On This Day, April 3: Police capture Theodore Kaczynski, the 'Unabomber' - UPI.com
On April 3, 1996, the FBI raided a Montana cabin and arrested Theodore Kaczynski, a former college professor, accusing him of being the "Unabomber" whose mail bombs had killed three people and injured 23 since the 1970s. 1 of 5 | On April 3, 1996, the FBI raided a Montana cabin and arrested Theodor»»»
Spain cuts the link between gas and power and has Europe’s cheapest power
A year ago this week, Spain’s grid ran entirely on renewable power for a full day for the first time ever. Wind, solar, and hydro met all the peninsula’s electricity demand on April 16. Five days later, solar set a new record, generating 20,120 MW of instantaneous power – covering 78.6% of demand a»»»
AHK Romania: State interventions on prices endanger investments
Current discussions about state interventions in market mechanisms, such as price caps in various fields, bring uncertainty to the market and make companies more reluctant about future investments, claim representatives of the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania)."We have »»»
Inter-institutional training on the Danube part of Sea Shield exercise
The Sfantu Gheorghe branch of the Danube on Thursday hosted an inter-institutional training exercise that dealt with the management of a refugee crisis in the Danube Delta area and prisoners of war, an event that was part of a wider Sea Shield exercise.The military exercise designed to secure the i»»»
Isarescu: Escalation of Middle East tensions already affects energy markets
The escalation of tensions in the Middle East has already produced visible effects on energy markets and continues to amplify volatility in international financial markets, while external developments overlap with Romania's already known domestic economic vulnerabilities, such as persistent twin de»»»
Al Arabi down Al Rayyan to claim QBF League title
Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi clinched the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) League title for the 2025-2026 season, sealing the prestigious title for a third time in a row, with a 91-79 win over Al Rayyan in the second game of the best-of-three finals at Al Gharafa Hall yesterday. Al Arabi had won the open»»»
Sanders takes early lead at Qatar Open Golf Championship
Doha, Qatar: England’s Andrew Sanders fired an opening round of 72 to take the first-round lead at the 40th Qatar Open Golf Championship, which got underway at Doha Golf Club yesterday. In a field of 90 players competing over three days, Sanders set the early pace in the singles stroke-play format,»»»
UN Security Council Delays Vote on Authorizing Force to Protect Hormuz
The UN Security Council has postponed a vote scheduled for Friday on authorizing the use of "defensive" force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, according to the official program. The 15-member body was set to vote Friday morning on a draft resolution brought by Bahra»»»
Fresh Snow Increases Snow Cover on Rozhen Peak, Pamporovo
A fresh 20 cm of snow fell on Rozhen Peak, bringing the total snow cover there to 59 cm, meteorologists at the station told BTA on Friday. Snow fell in the higher parts of the Rhodope Mountains over the past 24 hours, while rain fell elsewhere. The Mountain Rescue Service in Pamporovo told BTA that»»»
Dubai gold steadies, what buyers should know
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged slightly higher on Friday morning, offering a pause after the sharp declines seen through much of March. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Chequ»»»
Rising oil prices put global economy on brink of stagflation
Doha, Qatar: Surging global oil and gas prices are creating a new set of economic challenges for countries worldwide. The most prominent of these challenges is the fight against stagflation, with major fears of stagflation, central banks are now facing a dilemma over raising interest rates to contr»»»
Middle East live: UN Security Council to vote on force to protect Hormuz access
The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a draft resolution allowing a “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s actions disrupt a vital global trade route. Backed by the United States, the measure comes amid rising tensions and concerns over energy supplies a»»»
North Korea to Hold Burial Ceremony for Troops Killed in Ukraine War
North Korea will hold a ceremony this month to bury the remains of its soldiers killed while fighting overseas alongside Russia against Ukraine, state media said Friday. Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops -- as well as missiles and munitions -- to support Russia's war in Ukraine. Seoul estimate»»»
Trump’s Anger Over Iran Thrusts NATO into Fresh Crisis
The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war in Ukraine to multiple bouts of pressure and insults from US President Donald Trump, who has questioned its core mission and threatened to seize Greenland. But it is the US-Israeli war with Iran, thousands »»»
Ports see steady growth from January to March
Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Doha, Ruwais Port handled over 291,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in first quarter (Q1) of 2026, along with around 237,000 tonnes of general cargo and more than 200,000 tonnes of bulk cargo. The ports also processed nearly 25,000 RoRo units and 75,779 heads of livestock»»»
Ministry of Awqaf to host third ‘Ummah Seminar’ on April 7
Doha, Qatar: The Department of Islamic Research and Studies at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will host the third seminar in its fourth season of the cultural project “Ummah Seminar” in the evening of April 7 at Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab Mosque. This season’s seminars are organised »»»
Hegseth Asked US Army Chief of Staff to Step Down
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has asked General Randy George to step down as chief of staff of the US Army, an official said Thursday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed a report from US broadcaster CBS that said George had been asked to take immediate retirement. The »»»
No Sign of War Winding Down in Mideast as Friday Dawns with Attacks across Region
There was little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel said it faced incoming fire from Iran, Kuwait and Bahrain reported being under attack, and Iran said eight people were killed while celebrating the close of Persian new year near a major bridge hit by a US strike. Tehran »»»
UN Resumes Operations in Sudanese Capital after 3 Years of War
The United Nations announced on Thursday that it was officially resuming operations in the Sudanese capital Khartoum after three years of war. UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian and Development Coordinator in Sudan Denise Brown said the move was significant and allows UN agencies to reach all»»»
UAE to see clouds, dust and rain in coming days
Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy conditions are expected across the UAE on Friday, with humid weather forecast overnight into Saturday morning in some coastal and internal areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate winds are expected during the day, occasionally fre»»»
Iraq begins oil exports on tankers through Syria — ministry
BAGHDAD — Iraq has begun exporting crude using tanker trucks through Syria, its oil ministry said, more than a month into a war that has wrought havoc on energy markets.A founding member of the OPEC oil cartel, Iraq is hugely dependent on its oil exports, accounting for some 90 percent of its budge»»»
A Look at the UK’s Royal Navy, Which Has Faced Jibe After Jibe from Trump and Hegseth
US President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the UK's naval capabilities. Their jibes may have stung in a country with a long and proud maritime history, but they do carry some substance. The UK has been at the forefront of Trump’s ire since the onset of the»»»
Trump pledges to 'finish the job' in Iran in national address but offers no exit plan
President Donald Trump said US forces would keep hitting Iran "very hard" in the next two or three weeks and bring the country "back to the Stone Ages" in a televised address on Wednesday night, even as he argued that Washington had accomplished its goals but offered no clear timeline for ending th»»»
First Chadian police arrive in Haiti to join UN-backed Gang Suppression Force
An advance contingent of police from Chad arrived in Haiti on Wednesday along with the new head of a UN-backed gang-suppression force tasked with helping Haitian security forces fight off powerful gangs that control most of the capital Port-au-Prince. Chad has pledged 800 officers, b»»»
The Debate - No longer so mighty? Iran war tests US strength and resolve
Might is right... until it's not. 2026 began with US commandos grabbing Venezuela’s president with zero casualties, an operation that put the rest of the world was on notice. But now, Donald Trump's first prime time address in nearly five weeks of war worrying markets instead of reassuring the»»»
Trump sacks attorney general Bondi, Hegseth asks US Army Chief of Staff to step down
US President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after months of strained relations and named his former personal lawyer to serve as the acting chief of the Justice Department. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has asked the U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down»»»
Endless lines, empty wallets: World’s poorest nations buckle under $155 billion fuel burden
Amidst the global fuel crunch, a stark economic and humanitarian reality confronts the world's most vulnerable. A relentless cascade: fuel prices spiraling, household budgets breaking, roads falling silent — and snaking queues at the pump growing longer by the hour. "Poorest nations pay $155 billio»»»
US President dismisses Attorney General
Washington, USA: US President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, appointing her deputy Todd Blanche as acting head of the Justice Department. Trump praised Bondi as a great patriot, crediting her with leading a broad anti-crime campaign, and said she will move to a private secto»»»
US Secretary of War dismisses Chief of Staff
Washington,USA: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dismissed Army Chief of Staff General Randy George from his post. The Department of War said in a statement that George will retire as Chief of Staff. The department expressed gratitude for George's services. The ministry did not give a reason for hi»»»
The Observers - Members of Iran’s Basij militia mount online intimidation campaign to deter protests
Heavily armed and dressed in camouflage, members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force have been circulating photos of themselves patrolling the streets of Tehran with portraits of the new supreme leader since early March. The aim: to dissuade Iranians from restarting protests against the regime. Mask»»»
'An eye for an eye': Israel’s death penalty law is retaliatory and electorally motivated
The Israeli parliament's adoption of a law establishing "the death penalty for terrorists" – which in practice will only apply to Palestinians – has provoked an international outcry. The reasons for it passing are not just retaliatory, but politically motivated. "This is historic! With Go»»»
US and Israel 'again bombing what were clearly non-military sites' in Iran
Reporting from Tehran for FRANCE 24, Reza Sayah says that "today again US and Israeli forces bombed what were clearly non-military sites in broad daylight and later in the day US president Donald Trump seemed to boast about it"»»»
Burkina Faso army, jihadists have killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023, HRW says
More than 1,800 civilians have been killed in violence-wracked Burkina Faso since 2023, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Thursday that accuses the army and civilian militias of killing more civilians than jihadists do. The NGO called on prosecutors at the International Criminal Court»»»
Eye on Africa - South Africa deploys troops to tackle crime in Cape Town townships
In tonight’s edition: South Africa ramps up its fight against crime with the deployment of soldiers in Cape Town. Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo gets a chance at World Cup glory for the first time in over half a century. And top African leaders and changemakers gather in Paris for the Chang»»»
France in focus - The invisible victims: Why workplace deaths persist in France
Every day in France, two to three people die at work. Why are workplace fatalities still occurring in 2026? Which sectors are most affected? And what can be done to reduce the toll? We met the families of victims and the labour inspectors who, despite limited resources, are working to prevent these»»»
Trump’s dig at Macron that his ‘wife treats him badly’ sparks anger in France
Footage of US President Donald Trump making fun of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte during a private lunch has sparked anger in France, prompting even some of Macron's fiercest critics at home to rally in his defence. The French president said the disparaging comments we»»»
Black mayor faces abuse as France confronts racism in public life
France’s hard-left France Unbowed party said several Black lawmakers received racist letters, condemning what it called entrenched discrimination. The incident follows a surge of abuse targeting recently elected Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko, underscoring concerns about rising racism in French p»»»
German police arrest man after alleged train threat; 12 injured - UPI.com
April 3 (UPI) -- Police in western Germany on Thursday night arrested a man armed with knives and pyrotechnic devices after he allegedly threatened to commit violence aboard a high-speed train, according to local authorities, who said a dozen passengers were injured. The suspect, identified as a 20»»»
Russia to send second oil tanker to Cuba, minister says
Russia is sending a second oil tanker to Cuba as the island struggles with a deepening energy crisis under a US fuel blockade, Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said Thursday. The move follows a first delivery this week amid widespread blackouts and shortages after Washington cut off key supplies, pr»»»
Russia's military campaign in Ukraine stalls for first time in more than two years
Russia’s advance in Ukraine stalled in March, with no territorial gains for the first time in over two years, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Ukrainian forces recaptured small areas, signalling a slowdown in Moscow’s momentum after months of progress, raising new questions about th»»»
Pentagon Fires Army Chief of Staff, 2 Generals in One Day
Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell has confirmed the reports about the retirement of Gen. Randy George as the chief of staff of the army. "General Randy A. George will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately. The Department of War is grateful fo»»»
People & Profit - IVF and the workplace: How fertility struggles affect women’s careers
Fertility treatments such as IVF are becoming increasingly common. But a study by UK-based organisation Fertility Matters at Work suggests that nearly two-thirds of respondents do not feel comfortable speaking to their employer about support during the process. Our guests, Becky Kearns – CEO a»»»
Qatar Open Golf: Sanders fires opening round of 72 at DGC
Tribune News Network Doha England’s Andrew Sanders fired an opening round of 72 to take the first-round lead at the 40th Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship, which got underway at the Doha Golf Club (DGC) on Thursday. In a field of 90 players competing over three days, Sanders set the early pace i»»»
Gulyás: The government rejects Brussels’ demand; protected energy prices will remain
At today’s Government Info briefing, Minister Gergely Gulyás confirmed that the Hungarian government will not comply with the European Commission’s request to abolish protected fuel prices, stressing that shielding Hungarian families from rising energy costs remains a top priority. Minister Gulyás »»»
IOM Warns of 'Alarming' Risk of Long-term Mass Displacement in Lebanon
International Organization for Migration chief Amy Pope told AFP on Thursday in Beirut that the prospects for prolonged mass displacement in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah are at war, were "very alarming". "I think those prospects are very alarming because you look right now at the level of de»»»
COMMENT: Taiwan’s worship of America could be its downfall
In Taiwan’s ever pugnacious political debate, few orthodoxies are quite as deeply embedded by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as the conviction that alignment with the United States is both natural and the only real way to counter Chinese takeover threats. »»»
Tokyo stocks slide following Trump remarks
Tokyo equities fell sharply on April 2, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 ending more than 2% lower as a sell-off gathered pace following remarks by US President Donald Trump that reignited concerns the Iran war could be prolonged, Kyodo News reports. »»»
COMMENT: Taiwan’s worship of America could be its downfall
In Taiwan’s ever pugnacious political debate, few orthodoxies are quite as deeply embedded by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as the conviction that alignment with the United States is both natural and the only real way to counter Chinese takeover threats. »»»
Gold overtakes US Treasuries in central bank reserves
Gold has overtaken US Treasuries as the largest component of global central bank reserves for the first time since the mid-1990s, marking a significant shift in the structure of the international monetary system, Bloomberg reports. »»»