NASA starts countdown for first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years
NASA kicked off its two-day countdown Monday for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, aiming for a historic launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening. The Artemis 2 flight, featuring four astronauts — including the first woman, a person of colour and a non-Amer»»»
Press Review - 'Dumb judges': Trump heckles Supreme Court ahead of pivotal birthright case
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 31: Donald Trump fumes at the Supreme Court as its judges prepare to hear arguments in a constitutional case over his 2025 executive order on birthright citizenship. Also, the Financial Times alleges that Pete Hegseth sought to make investments in defence companie»»»
King Charles III to make state visit to the US in April despite calls to cancel over Iran war
The UK's King Charles III will visit the US and Bermuda in April, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, as critics called for the trip to be cancelled due to concerns over the US's ongoing war with Iran. King Charles III will visit the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace announce»»»
EU says Israel's plans to introduce death penalty law for Palestinians 'very concerning'
The EU said on Tuesday that Israel's plans to legalise the death penalty for Palestinians found guilty of killing Israelis are "very concerning" and "a clear step backwards". Israel's decision to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military c»»»
Israel to destroy all houses in South Lebanon buffer-zone
Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel is secure. It vows to inflict Gaza-like d»»»
How Trump’s dream of seizing enriched uranium from Iran could end in catastrophe
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a military mission to seize Iranian uranium that has been enriched to 60 percent. But while some might view such a plan as offering a quick win, others warn that it could be "one of the most risky and difficult operations the US military has under»»»
Iran desalination plant in the Strait of Hormuz out of service following strikes
One of the desalination plants on Iran's Qeshm Island has been out of service since being hit by an air strike earlier in the month, an official from the Health&nbs»»»
Israel to occupy swaths of south Lebanon and destroy houses near border
Israel's defence minister has vowed his army will block residents from returning to southern Lebanon after the war and will be destroying all homes in villages along the border, in which he implied would be a Gaza-like scale of destruction as seen in Rafah and Beit Hanoun. More than 1200 people hav»»»
Europe pushes back on US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount
France and Italy have joined Spain in pushing back on U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump singled out NATO allies in Europe as unhelpful in the month-long war, highlighting divisions. The decisions came against a backdrop of tensions between Was»»»
Senegal signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in jail
Senegal on Tuesday signed into law legislation doubling the penalty for same-sex relations to up to 10 years in jail. The new law also includes criminal penalties for those found guilty of promoting or financing same-sex relationships. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into»»»
Burundi's main city rocked by blasts after electrical fire at military store
Multiple blasts hit Burundi's main city of Bujumbura on Tuesday after an electrical fire broke out at a military arsenal in the east African nation. An army spokesperson said emergency services were intervening and urged the public to remain calm after the incident sparked fears of a coup against t»»»
Myanmar junta chief elected vice-president, edging closer to becoming president
Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's junta chief and leader of the 2021 coup, was elected vice-president by the lower house on Tuesday. The country's parliament also elected another vice-president from a military-aligned party and a third will be chosen by the military. A parliamentary vote to»»»
Trump says US to leave Iran 'very soon'
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US forces would end operations in Iran "very soon," evoking a timeline of two to three weeks as his administration pursues talks with Iranian authorities while continuing its aerial campaign. Also Read: Trump says Iranian negotiators 'afraid' to admit they w»»»
Céline Dion makes her big comeback with concerts in Paris after six-year hiatus
On her 58th birthday, Céline Dion announced her return to the stage with 10 concerts in Paris this fall, marking her first major performances since pausing her career for health reasons. The news was highlighted by a Paris-wide ad campaign and a light show on the Eiffel Tower. Canadian singer Célin»»»
Ukraine's Bucha commemorates four years since massacre
Four years on from the Bucha massacre, the Ukrainian town is remembering its dead. When Russian military forces evacuated the city in 2022, hundreds of bodies of men, women, children and elderly people were discovered, with many lying»»»
EU diplomats mark Bucha massacre anniversary, affirm support for Ukraine
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and foreign ministers of several member states marked the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre at a commemoration ceremony in the Kyiv suburb on Tuesday. The ceremony comes amid tensions within the EU over Hungary blocking an aid package for Ukrai»»»
EU ministers commemorate Bucha massacre and reaffirm support to Ukraine
The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre and to voice their support for»»»
EU ministers in Kyiv to look at justice for crimes committed in Bucha
EU diplomats are travelling to Ukraine to mark the fourth anniversary of the massacre in the city of Bucha. It occurred only weeks into the war: after Russia evacuate the town, returnees found hundreds of bodies of men, women, children and elderly people who had been mass executed. FRANCE 24's Doug»»»
EU shows support to Ukraine at Bucha commemoration
Four years on from the Bucha massacre, the Ukrainian town is remembering its dead. Russian military forces retreated from Bucha in 2022, hundreds of bodies were discovered, includ»»»
Hungarian FM says reports he passed information to Russia are 'foreign interference'
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday that reports from Eastern European media outlets that he passed "strategic information" to Russia were "foreign interference". In one leaked phone call Szijjarto is alleged to have told Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that he was "at»»»
Five EU countries 'deliberately eroding' rule of law, report shows
A new report by the Civil Liberties Union of Europe points to “deliberate erosion of the rule of law” in Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, and Slovakia. FRANCE 24's Brussels correspondent Dave Keating reports.»»»
EU faces 'largest oil supply disruption in history', energy expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Francesco Sassi, Assistant Professor at the University of Oslo and energy geopolitics expert, says that the Iran war has provoked "the largest oil supply disruption in history" adding that "what is really concerning is that national governments will start t»»»
RTA opens licencing centres for new vehicle testing, registrations in 3 locations
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened new technical vehicle testing and registration centres in three key locations across the emirate. The new centres are located in Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed Bin Rashid City, in line with approved regulatory standards and requirements.»»»
Sidra Medicine treats 10th patient with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has provided specialised treatment to a child from Egypt diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The treatment protocol, part of Sidra Medicine’s gene therapy centre, brings together specialised expertise and multidis»»»
Showers sweep Qatar
Most parts of Qatar experienced showers of varying intensity from the early hours of Tuesday, bringing wet and cloudy conditions across the country. Qatar Meteorology Departmenr said the weather will remain partly cloudy to cloudy, with scattered rain and thunderstorms expected at times. It also wa»»»
Old Al Ghanim emerges as Doha’s vibrant hub for Pakistani and Afghan cuisine
Nestled in the heart of Doha, Old Al Ghanim has swiftly transformed into one of the capital’s most dynamic culinary destinations, captivating food enthusiasts with its rich tapestry of Pakistani and Afghan flavours. The cuisines of Afghanistan and Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province share striki»»»
QC addresses challenges facing travel firms amid regional developments
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Chamber’s Tourism Committee convened a key meeting on Tuesday, bringing together representatives from travel and tourism companies and agencies operating across the country. The session was chaired by Sheikh Hamad bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Thani, chairman of the »»»
Infantino urges Iran to participate in FIFA World Cup
DPA Berlin FIFA president Gianni Infantino is pushing for Iran to participate in the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer despite the conflict against co-hosts US and Israel. “We want Iran to play, and Iran will play in the World Cup. There is no plan B, C, or D - there is »»»
Ministry recalls models of Ford, Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s dealer for Ford and Lincoln, has announced the recall of Ford Taurus, Flex, Explorer, Mustang and Fusion, as well as Lincoln MKT and MKZ models from 2015 and 2016. The recall i»»»
Transport minister and EU commissioner discuss ties
Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and the EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance Qatar-EU relations in transportation, particularly in terms o»»»
Britain stands with Qatar in defending its skies: UK defence secretary
QNA Doha UK Defence Secretary John Healey has affirmed that his country stands with Qatar and its partners in the Gulf in the face of Iran’s widespread attacks on the region. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during his visit to Doha, Healey said the visit aimed to discuss the latest security dev»»»
Ilza Hristova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Anti-Corruption Bloc for Veliko Tarnovo 4th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ilza Hris»»»
Sevim Ali Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Razgrad 18th and Burgas 2nd Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Sevim Ali»»»
Geomil Georgiev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Silistra 20th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Geomil Ge»»»
Deyan Petkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Morality, Unity and Honour for Veliko Tarnovo 4th and Pleven 15th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Deyan Pet»»»
Bahredin Saliev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Truth and Nothing but the Truth People’s Party for Veliko Tarnovo 4th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Bahredin »»»
Stanislav Balabanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of There Is Such a People for Plovdiv City 16th and Haskovo 29th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Stanislav»»»
Krasimir Sabev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Smolyan 22nd Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»
Krasimir Manov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Morality, Unity and Honour for Sofia 24th and Vratsa 6th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»
Todor Batkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Initiative Committee for Smolyan 22nd Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Todor Bat»»»
Ivan Manev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Anti-Corruption Bloc for Razgrad 18th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivan Mane»»»
Angel Slavchev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Vazrazhdane for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Angel Sla»»»
QC performs free heart surgeries in Bangladesh
Tribune News Network Doha Despite the challenges and exceptional circumstances facing the region, Qatar Charity (QC) organised a free medical and surgical camp in Bangladesh to treat children suffering from congenital heart defects. The camp, held at Bangladesh Eye Hospital in the Capital, successf»»»
Faster, cheaper electric trucks, buses hit 60%: How Europe leads the way
European Union (EU) buses just went electric almost overnight: 60% of new city buses are now zero-emission (ZE) — from just 12% in 2019. Europe’s city buses have crossed what's considered a decisive tipping point. In 2025, 60% of all new EU city buses sold were zero-emission — 56% battery-electric »»»
Judge overturns Trump's ban on NPR, PBS funding - UPI.com
The headquarters for National Public Radio is seen in Washington, D.C., on May 27. A federal judge sided with NPR's lawsuit saying Trump's cut to federal funding was a violation of the First Amendment. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Washington, D.»»»
Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto downplays leaked call with Sergey Lavrov
The leaked phone conversation between Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov was insignificant, the EU nation's top diplomat has said. Szijjarto reacted on Tuesday to the publication of the call, which he claimed had been intercepted by “foreign intelli»»»
Cairo targets end-April deadline for state firm listings in expanded IPO drive
Egypt will temporarily list 10 state-owned companies on the stock exchange within two weeks, with the remainder of a 20-firm batch scheduled for listing by the end of April 2026, Assistant Prime Minister Hashem El-Sayed said on Tuesday. The timeline was announced during a meeting chaired by Prime M»»»
Residents can now generate their own power as Abu Dhabi expands solar policy
The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi has launched the second phase of its Solar Self-Supply Policy, expanding its scope for the first time to include the residential sector across the Emirate. The move enables villa owners and residential building occupants, where applicable, to generate, store, an»»»
How much more are you paying for petrol, diesel this April?
Dubai: UAE motorists are facing a sharp increase at the pump this April, with fuel prices rising between 31% and 72% month-on-month as global energy costs reset higher. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.From April 1, the new rates are: Super 98: Dh3»»»
Italy denies U.S. use of air base en route to Middle East - UPI.com
Three P-3C Orion aircraft stand ready on a rain-soaked airfield at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily on January 15, 2006. Italy said it denied U.S. aircraft seeking to make a landing at the air base en route to the Middle East. File Photo by Mate 1st Class John Collins/U.S. Navy March 31 (UPI) »»»