Nigeria army says killed 65 'bandits' in single operation
Nigeria's military has killed more than 60 members of criminal gangs known as bandits, blamed for most of the country's mass kidnappings, said a Sunday security report seen by AFP. The offensive was carried out in the northwestern Zamfara state where police on Saturday confirmed a mass kidnapping c»»»
Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem and Tehran
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. »»»
UAE becomes top 10 global exporter, from $949 billion in 2021 to $1.637 trillion 2025, WTO figures show
ABU DHABI: In a historic first, the UAE has become one of the world’s top 10 exporting countries, according to the latest figures from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) “World Trade Prospects and Statistics” report. This achievement reflects the UAE’s position as a vital hub on international sup»»»
4 Asians injured in Khorfakkan Port fragments incident
SHARJAH: A Nepalese national has sustained severe injuries and was transported to hospital following a fragments incident at Khorfakkan Port today. Three Pakistani nationals likewise sustained minor to moderate injuries caused by same falling fragments following a successful interception by UAE air»»»
Jordan intercepts missiles, UAVs in 24 hours
AMMAN: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced today that Iranian forces targeted the Kingdom’s territory with two missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the past 24 hours. The Jordan News Agency (Petra), quoting the Military Media Directorate, confirmed that the Royal Jordanian Air For»»»
Syria: Two arrested over attack on UAE embassy
Security units affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Interior have arrested two suspects, identified as “M.S.” and “Sh.A.”, whose involvement in the attack on the UAE Embassy premises has been confirmed. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the ministry said it had immediately init»»»
LF official and 2 others killed in Israeli strike on apartment in Ain Saadeh
An Israeli strike targeted an apartment in a residential building in Ain Saadeh on Sunday, a town east of Beirut in the hills overlooking the city, the state-run National News Agency reported. The area had until now been spared clashes between Hezbollah and Israel, which on Sunday stepped up its st»»»
Abu Dhabi to train 20,000 frontline personnel
The Government of Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a strategic plan to train 20,000 frontline personnel, including both healthcare and non-healthcare workers across healthcare facilities, emergency medical services, security entities, and other critical sectors involved in responding to major »»»
France planning a 400% surge in drone stocks as it moves toward ‘war economy’ – Politico
France is seeking to quadruple its stockpile of kamikaze drones and drastically expand missile arsenals by the end of the decade, Politico reported on Friday, citing a draft military planning law which describes the push as preparations for a “war economy.” According to the 64-page-long document se»»»
Sheikh Mohammed: 'Betting on the UAE is a bet on growth'
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that the UAE has entered the world’s top 10 exporters of goods for the first time, according to the latest report by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a pos»»»
Man charged with 18 counts of injuring parade-goers in Louisiana crash - UPI.com
The city of Broussard, La., was the scene of an incident on Saturday in which a local man was charged with driving his car into a crowd of parade-goers, inflicting multiple injuries. Authorities charged Todd Landry, 57, with 18 counts of negligent injury and driving while intoxicated. Photo courtes»»»
Qatar Reads returns to Doha Festival City with an immersive family reading booth
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library (QNL) dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, one of the country’s vibrant community destinations, from April 1 to 22. The activation aims to de»»»
Israel Says Haifa Residential Building Suffers Direct Hit in Iran Attack
The Israeli military and medics said on Sunday that a missile fired from Iran hit a residential building in the northern city of Haifa, injuring four people. The building was hit by a "direct impact of a missile", the military told AFP. When asked if it was a missile fired from Iran, it said: "Yes.»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers at Ghadmatha Hill in the town of Ainata with a rocket barrage: statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Meron air operations and control base in northern occupied Palestine with a missile barrage: statement 21 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Metula with a rocket barrage: statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Anti-Corruption Bloc's Viktor Stoyanov Organizes Blood Donation Campaign in Ruse
Viktor Stoyanov, the top-of-the-list candidate of the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Ruse, announced that he is organizing a blood donation campaign, the coalition reported Sunday. He explained that blood donation has been his cause for more than two decades. "I have donated blood 68 times, and anyone who»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers at the Friz hill in the town of Ainatha with a rocket barrage: statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Nahariya settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Dubai RTA opens autism-friendly sensory rooms
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced dedicated sensory rooms for individuals with autism at Al Satwa and Oud Metha stations, in a move aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity across the public transport network. These specially designed spaces provide a calm an»»»
Zelenskyy in Syria to Discuss Security Cooperation with Sharaa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged to work for enhanced security in talks on Sunday with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region following the outbreak of the Iran war. Zelenskyy, continuing his tour of Middle East count»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters detonated an explosive device targeting an Israeli force near the town of Shamaa, inflicting confirmed casualties. The fighters then followed up by targeting the evacuation force that arrived at the scene with artillery fire: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Zionist Enemy Escalates War on Lebanon: Air Raids on South, Dahieh Leave Massacres and Massive Destruction
The Israeli enemy continued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, its barbaric aggression on Lebanon, launching a large number of air raids on South Lebanon towns and the southern suburb of Beirut (Dahieh). South LebanonThe Israeli enemy launched seven air strikes on residential areas in Kfar Hatta town, Sidon»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the al-Malikiyah site with a drone strike, achieving a direct hit: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Anwar Gargash praises Bahrain’s resilience in face of Iranian aggression
Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, paid rich tribute to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s resilience and unity in the face of what he described as blatant Iranian aggression, underscoring GCC’s solidarity at a time of heightened regional tensions. Get updated faster a»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Al-Sadr area and Ghadmatha hill in the town of Ainata with rocket barrages: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US rescues F15 airman from Iran as Trump, Israel ratchet up pressure – Ya Libnan
Share: By Phil Stewart and Menna Alaaeldin WASHINGTON U.S. special forces rescued a downed airman in Iran in a complex operation that averted a potential crisis for President Donald Trump, as the war entered its sixth week with little sign of progress in diplomatic efforts for a resolution. Trump a»»»
Who is the US airman rescued from Iran? Inside the mission that defied the odds
US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran last week, but Iran says the mission was "foiled". The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or fake images. Get update»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Lebanese health ministry reports 4 martyrs and 39 injuries in Israeli air strike on Jenah area, Beirut - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
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»»»
Finance min. urges strengthening direct online communication with taxpayers
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk called for strengthening direct online communication with taxpayers through chatbot, call centers and customer service platforms to ensure rapid responses and provide immediate support for them. Kouchouk made the remarks on Sunday, April 5, 2026, during a field tour »»»
UAE air defences intercept 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missiles and 50 drones from Iran on April 5
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Sunday that air defenses engaged 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missiles and 50 drones originating from Iran. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Since the start of Iran's brazen attacks, the UAE air defenses»»»
Drone attack causes fires at Kuwait Petroleum facilities; no injuries reported
Dubai: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) confirmed on Sunday that several of its operational facilities, including those of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), were targeted in a drone attack. The assault caused fires and significant material damage»»»
US So-Called Rescue Mission Ended in Complete Failure: Khatam al-Anbiya
The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has declared the so-called US military rescue operation a complete failure, describing it as a diversionary tactic and a hasty withdrawal carried out under the pretext of retrieving the pilot of a downed aircraft at an abandoned airport so»»»
France Condemns China’s Execution of a French Citizen Held on Death Row for 15 Years
France said China has executed a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after keeping him on death row for more than 15 years. Chan Thao Phoumy, 62, was executed in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, despite French authorities’ clemency appeals, the French Foreign Ministry said in a stat»»»
Dubai allows hotels, businesses to defer fees
Dubai: Dubai has approved a new set of economic measures allowing hotels and businesses to defer key fees for three months, as authorities move to ease short-term cost pressures across the economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The measures, ann»»»
Vazrazhdane Proposes Abolishing Delegated School Budgets, Says Top-of-the-List Candidate in Yambol
Closed schools and depopulated villages are the price of failed policies in the education sector, said Nikola Dimitrov, Vazrazhdane’s top-of-the-list candidate in Yambol, quoted by the party’s press office on Sunday. “Education is a cornerstone for the development of any country and the key to the »»»
Pakistan: FIA deploys AI system to track most wanted criminals in real time
Dubai: In a major step toward modernising law enforcement, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system capable of tracking wanted criminals by generating real-time visual updates of their appearance. The initiative, described as part o»»»
Humiliating Defeat : Iran Shoots Down Multiple US Warplanes in Failed Pilot Rescue MissionThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that Iranian forces have destroyed several US warplanes attempting to retrieve the pilot of a downed American fighter jet, dealing Washington a humiliating defeat.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that Iranian forces have destroyed several US warplanes attempting to retrieve the pilot of a downed American fighter jet, dealing Washington a humiliating defeat.In a statement on Sunday, the IRGC’s Public Relations Department said: “Following d»»»
Dubai Police issue 33,000 fines, seize 1,230 vehicles in crackdown on noisy and reckless drivers
Dubai Police have seized 1,230 vehicles and issued 33,372 traffic fines as part of the ongoing “Quiet Roads” initiative aimed at curbing disruptive driving behaviour and improving quality of life in residential communities. The campaign, led by the General Department of Traffic, focuses on reducing»»»
Pope Leo Marks First Easter as Pontiff with Call for Hope Amid Global Conflicts
Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to exercise hope against “the violence of war that kills and destroys,” saying “we need this song of hope today” as conflicts spread around the world. With the US-Israeli war on Iran in its second month and Russia’s ongoing cam»»»
Dubai issues new customs rules to route cargo via Oman amid logistics disruptions
Dubai: Dubai has introduced a detailed customs framework to reroute cargo through Oman, formalising procedures for a temporary land-based corridor aimed at easing pressure on disrupted sea and air routes. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The direct»»»
Bahrain intercepts 13 drones in 24 hours, destroys 466 drones since Iran aggression
Dubai: The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) confirmed that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 13 drones over the past 24 hours, continuing to counter hostile attacks targeting the Kingdom. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Also Read: US–Is»»»
Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf states
Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over past weeks in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes th»»»
Air Strike Cuts Southern Iraq Off from Iran
A US air strike hit the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran on Saturday, killing and wounding several people and halting trade and travel, in a sharp escalation that could signal a push by Washington to sever links between the two countries. The crossing, east of Iraq’s Basra and about 30 km (19 m»»»
Crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued in 'miraculous' operation, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "miraculous" and "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US History". Iranian media reported five people were killed in strikes during the rescue operation. Pres»»»
Middle East war live: Iran says five killed in strikes during US pilot rescue
Strikes killed five people overnight in Iran's southwest during the rescue of a missing US crewmember of a downed F-15 fighter jet, Iranian media reported Sunday. Iran also said that it destroyed three US aircrafts – two Black Hawk helicopters and one C-130 transport aircraft – during the»»»