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UAE leaves OPEC, threatening cartel’s grip on oil markets

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:25:48 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany: The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC marks one of the most significant shifts in the global oil market in decades, potentially weakening the cartel's ability to control supply and influence prices over the long term.

The UAE said it will formally exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Friday, ending its membership in a group that has for decades coordinated

Alphabet faces investor push over AI, surveillance concerns

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:25:20 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: A group of Alphabet shareholders is stepping up pressure on the company to clarify how it monitors the use of its cloud and artificial intelligence technologies, particularly in government and surveillance contexts.

In a letter seen by Reuters, investors representing a combined US$1.15 trillion in assets asked for a meeting with Alphabet management after the company rejected a proposal seeking more

Bryson DeChambeau denies PGA Tour talks, 'committed to' LIV solution

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:55:07 GMT

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Despite clear signs that the future of LIV Golf looks murky at best, Bryson DeChambeau continues to say he is committed to the 5-year-old upstart league, Flushing It Golf reported Friday.

DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith remain some of LIV's biggest stars, although their future in the league appears in doubt after it was revealed that the Saudi Arabia Public

Head coach Bibiano Fernandes announces India's squad for AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:17:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): India U17 men's national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Friday, named the 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026.

The Blue Colts are currently in Doha, Qatar, where they have played Qatar in two friendly matches (1-1 and 0-0) behind closed doors, and will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 3, as per a press release.

India have been drawn in Gr

George Russell not focused on title fight with Kimi Antonelli yet

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:40:37 GMT

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George Russell said he is treating his battle for the Formula 1 world championship with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli like a marathon.

As the schedule resumes with Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, Italy's Antonelli holds a nine-point lead over England's Russell with Monaco's Charles Leclerc of Ferrari another 14 points back in third place.

'It made me think -- the

"Geopolitical Earthquake": UAE quits OPEC to defy Saudi energy dominance, says analysis

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:08:34 GMT

UAE quits OPEC: 'Geopolitical earthquake' as Abu Dhabi breaks with Saudi leadership

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 1 (ANI): In a move that has been described by analysts as a 'watershed moment' for West Asia, the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced its withdrawal from the OPEC and OPEC+ groupings, marking a definitive end to decades of economic deference to Saudi Arabia.

A new strategic analysis by PSIFOS Consu

Mohamed Salah to stay in Europe? Fenerbahce lead race for Liverpool star's signature

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:14:33 GMT

Ankara [Turkiye], May 1 (ANI): Turkish football giants Fenerbahce are reportedly leading the race to sign Liverpool star Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian forward is said to be set to leave the Premier League club at the end of the season, according to Goal.com.

Salah, who has enjoyed a highly successful nine-year spell with Liverpool, recently indicated that his time at Anfield could be coming to an end. While ea

India reaffirms commitment to women-led development at BRICS preparatory meeting

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:34:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development convened the first Preparatory Meeting of the BRICS Women's Working Group in virtual mode under India's BRICS Presidency.

The meeting, held on April 30 reaffirmed India's commitment to encouraging women-led development, recognising women as key drivers of economic growth, governance, and social transformation, an official statement said o

Air India Express reinstates operations in Gulf

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:17:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Air India Express, India's first international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting April 30.

Flights have resumed from major Indian metros and regional gateways, including Amritsar, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur, Lucknow, Mangaluru

Promoter: Tyson Fury wants another fight before facing Anthony Joshua

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:55:08 GMT

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Anthony Joshua already has a tune-up bout scheduled ahead of his all-English heavyweight matchup with Tyson Fury later this year.

Fury wants an interim fight, promoter Frank Warren said Thursday.

'I think he will probably want to be doing something in between, let's see,' Warren said in a press conference. 'AJ has got his fight. Tyson, I'm quite sure, will h

UAE's OPEC exit "fully aligned" with US, on course to peaceful agreement with Israel: Economist John Sfakianakis

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:19:51 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 30 (ANI): Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research at the Gulf Research Centre, John Sfakianakis, on Thursday said that the United Arab Emirates' recent exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ is 'fully aligned' with the United States' energy and geopolitical strategy and signals a broader realignment in Gulf politics.

Speaking to ANI, on

Ukrainian commander reveals drone defense hit-rate

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:58:30 GMT

Most of Kievs 300 anti-drone units have not registered a single kill, according to the man responsible for their deployment

More than half of Ukraine's drone-interceptor crews haven't been able to take down a single Russian UAV over an entire year, a senior Ukrainian air force commander has revealed. The disclosure comes amid Kiev's push to market its anti-drone expertise to Gulf nations and the

Reports: LIV Golf players in scramble mode with PIF funding to expire

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:40:24 GMT

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If LIV Golf cannot come up with funding to sustain all elements of operation beyond 2026, the obvious question becomes where do the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Talor Gooch tee it up in 2027?

According to multiple reports, the PGA Tour and DP World Tour are 'listening' to players who reach out about shifting circuits. The PGA T

LIV Golf seeks 'long-term financial partners' as Saudi Arabia's PIF confirms exit

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:55:12 GMT

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LIV Golf plans to continue without the financial backing of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, touting '100% year over year' financial growth in 2026.

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) formally announced it would end financial support of LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season.

'PIF has made the decision to fund LIV Golf only for the remainder of the 2026 sea

The UAEs OPEC gambit: Clever power play or road to chaos

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:46:18 GMT

Abu Dhabis break with the oil cartel is less about barrels than power testing Riyadh, helping Trump, and redrawing Gulf alliances

Although the United Arab Emirates has tried to present its upcoming exit from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ framework as part of its sovereign energy strategy and long-term economic planning, its timing and regional context suggest that this is a political act.

With i

Pentagon lowballing Iran war cost CNN

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:29:10 GMT

The $25 billion figure given to Congress excludes the rebuilding of US bases damaged in Iranian strikes, sources have told the outlet

The Pentagon's latest cost assessment of the war against Iran is a lowball figure that does not include the extensive damage to US military bases during the conflict, CNN has reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.

On Wednesday, senior Pentago

African energy giant reaffirms commitment to OPEC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:39:24 GMT

Algeria says the group remains central to efforts to stabilize global oil markets

Algeria remains committed to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ and considers the producer alliances a foundation of stability in the global oil market, the country's Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:47:04 GMT

(260430) -- SANYA, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A light show is seen before the closing ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 30, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

BJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill requests MEA intervention to help stranded Sikh couples in Tehran

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:53:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): BJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said on Thursday, requested the Ministry of External Affairs to assist several elderly Iranian Sikh couples stranded at a Gurudwara in Tehran, stating that a Mahaan Air flight scheduled from Tehran to India on May 5 is reportedly not allowing them to board without clearance from the Government of India.

He also urged intervention from External A

Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo nails 970th career goal as Al Nassr moves closer to title

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:32:39 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 30 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo nailed the 970th goal of his professional football career as Al Nassr outclassed Al Ahli 2-0 in their Saudi Pro League fixture on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half of the match, the game came alive in the 76th minute when Cristiano opened the scoring for his side, with Kingsley Coman sealing the win with a 90th-minute strike.

With this win, Al

Sergey Lavrov to attend BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet in India, says Russian Foreign Ministry

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:17:28 GMT

Moscow [Russia], April 29 (ANI): Russia on Wednesday said that its Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit India to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet.

In a post on X, the Foreign Ministry said that he would be in India from May 14-15.

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"Game changer" for energy, geopolitics: Former envoy Ashok Sajjanhar on UAE's OPEC exit

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:05:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Wednesday has termed as a 'game changer', the recent announcement by the United Arab Emirates that effective May 1, it will leave Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and PEC+ - an alliance of oil-producing countries - adding that the move will have far-reaching implications for global energy markets as well as geopolitics.

LIV Golf touts 'strong momentum' despite New Orleans postponement

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:55:11 GMT

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LIV Golf said the league looks forward to continuing its 'strong momentum' despite postponing its New Orleans event scheduled for June amid questions about its future beyond 2026.

In a statement provided to Field Level Media on Wednesday, LIV said it intends to 'explore' a potential fall event in Louisiana while citing summer heat, a crowded sports calendar an

Shock and opportunity: The consequences of the UAEs OPEC exit

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:31 GMT

Abu Dhabis break with the cartel could flood markets, rattle prices, and redraw power lines from Riyadh to Moscow

The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+ format effective May 1, 2026, ending nearly six decades of membership. This marks the largest institutional disruption to the oil production coordination system since the establishment of the expanded OPEC+

Shock and opportunity: The consequences of the UAE's OPEC exit

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:31 GMT

Abu Dhabi's break with the cartel could flood markets, rattle prices, and redraw power lines from Riyadh to Moscow

Bangladesh enters nuclear era with Russian-built power project

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:01:51 GMT

RT India reports from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant on a major milestone for the South Asian nation

The beginning of fuel loadingat the first unit of the Russian-build Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has paved the way for the start of experimental production of nuclear energy in Bangladesh.

Reporting from Rooppur, RT India correspondent Rujuta Thete notes that the nuclear power plant will sup

Saudi giant extends suspension on LPG deliveries after key site damaged - Bloomberg

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:32:49 GMT

Aramco has reportedly halted liquefied petroleum gas shipments next month over damage to a key facility

Saudi Arabia's petroleum and natural gas giant Aramco is suspending liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through May due to damage at its main export facility, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter

60 days later: the US-Israeli war on Iran so far

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:28:34 GMT

Donald Trumps misadventure in the Persian Gulf has become a quagmire

Sixty days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, peace talks are stalled and the world is bracing for yet more economic pain. RT asks how we got here, and who - if anyone - is really winning in the Persian Gulf?

April 29 marks 60 days since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran. The initial hours of the conflict were mar

Kremlin comments on UAE decision to quit OPEC

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:35:24 GMT

Abu Dhabi has the sovereign right to make such decisions, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said

Moscow respects the United Arab Emirates' "sovereign" decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.

The Gulf nation earlier announced its intention to leave the oil cartel and the wider OPEC+ forma

"UAE exited OPEC for autonomy with oil production," says Ex Indian envoy to UAE Navdeep Suri

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:53:48 GMT

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], April 29 (ANI): Navdeep Singh Suri, Former Indian Ambassador to United Arab Emirates said that the UAE's exit from the OPEC is hardly surprising.

Suri, in a conversation with ANI, said that the unhappiness was from 2021, when their quota was pegged at 2.7 million barrels a day when their capacity to produce was much higher.

'I think it is a very significant development. I must say

Trump's claims of "collapse" stem from "propaganda": Iranian Consul General in Mumbai

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:37:23 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI): Iran's Consul General in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, has dismissed claims regarding Tehran's economic and political stability, describing assertions made by US President Donald Trump as often stemming 'either from misperceptions or from propaganda considerations.'

Speaking to ANI, the Consul General addressed the alleged financial losses and diplomatic pressur

Trump warns Iran, "Better get smart soon"; posts picture with gun and slogan 'No more Mr. Nice Guy'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:28:06 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran, stating that the United States will take a tougher stance if a diplomatic resolution regarding its nuclear programme is not reached soon.

In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, the President posted a picture of himself holding an assualt rifle and the slogang 'No more Mr Nice Guy'. Trump expressed frus

RAK Ruler witnesses signing of two MoUs between Ras Al Khaimah Government and leading Chinese financial institutions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:42 GMT

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, witnessed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today between the Government of Ras Al Khaimah and two leading Chinese financial institutions: the Bank of China and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to strengthen economic ties and advance strategic cooperation b

UAE OPEC exit signals de-dollarisation, positive for India's "Oil for rupee": Kotak Securities

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:36:38 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI): The impact of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exiting OPEC on global oil prices will depend on when supply through the Strait of Hormuz normalises, and with strong relation between India-UAE, the move could also accelerate oil-for-rupee trade, according to Anindya Banerjee, Head of Research for Currency and Commodities, Kotak Securities.

In an exclusive conversation wi

IRGC Navy warns US of "surprise tactics" amid rising maritime tensions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:33:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 29 (ANI): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a sharp warning to Washington, claiming that the elite force is prepared to employ unconventional methods should tensions escalate further.

According to Iranian media Press TV, Mohammad Akbarzadeh, the deputy for political affairs of the IRGC Navy, stated that the maritime force has 'surprise tactics' in store for the Unit

UAE exit from OPEC+ may not ease oil prices, could heighten volatility, weaken cartel premium: Report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:44:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The decision of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to leave OPEC and OPEC+ may not lead to an immediate fall in oil prices but is likely to increase volatility and weaken the long-term price stability provided by the cartel, according to a report by ASK Wealth Advisors.

The report said that the near-term impact on oil prices is not straightforward, and investors should avoid making

Glory days of OPEC long over Afshin Rattansi

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:12:38 GMT

The cartel of oil-producing states has been gradually losing its geopolitical power since the 1970s, the journalist told RT

The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC will further weaken the cartel of oil producers, whose power has been eroding over the years, Afshin Rattansi, host of Going Underground, has told RT.

The Emirati government announced the departure on Tuesday, citi

OPEC loses key member: Will the oil bloc survive

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:25:20 GMT

The UAE says its decision is driven by national interests as Middle East tensions disrupt energy markets

The United Arab Emirates, one of the world's biggest oil exporters, has announced it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ on May 1. The move is seen by analysts as a serious setback for the group and its informal leader, Saudi Arabia.

LIV Golf officially postpones New Orleans event from June

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:55:08 GMT

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LIV Golf and the state of Louisiana have postponed the league's golf event in New Orleans that was slated for June but left the door open for a different version of the tournament later this year.

The official announcement Tuesday came one day after reports emerged that LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil and Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development Susan Bourgeois agree

Tehran turns to Moscow: Why Russia is crucial for Middle East peace

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:42:19 GMT

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchis trip underscores Irans push for security guarantees as diplomacy strains under US and Israeli pressure

The confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran has reached a stage where military force has failed to achieve the aggressors' goal, and diplomacy has not yet delivered a stable way out.

What Washington and West Jerusalem initially presented as a contr

Textile Ministry sets up monitoring cell to coordinate with stakeholders amid West Asia tensions

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:50:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): The Textiles Ministry has set up a monitoring cell to coordinate with Export Promotion Councils and other stakeholders regarding the recent developments in West Asia.

In an inter-ministerial briefing, Bipin Menon, Trade Advisor to the Ministry of Textiles, said that the ministry is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and has set up a monitoring cell to coordinate with E

Mo Salah to reveal new club "in a few days", says Egypt team's staff member

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:41:30 GMT

Cairo [Egypt], April 28 (ANI): Liverpool legend Mo Salah will reveal his new club 'in a few days', as per a staff member of the Egyptian national team as he says goodbye to The Reds at the end of this season after an association of nine years.

Salah is set to end his nine-year stint with the club at the end of the 2025-26 season through a mutual contract termination, with his deal originally running till 2027. <

As Cease-Fire With Iran Wavers, US Expands Its Military Footprint

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:19:03 GMT

As its cease-fire with Iran falters, the United States is significantly expanding its military capabilities in the Middle East, giving Washington the option of escalating the two-month-long conflict.

The US military deployed a third aircraft carrier strike group with thousands of elite troops to the region on April 24, marking thelargest buildupsince the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

In force since April 8, the

Beginning of the End of OPEC: UAE Exit Shakes the Global Oil Market

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:29:37 GMT

The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from the OPEC oil producers? cartel after nearly six decades of membership, a move that is expected to reshape global energy dynamics and weaken the influence of the group led informally by Saudi Arabia.

The decision comes amid a period of heightened global energy instability linked to the ongoing Iran war, which has already disrupted oil and gas flows through

Global oil demand slump in April driven by supply crunch, not prices: JP Morgan

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:27:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): The sharp fall in global oil demand is being driven more by supply shortages than by high prices, indicating a 'forced demand loss' rather than traditional demand destruction, according to a report by JP Morgan.

The report highlighted that global oil supply disruptions surged to 9.1 million barrels per day (mbd) in March and widened to 13.7 mbd in April, following disruptions li

Key OPEC member to leave bloc

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:59:47 GMT

The move is a major blow to the global organization of major oil producers

The United Arab Emirates has decided to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as well as OPEC+, the state Emirates News Agency (WAM) reports.

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SAUDI ARABIA-CHINA-TECHNOLOGY-COOPERATION-INTERVIEW

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:15:05 GMT

(260428) -- RIYADH, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on March 18, 2025 shows Rayan Al Amoudi, strategy and business development executive manager of Nesma Infrastructure & Technology (NIT) and the chairman of the China-Saudi Arabia Technology Innovation Center, speaking at the forum on global innovation cooperation for small and medium enterprises in Beijing, capital of China.

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Taliban accuses Pakistan of cross-border strikes killing 4 in Afghanistan; Islamabad denies claims as 'blatant lie' amid peace talks

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:04:04 GMT

Kabul [Afghanistan], April 28 (ANI): The Taliban accused Pakistan of launching cross-border mortar and rocket attacks in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province on Monday, claiming that at least four people were killed and dozens injured, as tensions escalated between the two neighbours amid fragile peace talks.

According to Taliban authorities, the attacks targeted civilian areas in Asadabad, the capital of Kunar p

Report: LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event in June

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:40:27 GMT

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So much for 'full throttle.'

LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said earlier this month that LIV's season would continue 'exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle.' The Athletic and other outlets reported on Monday that the LIV Golf Louisiana event in June will be postponed.

Per the reports, O'Neil and Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development Sus

Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua set for 2026 fight

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:55:06 GMT

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Former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed contracts to fight each other for the first time later this year, promoters confirmed Monday.

No specific date or venue has been announced for the long-awaited battle of aging British boxers, which will be broadcast live on Netflix. London's Wembley Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park reporte

Over 13.19 lakh passengers travelled to India from West Asia amid conflict: MEA

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:05:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday said that over 13.19 lakh passengers have travelled from th Gulf and West Asia region to India since February 28, as authorities continue to monitor the evolving security situation and assist Indian nationals.

Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said, 'Ministry of External Affairs conti

RAK Ruler receives Ambassador of Commonwealth of The Bahamas

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:42:58 GMT

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Tony Joudi, Ambassador of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the UAE.

H.H. Sheikh Saud welcomed the ambassador and explored means of enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors, while exchanging views on issues of mutual interest.

The ambassador expressed

Thieves take down Heretics to win CDL Stage 3 Minor

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:25:13 GMT

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The Los Angeles Thieves won a best-of-five semifinal match and then rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win the grand final of the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Minor on Sunday.

Los Angeles beat OpTic Texas 3-2 in the semis and met the Miami Heretics in the grand final later in the day. The Thieves lost two straight maps before ripping

Zambia: Summit on Human Rights, Technology Effectively Canceled

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

(Johannesburg) - The Zambian government's decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities' commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference, Human Rights Watch said today. The 14th edition of RightsCon was schedul

Saudi Arabia: Halt Imminent Executions of Ethiopian Migrants

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

(Beirut) - At least 65 Ethiopian migrants are at imminent risk of execution in Saudi Arabia for drug-related offenses, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi authorities executed three others on April 21, 2026.

"Saudi Arabia's willing

UAE to quit global oil cartel OPEC, citing 'national interests'

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:37:55 GMT

TheUnited Arab Emirateswill withdraw from theOPEC+and OPEC+ oil cartels to focus on "national interests", a statement said on Tuesday, a bombshell announcement asenergyprices soar over theMiddle Eastwar.

The UAE, one of the world's top oil producers, which has previously baulked at OPEC+ production quotas, will pull out on Friday, a statement carried by the official WAM news agency said.

War Minus the Shooting: Sports and World Politics

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:11:29 GMT

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Who had it right? Was it George Orwell who called sportswar minus the shooting, or Nelson Mandela who said that sports cancreate hope where once there was only despair. The answer turns on the empirical record and a deeper truth: sports and politics brings together two of the great undertakings of human society. Accordingly, sports on the i

Record-Breaking World Heat

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:37:55 GMT

The world is its hottest in modern human history (circa 1500-present). Yet, fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue unabated, effectively creating an artificial blanket that retains heat. Despite decarbonization efforts, emissions continue to rise, driven by increasing energy demand and fossil fuel use. According to NOAA, over the past 60 years,carbon dioxide (CO2)in the atmosphere has increased 100-200timesfaster than it d

China Focus: Niche tourism steals spotlight in China's bustling May Day holiday travel season

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:17:39 GMT

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- As Chinese travelers eagerly plan for the five-day May Day holiday, less crowded niche attractions are offering visitors a more distinctive and immersive experience.

At the dawn of Friday, the first day of the holiday, the serene expanse of the Hunshandake Sandland in northern China was broken by the thunderous roar of off-road engines, marking the start of the crossing the Hunshandake

Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked in India

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:15:24 GMT

NEW DELHI, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The price of a commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder of 19 kilograms in India was hiked by 993 Indian rupees (around 10.47 U.S. dollars) to 3,071.50 Indian rupees (around 32.38 dollars) on Friday due to prolonged conflict in the Middle East, local media reported.

The hike was expected to lead to a rise in food prices at restaurants, hotels and other eateries where commer

Bank of Sharjah AGM approves 6.5% dividend as net profit soars 89% in 2025

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:59:12 GMT

SHARJAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Bank of Sharjah held its 53rd Annual General Assembly Meeting (AGM) on April 30, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and attended by Board members, shareholders, senior management, external auditors, and a representative of Capital Market Authority.

The General Assembly discussed and approved all items on the a

What alternatives do Gulf states have to the Strait of Hormuz?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:21:30 GMT

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Two months into the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz is still mostly shut. Vessel traffic is running at a fraction of pre-war levels, with the patchwork of ceasefires, blockades and re-closures since February 28 not restoring confidence on the

Sanya 2026 impresses with organization, venues and hospitality

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:47:01 GMT

SANYA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Beach Games has found a fitting stage in Sanya, one of China's best-known tropical destinations, leaving athletes and officials not only impressed but also charmed.

"True tourism paradise," wrote Mohd Akbal Amin, vice chair of the Asian council of the International Federation of Sport Climbing, in a guestbook at the Games' main media center.

His words echoed a sentime

Interview: Saudi Arabia eyes deeper sports cooperation with China

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:15:22 GMT

by sportswriter Xiao Shiyao

SANYA, China, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia is keen to deepen sports cooperation with China and expand its role in the global sporting landscape, said Abdulaziz Baeshen, CEO and secretary general of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

Speaking to Xinhua during the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Baeshen praised the organization of the

Algeria reaffirms support for OPEC after UAE exit shakes oil alliance

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:15:46 GMT

ALGIERS, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Algeria on Wednesday reaffirmed its "full and steadfast commitment" to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its OPEC+ partners, saying the groups remain central to efforts to stabilize global oil markets.

In a statement, the Ministry of Hydrocarbons described OPEC as playing a "strategic and structural role" in defending the interests of producing countri

Iran wins men's soccer title at Asian Beach Games

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:46:57 GMT

SANYA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- World No. 5 Iran claimed their third men's beach soccer title at the sixth Asian Beach Games, defeating Oman 6-2 on Wednesday.

It took Iran just 49 seconds to take a 1-0 lead, with goalkeeper Seyedmohammad Dastan breaking the deadlock with a spectacular long-range volley. In the final minute of the first period, Davoud Shokri and Movahed Mohammadpour each added a goal, giving Iran a c

World Insights: UAE quits OPEC, boding shift toward fragmented global energy order

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:45:15 GMT

CAIRO, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Tuesday it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), marking the end of its decades-long alignment with the cartel.

The decision, framed by Emirati officials as a "sovereign, strategic choice," is believed to better align with the country's long-term economic vision and production ambitions. However, exper

Day 7 Roundup: China retains women's 3x3 basketball gold, takes water polo silver

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:20:12 GMT

SANYA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China's women's 3x3 basketball team successfully defended its title, while the Chinese men's water polo team secured a historic silver medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Wednesday.

China's quartet of Wang Lili, Cao Junwei, Sun Fengyi and Yang Hengyu completed a perfect run to claim the women's 3x3 gold. On the final day of the event, they edged Thailand 18-16 in the semifinal befor

Russia to stay in OPEC+, welcomes UAE's responsible role in global energy markets: Kremlin

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:45:47 GMT

MOSCOW, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Russia will remain in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, and welcomes the intention of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to adopt a responsible stance in global energy markets after leaving the oil alliance, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the UAE announced it would withdraw from OPEC and the broade

Iran's main int'l airport resumes flights to 15 foreign destinations: CEO

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:45:10 GMT

TEHRAN, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Imam Khomeini International Airport has resumed flights to 15 foreign destinations following a weeks-long hiatus caused by the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, the semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported on Wednesday.

Necessary licenses were obtained for the resumption of flights at the airport to Trkiye's Istanbul, China's Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Thailan

GCC Consultative Summit concludes in Jeddah

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:02:19 GMT

JEDDAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The GCC Consultative Summit of Their Majesties and Highnesses, leaders and heads of delegations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, concluded today in Jeddah.

In a statement, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that the leaders of the GCC States expressed their categorical rejection of the illegal Iranian measures to close the Strait of Hormuz, obstruct n

1st LD Writethru: GCC leaders reject Iran's measures to close Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:45:29 GMT

RIYADH, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said on Tuesday that GCC states have rejected Iran's illegal measures to close the Strait of Hormuz and obstruct navigation through the waterway.

The statement was made at the 19th Consultative Meeting of GCC leaders held in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah on Tuesday.

Albudaiwi said the leaders also re

Explainer: What to know about UAE exit from OPEC, OPEC+

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:45:12 GMT

CAIRO, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced its decision to quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance, effective on May 1, following "a careful look at the regional power's energy strategies."

Why is the UAE leaving one of the world's most important oil alliances? What internal disagreement drove the UAE's decision? And, as

UAE calls OPEC exit a "sovereign" choice, citing long-term economic vision

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:45:09 GMT

DUBAI, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s decision to leave OPEC is a "sovereign, strategic choice" based on the country's long-term economic vision, Foreign Ministry communications director Afra Mahash Al Hameli said Tuesday.

"The UAE's decision to exit OPEC is a sovereign, strategic choice grounded in its long-term economic vision," Al Hameli wrote on X. She said the move would give the coun

UAE's OPEC exit has been long in the works - and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:02:26 GMT

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The United Arab Emirates' decision to withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will leave the oil cartel weakened at a crucial time. It also illustrates the ongoing tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, OPEC's larg

Urgent: First in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since U.S.-Israel-Iran war kicks off in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:15:14 GMT

RIYADH, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The first in-person meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders since the recent U.S.-Israel-Iran war kicked off in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah on Tuesday, Saudi media Al Arabiya News reported.

The exceptional meeting aims to enhance Gulf integration and coordination to contain the fallout from the war, and ensure that any crisis solutions serve the interests of the GCC

Flash: First in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since U.S.-Israel-Iran war kicks off in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:15:10 GMT

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Saudi crown prince says Saudi Vision 2030 enters final stage with strategy, program execution at peak

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:45:25 GMT

RIYADH, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud affirmed Monday that Saudi Vision 2030 is now entering its third and final phase (2026-2030), with 90 percent of the 1,290 total initiatives complete or on track.

He said this phase reaches the peak of strategy and program execution, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

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Oman to meet Iran in soccer final at Asian Beach Games

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:46:28 GMT

SANYA, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Sami Fail Al-Bulushi scored a hat-trick as Oman edged Saudi Arabia 5-4 after extra time in the semifinal of beach soccer at the Asian Beach Games here on Monday.

Oman will face Iran in Wednesday's final, after they beat Palestine 9-1 in the other semifinal.

The Saudis fought back from 3-1 down to make it 4-4 in the third period, forcing the game into an extra time, when Al-Bulu

Interview: From "Made in China" to "Innovated in China," Saudi strategist eyes deeper technological ties with China

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:11 GMT

RIYADH, April 27 (Xinhua) -- As Saudi Arabia advances its Saudi Vision 2030 and deepens its economic and technological ties with China, Saudi companies are increasingly turning to China for long-term partnership, a Saudi strategist told Xinhua in a recent interview.

"China brings not only products, but also technology, experience, and the future," said Rayan Al Amoudi, strategy and business development executive

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