The Peninsula 15m

China beats Bangladesh for second straight win at AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup

Bangkok, Thailand: China defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in their second Group A match at the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup on Saturday at Nonthaburi Stadium in Thailand, securing their second consecutive group-stage win. Facing Bangladesh, who have qualified for the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup finals for »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18m

TISP Representatives Discuss with Simitli Residents Need for Better Communication between Institutions and Citizens

The need for better communication between institutions and citizens was among the topics discussed during a meeting between representatives of There Is Such a People (TISP) and residents of Simitli, the party reported Saturday. The meeting was attended by TISP top-of-the-list candidate for Blagoevg»»»

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Gulf News 34m

Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war

Washington: President Donald Trump did not equivocate in his first live address to Americans about the war in Iran. "We've beaten and completely decimated Iran," he said in a prime-time speech from the White House on Wednesday. "They are decimated both militarily and economically and in every other»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 43m

GERB-UDF Top-of-the-List Candidate Petkova in Ruse: Only Stable Government Guarantees Regional Development

Only stable governance can ensure regional development, said Temenuzhka Petkova, top-of-the-list candidate of GERB-UDF in Ruse Region. Together with MP candidate Dragomir Draganov, she met and spoke with residents of the town of Borovo on Saturday, the local chapter of GERB reported. According to r»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

QNB: External energy shock could force ECB policy shift

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has warned that an external shock in the energy sector could push the European Central Bank (ECB) into a difficult policy trade-off, as rising inflation risks collide with weakening growth prospects. In its weekly report, QNB said persistently elevated energy »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in Lebanon

Jakarta: Indonesia received the bodies of three peacekeepers Saturday that were killed on deployment in Lebanon as it branded an explosion that injured three other of its blue helmets as "unacceptable". The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three peacekeepers were wounded in a b»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Received an emergency alert while shopping? The first minutes are critical — here’s what to do.

As part of Phase Two of the #OurCommunityIsPrepared campaign, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre (ADCMC), in collaboration with strategic partners, is guiding residents on how to respond to emergency alerts in public spaces and shopping malls. Stay calm, act quicklyWheth»»»

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Al Manar 2h

US Aircraft Losses Challenge Trump’s Claims of Crippled Iranian Defenses

US media reports indicate that Iranian air defenses have downed multiple US military aircraft during ongoing operations, contradicting claims by US President Donald Trump just a day earlier that Iran’s air defenses and radar systems had been “completely destroyed.” According to the reports, an F-15»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

Libya’s proposed Science and Technology City can reduce oil dependence, create jobs for youth and support local innovation

The Media Office of Libya’s Science and Technology City announced last Tuesday (31 March) that the project was established by Cabinet Resolution No. 486 of 2021 as a financially and administratively independent scientific institution. The city is to be established in the municipality of Swani Bin A»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Afghanistan quake kills 12, including 8 members of same family

Kabul, Afghanistan: An earthquake that struck Afghanistan overnight killed 12 people, including eight members of the same family, a government official and the Afghan Red Crescent Society said on Saturday. The 5.8-magnitude quake struck at 8:42 pm (1612 GMT) on Friday at a depth of 186 kilometres (»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Putin to Hold Talks With Foreign Leaders in Moscow on May 9 — Kremlin Aide

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A number of foreign government officials have expressed a desire to come to Moscow for May 9, or Victory Day, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Saturday. "A number of government officials have already expressed a desire to come to Moscow for May 9," Ushakov told Life»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

Libya must adopt proactive economic policies to counter the repercussions of regional tensions: Al-Futaisi to Libya Herald

Libya must adopt proactive economic policies to counter the repercussions of regional tensions, Dr Mahmoud Al-Futaisi, head of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), said in an exclusive statement to . The statement came on the back of a dialogue session organized by the NESDB,»»»

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Gulf News 2h

New term, new reality: How schools are rewriting the rules of learning

For Indian schools, March and April usually signal a season of fresh beginnings. A new academic year brings with it renewed energy, new classrooms, new goals, and the familiar excitement of welcoming students back to school. This year, however, the start of the academic session has unfolded very di»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Sisi hopes Trump will save Egypt from Iran war fallout

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had good reason to issue his latest appeal to US President Donald Trump to end the US-Israeli war against Iran. Nevertheless, his doing so raised eyebrows. El-Sisi banked on Trump last year as Israel finally brought its ferocious war on Gaza to an end after t»»»

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RT 3h

Former Obama chief accuses Democrats of ‘losing the plot’ over trans issues

Barack Obama’s former chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, has torn into his own party for embracing race and gender activism over “middle class values.” Can the Democrats row back the worst excesses of the woke era? And could Emanuel lead the party in 2028? ”We lost the plot,” Emanuel said on ‘The Fifth »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz

Mumbai, India: An Indian-flagged tanker carrying LPG has safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz, India's government said on Saturday. Following US-Israel military strikes, Iran has effectively halted maritime traffic in the key waterway which is a critical route for global crude oil and gas. Bu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Amir and Italian prime minister discuss regional, international developments

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with Prime Minister of the friendly Republic of Italy HE Giorgia Meloni, at Lusail Palace to discuss regional and international developments. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness the Amir welcomed the»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Amir, Italian Prime Minister review regional and international developments

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the friendly Republic of Italy, at Lusail Palace today, April 4, 2026, to discuss regional and international developments.At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness the Am»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

Libya and Turkey discuss increasing flights, including to Sebha

The Minister of Transport, and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, met in Tripoli last Wednesday (1 April) with the Turkish Ambassador to Libya, Guven Begiç, in the context of supporting travel and enhancing trade between the two countries. The Tripoli government said the »»»

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Libya Herald 3h

LIDCO discusses with Turkey mechanisms to reactivate stalled projects and new projects

The General Manager of the state Libyan Investment and Development Company (LIDCO), Tariq Al-Shaafi, received, last Wednesday (1 April), the Commercial Attaché of the Republic of Turkey, Saat Uzbek, in coordination with the Head of the Executive Team for the President’s Initiatives and Strategic Pr»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Paris, France: The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market. The Easter holiday weekend across Europe is expected»»»

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France24 4h

Trump seeks massive $1.5 trillion defence budget amid Iran war

Engaged in a costly war against Iran, the White House unveiled its proposed budget for 2027 on Friday, asking Congress to increase the United States’ already massive defence spending by more than 40 percent over the course of a year. This would be a record in the country's recent history if Co»»»

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France24 4h

Eye on Africa - Uganda in shock after 4 children killed in kindergarden

First, Uganda is in shock after 4 children were killed in a brutal attack at a kindergarden in Kampala. Then, Sudanese military leader and head of state, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, appoints Yasir al-Atta as the Armed forces new chief of staff. And, a week until the Beninese people head to the polls fo»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai delivers urgent medical aid to Gaza

Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has facilitated the delivery of urgent medical supplies to Gaza. Through its Global Humanitarian Impact Fund (GHIF), DXBH coo»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Abu Dhabi strengthens emergency readiness with new app

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, in partnership with the Emergency, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi, has launched the Community Responder application on official app stores. The move marks the second phase of the Our Community is Ready campaign, aimed at strength»»»

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France24 5h

Is opposing Israel 'anti-Semitism'? France’s latest attempt to fight hate risks inflaming it

The French government is backing a draft law based on the idea that "hatred" of Israel is inseparable from hatred of the Jewish people. Critics of the “Yadan law” warn the new legislation will not just muzzle legitimate criticism of Israel but could further fuel anti-Semitism in France.  Frenc»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE confirms stable food supplies and no shortages as over 12,000 inspections enforce consumer protection

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has confirmed that there are no indicators of shortages in goods or disruptions to supply chains, emphasising that the daily import of food commodities is proceeding as normal. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Al-Rahi says Iran violating sovereignty through Hezbollah, slams Israeli attacks

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Saturday said Iran is violating Lebanon's sovereignty "through Hezbollah," in comments related to the war that has been raging since March 2. "Our hearts ache for the victims of the war imposed on Lebanon by Hezbollah and Israel, for the displaced, for the dest»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Indonesia slams 'unacceptable' peacekeeper casualties in Lebanon

Jakarta: The Indonesian government on Saturday slammed as "unacceptable" an explosion that injured three of its peacekeepers in Lebanon within days of three other blue helmets from the Southeast Asian nation being killed. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three peacekeepers »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

FIATA seminar examines global shipping risks

DOHA: At the initiative of the Qatar Chamber, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has organised a webinar titled 'Middle East Security Situation: Managing Legal, Insurance, and Operational Risks in Times of Disruption'. The webinar reviewed the impact of current »»»

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Novinite 5h

Ex-Economy Minister: Claims That Eurozone Drove Prices Up Are False, Inflation in Bulgaria Remains Low

Nikolay Vassilev, former Minister of Economy, dismissed claims that prices in Bulgaria have doubled following eurozone-related developments, arguing instead that inflation remains low and that public fears about sharp price increases are exaggerated. Speaking on Nova TV, Nikolay Vassilev stated tha»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

MOI enables financial claim payment via Metrash

Doha, Qatar: The Search and Follow Up Department of Ministry of Interior provides a financial claims payment service through the Metrash App. The Ministry of Interior explained this in a social media post, adding that the 'Financial Claims Payment' service can be accessed in three easy steps. The s»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Sheikh Mohamed receives DR Congo President Tshisekedi, discuss economic ties and regional security

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Indonesia Slams 'Unacceptable' Peacekeeper Casualties in Lebanon

The Indonesian government on Saturday slammed as "unacceptable" an explosion that injured three of its peacekeepers in Lebanon within days of three other blue helmets from the Southeast Asian nation being killed. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three peacekeepers were woun»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Middle East war: Global economic fallout

Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: - More ships pass Hormuz - A French-owned and a Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of ships to have transited the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday. The passage, a vital route for oil and liquified natu»»»

24 News Agency 5h

New director appointed at National School-Lyceum of Innovative Technologies - | 24.KG

Zhainak Ibragimov has been appointed Director of the National School-Lyceum of Innovative Technologies named after Aidarkan Moldokulov. The press service of the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan reported. The decision was made following a competition. He previously served as the deputy principal »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

From Asia to the Americas: Governments Race to Contain Energy Shock

Governments worldwide are moving swiftly to contain the fallout from a sharp rise in energy costs, as global supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran rattle markets. Surging fuel and electricity prices have prompted urgent steps to protect consumers and secure supplies, with mounting»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over Mideast war

Colombo: Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has rationed fuel, raised its price by a third and increased electri»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Houthis Threaten ‘Gradual Escalation’ after Fourth Attack on Israel

Yemen’s Houthi group has threatened “gradual escalation” after claiming a fourth attack on Israel, about a week after entering the war alongside Iran as part of the Tehran-led “axis of resistance.” The move comes as Yemen’s internationally recognized government steps up rhetoric, saying a decisive »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

IMF Urges BOJ to Keep Raising Rates Even as Iran War Poses New Risks

The International Monetary Fund urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates, even as the Middle East war posed "significant new risks" to the country's economic outlook. The proposal comes amid market expectations the BOJ will raise interest rates as soon as April in the face of moun»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Raising ‘ausome’ children: Inside the autism journey of UAE families

Dubai: In homes across the UAE, families raising children with autism are discovering that their journeys, while often filled with challenges, are also filled with hope. This World Autism Month, parents in Dubai have shared to Gulf News how their children have transformed their lives, teaching them»»»

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Gulf News 6h

US military aircraft hit in Iran war are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years

Iran shooting down two American military aircraft marks an exceedingly rare assault for the US. that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows the Islamic Republic’s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been “completely decimated.” Get updated faster »»»

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Sana 6h

Türkiye to connect its railways with Syria as Part of Historic Hejaz Railway

Ankara, April 4 (SANA)Turkish Minister of transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Friday that Türkiye plans to extend its current railway line to the city of Aleppo in Syria, as part of efforts to revive the historic Hejaz Railway. “We wish to revive the old line with a symbolic an»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

LIVE UPDATES: Iran downs two US warplanes as Middle East conflict intensifies

Doha, Qatar: Iranian and American forces raced each other Saturday to recover a crew member of the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war. Tehran said it had shot down the F-15 warplane, while US media reported United States special forces had rescued one of its two »»»

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UPI 7h

On This Day, April 4: Gates, Allen found Microsoft - UPI.com

On April 4, 1975, Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. 1 of 8 | Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates attends the NBA Finals game on June 10, 1996, in Seattle. On April 4, 1975, Microsoft was founded by Gates and Paul Allen. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo April 4 (UPI) -- On th»»»

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Gulf News 7h

As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?

For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like? But we rarely ask the opposite: What would they think of us? Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.It's a question that can produce some, well, uncomfortable»»»

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France24 7h

Iran, US race to recover missing crew member of crashed American fighter jet

Forces from Iran and the US are racing to recover a missing crew member from the F-15 warplane, shot down by Iran on Friday. US media reported United States special forces had rescued one of its two crew members.  Iranian and American forces raced each other Saturday to recover a cre»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Report: Armed Forces Personnel Shortage Stood at 20.5% in 2025

In 2025, the shortage of military personnel decreased by 1.8% and reached 20.5%, according to the Report on the State of Defence and the Armed Forces, approved by the caretaker government on April 1. Despite the measures taken, vacant positions for military personnel remained close to those in 2024»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Report: Military Personnel Shortage Stood at 20.5% in 2025

In 2025, the shortage of military personnel decreased by 1.8% and reached 20.5%, according to the Report on the State of Defence and the Armed Forces, approved by the caretaker government on April 1. Despite the measures taken, vacant positions for military personnel remained close to those in 2024»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Hamas Hopes Pressure Will Amend Gaza Disarmament Plan

Hamas is pressing mediators to secure changes to a plan presented more than a week ago by Nikolay Mladenov, the High Representative of the “Board of Peace,” which calls for the full disarmament of Gaza without exception. A Hamas delegation in Cairo is holding intensive talks with Palestinian factio»»»

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