Month: April 2026

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News’ Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday angrily lashed out at multiple well-known conservative commentators who have criticized his war against Iran, slamming his onetime allies as attention-seeking “NUT JOBS.”

Venezuela on Thursday threw open the country’s vast mineral reserves to private investment, less than three months after rolling back state control over the oil sector, in line with US

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Israel and Lebanon are set to hold talks in Washington next week as tensions escalate over continued fighting in Lebanon and concerns grow that the fragile US-Iran ceasefire could collapse. The meeting…

First lady Melania Trump departs after speaking with reporters Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Daniel Noboa has accused Colombia’s Gustavo Petro of failing to take ‘effective measures’ against drug trafficking.

What will it take to get ships going through the Strait of Hormuz again?

In a community centre in eastern China, Shu Fangqiang shrugged off his jacket and stepped onto a scale, one of hundreds of locals signing up for an unusual weight loss

Negotiators from Iran and the U.S. are preparing for high-level talks amid a shaky ceasefire.

Kuwait has accused Iran of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire in the Iran war.

Governments are blocking the internet, banning social media posts and cutting access to commercial satellite images. But experts say that efforts to censor information have had mixed results.

April 3 – 9, 2026

The reservations to make, staycations to book and places to chill out this month Whether you’re craving standout dining, a family-friendly escape or a

Fourteen arrests made across four countries as authorities hit Scotland’s Lyons crime family

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard denied on Thursday evening launching aerial attacks using drones towards Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Dubai in the UAE.

Authorities call on drivers to take care on the roads during adverse weather

Dubai: How do you leave a place that you call home? Some try. They move abroad, watching the familiar skyline of Dubai grow smaller through their aeroplane wind

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is introducing a targeted package of temporary economic support measures to assist its business and retail co

Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with key repres

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate sector delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, with total transactions reaching AED252 billion, marking a 31% ye

For the first time, businesses across industries can submit their nominations for 20 corporate awards introduced this year, alongside 15 individual honours for women.

Find UAE flags near you, from budget supermarket options to durable custom flags for homes, schools and offices, with prices starting at just Dh2.

Al Ain restaurant shut down by ADAFSA over repeated food safety violations and risks to public health under Abu Dhabi food safety law.

After Iranian aggression, Anwar Gargash says the UAE will review regional and international ties, bolster defence and protect national stability.

Abu Dhabi Municipality unveils major urban upgrades, greener spaces and inclusive beaches to boost liveability, sustainability and quality of life across the city.

Khorfakkan turned their delay against Al Wahda from 0-2 to a draw of 2-2 at Al Nahyan Stadium, in the opening of round 22 of the Adnoc Professional League. With this result, Al Wahda, who has not won in the last 5 matches, raised their points to 36 in fourth place, compared to Khorfakkan’s 23 points in tenth place. Al Wahda scored two goals in the first half through Pentecost (9) and Omar Khribin (19), before things changed…

A viral video of camels wading through the mangroves of Umm Al Quwain, filmed by Emirati creator Noora Alshamsi and liked by Sheikh Hamdan, spotlights the UAE’s fragile coastal beauty

US President Donald Trump said early today he agreed to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks as part of a ceasefire deal if Tehran completely reopens the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Israel carried out a large-scale wave of airstrikes across Lebanon, putting further strain on a fragile, conditional two-week ceasefire in the region

Dubai: Dubai Chambers recently held discussions with H.E. Judha Nugraha, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Arab Emirates, on opportunities t

Gold demand in India picked up slightly this week ahead of a key festival, although elevated prices weighed on sentiment, while premiums in China narrowed as re

Drivers in Abu Dhabi face temporary lane closures on Al Fursan Street and E20 from April 10–13, 2026. See diversion details and traffic management plans.

Sudden lane swerving is behind many serious Dubai crashes, police warn, urging drivers to signal, keep safe distance and report dangerous driving via smart services.

Anwar Gargash, ​Diplomatic Adviser ⁠to ‌the ‌UAE’s president, ‌said on ⁠Friday that the UAE would read its regional ​and global ‌relations and…

Pakistan was poised on Friday to host Iranian and US delegations for negotiations in its capital, although Tehran’s participation remained uncertain after…

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Dubai: Residents across the UAE can have their prescribed medicines delivered directly to their homes through a service offered by the country’s Emirates Health

How 13 Indian students in Dubai used classical instruments to perform the UAE national anthem, sparking a viral moment of unity and shared belonging.

Dubai: For Egyptian lawyer Ahmed Elnaggar, the UAE isn’t just where he works and lives. It’s where he built his life. Nearly 20 years after first arriving in Du

UAE to scrutinise alliances as Anwar Gargash says it’s too early to draw lessons from Iran’s aggression, reaffirming state-building, defence readiness and identifying trusted regional and international partners

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In a proud tribute to the nation, Dar Al Khaleej Printing & Publishing house —which includes Al Khaleej and Gulf Today newspapers — raised the UAE Flag at…

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Discover how Parkin’s new Dubai initiative lets you redeem parking fees through purchases at local shops, supporting small businesses and urban mobility.

Awqaf Dubai reports 52% rise in educational endowment assets to AED718m

Emirate launches government excellence model focused on AI

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