Thursday 16 April 2026 - 11:40
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has stated that Israel’s security should not undermine the safety and stability of other countries in the Middle East. Speaking on Tuesday, Pavel emphasized the importance of a comprehensive regional approach to peace, stressing that long-term stability across the Middle East must remain......
The war in Iran has triggered what energy officials describe as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. The shock has reshaped energy demand patterns and accelerated a shift toward alternative sources, placing China at the center of the transition. Despite being Iran’s largest oil customer, China is positioned......
China's economy gained momentum in the first quarter of 2026, but economists warn the ongoing Iran war could drag growth for the rest of the year as energy costs rise and global demand weakens. A Reuters poll of 50 economists published Monday projects gross domestic product expanded 4.8 percent year-on-year from January to March, up from......
Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to portray it as a “new enemy” following a series of escalating diplomatic exchanges between the two countries, further intensifying tensions in the Middle East. Speaking on Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Israel is deliberately shaping a narrative aimed at turning......
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has reiterated his commitment to universal human rights following a diplomatic exchange sparked by his online remarks related to Israel. The comments came after tensions emerged between Seoul and Tel Aviv over a video shared by the South Korean leader on social media, which reportedly showed the......
An Israeli court has approved the postponement of scheduled hearings involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his ongoing corruption trial, citing exceptional circumstances linked to the current regional situation. The Jerusalem District Court agreed to cancel three hearings planned for this week, following a request submitted by Netanyahu’s......
A new humanitarian aid flotilla is set to depart from the port of Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, aiming to deliver supplies to the Gaza Strip and challenge the ongoing Israeli blockade. Around 30 boats are expected to take part in the “Global Sumud” initiative, carrying medical equipment and essential relief goods. Additional vessels......
At least 10 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, as political tensions escalated over the prospect of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel. According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, the strikes targeted several locations in the Nabatieh district, including areas where emergency responders were......
Morgan Stanley has challenged a long-held belief in global markets that gold reliably protects portfolios during crises, arguing that recent price movements resemble those of a risk asset rather than a traditional safe haven. In a note released this week, the bank’s strategists pointed to stronger fundamentals in silver and aluminum. Since......
Oil prices rose slightly on Friday but remained on track for their sharpest weekly decline since June 2025, with both West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude down करीब 10% over the week, as tensions in the Middle East continued to disrupt confidence in global supply routes. The decline follows a sharp selloff earlier in the week after......
A team of researchers has digitally reconstructed the face of a woman who lived around 6400 years ago in what is now Morocco, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric populations in North Africa. The reconstruction was carried out by Ancestral Whispers using advanced imaging techniques and academic data. The woman’s remains were discovered......
Bitcoin crossed $72,000 Friday, fueled by cautious optimism over upcoming US-Iran ceasefire talks and anticipation of a key inflation report later in the day. The top cryptocurrency rose 1.6% to around $72,159 early session, positioning for a roughly 7.3% weekly gain as risk appetite improved to support digital assets. The rally followed......
Global markets posted broad gains Friday as investors showed cautious optimism ahead of high-stakes US-Iran peace talks set to begin Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan. The rebound remains fragile. Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten to shatter the two-week truce, and the Strait of Hormuz stays largely closed to maritime trade. The ceasefire......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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