24 News Agency 7m

Parliament of Moldova approves country's withdrawal from CIS - | 24.KG

The Parliament of Moldova voted to denounce key agreements with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), allowing the country to leave the organization, Meduza reports. At least 60 of 101 deputies voted in favor of the relevant laws. Deputies from the Communist Party and the Socialist Party vo»»»

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24 News Agency 7m

Health Minister checks on condition of child attacked by dogs - | 24.KG

On April 2, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Health, Damir Osmonov, visited a child who had been admitted to the City Children’s Clinical Emergency Hospital with multiple injuries resulting from dog bites. Related news Six-year-old child in intensive care after dog attack in Bishkek According to the Health»»»

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UPI 8m

ICE arrests head of Wisconsin's largest Islamic group, drawing condemnation - UPI.com

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Monday arrested Salah Salem Sarsour, 53, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. Photo courtesy Department oof Homeland Security/Release April 3 (UPI) -- Federal immigration authorities have arrested the head of Wisconsin's largest Islamic organi»»»

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BNE 10m

Bulgaria says no immediate threat from Iran after warning over US military presence

Bulgarian authorities have said there is no imminent threat to national security following concerns linked to US military operations against Iran, with officials stressing that no combat activity is taking place over the country. »»»

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BNE 11m

Gold overtakes US Treasuries in central bank reserves

Gold has overtaken US Treasuries as the largest component of global central bank reserves for the first time since the mid-1990s, marking a significant shift in the structure of the international monetary system, Bloomberg reports. »»»

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BNE 11m

Armenian PM strikes combative tone in talks with Putin

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan adopted an assertive tone during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 1, with sharp differences emerging over elections, security ties and Armenia’s geopolitical direction. »»»

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24 News Agency 19m

Outbreak of new strain of foot-and-mouth disease detected in China - | 24.KG

China’s Ministry of Agriculture reported outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in two cattle herds in the northwestern province of Gansu and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Reuters reports. On Saturday, the government confirmed the SAT1 serotype of foot-and-mouth disease in 219 head of cattle a»»»

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Gulf News 46m

US strike destroys Iran’s tallest bridge near Tehran

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country "back to the Stone Ages." Ghodratollah Seif, the deputy governor of Alborz province, where the B1 bridge is located, said the strike had killed eight people»»»

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Gulf News 53m

North Korea's Kim pets puppies, kittens at Pyongyang pet shop

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un petted puppies and kittens with his delighted daughter as they toured a new Pyongyang housing district, state media said Friday. The Hwasong area, formerly mostly farmland, is a newly developed residential district with about 40,000 housing units built through a seri»»»

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24 News Agency 55m

Improvement of tax administration for business discussed in Bishkek - | 24.KG

A roundtable discussion on tax policy and administration was held in Bishkek, organized by the International Business Council of Kyrgyzstan (IBC). Representatives of businesses and government agencies discussed the growing fiscal burden and penalty calculation rules. IBC Executive Director Askar Sy»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US military shake-up: Army chief and generals ousted

Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army's top uniformed officer and two other generals, the Pentagon said Thursday without giving a reason for the departures while the United States is waging a war against Iran. General Randy George "will be retiring from his position as the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners in 'humanitarian' Easter gesture

Cuba's government announced Thursday that it was pardoning 2,010 prisoners as a "humanitarian" gesture to mark Easter after previously pledging to release dozens amid heightened US pressure on Havana. The individuals being released include young people, women and prisoners over 60 years old who are»»»

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Gulf News 2h

China's central bank adds 12 banks as digital yuan operators

BEIJING: China's central bank announced Thursday that it has added 12 banks to its list of authorized institutions for digital yuan operations, Xinhua News Agency reported. The move aims to promote the steady development of the digital currency, improve the inclusiveness of its services, and meet p»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Pray from home: Dubai churches announce temporary closures

Dubai: Several churches across Dubai have announced the suspension of in-person services starting April 3, following directives from UAE authorities to ensure public safety and community well-being. Parishes across denominations have moved quickly to comply, with many shifting to online worship whi»»»

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UPI 3h

Burkina Faso military junta killed more than 1,800 civilians, report says - UPI.com

Burkina Faso's president, Ibrahim Traore, pictured in 2025 in Moscow meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, and his regime have killed more than 1,800 civilians -- including dozens of children -- since taking power in September 2022. File Photo by Russian Presidential Office/UPI | License Photo »»»

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Gulf News 3h

How to plan your Hajj 2026 journey, from registration and health to spiritual readiness

Dubai: With less than two months remaining until the start of Hajj 2026, preparations are accelerating across the Muslim world as millions prepare for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the largest religious gatherings on Earth. Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is an obligation upon every Musli»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Oil, gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends: EU warning

NICOSIA, Cyprus: Skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won't return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow, the European Union's (EU) energy commissioner warned Tuesday. Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said although there are no immedia»»»

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UPI 4h

United, JetBlue raise checked bag fees because of higher fuel costs - UPI.com

United Airlines on Thursday announced a $10 increase to its checked baggage fees, making it the second airline this week to do so after JetBlue raised its fees by $4 or $9, depending on whether you fly on a peak or off-peak date. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Unite»»»

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UPI 4h

Hegseth pushes out Army chief of staff - UPI.com

General Randy George was asked to step down and retire immediately. U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George on Thursday was asked by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to step down from his position and retire immediately. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Secretary o»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump reduces tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper derivatives

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has decided to adjust the tariffs imposed on imports of steel, aluminum, and copper to reduce duties on derivatives made from these metals, simplify compliance procedures, and prevent manipulation of import values. The White House stated in a briefing Thursday »»»

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UPI 5h

U.S. strike damages bridge after Trump threatens to take Iran back to the 'Stone Ages' - UPI.com

President Donald Trump delivers a prime-time address to the nation from the Cross Hall in the White House in Washington D.C., on Wednesday in which he treated to take Iran "back to the Stone Ages." Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. military struck Iran's large»»»

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RT 5h

Starmer and Albanese warn citizens the worst is yet to come

The leaders of the UK and Australia have told their citizens to cut fuel consumption and prepare for months of hardship as a result of the US-Israeli war with Iran. But Keir Starmer and Anthony Albanese couldn’t bring themselves to name who’s responsible. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Aust»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Oil price: Urals crude surges to $123.45, Brent crude at $109.03

The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz — amid the US-Israel war with Iran — is fast turning into a windfall for Russia, blunting Washington’s sanctions strategy and forcing a quiet recalibration of pressure on Moscow. As strikes ripple across the Gulf and threatening passage through the world’s most »»»

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UPI 5h

Majority of college students use AI for their coursework, poll finds - UPI.com

A survey found that despite many colleges have rules limiting or banning students' use of artificial intelligence tools for their coursework, the majority of students are using the technology at least once per month to understand material, save time or improve their performance in school. File Phot»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai denies reports of an IRGC 'attack' on an Oracle data centre

Dubai: The Dubai Government has denied reports circulating online that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a data centre belonging to US technology company Oracle in Dubai. In a statement posted on X, the Dubai Government Media Office said the reports alleging that the IRGC had»»»

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UPI 6h

Wild temperature swings, rain to impact East before calmer pattern arrives next week - UPI.com

A child retrieves a kite from a tree during the Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Weather conditions in the region are expected to calm after the weekend. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo A complex weather pattern bringing temperature swings and st»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar-affiliated cultural centre in Berlin hosts panel talk on World Autism Awareness Day

QNA Berlin The Arab Cultural House “Al Diwan”, affiliated with the Embassy of Qatar in Germany, has hosted a panel discussion to mark World Autism Awareness Day in Berlin. The panel featured specialists in psychiatry and professionals in the field of training and rehabilitating individuals with aut»»»

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Al Manar 6h

US War Secretary Orders Army Chief of Staff to Step Down over Iran War Failure

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down and retire, a US official confirmed to NPR. The official was speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak about the move publicly. It is unclear who will replace George. The move came a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

MSDF unveils unified digital platform

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has announced the launch of a unified digital platform for all its public services, as part of its efforts towards digital transformation and enhancing efficient, easy access to its services. During a press conference held on Wednesday, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar Reads returns to Doha Festival Citywith an immersive family reading booth

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library (QNL) dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, one of the country’s vibrant community destinations, from April 1 to 22. The activation aims to de»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar sends letters to UN, Security Council on Iranian aggression

QNA New York The State of Qatar has sent a 10th identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, regarding t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Aspetar provides scientific guidance to help teams navigate environmental challenges at FIFA WC 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Research led by Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar, in collaboration with world-leading experts has published two extensive scientific review articles offering a practical framework for national teams preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the to»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Unrealistic to liberate Strait of Hormuz through force: French President Macron

Seoul: Calling for resumption of talks to resolve the ongoing conflict in West Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that it would be "unrealistic" to conduct military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz. "There are those who advocate for the liberation of the Strait of Hor»»»

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UPI 7h

ICC accuses Italy of non-compliance in Libyan general's torture case - UPI.com

The International Criminal Court is alleging that Italy is not complying with the rules of the Rome statute. File Photo by Robin Utrecht/EPA-EFE April 2 (UPI) -- The International Criminal Court on Thursday referred Italy to the Assembly of States Parties over a case in which it alleges the country»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

NASA gives Artemis crew green light to head towards Moon

Houston: NASA gave the Artemis astronauts the green light on Thursday to head for the Moon and carry out the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. The four astronauts currently circling Earth will fire up the engine of the Orion capsule at 7:49 pm Eastern Time (2349 GMT) to send it on a t»»»

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Business-review 7h

Boris Azarenko: Biography

Boris Azarenko is a Russian entrepreneur and co-founder of Vesper, a Moscow-based developer of high-end residential property. With a background in finance, Azarenko held senior positions in banking and corporate investment before moving into premium residential development, where he has helped shap»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

UK police set up national hub to cut illegal knife sales

London: British police on Thursday launched a new national hub aimed at cracking down on the sale of banned knives and machetes, often to children, on an online "grey market". In the year ending September 2025 there were about 50,000 knife crimes in England and Wales, according to the Office for Na»»»

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UPI 8h

Republican senators speak out against Trump move to leave NATO - UPI.com

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., joined Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in countering President Donald Trump's renewed overtures that he wants to pull the United States out of NATO. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Two Republican members of the U.S. Senate have broken with Pre»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices amid Mideast conflict

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's government on Thursday drastically raised fuel prices in response to spiking global energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict, the country's petroleum minister said in a press conference. The new prices mark an increase of 42.7 percent in petrol prices and 54.»»»

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RT 8h

Trump mocks Macron over ‘slap’ from wife Brigitte, ridicules his marriage

US President Donald Trump has publicly mocked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron’s relationship with his wife, Brigitte, sparking outrage in France. Trump made the remarks during a private White House lunch on Wednesday, the feed from which may have been accidentally posted online. Trump was he»»»

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RT 8h

US war on Iran is investment in children’s future – Trump

US President Donald Trump has called the war on Iran an investment in the future of American children as he delivered his first address to the nation since the start of the conflict a month ago. In his speech on Wednesday, Trump claimed that Washington was never looking for regime change in Tehran,»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Abu Dhabi shuts ‘Desert Breeze Café’ over food safety violations

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has ordered the administrative closure of Desert Breeze Cafe in the Al Dhafra region, citing repeated food safety violations that pose a risk to public health. The outlet, located in Madinat Zayed Western Souk, was found to be in breach of Abu Dha»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Yemeni Ballistic Missiles Hit Tel Aviv, Armed Forces Consider Updating Strikes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Ballistic Missiles Hit Tel Aviv, Armed Forces Consider Updating Strikes 02-04-2026 22:07 PM The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out on T»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Park Hotel Pirin Offers Spa Experiences with Entirely New Infrastructure

Park Hotel Pirin is cementing its position as one of Bulgaria’s leading spa and wellness destinations through its highly effective treatments, therapeutic mineral water and refurbished facilities, hotel manager Georgi Mitrev told BTA. The hotel is the first in Bulgaria to earn the EUROPESPA WELLNES»»»

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Sana 9h

Syrian Energy Minister discusses cooperation, gas supply with Iraqi Oil Minister

Damascus, April 2 (SANA) Syrian Energy Minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, discussed on Thursday with Iraqi Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul Ghani, means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in energy sector, in a way that serves mutual interests and benefits both states. During a phone call, the»»»

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Naharnet 9h

IOM warns of 'alarming' risk of long-term mass displacement in Lebanon

International Organization for Migration chief Amy Pope told AFP on Thursday in Beirut that the prospects for prolonged mass displacement in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah are at war, were "very alarming". "I think those prospects are very alarming because you look right now at the level of de»»»

Al Awsat 9h

Saudi Arabia Boosts Firms’ Readiness for Supply Chain Challenges

Amid mounting geopolitical tensions threatening global supply chains, particularly disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to shield its economy by strengthening private sector readiness to withstand external shocks. Asharq Al-Awsat has learned that the Federation o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Continue the Change Chair Warns of Participants in Election Campaign Trying to Intimidate Voters

Talking to residents of Vratsa on Thursday, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said that what is evident from the election campaign over the past few days is yet another attempt to scare Bulgarian citizens. Referring to the 10-year bilateral security agreement signed between caretaker Prime M»»»

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Naharnet 9h

Iran says preparing joint Hormuz navigation protocol with Oman

Iran said on Thursday it was drafting a peacetime protocol that would supervise maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, state media reported, with Tehran's closure of the vital oil corridor roiling the global economy. Deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi told Russia's Sputnik »»»

Gulf News 9h

Dubai’s newly announced economic measures set to boost resilience and growth across sectors

New measures for the hospitality sector and wider economy announced this week by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, are set to strengthen business resilien»»»

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