chairman of the Union’s Executive Council H E Ah»»»

Philip Morris International released its Value Report 2025, offering a holistic perspective on the company’s approach to sustainable value creation. The report marks the completion of PMI’s 2025 Roadmap, communicating achievements for each aspiration introduced by the company in 2020, and introduce»»»

Romania has made significant progress in the process of aligning with the standards of developed economies and joining the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), having already obtained 24 of the 25 formal opinions required within the OECD committees. The completion of the a»»»

The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, U.S. officials said, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade of its ports. A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran»»»

A new public health initiative titled “Hayat” has been launched in Dubai, bringing together global expertise across pharmaceutical research, body composition technology, and clinical practice in a structured effort to enhance public understanding of obesity. The three-month initiative is supported »»»

Police in London arrested two people on Wednesday over an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in the north of the city, amid an upsurge in “antisemitic” incidents in Britain. The pair -- a 47-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man -- were detained in Watford, north of the capital, and are being hel»»»

The leader of Progressive Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, told election campaign meetings in Kyustendil (Southwest Bulgaria) and Pernik (West Bulgaria) that political circles have the “ill ambition” to discredit the elections because they realize they cannot win them, Progressive Bulgaria said on Thursday. »»»

Periods of change and disruption place leadership under sharper focus, testing the ability to respond with clarity, speed and conviction. Recent regional developments have created one of the most critical strains in recent times, emphasising the importance of firm response under pressure. To highli»»»

Turkey: Turkey will hold funerals for nine victims killed in a school shooting by a 14-year-old, an attack that has sent shockwaves across the country, with authorities saying the suspect had referenced a US mass killer in a WhatsApp profile image. The attack in the southern province of Kahramanmar»»»