Training and Development Center boosts readiness for professional licensing
Tribune News Network Doha The Training and Development Center has reinforced its operational readiness to support the educational sector in meeting professional licensing requirements, while ensuring the continuity of high-quality training programmes. As part of the preparations, the centre has imp»»»
Qatar’s strong fundamentals shine amid regional tensions: Fitch
Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar continues to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, Fitch Ratings has said in a report. Fitch placed Qatar’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) and Local-Currency (LTLC) Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of ‘AA’, reflecti»»»
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s students match at elite institutions
Tribune News Network Doha Soon-to-graduate students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained residency places at prestigious healthcare institutions in Qatar and the US, marking another successful Match Day for the college. Match Day is an extremely significant milestone in the career of»»»
Judge blocks Trump administration from gathering for college applicant information - UPI.com
The University of California, Los Angeles is among the public universities that temporarily will not have to submit years of data on applicants and students that the Department of Education has requested because it may not have the authority to do so, a federal judge said on Friday. File Photo by J»»»
UAE President offers condolences following death of Salem Al Saman
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the passing of Salem Al Saman, paying tribute to his role in supporting the country’s early economic development. In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed said: “May God have mercy on the late Salem Al Saman, who worked clos»»»
Iran Blasts US-Israeli Bombardment of Universities, Killing of Scientists
The US and Israel have attacked more than 30 Iranian universities since the start of this war, and murdered over 60 professors since June 2025, Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaee Sarraf told Sputnik. “These professors…did not die as a result of a single attack or bombing. T»»»
Heavy clouds with scattered rain Saturday night
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - Saturday night’s weather will be at times heavily cloudy over the western regions, with some scattered rain, later locally affecting the southeast. Elsewhere, there will be passing clouds with a possibility of local fog...»»»
Israeli flag near UN post in Lebanon puts peacekeepers at risk, a spokesman says
The IDF has erected an Israeli flag beside a UN peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon, a move that could draw fire on peacekeepers, the body has warned. The incident comes amid escalating exchanges between Israeli forces and Lebanon-based Hezbollah along the border, which have increasingly draw»»»
Innovation Minister: External Crises Might Slow Economic Growth Down but Bulgarian Economy Remains Relatively Stable
Economic growth may slow down due to external crises, but the Bulgarian economy remains relatively stable, caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth Irena Mladenova told Nova News on Saturday. She noted that the conflict in the Persian Gulf and the risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz w»»»
This company used to make weapons for the Nazis. Now it will do the same for Israel
One of Germany’s biggest and most iconic car manufacturers, Volkswagen (VW) and one of Israel’s most well-known arms manufacturers, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, part of the global Rafael Group, are planning to collaborate. If the project is realized, VW will convert one of its German factories »»»
Kremlin envoy says the EU is 15 years too late to prepare for energy crisis
The EU has failed to offer any real solutions to the current energy crisis, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said, arguing that Brussels is too late to start preparing for a supply shock. The remarks came in response to EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen’s interview with the Financial Times on F»»»
Tens of Thousands of Sadr Supporters Rally in Baghdad Against War
Tens of thousands of supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr rallied in Baghdad and across the country on Saturday, condemning Israel and the United States and demanding an end to the war. The massive crowds came as the Middle East war was due to enter its sixth week after strikes launche»»»
Muriqi strikes late as Mallorca stun Real Madrid
Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Vedat Muriqi snatched Mallorca a surprise 2-1 La Liga win over Real Madrid on Saturday to deal Los Blancos a significant blow in the Spanish title race. Alvaro Arbeloa's side thought they had rescued a point after Eder Militao nodded home with two minutes remaining before »»»
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'
Washington: President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, and as Tehran »»»
Israeli Forces Destroy 17 UN Peacekeeper Cameras in South Lebanon
Israeli forces destroyed 17 surveillance cameras linked to the United Nations peacekeepers' main headquarters in southern Lebanon in 24 hours, a UN security official told AFP on Saturday. Since the start of the Israel-Hezbollah war on March 2, the UN force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been caught in the»»»
Indonesia Receives Bodies of Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon
Indonesia received the bodies of three peacekeepers Saturday that were killed on deployment in Lebanon as it branded an explosion that injured three other of its blue helmets as "unacceptable". The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three peacekeepers were wounded in a blast that»»»
UAE retains Aa2 credit rating with stable outlook with global confidence in its economy holding firm
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance announced that the credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 30 March 2026. The review reassessed the appropriateness of the current rating, which remains unchanged at Aa2 wit»»»
Kuwait intercepts 8 ballistic missiles, 19 drones in 24 hours
Kuwait: The Kuwait Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had intercepted eight ballistic missiles and 19 hostile drones within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours. Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al Atwan, the ministry's official spokesperson, said the missiles and drones were handled in acc»»»
Pakistan Rejects misleading reports on UAE deposits, reaffirms strong economic partnership
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically rejected recent misleading reports regarding financial deposits from the UAE held with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The ministry clarified that the deposits were placed under bilateral commercial agreements, reflecting the UAE’s strong s»»»
US Military Jets Hit in Iran War Are the First Shot Down by Enemy Fire in Over 20 Years
Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the US that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows Iran’s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been “completely decimated.” The attacks came five weeks after US and»»»
Iran claims shooting down latest generation US fighter jet
The Iranian military has shot down a US F-35 fight jet over its territory, local media outlets, including Tasnim news agency, have claimed. US officials confirmed the loss of an F-15 jet and claimed that one pilot has been rescued. Photos and videos purporting to show the jet’s crash site, includin»»»
Jordan intercepts 261 Iranian missiles and drones
Amman: Jordan's armed forces said they intercepted 261 of 281 Iranian missiles and drones targeting the country over five weeks. In a press briefing, Director of Military Media Brigadier General Mustafa Al Hiyari explained that the Royal Air Force was able to intercept and destroy 261 of 281 Irania»»»
Influencer released after testifying over personal data breach
Influencer Ioanna Touni was released on Saturday afternoon after testifying in a case filed against her for breach of personal data. Touni had been arrested after she revealed the name and face of a man she won a case against earlier this week on social media. Based on information, Touni was at a v»»»
Russian Strike on Ukraine Market Kills Five, Wounds 25
A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and wounding 25, officials said, as Moscow pressed on with intensified daytime attacks. Russia has been firing aerial broadsides at Ukraine throughout its more than four-year invasion, mos»»»
Illegal taxis in Dubai? RTA warns of Dh5,000 fine
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged residents and visitors to use only licensed taxis or vehicles operated by companies contracted with the RTA. These vehicles are monitored through smart control systems to ensure high levels of passenger safety and security. Get updated faster»»»
Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours to Make Deal or Face ‘Hell’
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, and as Tehran announced fr»»»
New adventures await: Yas Waterworld expansion now open to guests with 11 new slides, attractions
Abu Dhabi: Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s leading waterpark, has officially unveiled its newest expansion today, introducing 11 exciting new slides and attractions that take aquatic adventure to new heights. Building on the park’s immersive ‘Lost City’ theme – an extension of Th»»»
Search for downed U.S. airman enters second day in Iran - UPI.com
U.S. special forces were in a race against Iran to find a U.S. airman missing after their F-14E Strike Eagle fighter jet went down in Iran. File Photo courtesy the Department of Defense April 4 (UPI) -- Israel's military suspended attacks in an area of Iran where a U.S. airman is believed to be los»»»
UAE weather: Light rain expected across parts of country on Sunday
Abu Dhabi: Light rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday as partly cloudy to cloudy conditions prevail, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said there is a chance of light rainfall over islands and some coastal and northern areas, while winds will be light to m»»»
Dispute grows over Kea luxury resort expansion
More than 100 residents of Kea island are urging the municipal authority to take a clear position on a proposed 70% expansion of the One & Only resort, a project that has drawn growing opposition. In a letter sent this week, signatories say the municipality has opposed large-scale new tourism inves»»»
Haaland treble destroys Liverpool as Man City reach FA Cup semis
London: Erling Haaland hit a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 on Saturday to reach the FA Cup semi-finals and increase the pressure on Reds boss Arne Slot. Haaland netted twice late in the first half of the quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium and completed his treble after the in»»»
Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war
Washington: President Donald Trump did not equivocate in his first live address to Americans about the war in Iran. "We've beaten and completely decimated Iran," he said in a prime-time speech from the White House on Wednesday. "They are decimated both militarily and economically and in every other»»»
Colorado conversion therapy ban at center of US culture war
Lawmakers in Colorado have approved amendments to the state’s ban on “conversion therapy,” a practice aimed at changing an individual’s non-traditional sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. This comes despite a US Supreme Court ruling blocking enforcement of the state’s ban on s»»»
QNB: External energy shock could force ECB policy shift
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has warned that an external shock in the energy sector could push the European Central Bank (ECB) into a difficult policy trade-off, as rising inflation risks collide with weakening growth prospects. In its weekly report, QNB said persistently elevated energy »»»
Widening Israeli Aggression on Lebanon Leaves Casualties, Trail of Damage
Israeli enemy on Saturday went ahead with its brutal aggression on Lebanon, striking several areas across south Lebanon, Western Bekaa and Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh), resulting in more casualties and heavy damage. Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon said enemy forces continued their int»»»
Orthodox Scholar Reveals Why Christian Zionists Are so Gung-ho About a New Middle East Crusade
The Protestant faith from which Christian Zionism emerged is “prone to fragmentation, doctrinal change, and the formation of new ideas,” with some sects moving “very far toward Judaism,” creating the doctrine of Anglo-Israelism, the hybrid religious movement of “Judeo-Christianity,” says theology p»»»
Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in Lebanon
Jakarta: Indonesia received the bodies of three peacekeepers Saturday that were killed on deployment in Lebanon as it branded an explosion that injured three other of its blue helmets as "unacceptable". The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three peacekeepers were wounded in a b»»»
Rama Responds to Reports on Clash with Spiropali, Criticizes Media Focus
Prime Minister Edi Rama has again addressed reports ???? a clash with former Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali during a Socialist Party parliamentary group meeting, criticizing media coverage of the incident. Speaking at a Socialist Assembly meeting in Baldushk, Rama said that a seven-hour discussio»»»
Egyptian teen sensation Goda shines at 2026 ITTF World Cup
Macao: Though she walked from the arena back to her hotel wiping away tears, leaving without a word in the mixed zone after her loss on Saturday, 18-year-old Egyptian sensation Hana Goda has emphatically proven her strength at the 2026 ITTF World Cup, etching her name into history. In the women's s»»»
73 Measles Cases Registered in Bulgaria – Health Ministry
A total of 73 measles cases have been recorded in Bulgaria between March 18 and April 3, the Ministry of Health reported on its website on Saturday. The cases are spread across five regions – Vratsa, Lovech, Pleven, Sofia-city, and Sofia-region. The majority, 83.5%, were registered in Vratsa. Preli»»»
Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks
Kabul: Heavy rain and storms have killed at least 121 people over two weeks across Afghanistan and Pakistan, disaster officials in both countries said Saturday. Stormy weather has brought rain sweeping across Afghanistan since late March, causing floods, landslides, and hitting homes and crops. "Si»»»
Deadly rains, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2 weeks
Kabul: Heavy rain and storms have killed at least 121 people over two weeks across Afghanistan and Pakistan, disaster officials in both countries said Saturday. Stormy weather has brought rain sweeping across Afghanistan since late March, causing floods, landslides, and hitting homes and crops. "Si»»»
US Aircraft Losses Challenge Trump’s Claims of Crippled Iranian Defenses
US media reports indicate that Iranian air defenses have downed multiple US military aircraft during ongoing operations, contradicting claims by US President Donald Trump just a day earlier that Iran’s air defenses and radar systems had been “completely destroyed.” According to the reports, an F-15»»»
Trippier to leave Newcastle at end of season
London: Former England defender Kieran Trippier announced Saturday that he will leave Premier League side Newcastle at the end of the season when his contract expires. The 35-year-old full-back has made over 150 appearances in all competitions since joining Newcastle from Atletico Madrid in January»»»
Stuck in a cooking rut? Try some creative rule-breaking in the kitchen.
If you’re feeling burned out by your daily cooking routine, you might reflexively try to pare things down, using fewer ingredients and bare-minimum recipes, but cookbook author Jerrelle Guy does the opposite - she adds something. She was able to reclaim her joy and creativity in the kitchen by spri»»»
Sisi hopes Trump will save Egypt from Iran war fallout
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had good reason to issue his latest appeal to US President Donald Trump to end the US-Israeli war against Iran. Nevertheless, his doing so raised eyebrows. El-Sisi banked on Trump last year as Israel finally brought its ferocious war on Gaza to an end after t»»»
Former Obama chief accuses Democrats of ‘losing the plot’ over trans issues
Barack Obama’s former chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, has torn into his own party for embracing race and gender activism over “middle class values.” Can the Democrats row back the worst excesses of the woke era? And could Emanuel lead the party in 2028? ”We lost the plot,” Emanuel said on ‘The Fifth »»»
India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
Mumbai, India: An Indian-flagged tanker carrying LPG has safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz, India's government said on Saturday. Following US-Israel military strikes, Iran has effectively halted maritime traffic in the key waterway which is a critical route for global crude oil and gas. Bu»»»
Missing church this Easter? Bishop shares message of hope and peace
Dubai: Churches in Dubai have shifted holy week and Easter services online, with in-person gatherings temporarily suspended. In a message to the Catholic community, Bishop Paolo Martinelli, apostolic vicar of Southern Arabia, has expressed solidarity during one of the most significant days in the C»»»
Watch: Israeli Armor in Hezbollah Crosshairs
Hezbollah Military media released on Saturday footage showing the Islamic Resistance targeting an Israeli army bulldozer and a Merkava tank near the towns of Khiam and Taybeh in southern Lebanon. The 90-second video shows how the precision attack employed swooping gliders, an operation that undersc»»»