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Mitsui OSK to Monitor Truce Before Ships Attempt Hormuz Crossing
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd., one of the world’s largest shipping companies, said it would need to scrutinize details of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement and its implementation before allowing its vessels to test the Strait of Hormuz.
Hit New Zealand comedy duo Flight of the Conchords reunion gigs sell out in minutes
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement announce four shows at Wellington venue Meow Nui from next week – their first gigs since 2018New Zealand’s self-described “fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo-a cappella-rap-funk-comedy-folk duo” Flight of the Conchords sold out their first shows in eight years in minutes this week, sparking a frenzy among fans.Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement formed the musical comedy act in 1998, soaring to worldwide fame off the back of their HBO comedy series of the...
David Peterson 'too good of a pitcher' to pull from Mets' rotation. But for how long?
NEW YORK — The New York Mets aren’t yet using a six-man rotation. At least for the time being, they plan to stick with five starters. The issue is they are getting consistency from just four.David Peterson’s start on Wednesday in the Mets’ 7-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks resembled his last outing, which similarly went awry quickly. Peterson again allowed five earned runs, as an opposing lineup again pounced on his pitches early in counts.Advertisement
Turkish convoy condemns ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel
Hundreds of vehicles have driven through Istanbul to condemn the ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel.
China Tankers Join Queue to Test Hormuz Exit and US-Iran Truce
Two fully laden Chinese oil tankers in the Persian Gulf are approaching the Strait of Hormuz, potentially putting them on track to become the first such vessels to cross under a day-old US-Iran ceasefire, even as shipowners scrutinize the status of the narrow waterway.
Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says
The ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States must also cover military actions in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday, adding France condemned "massive" Israeli strikes the previous day. Barrot added that he expects Iran to make a series of concessions as part of the peace talks due to start in Pakistan. "Iran must give up having nuclear weapons and means to obtain them, must give up using its missiles and drones to threaten countries in...
Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife found guilty of attempted manslaughter
Prosecutors alleged Gerhardt Konig, 47, had planned to kill Arielle Konig during a birthday trip to HonoluluA Hawaii anesthesiologist who was accused of trying to murder his wife on a cliffside hike last year has been convicted of attempted manslaughter, a lesser charge.A Honolulu jury returned the verdict against Gerhardt Konig, 47, on Wednesday after a day of deliberations. Continue reading...
Mawra, Urwa Hocane talk crying on-screen, life behind the spotlight
One of Pakistan’s most famous sister duos, Mawra Hocane and Urwa Hocane, recently premiered on a local morning show to talk about Mawra’s much-discussed on-screen emotional performances and crying scenes. Host Nida Yasir praised Mawra, who is well-known for her ability to look graceful even while crying. “No one looks as beautiful in our industry crying”, said Nida. Urwa added “More than just being pretty, she does it in a way where the other person feels thos...
FBI arrests ex-Fort Bragg employee over alleged classified leak to journalist
Courtney Williams accused of sharing material with reporter examining deaths and drugs at US military baseThe FBI has arrested a former military special operations employee accused of providing classified information to the media, the agency’s director Kash Patel announced on Wednesday.The US Department of Justice said in a press release that the former employee, identified as Courtney Williams, 40, was arrested on Tuesday and indicted on Wednesday for allegedly sharing classified material with...
IRGC warns Israel as strikes on Lebanon continue despite US-Iran truce
Nafis programme extended to 2040: How UAE's job landscape will change
In September 2021, the UAE launched the Nafis programme, a Dh24 billion initiative designed to fundamentally change the employment landscape. As part of the “Projects of the 50,” the goal was to integrate 75 thousands Emirati nationals into the private sector by 2025 and reduce the traditional reliance on public sector jobs.Fast forward to April 2026, and the landscape has transformed beyond those initial expectations. With over 176,000 Emiratis now employed through the programme, 152,000 of wh...
Are events in Dubai still happening? Tourism chief on rescheduling, 'vibrant’ calendar
Editor's note: This is the second part of Khaleej Times’ interview with Issam Kazim. Read Part 1 here.Dubai has hosted “numerous successful events” in recent weeks, even as some organisers opt to reschedule programmes to maximise attendance and impact, the emirate’s tourism chief has said.In an interview with Khaleej Times, Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said the city’s events ecosystem remains active, supported by infrastructure, coordination and a fl...
UAE bans trans fats: How it protects your heart from biscuits, ready-made popcorn
When the UAE Cabinet approved the National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031 earlier this year, one measure drew particular attention: a full ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary industrial source of artificial trans fats. For Nada Zuhair Al Adeeb, Secretary-General of the UAE Nutrition Society and member of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, the decision came as no surprise. It was, she says, the logical conclusion of years of steadily building regulatory groundwork...
Philippines Marcos govt earns billions from fuel taxes while drivers struggle with high prices
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran ceasefire for the latest regional developments.] Fuel prices have uncontrollably surged across the world because of the Middle East war. Some countries were able to mitigate the impact by cutting oil taxes, which did not happen in the Philippines.In the five weeks since shooting started on February 28, the Philippine government is set to collect P47.6 billion (Dh2.97 billion) in fuel taxes. Even if it fulfills its...
Trump criticises Nato after meeting alliance chief describes as 'very frank'
Trump criticises Nato after meeting alliance chief describes as 'very frank' Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBernd Debusmann Jr,White House ReporterandClaire KeenanReutersNato Secretary General Mark Rutte and US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting in Davos, Switzerland in January 2026.Donald Trump has again attacked Nato for not supporting the US in the Iran war, following a private meeting with its Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House.In a post shar...
RBNZ: Will Act Decisively If Core Inflation Picks Up
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman says the central bank will respond with interest-rate increases to any acceleration in core inflation, as fuel prices surge in response to the conflict in the Middle East. (Source: Bloomberg)
Musk sues to oust OpenAI CEO
The tech mogul has accused his former startup co-founder of carrying out an “illicit for-profit conversion” of the artificial intelligence firm Tech billionaire Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman fired as part of his lawsuit against the artificial intelligence giant, court documents filed on Tuesday show. The mogul sued OpenAI in 2024, accusing it of defrauding him of $38 mi...
Bulgarian scientists applaud growing space cooperation with China
Space experts in Bulgaria emphasized their growing cooperation with China at an event held at the Space Research and Technology Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (SRTI-BAS) in Sofia on Wednesday.Georgi Jelev, director of SRTI-BAS, and the
Power consumers to bear Rs10.6bn extra burden
• Net impact slightly lower than March by 21 paise per unit • FPCCI warns hikes threaten industrial viability ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday notified an additional burden of about Rs10.57 billion on electricity consumers by allowing a Rs1.42 per unit increase in fuel cost adjustment (FCA) to be reflected in April bills. However, the net average impact will be slightly lower, as the new FCA replaces a higher Rs1.63 per unit charge applied in Mar...
Jury convicts Hawaii doctor of attempted manslaughter for trying to kill his wife
Gerhardt Konig, the anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife in Hawaii last year, was found guilty Wednesday of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance.