President Donald Trump on Saturday told Iran it has 48 hours left on his deadline for it open the Strait of Hormuz back up to all traffic or it "Hell will reign down" on the country. Pool photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday reminded Iran tha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The “ZhongGuanCun-Gulf Cooperation Council States Innovation Incubation Service” (ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme) recently organised the ZGC-Gulf Conference for AI Industry in Beijing.During the Conference, ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme signed a cooperation »»»

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»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced the availability of an online payment service for financial claims, as part of the electronic services provided by the Search and Follow-up Department at the General Directorate of Passports. This service is accessible through the MoI website and th»»»

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»»»

The Israeli military said on Saturday it would strike the main crossing between Syria and Lebanon, urging people to evacuate immediately. Israel has carried out strikes across Lebanon and launched a ground invasion in the south since March 2, when the Iran-backed Hezbollah entered the war in the Mi»»»

The central headquarters of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya announced that Iraq is exempt from the restrictions imposed on the Strait of Hormuz, noting that these measures apply only to hostile nations. The statement emphasized full respect for Iraq’s national sovereignty and praised the Iraqi people for t»»»

Doha: In a country known for its generosity and community spirit, a new milestone is set to celebrate the heart of social work. Sunday, April 5, the Ministry of Social Development and Family will host the first-ever Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work, shining a spotlight on the individuals, »»»

Kuwait: Kuwait's electricity ministry said Saturday that some limited parts in Jahra Governorate experienced power outage as a main transformer station is out of service. Emergency teams are currently on site working to restore power as soon as possible, the ministry said in a brief statement.»»»

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) candidates for MPs from the 20th Multi-Member Constituency - Silistra (on the Danube) met with residents of the northeastern village of Dichevo, the party’s campaign headquarters announced Saturday. The locals expressed pride that the party’s top-of-the-list c»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

BSP Chairman Krum Zarkov and the top-of-the-list candidates of the BSP - United Left coalition for Plovdiv and Plovdiv Region,Tatyana Doncheva and Atanas Telcharov, met with supporters in the south-central city. The next National Assembly must tackle the skyrocketing prices of fuel and food from da»»»

Doha: Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar HE Paolo Toschi, affirmed that the visit of Prime Minister of Italy HE Giorgia Meloni, to the State of Qatar aimed to show support, solidarity and friendship, especially as it is the first visit by a leader from one of the largest econo»»»

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»»»

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy (Kuwait) announced that a main transformer station in the Al Jahra Governorate has gone out of service, leading to a power outage in limited parts of the area. According to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the disruption affected several neighb»»»

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 »»»

Christian schools in Jerusalem are facing a growing crisis after Israel moved to restrict West Bank teachers from working in the city. The decision affects more than 200 educators across 15 historic institutions, raising fears that some schools could be forced to close due to a shortage of qualifie»»»

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»»»

Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, AFP reporters saw. "Gaza, Marseille is with you" shouted around a thousand people who had come to the docks to support the»»»

The Middle East war "presents a serious risk to Africa", the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP Saturday. The conflict threatens to increase the cost of living and curtail growth on the continent, the report warned. The Middle East accounts for 15.8 p»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw on Saturday, a number of participants took home cash rewards. In Draw No. 260404, the winning numbers from the Days section were 18, 26, 19, 30, 28, and 17, while the Months section revealed 11 as the winning number. At the same time, three re»»»

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»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Radioactive consequences from strikes on the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant will destroy life in the capitals of Persian Gulf countries, not in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said th»»»

Israeli emergency services said its crew treated five people who were injured Saturday in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas after Iran fired several rounds of missiles toward Israel. Since midnight, seven waves of Iranian missiles have been launched towards Israel, according to the Israeli military. I»»»

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»»»

Israel's military renewed its strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Saturday after issuing evacuation warnings, following attacks on nearby buildings that damaged a hospital in the city. Israel has carried out strikes across Lebanon and launched a ground invasion in the south since March»»»

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»»»

Washington: Two family members of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded, the US State Department said Saturday. "Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qa»»»

A German national was killed in the town of Corinth on Saturday after a balcony she was walking under collapsed on her head. As reported by the police, the woman was walking along Pegasou Street with her family at around 3 p.m. when the accident happened. The family’s children were also injured. Th»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department says the country may experience unstable weather conditions, including thundery rain and strong winds in several areas tomorrow. The department in a social media post stated that forecast for tomorrow include chances of scattered, thundery rain in some »»»

Dubai: The Philippines’ newly secured passage through the Strait of Hormuz may strengthen its energy supply security, but officials have noted that motorists should not expect immediate relief at the pump. Iran’s decision to allow “safe, unhindered, and expeditious passage” for Philippine-flagged v»»»

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»»»

Artemis II astronauts are inside the Orion capsule as they make their way to the moon. Photo courtesy NASA April 4 (UPI) -- NASA announced Saturday that the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission were closer to moon than to the Earth. NASA shared photos from the mission on X, declaring that the »»»

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»»»

by Ahmed El-Mahdi: The North Sinai Chamber of Commerce says markets are stable despite the recent grave events in the governorate and the continued clashes between army and police forces and terrorist organisations in the area. Sinai residents are used to such incidents, and are therefore accustome»»»

Capitals, April 4 (SANA) The escalating conflict in the Middle East is inflicting severe damage on the region’s tourism sector, with daily losses now estimated to exceed $600 million, according to industry data. The widening war has disrupted international travel on a large scale, as security conce»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran had 48 hours left to make a deal on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz or face "Hell." "Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT," Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to his ultimatum»»»

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»»»

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»»»

DOHA: Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar HE Paolo Toschiaffirmed that the visit of Prime Minister of Italy HEGiorgia Melonito the State of Qatar aimed to show support, solidarity and friendship, especially as it is the first visit by a leader from one of the largest economies »»»

Bangkok, Thailand: China defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in their second Group A match at the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup on Saturday at Nonthaburi Stadium in Thailand, securing their second consecutive group-stage win. Facing Bangladesh, who have qualified for the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup finals for »»»

Dubai: Easter this year looks different for residents in the UAE. With services moving online and public gatherings limited, worshippers are finding new ways to celebrate their faith while complying with safety measures. Despite this, the essence of the celebration remains unchanged for Christians »»»

Influencer Ioanna Touni was arrested on Saturday after a lawsuit was filed against her for breaching personal data when 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 venue when she saw one of the two men convic»»»

The Ministry of Environment and Water announced on Saturday the launch of a new website section, Waste in the Spotlight. The section aims to draw attention to the issue of waste management, which affects not only directly involved stakeholders but also society as a whole. The section will cover top»»»

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»»»

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»»»