North Korean leader Kim Jong Un petted puppies and kittens with his delighted daughter as they toured a new Pyongyang housing district, state media said Friday. The Hwasong area, formerly mostly farmland, is a newly developed residential district with about 40,000 housing units built through a seri»»»

A roundtable discussion on tax policy and administration was held in Bishkek, organized by the International Business Council of Kyrgyzstan (IBC). Representatives of businesses and government agencies discussed the growing fiscal burden and penalty calculation rules. IBC Executive Director Askar Sy»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ombudsperson delivered three reports at a meeting of the CIS Human Rights Commission held in Minsk, the press service of the Ombudsman’s Institute reported. Jamilya Jamanbaeva spoke about the observance of Kyrgyzstanis’ rights to medical care and assistance. She noted that 32 monitorin»»»

Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army's top uniformed officer and two other generals, the Pentagon said Thursday without giving a reason for the departures while the United States is waging a war against Iran. General Randy George "will be retiring from his position as the »»»

The Paris police on Thursday banned an annual gathering of French Muslims north of the capital, citing a "major terrorist risk" that it might be targeted. The Annual Gathering of the Muslims of France had been due to take place at Bourget, just north of Paris, from Friday until Monday. The order ba»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Defence has announced the interception and destruction of a drone over the past few hours. This was reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), quoting Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki, the official spokesperson for the ministry. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

Cuba's government announced Thursday that it was pardoning 2,010 prisoners as a "humanitarian" gesture to mark Easter after previously pledging to release dozens amid heightened US pressure on Havana. The individuals being released include young people, women and prisoners over 60 years old who are»»»

BEIJING: China's central bank announced Thursday that it has added 12 banks to its list of authorized institutions for digital yuan operations, Xinhua News Agency reported. The move aims to promote the steady development of the digital currency, improve the inclusiveness of its services, and meet p»»»

Dubai: Several churches across Dubai have announced the suspension of in-person services starting April 3, following directives from UAE authorities to ensure public safety and community well-being. Parishes across denominations have moved quickly to comply, with many shifting to online worship whi»»»

KUWAIT: Kuwait announced that its air defences intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks. The Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) quoted the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, Colonel Staff Saud Al-Atwan, stating that the sounds of explosions were the result of air defence systems interce»»»

Burkina Faso's president, Ibrahim Traore, pictured in 2025 in Moscow meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, and his regime have killed more than 1,800 civilians -- including dozens of children -- since taking power in September 2022. File Photo by Russian Presidential Office/UPI | License Photo »»»

Dubai: With less than two months remaining until the start of Hajj 2026, preparations are accelerating across the Muslim world as millions prepare for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the largest religious gatherings on Earth. Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is an obligation upon every Musli»»»

NICOSIA, Cyprus: Skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won't return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow, the European Union's (EU) energy commissioner warned Tuesday. Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said although there are no immedia»»»

As the US-Iran war with Iran continues to disrupt global shipping, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has convened around 40 countries to demand the "immediate and unconditional reopening" of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards effectively shut the key waterway and oil conduit wh»»»

United Airlines on Thursday announced a $10 increase to its checked baggage fees, making it the second airline this week to do so after JetBlue raised its fees by $4 or $9, depending on whether you fly on a peak or off-peak date. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Unite»»»

Iran and its allies traded fire with Israel and the United States, as Washington-linked assets across the Middle East were targeted alongside energy and civilian infrastructure -- with the month-long war on Friday showing little sign of easing. Strikes have increasingly targeted economic and indust»»»

General Randy George was asked to step down and retire immediately. U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George on Thursday was asked by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to step down from his position and retire immediately. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Secretary o»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Government has denied reports circulating online that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a data centre belonging to US technology company Oracle in Dubai. In a statement posted on X, the Dubai Government Media Office said the reports alleging that the IRGC had»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar was targeted on Thursday by a number of drones launched from Iran, according to country's Ministry of Defence. In a statement, carried by Qatar News Agency (QNA), the ministry said that the Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted all the drones. Get updated faster and »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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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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»»»

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 theme»»»

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, »»»

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»»»

QNA New York The State of Qatar has sent a 10th identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, regarding t»»»

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»»»

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»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has announced that the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has strongly condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan. ICAO highlighted that the attacks forced emergency measures, including»»»

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»»»

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,»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Damascus, April 2 (SANA) United Nations development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Alexander De Croo said on Thursday that Post-war Syria can be a success story if “we stand with its people,” “It’s time for the international community to scale up development support — so hospitals can be rebuilt, s»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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,»»»