Gulf News 1m

Weather alert: Dust, rain and rough seas forecast across UAE as winds strengthen

The UAE will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with dusty conditions and a chance of light rain across parts of the country, as a low-pressure system influences the region, forecasters said. In its daily weather report, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said light to moderate winds will fres»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Orban loss gives 'new push' to Ukraine accession, loans: EU expansion chief

The change in Hungary's government could help unlock 90 billion euros for Ukraine and give a "new push" for it to join the European Union, the bloc's expansion chief said Tuesday. Marta Kos, speaking on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, described the Hungarian election on Sun»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Haiti gangs 'under pressure' but adapting to crackdown: UN report

Anti-gang operations in Haiti have halted the powerful armed groups' expansion in the capital, but progress remains uneven and they are adapting, a UN expert report said Tuesday. The poorest country in the Americas, Haiti has faced a deep security crisis for years, with gangs who control the vast m»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US eases sanctions on Venezuela central bank

The United States on Tuesday eased sanctions against Venezuela's central bank in the Trump administration's latest move to build ties with the oil-rich Latin American giant after toppling its longtime leader. The Treasury Department issued a license authorizing commercial links with the central ban»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What happens next for your deliveries? Shipping lines reassess routes and risk

Dubai: Cargo continues to move into the UAE, but the way it is moving has shifted since the conflict began, with shipping lines slowing or pausing bookings into the Arabian Gulf while they reassess risk, insurance costs and access conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

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Gulf News 2h

How Dubai’s media became a stabilising force in times of conflict

In times of crisis and emergency, media is no longer a mere conveyor of events; it transforms into a strategic actor that shapes public awareness, regulates collective sentiment, and reinforces trust in institutions. Within this context, balanced media—grounded in accuracy, composure, and responsib»»»

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UPI 2h

Gallup poll: U.S. opinions on environment quality at all-time low - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Declining water levels due to climate change and 20 years of ongoing drought have reshaped Lake Mead's shorelines as seen in this 2022 photo. Maintaining the supply of fresh water for U.S. households is a main environmental concern noted by Americans in a new Gallup poll. File Photo by Jim»»»

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RT 2h

From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half

Last week Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most highly decorated war hero, was arrested by federal police and charged with having committed war crimes in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Roberts-Smith has been charged with being complicit in the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians – allegedly k»»»

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UPI 2h

South Korea boosts military fuel readiness amid energy risks - UPI.com

President Lee Jae Myung (3-L, rear) attends a meeting of top commanders of the Army, Air Force and Navy at the defense ministry in Seoul, South Korea, 27 March 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April 13 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Defense Ministry said Monday it is strengthening fuel procurement and ma»»»

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UPI 3h

Mental Health Aviation Act advanced unanimously by Senate committee - UPI.com

Referring to aviators, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said Tuesday during a Senate committee hearing in Washington that “For too long, many individuals who love to fly have struggled in silence, with untreated mental health conditions, for fear of losing their careers” File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Pakistani community honours PIA’s Muhammad Waqas Malik at warm farewell reception

The Pakistani community in Qatar came together in a dignified and heartfelt farewell reception to honour Muhammad Waqas Malik, Country Manager of Pakistan International Airlines, as he concluded a successful tenure in Doha marked by operational growth and deep community engagement. Hosted at New Sh»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Pakistan Arts Society Qatar appoints new president of the management committee

The Chairman of the Pakistan Arts Society Qatar (PAS-Q), M A Shahid, in consultation with the Management Committee, has appointed Tahir Dilawar Hussain as the new President of the organisation’s Management Committee, marking an important leadership transition within one of Qatar’s long-standing Pak»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Technical graduates in Pakistan benefitfrom QC’s income‑generating projects

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to economically empower youth, and despite the exceptional circumstances facing the region, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented the second phase of its income-generating initiative in Pakistan, in cooperation with the Technical Education and V»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MoCI recalls specific Mercedes-Benz models

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Automobiles, Qatar’s Mercedes-Benz dealership, has announced the recall of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, CLS, GLE, GLS, GT and S-Class models from 2019 to 2022. The recall is due to the p»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar calls for regional solution to Strait of Hormuz crisis

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr Majed Al Ansari on Tuesday laid out Doha’s position on the escalating regional tensions, emphasising diplomacy, regional coordination, and the urgency of stabilising fragile ceasefire arrangemen»»»

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BNE 4h

Hungary vote driven by domestic anger but opens door to EU reset, analysts say

Tisza's April 12 landslide election victory in Hungary reflects deep domestic frustration rather than foreign policy concerns, but could pave the way for a reset in relations with the European Union, analysts told a European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) webinar on April 13. »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Atletico beat Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semi-finals

Madrid: Ademola Lookman's first-half goal sent Atletico Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate victory over 10-man Barcelona on Tuesday. Early strikes from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres for the Catalans had levelled the tie on aggregate before Nigeria international Lookm»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after Washington, DC meeting – Ya Libnan

Share: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) speaks during a meeting with Lebanon’s Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad (2R) and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter (2L) at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2026. © AFP, Oliver Contreras Israel and Lebanon agreed to h»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Dembele sends PSG past wounded Liverpool into Champions League semis

Liverpool: Ousmane Dembele's double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate win for the holders. To compound the English champions' woes, Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious-looking injury that could en»»»

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France24 5h

US hails 'historic opportunity' for peace after Lebanon, Israel talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to launch direct negotiations after wrapping up talks in Washington on Tuesday, which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a “historic opportunity” for peace. Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington on Tuesday that US S»»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993 despite Hezbollah’s opposition – Ya Libnan

Share: (From left-right) Counselor of US State Department Michael Needham, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter po»»»

Kathimerini 6h

Athlete among suspects held over young woman’s death in Kefalonia

A youth weightlifting champion is among three men arrested in connection with the death of a 19-year-old on the island of Kefalonia, authorities said. The suspects – a 26-year-old local, a 22-year-old Albanian national, and a 23-year-old – allegedly used drugs with the young woman in a rented hotel»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Iran FM Araqchi Blames US Excessive Demands for Failed Deal Opportunity - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran FM Araqchi Blames US Excessive Demands for Failed Deal Opportunity 14-04-2026 22:54 PM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (image from»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Lebanon's US ambassador says called for ceasefire at 'constructive' Israel talks

Lebanon's ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad called for a ceasefire during "constructive" talks on Tuesday with Israeli officials in Washington, she said in a statement. The "preparatory meeting was constructive," the envoy's statement said, adding that she "called for a ceasefire"»»»

Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Debt to ZUS over PLN 800 mln in premiums

Data from the ZUS shows that the number of indebted active contributors fell by 1.8% y/y to 628,300 in 2025. However, total debt increased by 6.7% y/y to nearly PLN 22.5 billion, indicating growing financial pressure among some firms. The average debt rose to about PLN 36,000 (+5.9% y/y), while the»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Pellet boiler most expensive way to heat house in Poland

Heating a home with a pellet boiler is currently one of the most expensive options, second only to oil heating. According to the Polski Alarm Smogowy, rising pellet prices have pushed costs up by 39%. For a typical 150 sqm house with average insulation, annual heating and hot water costs exceed PLN»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon after talks in US

Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Hezbollah. "We enjoyed it together. We had a wonderful exchange of over two hours," Israeli Ambassador Yechi»»»

RT 6h

Von der Leyen urges abolition of EU veto rule after Orban’s defeat in Hungary

The time has come for the EU to remove individual member states’ veto power on the bloc’s foreign policy decisions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has insisted. Von der Leyen issued the call less than 24 hours after her long-time opponent, former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Regional solution key to ending crisis, priority given to stabilizing ceasefire, achieving peace: Advisor to Prime Minister, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari stressed that the solution to the current crisis should be primarily regional, noting that all Gulf littoral states and countries linked to its supply chains are direct»»»

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Jordan Times 6h

IMF cuts China 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.4%

TOKYO — The IMF on Tuesday lowered its forecast for Chinese economic growth this year to 4.4 per cent, despite reduced US tariffs and stimulus measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the Middle East conflict.The new projection, published in the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic»»»

Gulf News 7h

Mixed signals in Strait of Hormuz as ships pass, turn back

Paris, France: At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday. They were among at least seven Iran-linked vessels that passed through the strait a»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Salah dropped, Isak starts for Liverpool in comeback attempt against PSG

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah was left on the bench by Arne Slot for what could be the Egyptian's final Champions League game at Liverpool as Alexander Isak started for the first time since December against Paris Saint-Germain. The English champions trail 2-0 from the first leg of the quarter-final tie »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 7h

Murapol had PLN 235.84 mln in net profit in ‘25

Murapol reported PLN 235.8 million in consolidated net profit for 2025, slightly down from PLN 242 million a year earlier. Operating profit rose to PLN 298.3 million, while revenue declined to PLN 1.26 billion from PLN 1.33 billion. The company delivered over 2,600 apartments and sold more than 3,1»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 7h

Murapol sold 953 units to retail customers, transferred 256 in Q1 ‘26

Murapol sold 735 apartments to retail clients in Q1 2026 under development and preliminary agreements, up from 707 y/y. Including paid reservations, total net sales reached 953 units, an 8% increase y/y. The group delivered 256 units during the quarter, significantly fewer than 657 a year earlier, »»»

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UPI 7h

Lebanese channel anger, division over Israel-Hezbollah war online - UPI.com

People walk Monday among the wreckage of cars in Corniche el Mazraa, one of the areas hit during a massive wave of Israeli airstrikes last week in Beirut, Lebanon, Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 14 (UPI) -- Divisions among Lebanese over Iran, Hezbollah and state authority have inte»»»

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Jordan Times 7h

Jordan’s economy shows resilience as markets surge, investment tools expand

AMMAN — Chairperson of the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC), Emad Abu Haltam, on Tuesday affirmed that Jordan’s capital market serves as a "primary" pillar of the national economy, acting as a "vital" funding channel for companies and a diverse investment field for those seeking a balance of safe»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE passport ranks world’s second strongest, with visa-free access to 187 destinations

Abu Dhabi: The passport of the UAE has climbed eight places to rank second globally and first in the Middle East in the 2026 list of the world’s most powerful passports, published by Henley & Partners. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Holders of th»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

BREAKING: Trump signals further Iran talks in Pakistan ‘over next two days’

US President Donald Trump has said a second round of talks with Iran could take place in Pakistan “over the next two days”, according to the New York Post. In a phone interview with the newspaper earlier today, Trump said: “You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over th»»»

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UPI 8h

Reports: U.S., Iran talks to resume after Strait of Hormuz blockade - UPI.com

Unnamed White House officials said U.S. and Iranian negotiators plan to return to talks after they failed to reach an agreement over the weekend. File Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran are considering another round of negotiations after talks»»»

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UPI 8h

Ecuador to acccept Chinese hydroelectric plant despite concerns - UPI.com

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Carlos Perez (C) visits the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric power plant during a tour for journalists in El Chaco, Ecuador, in June 2018. The government at the time was preparing to hire a specialized company check the plant for safety issues, File Phot»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

ICRC reports over 11,000 missing in Sudan war

Geneva: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said more than 11,000 people have gone missing in Sudan since the war began three years ago, noting that the true figure is likely higher as many cases remain unaccounted for. In a statement, the organization said missing persons cases ros»»»

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France24 8h

Pope Leo walks in St. Augustine's footsteps on day two of historic Algeria visit

Pope Leo XIV arrived Tuesday in the city of Annaba on the second day of his Algeria trip, following in the footsteps of his spiritual father St. Augustine, who wrote some of the most important works in early Christian thought in the ancient Roman city formerly known as Hippo. Pope Leo XIV trav»»»

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France24 8h

French investigators target Élysée palace in events company contracts probe

Officers from the French police's financial unit on Tuesday searched several locations as part of a corruption investigation but were denied access to the presidential Élysée Palace. Investigators were looking into why one events company had been chosen to host important state ceremonies for more t»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Fuel Congress 2026: 30 refineries close in Europe, EU looking to Poland

At the Fuel Congress 2026 in Warsaw, policymakers said the war in the Persian Gulf has exposed a key weakness of the European Union: economic competitiveness. Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka stressed that secure fuel supplies are essential for both economic strength and climate policy. He noted a shi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Bulgaria Needs More People Engaged in Scientific Research, Increased Investment in Science and Innovation, Education Minister Says

Caretaker Education and Science Minister Sergei Ignatov, speaking at the opening of a forum on science and innovation at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), said that Bulgaria needs more people engaged in scientific research, as well as increased investment in science and innovatio»»»

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Sputnik 8h

Pepe Escobar: China Blockades the American Blockade of Iran

The whole planet is asking the same question: Will CENTCOM dare to go to war against China? This is not a wild hypothetical anymore.According to MarineTraffic data, the Chinese-owned Rich Starry tanker, sailing under the Malawi flag, linked to Shanghai Xianrun, and departing from Sharjah in the UAE»»»

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BNE 8h

Russia markets discounted but sanctioned LNG to South Asia

Russia is again seeking to capitalise on the tightening global gas market by offering LNG from US-sanctioned facilities to energy-constrained buyers in South Asia at steep discounts. Bloomberg has reported that shipments f»»»

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BNE 8h

Thailand holds steady oil buffer as Middle East tensions continue to unsettle markets

Thailand has reportedly maintained oil reserves sufficient for 109 days of consumption, even as renewed tensions in the Middle East add a fresh layer of unease to global energy markets and contribute to concerns over supply disruptions. »»»

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BNE 8h

Russia markets discounted but sanctioned LNG to South Asia

Russia is again seeking to capitalise on the tightening global gas market by offering LNG from US-sanctioned facilities to energy-constrained buyers in South Asia at steep discounts. Bloomberg has reported that shipments f»»»

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BNE 8h

Pakistan races to arrange second round of US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

Pakistan is working to bring the United States and Iran together for a second round of peace talks in the coming days as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to reignite hostilities, according to sources speaking with US media. »»»

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