The Peninsula 7m

Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-off

Kennedy Space Center, United States: Four astronauts blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket Wednesday on a long-anticipated journey around the moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. With a thunderous roar that reverberated far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white»»»

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UPI 7m

Strong undersea earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one - UPI.com

People inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Thursday, April a, 2026. A 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island in Eastern Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning, Indonesia's BMKG geological agency said. »»»

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Gulf News 7m

Dubai calls for vigilance amid surge in online rumours

Dubai: The government of Dubai has called on residents to stay informed with facts amid the rapid spread of misinformation and rumours on social media. Daily posts claiming statements such as ‘I hear explosions in Dubai,’ “’ubai faces severe shortage of goods,’ or ‘Life in Dubai has come to a stand»»»

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Al Awsat 9m

Iraq’s Oil Hub Slows to a Crawl as Strait of Hormuz Shutdown Strangles Exports

Iraqi oil fields once alive with the buzz of workers are nearly deserted. Ports that pulsed with the churn of cargo have fallen still, the din of commerce replaced by the soft rhythm of waves. A month after the war in Iran started, workers at ports and oil fields in the province of Basra, where alm»»»

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Actmedia 19m

New measures regarding decarbonization of energy sector; commitments assumed in PNRR and CE are maintained

The Government approved an emergency ordinance that introduces new measures for the decarbonization of the energy sector, in accordance with the commitments assumed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and with the requirements of the European Commission.According to a press rel»»»

Actmedia 19m

Retele Electrice Romania modernized the electricity grid in Dascalu and Petrachioaia localities

The modernization of the distribution network in Dascalu and Petrachioaia localities is part of the project "Increasing the security of electricity supply of Dascalu and Petrachioaia localities through the modernization of the Petrachioaia – Ilfov County line" financed through the Modernization Fun»»»

Actmedia 20m

Etem Gestamp & Rezolv Energy Sign Landmark Bulgaria-Romania PPA

Etem Gestamp, the Sofia-based joint venture between Viohalco Group and Spain’s Gestamp Group focused on aluminium extrusion and processing for the automotive industry, and Rezolv Energy, the Actis-backed independent power producer, have signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) in Bu»»»

Actmedia 20m

PPC Blue Romania will install 7 hyper-fast charging stations for electric vehicles at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport

The 7 stations of 200 kW each will be installed by June 29th The contract was awarded through a public tender PPC Blue Romania, part of the PPC group of companies in Romania, has won the auction organised by the Bucharest Airports National Company to install 7 hyper-fast charging stations for elect»»»

The Peninsula 26m

Lebanon President lauds Qatar's support for Lebanese people

Beirut: President of Lebanon H E General Joseph Aoun met yesterday with Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. At the outset of the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the President of Lebanon, wishing His E»»»

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Sana 28m

Syria–Germany air transport deal to boost civil aviation sector

Damascus, April 2 (SANA) The head of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority said Wednesday that a newly signed air transport agreement with Germany marks a significant step toward developing civil aviation in Syria, strengthening bilateral cooperation and aligning the sector with international standar»»»

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Novinite 29m

Russian National Detained in Burgas After Police Find Ammunition and Rifle with Scope

A police operation in Burgas has led to the discovery of a significant quantity of ammunition and a weapon equipped with optics in a residential property in the Ostritsata-2 area, near the Banevo district. The search was carried out on April 1 by officers from the Criminal Police Department of the »»»

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Gulf News 30m

Airfares soar as war disrupts jet fuel supply

Dubai: In just over a month, the global aviation industry has undergone a dramatic shift, with airfares climbing sharply across major routes, including from the UAE. What was once a relatively stable pricing environment has become volatile, as airlines grapple with rising fuel costs, reduced capaci»»»

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Gulf News 30m

TotalEnergies and Masdar to form $2.2 billion joint venture

Dubai: A new Abu Dhabi-based energy platform is taking shape to capture Asia’s surging electricity demand, with Masdar and TotalEnergies committing $2.2 billion to a joint venture that will consolidate their renewable energy operations across nine countries. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

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Naharnet 30m

Trump says Iran war almost over, warns of weeks more heavy strikes

President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will "finish the job" in Iran soon as "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," offering a full-throated defense of the war Wednesday night in his first national address since the conflict began more than a month ago. He used his platform before a w»»»

The Peninsula 31m

MoPH marks World Autism Awareness Day, reinforces commitment to inclusion

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health 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»»»

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UPI 31m

On This Day, April 2: Pope John Paul II dies at 84 - UPI.com

On April 2, 2005, Pope John Paul II, head of the Roman Catholic Church for more than a quarter century, died at his Vatican apartment. 1 of 6 | Bishop Robert Hermann celebrates a mass in honor of the late Pope John Paul II at the Cathedral Bascillica in St. Louis on April 3, 2005. The pontiff died »»»

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Al Awsat 34m

Armenia's Underground Salt Clinic at Center of Alternative Medicine Debate

A mining cage drops deep beneath the Armenian capital, carrying asthma patients in helmets down into a salt cave clinic -- an alternative treatment center whose future is now at risk. State funding for the speleotherapy center in the Avan salt mine was recently cut as the small Caucasus nation roll»»»

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Al Awsat 34m

Australia PM Says Iran War Objectives Met, 'Not Clear' What More to Achieve

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the original aims of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved. Albanese called for de-escalation, noting that US-Israeli attacks had degraded Iran's air force, navy and military industrial base, r»»»

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Novinite 42m

Sofia Heating Price Hike Near 30% Sparks Backlash Over Household Costs

The Ombudswoman institution has voiced strong opposition to the proposed increase in heating prices in Sofia, which is expected to approach nearly 30 percent. According to the position sent by Ombudswoman Velislava Delcheva to the Chair of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC), Plamen M»»»

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MIA 42m

DTIDZ presents investment opportunities before Hungarian business community

Skopje, 30 March 2026 (MIA) - Directorate for Technological-Industrial Development Zones (DTIDZ) CEO Goce Dimovski presented the investment potentials and opportunities that zones offer to foreign investors before the Hungarian business community, in the framework of a forum titled "Hungary - North»»»

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Actmedia 42m

Romania posted a 6% unemployment rate in February, with high youth unemployment at 28.2%

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Romania was 6% in February, the same as reported in January, according to data published on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to the same source, the number of unemployed people (aged 15-74) in February 2026 was estimated »»»

Actmedia 43m

Poll: 35% of Romanian employees willing to find additional acitivity for extra incomes

Three quarters of Romanian employees (75%) feel a high financial pressure because of the latest wave of price rises, while a third of them (35%) say they are ready to find an additional activity for an extra income, an opinion poll released by eJobs on Tuesday shows. According to data centralised b»»»

Actmedia 43m

Deputy PM Gheorghiu: Reform of state-owned companies is a very important signal for foreign investors

The reform of state-owned companies is an extremely important signal for foreign investors, as any market disruption resulting from state support in certain areas presents risks for investors, Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu said on Wednesday, on the third day of the regional conference The Ec»»»

Actmedia 43m

Grindeanu: My colleagues told me that they no longer want us to continue in this form

Social-democrat (PSD) chairman Sorin Grindeanu claims that, following the five regional meetings held so far with party organizations, his colleagues have told him that they no longer wish to continue "in this form" within the governing coalition."We had five regional meetings, as you well know, in»»»

The Peninsula 43m

Qatar Reads returns with family reading booth

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, from April 1 to April 22. The activation aims to deepen engagement with the Family Reading Programme (FRP), a structu»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

Strike in Darfur Kills Senior Figure in RSF-backed Government

A senior figure in a Sudanese coalition that formed a government backed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was killed in a strike by the Sudanese army on his home in Nyala, South Darfur, late Tuesday, while Health Minister Alaaeldin Naqd and others survived. Mohamed Hassan al-Taishi, prime minister »»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Chery breaks six million mark, global expansion continues

Doha, Qatar: Since entering 2026, the global automotive industry has been undergoing a dual cycle of structural adjustment and technological restructuring. In this complex market environment, Chery has demonstrated robust growth resilience and strategic focus. According to the latest data released »»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Qatar Press Centre discusses ways to support Sudanese journalists with envoy

Doha, Qatar: Director General of Qatar Press Centre (QPC), Sadiq Mohammed Al-Amari met with Ambassador of Sudan to Qatar H E Badreddine Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed. They discussed ways to enhance media cooperation and reviewed the most prominent challenges facing Sudanese journalists amidst the ongoing»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Qatar takes part in high-level Arab talks on older persons in Tripoli

Tripoli: The State of Qatar has taken part in a high-level Arab event on implementing the Arab strategy for older persons, held in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya, H E Dr Khalid Mohammed bin Zaben Al Dosari, represented the country at the event.»»»

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DW 53m

Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?

BusinessUnited States of AmericaWealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?Timothy RooksGrowing income inequality and public displays of billionaire power are increasing calls for new income and wealth taxes aimed at the world's richest individuals. Can wealth ever be taxed fairly? h»»»

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The Peninsula 55m

Qatar’s rental market sees strong growth in 2025

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate rental market has shown strong growth, supported by rising activity and sustained demand, the Public Authority for Real Estate Regulatory Affairs (Aqarat) has said. In a post on its X account, Aqarat reported that the number of rental contracts signed in 2025 has ex»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QF schools strengthen safety preparedness as in-person learning resumes

Doha, Qatar: With several schools under Qatar Foundation (QF) resuming in-person classes, enhanced safety measures and emergency preparedness drills are being prioritised to ensure the wellbeing of students and staff amid the current regional situation. Qatar Foundation continues to reinforce its c»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar ports demonstrate operational strength across throughput in March

Doha, Qatar: Qatar ports (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) witnessed growth in handling of the container and cargo volumes in March this year. Mwani Qatar stated in a post on its X platform, yesterday “Ports received over 44,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in March 2026, in addition to handling appr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Judicial ‘lessons learned’ service launched

Doha, Qatar: The Case Studies and Analysis Department at the State Cases Affairs Sector has announced the introduction of a new service titled “Lessons Learned.” The Ministry of Justice, in a statement, said that this service provides summaries and key takeaways from final court rulings that have b»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

'Israel is exploiting Iran war to kill a Palestinian state'

In a wide-ranging conversation with Al Majalla, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin gave a measured yet unwavering assessment of where the Palestinian cause stands—and where it must go. She argues that Israel's conduct since the 1993 Oslo Accords has not only strained the peace pr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al Wajba clinch Al Thumama Tournament title

Doha, Qatar: Al Wajba clinched the title of the third Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament with a 1-0 victory over Al Rayyan in the final, capping a strong run in the youth competition for players aged 10 to 14. The champions received QR7,000 along with gold medals, while the team’s captain marked the occ»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Israel war on Iran, Day 34: What UAE residents need to know today

From missile interceptions near Abu Dhabi to travel, education and price updates, here’s what UAE residents need to know today as regional tensions continue to impact daily life. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Missile intercepted near Abu Dhabi e»»»

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The Barents Observer 1h

Northern Fleet soldiers killed in plane crash in occupied Crimea

A military An-26 aircraft crashed into rocky terrain east of Sevastopol, killing seven crew members and 23 personnel on board. The Soviet-built turboprop aircraft went down at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 31 March, Russia’s Ministry of Defence said, citing a technical malfunction as the preliminary ca»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QEF Cup kicks off today

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) Cup, part of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026, will kick off today and will run for four days at the Longines Arena of Al Shaqab. More than 170 riders, including ranked riders representing 21 countries, will compete in one- to five-star categories for»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

France reclaims top spot, Qatar climb to 55

Doha, Qatar: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 runners-up France are at the top of FIFA Men’s World Rankings for the first time since September 2018 Spain while Argentina have dropped down to second and third place, respectively. World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar, who have also qualified for the 2026 tournament, »»»

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France24 1h

Artemis II launches historic flyby lunar mission with diverse crew

Four astronauts – three Americans and one Canadian – blasted off Wednesday on NASA’s Artemis II, humanity’s first lunar flight in over 50 years. The 32-storey rocket soared from Kennedy Space Center, marking the start of a decade-long plan for sustainable Moon exploration and a future landing near »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Fires Missiles at Israel after Trump Threatens Weeks of Strikes

Israel said it came under Iranian missile fire on Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Iranian republic into the "Stone Ages" with heavy strikes in the next two to three weeks. In a speech from the White House, Trump sought to reassure war-weary Americans that the militar»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Small improvised bomb explodes in central Athens, no injuries

A small gas-canister bomb exploded early Thursday outside a block of flats in central Athens, police said, causing minor damage and no injury. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack and the target was unclear. The pre-dawn blast damaged the entrance to the building on the cor»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Awqaf Ministry resumes Principles of Islamic Sciences programme

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has resumed its educational programme, “Principles of Islamic Sciences,” delivered by a distinguished group of specialized preachers, as part of its ongoing “Ta’seel wa Tahseel” (Foundation and Attainment) initiative. Organized by the Departmen»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar joins Nice Agreement on International Classification of Goods and Services

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced yesterday that Qatar has joined the Nice Agreement on the International Classification of Goods and Services, as part of efforts to enhance investor services and modernize its legislative and regulatory framework in line with global devel»»»

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UPI 1h

Democrats assail, Republicans praise Trump's Iran war addresss - UPI.com

Democrats criticized while Republicans praised President Donald Trump's Wednesday night address to the nation on the war in Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Democrats late Wednesday lambasted President Donald Trump's Iran war address to the nation for shifting ti»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Gold Prices Retreat as Trump Threatens Further Attacks on Iran

Gold retreated from two-week highs on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said that Washington would continue its military campaign in Iran in the coming weeks, pushing crude prices sharply higher and dampening hopes of interest rate cuts. Spot gold was down 2% at $4,664.39 per ounce, as of 04»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Takes a Dig at Macron, Saying Wife Treats Him 'Badly'

US President Donald Trump made fun of the French president and his wife during a private lunch Wednesday, as he lambasted NATO allies for not joining the war against Iran that has roiled the Middle East. "We didn't need them, but I asked anyway," Trump told a private lunch in a video posted briefly»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MSDF launches unified platform to streamline services

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family has announced the launch of a unified digital platform that encompasses all its public services, marking a significant step in its digital transformation and efforts to enhance accessibility and efficiency. This initiative is expected to si»»»

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