UPI 15m

U.S. strike damages bridge after Trump threatens to take Iran back to the 'Stone Ages' - UPI.com

President Donald Trump delivers a prime-time address to the nation from the Cross Hall in the White House in Washington D.C., on Wednesday in which he treated to take Iran "back to the Stone Ages." Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. military struck Iran's large»»»

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RT 32m

Starmer and Albanese warn citizens the worst is yet to come

The leaders of the UK and Australia have told their citizens to cut fuel consumption and prepare for months of hardship as a result of the US-Israeli war with Iran. But Keir Starmer and Anthony Albanese couldn’t bring themselves to name who’s responsible. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Aust»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Oil price: Urals crude surges to $123.45, Brent crude at $109.03

The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz — amid the US-Israel war with Iran — is fast turning into a windfall for Russia, blunting Washington’s sanctions strategy and forcing a quiet recalibration of pressure on Moscow. As strikes ripple across the Gulf and threatening passage through the world’s most »»»

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UPI 52m

Majority of college students use AI for their coursework, poll finds - UPI.com

A survey found that despite many colleges have rules limiting or banning students' use of artificial intelligence tools for their coursework, the majority of students are using the technology at least once per month to understand material, save time or improve their performance in school. File Phot»»»

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Gulf News 1h

GCC Secretary General calls on Security Council to ensure immediate end to unprovoked Iranian attacks on Gulf states

NEW YORK: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), has called on the Security Council to take all necessary measures to ensure an immediate end to Iran's unprovoked attacks on GCC states. He further urged the Council to protect wat»»»

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UPI 1h

Wild temperature swings, rain to impact East before calmer pattern arrives next week - UPI.com

A child retrieves a kite from a tree during the Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Weather conditions in the region are expected to calm after the weekend. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo A complex weather pattern bringing temperature swings and st»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MoPH delegates inspect food, medicine inspection units and food lab at Abu Samra border

Tribune News Network Doha A delegation from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), headed by Dr Ghanim Ali Al Mannai, assistant undersecretary for healthcare regulatory affairs, conducted an inspection visit to the MoPH food and medicine inspection units and the Food Safety Laboratory at the Abu Sam»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir hosts DRC president to discuss regional ISSUES

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reviewed regional and international developments with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi, during a meeting held at Lusail Palace on Thursday. The president expressed his country’s solidarity with Qa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar University seminar explores role ofvolunteering in building student character

Tribune News Network Doha The Core Curriculum Programme at the Deanship of General Studies at Qatar University (QU) organised a virtual seminar titled ‘How Does Volunteering Enhance Your Character?’, attended by more than 150 students from various colleges across the university. The seminar was hel»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:00 on Thursday, 02-04-2026, a Merkava tank at Al-Sala’ Hill in Al-Qantara town with a loitering glider, achieving a direct hit: statement 49 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:00 on Thursday, 02-04-2026, a Merkava tank at Al-Sala’ Hill in Al-Qantara town with a loitering »»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

MoCI, QDB strengthen supply chains through strategic industry collaboration

QNA Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), held a coordination meeting on Thursday bringing together major suppliers in Qatar and a group of relevant local companies to enhance the resilience and sustainability ofsupply chains. The meeti»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MSDF unveils unified digital platform

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has announced the launch of a unified digital platform for all its public services, as part of its efforts towards digital transformation and enhancing efficient, easy access to its services. During a press conference held on Wednesday, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Reads returns to Doha Festival Citywith an immersive family reading booth

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library (QNL) dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, one of the country’s vibrant community destinations, from April 1 to 22. The activation aims to de»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar attends Arab League meetingon Israeli escalation in Jerusalem

QNA Cairo Qatar participated in the extraordinary session of the Arab League Council at the level of Permanent Representatives, held at the League’s headquarters in Cairo on Thursday. The session addressed Israeli crimes and violations in occupied Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian sanctums, a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Aspetar provides scientific guidance to help teams navigate environmental challenges at FIFA WC 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Research led by Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar, in collaboration with world-leading experts has published two extensive scientific review articles offering a practical framework for national teams preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the to»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Khulaifi calls for consensus on Strait of Hormuz security to ensure freedom of navigation, preserve regional stability

QNA Doha The security of the Strait of Hormuz is an international issue, given its close link to global energy security and the safety of international supply chains, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has said. Speaking during a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Filmmakers praise Qumra 2026 for boosting emerging voices

QNA Doha Several Arab and international filmmakers participating in Qumra Film 2026, organised by the Doha Film Institute, stressed the forum’s critical role in nurturing new cinematic voices. In a virtual meeting, they praised the support provided to filmmakers throughout all stages of production,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Unrealistic to liberate Strait of Hormuz through force: French President Macron

Seoul: Calling for resumption of talks to resolve the ongoing conflict in West Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that it would be "unrealistic" to conduct military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz. "There are those who advocate for the liberation of the Strait of Hor»»»

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UPI 2h

ICC accuses Italy of non-compliance in Libyan general's torture case - UPI.com

The International Criminal Court is alleging that Italy is not complying with the rules of the Rome statute. File Photo by Robin Utrecht/EPA-EFE April 2 (UPI) -- The International Criminal Court on Thursday referred Italy to the Assembly of States Parties over a case in which it alleges the country»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

NASA gives Artemis crew green light to head towards Moon

Houston: NASA gave the Artemis astronauts the green light on Thursday to head for the Moon and carry out the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. The four astronauts currently circling Earth will fire up the engine of the Orion capsule at 7:49 pm Eastern Time (2349 GMT) to send it on a t»»»

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Business-review 2h

Boris Azarenko: Biography

Boris Azarenko is a Russian entrepreneur and co-founder of Vesper, a Moscow-based developer of high-end residential property. With a background in finance, Azarenko held senior positions in banking and corporate investment before moving into premium residential development, where he has helped shap»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

UK police set up national hub to cut illegal knife sales

London: British police on Thursday launched a new national hub aimed at cracking down on the sale of banned knives and machetes, often to children, on an online "grey market". In the year ending September 2025 there were about 50,000 knife crimes in England and Wales, according to the Office for Na»»»

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UPI 3h

Republican senators speak out against Trump move to leave NATO - UPI.com

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., joined Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in countering President Donald Trump's renewed overtures that he wants to pull the United States out of NATO. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Two Republican members of the U.S. Senate have broken with Pre»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UN Security Council reaffirms commitment to GCC sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity

New York: The UN Security Council today reaffirmed its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and regional safety of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), praising their role in supporting international peace and security. This came in a preside»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices amid Mideast conflict

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's government on Thursday drastically raised fuel prices in response to spiking global energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict, the country's petroleum minister said in a press conference. The new prices mark an increase of 42.7 percent in petrol prices and 54.»»»

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RT 3h

Trump mocks Macron over ‘slap’ from wife Brigitte, ridicules his marriage

US President Donald Trump has publicly mocked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron’s relationship with his wife, Brigitte, sparking outrage in France. Trump made the remarks during a private White House lunch on Wednesday, the feed from which may have been accidentally posted online. Trump was he»»»

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RT 3h

US war on Iran is investment in children’s future – Trump

US President Donald Trump has called the war on Iran an investment in the future of American children as he delivered his first address to the nation since the start of the conflict a month ago. In his speech on Wednesday, Trump claimed that Washington was never looking for regime change in Tehran,»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:00 on Thursday, 02-04-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy soldiers and vehicles in Shamaa town with artillery shells: statement 48 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 3h

Yemeni Ballistic Missiles Hit Tel Aviv, Armed Forces Consider Updating Strikes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Ballistic Missiles Hit Tel Aviv, Armed Forces Consider Updating Strikes 02-04-2026 22:07 PM The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out on T»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Park Hotel Pirin Offers Spa Experiences with Entirely New Infrastructure

Park Hotel Pirin is cementing its position as one of Bulgaria’s leading spa and wellness destinations through its highly effective treatments, therapeutic mineral water and refurbished facilities, hotel manager Georgi Mitrev told BTA. The hotel is the first in Bulgaria to earn the EUROPESPA WELLNES»»»

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Naharnet 4h

European nations say Israel-Hezbollah fighting 'must cease'

Eighteen European countries on Thursday urged Israel and Hezbollah to stop fighting as their latest conflict reached one month and with fears over Israeli plans to control part of southern Lebanon post-war. "Israeli military operations in Lebanon and Hezbollah's attacks must cease," the foreign min»»»

Naharnet 4h

UN aid chief worried about lengthy Israel-Hezbollah conflict

U.N. aid chief Tom Fletcher on Thursday expressed concern that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon could be long-lasting, potentially resulting in a "fresh occupation." "One depressing impression I had, and I think it's shared by so many people in Lebanon -- there was a se»»»

Sana 4h

Syrian Energy Minister discusses cooperation, gas supply with Iraqi Oil Minister

Damascus, April 2 (SANA) Syrian Energy Minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, discussed on Thursday with Iraqi Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul Ghani, means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in energy sector, in a way that serves mutual interests and benefits both states. During a phone call, the»»»

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Naharnet 4h

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»»»

Gulf News 4h

Dubai’s newly announced economic measures set to boost resilience and growth across sectors

New measures for the hospitality sector and wider economy announced this week by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, are set to strengthen business resilien»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

War Hits Lebanon Dollar Lifeline, Remittances Fall Sharply

A Lebanese mother described the sharp decline in one of her last sources of income, once a pillar of her financial stability, as remittances from her son abroad dwindled in the wake of the war. “My son used to send me $600 a month. I lived on it, covered my medication and basic needs. After the war»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

There Is Such a People Top-of-List Candidate Yordanov Meets Voters, Businesses in Plovdiv Region

There Is Such a People (TISP) top-of-the-list candidate Toshko Yordanov met residents and business representatives in the Plovdiv Region, the party press service said Thursday. The event took the form of a direct public dialogue, with an open exchange of views on key issues for the country and the »»»

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UPI 4h

Appeals court tosses sentence of Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters - UPI.com

An appeals court overturned the sentence of Tina Peters, convicted for stealing elections data in Colorado. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- A Colorado appeals court on Thursday threw out the sentence of Tina Peters, a former elections clerk, who was convicted in an e»»»

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UPI 4h

Look: 'Trespasser' at California home was an April Fools' dummy - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Police in California responded to a report of a trespasser drinking outside a resident's home and discovered an April Fools' Day dummy. Photo courtesy of the Laguna Beach Police Department April 2 (UPI) -- Police in California responded to a report of a trespasser drinking outside a reside»»»

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Kathimerini 4h

Inmate found dead in Patra prison cell

A 31-year-old inmate was found dead on Thursday morning inside his cell at Agios Stefanos prison in Patra, western Greece. According to local media, the man, an Algerian national, was discovered unconscious by correctional officers. Prison staff responded immediately, and he was transferred to the »»»

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Business-review 5h

One-third of urban Romanians fear they will not have enough income in retirement

For families with children under the age of 18, the main risk cited is that of a difficult situation arising within the family. In this context, the analysis revealed that life insurance has great potential and can be an important financial solution for alleviating concerns about insufficient incom»»»

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TAP 5h

Tunisia takes part in emergency meeting of Arab League’s Council on prisoners’ death penalty

Tunis, April 2 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Permanent Mission participated in the emergency meeting of the Arab League Council, held Thursday in Cairo, at the level of permanent representatives, at the request of the State of Palestine. The meeting addressed...»»»

UPI 5h

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi amid frustrations - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives to hear President Donald Trump deliver a prime-time address to the nation from the Cross Hall in the White House in Washington D.C., on Wednesday. Pool photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump fired Attorney Genera»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar landmarks glow in blue for World Autism Awareness Day

DOHA: Landmarks and institutions across Qatar were illuminated in blue on Thursday evening in a unified show of support for World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. The initiative reflects the country’s participation in the global autism awareness campaign, held this year under the»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Arab League Urges Action to Force Israel to Repeal Prisoner Execution Law

The Arab League strongly condemned on Thursday the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners. It urged the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations Human Rights Council, to act urgently to compel Israe»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

GERB–UDF MP Candidates Support Charity Campaign in Kyustendil

The top candidate on the GERB–UDF list in Kyustendil, Hristo Terziyski, along with youth members of the local organization, coordinator Neli Tocheva, and PM candidates Mark Kyurkchiev and Polina Mileva, took part in a charitable initiative, “Books Heal,” the GERB-UDF press centre reported. During a»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iran Hangs 18-Year-Old Over Protests in Latest Wartime Execution, Say Activists

Iranian authorities Thursday executed a teenager convicted over January protests after a fast-track trial rights groups labelled as "grossly unfair", as the country ramps up executions during the war with the US and Israel. Amir Hossein Hatami, 18, was sentenced to death in February along with six »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

President Iotova Appoints Three New Secretaries in Her Administration since Taking Office in Late January

Three new secretaries have been appointed to Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has appointed three new secretaries in her administration since taking office on January 20: Meglena Plugchieva, Kristiela Simeonova, and Milena Dimitrova, according to information on the President's website. Plugchieva »»»

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UPI 6h

Golden helmet, bracelets recovered year after Dutch museum theft - UPI.com

The recovered golden helmet of Coțofenești and two gold bracelets that were stolen from the Drents Museum are being shown to the press in the presence of a heavily armed officer in Assen, the Netherlands, on Thursday. Photo by Sam van der Wal/EPA April 2 (UPI) -- An ancient golden helmet and two br»»»

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UPI 6h

Capital planning commission to vote on White House ballroom plans - UPI.com

The East Wing of the White House was demolished in October. The National Planning Commission will meet today to vote on the ballroom plans. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- The National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on President Donald Trump»»»

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