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Dubai economic relief package extends building permits and housing loan approvals Dubai’s second economic relief package (AED1.5bn) extends building permit validity and housing loan approvals to support construction and homeownership. …

Sheikh Hamdan Approves AED 1.5 Billion in Economic Facilities in Dubai Dubai expands support with AED 1.5bn in economic facilities, raising two-month assistance to AED 2.5bn to strengthen businesses across …

Parliament Approves Emmanuel Moulin as Banque de France Governor, Easing Political Standoff French parliament committees backed Emmanuel Moulin for Banque de France governor after a close vote, reducing uncertainty at …

Thailand cuts visa-free entry to 30 days in major policy reversal Thailand cuts visa-free entry from 60 to a tiered 30/15-day system, citing security; land-entry caps and tighter checks aim …

Israel Approves Special Tribunal to Impose Death Penalty on Palestinians over October 7 Attacks Knesset votes to create a special tribunal empowered to impose the death penalty on Palestinians tied …

EU Sanctions on Israeli Settlers and Hamas Leaders Approved by Foreign Ministers EU foreign ministers approved new sanctions on Israeli settlers and senior Hamas leaders to address rising West Bank …

Yemen fuel price hike sparks transport fare increases and deepens household strain Yemen fuel price hike on April 16, 2026 raises transport fares and home costs as Yemen Petroleum Company …

MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak: Patients evacuated to Europe as Tenerife port is confirmed MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak prompts evacuations as patients are flown to Europe; Spain prepares Tenerife port while …

EU loan for Ukraine clears hurdle after Hungarian election shift EU loan for Ukraine approved after Hungary’s election shift unlocks €90bn in EU funding to bolster Kyiv’s arms production and …