Air Strike Cuts Southern Iraq Off from Iran
A US air strike hit the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran on Saturday, killing and wounding several people and halting trade and travel, in a sharp escalation that could signal a push by Washington to sever links between the two countries. The crossing, east of Iraq’s Basra and about 30 km (19 m»»»
PM Extends Easter Greetings to Catholic and Armenian Communities, Palm Sunday Wishes to Orthodox Christians
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov sent Easter greetings to Bulgaria’s Catholic and Armenian communities and wished Orthodox Christians a happy Palm Sunday in a Facebook post on Sunday. “As the bells of the Catholic Church and the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church in Bulgaria announce the Resurrect»»»
Crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued in 'miraculous' operation, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "miraculous" and "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US History". Iranian media reported five people were killed in strikes during the rescue operation. Pres»»»
Middle East war live: Iran says five killed in strikes during US pilot rescue
Strikes killed five people overnight in Iran's southwest during the rescue of a missing US crewmember of a downed F-15 fighter jet, Iranian media reported Sunday. Iran also said that it destroyed three US aircrafts – two Black Hawk helicopters and one C-130 transport aircraft – during the»»»
Turkish president's chief adviser meets Qatar's ambassador
ANKARA: Chief Adviser on National Security and Foreign Policy to Turkish President Akif Cagatay Kilic has met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries.»»»
Is the Brent oil spot price really nearing $150?
When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was considered a doomsday prediction. But the price of physical Brent crude is already a hair’s breadth from $150, while the futures price hasn’t caught up yet. The Brent front-month futures price»»»
President Iotova Wishes More Light and Hope on Palm Sunday
On the occasion of Palm Sunday, President Iliana Iotova wished for more light and hope in everyone’s lives in a Facebook post. She extended her greetings to all who celebrate the holiday today and also congratulated fellow citizens of Catholic and Armenian communities who mark Easter. “May faith in»»»
Weather temporarily cloudy on Sunday
Tunis, April 5 (TAP)- The weather on Sunday is temporarily cloudy across the country with light showers in the far southeast.The wind is blowing northwest in the north and the midland and east in the south, relatively strong near coasts and light to...»»»
Dubai parking scam: Father and son in court over forged permit
Dubai: A forged parking permit led to the conviction of a father and his son after an unusual sequence of events uncovered an attempt to deceive parking inspectors, according to court records. The case, heard by Dubai’s criminal court and reported by Emarat Al Youm, involved a 29-year-old man who a»»»
Iran: Orders issued to freeze the assets of more than 100 managers and reporters in hostile media outlets - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Enemy media: Hezbollah will not be disarmed even if Yisrael Katz switches to issuing five statements a day instead of five a week - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UAE President and Italian Prime Minister discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, discussed the latest regional developments and their serious implications for security and stability, as well as their impact on maritime security, energy supplies, a»»»
Islamic Resistance Strikes Israeli Warship Off Lebanese Coast
The Islamic Resistance announced on Sunday that its fighters targeted an Israeli warship 68 nautical miles off the Lebanese coast this morning, as the vessel was preparing to launch attacks on Lebanese territory. In a statement, the Islamic Resistance said the attack was carried out using a naval c»»»
Lebanon President Calls for Israel Talks to Prevent Gaza-Style Destruction
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated on Sunday a call for negotiations with Israel, saying he wanted to spare his country's south from destruction on the scale seen in Gaza. "It is true that Israel might want to do in southern Lebanon what it did in Gaza," Aoun said in a televised address, aft»»»
Qatar condemns Rapid Support Forces' attack on Jabalain City Hospital in Sudan
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the targeting by the Rapid Support Forces of Jabalain City Hospital in White Nile State in the sisterly Republic of Sudan, which resulted in casualties and injuries, including medical personnel. The Ministry of Foreign A»»»
Fires erupt at Bahrain petrochemical and energy facilities after drone strikes
Two petrochemical and energy facilities in Bahrain were hit by Iranian drones early Sunday, sparking fires at operational units and storage tanks. Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) confirmed that several of its units were affected. All fires have now been extinguished, and the situation »»»
Authorities monitor Rhodes beaches after 43 kilos of hashish wash ashore
More than 40 kilograms of hashish with a street value of €320,000 have been found washed ashore on a beach on the southeastern island of Rhodes, authorities said. The discovery was made Friday at Plymmiri near Lindos, a Coast Guard statement said. It said the drugs were packaged inside a closed str»»»
Around 60,000 Applications Expected for EUR 20 Fuel Compensation, Labour Minister Says
About 50,900 applications have been submitted for the EUR 20 compensation for the increased fuel prices, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov said on Nova TV on Sunday. More applications are expected through the Ministry of E-Governance, which means that just over 60,000 applications w»»»
Fake insurance policy exposed after Dh337,000 car crash in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A traffic accident has led to the uncovering of an organised insurance fraud network that manipulated vehicle insurance documents by issuing policies with falsified details while collecting higher premiums from customers, according to court records. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court convicted»»»
How to avoid parking fines in Dubai: Parkin issues nine key tips for drivers
Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s largest provider of public paid parking facilities, has issued nine key guidelines aimed at helping motorists avoid parking fines, as the emirate expands the use of smart monitoring technologies to regulate parking more efficiently. The company said Dubai’s globally recognise»»»
UAE's first ever dog adoption runway show just gave 40 rescue dogs their moment to shine
Dubai: When Archana Nadkarni pulled Jardel Silva aside at the gym and told him she had a crazy idea, he did not blink. "I said it's not crazy, let's talk about it," the event designer recalls. What followed was five days of frantic planning, one unforgettable Sunday evening in Dubai, and a room ful»»»
Israel Preparing for Two Weeks of Escalation with Iran
Israel is prepared for another two weeks of war with Iran and has planned a list of targets for attacks, including infrastructure and economic facilities, while continuing to hit Iran's defense industries. “The Iranian economy would be Israel’s next target,” the Kan public broadcaster reported. Sec»»»
Iranian Security Forces: C-130 refueling aircraft downed in southern Isfahan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Five suspected migrant smugglers detained on Samos
Authorities on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Samos have arrested five people suspected of belonging to a ring that smuggled migrants over from the nearby Turkish coast, officials said Sunday. A Coast Guard statement said the arrests followed the discovery near Kallithea on Samos on Monday of 34 »»»
LIVE UPDATES: Iran continues to target civilian infrastructure across Gulf
Doha, Qatar: Kuwait government officials confirmed that two power and water desalination plants were targeted, and another oil complex in south was also hit. Abu Dhabi also confirmed that they were responding to several fires at the Borouge petrochemical plant due to falling debris from an intercep»»»
Bulgaria Faces Fiscal Warning as Deficit Grows, Growth Slows and Inflation Risks Rise
Finance officials and the Bulgarian National Bank have issued a series of warnings about Bulgaria’s fiscal and economic outlook for 2026, highlighting rising pressure on public finances, slower growth, and higher inflation. Speaking at an American Chamber of Commerce event in Bulgaria dedicated to »»»
Palestinian wounded by gunfire, 3 others arrested during Israeli forces' incursions in West Bank
Occupied Jerusalem: A Palestinian youth was wounded by live gunfire, three others were arrested, and an ambulance crew was assaulted in a series of violations carried out today by Israeli occupation forces across various areas of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported t»»»
Ukrainian Forces Lost Vehicle Convoy While Attempting to Redeploy It in Sumy Region
KURSK REGION, Russia (Sputnik) - Akhmat special forces soldiers and related Battlegroup Sever units destroyed a vehicle convoy that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were attempting to relocate to a frontline in Sumy Oblast, the commander of a joint artillery group with the call sign Press told Sputnik. "»»»
Endowments ministry inaugurates 14 new Quran study circles
DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance, launched 14 new study circles for teaching Quran recitation at several Quran learning centers across the country, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote the teaching of the Holy »»»
Hezbollah Says Targeted Israeli Warship with Cruise Missile
Hezbollah on Sunday said it had targeted an Israeli warship with a cruise missile off the Lebanese coast, the first such claim by the group since the start of the Middle East war. In a statement, the Iran-backed group said it targeted the vessel 68 nautical miles off the Lebanese coast, claiming th»»»
Egypt Says It Held Calls with US Witkoff, Regional Counterparts
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with US Envoy Steve Witkoff and regional counterparts including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Egypt, Türkiye and Pakistan have »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
Iranian Command Says US Pilot Rescue Mission Fails, 2 Helicopters Shot Down
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The US mission to rescue the pilot failed, with two Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 support aircraft shot down, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Sunday. "The enemy's efforts ... to rescue »»»
From startups to large entities: Scalable institutional solutions
Doha, Qatar: In today’s business environment, technical needs are no longer the same across all organizations. While some startups are primarily focused on accessing talent quickly or executing a specific digital project, larger entities and institutions with more complex structures require broader»»»
Israeli Home Front Command: Sirens sound in Kfar Salzod area east of Kiryat Shmona after rockets were fired from Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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FIATA seminar examines global shipping risks
Doha, Qatar: At the invitation of the Qatar Chamber (QC), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) recently organised a webinar titled 'Middle East Security Situation: Managing Legal, Insurance, and Operational Risks in Times of Disruption.' The webinar reviewed the i»»»
Rayyan Bu Thaila claims Al Uqda Local Thoroughbred Trophy
Doha, Qatar: Injaaz Stud’s Rayyan Bu Thaila secured an impressive victory in the Al Uqda Local Thoroughbred Trophy Open Race as jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot completed his treble at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The five-year-old chestnut gelding, trained by Jihad El Ahmad, was settled off the ear»»»
Fitzgerald wins Qatar Open as Al Kaabi finishes runner-up
Doha: English golfer Calum Fitzgerald claimed the Qatar Open Golf Championship title after a commanding final round, finishing the tournament with a total of 225 strokes, nine over par at Doha Golf Club yesterday. The victory also secures him a coveted place in the next edition of prestigious Qatar»»»
On This Day, April 5: West Virginia coal mine explosion kills 29 - UPI.com
On April 5, 2010, an explosion in a coal mine near Montcoal, in West Virginia's Raleigh County, killed 29 workers. 1 of 5 | Massey Energy workers Maurice Blanchette (L), Jimmy Shortridge (2nd-L), Brandon Waddell (2nd-R) and Andrew Lucas take a break from drilling efforts above Massey Energy's Upper»»»
Inside Dubai’s plan for 3 massive truck rest areas: 490 trucks a day
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for the development of three integrated truck rest areas in partnership with the private sector. The facilities will cover a total of over 210,000 square metres and accommodate up to 490 trucks and heavy vehicles. The new rest areas»»»
Spanish PM Under Fire as Ex-Top Aide Goes on Graft Trial
A corruption trial of a former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins on Tuesday, a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led minority government. Jose Luis Abalos is a disgraced ex-Socialist heavyweight, a former transport minister who helped»»»
Artemis Astronauts to Study the Moon’s Surface Using Mainly Their Eyes
More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes. Despite the technological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts to learn mor»»»
Russia Says Ukraine Attack Damages Oil Pipeline
Russian authorities said Sunday that a Ukrainian drone attack has damaged an oil pipeline near the Baltic port of Primorsk. Russian air defenses shot down 19 drones in the Leningrad region and debris from one "damaged a section of the oil pipeline near the port of Primorsk, and the pipeline is bein»»»
In High-Stakes Mission, US Special Forces Rescue Airman from Iran After F-15 Crash
US special operations forces have staged a daring rescue of an airman caught behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, officials said on Sunday, resolving a major crisis for President Donald Trump as he weighs whether to escalate the five-week-old war on Iran. "Over the past sev»»»
Qatar's Industrial Production Index up 6.3% in Jan
Doha: Qatar’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose to 107.4 points in January, up 6.3% month-on-month and 0.7% year-on-year, according to data from the National Planning Council. The index reflects activity across key industrial sectors, including mining and quarrying (82.46%), manufacturing (15.»»»
Realty mortgage activity tops QR4.869bn across 249 transactions
Doha, Qatar: The real estate sector’s total volume of mortgage transactions in Qatar witnessed 249 transactions worth QR4.869bn in February this year. Doha Municipality recorded the highest number of mortgage transactions with 163 (equivalent to 65.5 percent) of the total number of mortgaged proper»»»