MoPH participates in World Autism Awareness Day celebration
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. This year's observance is held under the theme 'Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value', as designated by the United Nations. The observance highlights the»»»
Germany Halts Rescue Efforts for Stranded Whale
Experts said Wednesday they were halting rescue efforts for a humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off the German coast and had given up hope for its survival. The 13.5-metre (44-foot) animal has been floundering off Germany's Baltic Sea coast for more than a week, having first been spotted »»»
Suspect charged after car hit pedestrians in English city
London: A 36-year-old man accused of driving a car into several people on a street in a central English city was remanded in custody Wednesday following his first court appearance. Sandhu Ponnachan was charged with six counts over the incident in Derby on Saturday night, police announced late Tuesd»»»
Liberation of LPR Marks Shift to Tougher Russian Demands in Ukraine Talks - Analyst
By liberating the Lugansk People’s Republic, Russia is signaling that it has lost faith in negotiations with Zelensky, who offers “nothing but empty talk and publicity stunts," military analyst Alexei Leonkov, editor of Arsenal of the Fatherland, tells Sputnik. There will be new demands from Russia»»»
India’s IndiGo hikes airfares with revised fuel surcharge from April 2
Dubai: Airfares between the UAE and India are likely to come under upward pressure after Indian carrier IndiGo announced a revision in fuel charges, driven by a sharp rise in jet fuel prices. The airline confirmed that updated fuel surcharges will apply to all new bookings made from 1 am on April 2»»»
Opposition Seeks International Monitoring of Key Supreme Court Hearing
Democratic Party parliamentary group has sent an official letter to foreign embassies in Tirana, calling for close monitoring of an upcoming Supreme Court hearing scheduled for 9 April. In the letter, signed by Gazment Bardhi, opposition lawmakers express concern over a potential review of the long»»»
K-Sure provides $1 billion in pre-emptive financing to Romania - UPI.com
Hyundai Rotem is seeking to export its K2 battle tanks to Romania. To support such efforts, Korea Trade Insurance Corp. will provide about $1 billion in pre-emptive financing to Romania. Photo by Hyundai Rotem SEOUL, April 1 (UPI) -- Korea Trade Insurance Corp., or K-Sure, said it would provide abo»»»
Britain to host summit on managing the Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a news conference on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in London, England, Wednesday. Pool Photo by Betty Laura Zapata/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Britain will host a virtual summit Thursday to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz after»»»
American University of Sharjah announces distance learning till end of semester
Sharjah: The American University of Sharjah (AUS) on Wednesday announced extension of online learning for the remainder of the semester. In a heartfelt message to the AUS community, Chancellor Dr Tod Laursen acknowledged the toll the uncertainty had taken and said the university had heard its stude»»»
Germany Growth Forecasts Slashed as Mideast War Hits Economy
Leading economic institutes more than halved their growth forecast for Germany on Wednesday, warning that the energy shock caused by the Middle East war would hit Europe's top economy hard. A group of leading institutes slashed their joint GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 0.6 percent, down from a Se»»»
Huge Fire after Drone Attack Hits Engine Oil Warehouse in Iraqi Kurdistan
A drone strike caused a massive fire at the storage facilities of an engine oil firm in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan on Wednesday, the regional government and the company said. Iraq has been increasingly and unwillingly drawn into the war started by Israel and the US on February 28, with strikes tar»»»
Israel rejects French defense ties amid dispute over blocked ammo flight
Israel’s Defense Ministry has announced retaliatory steps against France after US President Donald Trump openly criticized the European NATO member for refusing to allow access to its airspace for arms shipments being delivered to the Middle East. Posting on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump described»»»
Qatar rank 55th globally, while France advance to top of FIFA rankings
ZURICH: The Qatari national team ranked 55th globally in the FIFA World Ranking with 1454.96 points. France moved up to the top of the ranking with 1877.32 points, while Spain dropped to second place with 1876.40 points, and Argentina fell to third with 1874.81 points.France reached the top spot fo»»»
Russia Poised to Dominate High-Tech’s Lifeblood as War on Iran Chokes Helium Flows
The current squeeze on helium hands Russia—holder of roughly 28% of global reserves— a strategic opening to boost its role in a market thrown into chaos by the war on Iran, says Russian National Energy Security Fund expert Igor Yushkov. Global shipments of helium - a byproduct of natural gas extrac»»»
Iran’s block of Hormuz oil flows is ‘global economic extortion,’ says UAE’s Al Jaber
Dubai: Iran’s disruption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz amounts to “global economic extortion” that risks destabilising economies far beyond the Middle East, according to Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber. The UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of»»»
Jordanian Air Force intercepts one Iranian missile, 2 drones in past 24 hours
Amman: The Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) on Wednesday announced that the Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted one missile and two drones launched from Iran, which targeted Jordanian territory over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Public Security Directorate spokesperson said the relevant units handle»»»
Albania Says Recent Cyber Attacks Caused No Irreparable Damage
A series of cyber attacks targeting key public institutions in Albania in recent weeks have not caused significant or irreparable damage, according to Economy Minister Delina Ibrahimaj. The attacks are reported to have affected systems linked to parliament, the national postal service and, most rec»»»
Iran attacks threaten global aviation, UN aviation body ICAO says
Dubai: UN aviation watchdog International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has issued a strong condemnation of attacks attributed to Iran, describing them as unlawful acts that pose a direct threat to the safety of international civil aviation. At its 237th session in Montreal on April 1, the ICA»»»
Private sector added 62,000 jobs in March, driven by small employers - UPI.com
Private sector hiring in the United States remained steady in March, bolstered by small businesses, the ADP National Employment Report said Wednesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- Private sector hiring in the United States remained steady in March, bolstered by smal»»»
GERB-UDF Has Been Strongest, Most Consistent Supporter of Education System - Top-of-the-List Candidate in Stara Zagora
The GERB–UDF coalition has provided the strongest and most consistent support for the education system and will continue to do so, the coalition's top-of-the-list candidate in Stara Zagora, Krasimir Valchev, has told teachers at a meeting in the city, according to the GERB press centre. The discuss»»»
Over 102,000 Citizens and Organization Representatives Sought Ombudsman's Assistance in 2025
More than 102,000 citizens and representatives of organizations sought assistance from the Ombudsman institution in 2025, according to its annual report submitted to the National Assembly and sent to the media on Wednesday by the Ombudsman's press office. A total of 102,138 citizens and representat»»»
US–NATO rift deepens: Is Trump preparing for an exit?
The future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is under renewed scrutiny after US President Donald Trump signalled he is considering pulling Washington out of the alliance, amid growing tensions with European partners over the Iran conflict. Trump’s remarks — coupled with warnings from»»»
In Israel's north, war-weary residents feel abandoned by government
Whenever war rocks northern Israel, residents of Kiryat Shmona live their lives to the rhythm of rocket sirens. Young people have left the city, and those who remain feel neglected by the government. Some mere three kilometers from Lebanon, this northern settlement is living through its second war »»»
30 killed in Russian military transport aircraft crash in Crimea - UPI.com
Ukrainian rescuers at the scene of another Antonov AN-26 crash near Chuguyev city in Kharkiv province in September 2020 in which 26 Ukrainian military personnel, most of them cadets, were killed. File Photo by Sergey Khrupov/EPA-EFE April 1 (UPI) -- At least 30 passengers and crew were killed when »»»
Trump: Iran asked for cease-fire, will address nation on war - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that Iran has asked for a cease-fire. He said he told them only if the Strait of Hormuz is open. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said on Truth Social Wednesday that Iran asked for a cease-fire, but he »»»
Sniper shooting becomes official sport in Russia
The Russian Ministry of Sport has recognised shooting with sniper rifles as a new official sporting discipline. A ministerial decree states that “military precision shooting” has been included in the official Russian register of sports. The decree was signed by Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev on »»»
US to Leave Iran 'Pretty Quickly' and Return if Needed, Trump Tells Reuters
The United States will be "out of Iran pretty quickly" and could return for "spot hits" if needed, President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday, hours before he was scheduled to make a primetime address to the nation. Trump also said he would express his disgust with NATO for what he considers »»»
Saudi Arabia unveils rare 1,000-year-old Quran manuscript
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library has revealed a 1,000-year-old manuscript titled “Gharib Al Quran”, authored by the early scholar Abu Ubaidah Mamar Ibn Al Muthanna. The manuscript, dating to the fourth century, consists of 23 folios measuring 17 by 22 cm. It is written in clear A»»»
What happened to Middle East air travel in just 33 days?
Dubai: The regional aviation map has changed completely in just over a month. Airspace restrictions, temporary closures, and safety-driven rerouting have forced airlines to suspend some flights, reduce schedules, and reroute many services along longer corridors to avoid affected zones. The UAE’s Ge»»»
Carmaker Stellantis recalls 700,000 hybrid vehicles
Paris, France: Carmaker Stellantis has recalled 700,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide -- including Fiat, Jeep, Citroen and Peugeot brands -- over a problem that could cause a fire in the engine, Germany's vehicle regulator KBA has said. The carmaker confirmed Wednesday it had registered 36 incidents co»»»
Watch: N.C. horse performs record-breaking 38 tricks in 3 minutes - UPI.com
March 31 (UPI) -- A North Carolina horse showed off his skills by performing 38 tricks in under three minutes, earning a Guinness World Record in the process. Gringo, a 19-year-old white mustang trained by his owner, Lauryn Zepeda, performed tricks including dancing, kicking a ball, waving a flag, »»»
Snake at British college gives virgin birth for a second time - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A snake named Ronaldo gave birth to 12 babies without the participation of a mate two years after giving virgin birth to 14 babies. Photo courtesy of the City of Portsmouth College March 31 (UPI) -- A Brazilian rainbow boa snake living at England's City of Portsmouth College gave birth to »»»
NASA Counts Down for First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half a Century
NASA is set to launch four astronauts as soon as Wednesday evening on a 10-day flight around the moon, marking the most ambitious US space mission in decades and a major step toward returning humans to the lunar surface before China's first crewed landing. NASA mission managers on Monday polled "go»»»
Israeli media: Sirens sound again in Nahariya and its surroundings - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Sirens sound again in Nahariya and its surroundings 01-04-2026 15:46 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran Ready to Sustain War fo»»»
CONECT voices concern over tighter import financing rules
TUNIS, April 1 (TAP) – The Tunisian Confederation of Citizen Enterprises (CONECT) expressed on Wednesday its “deepest concerns” over the repercussions of the new Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) circular tightening financing conditions for imports...»»»
Mali: EXPO 2027 Serbia's biggest growth opportunity
MADRID - EXPO 2027 Belgrade is our biggest growth opportunity and we will present Serbia in the right way at the event, Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali has told the Spanish El Mundo daily in an interview. Speaking about Serbia's EU accession, Mali said a decision on the mat»»»
Iran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economy
ConflictsAsiaIran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economyDaniel AmeriThe US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel mills will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible ways. https://p.dw.com/p/5BUjfIran's Mobarakeh Steel company »»»
Yango Drive releases 2025 Mobility Report highlighting AI’s growing impact on UAE’s travel ecosystem
Yango Drive, the car rental service and part of the global tech company Yango Group, has published its 2025 Mobility Report, an industry analysis exploring how AI is reshaping mobility across the UAE. Based on publicly available government and market data, the report examines shifting traveller beh»»»
Look: Google celebrates the launch of Artemis II with a Doodle - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Google Doodle celebrates the upcoming launch of Artemis II Wednesday. Screenshot courtesy of Google Doodle April 1 (UPI) -- Google's Doodle Wednesday celebrates the launch of Artemis II. The historic mission will send astronauts around the moon and back for the first time in over 50 years.»»»
Sharjah allows remote work for mums in government sector
Sharjah has introduced remote working for employed mothers in the government sector, aiming to support work-life balance and family stability, officials said. Hesham Suhail Al Qahtani, Director of HR Systems at the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, said the new policy allows working mothers wi»»»
Oil Slides as Middle East Uncertainty Keeps Markets on Edge
Oil reversed earlier gains on Wednesday as uncertainty over the situation in the Middle East unnerved markets and US President Donald Trump again suggested the US-Israeli war with Iran could be nearing an end. The front-month Brent contract for June fell $1.06, or 1%, to $102.91 per barrel at 1106 »»»
Iranian Authorities Warned Bulgaria Not to Let US Use Airports
Iranian authorities warned NATO member Bulgaria last month not to let the US use its airports for planes participating in military operations in Iran, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Earlier on Wednesday, Stanislav Balabanov, a deputy with the "There is Such People" party, showed a note fro»»»
Latest developments: Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks
The Israeli army targeted Wednesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon including Houmin al-Tahta, al-Mansouri, Khiam, Harees, Kawnin, Beit Yahoun, Haddatha, al-Tiri, Hanine, al-Qawzah, Beit Leef, al-Ghandourieh, Kafra, al-Qlayleh, al-Henniyyeh, Maaroub, Dweir, Marjaoun, Maroun al-Ras, Marw»»»
Dubai’s timely stimulus sends strong signal of confidence
At a time when regional tensions are casting a shadow over global markets, Dubai’s latest economic stimulus could not have come at a better moment. The approval of Dh1 billion in incentives by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe»»»
Saudi Arabia: Travel to some countries comes with a ban
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced new penalties for citizens travelling to prohibited destinations, including fines of up to SR30,000 and travel bans of up to two years, under updated regulations approved by Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior. The fine is doubled for repeat o»»»
Vazrazhdane Says It Will Alert Prosecution Service over "Cabinet's Decision to Allocate BGN 34 Mln to Ukraine"
In a declaration read from Parliament's rostrum on behalf of Vazrazhdane on Wednesday, party leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that they would alert the prosecution service over a government decision to allocate BGN 34 million to Ukraine, as well as a ten-year cooperation agreement signed with Ukrain»»»
'Foreign' drone detected in Finland: police
Helsinki: Finnish police told AFP Wednesday that a "foreign" drone had been spotted on a frozen lake near Finland's border with Russia and media reported that it was Ukrainian. The "foreign unmanned aircraft" was detected on the ice of Lake Pyhajarvi in Parikkala in eastern Finland on Tuesday, two »»»
UAE: New rules for remote working
Working from home in the UAE does not translate into lighter rules or more flexible obligations. Behind the convenience of remote setups lies a framework just as firm as that governing office-based roles — where employees remain bound by the same working hours, performance benchmarks and legal resp»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters confronted an Israeli warplane in the skies over southern Lebanon with a surface-to-air missile: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters confronted an Israeli warplane in the skies over southern Lebanon with a surface-to-air missile: Hezbollah Mili»»»
39 cultural properties in Lebanon placed under enhanced protection
UNESCO convened Wednesday an extraordinary meeting to strengthen the protection of cultural heritage in Lebanon, following the country’s request. The meeting - an extraordinary session of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict – led to granting provisio»»»