Relatives of killed Iranian general arrested by ICE in Los Angeles - UPI.com
The niece and grandniece of the deceased Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike on his motorcade in 2020, on Saturday after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their green cards earlier this week. File Photo by Ibrahim Jassam /UPI | License Photo April 4 (UPI) -- ICE ag»»»
Fourth person arrested in London arson attack on Jewish ambulance service - UPI.com
A fourth man has been arrested in the arson of several Jewish ambulances parked in front of a synagogue that belonged to a volunteer service. Three that have already been charged will next appear in court in late April. File by Andy Rain/EPA April 4 (UPI) -- A fourth man suspected of being involved»»»
FEMA official claims he teleported to Waffle House, staff does not remember him - UPI.com
A FEMA official reiterated his claims that he has experienced teleportation, including once suddenly finding himself in a Waffle House about 50 miles away from his previous location. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- An official in the Federal Emergency Management A»»»
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz or face 'hell' - UPI.com
President Donald Trump on Saturday told Iran it has 48 hours left on his deadline for it open the Strait of Hormuz back up to all traffic or it "Hell will reign down" on the country. Pool photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday reminded Iran tha»»»
Judge blocks Trump administration from gathering for college applicant information - UPI.com
The University of California, Los Angeles is among the public universities that temporarily will not have to submit years of data on applicants and students that the Department of Education has requested because it may not have the authority to do so, a federal judge said on Friday. File Photo by J»»»
Operation Eaten Straw: Hezbollah Fighters Relentlessly Hit Key Israeli Sites, Army Gatherings
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon launched on Saturday a meticulously coordinated wave of strikes across the occupied territories under the codename “Operation Eaten Straw,” demonstrating unprecedented precision and operational intensity. The attacks targeted Israeli military and strategic »»»
Kremlin envoy says the EU is 15 years too late to prepare for energy crisis
The EU has failed to offer any real solutions to the current energy crisis, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said, arguing that Brussels is too late to start preparing for a supply shock. The remarks came in response to EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen’s interview with the Financial Times on F»»»
Russian attack on Ukrainian market kills 5 - UPI.com
A Russian strike on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, killed five people and injured at least 19 others. Photo courtesy Ukraine's prosecutor's office April 4 (UPI) -- A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, killed five people and injured at least 19 others Saturday, local officials said»»»
Muriqi strikes late as Mallorca stun Real Madrid
Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Vedat Muriqi snatched Mallorca a surprise 2-1 La Liga win over Real Madrid on Saturday to deal Los Blancos a significant blow in the Spanish title race. Alvaro Arbeloa's side thought they had rescued a point after Eder Militao nodded home with two minutes remaining before »»»
Consequences of Strikes on Iran's Bushehr NPP to Destroy Life in Arab Countries – Araghchi
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Radioactive consequences from strikes on the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant will destroy life in the capitals of Persian Gulf countries, not in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said th»»»
UAE retains Aa2 credit rating with stable outlook with global confidence in its economy holding firm
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance announced that the credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 30 March 2026. The review reassessed the appropriateness of the current rating, which remains unchanged at Aa2 wit»»»
Vietnam says economy grew 7.83% in first quarter, 'difficulties' ahead
Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam recorded economic growth of 7.83 percent in the first quarter of 2026 year-on-year, the statistics office said on Saturday, but faces "numerous difficulties" as the Middle East war hits fuel prices. First-quarter growth was up from 7.07 percent last year after strong gains i»»»
Influencer released after testifying over personal data breach
Influencer Ioanna Touni was released on Saturday afternoon after testifying in a case filed against her for breach of personal data. Touni had been arrested after she revealed the name and face of a man she won a case against earlier this week on social media. Based on information, Touni was at a v»»»
Artemis II now closer to moon than Earth - UPI.com
Artemis II astronauts are inside the Orion capsule as they make their way to the moon. Photo courtesy NASA April 4 (UPI) -- NASA announced Saturday that the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission were closer to moon than to the Earth. NASA shared photos from the mission on X, declaring that the »»»
Search for downed U.S. airman enters second day in Iran - UPI.com
U.S. special forces were in a race against Iran to find a U.S. airman missing after their F-14E Strike Eagle fighter jet went down in Iran. File Photo courtesy the Department of Defense April 4 (UPI) -- Israel's military suspended attacks in an area of Iran where a U.S. airman is believed to be los»»»
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 »»»
Colorado conversion therapy ban at center of US culture war
Lawmakers in Colorado have approved amendments to the state’s ban on “conversion therapy,” a practice aimed at changing an individual’s non-traditional sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. This comes despite a US Supreme Court ruling blocking enforcement of the state’s ban on s»»»
Tunisia to launch sixth phase of renewable energy project authorization system soon
Tunis, April 4, 2026 (TAP) — Tunisia is set to launch the sixth phase of its authorization system for new renewable energy projects with capacities of 1, 2, and 10 megawatts in April, said Secretary of State for Energy Transition Wael Chouchane on...»»»
Egyptian teen sensation Goda shines at 2026 ITTF World Cup
Macao: Though she walked from the arena back to her hotel wiping away tears, leaving without a word in the mixed zone after her loss on Saturday, 18-year-old Egyptian sensation Hana Goda has emphatically proven her strength at the 2026 ITTF World Cup, etching her name into history. In the women's s»»»
73 Measles Cases Registered in Bulgaria – Health Ministry
A total of 73 measles cases have been recorded in Bulgaria between March 18 and April 3, the Ministry of Health reported on its website on Saturday. The cases are spread across five regions – Vratsa, Lovech, Pleven, Sofia-city, and Sofia-region. The majority, 83.5%, were registered in Vratsa. Preli»»»
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»»»
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,»»»
Stuck in a cooking rut? Try some creative rule-breaking in the kitchen.
If you’re feeling burned out by your daily cooking routine, you might reflexively try to pare things down, using fewer ingredients and bare-minimum recipes, but cookbook author Jerrelle Guy does the opposite - she adds something. She was able to reclaim her joy and creativity in the kitchen by spri»»»
Dembele leads PSG to victory ahead of Liverpool tie
Paris, France: Ousmane Dembele scored twice, including a stunning opening goal on the volley, as Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Liverpool by beating Toulouse 3-1 on Friday to cement their place at the top of Ligue 1. Last year's Ballon d'Or winn»»»
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 »»»
Sofia Reports Record Low Population of Stray Dogs
Local authorities in Sofia report a record low number of stray dogs in the city and are expanding measures for their control and care, the Town Hall said the occasion of World Stray Animals Day, April 4. According to the latest counts and expert estimates, the total population of stray dogs in the »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Mitiga airport completes preparations to receive Air Cairo flights
Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport Administration announced last Thursday (2 April) that it had welcomed a high-level delegation from Air Cairo on the same day, accompanied by the General Manager and the Director of Malouk Al Rahab Company, as part of the final arrangements for resuming flights»»»
French prosecutors open hate speech probe into polarising news channel CNews
The Paris prosecutor's office announced Friday it had launched an investigation into alleged racist comments following remarks made in late March on French news channel CNews targeting the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis Bally Bagayoko. The Paris prosecutor's office said on Friday it had opened »»»
First 25 km of Balykchy—Bokonbaev—Karakol road to be repaired by May 1 - | 24.KG
Reconstruction of Balykchy — Bokonbaev — Karakol road continues in Issyk-Kul region. The first 25 kilometers will be repaired by May 1. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the press service, work on the first section of the road has»»»
Prime Minister of Italy arrives in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Italian Republic HE Giorgia Meloni arrived in Doha on Saturday morning, April 4, 2026, on a working visit to the country. Her Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry o»»»
French, Japanese Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz in First Since War
One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday. The passage, a vital maritime route for oil and liquified natural gas, has been virtually blocked by Iran since the start of the war, sai»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: An Israeli force infiltrated the border town of Shebaa before dawn on Saturday, abducted citizen Sami Saab from his house - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: An Israeli force infiltrated the border town of Shebaa before dawn on Saturday, abducted citizen S»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Amir congratulates President of Senegal
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.»»»
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»»»
Met department predicts relatively hot weather during the day, partly cloudy conditions offshore
DOHA: The Meteorology Department expects the weather on the coast to be relatively hot during the day today, becoming partly cloudy with scattered clouds. Offshore, it will be partly cloudy with scattered clouds. Winds on the coast will be southwesterly at less than 5 knots initially, becoming most»»»
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»»»
Artemis II crew captures stunning earth views on moon mission
Cape Canaveral, Florida: The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planet's brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon. NASA released the crew's first downlinked images Friday, 1 1/2 days into the first astronaut moonshot in more than half a century. The first photo taken by comma»»»
Two US fighter jets downed in Mideast, one crew member rescued
A US fighter jet was shot down over Iranian airspace on Friday, triggering a search operation by Washington which rescued one crew member. A second US Air Force aircraft went down later in the day, according to a US official. The whereabouts of any other crew were not immediately known. A US f»»»
US-Israeli Strike Kills Wife of Iran’s Top Foreign Policy Advisor — Pezeshkian
An assassination attempt on Kamal Kharazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Policy, left his wife dead as he was targeted by US-Israeli strike, Iranian president confirmed. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed the April 1 attack on X:"Just as I was addressing the American people»»»
Diner stunned as microchip found in meal reveals meat is from retired Turkish racehorse
An electronic identification microchip found in a meat stew served by a Turkish soup kitchen turned out to be from a racehorse retired early with a broken leg. The fate of four-year-old thoroughbred mare Smart Latch, illeg»»»
Diner stunned as microchip found in meal reveals meat is from retired Turkish racehorse
An electronic identification microchip found in a meat stew served by a Turkish soup kitchen turned out to be from a racehorse retired early with a broken leg. The fate of four-year-old thoroughbred mare Smart Latch, illeg»»»
Middle East conflict could cut Indian fertiliser output by 10–15%
Due to supply chain disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, India could potentially see a decline in fertiliser output. According to a recent Bloomberg report, New Delhi has asked China to allow the sale of some urea cargoes. Indian officials have asked Beijing to ease restrictio»»»
Middle East conflict could cut Indian fertiliser output by 10–15%
Due to supply chain disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, India could potentially see a decline in fertiliser output. According to a recent Bloomberg report, New Delhi has asked China to allow the sale of some urea cargoes. Indian officials have asked Beijing to ease restrictio»»»
Middle East conflict could cut Indian fertiliser output by 10–15%
Due to supply chain disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, India could potentially see a decline in fertiliser output. According to a recent Bloomberg report, New Delhi has asked China to allow the sale of some urea cargoes. Indian officials have asked Beijing to ease restrictio»»»