Gulf News 11m

Unsettled weather in UAE: Dust, strong winds and rain on the way

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unsettled conditions across the UAE, with a mix of dust, cloud cover and possible rainfall over the coming days. According to the weather bulletin, fair to partly cloudy conditions are expected initially, becoming cloudier by night with a»»»

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Gulf News 22m

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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Gulf News 57m

Oil plunges, Asia stocks soar after US-Iran ceasefire

Stocks soared and oil plunged in early trade in Asia on Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran temporarily to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. On oil markets, the US crude benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) tumbled 16.56 percent to $96.39 per b»»»

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Gulf News 59m

UAE universities to aid students after school board exam cancellations

Dubai: Amid the widespread cancellation of school board examinations in the UAE amid regional tensions, universities in the country have responded swiftly, pivoting admission processes online and rolling out a raft of student-friendly measures to ensure no one loses their place in higher education.»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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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Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi authorities respond to fire at Habshan gas facility

Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire at the Habshan gas-processing facility. Further updates will be shared as they become available. The public is urged to follow official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistan invites US and Iran to Islamabad talks; says ceasefire extends ‘everywhere’, Lebanon

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and their allies, saying it covers “everywhere,” including Lebanon. Shehbaz Sharif said on X: “I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Pakistani PM says Iran-US ceasefire includes Lebanon

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sherif announced early Wednesday that a two-week Iran-U.S. ceasefire would also include Lebanon. "With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an imme»»»

Gulf News 1h

ADB launches new trust fund to accelerate progress on ASEAN power grid

MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and transmission infrastructure within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — the first such fund in the region. The Regional Connectivity Fu»»»

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Gulf News 2h

All Thuraya services, infrastructure remain fully intact: Space42

ABU DHABI: Space42 has confirmed that all Thuraya services and infrastructure remain fully intact. It added, "We continue with our mission, with no disruption to customers and partners." Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company specializing in satellite communications and geospatial int»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oil prices tumble sharply on two-week US-Israel-Iran ceasefire

Oil futures tumbled sharply Wednesday as President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of US attacks on Iran and progress toward a long-term peace agreement, easing fears of prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies. West Texas Intermediate crude for near-term delivery fell $18.9»»»

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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»»»

Gulf News 2h

Iran: Strait of Hormuz will remain open under military oversight during two‑week ceasefire — what Araghchi said

Iran’s foreign minister confirmed that passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be permitted for the next two weeks under Iranian military management, following the acceptance of a temporary ceasefire. Also Read: Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire: Full statementThe Supreme National Security Counc»»»

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RT 2h

Gas shortages spread across France, hitting nearly 20% of stations

Shortages have been worsening at filling stations across France, with around 18% of them having run out of at least one type of fuel, Energy Minister Delegate Maud Bregeon has said. Demand has risen amid capped prices, as Middle East war disruptions have pushed global energy costs up. The disruptio»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Iran’s FM Araghchi says safe passage through Hormuz Strait possible for two weeks via coordination with armed forces

Iran’s foreign minister has shared a statement on behalf of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council declaring that “if attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations.” “For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be po»»»

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Gulf News 2h

All Thuraya services, infrastructure remain fully intact: Space42

ABU DHABI: Space42 has confirmed that all Thuraya services and infrastructure remain fully intact. It added, "We continue with our mission, with no disruption to customers and partners." Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company specializing in satellite communications and geospatial int»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE residents get emergency alert over missile threat

The United Arab Emirates says its air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, amid rising regional tensions. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed that the sounds heard across parts of the country were caused by air defence systems interce»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Trump says agrees to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for a period of two weeks

US President Donald Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for a period of two weeks. This is a developing story...»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Israel joins US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire pause, White House says

Israel has agreed to participate in the two‑week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump just 90 minutes before his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face escalated strikes on civilian infrastructure, a senior White House official told CNN. Get updated faster and for FREE»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire: Complete statement released

US President Donald Trump said he is scaling back threats to target bridges, power plants, and other civilian infrastructure in Iran, contingent on Tehran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post Tuesday evening, Trump stated that Iran could consen»»»

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UPI 3h

Officials seize more than $4M of cocaine from Maryland drug ring - UPI.com

April 7 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials in Maryland announced Tuesday that they seized "significant quantities" of illegal drugs, weapons and money as part of a lengthy multi-agency investigation into a drug-trafficking ring. They also reported 12 arrests, with more possible in the future. Wilco»»»

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RT 3h

Trump walks back threat to destroy Iranian ‘civilization’

President Donald Trump has suspended his looming attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, announcing a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a long-term peace agreement based on a “workable” 10-point proposal from Tehran. Just hours after warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran refuse»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE Embassy urges citizens to follow Kuwaiti authorities’ instructions

The UAE Embassy in Kuwait has urged Emirati nationals in the country to follow instructions issued by local authorities and remain indoors overnight. In an advisory issued Tuesday, the embassy asked citizens to stay at home from Tuesday evening, April 7, until Wednesday morning, April 8, as a preca»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Kuwait strongly condemns storming, sabotage against its consulate in Basra

KUWAIT: The State of Kuwait on Tuesday condemned and denounced in the strongest terms storming and sabotage targeting the Kuwaiti Consulate in Iraq's Basra City, along with blatant aggressions on the consulate's premises in an unacceptable and serious breach of diplomatic norms and conventions. In »»»

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Kathimerini 3h

New direct flight to link Karpathos with Verona after tourism push in Italy

Following the promotion of more Greek destinations in Northern Italy by the Greek National Tourism Organization – which participated in two professional workshops organized by the airports of Venice and Verona on March 24 and 25 – a new direct flight is to connect Karpathos with Verona this summer.»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises to 1,530: Health Ministry

BEIRUT: The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 1,530, with 4,812 injured since 2nd March, the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today. In a statement, the ministry said that the total number of victims has reached 1,530, including 57 paramedics and healthcare workers, as we»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

‘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 3h

Sheikha Moza honours Akhlaquna Awards 2026 winners

Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, honoured the winners of the 2026 Akhlaquna Awards during a ceremony held at Education City, in recognition of the exemplary ethical values reflected in their initiatives and behaviours. Held at Multaqa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

PIA Country Manager Malik bids farewell to Qatar after a transformative tenure

Muhammad Waqas Malik, Country Manager of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in Qatar, is concluding his tenure with a deep sense of accomplishment, marking the end of a chapter defined by growth, collaboration, and renewed service excellence. Having joined PIA in December 2009 in Karachi’s Reven»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Haider Ali brings client-focused expertise to real estate sector

Originally from Pakistan and now proudly based in Doha, Haider Ali is making his mark in Qatar’s thriving real estate sector as a Leasing Agent with NelsonPark Property LLC, one of the country’s most trusted and award-winning real estate agencies. Before relocating to Qatar, Ali built a solid found»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Sohni Dharti Forum announces 2026 Executive Committee

Sohni Dharti Forum, a prominent volunteer-driven social organisation representing the Pakistani community in Al Khor, has officially announced its Executive Committee for 2026, reaffirming continuity in leadership and a sustained commitment to community service. The announcement reflects stability »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoJ celebrates 20 years of Civil Code with special editionof Legal and Judicial Journal

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published a special issue of its Legal and Judicial Journal to mark two decades since the introduction of the country’s Civil Code. The edition, issued by the Legal and Judicial Studies Centre, coincides with a legal symposium which produced recommenda»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar joins Arab experts’ meetingto update model drug control law

QNA Cairo The State of Qatar has participated in the third meeting of an Arab expert committee to update the Arab Model Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The committee features experts and representatives from ministries of justice, interior, health, and relevant authorit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar attends meeting of heads of judicial, legal training centres

QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of the committee of directors and heads of judicial and legal training centres and institutes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for the year 2026, which was held virtually on Tuesday. In the meeting, the State of Qatar was repres»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Katara D-G honoured as Cultural Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha The open-air theatre at Katara Cultural Village on Tuesday witnessed the honouring of Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director-General of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Qatar on the occasion of his appointment as Cultural Ambass»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

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 3h

Qatar Charity highlights 12 medical initiatives implemented between 2021 and 2025 to help vulnerable communities

Tribune News Network Doha Marking World Health Day under the theme ‘Together for health, Stand with science’, Qatar Charity (QC) highlighted a package of 12 medical initiatives implemented between 2021 and 2025 to expand access to health care for vulnerable groups, particularly children, through tr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

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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Qatar Tribune 3h

QT chief participates in extraordinary meeting of GCC tourism ministers

Tribune News Network Doha Chairman of Qatar Tourism Saad bin Ali Al Kharji participated in an extraordinary ministerial meeting of GCC tourism ministers, held via video conference on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, to review recent regional developments and assess their potential implications for the touris»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the Qatari community: Minister

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and national healthcare institutions, is participating in the observance of World Health Day, which this year is being held under the theme ‘Together for health, stand with science’. The theme, chosen »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Disruptions in Strait of Hormuz affect multiple countries: Dr Al Ansari

He noted that disruptions in the strait have already affected multiple countries and international partners, with Qatar placing top priority on the safety of its gas tanker crews operations, he said, would not proceed without clear security assurances. Dr Al Ansari stressed that the Strait of Hormu»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:10 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 the settlement of Avivim for the second time with a rocket barrage: statement 48 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:10 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 the settlement of Avivim for the second time with a rocket barrage: sta»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Qatar condemns storming of Kuwaiti Consulate General in Basra

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the storming of the Consulate General of the sisterly State of Kuwait in the city of Basra, Republic of Iraq, and the accompanying violation of the inviolability of diplomatic missions. The Ministry of Foreign Aff»»»

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UPI 3h

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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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar supports mediation, prepared for all contingencies: Dr Al Ansari

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), has reaffirmed that Qatar’s position on mediation remains unchanged, expressing full support for ongoing negotiations led by Pakistan despite D»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Four injured as missile debris falls on home: MoI

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has confirmed that security authorities responded to an incident caused by debris from intercepted Iranian missiles falling on a citizen’s residence in Muraikh area. The incident resulted in four moderate injuries, including a Qatari child. E»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Qatar: 4 injured, including child, after debris from Iranian missile falls in residential area

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior stated security agencies are dealing with an incident caused by debris from Iranian missiles intercepted by Qatari air defences, according to the Qatar News Agency. Shrapnel fell on a citizen’s house in the Muraikh area of Doha, injuring four people, including a Qatari »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Education Ministry implements extended weekend holiday starting Wednesday

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced, in light of the current regional developments and in coordination with the relevant authorities in the State, the implementation of an extended weekend holiday, effective today, 8 April 2026, across all levels, governmen»»»

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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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Daily News Egypt 4h

Iran conflict escalates as Trump warns ‘whole civilization will die’

The conflict involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other has intensified sharply as a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Tehran to accept U.S. demands approaches, with escalating threats targeting critical infrastructure and limited signs of de-escalation. »»»

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