The UAE National Programme for Preparedness and Response (Jaheziya) has launched the National Emergency Response Forum under the National Unified and Integrated Preparedness and Response System, with wide participation from healthcare, security, civil defence and vital sector entities. The forum fo»»»

A handout picture provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps official website on Sunday reportedly shows the wreckage and remains of a downed US aircraft in central Iran. The IRGC said a U.S. aircraft that had been searching for the crew member of a missing U.S. fighter jet had been destroyed, Ir»»»

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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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Dubai has always been on top of things – whether it’s a global pandemic, a move from fossil to more eco-friendly energy or keeping its citizens and residents safe in the face of an aggressor. Dubai Media Office today (April 5) dropped a video calling for rational thinking in the face of facts – eve»»»

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»»»

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In its continued efforts to drive down the black-market exchange rate of the Libyan dinar against major currencies, led by the US dollar, the CBL has continued, almost on a daily basis, to give off the record briefings to various Libya media outlets. Today, it briefed: ‘‘We are continuing to sell (»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh said it suspected measles killed at least 98 children in the past three weeks, official data showed Sunday, with Dhaka ramping up vaccination efforts in the worst-affected areas. Last week, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directed two senior ministers to travel across the South Asia»»»

US President Donald Trump has promised strikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday, restating his threat to attack civilian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened. In an expletive-laden post Sunday morning, Trump promised the “crazy bastards” would be “living in Hell” if th»»»

“Our goal is to preserve the unity of the Bulgarian people and to live in an independent state. This is our historical mission,” said Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of Vazrazhdane, in Plovdiv. He held an open meeting with citizens and presented the party’s National Doctrine for governing Bulgaria. “Th»»»

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“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»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal said on Sunday it was cutting the working week from six days to five for the civil service and educational institutions to cope with the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war. Saturday had until now been the only day off each week for such workers in the Himalayan nati»»»

The UAE Safety and Emergency Security Association has appointed Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi as its Honorary President, in recognition of his extensive national service and leadership across government, infrastructure and sustainability sectors. The Association’s Board of Directors s»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced the launch of five new e-services in the field of intellectual property, bringing the total number of e-services offered to seven. This initiative is part of the ministry's ongoing efforts in digital transformation, streamlining procedure»»»

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, three sources with knowledge of the group's talks said ahead of its meeting later on Sunday, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the US-Israe»»»

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Rosatom has done everything necessary to support the construction of new reactor units at the Bushehr Nuclear Plant in Iran, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said. The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) has resumed contact with Rosatom, Likhachev added."We have received several signals from the »»»

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that 2,709 new companies joined the chamber during March 2026. The steady growth in membership reflects Dubai’s continuing strong appeal among investors amid all market conditions. The»»»

MP candidates BSP-United Left discussed with residents of the villages of Logodazh and Bulgartchevo in Blagoevgrad Municipality issues related to agriculture, infrastructure, and access to financing in small settlements, the coalition’s press centre reported. Sofia Galabova, Milan Bogdanski, and To»»»

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»»»

Amman, Jordan: The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) launched a package of proactive precautionary measures on April 5, 2026, aimed at strengthening the resilience of the national economy in light of regional and international developments, with a total value of approximately USD 1.07 billion. The bank »»»

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»»»

The Serbian authorities have discovered explosives of “devastating power” planted near a key gas pipeline transporting Russian energy to Hungary, President Aleksandar Vucic has announced, adding that he has briefed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the matter. This comes after Ukraine essent»»»

Houston: The Artemis astronauts have taken in sights of the Moon never before seen by human eyes, crew members reported on Sunday as their spacecraft crossed the two-thirds mark on their journey to a long-anticipated lunar flyby. As the astronauts went to bed in the early hours of Sunday, closing o»»»

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Environment Minister Yulian Popov announced four new protected areas. Changes have also been introduced to the size of two other protected areas, and there has been an adjustment to the protection regime of one protected area, the Environment Ministry said. Three of the new protected areas fall und»»»

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 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»»»

A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry announced on Saturday, expressing its "consternation." Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman born in Laos, was executed, "despite the efforts of the French authorities, including ef»»»

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»»»

“The rise of political extremism in the US military is completely natural,” because people risking death “require a supernatural justification for that death, not to mention the moral and physical suffering they will face in war,” says Biblical scholar Arkady Maler. In that context, a religious jus»»»

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban by phone that explosives were found near a gas pipeline that carries Russian gas from Serbia to Hungary. "Our units found high-powered explosives and detonators,” Vucic wrote on Instagram, aftyer briefing Orban on the mil»»»

An Israeli airstrike ‌killed four Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities said, in the latest violence to overshadow a fragile ceasefire amid a new push by mediators to bolster the agreement. Medics said the airstrike targeted a group of people in Jaffa Street, n»»»

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»»»

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»»»

In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre, where the faithful commemorate Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. On routes approaching the church, police at checkpo»»»

In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulcher, where the faithful commemorate Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. On routes approaching the church, where Christians »»»

A renewed push is underway to revive Gaza ceasefire talks, with mediators stepping in after meetings in Cairo to revive the process as the impasse has deepened since the outbreak of the Iran war. Talks due to resume in Cairo in the coming days aim to break the deadlock and advance unresolved issues»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was considered a doomsday prediction. But the price of physical Brent crude is already a hair’s breadth from $150, while the futures price hasn’t caught up yet. The Brent front-month futures price»»»

On the occasion of Palm Sunday, President Iliana Iotova wished for more light and hope in everyone’s lives in a Facebook post. She extended her greetings to all who celebrate the holiday today and also congratulated fellow citizens of Catholic and Armenian communities who mark Easter. “May faith in»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, discussed the latest regional developments and their serious implications for security and stability, as well as their impact on maritime security, energy supplies, a»»»