Bolivia alleges fuel sabotage tied to international criminal network - UPI.com
Bilivan consumers have felt the impact of contaminated gasoline. More than 10,000 vehicle owners, including long-distance transport operators and private drivers, have reported severe engine damage. File Photo by Luis Gandarilas/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Bolivia's government, led by President Rodrigo Pa»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Qouzah with rocket barrages: statement 41 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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King Charles invited to address Congress during visit - UPI.com
Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose at Windsor Castle during the Trumps' state visit to England in September. Charles and Camilla will come to the United States for a state visit in late April, and Charles has been invited to address a joint mee»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters intercepted at 15:00 on Wednesday 01-04-2026 an “Israeli” hostile warplane in the airspace of Baflay town and its surroundings with a surface-to-air missile: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town square of Qantara with artillery shells: statement 40 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:10 on Wednesday 01-04-2026 a Merkava tank at Al-Sala’ Hill in Al-Qantara town with a guided missile, and it was seen burning: statement 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Two convicted in influencer revenge porn case
A Thessaloniki court on Wednesday convicted two men in a revenge porn case involving an influencer that was held behind closed doors due to the nature of the charges. The former partner of influencer Ioanna Touni and a friend of his were given suspended prison sentences after being convicted of mal»»»
Awqaf Ministry shuts down 5 unlicensed Umrah offices
Doha: As part of ongoing oversight efforts, the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs conducted periodic inspection tours. These operations resulted in the detection of five unlicensed Umrah tour operating offices working without official permits; necessa»»»
Dubai rolls out transport fee exemptions and discounts for key groups
Dubai has introduced a package of transport-related incentives, including fee exemptions and discounts, aimed at supporting families and enhancing quality of life, authorities said. The initiative, aligned with the National Family Growth Agenda 2031, follows an agreement between the Ministry of Fam»»»
President Iotova, US Ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle Discuss Bulgaria’s Role in Region’s Energy Security
Bulgaria has the potential and ambition to play an active role in the energy security of Southeastern Europe, President Iliana Iotova said after meeting US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, the President's press secretariat said here Wednesday. The talks focused on regional energy diversific»»»
Bulgarian PM, US Ambassador to Greece Discuss Opportunities for Accelerated Development of Vertical Gas Corridor
Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle met on Wednesday to discuss opportunities for the accelerated development of the Vertical Gas Corridor as a key element of energy and economic security in Southeastern Europe, the government information service sai»»»
France expects green light for €70bn nuclear expansion despite EU probe
France expects its plans for a €70bn expansion of its nuclear energy industry will be a “major contributor” to the EU’s electricity production, Paris said after the EU Commission announced a state aid probe into the project on Tuesday (31 March). “France’s new nuclear energy sector will, in the com»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established artillery emplacement of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Rab Thalathin with a barrage of rockets: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli enemy army drone of the “Hermes 450 – Zik” type in the skies of the town of Ainata with a surface-to-air missile: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank at the Friez hill in the town of Ainatha with an attack glider and achieved a direct hit: statement 36 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Agricover announces a net profit of RON 103.9 million, up 12% from 2024
This performance reflects the group’s ability to anticipate farmers’ needs and adapt its business model accordingly, in an increasingly volatile economic environment where access to liquidity and cost control have become essential for the continuity of agricultural operations. After two difficult y»»»
Artemis II prepares to launch of crewed moon mission - UPI.com
1 of 3 | NASA's Artemis II moon rocket with the Orion Spacecraft atop rests on Launch Complex 39B in the early morning light at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. Artemis II, with a four-person crew, is scheduled to lift off later today at 6:24 p.m. EDT, with a two-hour window. It will b»»»
TISP Criticize President Over Refusal for Convene National Security Council
President Iliana Iotova has refused to convene a National Security Council in connection with a note served by Iran, saying that in her view there is no problem. “We, as citizens, believe there is,” said There Is Such a People (TISP) floor leader Toshko Yordanov after a meeting with the head of sta»»»
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»»»
Iran Guards say Hormuz strait 'will not be opened to enemies'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards insisted on Wednesday that the strategic strait of Hormuz will remain closed to the country's "enemies" as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would only consider a ceasefire if it was reopened. "The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is also firmly and dominantly under t»»»
Israeli Channel 14: Massive Iranian missile salvo targets Tel Aviv - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
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»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 12:00 on Wednesday 01-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Khallet Al-Hajja in Aitaroun town with a rocket barrage: statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
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»»»
Hegseth questions NATO’s future as allies refuse to join Iran war
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has refused to reaffirm Washington’s commitment to NATO’s collective defense, pointing to the bloc’s refusal to assist or participate in the American-Israeli war on Iran. Speaking at a Pentagon press briefing on Tuesday, Hegseth stated that the future of US involvement»»»
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 »»»
Qatar participates in 43rd session of Arab Interior Ministers Council
Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held Wednesday via videoconference. Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani led the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the session. Duri»»»
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 »»»
US troops would take heavy casualties capturing Iran’s Kharg Island – ex-officer Krapivnik tells RT
US President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of troops to the Middle East and said he wants to seize Iran’s foremost crude export hub, Kharg Island, to “take the oil.” However, such an assault promises heavy losses and a logistics quagmire for Washington, according to former US Army officer Sta»»»
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 »»»
Spain star Yamal slams 'intolerable' anti-Muslim 'mockery' at Egypt friendly
Madrid: Spanish football superstar Lamine Yamal, who is Muslim, on Wednesday slammed "intolerable" chants during a friendly against Egypt in Barcelona that police are investigating for Islamophobia and xenophobia. The chanting "was aimed at the opposing team and was not something personal against m»»»
Emiratis express unity and confidence in leadership amid regional tensions
Dubai: As tensions continue to unfold across the region, many Emiratis say their sense of security and trust in the nation’s leadership remains unwavering. Across the UAE, citizens describe a climate of calm resilience, with daily life continuing as normal and communities standing firmly united beh»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers and vehicles in the Jneijel Heights in the town of Qantara with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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 »»»
Macron says France not 'taking part' in Mideast war after Trump criticism
President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday France had not been consulted and wasn't taking part in the war against Iran, after U.S. leader Donald Trump criticized the country's overflight ban on planes carrying military supplies for the conflict. "It is absolutely true that France, which has not b»»»
Trump says Iran has asked for ceasefire, US to consider it once Hormuz is open
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran has asked for a ceasefire but that the United States would only consider this once the Strait of Hormuz is clear for shipping. Iran's president "has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platfor»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: A rocket barrage targeted enemy troop concentrations in the central sector - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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