The disruption of crude oil tanker and cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz did more than send oil prices sharply higher. It exposed a hard truth: the global economy — for all its digital sophistication, financial complexity, space and tech progress — still rests on physical corridors, pipes,»»»

Financial uncertainty has a way of revealing exactly how prepared we are. And in his experience, most people are far less prepared than they think, not because they lack discipline, but because they lack visibility. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here»»»

Dubai: A photoshoot that set social media ablaze has taken an even more charged turn following the death of the elephant at its centre. Chanchal, a 67-year-old female elephant who was painted pink for a shoot by Russian art photographer Julia Buruleva in Jaipur, died in February 2026, triggering an»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3737 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»

Employees of Kyrgyzstan’s customs authorities have taken part in efforts to strengthen the state border, the State Customs Service reported. According to the agency, on April 4, 2026, a total of 260 officers, together with servicemen from military unit No. 2057 of the Border Service, installed fenc»»»

Ever since the pandemic, more Bulgarians have been discovering the healing power of the mineral water at the Orpheus Spa & Resort as a preventive measure against a range of illnesses, the hotel's manager Dr. Valentin Kotsakov told BTA. The balneological centre has long been a destination not only f»»»

A fuel tank truck enters a tunnel in the city of Goyang, northwest of Seoul, in this file photo taken March 5, 2026. Photo by Yonhap South Korea has secured an additional 60 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for May that will replace supplies from the Middle East that have been blocked du»»»

Al Ain: Police in Al Ain have arrested a number of motorists accused of reckless driving and dangerous vehicle stunts, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen road safety and reduce traffic risks. The arrests were carried out by the Traffic and Patrols Directorate under Abu Dhabi Police as part of»»»

Airstrikes across Iran killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, while Iran fired missiles at Israel and Saudi Arabia, prompting the temporary closure of a major bridge. The attacks came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect them, as US President Donald T»»»

Tunis, April 7 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed, on Monday, chaired a ceremony in Monastir marking the 26th anniversary of the death of national leader Habib Bourguiba.He then toured the city center, meeting with citizens before visiting...»»»

A weather alert has been issued in Kyrgyzstan from April 8 to 10. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the ministry, mudflows are possible in the foothills and mountainous regions of the republic due to unstable weather and expected heavy rain. River water levels are expected»»»

A strike killed a fighter from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, or Popular Mobilization Forces, in Iraq near the border with Syria on Tuesday, the alliance said, blaming the United States and Israel. "At 4 am (0100 GMT) this morning the 45th Brigade... was subjected to a treacher»»»

Cargus SHIP & GO is the company’s out-of-home delivery solution, allowing customers to collect or send parcels from locations in their proximity – quickly, simply and integrated into their daily routines. Partnering with FROO supports Cargus’ strategy to build a logistics network centered on proxim»»»

“Over the past three years, our strategy has focused on promoting the benefits of customized solutions that cover the entire process, from design and consultancy to installation and post-installation support. We are pleased to see that more and more clients who are purchasing or renovating a home a»»»

Lille, France: The driver of a high-speed TGV train was killed and 27 people injured in France on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, when the train collided with a truck, officials said. The accident occurred at a level crossing between the towns of Bethune and Lens in the northern French region of Pas-de-Cal»»»

South Korea has taken note of remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, seen during a briefing Monday, that Seoul is not doing enough to support U.S. efforts in its war against Iran, a foreign ministry official said. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo South Korea has taken note of remarks by U.»»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

Residents across Tehran reported the most intense daytime bombardment since the opening hours of the war on April 7, with witnesses describing low-flying jets, cruise missiles visible to the naked eye and dozens of explosions across multiple districts across the capital.  »»»

Iran's recently-installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and receiving treatment for a "severe" medical condition in the holy city of Qom, according to a diplomatic memo based on US and Israeli intelligence seen by The Times of London and reported on April 7. »»»

The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed a $15mn development loan with the Republic of Palau on April 7, marking the fund's first partnership with the Pacific island nation, Business Wire reported. SFD chief executive S»»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

Iran's recently-installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and receiving treatment for a "severe" medical condition in the holy city of Qom, according to a diplomatic memo based on US and Israeli intelligence seen by The Times of London and reported on April 7. »»»

Residents across Tehran reported the most intense daytime bombardment since the opening hours of the war on April 7, with witnesses describing low-flying jets, cruise missiles visible to the naked eye and dozens of explosions across multiple districts across the capital.  »»»

The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

Iran's recently-installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and receiving treatment for a "severe" medical condition in the holy city of Qom, according to a diplomatic memo based on US and Israeli intelligence seen by The Times of London and reported on April 7. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

Residents across Tehran reported the most intense daytime bombardment since the opening hours of the war on April 7, with witnesses describing low-flying jets, cruise missiles visible to the naked eye and dozens of explosions across multiple districts across the capital.  »»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»