Airlines across Asia are cutting flights, carrying extra fuel from home airports and adding refueling stops as the Middle East conflict squeezes jet fuel supply in some countries, adding to pressure on an industry already hit by a sharp jump in fuel costs. European carriers are bracing for similar »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy system to safeguard the country's energy security, weeks into the Iran war that has triggered global energy shocks. The leader of the world's second-largest economy also emphasized hydropower developme»»»

Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump to agree to his demands or get "taken out." But in what could be a sign of progress, the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan sa»»»

Dubai: The UAE has sufficient and diversified energy sources to meet all of its domestic needs, even amid regional tensions, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said, stressing that the country is well positioned to safeguard energy security for residents and businesses. Spea»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, it is proposed to consider curbing the rise in prices for fuels and lubricants by temporarily abolishing taxes and excise duties. Kanatbek Eshatov, head of the Association of Oil Traders, stated. According to him, wholesale prices have recently increased by 25–30 percent. Under curre»»»

Majid Khademi’s rise to the top of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence apparatus was as abrupt as his fall. During the 12-day war in June 2025, Khademi was appointed head of the IRGC Intelligence Organization following the killing of his predecessor, Mohammad Kazemi, at a time when»»»

Italian authorities have launched an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the illegal export of hazardous waste to Eastern Europe, with five Bulgarian nationals among those under scrutiny. The case centers on an Italian company accused of mislabeling waste shipments bound for Bulgaria »»»

Verdant Partners, a Dubai-headquartered strategic advisory firm, has announced the expansion of its platform to support international businesses with market entry, capital structuring, and cross-border execution across the Middle East. The firm has worked across mergers and acquisitions, capital ra»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the UAE’s firm stance against Iranian aggression, saying the country’s clear and principled position has been widely appreciated across the Gulf. In a post on X, Gargash described Iran as an untrustworthy actor tha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles and over 18 drones in recent hours as was confirmed by the country's military spokesperson. Stay tuned for more updates: 9:30am Doha Time Bridge connecting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain temporarily closed: authorities The major tr»»»

Political sources in Tel Aviv revealed that Washington stopped Israel from striking the Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, as well as a plan to drag Damascus into the war against Hezbollah. Israel radio said that the American administration stopped Israel from bombing the crossing sh»»»

The ski zone above Bansko is set to welcome visitors during the Easter holidays with exceptional late-season conditions, as snow cover near Todorka Peak has reached close to three meters. The resort will operate at full capacity, with all slopes and lifts open, offering favorable conditions for bot»»»

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Dubai: Health Magazine, in partnership with Thumbay Media, has officially opened nominations for the Annual Health Awards 2026 — widely recognised as one of the UAE’s most influential healthcare recognition platforms. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s awards raise the bar ag»»»

Video shows that ICE agents were lying about the shooting of a person in Minneapolis during a Department of Homeland Security operation in that city seeking to crack down on illegal immigration. File Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- Video evidence released Monday shows the lead-up to an I»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Chechen Republic of Ichkeria and its 29 branches in 14 European countries have been designated as terrorist by a court decision and banned in Russia, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday. "Based on evidence collected by the Russian Federal Security Servi»»»

Dubai: “I never mentioned a name! If someone assumes I’m speaking about them, that’s their problem.” At his villa in Jumeirah, seated at his dining table, Dubai Bling reality show star and UAE businessman Ebraheem Al Samadi is exactly what you expect: larger-than-life, disarmingly warm, and entirel»»»

The leadership of “We Continue the Change” (PP), including Asen Vassilev and deputy chairman Nikolai Denkov, met with Bulgarian emigrants in Istanbul, alongside PP-DB list leaders from Shumen and Kardzhali, Aylin Pehlivanova and Sebahatin Gökçe. The gathering drew a large audience, with the hall re»»»

Riyadh: The major traffic artery connecting Saudi Arabia and the island nation of Bahrain was temporarily closed as a precaution, authorities said Tuesday, following the issuance of security alerts in the area. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here."The»»»

Algeria has officially expressed its intention to import from Romania, during 2027, a volume exceeding one million sheep, including, for the first time, sheep carcasses, the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) informs.'A central element of the new trade strategy is the d»»»

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH) has performed the world’s first series of single-port robotic liver resections from living donors, marking a major advancement in organ transplantation. The procedures were conducted through a single incision not exceeding 3.5 cm, replacing»»»

Two blasts were heard near Erbil's airport, which hosts advisers from the US-led anti-ISIS coalition, in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, an AFP journalist said on Monday. Some hours earlier, air defense systems downed four missiles headed towards the US consulate in Erbil, a security source told »»»

Gold ticked down on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold edged 0.2% lower to $4,638.30 per ounce by 0539 GMT, while US gold futures for June delivery fell 0.4% to $4,664, said Reuters. "Everyone »»»

The Holy Light from Jerusalem will be brought to Romania on Holy Saturday for Orthodox Easter, following an agreement secured with the support of Romanian and Israeli authorities.According to the representative of the Romanian Patriarchate to the Holy Places, Archimandrite Ioan Meiu, the Romanian d»»»

Romania has allocated an extremely important percentage for defence spending, which today reached 2.45% of GDP, but we need to continue investing in order to reach 5%, Rasvan Pircalabescu, chairman of Romania's Defence Industry Employers' Organisation (OPIA), said on Monday at a conference that cel»»»

The Petromidia refinery, operated by Rompetrol, has resumed its activity and is operating at maximum capacity, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan wrote on his social media page on Monday."The Petromidia refinery, operated by Rompetrol, has resumed its activity and is operating at maximum capacity for Roma»»»

Romania is not currently facing any fuel supply difficulties, and companies in the sector are purchasing at prices aligned with the international market, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, according to the Presidential Administration.The head of state met on Monday with Prime Minister Ilie Boloj»»»

Romania's Ministry of National Defence (MApN) has informed that on Tuesday morning Russian Federation forces conducted a new series of drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, near the border with Romania, in the northern area of Tulcea County.According to MApN, the National Military Co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Doha, has handed over the cars to the winners of the third raffle draw of its mega promotion, Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars. The cars were presented to the winners at a ceremony held on April 6 at Safari Mall. The winner»»»

Doha: The Qatar Press Centre has strongly condemned what it described as ongoing Iranian attacks against the State of Qatar, denouncing them as a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of international laws and norms, as well as an unacceptable infringement on national sovereignty and securit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Centre for Endowers’ Affairs at the General Directorate of Endowments, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has received a new cash endowment valued at QR200,000 from a benefactor in support of the “Relief of Distress” endowment fund, part of the Waqf Fund for Righteous»»»

April 7 (UPI) -- An Indianapolis city councilor said a gunman shot more than a dozen rounds at his home, seemingly over a proposed data center for the city. In a statement distributed by the Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday, the councilor, Ron Gibson, said his front door was shot 13 times»»»

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a forecast for the world economy planned by the global lender for next week. The war has triggered the worst-ever disruption in global ener»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in coordination with the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Labour, has launched the “Legal Path to the Labour Market 2026” initiative to prepare qualified Qatari legal cadres for seamless integration into the public and priva»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has launched a new portfolio of Business Mobile and Fixed plans, designed to support organisations across Qatar with reliable connectivity, greater flexibility, and affordable, simplified choices. The new portfolio introduces Business Postpaid, Business Unlimited and Bus»»»

Dubai: Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday while equities lost momentum, with investors pulling back ahead of a key US deadline tied to the Iran conflict. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude climbed above $111 a barrel after volatile swings, continuing a steady »»»

Doha, Qatar: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) for winning the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work in the Non-Profit Organizations category, in recognition of its “Wayyakum” platform. The award was organised by the Ministry of Social Development and »»»

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is heading to China on Tuesday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she calls a “journey for peace” as Beijing calls for the self-ruled island to come under its control. The visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade and comes»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is reporting significant improvements in patient flow and service efficiency following the rollout of its “Hakeem” digital health platform, designed to reduce waiting times and simplify procedures at workers’ health centres. In a recent interview w»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery has announced a major update to its flagship Lucky Day game, introducing two draws every week in a move to give players more opportunities to win. During its April 4 draw, show host Chadi Khalaf has mentioned that the UAE Lottery will now be held every Wednesday and Saturday,»»»

A former Australian soldier was charged on Tuesday with war crimes on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police said. Police have not confirmed the 47-year-old man’s name. He is expected to appear in a Sydney court later Tuesday, said Th»»»

A Japanese national detained in Iran has been released on bail, Japan's top government spokesperson said on Tuesday. The individual was detained on January 20 and released on bail on Monday, and appears to have ‌no health issues, ‌Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru ‌Kihara ⁠told a press ⁠briefing witho»»»

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As crude prices hover around the $110 per barrel mark on Monday morning, consumers worldwide are feeling the impact of the war in Iran and the closure of the Hormuz Strait when they head to the petrol pump. In China, where more than half of new car sales are for electric vehicles, that impact may b»»»

Dubai: Gulf Air has added more South Asian routes to its temporary Dammam operations, widening travel options for passengers affected by ongoing airspace restrictions in Bahrain and parts of the region. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline is currently operating»»»

Oil prices rose Tuesday while equities were mixed as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be "decimated". As the Middle East war entered its sixth week, the US president warned Tehran that its civilian infrastructure would be destroy»»»

New Delhi: The chief executive of Indian carrier Air India, Campbell Wilson, has resigned from his position, local media reported Tuesday. The reports did not specify the reasons for Wilson's resignation, but the airline has come under increased regulatory scrutiny in recent months following safety»»»

Dubai: When Alia Bhatt took on hosting duties at a recent Bollywood awards night in Mumbai, it should have been a mic-drop moment ideally. A mainstream Bollywood A-lister and a woman commanding the stage solo? That’s not just rare, it’s refreshing. Such privileges are often bestowed to male superst»»»

Dubai: Filipinos in Dubai and the Northern Emirates have been encouraged to take note of important consular services and deadlines this April, as the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai rolls out initiatives aimed at supporting families and ensuring voter registration processes remain on track. I»»»

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»