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Hong Kong balancing financial security, innovation as nation’s ‘firewall’: Paul Chan
Hong Kong has struck a balance between financial security and innovation in its strategic roles as a “testing ground” and “firewall” for the nation’s reform and opening up, the city’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday that security was core to the objective of achieving high-quality development as geopolitical tensions fuel risks in global financial markets and energy supplies. As Hong Kong rolled out the first batch of stablecoin licences last week, the....
Asha Bhosle, the voice of a nation, dies at 92 — 8 decades of her love for music
Dubai: India has lost one of its greatest voices. Asha Bhosle, the legendary playback singer whose career spanned more than eight decades and whose voice became the soundtrack of a nation, passed away on Sunday at the age of 92. She had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday evening after experiencing cardiac and respiratory issues and was being treated in the ICU. Her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle had confirmed the hospitalisation on Saturday, saying Asha was being treated fo...
Omeprazole patients with acid reflux told 'red flag issue' by NHS GP and BBC star
Omeprazole patients with acid reflux told 'red flag issue' by NHS GP and BBC starDr Punam Krishan explained everything to people taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole for heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestionCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor08:39, 12 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe NHS GP urges anyone taking PPIs to get regular check-ups to avoid long-term risks and symptoms (Image: Getty)BBC Morning Live's Dr Punam Krishan shared important guid...
Trump’s 80th birthday bash to feature UFC fight at White House
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that there would be an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight in the White House grounds to mark his 80th birthday on June 14. Trump, a UFC fan, made the announcement on social media. This year marks the 250th anniversary of US independence and the initial plans were for the fight to take place on July 4, US Independence Day. On Saturday, Trump was attending a UFC fight in Miami with several family members and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, when...
Union Berlin appoint first female head coach
Union Berlin appoint first female head coachImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Eta joined Union Berlin's coaching staff in July 2023ByElizabeth BotcherbyBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoMarie-Louise Eta has become the first woman appointed to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues after being named interim head coach of Bundesliga side Union Berlin.Her appointment until the end of the season follows the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart, whose team lost...
US-Iran talks collapse as Iran rejects 'no nuclear weapons' commitment
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Union Berlin make history by appointing Marie-Louise Eta as Bundesliga's first female head coach
German Bundesliga club Union Berlin have made history by appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their head coach, meaning she becomes the first female to be given the top job at a men’s team in one of Europe’s five biggest leagues. The 34-year-old is a former professional player who was previously the coach of Union’s Under-19s. She was appointed late on Saturday, following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart, after a 3-1 loss to bottom club Heidenheim. Eta is due to take over Union’s women’s...
Asha Bhosle, legendary Indian singer, dies in Mumbai at 92
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle died at 92 in Mumbai on Sunday. Bhosle's son, Anand, confirmed the news and said the last rites will be conducted on Monday.Anand Bhosle said, "My mother passed away today. People can pay their last respects to her at 11am tomorrow at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, where she lived. Her last rites will be performed at 4pm tomorrow at Shivaji Park." Dr Pratit Samdani at Breach Candy Hospital also confirmed the singer's death. "Asha Bhosale breathed her last today in...
Gout Gout leaves onlookers dumbfounded with record-breaking run drawn from the future
The sprint sensation was pushed to new heights in the 200m final by an unlikely opponent at the Australian Athletics ChampionshipsIt didn’t look good for Gout Gout. He had started the 200m final at the Australian Athletics Championships relatively well, and was well-positioned just off the lead at the start of the straight.But, there – who was that? The man wearing all black, two lanes on the inside. An athlete who appeared to match the global phenomenon step by step just when Gout was expected...
Citybus driver dies after collapse, losing control of vehicle on Hong Kong road
A Hong Kong bus driver died on Saturday night after collapsing while steering his vehicle, causing it to mount a pavement. Police said on Sunday that the 42-year-old man had collapsed while driving along Chung Yan Road, in the direction of Tung Chung Road, at 10.55pm the previous day. The incident caused the bus to mount the pavement. Public transport firm Citybus confirmed that the driver was an employee. The force said the driver was unconscious and showed no signs of superficial injuries when...
How Dubai’s 726 new bus shelters are transforming daily commutes
Dubai: Dubai is accelerating its push towards smarter, more commuter-friendly mobility, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completing 726 modern bus shelters across key areas of the emirate marking a major upgrade to everyday public transport experience.The project, which serves more than 192 million riders annually, reflects a broader strategy to make public transport more efficient, comfortable and attractive. Several of the new shelters are linked to more than 10 bus routes, improvi...
رسانه وابسته به سپاه: دود مشاهدهشده در جنوب تهران ناشی از تست و پاکسازی پالایشگاه است
خبرگزاری فارس، وابسته به سپاه پاسداران نوشت که دود مشاهده شده در مناطق جنوبی تهران در صبح یکشنبه، ناشی از عملیات تست، راهاندازی و پاکسازی پالایشگاه و انبار نفت تهران است. این رسانه بدون اشاره به جزییات، اعلام کرد که آتشسوزی تحت کنترل است.
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Trump says it makes ‘no difference’ to him if Iran and US reach deal
Donald Trump said it made “no difference” to him whether a deal is reached with Iran, as peace talks continue in Pakistan. “Regardless of what happens, we win,” he told reporters outside the White House on Saturday, April 11. Questioned about potentially unfreezing Iranian assets, Trump said the US had “defeated them militarily,” describing Iran’s capabilities as minimal. “Maybe they make a deal, maybe they don’t, it doesn’t matter. From the standpoint of America, we win.” he added. The presi...
Bournemouth defeat a “punch in the face” says Arteta
Dubai: Alex Scott’s winner saw Arsenal miss out on the opportunity to move 12 points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Instead the Gunners have allowed City, who are notorious for their strong form during a Premier League 'run-in’, right back into it.Arsenal endured a frustrating afternoon as they fell to a 2-1 defeat, in a match that got off to a rocky start right from the off.The visitors struck early, with teenager Eli Junior Kroupi peeling away from Myles Lewis...
Veteran Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 in Mumbai
Veteran Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, one of the most celebrated voices in Indian music history, has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai.The 92-year-old iconic singer, whose career spanned more than eight decades, was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Maharashtra Cultural Minister Ashish Shelar confirmed the news while speaking to the media outside th...
At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site9 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMaia DaviesGetty ImagesThe incident took place at a historic fortress in the country's north (file photo)At least 30 people are feared to have been killed in a stampede at a popular tourist site in Haiti on Saturday.The incident took place on Saturday during an annual Easter gathering at the Laferrière Citadel, a Unesco World Heritage site, Jean Henri Petit, head of civil protection for Hai...
The teaser for Mehwish Hayat and Fahad Mustafa’s Zombeid is out and it looks gory
The teaser for Mehwish Hayat and Fahad Mustafa’s upcoming zombie movie Zombeid is out and it looks gruesome. “We’ve seen wars, we’ve seen the pandemic, only this was left,” says the deep-voiced narrator, above a montage of zombie snarls. Touted as Pakistan’s first-ever zombie thriller, the film is set to release on Eidul Azha. Created by Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza, the film appears to involve fighting — there’s a sequence with a shirtless Mustafa in a fighti...
Premier League title race: What happens if Arsenal and Man City finish level on points?
Premier League title race: What happens if Arsenal and Man City finish level on points?The Premier League title race took yet another twist this weekend as leaders Arsenal endeavour to fend off the chasing Manchester CityCommentsSportBen Crawford Senior Sports Writer08:19, 12 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTitle-chasing Arsenal were beaten by Bournemouth on Saturday in the Premier League(Image: Getty)The Premier League title race is essentially down to two with Arsenal in pole position ahead of Manchester...
DIFC Art Nights is back this month with free entry
Dubai: Some of the best evenings in Dubai happen without a plan, and DIFC Art Nights is exactly the kind of event that rewards a spontaneous decision to head out. Now in its 21st edition, the popular arts event returns to Gate Village from 23 to 26 April, and as always, entry is completely free.No booking required. Simply show up between 5pm and 10pm and take your time exploring the installations spread across the venue. You can expect paintings, sculptures, digital art, photography and murals,...
AI on the battlefield
THE prominent use of artificial intelligence in warfare lately will remind many of us in Pakistan that this is not new. The ‘signature strikes’ via drones in Pakistan by the Obama-led US administration considered any ‘military age males’ as legitimate combatant targets, a practice that led to a very high civilian casualty rate unaccounted for by the US and criticised by rights groups. The processing of footage captured by surveillance drones that constantly buzzed above Waziristan and adjoining...