Gulf News 1h

Hormuz deal: Trump sets 'Tuesday, 8:00 PM' (April 7, midnight GMT) deadline — if not, it's 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' in stark threat to Iran

US President Donald Trump made an expletive-filled threat Sunday to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, demanding Tehran bow to his demands for a deal to reopen the Gulf to shipping as oil prices surge. As Christians marked Easter, Trump revived warnings of air strikes on Iranian power plants a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Al Jazeera Media Network denies connection to detainee in Israel

Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera Media Network has firmly denied any association with Miqdad Al-Natour arrested by the Israeli police. “Israeli police announced on Friday, 3rd April 2026, the arrest of an individual named Miqdad Al-Natour, whom they alleged to be affiliated with the Al Jazeera »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar delivers new batch of relief aid to displaced people in Lebanon

Beirut: Through its partners, Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) provided a new aid package to displaced people in the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon on Sunday, as part of its efforts to deliver urgent humanitarian support to those affected an»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt’s gold prices jump nearly 5% in single week on global rally, FX volatility

Gold prices in Egypt posted a sharp increase over the past week, supported by rising global prices and continued fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the Egyptian pound. The price of 21-karat gold, the most actively traded in the local market, rose by 4.74% to EGP 7,175 per »»»

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UPI 5h

OPEC agrees on another oil production boost as Strait remains blocked - UPI.com

OPEC+ members announced Sunday they would modestly boost production as worldwide oil supplies tighten and prices spike amid the American-Israeli war on Iran. File Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Sunday they will aga»»»

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Al Manar 6h

IRGC Navy Pounds Key US-Israeli Targets in Wave 97 of Operation True Promise 4

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its naval forces conducted a large-scale combined missile-and-drone operation against pivotal American and Zionist targets. The operation was carried out as part of the 97th wave of Operation True Promise 4 on Sunday afternoon, the IRGC »»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure as Egypt intensifies de-escalation push

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Sunday, warning that power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as concerns mounted over a wider regional spillover and Egypt stepped up diplomatic efforts to contain the cris»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Madbouly reviews strategic commodity stocks, wheat supply, and fiscal planning

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a series of high-level meetings on Sunday to assess Egypt’s preparedness on strategic commodities, the current local wheat supply season, and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussions covered the availability of essential goods in domestic»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Moroccan Prime Minister arrives in Cairo for first session of joint coordination committee

Egypt and Morocco on Sunday launched the first session of a joint coordination and follow-up committee, a move officials said establishes a new stage of bilateral relations aimed at achieving full economic integration. Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived at Cairo International Airport o»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Syria: Two arrested over attack on UAE embassy

Security units affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Interior have arrested two suspects, identified as “M.S.” and “Sh.A.”, whose involvement in the attack on the UAE Embassy premises has been confirmed. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the ministry said it had immediately init»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar provides new batch of aid to displaced people in Lebanon

BEIRUT: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), through its partners Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, delivered a new aid package to displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. This initiative is part ofQFFD's ongoing efforts to provide urgent humanitarian support to th»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Hezbollah Deals Decisive Blows to Israeli Power, Arrogant Enemy Being Gradually Contained by Mighty Fighters

The Islamic Resistance continued on Sunday, April 5, confronting the Zionist war on Lebanon, unveiling the renewed naval capabilities of striking the Israeli vessels. Hezbollah Military Media issued a series of statements to detail the Resistance attacks and their outcomes. Statement 1 In defense o»»»

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Sana 6h

Global petrochemical crisis: 14 million barrels per day offline amid regional conflict

Damascus, April 5 (SANA) – The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is triggering severe repercussions for the global economy, extending beyond crude oil markets into the heart of the petrochemical industry. Thousands of factories worldwide are reporting acute shortages of essential raw materials—in»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Israeli army chief visits troops in south Lebanon, vows to up strikes

Israel's military chief Eyal Zamir visited troops in southern Lebanon on Sunday and pledged to intensify strikes against Hezbollah. "The IDF (army) is striking Hezbollah ... with determination, extensively, and across multiple fronts," Zamir said during a visit to Ras el-Bayada area in southern Leb»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Central Election Commission Not to Allow Changes in District Election Commissions without Legal Grounds

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has taken stricter measures to curb violations in the upcoming elections and will not allow mass replacements of members of district election commissions without legal grounds, CEC Chair Kameliya Neykova told bTV on Sunday. Neykova noted that a “wake-up call” f»»»

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RT 8h

France planning a 400% surge in drone stocks as it moves toward ‘war economy’ – Politico

France is seeking to quadruple its stockpile of kamikaze drones and drastically expand missile arsenals by the end of the decade, Politico reported on Friday, citing a draft military planning law which describes the push as preparations for a “war economy.” According to the 64-page-long document se»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Geopolitical tensions reshape Egypt’s real estate market, driving prices and shifting investment trends

Egypt’s real estate market is undergoing rapid transformation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic volatility, with rising construction costs, currency pressures, and energy concerns reshaping both pricing strategies and investment behaviour across the sector. Despite the relatively shor»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

China Ready to Cooperate With Russia to Ease Middle East Tension, Foreign Minister Says

China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the UN Security Council and make efforts to cool down the Middle East situation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone call on Sunday. Wang said the fundamental way to resolve navigation issues in the »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Death toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon rises to 1,461 with 4,430 injured

Beirut: The death toll from Israeli aggression against Lebanon since the beginning of last month has risen to 1,461. According to daily report from the Lebanese Ministry of Health's Emergency Operations Center on the developments of Israeli attacks, the total number of injured reached 4,430 since M»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Hamas Armed Wing Says Disarmament Calls Are Unacceptable

Hamas' armed wing said on Sunday raising the issue of ‌the ‌group's disarmament ‌in ⁠a "crude manner" was an attempt ⁠to continue what he ⁠called a ‌genocide ‌against the Palestinian ‌people. In ‌a televised statement, the Hamas ‌armed wing spokesperson said the ⁠group ⁠would not accept such demand»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

China FM Tells Russia’s Lavrov Willing to Work to ‘De-Escalate’ Mideast War

China's top diplomat told his Russian counterpart on Sunday that he is willing to work together to "de-escalate" the war in the Middle East, Beijing's state media reported. Wang Yi told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a phone call that "China and Russia should uphold fairness on major iss»»»

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UPI 11h

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»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Multaqa Al Tujjar Forum in Abu Dhabi unveils ADEED platform

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the Multaqa Al Tujjar: Private Sector Leaders & Decision Makers Forum at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, and it saw participation from senior government representatives and leading figures from the private sector and business community aimed at str»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Anwar Gargash praises Bahrain’s resilience in face of Iranian aggression

Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, paid rich tribute to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s resilience and unity in the face of what he described as blatant Iranian aggression, underscoring GCC’s solidarity at a time of heightened regional tensions. Get updated faster a»»»

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Ya Libnan 12h

US rescues F15 airman from Iran as Trump, Israel ratchet up pressure – Ya Libnan

Share: By Phil Stewart and Menna Alaaeldin WASHINGTON U.S. special forces rescued a downed airman in Iran in a complex operation that averted a potential crisis for President Donald Trump, as the war entered its sixth week with little sign of progress in diplomatic efforts for a resolution. Trump a»»»

Gulf News 13h

Video: Dubai endures, says viral video

Dubai has always been on top of things – whether it’s a global pandemic, a move from fossil to more eco-friendly energy or keeping its citizens and residents safe in the face of an aggressor. Dubai Media Office today (April 5) dropped a video calling for rational thinking in the face of facts – eve»»»

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Libya Herald 13h

Libyan dinar will be down to LD 7.90 before mid-April: CBL briefing

In its continued efforts to drive down the black-market exchange rate of the Libyan dinar against major currencies, led by the US dollar, the CBL has continued, almost on a daily basis, to give off the record briefings to various Libya media outlets. Today, it briefed: ‘‘We are continuing to sell (»»»

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Al Manar 14h

Iran Warns UN of Dire Consequences If US, ‘Israel’ Strike Nuclear Sites - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Warns UN of Dire Consequences If US, ‘Israel’ Strike Nuclear Sites 05-04-2026 14:52 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an i»»»

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Gulf News 14h

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»»»

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Gulf News 14h

UAE alerts public: AI phishing scams now behind 90% of cyber breaches

The UAE Government’s Cybersecurity Council has warned of the growing risks associated with email fraud, noting that 75% of cyberattacks originate from fraudulent phishing emails. The Council emphasized the importance of exercising caution when dealing with deceptive or fake emails used by cybercrim»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Israeli occupation murders over 72,292 Palestinians since beginning of genocide on Gaza

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered at least 72,292 Palestinian civilians and injured at least 172,073 others since the beginning of the genocide that the Israeli occupation has been committing against the Gaza Strip in October 2023. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Str»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

France Condemns China’s Execution of a French Citizen Held on Death Row for 15 Years

France said China has executed a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after keeping him on death row for more than 15 years. Chan Thao Phoumy, 62, was executed in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, despite French authorities’ clemency appeals, the French Foreign Ministry said in a stat»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Pakistan: FIA deploys AI system to track most wanted criminals in real time

Dubai: In a major step toward modernising law enforcement, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system capable of tracking wanted criminals by generating real-time visual updates of their appearance. The initiative, described as part o»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Abu Dhabi Police warn against dangerous driving behaviours

Al Ain: Abu Dhabi Police have stepped up efforts to strengthen community safety awareness, using a public forum to highlight the dangers of risky driving behaviour and the importance of shared responsibility in maintaining social security. Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Councils un»»»

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Naharnet 17h

'What have we benefited from your war?': Aoun says diplomacy is not surrender

President Joseph Aoun hit back Sunday at those who have criticized the Lebanese state for pursuing diplomacy and negotiations. "Some have asked about what we will get from negotiation, but I ask, 'What have we benefited from your war?' Negotiation is not a concession, diplomacy is not surrender and»»»

Al Awsat 17h

Pope Leo Marks First Easter as Pontiff with Call for Hope Amid Global Conflicts

Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to exercise hope against “the violence of war that kills and destroys,” saying “we need this song of hope today” as conflicts spread around the world. With the US-Israeli war on Iran in its second month and Russia’s ongoing cam»»»

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France24 18h

Crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued in 'miraculous' operation, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "miraculous" and "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US History". Iranian media reported five people were killed in strikes during the rescue operation. Pres»»»

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Al Awsat 18h

Lebanon President Calls for Israel Talks to Prevent Gaza-Style Destruction

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated on Sunday a call for negotiations with Israel, saying he wanted to spare his country's south from destruction on the scale seen in Gaza. "It is true that Israel might want to do in southern Lebanon what it did in Gaza," Aoun said in a televised address, aft»»»

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Gulf News 18h

How to avoid parking fines in Dubai: Parkin issues nine key tips for drivers

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s largest provider of public paid parking facilities, has issued nine key guidelines aimed at helping motorists avoid parking fines, as the emirate expands the use of smart monitoring technologies to regulate parking more efficiently. The company said Dubai’s globally recognise»»»

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Al Awsat 18h

Israel Preparing for Two Weeks of Escalation with Iran

Israel is prepared for another two weeks of war with Iran and has planned a list of targets for attacks, including infrastructure and economic facilities, while continuing to hit Iran's defense industries. “The Iranian economy would be Israel’s next target,” the Kan public broadcaster reported. Sec»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Palestinian wounded by gunfire, 3 others arrested during Israeli forces' incursions in West Bank

Occupied Jerusalem: A Palestinian youth was wounded by live gunfire, three others were arrested, and an ambulance crew was assaulted in a series of violations carried out today by Israeli occupation forces across various areas of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported t»»»

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BNE 19h

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. »»»

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BNE 19h

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. »»»

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BNE 19h

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. »»»

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BNE 19h

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. »»»

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BNE 19h

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. »»»

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Al Awsat 19h

Spanish PM Under Fire as Ex-Top Aide Goes on Graft Trial

A corruption trial of a former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins on Tuesday, a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led minority government. Jose Luis Abalos is a disgraced ex-Socialist heavyweight, a former transport minister who helped»»»

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Al Awsat 19h

In High-Stakes Mission, US Special Forces Rescue Airman from Iran After F-15 Crash

US special operations forces have staged a daring rescue of an airman caught behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, officials said on Sunday, resolving a major crisis for President Donald Trump as he weighs whether to escalate the five-week-old war on Iran. "Over the past sev»»»

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The Peninsula 20h

WCM-Q students match at elite medical institutions

Doha, Qatar: Soon-to-graduate students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained residency places at prestigious healthcare institutions in Qatar and the US, marking another successful Match Day for the college. Match Day is an extremely significant milestone in the career of every medica»»»

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