A new Századvég survey shows that Hungarians overwhelmingly reject foreign interference in domestic politics and strongly condemn any cooperation between Hungarian journalists and foreign intelligence services. The findings suggest that the issue has resonated widely with the public and that voters»»»

At a campaign rally in Ócsa, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the upcoming election is not only about war and security, but also about whether Hungary can protect the money of families, pensioners, and young people from what he described as coordinated pressure from Brussels, Kyiv, and multinationa»»»

Daniyar Malabekov has been appointed Acting Mayor of Kok-Zhangak, Suzak district state administration reported. He was born in 1988 in Bazar-Korgon district of Jalal-Abad region. In 2011, he graduated from the University of Economy and Entrepreneurship with a degree in accounting and auditing. He w»»»

The State Department said Tuesday that it is aware that American journalist has reportedly been kidnapped in Iraq. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Unknown assailants abducted a foreign journalist, reportedly an American, Tuesday night in Iraq, according to Baghdad of»»»

Batken region of Kyrgyzstan and Fergana region of Uzbekistan signed a cooperation agreement. The office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. The document covers a wide range of areas, including trade and economic, scientific and technical, social, cultural, and»»»

Launching a fintech in Europe without the right license is not a grey area — it is illegal. Yet every year, hundreds of startups spend months in regulatory limbo, burning runway while their applications stall. The firms that move fastest share one thing in common: they do not navigate the process a»»»

Urban construction is becoming increasingly complex as European cities grow denser and available development space becomes a premium. Engineers and developers are under mounting pressure to deliver structurally sound projects while navigating tight footprints, restricted access points, and sensitiv»»»

A water heater exploded in a kindergarten in Nooken district. There are no casualties. The Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed the explosion. The incident occurred early yesterday morning. Social media reports indicate that the water heater had been in use for approximately seven years, with»»»

The iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) hotel continues to redefine hospitality in Dubai as the city’s only floating hotel. Docked at Port Rashid, the historic vessel invites guests to experience a unique blend of heritage, elegance and contemporary comfort through a series of curated offerings designed»»»

Dubai: Special courts have been established in Kuwait to handle terrorism and state security cases, as authorities reported a 500 per cent surge in such cases in the first quarter of 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The courts were created un»»»

Emmanuel Macron arrived in Tokyo on March 31 for a visit initially intended to deepen co-operation in nuclear energy and space innovation, but now dominated by the war in the Middle East. According to AFP, the French presi»»»

Musician Kid Rock speaks during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation subcommittee hearing on January 28, 2026. On Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced helicopter pilots who performed a flyby of the musician's house over the weekend would not be punished. File »»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, during which they discussed the ongoing military escalation in the region and its serious implications for regional »»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday that Kuwait International Airport had been targeted in a drone attack, which struck fuel storage tanks and triggered a major fire. No casualties were reported. Abdullah Al Rajhi, official spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority, said the»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for unsettled weather conditions through Sunday, with dust, rough seas and a chance of light rain, driven by an extension of a surface low-pressure system accompanied by an upper-air low-pressure system, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today, conditions »»»

Lebanon said Israeli strikes hit near Beirut’s airport road on Tuesday as the UN Security Council met after three peacekeepers were killed. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said troops would occupy parts of southern Lebanon post-war, prompting Beirut to warn of a “clear intention” to impose a n»»»

Share: Three explosions rocked Beirut’s southern suburbs early Wednesday, AFP journalists reported. An AFP correspondent saw a column of smoke rising from the Jnah district after three large explosions were heard across the city and saw ambulances headed towards the site. Local media footage showed»»»

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: US President Donald Trump will give an address to the nation on Wednesday night "to provide an important update on Iran," the White House said. The announcement comes as the commander-in-chief said US forces would end operations in Iran "very»»»

Manila: As tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy flows, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered urgent diplomatic talks with Iran to ensure the safe passage of Philippine-bound oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Malacañang said the directive emerged from a meeting »»»

U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and increases fuel prices. The new fees took effect Monday. For most domestic economy passengers, the first checked bag now costs $39, up from $35. During peak travel tim»»»

FBI Director Kash Patel has been the subject of social media buzz this week, after his private emails were hacked by an Iranian-linked group. There's also a viral Bollywood dance video being falsely linked to the incident, despite no connection to Patel, as Vedika Bahl clears up in Truth or Fake. A»»»

When I speak to friends abroad, they still tend to picture the same familiar images when they think of the UAE: the skyline, the towers, the malls, the airports. A place of comfort and opportunity rather than confrontation. But what we’ve seen in this war has forced many of us to look at the UAE th»»»

A US judge on Tuesday ordered a halt to construction of President Donald Trump's massive White House ballroom, which has already seen the historic East Wing completely torn down. Trump is "steward" of the White House but "he is not, however, the owner!" wrote Judge Richard Leon, saying that congres»»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Nikos Dendias, Minister of National Defence of the friendly Hellenic Republic. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the repercussions of Iran's unprovoked, terrorist missile at»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Mahanim camp east of the occupied city of Safed with a rocket barrage: statement 2 01-04-2026 02:2»»»

Dubai: A growing number of investors are shifting toward tokenised gold, drawn by the ability to trade, transfer and manage exposure in real time during periods of heightened market stress. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move has gathered pace through 2026, partic»»»

The Philippines stands at an energy crossroads. For nearly four decades, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) — a 620-megawatt facility built at a staggering $2.3 billion — has sat idle, costing taxpayers roughly $1 million annually in upkeep while producing zero electricity. Yet today, with South»»»

With Turkey’s tourism industry preparing for the 2026 season under the shadow of war, industry representatives are warning of mounting cost and price pressures. Concerns are also mounting because European travellers are in»»»

Turkey’s central bank on March 31 launched three FX swap auctions worth $10bn with local lenders, according to media reports. A $5bn one-week auction was announced as value-today (same day or T+0 settlement), while a $2.5b»»»

Turkey’s central bank on March 31 launched three FX swap auctions worth $10bn with local lenders, according to media reports. A $5bn one-week auction was announced as value-today (same day or T+0 settlement), while a $2.5b»»»

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met in Beijing on March 31 and issued a joint five-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

With Turkey’s tourism industry preparing for the 2026 season under the shadow of war, industry representatives are warning of mounting cost and price pressures. Concerns are also mounting because European travellers are in»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met in Beijing on March 31 and issued a joint five-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»