Eight killed, four injured in Egypt road crash
Dubai: Eight people were killed and four injured in a collision between two vehicles on the Sadat Kafr Dawood Road in Egypt’s Menoufia governorate, authorities said on Thursday. According to local media reports, the crash occurred near the Tahrir junction when the two vehicles collided, with emerge»»»
Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis: PM
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will introduce a work-from-home policy for ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies starting April 15 to conserve energy during the Middle East war, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. The premier's announcement late Wednesday comes as the Southea»»»
US-Israeli Assessment of Iran's Military Capabilities Inaccurate - Iranian Military
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The US and Israeli assessment of Iran's military capabilities is inaccurate, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Thursday amid claims by US President Donald Trump that Iran no longer posed a threat»»»
India's Arms Exports Reach New High of Over $4Bln - Defense Minister
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - India's arms exports reached a new all-time high in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, totaling $4.1 billion, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. "India's defense exports set a new historical high, reaching a record 384.2 billion rupees [$4.1 billion] in the 2025-2026 fis»»»
US Embassy in Baghdad Urges US Citizens to Leave Iraq Immediately
DOHA (Sputnik) - The US Embassy in Baghdad called on US citizens in Iraq on Thursday to leave the country immediately due to threats by pro-Iranian groups to attack central Baghdad, where foreign diplomatic missions are located, according to a statement from the diplomatic mission. "Iraqi terrorist»»»
Relm secures full VARA VASP License, expanding regulated digital asset broker-dealer services in UAE
Dubai: XBASE Virtual Assets Broker & Dealer Services LLC, operating as Relm and a subsidiary of XBD Group, has received its full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The license authorises Relm to operate as a regulated virtual asset»»»
SpaceX eyes biggest IPO ever as Musk expands tech empire
Dubai: Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken a key step toward what could become the largest stock market debut in history, after confidentially filing for an initial public offering in the US. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company submitted draft registration documents t»»»
Rethinking autism – and our role in understanding it
April is World Autism Acceptance Month. It is a moment that has shifted from awareness to acceptance – a distinction worth pausing on. Awareness tells us something exists. Acceptance asks us what we do about it. Walk into almost any school staffroom, workplace, or family gathering and ask what peop»»»
Seoul stocks drop nearly 4.5 pct amid dashed hope for swift end to Middle East war - UPI.com
This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as U.S. President Donald Trump gives a televised address. South Korean stocks plunged more than 4 percent on Trump's renewed threat of strikes against Iran. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks fell sharply Thursday, as U.S. P»»»
Dos and don’ts for OFWs: Why sharing unverified posts can land you in trouble
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE and across the Middle East have been reminded to stay vigilant online, as authorities have warned that sharing unverified information can carry serious consequences. The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued a new advisory urgin»»»
Erdogan Warns of Iran War Spillover, Stresses Türkiye’s Neutrality
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday warned of the risk of a widening war in Iran, stressing that his government’s priority is to steer the country through the current regional turmoil unharmed and keep it away from escalating conflict. Erdogan placed primary responsibility for the w»»»
Six-year-old child in intensive care after dog attack in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A six-year-old boy was hospitalized in intensive care unit after being attacked by dogs in Kalys-Ordo residential area of Bishkek on April 1 at around 3.30 p.m. The child is currently in the intensive care unit of Children’s Hospital No. 3, and his condition is reported as stable, the boy’s father,»»»
Bulgaria: Second Black Sea Drilling in Khan Asparuh Block Fails to Find Natural Gas
The second exploration drilling in the Krum-1 area of the Khan Asparuh block in Bulgaria’s Black Sea has also failed to identify commercially significant natural gas deposits, according to OMV Petrom, as reported by BTA. This latest result follows the earlier drilling in the Vineh section, with bot»»»
Gulf states should steer clear of attritional war traps
Israel may have begun by waging war on Gaza, but it didn't end there. In the years that followed October 7 2023, Israel has unleashed its war machine on Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and now Iran, in a systematic attempt to redraw the region’s map by force. Once hypothetical scenarios have become a fast-m»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Fuel surcharges, economic fallout deepens across world due to MidEast turmoil
Doha, Qatar: While Australia and Malaysia are taking steps to conserve fuel, several Chinese airlines have raised fuel surcharges on domestic flights. The World Bank has also expressed concern over the impact the war will have on inflation, jobs and food security. Stay tuned for more updates: -----»»»
Defense chief discusses alliance issues with U.S. lawmakers - UPI.com
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back (L) speaks with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (C) and a delegation of U.S. Senators during a meeting at the Defense Ministry on Thursday. Photo courtesy of South Korea Ministry of Defense Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Thursday held talks with a delegation»»»
U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting president amid warming ties - UPI.com
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez (R) speaks alongside U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 4, 2026. On Wednesday, the Trump administration lifted sanctions on Rodriguez. File Photo by. Miguel Gutierrez/EPA April 2 (UPI) -- The Trump administration h»»»
Sharjah Education Academy admissions open: Here’s what to know about fall 2026 programmes
Dubai: Educators in the UAE looking to advance their careers can now apply for Sharjah Education Academy’s (SEA) fall 2026 intake, with admissions open from March 30 to April 30. The academy is offering a mix of academic and professional programmes aimed at advancing teachers’ roles in the educatio»»»
Four People Arrested on Suspicion of Election Vote Buying in Haskovo
Three people have been detained over the past 24 hours in the Haskovo region on suspicion of vote buying, the press centre of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Haskovo reported on Thursday. A 47-year-old woman, owner of a commercial establishment, was detained for up to 24 hou»»»
Gendarmerie and Police Enforce the Law in Lovech Region
A specialized police operation involving the gendarmerie is under way in Lovech region, Gabriela Todorova, spokesperson for the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry in Lovech, said on Thursday. Police actions are aimed at preventing and countering conventional crime, preventing crimes agai»»»
Expert rates security features of Kyrgyz som as very high - | 24.KG
The security features of Kyrgyzstan’s national currency, the som, are at a high level. Guras Japarov, a Doctor of Economics, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, the National Bank uses different security elements for each denomination, all meeting required standards. «The som is generally very»»»
Chinese airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights
Beijing: Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday as the war in the Middle East drives up oil prices globally. Air China, China Southern and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines said in statements that they »»»
Israel Expands Warnings to Hezbollah-linked Money Changers
The Israeli army said it has killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Youssef Ismail Hashem, in a naval strike, as it widened its warnings in Lebanon to include individuals it accuses of handling the group’s finances. The military described Hashem as Hezbollah’s “southern front commander”, adding he ha»»»
Iran Note Normal Diplomatic Practice, Foreign Minister Neynsky Says
Speaking on Nova TV on Thursday, Bulgaria’s caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said that a note is a normal diplomatic practice in a period of tensions and crises. "It is not a threat but a warning," she added, regarding a note sent by Iran to Bulgaria. "In such diplomatic notes during war»»»
BSP - United Left Presents List of Candidates for Upcoming Election at Event in Ruse
The BSP - United Left coalition officially presented its list of candidates for MPs for the upcoming parliamentary elections during a campaign event in Ruse on Thursday. The event took place in the Great Hall of the Dohodno Zdanie building and brought together Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) member»»»
Meteorology Department predicts strong winds, rise in temperature over weekend
Doha: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast windy conditions and rising temperatures across the country over the weekend, with rough seas expected at times. For today, temperature is predicted to be around 27°C during the day accompanied by slight dust and relatively cold at night. On Frida»»»
Aoun, Salam continuing efforts to halt war despite deadlock
President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are determined to continue their contacts, hoping that will lead to international intervention to halt the fighting in south Lebanon, ministerial sources said. U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa meanwhile traveled to Washington for the Easter»»»
Buyers are turning to this Saudi city as housing demand grows
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s housing market is beginning to diverge across cities, with Jeddah recording its strongest year in recent memory while Riyadh shows signs of strain and Dammam gains ground on pricing appeal. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to Cavendish Ma»»»
Doha Metro announces a new metrolink route
Doha, Qatar: Doha Metro announced a new metrolink route for those living in the Al Waab area. The new metrolink route, M305, will start on April 5, 2026, connecting Al Waab QLM Station (Exit 1) with Umm Al Seneem area. It will offer those living in the area adjoining West Walk, Qatar Turkish School»»»
N. Korea denounces U.N. rights resolution as ‘political provocation’ - UPI.com
North Korea on Thursday condemned a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution criticizing its human rights record, calling the measure a “grave political provocation." In this photo, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the opening of the 61st session of the Council in Geneva,»»»
Iran Attack Leaves Casualties, Damage in Tel Aviv, Occupied Palestine
The Israeli enemy army announced that search and rescue forces are combing areas in northern ‘Israel’ following the fall of rocket debris originating from Lebanon. The operations focus on locating scattered fragments and securing affected zones. A powerful explosion rocked northern occupied Palesti»»»
Watch: Artemis II launches astronauts on historic Moon flyby
Dubai: Artemis II marked a historic milestone as four astronauts blasted off on a journey around the Moon, reigniting human exploration beyond Earth orbit. Launched aboard NASA’s powerful Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Center, the mission lifted off at approximately 6:35 pm local tim»»»
Dubai Safari Park celebrates the birth of second endangered white rhino calf
Dubai: In a time of uncertainty across the region, a moment of hope emerged at Dubai’s largest wildlife park with the birth of a second white rhino calf. The endangered species saw a healthy male born to mother Olive, later named Salam, the Arabic word for peace. The birth adds an important chapter»»»
Israeli media: Several rockets fell in Kiryat Shmona, causing significant damage - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rainy Thursday: Orange Alert in Four Regions, Yellow in 15
Orange alert, the second of three warning levels, has been issued for heavy rain on Thursday in the southern Bulgarian regions of Plovdiv, Smolyan, Kardzhali and Haskovo. The four regions will get a rainfall of 35 to 65 litres per square metre. The lowest, yellow, alert is in place in 15 other regi»»»
How Artemis II astronauts could change how we see Earth forever
NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission lifted off late on Wednesday (April 1) on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to begin their journey around the Moon. The SLS rocket lifted the Orion spacecraft and its four‑person crew — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hanson — from Nasa's »»»
UK gathers more than 30 countries to plot ways of reopening Strait of Hormuz
Almost three dozen countries will meet Thursday in an effort to exert diplomatic and political pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the virtual meeting chaired by Forei»»»
How to cut your bill in Qatar without changing what you buy
Doha, Qatar: For many households in Qatar, the problem is not buying more. It is paying more for the same basket. You go out for essentials, stick to your usual products, avoid unnecessary extras, and still come back wondering how the total increased again. That is exactly why so many shoppers feel»»»
Social media fame will cost some Abu Dhabi drivers Dh52,000 — here's why
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists of strict penalties for reckless behaviour that endangers lives, flagging dangerous acts such as opening car doors while vehicles are in motion and filming social media videos on the road. The warning is part of the police’s strategic priority of pr»»»
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»»»
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. »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Beyond stopgap measures in energy such as price caps or regulation, the only solution is investment
'We are at an important moment for Romania, and we can finally see that the importance of energy is being recognised. Beyond stopgap measures such as price caps or regulation, the only real solution is investment,' said Sebastian Burduja, honorary adviser to the Prime Minister, former Minister of E»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Israeli Army: Search and Rescue Teams Comb Northern Israel After Rocket Debris Falls from Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Enemy Police: Shrapnel hits multiple sites in Upper Galilee after rocket attack from Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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QPC warns against execution of detained Palestinian journalists
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Press Center (QPC) has expressed its deep concern over the fate of Palestinian journalists detained in Israeli prisons, following the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a draft law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners, in a move that represents a dangerous escalation and »»»