Qatar Tribune 29m

Training and Development Center boosts readiness for professional licensing

Tribune News Network Doha The Training and Development Center has reinforced its operational readiness to support the educational sector in meeting professional licensing requirements, while ensuring the continuity of high-quality training programmes. As part of the preparations, the centre has imp»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Qatar’s strong fundamentals shine amid regional tensions: Fitch

Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar continues to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, Fitch Ratings has said in a report. Fitch placed Qatar’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) and Local-Currency (LTLC) Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of ‘AA’, reflecti»»»

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Qatar Tribune 41m

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s students match at elite institutions

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»»»

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UPI 1h

Judge blocks Trump administration from gathering for college applicant information - UPI.com

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE President offers condolences following death of Salem Al Saman

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the passing of Salem Al Saman, paying tribute to his role in supporting the country’s early economic development. In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed said: “May God have mercy on the late Salem Al Saman, who worked clos»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel army urges evacuation of Syria-Lebanon crossing ahead of strikes

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»»»

TAP 3h

Four solar power plants with total capacity of 8 MW inaugurated in Medenine

Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - Four photovoltaic solar power plants in the Medenine Governorate, each with a capacity of 2 MW, entered production Saturday, as part of the fifth round of the licencing system issued by the Ministry of Energy on October 17,...»»»

Sputnik 3h

Iran Blasts US-Israeli Bombardment of Universities, Killing of Scientists

The US and Israel have attacked more than 30 Iranian universities since the start of this war, and murdered over 60 professors since June 2025, Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaee Sarraf told Sputnik. “These professors…did not die as a result of a single attack or bombing. T»»»

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TAP 3h

Heavy clouds with scattered rain Saturday night

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...»»»

RT 3h

Israeli flag near UN post in Lebanon puts peacekeepers at risk, a spokesman says

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»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Operation Eaten Straw: Hezbollah Fighters Relentlessly Hit Key Israeli Sites, Army Gatherings

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon launched on Saturday a meticulously coordinated wave of strikes across the occupied territories under the codename “Operation Eaten Straw,” demonstrating unprecedented precision and operational intensity. The attacks targeted Israeli military and strategic »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Innovation Minister: External Crises Might Slow Economic Growth Down but Bulgarian Economy Remains Relatively Stable

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»»»

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RT 4h

This company used to make weapons for the Nazis. Now it will do the same for Israel

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 »»»

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RT 4h

Kremlin envoy says the EU is 15 years too late to prepare for energy crisis

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»»»

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UPI 5h

Russian attack on Ukrainian market kills 5 - UPI.com

A Russian strike on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, killed five people and injured at least 19 others. Photo courtesy Ukraine's prosecutor's office April 4 (UPI) -- A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, killed five people and injured at least 19 others Saturday, local officials said»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Tens of Thousands of Sadr Supporters Rally in Baghdad Against War

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»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Muriqi strikes late as Mallorca stun Real Madrid

Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Vedat Muriqi snatched Mallorca a surprise 2-1 La Liga win over Real Madrid on Saturday to deal Los Blancos a significant blow in the Spanish title race. Alvaro Arbeloa's side thought they had rescued a point after Eder Militao nodded home with two minutes remaining before »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'

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 »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Russia Evacuates 198 Workers from Iran Nuclear Plant Amid Airstrike

Russia started a planned evacuation of 198 workers from Iran's Bushehr atomic plant shortly after a US-Israeli projectile hit near the facility, Russian state media said on Saturday. This was a third evacuation from the facility in southern Iran on the Gulf coast, which was built with Moscow's help»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Israeli Forces Destroy 17 UN Peacekeeper Cameras in South Lebanon

Israeli forces destroyed 17 surveillance cameras linked to the United Nations peacekeepers' main headquarters in southern Lebanon in 24 hours, a UN security official told AFP on Saturday. Since the start of the Israel-Hezbollah war on March 2, the UN force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been caught in the»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Indonesia Receives Bodies of Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon

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»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Erdogan Says Middle East War Has Caused ‘Geostrategic Impasse’

Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the war in the Middle East had led to a "geostrategic impasse", during a telephone conversation with NATO chief Mark Rutte, his office said Saturday. "President Erdogan said the process started by the intervention against Iran had led to a geostrategic »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

77 killed, 137 injured in rain-related incidents in Afghanistan

Kabul: Flash floods caused by torrential rains have claimed 77 lives and left 137 others injured across Afghanistan, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said in a statement on Saturday. According to the NDMA, the heavy deluge has either destroyed or partially damaged 3,466 h»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE retains Aa2 credit rating with stable outlook with global confidence in its economy holding firm

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance announced that the credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 30 March 2026. The review reassessed the appropriateness of the current rating, which remains unchanged at Aa2 wit»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Kuwait intercepts 8 ballistic missiles, 19 drones in 24 hours

Kuwait: The Kuwait Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had intercepted eight ballistic missiles and 19 hostile drones within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours. Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al Atwan, the ministry's official spokesperson, said the missiles and drones were handled in acc»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Pakistan Rejects misleading reports on UAE deposits, reaffirms strong economic partnership

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically rejected recent misleading reports regarding financial deposits from the UAE held with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The ministry clarified that the deposits were placed under bilateral commercial agreements, reflecting the UAE’s strong s»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

US Military Jets Hit in Iran War Are the First Shot Down by Enemy Fire in Over 20 Years

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»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Israel Strikes Tyre in South Lebanon After Evacuation Warnings

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»»»

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RT 5h

Iran claims shooting down latest generation US fighter jet

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»»»

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Gulf News 6h

US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani

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»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Jordan intercepts 261 Iranian missiles and drones

Amman: Jordan's armed forces said they intercepted 261 of 281 Iranian missiles and drones targeting the country over five weeks. In a press briefing, Director of Military Media Brigadier General Mustafa Al Hiyari explained that the Royal Air Force was able to intercept and destroy 261 of 281 Irania»»»

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Kathimerini 6h

German woman dies, crushed by balcony

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»»»

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Kathimerini 6h

Influencer released after testifying over personal data breach

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»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Russian Strike on Ukraine Market Kills Five, Wounds 25

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»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Illegal taxis in Dubai? RTA warns of Dh5,000 fine

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged residents and visitors to use only licensed taxis or vehicles operated by companies contracted with the RTA. These vehicles are monitored through smart control systems to ensure high levels of passenger safety and security. Get updated faster»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours to Make Deal or Face ‘Hell’

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»»»

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Gulf News 7h

New adventures await: Yas Waterworld expansion now open to guests with 11 new slides, attractions

Abu Dhabi: Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s leading waterpark, has officially unveiled its newest expansion today, introducing 11 exciting new slides and attractions that take aquatic adventure to new heights. Building on the park’s immersive ‘Lost City’ theme – an extension of Th»»»

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UPI 7h

Search for downed U.S. airman enters second day in Iran - UPI.com

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»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE weather: Light rain expected across parts of country on Sunday

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»»»

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Sputnik 8h

Strike on Bushehr Nuclear Plant Destroys Attackers’ Non-Proliferation Credibility - Russian MFA

Russia is increasingly alarmed by reports of new strikes on Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and strongly condemns new shelling, which resulted in human casualties, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday. "We are increasingly alarmed by reports of new missile strike»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

China beats Bangladesh for second straight win at AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup

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 »»»

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Kathimerini 8h

Dispute grows over Kea luxury resort expansion

More than 100 residents of Kea island are urging the municipal authority to take a clear position on a proposed 70% expansion of the One & Only resort, a project that has drawn growing opposition. In a letter sent this week, signatories say the municipality has opposed large-scale new tourism inves»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Haaland treble destroys Liverpool as Man City reach FA Cup semis

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»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war

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»»»

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RT 8h

Colorado conversion therapy ban at center of US culture war

Lawmakers in Colorado have approved amendments to the state’s ban on “conversion therapy,” a practice aimed at changing an individual’s non-traditional sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. This comes despite a US Supreme Court ruling blocking enforcement of the state’s ban on s»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

QNB: External energy shock could force ECB policy shift

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has warned that an external shock in the energy sector could push the European Central Bank (ECB) into a difficult policy trade-off, as rising inflation risks collide with weakening growth prospects. In its weekly report, QNB said persistently elevated energy »»»

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Al Manar 8h

Widening Israeli Aggression on Lebanon Leaves Casualties, Trail of Damage

Israeli enemy on Saturday went ahead with its brutal aggression on Lebanon, striking several areas across south Lebanon, Western Bekaa and Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh), resulting in more casualties and heavy damage. Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon said enemy forces continued their int»»»

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TAP 9h

Tunisia to launch sixth phase of renewable energy project authorization system soon

Tunis, April 4, 2026 (TAP) — Tunisia is set to launch the sixth phase of its authorization system for new renewable energy projects with capacities of 1, 2, and 10 megawatts in April, said Secretary of State for Energy Transition Wael Chouchane on...»»»

Sputnik 9h

Orthodox Scholar Reveals Why Christian Zionists Are so Gung-ho About a New Middle East Crusade

The Protestant faith from which Christian Zionism emerged is “prone to fragmentation, doctrinal change, and the formation of new ideas,” with some sects moving “very far toward Judaism,” creating the doctrine of Anglo-Israelism, the hybrid religious movement of “Judeo-Christianity,” says theology p»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in Lebanon

Jakarta: 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 b»»»

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