UN urges Middle East parties to protect civilian infrastructure, uphold international law
NEW YORK: The United Nations has renewed its call for all parties to the conflict in the Middle East to comply with international law regarding the conduct of hostilities, emphasising that civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric urged all parties on Monday to»»»
Trump says US sent weapons to Iranian protesters in January
The US sent “a lot” of weapons to Iranian protesters during unrest in January, President Donald Trump has told Fox News. The demonstrations, initially driven by economic grievances and marred by violence, were openly incited at the time by Trump, who threatened the Iranian authorities with retaliat»»»
Orion spacecraft sets record for furthest distance travelled by humans in space
WASHINGTON: The Orion spacecraft has established a new record for the furthest distance travelled by a crewed vehicle in human history during its Artemis II mission, NASA has announced. In a live broadcast, the space agency confirmed that the vessel reached its closest approach to the Moon, marking»»»
Trump administration rescinds DOE deals on transgender discrimination in schools - UPI.com
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday announced that it is rescinding parts of Title IX agreements on LGBTQ student protection that were reached during the Obama and Biden administrations that it calls burdensome and put girls and women at risk. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Ap»»»
Jordan managing regional risks, affirms readiness for rising oil prices
QNA Amman An official source at the Jordanian Ministry of Energy confirmed that the current regional escalation poses direct challenges to the reliability of energy supplies and routes in the region, given the uncertainty in the markets and the high level of geopolitical risks. In a statement to Qa»»»
Draw for Amir Cup volleyball quarter-finals held
QNA Doha The draw for the quarter-finals stage of Amir Cup Volleyball Championship 2025-26 was held at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters on Monday. The draw resulted in balanced matches that reflect the close technical levels of all the clubs, with Al Rayyan meeting Qatar SC, Al Wakrah facin»»»
QPC, Middle East Council discuss AI’s impact on war coverage
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Center (QPC), in collaboration with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, hosted an online panel discussion on Monday titled “Media Coverage of the Iran War in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” bringing together leading academics and media professio»»»
Dreama launches 2026-2030 strategy to bolster orphans empowerment programmes
QNA Doha Qatar’s Orphan Care Center (Dreama) has launched its 2026–2030 strategy, aimed at strengthening care and empowerment programmes for orphans. The launch event was held under the patronage of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, and attended by se»»»
QU highlights tech innovation to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder
Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on the second of April under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Matters,” Qatar University (QU) marked the occasion by highlighting its academic and research efforts aimed at supporting individuals wi»»»
CGB, MoJ, MoL introduce legal path to labour market initiative
QNA Doha The Ministries of Justice and Labour, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) have launched the “legal path to the labour market” initiative during a meeting organised with the participation of a number of job seekers who recently graduated in the legal field, as part»»»
Labour minister chairs National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking periodic meeting
QNA Doha Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, chairman of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking (NCCHT), chaired the Committee’s periodic meeting on Monday. The meeting reviewed progress on the National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking (2024-2026), which aims to unify»»»
Ooredoo bags ‘Rawda’ Award for Excellence in Social Work in private sector category
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has been awarded the “Rawda” Award for Excellence in Social Work, marking a national achievement that reflects its strong commitment to creating positive and sustainable social impact through meaningful initiati»»»
Vodafone Qatar introduces new portfolio of business mobile and fixed plans
Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has launched a new portfolio of Business Mobile and Fixed plans, designed to support organisations across Qatar with reliable connectivity, greater flexibility, and affordable, simplified choices. The new portfolio introduces Business Postpaid, Business Unli»»»
Sidra Medicine highlights family-centred care advances, expansion plans to mark World Health Day 2026
Tribune News Network Doha To mark World Health Day on April 7, Sidra Medicine has reinforced its role as a research-driven, patient-centred healthcare organisation by announcing its latest service launches and expansion plans for 2026. Prof. Ibrahim Janahi, chief medical officer at Sidra Medicine, »»»
Oral, systemic health link discussed at WCM-Q Grand Rounds
Tribune News Network Doha The powerful connection between oral health and systemic health was discussed at the latest edition of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. Dr. Zainab Malaki, a consultant in periodontology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSFT) and»»»
QRCS set to distribute 8,875 food parcels to needy people in Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is proceeding with the Qatari humanitarian aid programme for the people of Sudan, with a new batch of food aid launched in cooperation with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), for the benefit of poor and affected families in three st»»»
California records second-ever snowless April 1 at key location - UPI.com
For only the second time in recorded history, no measurable snow was found at Phillips Station, Calif., on April 1 during the California Department of Water Resources' snow survey. It was the worst number on record except for April 1, 2015, when there was no snow on the ground at all. The Californi»»»
Ivaylo Naydenov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Bulgaria Can for Pernik 14th and Vratsa 6th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivaylo Na»»»
Hristo Radev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Targovishte 28th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Hristo Ra»»»
Krasimir Kamenov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Vidin 5th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»
Ivan Ivanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Haskovo 29th and Stara Zagora 27th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivan Ivan»»»
Hamid Hamid Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement for Rights and Freedoms for Gabrovo 7th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Hamid Ham»»»
Krasimir Aleksiev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Treti Mart (March 3) for Gabrovo 7th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»
Radoslav Zhivkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Vidin 5th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Radoslav »»»
Georgi Georgiev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Lovech 11th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Georgi Ge»»»
Galya Karneva Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Glas Naroden [People’s Voice] for Blagoevgrad 1st and Sofia 24th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Galya Kar»»»
Syrian Chambers of Commerce discuss enhancing cooperation with Turkish TÜSİAD
Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) The Director-General of the Syrian Federation of Chambers of Commerce , Amer al-Homsi, held talks with a delegation from the General Assembly of the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD), headed by its Ankara representative Baris Orhan, ways to enhance economic a»»»
Opinion | Why Kwibuka 32 Matters: A Reflection for Egypt and the World
On April 7, Rwanda will mark 32 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi. “Kwibuka”, which means to remember, is an annual period of solemn reflection when we come together to honour the victims, unite in our collective grief and renew our commitment to continue to build a better future for all R»»»
Trump sets Iran deadline as regional military escalation deepens
U.S. President Donald Trump said that “Tuesday is Iran’s deadline,” adding that the conflict could end “very quickly” if Tehran complies with U.S. demands, while reiterating that the central objective remains preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Trump noted that U.S. officials, includin»»»
Egypt FM Abdelatty holds talks with Germany, Canada and Estonia to contain regional tensions
Egypt is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to prevent the region from sliding into “comprehensive chaos” and instability, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Monday during high-level discussions with counterparts from Germany, Canada, and Estonia. In separate phone calls with German Foreign M»»»
Government advances restructuring of NIB to strengthen development role: Planning Minister
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Chair of the National Investment Bank (NIB), chaired a meeting of the Bank’s Board of Directors to review progress on its ongoing restructuring, aimed at strengthening its role as the government’s development and investment arm. The me»»»
CI Capital closes EGP 2.21bn securitisation issuance for Halan Consumer Finance
CI Capital, a leading financial services group, announced on Monday the successful completion of an EGP 2.214bn securitised bond issuance on behalf of Capital for Securitisation, with Halan Consumer Finance acting as the originator. The issuance was structured across two tranches. The first tranche»»»
Egypt, Morocco sign wide-ranging cooperation deals on investment, industry and taxation
Egypt and Morocco signed a series of agreements on Monday spanning industrial cooperation, investment, and the avoidance of double taxation to strengthen bilateral relations, the Egyptian cabinet said. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch witnessed t»»»
Al-Sisi calls for tighter inflation control, flexible exchange rate policy
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday called for sustained efforts to curb inflation and maintain a flexible, unified exchange rate, while ensuring sufficient foreign currency availability to support economic activity. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Central Ba»»»
Egypt launches fourth phase of smart green projects initiative
The Egyptian government on Monday launched the fourth phase of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (NISGP), as part of ongoing efforts to support the transition to a green economy and strengthen climate action at the local level. The ministries of local development, higher education an»»»
Man found dead by road in Pallini, authorities investigate
A 50-year-old man was found dead on Monday afternoon at the side of a road in Pallini, northeastern Athens. According to initial reports, the victim had cable ties around his neck. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.»»»
Minister of Public Works and Housing meets head of UN-HABITAT sub-regional office for Maghreb
Tunis, April 6 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing Slah Zouari met on Monday head of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat sub-regional office for the Maghreb, Aida Robbana. The meeting, held at the ministry...»»»
UAE fast-tracks new weight-loss pill, patients to weigh affordability, access
Dubai: The UAE has moved quickly to approve a new generation of weight-loss treatment, positioning itself among the first countries globally to make an oral GLP-1 therapy available. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The approval of Foundayo (orforgl»»»
Egypt launches engineering industries trade mission to Tunisia with 16 firms to boost exports
The Engineering Export Council of Egypt has launched a trade mission to Tunisia, bringing together 16 Egyptian companies as part of efforts to expand the global footprint of Egypt’s engineering exports. In a statement on Monday, the council said the mission is being organised in cooperation with th»»»
Egypt, Morocco explore deeper agricultural cooperation, trade and investment
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, held talks with Ahmed El Bouari, Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across the agricultural sector. The meeting took place»»»
Industry Minister reviews plans to boost mining value, local manufacturing
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an extensive meeting with Mohamed El-Sewedy, Chairperson of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and members of the Petroleum and Mining Chamber, led by Tamer Abdel Hamid Abu Bakr, to explore ways to maximise the value of Egypt’s mineral resources and deepe»»»
MCS signs MoU with Petroleum Ministry to strengthen cybersecurity in energy sector
Mideast Communication Systems (MCS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and develop skilled human capital across the petroleum sector, as part of broader efforts to support digital transformation in »»»
Cruise ship runs aground on reef at island near Fiji - UPI.com
April 6 (UPI) -- A cruise ship in Fiji ran aground at Monuriki Island, a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Fiji where the movie Cast Away was filmed. The ship is the 180-foot Fiji Princess, part of Blue Lagoon Cruises. It ran aground on a reef while visiting the island. All 30 passengers a»»»
Sheinbaum says TV coverage of oil spill hurting Veracruz tourism - UPI.com
Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel and restaurant businesses in the state of Veracruz. File Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA April 6 (UPI) -- Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel»»»
German envoy: President al-Sharaa’s visit reflects strong support for Syria
Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) Germany’s Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus Clemens Hach, said that President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s recent visit to Germany was “historic,” marking the first visit by a Syrian president in nearly five decades, and reflects Germany’s support for Syria in its post-liberation phase towa»»»
Military Intelligence Chiefs Conference for the Sahel and Mediterranean countries 2026 held in Tripoli
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, attended the opening of the 2026 Military Intelligence Chiefs Conference for the Sahel and Mediterranean countries, held in Tripoli today. Also present were Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, Major General »»»
Why Did US Bring So Much Hardware and Troops to Rescue One Pilot From Iran?
The US effort to rescue an F-15 pilot downed in Iran could indeed have been a cover for an attempt to seize Iran's uranium stockpile, considering the large number of aircraft, helicopters, and special forces personnel involved, Iranian and Middle Eastern affairs expert Farkhad Ibragimov tells Sputn»»»
Trump threatens 'complete demolition' of Iran's infrastructure - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump makes a statement on Iran from the White House press briefing room in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is prepared to destroy much of Iran's civilia»»»
President Saïed: " State is very capable of rooting out forces of destruction"
Tunis, April 6 (TAP)- The State - driven by the determination to embark on a new stage in building- is very capable of rooting out the forces of destruction which sneaked into administrations in a vain attempt to sabotage the country, President...»»»