Gulf News 37m

Eight dead in Afghanistan earthquake

KABUL: Eight people were killed and a child was injured after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Afghanistan. The Afghan Disaster Management Authority stated that the victims died when their home collapsed in the capital, Kabul. The authority noted that residents in several regions felt the»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Jordan army intercepts two missiles over past 24 hours

AMMAN: The Jordan Armed Forces announced that the Royal Jordanian Air Force successfully intercepted and shot down two Iranian missiles that were heading toward locations inside Jordan demonstrating high efficiency in the operation over the past 24 hours. According to the Military Media Directorate»»»

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Gulf News 49m

55 injured in Russia train derailment

MOSCOW: At least 55 people were injured after a night train traveling from Moscow to Chelyabinsk derailed, causing seven carriages to overturn. Aleksey Yuryevich Russkikh, the Ulyanovsk Oblast, confirmed that there were no fatalities. He noted that the train was carrying 415 passengers, and the 55 »»»

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Gulf News 49m

China says peace talks between Afghanistan, Pakistan are advancing

BEIJING: Peace talks between Afghanistan's Taliban government and Pakistan are advancing, China's government said Friday, two days after those countries resumed conversations following weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds. “The consultation process is being steadily implemented and advanced,»»»

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UPI 52m

Trump requests $152M to reopen Alcatraz as a prison - UPI.com

The funds are included in the Trump administration's 2027 federal budget proposal. The Trump administration has requested $152 million to reopen the prison on Alcatraz Island, which he first directed his administration to do in May 2025. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI)»»»

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Gulf News 1h

7 EV breakthroughs: Software is the 'new engine', from range anxiety to grid dominance

The electric vehicle revolution is no longer a distant promise — it is unfolding in real time. It's reshaping not just how cars are built. It's driving how energy, industry, and economies function. The integration, alongside adoption by end-users, is getting tighter. And what’s changing isn’t just »»»

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UPI 1h

Millions of eye drops sold across U.S. recalled because they may not be sterile - UPI.com

More than 3.1 million bottles of eye drops have been recalled by their manufacturer over concerns that they may not be sterile, the FDA reported in a recall notice earlier this month. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- More than three million bottles of eye drops sol»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait engaged 9 missiles, 26 drones in past 24 hours

KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence announced on Friday that Kuwait's air defence systems have detected and engaged nine missiles; seven ballistic and two cruise, in the last 24 hours amidst the current regional military escalation. In the media briefing conducted by the Government Communicatio»»»

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UPI 2h

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 2h

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 3h

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 3h

Four toddlers slain in knife attack at Ugandan daycare - UPI.com

The Uganda Police Force said Okello Christopher Onyum was arrested for allegedly killing four young children at a daycare. Photo courtesy Uganda Police Force April 3 (UPI) -- A 39-year-old man was arrested in Uganda after allegedly attacking and killing four toddlers at a daycare center in Kampala,»»»

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UPI 4h

Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing elected president - UPI.com

Myanmar military Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing sits during a ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of the earthquake at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on March 28. Min Aung Hlaing won a parliamentary vote Friday to become the country's pre»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Live Updates: U.S. fighter jet shot down by Iran, 1 crew member rescued by US forces – Ya Libnan

Share: What to know about the Iran war today: A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down by Iran and a crew member was rescued by American forces, U.S. officials told CBS News. U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News Iran’s claim that it shot down an American fighter jet. Images posted on social media and»»»

Gulf News 4h

Dubai property market tops Dh176bn on strong investor demand

Dubai: Dubai’s property market maintained strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with total sales reaching Dh176.7 billion across nearly 48,000 transactions, reflecting continued investor appetite and steady price growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data fro»»»

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Gulf News 4h

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 4h

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 4h

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 4h

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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The Peninsula 4h

Kuwaiti air defenses intercept missile, drone attacks

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced Friday evening that its air defenses intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks. Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, the ministry's spokesperson, stated that Kuwaiti air defenses are currently intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, explaining that th»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

White House calls on congress to approve 40 percent increase in defense budget next year

Washington: The White House administration Friday called on Congress to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for next year. This request comes amid the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran and Washington's efforts to fund its military operations and replenish its weapons stockpiles»»»

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Gulf News 5h

5.8‑magnitude quake hits Afghanistan, Pakistan; 8 dead in Kabul

Kabul: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 rattled parts of northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan late Friday. The spokesperson for Kabul's governor said at least eight people are dead. The region is highly seismically active, and quakes have caused thousands of deaths»»»

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UPI 6h

Bolivia defends Argentina's claim to Falkland Islands - UPI.com

Tensions escalated after remarks by United Kingdom Ambassador Richard Porter, who reaffirmed British sovereignty over the islands. The dispute over the Falkland Islands dates to the 19th century and remains unresolved. File Photo by Javier Lizon/EPA April 3 (UPI) -- Bolivia defended its support for»»»

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TAP 7h

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...»»»

RT 7h

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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Gulf News 7h

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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Al Awsat 7h

Iran Shoots Down US Fighter Jet, One Pilot Rescued, Media Say

One US crew member has been rescued after Iran shot down a warplane on Friday, Israeli and US media reported, as the war looked set to intensify ‌with US ‌President Donald Trump threatening ‌more attacks ⁠on civilian infrastructure. Two ⁠US sources told Reuters the plane was a two-seat F-15E and a »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

US Embassy in Beirut Warns of Possible Iran Threat to Universities in Lebanon

The US embassy in Beirut said on ‌Friday ‌that Iran ‌and ⁠its aligned armed ⁠groups "may intend to target ⁠universities ‌in Lebanon". In ‌a security ‌alert, ‌the embassy also ‌urged US citizens to depart ⁠Lebanon "while ⁠commercial flight options remain available". Lebanon was dragged into the conf»»»

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Novinite 8h

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 8h

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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Kathimerini 8h

Man arrested in scam targeting elderly woman’s gold and cash

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki over a scam that defrauded an 81-year-old woman in the northern region of Pella of 146 gold coins and about €4,000. Police said the victim received a call from a man posing as her son’s accountant, claiming her son faced a fine for undeclared money and»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Putin, Erdogan Urge Immediate Middle East Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East war during a phone call on Friday, the Kremlin said. The war started over a month ago with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, triggering a conflict throughout the Middle East »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

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 8h

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 8h

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 8h

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 8h

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 8h

US Fighter Shot Down Over Iran as Trump Threatens to Hit More Infrastructure

Iran shot down a US warplane on Friday, setting off a search by both sides for surviving crew as the war looked set to intensify with President Donald Trump threatening more attacks on civilian infrastructure. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it was combing an area near where the plane came do»»»

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Sana 9h

Security forces intensify measures to safeguard oil supply routes

Deir Ezzor, Apr. 3 (SANA) Internal security forces have reinforced measures to secure and protect oil tanker trucks convoys departing from al-Omar oil field in Deir Ezzor province and heading toward the city of Banyas, as part of a comprehensive plan to safeguard oil infrastructure and ensure the s»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

White House Requests Giant $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Amid Iran War

The White House sent a spending proposal to lawmakers Friday calling for a massive $1.5 trillion US defense budget next year as it faces increased costs due to the war in Iran. The total year-on-year increase in Pentagon spending would be the largest since World War II, US media reported, although »»»

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Al Awsat 9h

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 9h

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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The Peninsula 9h

Madagascar thwarts alleged plot to assassinate president

Antananarivo: Authorities in Madagascar have foiled an alleged assassination plot targeting President Col. Michael Randrianirina. In a televised statement, Madagascar's Attorney General Narindra Navalona Rakotoniaina said preliminary investigations have led to the arrest of 13 individuals, 11 of wh»»»

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Sputnik 9h

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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Al Awsat 9h

UN Force Says 3 Peacekeepers Wounded in Blast Inside South Lebanon Position

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said a blast hit one of its positions and wounded three peacekeepers on Friday, the third such incident in a week. "This afternoon, an explosion inside a UN position... injured three peacekeepers, two seriously. They are all currently being evacuated to h»»»

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BNE 9h

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 9h

Putin strengthens food supply ties with Egypt, proposes grain and energy hub

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to work on securing food supplies to Egypt, particularly grain shipments, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic ties between the two countries, a Kremlin statement said.  »»»

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BNE 9h

Putin strengthens food supply ties with Egypt, proposes grain and energy hub

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to work on securing food supplies to Egypt, particularly grain shipments, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic ties between the two countries, a Kremlin statement said.  »»»

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BNE 9h

Putin strengthens food supply ties with Egypt, proposes grain and energy hub

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to work on securing food supplies to Egypt, particularly grain shipments, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic ties between the two countries, a Kremlin statement said.  »»»

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BNE 9h

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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