Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Strikes Kill Seven
Gaza's civil defense rescue service said on Saturday that Israeli airstrikes in the Palestinian territory had killed seven people overnight, despite the fragile ceasefire in place since October last year. Mahmoud Bassal, spokesman for the group, which operates under the authority of the Hamas movem»»»
Dubai night beaches draw record crowds as visitors double
Dubai: Visitor numbers to Dubai’s night swimming beaches rose by 50 per cent last year compared to 2024, due to the growing demand for after-dark swimming activities across the emirate. According to Emarat Al Youm, Dubai Municipality said it is working on plans to expand the concept to additional p»»»
'Howl at the Moon': NASA's bid to boost space enthusiasm
Houston: When NASA flight director Zebulon Scoville was working a shift during the uncrewed Artemis I test flight, he realized the US space agency wasn't consistently livestreaming the spacecraft's journey to Earth. "They said, well, we don't have bandwidth, we've got to get all this vehicle and en»»»
Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after record-breaking lunar flyby
NASA celebrated late Friday as four astronauts splashed down safely off the California coast, completing the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years and marking a major milestone for the US space agency’s ambitions to return humans to the moon. The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts sp»»»
Artemis astronauts return to earth
NASA celebrated a triumphant return from the Moon late Friday as four astronauts splashed down safely off the California coast, completing the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years and marking a major milestone for the US space agency’s ambitions to return humans to deep space. Caitlin Bro»»»
Artemis II: “Taking care of space means taking care of Earth”
The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down as planned Friday off the California coast, capping the US space agency's successful crewed test mission around the Moon — the first such flyby in more than 50 years. Olivier Sanguy, Editor-in-Chief of Space News at the Cité de l'Espace in »»»
Why a 10-year-old Dubai student’s letter moved Sheikh Hamdan and KHDA officials
Dubai: A 10-year-old Indian student has shared her joy and pride after her letter to the leadership expressing gratitude for life in Dubai has been acknowledged by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of »»»
Dubai Police issue fresh alert on phone and SMS scams
Dubai: Dubai Police have renewed their warning to residents about a surge in fraud attempts involving fake phone calls and text messages posing as officials or bank staff. The alert comes as part of the force’s ongoing “Be Aware of Fraud” campaign, which aims to educate the public on how scammers a»»»
Bangladesh retain squad for first New Zealand ODIs
Dhaka: Bangladesh named an unchanged squad Saturday for the first two matches of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, the first announcement by the newly formed selection panel. The four-member panel, led by Habibul Bashar Sumon, opted to stick with the same group that featured »»»
Undersecretary of Defence Zoubi effuses about the forthcoming Flintlock military exercises in Sirte as a sign of progress in Libya’s unification
Abdelsalam Zoubi, Undersecretary of Defence in the Tripoli based Libyan government and Commander of the Western based 111 Brigade yesterday extoled the forthcoming between both former foes, the western and the Hafter-controlled eastern forces in mid-April in the central city of Sirte. Zoubi effuse»»»
Middle East war live: US delegation arrives in Pakistan for peace talks with Iranian officials
Top US officials landed in Islamabad on Saturday to meet with representatives from Iran for peace talks aimed at ending the six-week-old war that has killed thousands of people across the Middle East. Read our liveblog to follow the latest developments. • US Vice President JD Vance »»»
UAE praises resilience through national unity and effective institutions
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chai»»»
Kyrgyzstan releases Kazakhstani suspected of financing Kolbaev’s crime group - | 24.KG
A citizen of Kazakhstan, Anuar Zhetybaev, suspected of financing an organized criminal group linked to crime boss Kamchy Kolbaev, has been released in Kyrgyzstan. Orda.kz reports, citing his lawyer. Zhetybaev was detained in the summer of 2025 and held in the pre-trial detention facility of the Sta»»»
Reporters - Somalia, the Islamic State group's new front line in Africa
Jihadists from the Islamic State (IS) group have established a stronghold in Somalia’s Puntland region, operating largely undisturbed across a vast mountainous area after setbacks in Iraq and Syria and using it as a base for wider operations in Africa and beyond. Local authorities have launched a m»»»
US advances second oil reserve release amid Middle East conflict
Washington: The US Department of Energy said it had loaned 8.48 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to four companies, as part of a second round of releases aimed at easing fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict. The Department said the recipients were Gunvor »»»
Dozens Martyred as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Across Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon escalated sharply on Saturday, hitting multiple towns and residential areas across the Nabatieh district and beyond, leaving dozens martyred and causing extensive destruction to homes, infrastructure, and civilian facilities. Israeli warplanes launched a serie»»»
Dubai ties residency and property services in new move
Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and the Dubai Land Department have signed a memorandum of understanding to bring real estate and residency services under one system. The agreement, signed by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri and Omar Hamad Bu Sheha»»»
North Korean Leader Kim Backs China’s Push for ‘Multi-polar World’ in Talks with FM
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un voiced support for China’s push to build a “multi-polar world” and called for deeper ties between the traditional allies during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, state media said Saturday. During the meeting Friday, Kim said his government will fully s»»»
TikTok Removes 34 Election-Linked Accounts in Bulgaria Amid Manipulation Claims
TikTok has removed 34 accounts linked to what it described as coordinated inauthentic activity connected to Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections. The platform stated that the operation was aimed at artificially boosting political narratives in favor of the DPS party and was detected with the»»»
KHDA rolls out home-based learning options for children aged 0-6
Dubai: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has launched two new services that will allow private early childhood centres to offer centre-led home-based learning (CLHL) groups and centre-supervised home tutoring for children aged up to six years in home settings. The initiative has »»»
UK expected to shelve Chagos handover after Trump criticism: media reports
London: Britain is expected to shelve its plan to hand back the Chagos Islands after opposition from US President Donald Trump, media reports said on Saturday. Legislation to return the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius had run out of time in parliament and a new Chagos bill was not expected to»»»
South Korea President Clashes with Israel on Rights, Disinfo Claims
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday accused Israel of failing to "reflect" on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel decried him for amplifying social media "disinformation". The Seoul leader irked Israel's foreign ministry this week with his comments on a social medi»»»
Report: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Has Severe and Disfiguring Wounds
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed his father at the beginning of the war, three people close to his inner circle told Reuters. Khamenei's face was disfigured in the attack on the supreme leader's»»»
When News Cycles Meet Nightlife Economics: The Curious Rise of Digital Casinos
Scroll through a busy news feed and you’ll spot a pattern - economic jitters, tech pivots, shifting consumer habits. It’s not just policy or markets moving. Entertainment is morphing too, often in unexpected corners of the internet. Somewhere between fintech innovation and lifestyle spending, onlin»»»
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after lunar mission
WASHINGTON: NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have returned safely to Earth, completing the first crewed mission to travel around the Moon in more than 50 years. The Orion spacecraftsplashed downin the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 5:07pm local time (00:07 GMT) on Friday, following a high»»»
Number of Filed Conflict of Interest Reports Grows Nearly 2.5 Times in Q1 of 2026, Y/Y
The number of reports of conflicts of interest filed in the first quarter of 2026 increased nearly 2.5 times compared with the same period last year, the National Audit Office said on Saturday. The largest number of reports concern municipal councillors, mayors and school headteachers. For the peri»»»
Russia and Ukraine Set to Begin Easter Truce
A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter is set to begin on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday at 4:00 pm (1300 GMT) until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period, AFP said. »»»
UAE economy defies global turbulence, accelerates growth with strong resilience
The UAE economy has once again demonstrated exceptional resilience and agility in the face of global financial and geopolitical volatility, emerging as one of the fastest-recovering economies worldwide. Built on strong fiscal foundations, diversified growth strategies, and forward-looking policies,»»»
'A Perfect Mission': Artemis II Astronauts Return to Earth
An elated NASA late Friday was celebrating its successful voyage around the Moon, after four astronauts safely returned to Earth having completed the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years. The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts -- three Americans and one Canadian -- splashed down without a »»»
Egypt, Russia Hope to Speed up Construction of El Dabaa Nuclear Plant
Egypt and Russia are pushing to accelerate construction of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant and keep it on schedule. Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat stressed the need for closer coordination between Egyptian and Russian institutions to deliver the project. Meeting»»»
Cabinet introduces ban on drywall imports to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced a temporary restriction on the import of gypsum boards, panels, and similar products without ornamentation, faced with paper or cardboard, classified under the Foreign Economic Activity Commodity Nomenclature Code 6809 11 000 0. The ban on impor»»»
Investor protection strengthened: Disputes to be resolved through arbitration - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law introducing amendments to legislation on investments and arbitration courts. The document clarifies procedures for protecting investors and resolving investment disputes. In particular, it stipulates that disputes should first be settled through ne»»»
On This Day, April 11: Ill-fated Apollo 13 blasts off - UPI.com
On April 11, 1970, the Apollo 13 spacecraft was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on the third U.S. moon-landing mission. 1 of 6 | An Apollo 13 flight plan signed by astronauts James A. Lovell, John L. "Jack" Swigert and Fred W. Haise waits to be auctioned off at Sotheby's Space Exploration sale »»»
Iran Counts its Human, Material Losses in 5 Weeks of War
More than 125,000 civilian facilities have been damaged or destroyed in the US-Israeli attacks across Iran, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said on Friday. Pir-Hossein Kolivand told Iranian state television that around 100,000 homes and at least 23,500 shops were hit during the »»»
Pressure Mounts on Hamas as It Weighs Response on Disarmament
Diplomatic momentum is building around a Gaza ceasefire, as Hamas and other Palestinian factions prepare their final response to a “Board of Peace” plan on the movement’s disarmament and the second phase of the deal. Talks were set to begin in Cairo on Friday and Saturday, with more meetings possib»»»
US, Iran Teams in Pakistan ahead of 'Make-or-Break' Talks
Senior US and Iranian leaders were in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for negotiations to end their six-week-old war, although Tehran threw the talks into doubt by saying they could not begin without commitments on Lebanon and sanctions. The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance»»»
Turkish scholars praise exhibits at History Museum of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
An official delegation led by the Rector of the National Defense University of Turkey, historian, and academic Erhan Afyoncu paid a working visit to the National History Museum of Kyrgyzstan. The guests were welcomed by museum director, Professor Zhyldyz Bakashova. During the tour, the delegation w»»»
Sadyr Japarov opens new school in Aravan district of Osh region - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov arrived in Aravan district of Osh region, where he attended the opening of secondary school No. 47 named after Ergesh Kebekbaev. The educational institution has been commissioned and is designed to provide students with modern learning conditions. The day befor»»»
Philippine carriers flight suspensions: Key dates, affected flights, and what to do
Dubai: Travellers flying between the Philippines and the Middle East are facing disruptions after flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) have suspended several routes due to ongoing security concerns. With many passengers affected, especially overseas Filipin»»»
PIN to be assigned for life: Kyrgyzstan updates citizen registration rules - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law introducing changes to the system of personalized registration of citizens for the purposes of mandatory social insurance. The document clarifies the status of the Personal Identification Number (PIN). Under the new rules, the PIN will be assigned »»»
Lebanon Asserts Itself at Israel Negotiations, Undermining Hezbollah and Iran
Lebanon is set to enter direct negotiations with Israel for the first time, marking a fundamental shift in how the state manages the conflict and underscoring its insistence on sovereign decision-making free of external tutelage. The shift follows Iranian attempts to preserve what is known as the “»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Negotiators arrive in Pakistan for Iran-US ceasefire talks
Doha, Qatar: High-profile officials from Iran and the US are in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, for the highly-anticipated ceasefire talks, which Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described as "make or break". Pakistan has declared a two-day holiday, and deployed 10,000 security personnel o»»»
No, Emmanuel Macron did not share a (fake) photo of Melania Trump with Jeffrey Epstein
Social media users are claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron circulated a photo of Melania Trump, the wife of US President Donald Trump, appearing with Jeffrey Epstein. However, the image has been digitally altered and was never shared by Macron. The misinformation began circulating after »»»
'A perfect mission': Artemis II astronauts return to Earth
San Diego: The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down as planned Friday off the California coast, capping the US space agency's successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such flyby in more than 50 years. Mission commander Reid Wiseman reported that the crewmembers --»»»
Iranians Look at Pakistan Talks with Mixture of Skepticism, Outright Fear
Everyday Iranians are awaiting planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran with a mixture of skepticism and outright fear, caught between a government they say does not understand peace and an American president who has threatened to destroy a “whole civilization.” Talks between the US and I»»»
Kamchybek Tashiev questioned at Interior Ministry again - | 24.KG
Former head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, Kamchybek Tashiev, has once again been summoned for questioning at the investigative department of the Interior Ministry, sources in law enforcement agencies told 24.kg news agency. Photo Internet According to the sources, the »»»
Iran sets 'preconditions' ahead of ceasefire talks as Vance warns Tehran not to 'play' US
Iranian and US delegations headed for Islamabad on Friday ahead of ceasefire negotiations between the two countries that threaten to be derailed by deep disagreements. While Iran said it would only begin talks if Washington accepted its "preconditions", Vice President JD Vance warned Teh»»»
Former IS group child ‘fighters’ jailed in Iraq seek repatriation to France
Three Frenchmen who were taken to Syria by their jihadist parents as children and forced to work for the Islamic State (IS) group are seeking repatriation, their lawyer said on Friday. The men are among thousands of IS group "fighters" who are being held in Iraq after being transferred fr»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Turkey discuss financing of green projects - | 24.KG
On April 10, a meeting was held at the National Investment Agency between representatives of the Turkish company Yapi Merkezi and the management of the Kyrgyz Green Infrastructure Fund. During the meeting, the Turkish side presented its international experience in implementing projects in the const»»»
Lebanon Between 2026 War and Negotiation Talks Next Week
Lebanon, under sustained Israeli air strikes and an open war, is entering a pivotal week as it prepares for preliminary meetings expected next week that could open a new negotiating track to secure a ceasefire, stabilize the border, and regulate the south. The move brings Lebanese-Israeli negotiati»»»