'Say we are just friends': message exposes Bengaluru doctor murder case
Bengaluru: A message allegedly sent by a Bengaluru-based surgeon after his wife’s death has emerged as a key piece of evidence in an ongoing murder investigation, according to Indian media reports. The case relates to the death of dermatologist Dr. Kruthika Reddy, who was declared dead in April 202»»»
Kerala elections 2026: Mohanlal queues up like any voter as Mammootty and Prithviraj lead star turnout at polls
Dubai: As Kerala headed to the polls for the 2026 Assembly elections, it wasn’t just political heavyweights drawing attention, some of Malayalam cinema’s biggest names turned up early, quietly making their voices count. Among them, Mohanlal stood out for all the right reasons. The superstar was spo»»»
Calls for US-Iran Truce to Extend to Lebanon after Israeli Strikes
Calls were mounting on Thursday for the ceasefire between the US and Iran to be extended to Israel's war with Hezbollah, after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed more than 200 people. US President Donald Trump has claimed victory in the Middle East war after agreeing a two-week tru»»»
Minus three meters: Northern part of Issyk-Kul may turn into marshland - | 24.KG
President of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov, warned of risks facing Issyk-Kul Lake amid declining water levels. According to him, the lakebed relief is uneven: the northern part has a gentle slope, while the southern side drops off sharply. In the central part»»»
Thundery rain and strong winds expected across Qatar this weekend
DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the weekend, with thundery rain, strong winds and rough seas expected across the country. According to the weekend forecast, Thursday will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain that may turn thunder»»»
Mubadala scales to Dh1.4 trillion with UAE portfolio at core of growth
Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company's assets under management rose 17% to Dh1.4 trillion in 2025, supported by strong domestic investments and steady returns across its global portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The sovereign investor reported five-year and ten-y»»»
Almazbek Akmatov appointed Chairman of Accounts Chamber - | 24.KG
Almazbek Akmatov has been appointed Chairman of the Accounts Chamber. The press service of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Akmatov has thus been re-elected as head of the Accounts Chamber. According to the newly adopted Law «On the Accounts Chamber,» the number of a»»»
Finance Ministry Provides Public Access to All Active Public Procurement Procedures
The Ministry of Finance has provided public access via its website to all more than 7,000 active public procurement procedures in the country, with a total value exceeding EUR 30 billion, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski announced at a briefing at the Ministry of Finance building in Sofi»»»
Drive to feed air-dropped rabies vaccines to foxes in the wild
A campaign to inoculate wild foxes against rabies through air-dropped, vaccine-laced baits will start at the end of April, authorities said Thursday, warning members of the public to seek medical assistance if they touch the baits. The Rural Development Ministry said the annual oral vaccination cam»»»
The smart habit: 5 tiny inconveniences that improve your brain
Doha, Qatar: Thanks to modern technology, writing an email, ordering a meal or looking up that random actor's name you can't remember has never been easier. But some are starting to wonder whether the quicker, frictionless path isn't always the best. Do we lose something by not engaging our brains »»»
5 unanswered questions on the US-Iran ceasefire
The United States and Iran suddenly announced a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, and there are myriad open questions about what happens next. Israel has also agreed to the truce, though it reportedly did so reluctantly. Both Washington and Tehran have claimed victory, but it’s too early to declare th»»»
KHDA chief conveys Sheikh Hamdan’s regards to Dubai student who wrote heartfelt letter to him
Dubai: A touching exchange between a young student, her mother and senior education officials has captured hearts after Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) shared a video of their virtual meeting on Instagram. The conversation featured Aisha Miran, Director General of KHDA, spe»»»
Taipei slams Cheng Li-wun's Beijing trip
Legislators from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party and various government representatives claimed on April 8, 2026, that the recent actions of KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in China have compromised the sovereignty of the nation, Taipei Times reports. These accusations emerged as the »»»
Taipei slams Cheng Li-wun's Beijing trip
Legislators from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party and various government representatives claimed on April 8, 2026, that the recent actions of KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in China have compromised the sovereignty of the nation, Taipei Times reports. These accusations emerged as the »»»
Taipei slams Cheng Li-wun's Beijing trip
Legislators from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party and various government representatives claimed on April 8, 2026, that the recent actions of KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in China have compromised the sovereignty of the nation, Taipei Times reports. These accusations emerged as the »»»
Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with
US President Donald Trump said on April 8 that all American military forces, ships and aircraft would remain deployed in and around Iran until the terms of the ceasefire agreement are fully met, warning that otherwise "the shootin' starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen »»»
Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran
Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»
Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with
US President Donald Trump said on April 8 that all American military forces, ships and aircraft would remain deployed in and around Iran until the terms of the ceasefire agreement are fully met, warning that otherwise "the shootin' starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen »»»
Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran
Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»
Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with
US President Donald Trump said on April 8 that all American military forces, ships and aircraft would remain deployed in and around Iran until the terms of the ceasefire agreement are fully met, warning that otherwise "the shootin' starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen »»»
Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran
Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»
Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran
Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»
Djibouti's Guelleh set to win sixth presidential term amid Red Sea chokepoint's rising strategic importance
Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled the strategically positioned Horn of Africa state since 1999, is expected to readily defeat his only challenger in Friday’s election, and secure a sixth term in office. »»»
Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran
Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»
Modi to push bill that will increase number of women in parliament
New Delhi, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday he is pushing a bill to fast-track a law guaranteeing at least one-third of lawmakers are women, and potentially expanding seats by two-fifths. If passed, the measure would sharply increase the number of women candidates and electe»»»
Putin Made No Decisions on Easter Truce as to Date - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has not made any decisions on an Easter truce as to date, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "As of today, the Supreme Commander has not made any decisions," Peskov told reporters, answering a question about a possible Easter truce.»»»
Simsek: Türkiye Ready with Other Measures if War Shock Persists
The impact on Türkiye's economy of the conflict in the Middle East may be temporary and reversible if the recent ceasefire holds, and authorities are ready with a different set of tools if the shock persists, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Thursday. In an interview on broadcaster Haberturk,»»»
Applying for a Philippine passport now? Here’s why it may take longer
Dubai: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced that passport applications submitted from the last week of March this year may take longer than usual to process, citing logistical and supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing regional situation. The issue has stemmed fr»»»
Voting under way as Kerala heads to crucial 2026 polls
1/11First-time voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the Kerala Assembly election at a polling station in Cherurakkal LPS in Kazhakoottam constituency, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. IANS2/11Elderly women voters show their ink-marked fingers »»»
US Supercharges Tomahawk Orders Amid Iran War Drain
The US Navy has requested $3 billion to procure 785 Tomahawk cruise missiles for fiscal year 2027, a review of Pentagon budget documents shows. By comparison, only 55 missiles are being purchased in the current fiscal year, which ends on September 30. In just 4 weeks of war with Iran, the US expend»»»
EU Says Strikes on Lebanon Endangering US-Iran Ceasefire
The European Union on Thursday called on Israel to halt its strikes on Lebanon which it said were endangering the US-Iran ceasefire, AFP reported. "Israeli actions are putting the US-Iran ceasefire under severe strain. The Iran truce should extend to Lebanon," the European Union's top diplomate Kaj»»»
Shell says upcoming results boosted by high oil prices
LONDON — British energy giant Shell on Wednesday said first-quarter earnings were set for a "significant" boost from oil prices soaring during the Middle East war, which nevertheless lowered its production.Despite world crude futures tumbling Wednesday following the announcement of a two-week cease»»»
Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock
LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan's solar power push has cushioned the full impact of the war in the Middle East, analysts said, despite lingering concerns over fuel supplies and rising prices.A study published last month assessed that the uptake of solar around 2018 helped the country avoid more than $1»»»
Pakistani man pleads guilty in plot targeting NYC Jewish center - UPI.com
Federal prosecutors said Wednesday that 21-year-old Muhammad Shahzeb Khan pleaded guilty to plotting to kill Jews in a mass shooting in New York City. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- A 21-year-old Pakistani citizen has pleaded guilty to plotting an Islamic State-inspi»»»
How Dubai kept supermarket shelves full despite global shipping chaos
Dubai: The city has managed to maintain a steady flow of fresh food and perishable goods despite global shipping pressures, according to several traders. Members of the Fruit and Vegetable Traders Business Group, under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, say that strong infrastructure, efficient global »»»
Mining sector contributed 65.4 billion soms to Kyrgyzstan’s budget in 2025 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s mining industry contributed 65.4 billion soms to the state budget in 2025. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, said during a visit to the state-owned company Kyrgyzaltyn. Kasymaliev added that gold prices had a»»»
UK 'strongly' wants ceasefire extended to Lebanon
Britain's foreign minister said Thursday the UK "strongly" wants Lebanon included in the Middle East ceasefire as Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in the United Arab Emirates. "We do want to see the ceasefire extended to Lebanon. I'm deeply troubled about the escalating attacks that we saw from »»»
Argentine MPs Approve Bill to Allow Mining in Glaciers
Argentine MPs approved a bill early Thursday promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, and has outraged environmentalists. The amendment to the so-called Glacier Law, which was already approved by the Senate in February, wo»»»
Drone Strike Kills 12, Including Children, in Sudan's Darfur
A drone strike on Kutum in Sudan's North Darfur state has killed 12 civilians, including six children, a medical source and local activists said Thursday. A medical source told AFP that those brought to the town's hospital included 12 dead, among them six children, including three secondary school »»»
Iran's envoy deletes post on delegation arrival in Islamabad for US talks
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan deleted a social media post saying an Iranian delegation would arrive in Islamabad on Thursday night, a move an embassy official later told AFP had been sent prematurely. Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam said in a post on X on Thursday morning that an Iranian delegation »»»
Media Review: April 9
ENERGY - ECONOMY 24 Chasa reports in an extensive article that the Bulgarian caretaker Government is actively managing the impact of global energy tensions on domestic prices, monitoring goods and fuel, and providing targeted support to transport and vulnerable sectors. Ceasefire developments in th»»»
Augusta SPA Hotel in Hisarya Is Renovating 180 Rooms and Expanding Medical Services
Augusta SPA Hotel in Hisarya is renovating a significant part of its facilities, hotel manager Daniela Raykova told BTA. Renovations cover the complex's second wing and include 180 rooms – doubles and suites. Work began at the start of the year and involves complete modernization of the interior, f»»»
Regé-Jean Page on why You, Me & Tuscany made him believe in love again
Dubai: There’s a refreshing lack of cynicism when Regé-Jean Page talks about his love for a good romantic comedy and and that’s exactly what drew him to it You, Me & Tuscany, out in UAE cinemas today on April 9. “My initial reaction was relief at reading a romantic comedy that cared about the roman»»»
Euro Adoption in Bulgaria Has Limited Impact on Consumer Prices, ECB Analysis Shows
Bulgaria’s transition from the lev to the euro has so far had a limited and largely one-off impact on consumer prices, said experts from the European Central Bank (ECB) in an analysis published on the institution’s blog on Thursday. According to the calculations, inflation in Bulgaria would have be»»»
Binance joins “One Nation. One People.” initiative with Design Commission Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, today announced its participation in the UAE’s national civic initiative, “One Nation. One People. Together, We Protect What We Love.” in partnership with t»»»
DOJ indicts Army veteran for leaking information to journalist - UPI.com
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted a Army veteran will leaking classified information to a journalist. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have arrested and charged an Army veteran with top secret clearance on accusations of sharing classified »»»
Ansarullah Condemns Israeli Massacre in Lebanon: Targeting Civilians Signals Desperation
Yemen’s Ansarullah revolutionary group denounced on Thursday massacres committed by the Israeli enemy against the Lebanese people, saying the attack, which left hundreds martyred and wounded, reflects “extreme savagery” and warned that continued escalation points to a state of confusion and defeat.»»»
'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry overdose death
A British-American dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who sold the drugs that killed "Friends" star Matthew Perry, and boasted she supplied an elite circle of Hollywood VIPs, was jailed for 15 years on Wednesday. Jasveen Sangha, 42, was one of five people charged over the death of the beloved Canad»»»
IMF approves $700 mn for Sri Lanka, warning of Mideast war shock
Colombo, Sri Lanka: The International Monetary Fund approved a further $700 million in loans for Sri Lanka on Thursday, while urging Colombo to accelerate reforms to guard its post-2022 economic recovery and address shocks from the Middle East crisis. The Fund mission approved the latest tranche of»»»
Price comparison in Qatar: The fastest way to pay the right price without guessing
Doha, Qatar: In Qatar, overpaying rarely happens because people are careless. It usually happens because the buying process is fragmented. A shopper opens several tabs, checks a forwarded offer, sees a sale label, and makes a quick decision based on whatever appears first. The purchase feels reason»»»