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Khawaja Asif defends solar policy amid criticism over taxes, power costs in NA
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday defended the government’s revised solar energy policy, saying authorities were constrained by long-standing agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) and must balance the interests of solar users and conventional electricity consumers. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly of Pakistan chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Asif said that while shifting to solar energy was desirable, capacity payment obligations limited pol...
Massive explosion rocks bridge in Panama (VIDEOS)
Footage circulating online shows the blaze nearly engulfing vehicles passing over the Bridge of the Americas A huge fireball and towering columns of black smoke erupted beside the Bridge of the Americas in Panama, with dramatic videos on social media showing flames tearing through the fuel terminal next to the landmark crossing. The blast, reported in La Boca, Balboa, forced the immediate shutdown of traffic on the br...
Regional institute: China key supply hub in ASEAN+3 production network
China has become a primary hub in the production network of the ASEAN+3 region, comprising ASEAN member states plus China, Japan and South Korea, the Singapore-based ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said on Monday.The past two decades have seen a fundamental structural shift underpinning the region's resilience, the institute said in its ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2026."From the supply side, regional production networks have evolved from a Japan-centered hub into a denser, mor...
Trump's former counterterror boss pushes disturbing Iranian propaganda with false claim US tried to kill stranded airman
Trump's former counterterror boss pushes disturbing Iranian propaganda with false claim US tried to kill stranded airmanBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 03:11, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 03:11, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump threatens Iran could be 'taken out,' Iran issues 10-point demand
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran could be "taken out" in one night if the country fails to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before his deadline. Meanwhile Tehran reportedly delivered a 10-point response to a US-proposed 15-point peace plan via Pakistan.
US-Israeli attack destroys synagogue in center of Tehran
A US-Israeli projectile flattened a synagogue in the center of Iran's capital, Tehran, Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency reported on Tuesday.The report didn't elaborate on casualties from the attack.
India moves closer to ‘nuclear fuel’ self-reliance
New Delhi: India has moved closer to producing its own nuclear fuel after a domestic-designed reactor began a controlled nuclear reaction, an important step before it can start generating power. Energy-hungry India, the world’s most populous country and third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has ambitious plans to expand nuclear power capacity from its current eight to 100 gigawatts by 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attain...
'We didn't even spare Abdul Sattar Edhi': Malala Yousafzai hits back at foreign agent claims in Shehzad Roy podcast
Shehzad Roy sits down with fellow philanthropist Malala Yousafzai for a one-on-one conversation covering a wide range of topics. In a new episode of his Laga Reh Podcast, the musician was invited to Malala’s home in London, where the Nobel laureate began answering tough questions almost as soon as the podcast started. View this post on Instagram ...
Singapore ministers’ defamation suit against Bloomberg for property article starts
Singapore cabinet ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng hauled financial news outlet Bloomberg and one of its reporters to court on Tuesday for defamation over an article that mentioned their personal property transactions. According to statements of claim filed in the High Court, Coordinating Minister for National Security Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan said parts of the article, titled “Singapore mansion deals are increasingly shrouded in secrecy”, were false, baseless and calculated to...
David Schwimmer Says Kanye West Hasn’t Properly Apologized, Thanks Wireless Festival Sponsors for Pulling Out: ‘I Believe in Forgiveness, but It Takes Much More Than This’
Actor David Schwimmer took to social media Monday to thank several corporate sponsors who have pulled their support from the U.K.’s Wireless Festival, where Ye, formerly Kanye West, is set to headline for three nights in June. He is asking the remaining sponsors to do the same, insisting that the hip-hop superstar still has not […]
UAE air defences intercept Iranian missiles and drones
Air defence systems in the UAE are currently responding to a missile threat, with authorities urging residents to remain in safe locations and follow official channels for updates.In a statement, officials said the country’s air defence systems are actively engaging incoming missiles and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) threats.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the sounds heard across parts of the country are...
AJK voter registration deadline extended
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission has extended the deadline for voter registration and revision of electoral rolls for the forthcoming 2026 Legislative Assembly polls. According to an official statement issued here on Monday, the revision process — which began on March 24 — covers 33 constituencies across 10 districts of AJK, as well as 12 constituencies reserved for refugees from Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir settled in Pakistan. The last date for vote...
Gwadar Port activity revives as Malaysian ship docks
QUETTA: Commercial activity at Gwadar Port has gained fresh momentum as a major cargo vessel from Malaysia docked at the port carrying 14,629 metric tonnes of transhipment cargo, officials said on Sunday. According to details, the cargo ship MV Riva Glory arrived at Gwadar Port with a large consignment of various commercial goods, marking another significant development in the port’s growing trade operations. A spokesperson for Gwadar Port said the vessel transported multiple categories of tra...
China cuts cost of military-grade infrared chips to as little as about US$10
A research team at a Chinese university has developed a new way to make high-end infrared chips that could slash their cost dramatically and improve the performance of smartphone cameras and self-driving cars. The key breakthrough was finding a way to make the chips using conventional manufacturing techniques, rather than the exotic, costly materials that were relied on before. Mass production is set to begin by the end of the year, according to a press release from Xidian University. The chips....
پولیتیکو از تغییر در فهرست اهداف آمریکا در ایران برای فرار از اتهام جنایت جنگی خبر داد
پولیتیکو نوشت که پنتاگون در حال گسترش فهرست تاسیسات انرژی در ایران است، بهنحوی که شامل تاسیساتی شود که انرژی را به غیرنظامیان و نیروهای نظامی میرسانند. آنها احتمال دادهاند که این اقدام راهی برای فرار از اتهام جنایت جنگی در صورت حمله آمریکا به زیرساختهای اساسی در ایران باشد.
‘Create a rift’ part of game plan: Israeli attacks deepen Lebanon fissures
Lebanon grows increasingly divided as escalating Israeli bombardment and ground invasion worsen displacement crisis.
‘Becky Shaw’ Broadway Review: Alden Ehrenreich Steals the Show in Ferociously Funny Blind-Date Comedy
Alden Ehrenreich might be lucky “Solo: A Star Wars Story” was such a box office bomb. Because what was bad for his bank account was fantastic for his creative freedom, liberating Ehrenreich, who had been trapped on the anesthetizing career trajectory that’s a prerequisite for movie stardom, to embrace his wild side. In “Weapons” and […]
'Is my job safe?' How UAE companies are responding to employment security concerns
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]As the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war continues to create some uncertainty, some businesses in the UAE are navigating difficult times, the question on everyone’s minds is the same: Is my job safe?According to Tayfun Topkoc, senior international vice president, at PeopleStrong, uncertainty today is not just affecting business sentiment but reshaping what employees expect&n...
UAE traffic: How 4 new plans will ease congestion on your daily commute
Traffic congestion, long commutes and daily bottlenecks between emirates could soon become a thing of the past, as UAE authorities outline a set of solutions aimed at easing pressure on the country’s busiest roads.At a recent meeting of the UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council, chaired by Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, officials reviewed four key approaches to improve traffic flow and make commuting more efficient.The measures range from studying ways to limit the growth in vehicle numbers to ex...
Overseas Pakistanis may face mandatory OPF membership with Rs10,000 fee
The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has submitted a proposal to the Pakistan government to make the membership compulsory with the body, with a fee of Rs10,000 (around Dh130).“I believe all overseas Pakistanis should compulsorily be members of the OPF. If they all become members of the Foundation, then we can serve them better because we will have finances,” Syed Qamar Raza, chairman of OPF, told Khaleej Times in an interview.“We have got the proposal approved from the Ministry of Overseas...