UPI 12m

Utah hikers rescued after flash flood sweeps through slot canyon - UPI.com

Emergency crews at Goblin Valley State Park after hikers were caught in a flash flood Wednesday. Photo courtesy Goblin Valley State Park/Facebook Rescuers rushed to Goblin Valley State Park in southern Utah on Wednesday after multiple hikers were caught in flash flooding and swept down a slot canyo»»»

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TAP 31m

Nabeul: 1,000 jobs set to be created in textile through a TND 5M project

Tunis, April 3 (TAP) - An investment project in the textile sector, expected to ultimately generate nearly 1,000 direct jobs, will soon be launched in the Nabeul governorate, according to the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation...»»»

UPI 36m

Federal judge refuses to reconsider quashing Fed subpoenas - UPI.com

A federal district court judge denied a Department of Justice motion asking the court to reconsider its quashing of subpoenas aimed at U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, pictured in January at a press conference, and the Fed Board. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo April 3 (»»»

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TAP 43m

Congolese business delegation expected in Tunisia to seal food product supply deals

Tunis, April 3 (TAP) - A delegation of Congolese business leaders working in import and distribution, in partnership with major companies interested in distribution channels and the marketing of food products, will visit Tunisia from April 6 to 9,...»»»

UPI 1h

Strong geomagnetic storm may produce vivid northern lights as far south as Pennsylvania - UPI.com

The northern lights can be seen from Gillette, Wyo., on October 5, 2024. File Photo by Tony Laubach/AccuWeather Activity from the sun could create displays of the aurora borealis across the northern half of the United States this weekend. The sun has produced multiple solar flares and associated co»»»

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UPI 1h

First Western shipping vessel transits Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war - UPI.com

Many international shipping vessels, such as the one pictured in March, have been anchored and idling in the Middle East after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian traffic after the United States and Israel engaged in a war there. Friday, Iran allowed vessels linked to France and Japan t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Flying from UAE? 42 Air India, Air India Express flights to West Asia on April 4

Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 42 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on April 4, 2026. This includes 26 non-scheduled flights to and from the UAE, subject to slot availability and other operational conditions at departure airports. All flig»»»

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Gulf News 2h

SpaceX IPO: Can Elon Musk justify a $1.75 trillion valuation?

Dubai: When Elon Musk began positioning SpaceX for what could be a record-breaking IPO, the headline figure—up to $75 billion—drew the most attention, but the proposed listing is shaping up as much as a referendum on Musk’s broader strategy as it is on the company itself. Get updated faster and for»»»

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Naharnet 2h

1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet shot down in Iran

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down in Iran on Friday and one crew member was rescued, officials said, the first aircraft downed since the war began nearly five weeks ago. It marked a major escalation in the conflict just two days after President Donald Trump said in a national address that the U.S. h»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Pakistan cuts petrol prices a day after steep increase

Pakistan will cut petrol prices by 80 rupees per litre to 378 rupees ($1.35), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said late on Friday. The reduction will be funded through the government’s petroleum levy. The move comes just a day after it raised fuel prices by at least 43 percent, citing rising global o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Samokov Hotel Spa in Borovets Offers Year-Round Wellness and Signature "After Ski" Therapy

The spa centre at the Samokov Hotel in the Borovets mountain resort offers year-round services, including a signature therapy called "After Ski," said the hotel manager Svetlana Atanasova to BTA. The centre was created as a space for complete relaxation, recovery, and health care. The spa services »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Spa Centre at Veliko Tarnovo's Grand Hotel Yantra Offers View of Historic Landmark Hills

The spa centre at Grand Hotel Yantra in Veliko Tarnovo now offers the most modern forms of relaxation after a major renovation, hotel manager Ivo Staykov told BTA. The renovation was completed in 2025 and covered the main areas - indoor pool, relaxation spaces, etc. The next phase will include cons»»»

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Gulf News 3h

CBSE curriculum revamp: Major 2026‑27 syllabus changes explained

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will phasedly implement its new curriculum starting 2026-27, officials said on Friday. The reforms include the three-language formula for Class 6 and a two-level system in mathematics and science for Class 9, according to a PTI report. Three-language »»»

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UPI 3h

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito hospitalized last month - UPI.com

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and his wife, Martha Bomgardner, attend inauguration ceremonies in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. Pool photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a Philadelphia hospital after a Federalist So»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Bulgaria Can Party Leader Presents Certificates to MP Candidates in Pleven

The leader of the Bulgaria Can party, Kuzman Iliev, presented certificates to the party's candidates for members of parliament for the Pleven 15th Multi-member Constituency for the early parliamentary elections on April 19. This took place at a campaign meeting in Pleven where the party's prioritie»»»

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UPI 4h

Uffizi Galleries in Florence, Italy, hit by cyberattack - UPI.com

The Uffizi Galleries, home to Italy's most precious art, were hit by a cyberattack, the museum said. The museum claims there was no data stolen. File Photo by Claudio Giovannini/EPA April 3 (UPI) -- The Uffizi Galleries in Florence, Italy, said Friday it suffered a cyberattack, but not a breach of »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

GRIFID Encanto Beach Hotel Develops New Detox Programme for Guests

GRIFID Encanto Beach Hotel in the Golden Sands resort has developed a new detox programme for its guests. The programme offers stays of varying length designed to promote health, balance and body harmony, the hotel manager Anita Atanasova told BTA. Key elements of the GriFit D-TOX programme are thr»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Using emergency alert sounds as ringtones could land you in legal trouble

The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has cautioned the public against playing or circulating audio or video clips that mimic the National Emergency Alert System, including using such tones as mobile ringtones. Authorities warned that these risks causing panic and disturbing public order. In a statemen»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Vazrazhdane's Top-of-the-List Candidate in Yambol Addresses Water Sector Issues

Bad management and an outdated water supply network have lead to huge losses, which in some places reach 85% on average for water utilities, said Nikola Dimitrov, top-of-the-list candidate of the Vazrazhdane party list in Yambol's 31st multi-member constituency in a position distributed to the medi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Results in Campaign Against Election Violations Between Four and Six Times Higher Than in 2024 - Interior Ministry Secretary Kandev

So far, results in a campaign of the Ministry of Interior against election violations are between four and six times higher than in 2024, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev told journalists in Yambol on Friday. He and caretaker Minister of Interior Emil Dechev awarded the poli»»»

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TAP 4h

Tunisia to experience two major astronomical events in 2026 and 2027 (INM)

Tunis, April 3 (TAP) - Tunisia is set to experience two major astronomical events, namely a partial solar eclipse and a total solar eclipse, the National Institute of Meteorology (French: INM) said on Friday. The partial solar eclipse will be...»»»

Gulf News 5h

UAE: One dead, four injured after fires at Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi

Authorities confirmed that two fires broke out at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant after debris fell following a successful air defence interception. Emergency response teams responded swiftly and brought the situation under control, officials said, adding that the incident occurred as part of the »»»

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TAP 5h

Dense clouds expected Friday night

Tunis, April 3 (TAP) - Weather conditions will be marked by sometimes dense clouds cover over the North and eastern coasts, with scattered and locally thundery rainfall, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The wind will...»»»

Gulf News 5h

Earthquake in India: Tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, parts of North India

Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties. The tremors were reported from multiple locations, including Delhi, N»»»

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RT 5h

Pam Bondi’s firing had nothing to do with Epstein files – Trump’s acting AG

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has dismissed reports that President Donald Trump fired former AG Pam Bondi over her botched handling of the Epstein files. Blanche made the remarks on Fox News on Thursday, hours after Trump announced that Bondi, who had served since early 2025, was out. The»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Bulgaria's Tallest Ferris Wheel Is Unveiled in Sofia

A 40-meter Ferris wheel, the tallest in Bulgaria, was unveiled in the Boris’ Garden in Sofia as part of the city’s newest event, Sun Fest Sofia. The opening of the Ferris wheel is included in the festive program marking 147th anniversary of Sofia as capital of Bulgaria. The attraction was manufactu»»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 5h

1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran

One crew member has been rescued after an American aircraft went down in Iran, according to one U.S. and one Israeli official, who both spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive ongoing military operations. The rescue occurred as the U.S. military was conducting a search and rescue oper»»»

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Novinite 6h

Series of Black Sea Incidents: Bulgarian Navy Recovers Drone Wing, UAV and a Buoy

Specialized Navy teams in Bulgaria carried out multiple operations over two consecutive days in response to reports of objects found in the Black Sea. All cases involved reconnaissance, identification and transport of items initially suspected to be unexploded ordnance or hazardous debris. On April»»»

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Kathimerini 6h

Kozani manhunt underway after suspect abandons cannabis-laden car

Police in northern Greece are searching for a 43-year-old man who fled on foot after abandoning his vehicle during a pursuit in Kozani, northern Greece. The incident unfolded on Thursday morning, when officers from a local anti-drug unit signaled the driver to stop for a routine road check after de»»»

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TAP 6h

Tunis to host Tunisian-Congolese professional meetings on April 7 (CEPEX)

Tunis, April 3 (TAP) - Tunisian-Congolese B2B professional meetings will be held on April 7 in Tunis at the initiative of the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) with the support of Tunisia's embassy in Kinshasa. These meetings are to boost...»»»

Tanjug 6h

Kozarev meets with North Macedonian ambassador

BELGRADE - Secretary General at the Serbian MFA Dusan Kozarev met with North Macedonian Ambassador to Belgrade Nikola Tupanceski on Friday to discuss stepping up economic and cultural cooperation, as well as strengthening ties in the infrastructure and energy sectors. "Serbia remains firmly committ»»»

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UPI 6h

Trump: JD Vance will be new fraud czar, focus on 'blue states' - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Colin McDonald listens as Vice President JD Vance speaks during his swearing in as Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance is now the government's fra»»»

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UPI 6h

Chile joins regional debate to regulate surrogate motherhood - UPI.com

The Chilean The Family Committee of the Chamber of Deputies began this week to discuss a bill supported by all political parties that would prohibit and penalize the practice of surrogate motherhood. Photo by widephish/Pixabay SANTIAGO, Chile, April 3 (UPI) -- Chile has joined other Latin American »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Belchin Garden Hotel Offers Four Mineral Water Pools and Year-Round Spa Services

SPA Hotel Belchin Garden offers year-round spa services to its guests, hotel manager Petar Ivanov told BTA. The entire centre uses mineral water and features four pools, both indoor and outdoor. The children’s pool, located outdoors, is heated at 35C. The spa centre also includes a Finnish sauna an»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Photo Exhibition of Ukrainian Sculptor's Works Opens on Sofia’s Capital Day

A photo exhibition titled "In the Footsteps of Mykhailo Parashchuk," dedicated to the 147th anniversary since Sofia was declared Bulgaria’s capital, was opened on St Nedelya Square on Friday. Mykhailo Parashchuk was a Ukrainian sculptor and the author of sculptural facades and decorations on buildi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Environment Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Current Topics on Environmental Protection

Caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov discussed current topics on environmental protection with the Ambassador of France to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin, the Ministry's press centre reported on Friday. A topic raised by the French side was the import of batteries and solar panels. Pop»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Finance Ministry Revises Inflation, GDP Projections for 2026 Due to Middle East Conflict

The average annual inflation in Bulgaria is expected to reach 4.3% this year, while the annual increase in consumer prices is projected to amount to 5.2% by the end of 2026, according to the spring macroeconomic forecast of the Finance Ministry, published on its website. At the same time, the real »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Rising energy prices deepen economic strain in Turkiye: Turkish economists

Istanbul: Turkiye's economy is facing mounting pressure from persistently high global energy prices, as the country relies heavily on imports of oil and gas to meet domestic demand. This dependence has exposed it to global market volatility, driving up production costs, increasing the burden on bus»»»

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RT 6h

Ukraine uncovers alleged $17.7 million grain embezzlement scheme, investigators say

An alleged corruption scheme involving the embezzlement of $17.7 million worth of grain has been uncovered in Ukraine, implicating senior officials of a state grain corporation and an unnamed foreign company. The US-backed National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-C»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Iranians Urged to Hunt for Crew of Downed US Fighter Jet

Iran authorities urged people living in the rugged southwest of the country to search for the crew of a downed US fighter jet on Friday as state TV broadcast images of what was said to be the mangled remains of the plane. The US Central Command (CENTCOM), responsible for military operations in the »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

10 Dead as Russia Launches New Daytime Attacks on Ukraine

Russian strikes killed at least 10 people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, as Moscow launched the latest in an increasing number of daytime barrages. Moscow has been firing aerial broadsides at Ukraine throughout its more than four-year invasion, mostly at night, but in recent weeks it has ste»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Iran Leaders Join Crowds on Tehran’s Streets to Project Control in Wartime

After more than a month of being stalked by targeted assassinations, Iran's leadership has adopted a new tactic to show it is still in control - with senior officials walking openly in the streets among small crowds who have gathered in support of the regime. In recent days, Iran's president and fo»»»

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Tanjug 7h

Serbia's January-February external trade at 11.5 bln euros

BELGRADE - Serbia's January-February 2026 external goods trade totalled 11.5 bln euros, which is a 1.3 pct decline y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office this week. Goods exports were worth 5,291.6 mln euros, rising by 1.6 pct y-o-y, while imports totalled 6,227.9 m»»»

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Sputnik 7h

Hegseth’s Pentagon Purge Designed to Prevent a Mutiny: Karen Kwiatkowski

The secretary of war’s dismissal of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George and two other top generals signals intensifying rot in the Department amid the Iran war, former senior DoD insider-turned whistleblower Karen Kwiatkowski says. General George represented “experience in Army battlefield ope»»»

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BNE 7h

Ghana’s macro rebound signals coordinated policy success as inflation, rates and currency stabilise

Ghana’s central bank governor says a synchronised improvement in key economic indicators reflects coordinated monetary and fiscal policy, as inflation, interest rates, and the currency stabilise after years of crisis. Bank»»»

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BNE 7h

Iran denies US helicopter assault on Kharg Island

Iran denied on April 3 that US forces had carried out a helicopter-borne assault on Kharg Island, the country's main crude oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, Tasnim News Agency reported from the island. Tasnim's correspon»»»

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BNE 7h

UPDATE: Iranian tribesmen hunt downed US f-15 pilot as Black Hawk allegedly shot down

Armed tribal groups in Iran's Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province have fanned out across mountains and plains searching for the pilot of a US fighter jet Iran claims to have shot down, as American forces launched what appears to be a large-scale search and rescue operation, Tasnim News Agency repor»»»

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BNE 7h

Gulf Islamic sukuk bond spreads hit five-year highs amid Iran war uncertainty

Yields on Gulf sovereign and corporate debt have surged to their widest spreads in five years as the war involving Iran drives a sharp reassessment of regional risk, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency said that “many G»»»

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BNE 7h

Gulf Islamic sukuk bond spreads hit five-year highs amid Iran war uncertainty

Yields on Gulf sovereign and corporate debt have surged to their widest spreads in five years as the war involving Iran drives a sharp reassessment of regional risk, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency said that “many G»»»

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BNE 7h

Gulf Islamic sukuk bond spreads hit five-year highs amid Iran war uncertainty

Yields on Gulf sovereign and corporate debt have surged to their widest spreads in five years as the war involving Iran drives a sharp reassessment of regional risk, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency said that “many G»»»

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