Why Are Upbeat US Claims About Mission to Rescue Pilot ‘Highly Questionable’?
President Donald Trump earlier wrote on Truth Social that the US carried out an operation to rescue an F-15 airman "without a single American killed, or even wounded." “Success in military terms is measured not only by the extraction of personnel but also by the cost incurred. If the US indeed lost»»»
Video: Dubai endures, says viral video
Dubai has always been on top of things – whether it’s a global pandemic, a move from fossil to more eco-friendly energy or keeping its citizens and residents safe in the face of an aggressor. Dubai Media Office today (April 5) dropped a video calling for rational thinking in the face of facts – eve»»»
Saudi Airports Serve as Safety Valve for Regional Air Traffic as ‘Hormuz Fallout’ Hits Global Aviation
Conflicts in the region are no longer confined to the geography of battlefields; their fallout has reached one of the world’s most vital and sensitive industries: aviation. Today, travelers and airlines alike face a harsh reality driven by record surges in jet fuel prices and a steep spike in insur»»»
Libyan dinar will be down to LD 7.90 before mid-April: CBL briefing
In its continued efforts to drive down the black-market exchange rate of the Libyan dinar against major currencies, led by the US dollar, the CBL has continued, almost on a daily basis, to give off the record briefings to various Libya media outlets. Today, it briefed: ‘‘We are continuing to sell (»»»
Fill rate of dams in Jendouba and Kef governorates up
Tunis, April 5 (TAP) - The fill rate of the dams in Jendouba and Kef governorates have risen significantly up until Sunday, with the exception of the Bouhertma Dam, which is expected to reach its maximum capacity in the coming days as water inflows...»»»
Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children
Dhaka: Bangladesh said it suspected measles killed at least 98 children in the past three weeks, official data showed Sunday, with Dhaka ramping up vaccination efforts in the worst-affected areas. Last week, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directed two senior ministers to travel across the South Asia»»»
Trump Vows Strikes on Iran’s Power Plants, Bridges if Strait of Hormuz isn't Reopened
US President Donald Trump has promised strikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday, restating his threat to attack civilian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened. In an expletive-laden post Sunday morning, Trump promised the “crazy bastards” would be “living in Hell” if th»»»
In Plovdiv, Vazrazhdane Leader Presents Party’s National Governance Doctrine
“Our goal is to preserve the unity of the Bulgarian people and to live in an independent state. This is our historical mission,” said Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of Vazrazhdane, in Plovdiv. He held an open meeting with citizens and presented the party’s National Doctrine for governing Bulgaria. “Th»»»
Qatar Olympic Committee holds 39th General Assembly meeting for 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held its 39th General Assembly meeting for the year 2026, today, April 5, 2026. The meeting was chaired by HE Sheikh Joan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, in the presence of HE Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice Preside»»»
Kallas' Remarks Disgrace Europe Refuses to End - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described statements by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Russia's alleged attacks on other countries as a disgrace that Europe does not want to stop. "I do not even see anything worth commenting on here. And the fact that this disgrace»»»
Minister of Labour chairs Board Meeting of Workers' Support, Insurance Fund
Doha, Qatar: The Board of Directors of the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund held its regular meeting on Sunday, chaired by HE Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board, Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri. During the meeting, several items on the agenda were discussed, alongside a review of cases sub»»»
Moscow on Explosives at Pipeline in Serbia: Hungary Targeted to Be Stripped of Sovereignty
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told RIA Novosti on Sunday, commenting on the discovery of explosives near the gas pipeline from Serbia to Hungary, that Budapest is being targeted to be stripped of its sovereignty, but it has pushed back. "They want to deprive Hungary of its so»»»
Three fires controlled at Abu Dhabi’s Borouge plant after air defence debris
Authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed that three fires broke out at the Borouge Petrochemicals plant after debris fell following a successful air defense interception. Emergency response teams acted swiftly to contain the situation. No injuries were reported. Damage to the site has occurred, and an as»»»
No: 61, 5 April 2026, Regarding the Visit of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, to Syria
H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay a visit to Syria today (5 April).»»»
Iran Warns UN of Dire Consequences If US, ‘Israel’ Strike Nuclear Sites - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Warns UN of Dire Consequences If US, ‘Israel’ Strike Nuclear Sites 05-04-2026 14:52 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an i»»»
Martyrs, injures in the Zionist aggression on a residential neighborhood opposite the entrance to Beirut Governmental Hospital in Jnah area - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Martyrs, injures in the Zionist aggression on a residential neighborhood opposite the entrance to Beirut Governmental Hospital in Jnah area»»»
Defence Minister: Iran’s Note Is Not Direct Military Threat to Bulgaria
“We do not view Iran’s note as a direct military threat to our country,” said caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov on Bulgarian National Radio (BNR). He was referring to a document sent by Iran to Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry regarding US tanker aircraft at Vasil Levski Airport. ForeignMinist»»»
Nepal announces two-day weekends to fight energy crunch
Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal said on Sunday it was cutting the working week from six days to five for the civil service and educational institutions to cope with the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war. Saturday had until now been the only day off each week for such workers in the Himalayan nati»»»
UAE enters world’s top 10 goods exporters, trade reaches Dh6 trillion
Dubai: The UAE has entered the world’s top 10 merchandise exporters for the first time, ranking ninth globally in 2025, according to the World Trade Organization’s World Trade Outlook and Statistics report. The report highlighted exceptional growth in the UAE’s total external trade, which reached D»»»
Customs continues to ensure smooth entry of goods into Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs continues to take all necessary regulatory measures to ensure the smooth entry of goods and commodities into the country. The authority said this in a social media post, adding that it is working with relevant authorities to support the stability of sup»»»
Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi named Honorary President of UAE Safety Association
The UAE Safety and Emergency Security Association has appointed Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi as its Honorary President, in recognition of his extensive national service and leadership across government, infrastructure and sustainability sectors. The Association’s Board of Directors s»»»
Environment ministry apprehends group of fishermen for catching threatened bird species
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Marine Protection Department, apprehended a group of fishermen after they caught 95 Socotra cormorants in one of the marine sites, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect the marine environment and preserve biodiversity in t»»»
UAE alerts public: AI phishing scams now behind 90% of cyber breaches
The UAE Government’s Cybersecurity Council has warned of the growing risks associated with email fraud, noting that 75% of cyberattacks originate from fraudulent phishing emails. The Council emphasized the importance of exercising caution when dealing with deceptive or fake emails used by cybercrim»»»
Labour minister chairs board meeting of Workers' Support and Insurance Fund
DOHA: The Board of Directors of the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund held its regular meeting on Sunday, chaired by Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. During the meeting, several items on the agenda were discussed, alongside a review of cases submitted to»»»
MoCI launches five new intellectual property e-services
DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced the launch of five new e-services in the field of intellectual property, bringing the total number of e-services offered to seven. This initiative is part of the ministry's ongoing efforts in digital transformation, streamlining procedure»»»
OPEC+ Agrees in Principle on Theoretical Oil Output Hike amid Iran War Paralysis
OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, three sources with knowledge of the group's talks said ahead of its meeting later on Sunday, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the US-Israe»»»