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Anwar Gargash: UAE prevailed in war it sought to avoid
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the UAE had prevailed in a war it had sincerely sought to avoid, thanks to a heroic national defence that protected the country’s sovereignty, dignity and achievements against brutal aggression.In a post on X, Gargash said the country now moves forward with greater experience, deeper understanding and a stronger ability to influence and shape the future as it navigates a complex regional environment.Get u...
Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal
Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire dealJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAnna LamcheReutersKeir Starmer welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US as he travelled to meet with leaders of countries in the Gulf on Wednesday.The prime minister is expected to "discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire", according to No 10. He will return to the UK on Friday.The ceasefire comes after Donald Trump threatened "a whol...
Iran hopes China can be a security guarantor in the Middle East: envoy to Beijing
Iran hopes China can be one of the security guarantors of peace in the region, Iranian ambassador to Beijing, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, said on Wednesday. “We hope different sides could guarantee that the US would not resume the war, we hope the UN Security Council, big countries like China and Russia, as well as mediating countries like Pakistan and Turkey to work together to guarantee peace in the region,” Fazli told a press conference in the Chinese capital. More to follow …
'US will work closely with Iran,' Trump says after Pakistan-brokered ceasefire
United States President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday that the US will work closely with Iran, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116368825638596650 "The United States will work closely with Iran, which we have determined has gone through what will be a very productive Regime Change!" Trump wrote. He added, "There will be no enrichment of Uranium, and the U...
Keir Starmer welcomes US-Iran ceasefire amid efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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In pictures: Iranians celebrate as ceasefire with US eases tensions
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory. Pakistan on Wednesday announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire, including in Lebanon, effective immediately, and invited their delegations to Islamabad on April 10 for talks aimed at reaching a lasting settlement of disputes. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the ceasefire, welcoming the move and exte...
‘Neighbours matter more than ever’: China, Australia vow more contact amid global tension
China and Australia should intensify exchanges on energy security amid complex global geopolitics, Canberra said on Tuesday as spillover from the US-Israel war against Iran continues to endanger the world economy. In a phone conversation between Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday, the two leaders discussed the importance of energy security “in light of the current global challenges” and agreed to increase government-to-government communication to.....
Demonstrators burn US flags on streets of Iran after Donald Trump's ceasefire
Iranian pro-government demonstrators burned US and Israeli flags in the streets (Image:Getty Images)Demonstrators burn US flags on streets of Iran after Donald Trump's ceasefireDramatic images showed massive crowds gather in Tehran after a ceasefire was announced - some pro-regime supporters burned US and Israeli flags after Trump's harrowing threatsByElizabeta Ranxburgaj07:20, 8 Apr 2026Crowds took to the streets of Iran to burn US and Israeli flags as a two-week ceasefire was agreed just befor...
FTSE 100 Live 08 April: Markets bounce on Iran ceasefire, oil price slides
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Last day of unusually warm temperatures before cooler weather returns
Last day of unusually warm temperatures before cooler weather returnsImage source, EPAByDarren BettLead Weather PresenterPublished46 minutes ago2 CommentsWednesday may well feel like a typical summer's day rather than an early April one, as warm, sunny weather continues in many places. On Tuesday the UK saw a peak of 25C (77F) at Mona on Anglesey, Wales, which made it the highest temperature reached so far this year and the warmest day in the UK for six months. However, temperatures could n...
BREAKING: Keir Starmer reacts to Donald Trump ceasefire agreement as PM travels to Gulf TODAY
BREAKING: Keir Starmer reacts to Donald Trump ceasefire agreement as PM travels to Gulf TODAYKeir Starmer will travel to the Middle East on Wednesday to meet with Gulf partners and discuss diplomatic efforts to support a two-week ceasefireThe PM welcomed the overnight news that Donald Trump has called off strikes on civilian infrastructure in the country (Image: Xinhua/Shutterstock)BySophie HuskissonPolitical Correspondent07:12, 8 Apr 2026Updated07:20, 8 Apr 2026|commentsKeir Starmer will travel...
Trump says US will help with 'traffic buildup' in Hormuz Strait
Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will help with traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Washington and Tehran agreed to a truce.The countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before Trump's Wednesday deadline to obliterate Iran was set to expire.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Tehran later said it had agreed to safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shippi...
Iran War: Pakistan as Mediator, India as Disruptor, A Regional Contrast
I live in Karachi. I was sitting in my apartment before dawn on Wednesday when my phone would not stop lighting up. The messages were all variations of the same thing: Pakistan did it. Pakistan actually did it. I put the phone down, looked at the ceiling, and felt something I have not felt in a very long time as a Pakistani watching the world go about its business without us — I felt seen. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced in the early hours of Wednesday that Iran and the United States had...
US lawmakers divided over Trump’s Iran ceasefire, reflecting foreign policy unease
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday drew sharply contrasting reactions from US lawmakers, reflecting deep partisan and ideological divisions in Washington. Democrats largely framed the move as a belated attempt to avoid a worsening conflict. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said he was “glad Trump backed off and is desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp from his ridiculous bluster”....
Landlords evicting tenants before law to prevent practice comes into force in England
No-fault evictions made up one in three reports made to renters’ union Acorn in JanuaryIncreasing numbers of landlords are evicting tenants at the last minute before the law changes to outlaw the practice in next month, charities have said.The renters’ union Acorn told the Guardian that no-fault evictions made up one in five of the reports they received from members in October, rising to nearly one in three by January. Continue reading...
How Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire deal between US, Iran?
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the United States and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire "everywhere" following mediation by his government. He added the two-week truce – which Trump and Tehran had announced earlier – would next lead to...
How to register as an overseas voter for the upcoming Philippine polls
Dubai: Filipinos living overseas, including the large community in the UAE, have been encouraged to register as voters ahead of the 2028 Philippine national elections, with the registration period now underway.The overseas voter registration has opened on December 3 last year and will run until September 30, 2027, giving eligible Filipinos ample time to complete the process at their nearest Philippine mission.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Wh...
Trump says Iran peace proposal provides 'workable basis' to begin negotiations with Tehran after weeks of brutal bombings and threats to destroy a 'whole civilization'
Trump celebrates 'big day for World Peace' as US makes 11th hour deal to avert ultimate carnage and work toward final peace with IranBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:47, 8 April 2026 | Updated: 06:51, 8 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran ceasefire ‘fragile’, Trump ‘impatient to make progress’: Vance
BUDAPEST, Hungary: US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday welcomed a “fragile truce” with Iran, urging Tehran to negotiate in “good faith” to reach a long team deal and warning US President Donald Trump was “not one to mess around”. He spoke shortly after Washington and Tehran agreed a two-week truce to the war, announced before Trump’s deadline to agree a deal or face obliteration. Tehran has warned the war is not over until formal terms are negotiated...
North Korea launches fifth missile test after dousing South’s reconciliation hopes
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, following a separate launch detected a day earlier as Pyongyang doused Seoul’s hopes of an easing in tensions. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the unidentified short-range missiles were launched at around 8.50am from near Wonsan on the North’s east coast. The missiles flew 240km (150 miles), the JCS said, adding that South Korean and US authorities were...