Blog - Gulf News

May 10, 2026

23
Apr

Hormuz reopening ‘impossible’ due to ceasefire violations

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Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said reopening the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global oil and gas shipping route — is “impossible” amid what Tehran calls “flagrant violations” of the current ceasefire by the United States and Israel. Ghalibaf, 64, posted on social media that a “complete ceasefire only has meaning if it is not […]

23
Apr

Saudi Arabia allows six categories entry to Mecca via Absher

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Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has announced that six categories of eligible individuals can obtain permits to enter Mecca during the Hajj season through the Absher Individuals platform. The categories include Premium Residency holders, investors, GCC citizens, non-Saudi mothers of Saudi citizens, non-Saudi family members and domestic workers. The service enables applicants to secure […]

23
Apr

SCANDALOUS RUMORS ABOUT JD VANCE

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Between comments about “childless cat ladies” and blowing up at Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a televised meeting, there are plenty of things JD Vance can be criticized for. However, some of the most scandalous rumors surrounding him haven’t been quite as accurate as the time “Saturday Night Live” likened his rant at Zelenskyy to an audition for […]

22
Apr

Gulf states eye alternatives to Strait of Hormuz

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The disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is exposing a structural constraint in global energy markets: alternatives exist, but were they ever designed to fully replace the corridor? The strait is not just another transit route. It is the only maritime exit from the Arabian Gulf to open seas. The United Nations Conference […]

22
Apr

Jude Bellingham buys stake in Birmingham Phoenix

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Warwickshire are preparing to confirm that England star Jude Bellingham has acquired a minority share in Hundred side Birmingham Phoenix. Knighthead Capital, the US investment firm behind Birmingham City FC, Bellingham’s childhood club, secured a 49% share in the franchise last year to become joint owners with Warwickshire. According to ‘The Cricketer’ on Tuesday, the […]

22
Apr

Trump extends Iran ceasefire

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Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran, averting a return to fighting just hours before it was due to expire. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Trump for extending the truce. Trump said the US will maintain its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports until Tehran submits a ‘unified proposal’ […]

22
Apr

Eminem is celebrating 18 years of sobriety.

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Taking to his Instagram handle on Monday, the 53-year-old rapper shared a snap of himself holding a sobriety chip from Alcoholics Anonymous with the caption “XVII. As the image went viral, Eminem’s fans flooded the comments section to show their love for the Lose Yourself hitmaker. “Inspiring… Congratulations on this milestone… So happy for you and the […]

21
Apr

The 8 hairstyles we’ll see on everyone’s heads this summer 2026

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Spring is here, and with it, the desire for a hair makeover. After suffering through the winter months, between the cold, dry air, and the friction of scarves, hair is often at its wit’s end. Split ends multiply, lengths are duller, and the texture seems less healthy, less vibrant… So, it’s the perfect time of year to […]

21
Apr

How Much People Save Around the World

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This chart ranks household savings rates across major economies using the latest OECD data. It reveals a wide gap between top savers and those struggling to set money aside. In countries like Sweden and Hungary, households save more than 10% of their income. In the U.S., that figure is just 4.9%. In some cases, the gap is […]

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