Middle East war pushes global food prices higher amid fears of deeper crisis
Capitals, April 5 (SANA) – Global food prices rose for a second consecutive month as the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to drive up energy and fertilizer costs, raising concerns about future crop production and increasing pressure on international food markets, the Unite»»»
Man charged with 18 counts of injuring parade-goers in Louisiana crash - UPI.com
The city of Broussard, La., was the scene of an incident on Saturday in which a local man was charged with driving his car into a crowd of parade-goers, inflicting multiple injuries. Authorities charged Todd Landry, 57, with 18 counts of negligent injury and driving while intoxicated. Photo courtes»»»
Qatar Reads returns to Doha Festival City with 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»»»
President al-Sharaa discusses with Ukrainian President economic cooperation, relations
Damascus, April 5 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received on Sunday Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the People’s Palace in Damascus, with ministerial delegations from both countries and the participation of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The talks focused on boosting bilateral»»»
Injury setback for Barcelona as Bernal suffers twisted ankle
Madrid: FC Barcelona has suffered an injury setback ahead of the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid, with in-form central midfielder Marc Bernal diagnosed with a twisted ankle that will rule him out of Wednesday's first leg at Camp Nou. Bernal came on in the 40th»»»
Subject of N.H. manhunt found dead after police officer shot, injured - UPI.com
New Hampshire State Police Col. Mark Hall briefs reporters Saturday as a manhunt was underway for Matthew Masse, 38, who was accused of shooting and injuring a police officer and fleeing on foot. Masse was later found dead, authorities said. Photo courtesy New Hampshire State Police/Facebook April »»»
The real clients came from abroad: how authorities tracked down migrant smuggling ring
Two Turkish citizens arrested as migrant traffickers had opened businesses on the island of Samos to cover their tracks. The businesses, a retail outlet and a restaurant, had virtually no clientele but their owners, both legal residents, were living large. The discrepancy reportedly aroused the sus»»»
Pope Leo beseeches warring nations to lay down arms in Easter address - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile after he presided over the Holy Mass on Easter Sunday at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday. It is Pope Leo's first Holy Week as pontiff. Photo by Riccardo Antimiani/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday beseeched world leaders t»»»
Saudi Market Edges Higher on Insurance and Basic Materials Support
Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) edged up 0.03 percent to 11,272 points on Sunday, supported by insurance and basic materials stocks. Total traded value reached SAR 4.27 billion ($1.1 billion). Shares of Petro Rabigh and The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) r»»»
Trump says second downed U.S. pilot rescued from Iranian territory - UPI.com
A handout picture provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps official website on Sunday reportedly shows the wreckage and remains of a downed US aircraft in central Iran. The IRGC said a U.S. aircraft that had been searching for the crew member of a missing U.S. fighter jet had been destroyed, Ir»»»
Who is the US airman rescued from Iran? Inside the mission that defied the odds
US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran last week, but Iran says the mission was "foiled". The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or fake images. Get update»»»
Saudi Airports Serve as Safety Valve for Regional Air Traffic as ‘Hormuz Fallout’ Hits Global Aviation
Conflicts in the region are no longer confined to the geography of battlefields; their fallout has reached one of the world’s most vital and sensitive industries: aviation. Today, travelers and airlines alike face a harsh reality driven by record surges in jet fuel prices and a steep spike in insur»»»
Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children
Dhaka: Bangladesh said it suspected measles killed at least 98 children in the past three weeks, official data showed Sunday, with Dhaka ramping up vaccination efforts in the worst-affected areas. Last week, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directed two senior ministers to travel across the South Asia»»»
In Plovdiv, Vazrazhdane Leader Presents Party’s National Governance Doctrine
“Our goal is to preserve the unity of the Bulgarian people and to live in an independent state. This is our historical mission,” said Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of Vazrazhdane, in Plovdiv. He held an open meeting with citizens and presented the party’s National Doctrine for governing Bulgaria. “Th»»»
UAE enters world’s top 10 goods exporters, trade reaches Dh6 trillion
Dubai: The UAE has entered the world’s top 10 merchandise exporters for the first time, ranking ninth globally in 2025, according to the World Trade Organization’s World Trade Outlook and Statistics report. The report highlighted exceptional growth in the UAE’s total external trade, which reached D»»»
Environment ministry apprehends group of fishermen for catching threatened bird species
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Marine Protection Department, apprehended a group of fishermen after they caught 95 Socotra cormorants in one of the marine sites, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect the marine environment and preserve biodiversity in t»»»
OPEC+ Agrees in Principle on Theoretical Oil Output Hike amid Iran War Paralysis
OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, three sources with knowledge of the group's talks said ahead of its meeting later on Sunday, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the US-Israe»»»
Finance min. urges strengthening direct online communication with taxpayers
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk called for strengthening direct online communication with taxpayers through chatbot, call centers and customer service platforms to ensure rapid responses and provide immediate support for them. Kouchouk made the remarks on Sunday, April 5, 2026, during a field tour »»»
UAE air defences intercept 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missiles and 50 drones from Iran on April 5
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Sunday that air defenses engaged 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missiles and 50 drones originating from Iran. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Since the start of Iran's brazen attacks, the UAE air defenses»»»
Dubai allows hotels, businesses to defer fees
Dubai: Dubai has approved a new set of economic measures allowing hotels and businesses to defer key fees for three months, as authorities move to ease short-term cost pressures across the economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The measures, ann»»»
Vazrazhdane Proposes Abolishing Delegated School Budgets, Says Top-of-the-List Candidate in Yambol
Closed schools and depopulated villages are the price of failed policies in the education sector, said Nikola Dimitrov, Vazrazhdane’s top-of-the-list candidate in Yambol, quoted by the party’s press office on Sunday. “Education is a cornerstone for the development of any country and the key to the »»»
Four New Protected Areas Are Declared
Environment Minister Yulian Popov announced four new protected areas. Changes have also been introduced to the size of two other protected areas, and there has been an adjustment to the protection regime of one protected area, the Environment Ministry said. Three of the new protected areas fall und»»»
Lebanese president says preserving civil peace remains top priority
Beirut, April 5 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Sunday that preserving civil peace in Lebanon remains a top priority, describing it as a “red line” that must not be crossed. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Aoun said, “Amid destruction and displacement, the primary concern re»»»
Hamas, Mediators in Renewed Push to Break Gaza Ceasefire Deadlock
A renewed push is underway to revive Gaza ceasefire talks, with mediators stepping in after meetings in Cairo to revive the process as the impasse has deepened since the outbreak of the Iran war. Talks due to resume in Cairo in the coming days aim to break the deadlock and advance unresolved issues»»»
Ministry launches 5 intellectual property e-services, expands total to 7
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched five new intellectual property e-services, bringing the total number of services to seven. This comes as part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and enhance service quality. The services provided include applicati»»»
Authorities monitor Rhodes beaches after 43 kilos of hashish wash ashore
More than 40 kilograms of hashish with a street value of €320,000 have been found washed ashore on a beach on the southeastern island of Rhodes, authorities said. The discovery was made Friday at Plymmiri near Lindos, a Coast Guard statement said. It said the drugs were packaged inside a closed str»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Iran continues to target civilian infrastructure across Gulf
Doha, Qatar: Kuwait government officials confirmed that two power and water desalination plants were targeted, and another oil complex in south was also hit. Abu Dhabi also confirmed that they were responding to several fires at the Borouge petrochemical plant due to falling debris from an intercep»»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
Rayyan Bu Thaila claims Al Uqda Local Thoroughbred Trophy
Doha, Qatar: Injaaz Stud’s Rayyan Bu Thaila secured an impressive victory in the Al Uqda Local Thoroughbred Trophy Open Race as jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot completed his treble at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The five-year-old chestnut gelding, trained by Jihad El Ahmad, was settled off the ear»»»
On This Day, April 5: West Virginia coal mine explosion kills 29 - UPI.com
On April 5, 2010, an explosion in a coal mine near Montcoal, in West Virginia's Raleigh County, killed 29 workers. 1 of 5 | Massey Energy workers Maurice Blanchette (L), Jimmy Shortridge (2nd-L), Brandon Waddell (2nd-R) and Andrew Lucas take a break from drilling efforts above Massey Energy's Upper»»»
Municipalities intensify pest control efforts to enhance public health
Doha, Qatar: In a comprehensive move to bolster public health and environmental safety, the Ministry of Municipality has successfully concluded a month-long intensive pest control operation spanning from February 28 to March 28, 2026. This initiative is a core component of the government’s broader »»»
Shops open Sunday under Easter hours
Shops will be open all over Greece Sunday, and longer trading hours will be in place during Easter week with the exception of Good Friday. According to recommendations from the Athens trade association, shops will be open Sunday from 11a.m.-4p.m. Throughout Easter week recommended opening hours Mon»»»
Behind enemy lines: How the US rescued a downed airman deep inside Iran
Dubai: The dramatic rescue of a US Air Force officer deep inside Iran — after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down — has spotlighted one of the most complex and high-risk military operations: Recovering a pilot behind enemy lines. According to reports from The New York Times and Axios, US special o»»»
Germany conscription rule: men abroad face penalties after deadline
German men who remain abroad for more than three months without prior approval may start facing penalties under a military-related legal requirement, according to the Berliner Zeitung. The rule obliges men between the ages of 17 and 45 to obtain permission before extended stays abroad. It came into»»»
Blood Donation Campaigns to Take Place in Sofia, Other Cities on Palm Sunday
A spring campaign for voluntary and unpaid blood donation, titled “Light a Candle – Donate Life!”, was launched by the National Centre for Transfusion Hematology, the Ministry of Health, and the Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC), with the support of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church on Palm Sunday, the organiz»»»
Mitrovic strikes late to save Al Rayyan as Al Shamal cut Al Sadd lead in QSL
Doha, Qatar: Aleksandar Mitrovic struck in stoppage time as Al Rayyan held leaders Al Sadd to a 1-1 draw in a gripping Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. Al Shamal boosted the title race by defeating Umm Salal 3-2, cutting Al Sadd’s lead to just two points after a ha»»»
Russia to increase energy supplies to India
Russia has indicated it is prepared to increase deliveries of oil and LNG to India, in order to maintain support for New Delhi’s fertiliser requirements, as global energy markets remain unsettled by the ongoing conflict in Iran. »»»
Taiwan secures LNG supply assurances from a ‘major’ country
Taiwan has received assurances over LNG supplies from a major producing country, according to the island’s economy minister, as concerns grow over the impact of the Iran war on energy imports from the Middle East. Accordin»»»
Iran war accelerates Chinese US treasure bill sell off
The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»
Iran war accelerates Chinese US treasure bill sell off
The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»
US and Israel strike Iranian petrochemical hub, raising fears of supply shocks
The US and Israel struck Iran’s major petrochemical complex on April 4, damaging multiple facilities in the southern Mahshahr region and raising concerns over global supply disruptions in plastics and fertilisers. Various »»»
IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»
Middle East conflict pushes global food prices up in March, FAO says
World food commodity prices rose for a second consecutive month in March, supported by higher energy costs linked to escalating conflict in the Near East, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on April 3. The FA»»»
Three tankers exit Hormuz hugging Omani coast
In what appears to be the first exit from the Persian Gulf by oil tankers without permission from Iran, three large vessels linked to Oman left the Strait of Hormuz by hugging the sultanate’s coastline, Bloomberg reported on April 3. »»»
Emirates Global Aluminium won’t be fixed for a year
The Middle East’s largest aluminium producer has warned that it could take up to a year to fully restore output at a key facility in Abu Dhabi, following damage from an Iranian missile and drone attack. Bloomberg reported »»»
IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»