US War on Iran Squeezes Asian Allies’ Tech Backbone
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is throttling two strategic industries for American allies in Asia: chip fabrication and expansion of AI data centers. The blockage of this vital chokepoint for roughly a quarter of global oil shipments and 20% of LNG has caused energy prices to surge, with oil b»»»
Wall Street tacks on more gains, oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks
Wall Street was on track to extend its rally and oil prices fell Tuesday as expectations rose over a possible second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran to end their war. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.3% before the opening bell, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 0.1»»»
IMF cuts outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation
The Iran war has stalled the world's economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday. The IMF downgraded its forecast for global growth to 3.1% in 2026 from the 3.3% it had forecast back in January. The expected growth would »»»
16 injured, attacker dead in school shooting in Turkey - UPI.com
Turkish police investigators work at the site of a shooting that took place in a school in Siverek district of Sanliurfa, Turkey, Tuesday. At least 16 people have been injured after a former student opened fire at the Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek district.»»»
The UAE as a model in the face of Iranian aggression
From the outset, the United Arab Emirates described and defined the Iranian attacks as blatant and brutal acts of aggression, targeting the UAE and sister countries in the region, in flagrant violation of the principles of national sovereignty, international law, and the United Nations Charter. Alt»»»
Bulgarian Nayden Todorov Re-elected as Member of International Sports Press Association's European Executive Committee
Bulgarian Association of Sports Journalists (BASJ) Chair Nayden Todorov was re-elected as a member of the European Executive Committee of the International Sports Press Association Europe (AIPS) on Tuesday during the 88th AIPS Congress, held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. After bec»»»
Israel wants peace talks, but Lebanon wants truce first
Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad will prioritize a single demand as Lebanon and Israel convene for their first direct diplomatic talks in decades this Tuesday in Washington: an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire. Hezbollah and ally Amal have refused negotiations under fire and»»»
Sharjah moves to clamp down on unsafe warehouses
Sharjah : Sharjah has launched a major initiative to address violations in commercial and industrial warehouses, following the formation of a new committee tasked with monitoring compliance and removing safety breaches across the sector. The committee held its first coordination meeting in line wit»»»
Karic: Elections should be held when president decides is best
BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Greens of Serbia leader Ivan Karic said on Tuesday his party was in favour of calling elections when the president decided it was best. "As far as elections are concerned, we expressed support and agreed w»»»
UK approves German takeover of Telegraph newspaper
London: The UK government Tuesday gave the green light for German media group Axel Springer to buy British newspaper The Telegraph, ending a drawn-out pursuit of the 170-year-old title. The Labour government's Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in a statement that she is "not minded to intervene in »»»
How the Philippine president responded to online speculation about his health condition
Dubai: Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has responded to online speculation about his health by appearing in public and demonstrating his fitness in front of the Malacañang press corps in Manila. The president has been seen performing a brief set of jumping jacks before walking briskly and»»»
More than 150 migrants reach Crete in a day in small boats from Libya
A total of more than 150 migrants have been rescued in a day in waters off southern Crete or having just reached there after completing the long and dangerous Mediterranean Sea passage from northern Africa, authorities said Tuesday. The Coast Guard said the migrants crossed separately in three smal»»»
Japan posts lowest greenhouse gas emissions in decade
Tokyo: Japan's net greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9 percent in 2025 to hit their lowest levels in more than a decade, partly due to a slight uptick in nuclear and renewable energy, the government said Tuesday. Japan is heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels and is the world's fifth-largest sin»»»
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets with chairmen of leading Chinese companies
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with chairmen of leading Chinese companies across key priority sectors, including energy, petrochemicals, sovereign investment, advanced technology, renewable energy and electronics. The meetings focused on further st»»»
UAE court rejects credit card claim against bank
Abu Dhabi’s Commercial Court of First Instance has rejected a customer’s claim seeking to cancel a credit card and clear outstanding debt, ruling that the bank had followed proper procedures and that the card was issued under a valid contractual relationship. The plaintiff argued that the credit ca»»»
CCTV captures woman taking lost jewellery in Sharjah car park
The Sharjah Court of Misdemeanour has heard a case involving an Asian woman accused of taking lost jewellery from a commercial car park with the intention of keeping it. According to investigations, the incident took place at a shopping centre car park, where the defendant was seen leaving a vehicl»»»
Report: Israeli envoy instructed to reject ceasefire in Lebanon talks
Israel's ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, has been instructed to reject any ceasefire request while negotiations with Lebanon continue, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported Tuesday, citing sources The report added that the ambassador will emphasize the continuation of the military operation »»»
Amir sends congratulations to Djibouti President on re-election
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to HE President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti following his re-election for a new term. HH the Amir wished HE Guelleh success in performing his duties and expressed hope for further develo»»»
Israel says soldier killed in south Lebanon clashes, 10 wounded in Bint Jbeil
The Israeli military said Tuesday that a soldier had been killed in Lebanon, the first since a U.S.-Iran temporary truce came into force that Israel insisted does not include the country where it is fighting Hezbollah. "Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, aged 30, from Katzrin, a firefighting »»»
Report: KSA playing stabilizing role in Lebanon, Iran open to it
Iran has become more open and positive towards the Saudi role in Lebanon, viewing it as a stabilizing factor, diplomatic sources told Al-Jadeed TV. While noting expectations of a Saudi initiative following today's Washington meeting between Lebanon and Israel, the sources revealed that the Saudi sp»»»
Nearly 1,000 join Dubai Police community event promoting happiness and safety
Dubai: Dubai Police’s Positive Spirit Council, in collaboration with the General Department of Police Stations and strategic partners, organised a vibrant community event at Wasl Gate Park, attracting wide participation as part of efforts to enhance quality of life and strengthen ties with resident»»»
Pope walks in Augustine’s footsteps on day two of Algeria visit
Algiers: Pope Leo XIV travelled to the Algerian city of Annaba on Tuesday to walk in the footsteps of Christian theologian Saint Augustine, on day two of a historic trip marred by a spat with US President Donald Trump. On Monday the American pontiff became the first pope ever to visit Algeria, the »»»
Vucic: Cobras a pillar of preservation of Serbia's security system
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday the Cobras (Serbian: Kobre) - a special-purpose military police unit of the Serbian Armed Forces - represented one of the pillars of the preservation of the security system of the Republic of Serbia. Addressing the unit at a ceremony tha»»»
“Hungary Shows the Way”: Vassilev Links Mass Vote to Removing Borissov and Peevski
Speaking at a public meeting in Pazardzhik, “We Continue the Change” leader Asen Vassilev warned that a new external shock linked to Iran could trigger another major economic crisis, with direct effects on energy prices, food costs and vulnerable households. He argued that the key policy response s»»»
Dubai Properties awards Dh1.1b contracts for 850 new homes in Dubailand
Dubai: Dubai homebuyers will soon have 850 more options in Dubailand, after Dubai Properties awarded nearly Dh1.1 billion in construction contracts to expand its fast-growing Villanova development. The developer, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said the contracts have been awarded to Metac Gener»»»
Despite US Blockade, Sanctioned Oil Tanker Transits Strait of Hormuz
Shipping data showed on Tuesday that an oil tanker subject to U.S. sanctions transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit since the United States imposed a blockade on the vital waterway, according to Reuters. The agency reported that, according to data from the London Stock Excha»»»
Germany's Merz supports talks between Israel and Lebanon
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he supports direct peace talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments, which are set to start Tuesday in Washington. Merz called for an end to hostilities in southern Lebanon and said mil»»»
Israel says seeking 'peace and normalization' with Lebanon
Lebanon and Israel are set to hold the first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group that has rocked the tiny Mediterranean country. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in the talks»»»
Ministry of Public Health integrates health facility licensing with building permit system
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health announces electronic integration of licensing procedures for health facility construction with the Ministry of Municipality’s Building Permit System. Hanan Al Shamlan, Acting Director of the Health Facilities Department at the Ministry of Public Health, af»»»
Tunisair: Check-in IT system outage across Tunisian airports
Tunis, April 14 (TAP) — National air carrier Tunisair announced on Tuesday that a malfunction occurred in its check-in IT system across various Tunisian airports since early this morning.The company stated that it has taken all necessary measures to...»»»
Dubai ranks No. 1 globally for international passengers again in 2025 DXB report
Dubai: Dubai International Airport has retained its title as the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic, holding on to its global number one position in 2025 as it handled record traveller volumes last year. According to the latest Airports Council International (ACI) World ran»»»
UAE, Philippines move to faster remittances and linked payments
Dubai: The UAE and the Philippines have moved to strengthen financial ties with a new agreement aimed at improving cross-border payments and expanding cooperation across fintech and Islamic finance. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Central Bank of the UAE and the Ba»»»
Iran demands reparations from Arab states
Iran has demanded that five Arab states hosting US bases pay reparations for American and Israeli airstrikes on its territory. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday, Iranian envoy Amir Saeid Iravani argued that Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan had allowed t»»»
Indonesia Agrees to Receive Oil, Gas Supplies From Russia - Indonesian Energy Ministry
JAKARTA (Sputnik) - Indonesia has secured agreements on the supply of crude oil, fuel and liquefied petroleum gas from Russia, Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said on Tuesday. "We will be able to increase our crude oil reserves. In addition, we will have the opp»»»
Wide Price Disparities Found in Hospital Drug Purchases across Bulgaria, Health Ministry Says
Several state hospitals in Bulgaria have been found purchasing identical high-cost medicines at vastly different prices, according to the Ministry of Health, raising concerns over transparency and efficiency in public spending on rare disease treatments. Speaking to journalists, Deputy Health Minis»»»
Final 600 DAMAC District apartments released after strong buyer demand
Dubai: DAMAC Properties has launched the final 600 apartments at its DAMAC District development in DAMAC Hills, following strong demand for earlier phases of the project. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The latest release includes studio and one-bedroom units, targetin»»»
By 20-Plus Bills, CC-DB Will Gauge Backing for Captured State Dismantling
Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) will seek to test the resolve of Bulgaria’s next parliament with a package of more than 20 anti-corruption laws, according to Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of the CC-DB-affiliated Yes, Bulgaria party. In an interview with Capital.bg published Tuesday and»»»
[Interview] Political scientist deciphers Magyar’s success: he didn’t have a Plan B, and he didn’t make compromises
Let’s start with something surprising. We even wrote an article expressing worries about potential manipulation and what the reaction to Viktor Orbán’s defeat would be. In the end, he congratulated Peter Magyar quite early, and there was no big news about major manipulations. So, what happened? Tha»»»
Lucky number 8 brings Big Ticket win for Sharjah-based teacher
Dubai: Luck has been on Amritha Babu’s side, a 30-year-old teaching assistant at a GEMS school in Sharjah, who has taken home Dh25,000 after winning in the latest Big Ticket e-draw on just her fourth attempt. The Indian expatriate, who has been living in the UAE for eight years, has noted that her »»»
Man Sets His Wife On Fire in Bulgarian Village Before Suicide
Authorities in Bulgaria are investigating a severe case of domestic violence in the village of Sitovo, Silistra region, after a man set a woman on fire and later took his own life. The incident was reported on April 12 at around 5:30 p.m. via the emergency number 112, according to the Regional Dire»»»
Italian PM Says Suspends Defense Agreement with Israel
Italy has suspended its defense agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic sources said Tuesday. "In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the »»»
Naval blockade of Iran, Hormuz mine-clearing: Can US pull it off alone?
Dubai: The United States Navy has been handed what could be its toughest assignment of the war with Iran — enforcing a sweeping maritime blockade while clearing mines from the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Six weeks into the conflict, US President Donald Trump has ordered naval forces to choke off Ir»»»
Saudi Arabia tightens public finance oversight with new control law
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has brought its Financial Control Law into force, marking a step toward strengthening oversight across government entities and aligning public finance management with Vision 2030 objectives. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The law, issued under a Co»»»
Italian PM says suspending defense agreement with Israel
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she was suspending Italy's defense agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, news agencies reported. "In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic rene»»»
Italian PM Says Suspending Defense Agreement with Israel
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she was suspending Italy's defense agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, news agencies reported. "In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic rene»»»
Iraq Says Has ‘Understandings’ to Bypass Hormuz Blockade
Baghdad's oil ministry said Tuesday it has "understandings" with the United States and Iran to reduce the impact of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Iraqi oil exports. The ministry did not elaborate or say when these reported understandings were reached. But Iran announced earlier this month»»»
Birthday luck brings Dubai resident Dh25,000 in Big Ticket e-draw
Dubai: This year’s Easter has become more memorable for Dubai resident Veera Lobo. The 50-year-old receptionist, originally from Mangalore, India, has struck it lucky in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for April, winning Dh25,000. Lobo has been living in Dubai for 25 years and the occasion has bee»»»
Microsoft tests new generation AI
Washington, USA: Microsoft has announced its intention to integrate advanced features into its Microsoft 365 Copilot smart assistant, in order to develop automation capabilities and enhance digital security standards. The company is currently testing developing a version inspired by the open source»»»
Syringe reuse at Pakistan hospital infects 331 children with HIV, probe reveals
Dubai: An undercover investigation by BBC News has exposed serious infection control failures at a government hospital in Pakistan, where staff were filmed reusing syringes on children—practices experts say may have fuelled a surge in HIV infections. The footage, recorded over 32 hours inside THQ H»»»
Akbalyk Zhumalieva appointed Deputy Chairperson of CEC - | 24.KG
Bakhadyr Konurov, Deputy Chairperson of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic (CEC), has resigned. The CEC press service reported. Bakhadyr Konurov left his position due to transfer to another position. Akbalyk Zhumalieva, a member of the CEC, was elected as the new Deputy Chairper»»»