Gulf News 40m

Moon streams in 4K glory: How Artemis II's laser tech revolutionises space comms

NASA's Artemis II mission has achieved a historic milestone by successfully beaming high-definition 4K video from lunar orbit back to Earth using the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System (O2O). Launched on April 1, 2026, the crewed Orion spacecraft — carrying four astronauts on NASA's fir»»»

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When crisis hits, universities must become anchors of stability

Universities are often seen as places of discovery, intellectual growth, and personal transformation. Yet their true value becomes most visible during times of crisis. Wars, regional tensions, and global disruptions test not only governments and institutions, but also the resilience of individuals »»»

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Naharnet 2h

US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire and peace talks

The U.S. has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday night. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran's acceptance and said Iran would allow "safe passage" of the Strait of Hormuz during those two weeks "via coordination»»»

Qatar Tribune 4h

‘Mid-term exams for 2nd semester to take account of learning patterns students experienced recently’

QNA Doha Assistant Undersecretary for Evaluation Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Khalid Abdullah Al Harqan has reassured students and parents regarding the specifications of the mid-term exams for the second semester, which will begin on Sunday and continue until A»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QRCS provides emergency humanitarian aid to displaced families in southern Syria

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched phase 1 of its emergency humanitarian aid project for displaced families in southern Syria. In cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS), heating oil is being distributed to internally displaced people (IDP»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Edu ministry officials check readiness of private nurseries, centers

Assistant Undersecretary for Special Education Affairs Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama, accompanied by several officials from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, conducted field visits to a number of private nurseries and centers to check on their readiness and to ensure the implementation of s»»»

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UPI 4h

Iranian-backed Iraqi militia releases kidnapped American reporter Shelly Kittleson - UPI.com

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad did not immediately release a comment on the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson. File Photo by Maj. Charlie Dietz/U.S. Army | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- An Iranian-backed militia freed an American journalist it kidnapped last month in a prisoner exchange»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Australia, Japan, Portugal back Egyptian efforts to contain regional military escalation

Australia, Japan, and Portugal have backed Egyptian efforts to contain regional military escalation and support a diplomatic path to avoid an “explosion” of violence, Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate telephone calls with Australian Foreign Mini»»»

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UPI 4h

Arson suspected in Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse fire - UPI.com

April 7 (UPI) -- Fire ripped through a Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse early Tuesday in Ontario, Calif., spewing smoke and ash into the sky in a tremendous black plume. The blaze was first reported about 1:45 a.m., and responders from the Ontario Fire Department found heavy smoke and fire when»»»

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Gulf News 6h

$100 billion wiped out? How much world’s richest lost, made since war began

Dubai: Global market volatility tied to tensions involving Iran triggered one of the sharpest short-term swings in billionaire wealth this year, wiping out more than $100 billion from the world’s richest individuals in March before a rapid rebound in April restored most of those losses. Data from F»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar says it ‘successfully intercepted a missile attack’ targeting the country

DOHA: Qatar’s Defence Ministry said the armed forces “successfully intercepted a missile attack” targeting the country. This came after an “elevated” threat level alert was sent out.»»»

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UPI 6h

French couple released after nearly 4 years in Iran - UPI.com

A woman holds a placard with a picture of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris during a rally for Kohler's birthday at Place de la Nation in Paris in September 2025. The couple has been released, French authorities announced. File Photo by Mohammed Badra/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- Two French people held in Ir»»»

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UPI 7h

British schools to get knife crime prevention training, support - UPI.com

High-risk schools in Britain will get specialized government training to prevent knife crime in and around the schools. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Schools in Britain will get specialized training to prevent knife crime in high-risk locations in and around schoo»»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

Eni discovers 2 trillion cubic feet of gas offshore Egypt

Eni has discovered an estimated 2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gas and 130 million barrels of associated condensates in Egypt’s Eastern Mediterranean, the company announced. The find was made through the successful drilling of the Denise W 1 exploration well in the Temsah Concession. Preliminary es»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Lebanon death toll in Israel-Hezbollah war surpasses 1,500

Lebanon's health ministry said Tuesday that the death toll in more than a month of war between Israel and Hezbollah had reached 1,530. The toll includes 102 women and 130 children, as well as 57 heath workers, a ministry statement said, adding that 4,812 people have been wounded.»»»

UPI 7h

Bill Gates to give House oversight interview on Jeffrey Epstein - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, attends a dinner hosted by President Donald Trump with U.S. tech leaders at the White House in Washington D.C., on September 4. Gates agreed to an interview with the House Oversight Committee related to its Jeffrey Epstein investigation. File Photo by W»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Kuwait advises residents to stay home overnight in precautionary measure

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has urged citizens and residents to remain indoors and avoid leaving their homes except in cases of extreme necessity, as part of a precautionary measure to ensure public safety. The advisory will be in force from midnight tonight until 6am tomorrow. Authorities»»»

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UPI 9h

Voters in Wisconsin, Georgia head to polls in key races - UPI.com

The office of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is seen in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on Jan. 6, 2026. Greene's resignation from Congress became effective the night before. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Wisconsin and Georgia are fac»»»

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UPI 9h

Chile backs Argentina’s sovereignty claim over Falkland Islands - UPI.com

Chile called for Argentina and the United Kingdom to resume negotiations to reach “as soon as possible” a peaceful and definitive solution to the dispute over the Falkland Islands..Photo by heidemsy/Pixabay April 7 (UPI) -- Chilean President José Antonio Kast expressed support for Argentina's sover»»»

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UPI 9h

Reports: U.S. military strikes Iran's Kharg Island - UPI.com

A handout satellite image made available by Copernicus, the European Union's Earth Observation Program, shows Kharg island, Iran, on March 7. U.S. military officials said the United States conducted airstrikes on the site Tuesday morning. Photo courtesy Copernicus April 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. military»»»

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Tanjug 9h

Serbia lose to Greece at water polo world cup qualifying tournament

ALEXANDROUPOLI - The Serbia men's national water polo team lost 16-15 (3-4, 4-7, 6-3, 3-1) to Greece in a Round 2, Group A match of the World Cup 2026 Division 1 qualifying tournament in Alexandroupoli, Greece, on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Hungary defeated the Netherlands 16-15 on penalties in t»»»

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RT 9h

German ‘militaristic frenzy’ could end in tragedy – Russian Foreign Ministry

Germany’s continued military buildup could lead to another tragedy on a global scale, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned. Last week, German media reported that male citizens who remain abroad for more than three months without prior approval could face penalties in line»»»

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UPI 10h

Colombia's Petro calls El Salvador prisons 'concentration camps' - UPI.com

A member of the Order Maintenance Unit, a specialized force of the National Civil Police, guards inmates at the Terrorism Confinement Center, of Cecot, maximum-security prison in San Salvador, El Salvador, in January. File photo by Rodrigo Sura/EEPA April 7 (UPI) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petr»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Afghanistan Says Peace Talks Held in China to End Fighting with Pakistan Have Been Constructive

Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday peace talks held in China between Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt cross-border fighting between the two neighbors have been constructive. The talks began last week in the western Chinese city of Urumqi following an invitation by China, in an effort to st»»»

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UPI 10h

Appeals court allows Iowa’s LGBTQ books ban to take effect - UPI.com

A banned books display is seen at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California on Sept. 22, 2022. A 2023 Iowa law banning LGBTQ books and topics from being discussed in public schools is taking effect after an appeals court lifted an injunction against it on Tuesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | Li»»»

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24 News Agency 11h

Rare Aigul flower blooms in Batken region - | 24.KG

The rare Aigul flower, a symbol of Batken region listed in the Red Book of Endangered Species, has come into bloom in Batken region. The press service of the Presidential Envoy in the region reported. According to the statement, the flower grows on mountain slopes and is distinguished by its long l