Gulf News 2m

Iran hunts crew member of crashed US jet after one reported rescued

Iranian and American forces were racing each other early Saturday to recover a crew member of the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war. Tehran said it had shot down the F-15 warplane, while US media reported American special forces had rescued one of its two crew m»»»

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China says peace talks between Afghanistan, Pakistan are advancing

BEIJING: Peace talks between Afghanistan's Taliban government and Pakistan are advancing, China's government said Friday, two days after those countries resumed conversations following weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds. “The consultation process is being steadily implemented and advanced,»»»

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UPI 53m

Trump requests $152M to reopen Alcatraz as a prison - UPI.com

The funds are included in the Trump administration's 2027 federal budget proposal. The Trump administration has requested $152 million to reopen the prison on Alcatraz Island, which he first directed his administration to do in May 2025. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI)»»»

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Millions of eye drops sold across U.S. recalled because they may not be sterile - UPI.com

More than 3.1 million bottles of eye drops have been recalled by their manufacturer over concerns that they may not be sterile, the FDA reported in a recall notice earlier this month. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- More than three million bottles of eye drops sol»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 23:50 on Friday 03-04-2026 Nahariya settlement for the third time with a rocket barrage: statement 41 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 23:50 on Friday 03-04-2026 Shlomi settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 42 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters launched a raid on an Israeli force stationed near the Liberation Triangle, engaging them with light and medium weapons and inflicting confirmed casualties. Simultaneously, the fighters targeted support forces with a barrage of rockets and artillery shells, prompting an enemy helicopter to intervene and evacuate the casualties: statement 43 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Federal judge refuses to reconsider quashing Fed subpoenas - UPI.com

A federal district court judge denied a Department of Justice motion asking the court to reconsider its quashing of subpoenas aimed at U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, pictured in January at a press conference, and the Fed Board. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo April 3 (»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:15 on Friday 03-04-2026 newly established “Israeli” artillery bunkers near Al-Sadh site opposite to Maroun Al-Ras town with a rocket barrage: statement 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 23:30 on Friday 03-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Al-Tarouq Hill area, south of Maroun Al-Ras border town, with a rocket barrage: statement 40 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:30 on Friday, 03-04-2026, a gathering of the “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Al-Sidr area in Ainatha town, with a rocket barrage: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:00 on Friday, 03-04-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at El-Friz Hill in Ainatha town, with a rocket barrage: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:30 on Friday, 03-04-2026, a gathering of the “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at Ghadmatha Hill in Ainatha town, with a rocket barrage: statement 36 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Four toddlers slain in knife attack at Ugandan daycare - UPI.com

The Uganda Police Force said Okello Christopher Onyum was arrested for allegedly killing four young children at a daycare. Photo courtesy Uganda Police Force April 3 (UPI) -- A 39-year-old man was arrested in Uganda after allegedly attacking and killing four toddlers at a daycare center in Kampala,»»»

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First Western shipping vessel transits Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war - UPI.com

Many international shipping vessels, such as the one pictured in March, have been anchored and idling in the Middle East after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian traffic after the United States and Israel engaged in a war there. Friday, Iran allowed vessels linked to France and Japan t»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Yir’on with a rocket barrage: statement 32 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing elected president - UPI.com

Myanmar military Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing sits during a ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of the earthquake at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on March 28. Min Aung Hlaing won a parliamentary vote Friday to become the country's pre»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Live Updates: U.S. fighter jet shot down by Iran, 1 crew member rescued by US forces – Ya Libnan

Share: What to know about the Iran war today: A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down by Iran and a crew member was rescued by American forces, U.S. officials told CBS News. U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News Iran’s claim that it shot down an American fighter jet. Images posted on social media and»»»

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1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet shot down in Iran

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down in Iran on Friday and one crew member was rescued, officials said, the first aircraft downed since the war began nearly five weeks ago. It marked a major escalation in the conflict just two days after President Donald Trump said in a national address that the U.S. h»»»

Al Manar 4h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:10 on Friday, 03-04-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Avivim settlement for the second time, with a rocket barrage: statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 5h

Gargash: Iran missile attacks show ‘arrogance, not strength’

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has criticised arguments put forward by former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a recent article published in the US magazine Foreign Affairs, saying they overlook fundamental facts and Iran’s continued hostile be»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Spa Centre at Veliko Tarnovo's Grand Hotel Yantra Offers View of Historic Landmark Hills

The spa centre at Grand Hotel Yantra in Veliko Tarnovo now offers the most modern forms of relaxation after a major renovation, hotel manager Ivo Staykov told BTA. The renovation was completed in 2025 and covered the main areas - indoor pool, relaxation spaces, etc. The next phase will include cons»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Friday, 03-04-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Avivim settlement, with a rocket barrage: statement 30 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:00 on Friday, 03-04-2026, the Kiryat Shmona settlement for the seventh time, with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 29 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito hospitalized last month - UPI.com

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and his wife, Martha Bomgardner, attend inauguration ceremonies in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. Pool photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a Philadelphia hospital after a Federalist So»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

White House calls on congress to approve 40 percent increase in defense budget next year

Washington: The White House administration Friday called on Congress to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for next year. This request comes amid the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran and Washington's efforts to fund its military operations and replenish its weapons stockpiles»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance targeted, at 16:00 on Thursday, 02-04-2026, two “Israeli” soldiers in the town of Rashaf in a sniper operation, achieving a direct hit: statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance targeted, at 16:20 on Friday, 03-04-2026, infrastructure belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the Rosh Pinna settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Results in Campaign Against Election Violations Between Four and Six Times Higher Than in 2024 - Interior Ministry Secretary Kandev

So far, results in a campaign of the Ministry of Interior against election violations are between four and six times higher than in 2024, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev told journalists in Yambol on Friday. He and caretaker Minister of Interior Emil Dechev awarded the poli»»»

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RT 7h

Pam Bondi’s firing had nothing to do with Epstein files – Trump’s acting AG

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has dismissed reports that President Donald Trump fired former AG Pam Bondi over her botched handling of the Epstein files. Blanche made the remarks on Fox News on Thursday, hours after Trump announced that Bondi, who had served since early 2025, was out. The»»»

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Gulf News 7h

1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran

One crew member has been rescued after an American aircraft went down in Iran, according to one U.S. and one Israeli official, who both spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive ongoing military operations. The rescue occurred as the U.S. military was conducting a search and rescue oper»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Iran Shoots Down US Fighter Jet, One Pilot Rescued, Media Say

One US crew member has been rescued after Iran shot down a warplane on Friday, Israeli and US media reported, as the war looked set to intensify ‌with US ‌President Donald Trump threatening ‌more attacks ⁠on civilian infrastructure. Two ⁠US sources told Reuters the plane was a two-seat F-15E and a »»»

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Gulf News 8h

'Do you know my name?': Sheikh Mohammed's moment with child melts hearts

Dubai: It was a brief exchange that lasted only seconds, but for many who watched it online, it captured something larger about leadership. In a widely shared video, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, is seen engaging in a warm, sp»»»

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TAP 8h

Tunisia’s Ambassador to China presents credentials to President of Mongolia

Tunis, April 3 (TAP) - Tunisia’s Ambassador to China Adel Elarbi on Thursday in Ulaanbaatar, presented his credentials to President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tunisia to...»»»

UPI 8h

Trump: JD Vance will be new fraud czar, focus on 'blue states' - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Colin McDonald listens as Vice President JD Vance speaks during his swearing in as Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance is now the government's fra»»»

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Iran shoots down U.S. fighter jet; one pilot rescued, one missing - UPI.com

The Iranian military shot down a U.S. F-15E similar to the one pictured on Friday. File Photo by Senior Airman Mitch Fuqua/U.S. Air Force. April 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. forces rescued at least one crew member after Iran shot down a U.S. F-15E fighter jet Friday, unnamed U.S. military sources told multi»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Putin, Erdogan Urge Immediate Middle East Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East war during a phone call on Friday, the Kremlin said. The war started over a month ago with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, triggering a conflict throughout the Middle East »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Rising energy prices deepen economic strain in Turkiye: Turkish economists

Istanbul: Turkiye's economy is facing mounting pressure from persistently high global energy prices, as the country relies heavily on imports of oil and gas to meet domestic demand. This dependence has exposed it to global market volatility, driving up production costs, increasing the burden on bus»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Iranians Urged to Hunt for Crew of Downed US Fighter Jet

Iran authorities urged people living in the rugged southwest of the country to search for the crew of a downed US fighter jet on Friday as state TV broadcast images of what was said to be the mangled remains of the plane. The US Central Command (CENTCOM), responsible for military operations in the »»»

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Al Awsat 8h

US Fighter Shot Down Over Iran as Trump Threatens to Hit More Infrastructure

Iran shot down a US warplane on Friday, setting off a search by both sides for surviving crew as the war looked set to intensify with President Donald Trump threatening more attacks on civilian infrastructure. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it was combing an area near where the plane came do»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

White House Requests Giant $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Amid Iran War

The White House sent a spending proposal to lawmakers Friday calling for a massive $1.5 trillion US defense budget next year as it faces increased costs due to the war in Iran. The total year-on-year increase in Pentagon spending would be the largest since World War II, US media reported, although »»»

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Al Awsat 9h

10 Dead as Russia Launches New Daytime Attacks on Ukraine

Russian strikes killed at least 10 people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, as Moscow launched the latest in an increasing number of daytime barrages. Moscow has been firing aerial broadsides at Ukraine throughout its more than four-year invasion, mostly at night, but in recent weeks it has ste»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Iran Leaders Join Crowds on Tehran’s Streets to Project Control in Wartime

After more than a month of being stalked by targeted assassinations, Iran's leadership has adopted a new tactic to show it is still in control - with senior officials walking openly in the streets among small crowds who have gathered in support of the regime. In recent days, Iran's president and fo»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Madagascar thwarts alleged plot to assassinate president

Antananarivo: Authorities in Madagascar have foiled an alleged assassination plot targeting President Col. Michael Randrianirina. In a televised statement, Madagascar's Attorney General Narindra Navalona Rakotoniaina said preliminary investigations have led to the arrest of 13 individuals, 11 of wh»»»

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BNE 9h

Ethiopia secures $13.1bn in deals led by $10bn Ming Yang investment into green ammonia project

Ethiopia has signed investment agreements and memoranda of understanding worth $13.1bn at the Invest in Ethiopia 2026 forum, with the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia describing the outcome as a boost to investor sentiment, although most commitments remain at an early stage. »»»

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BNE 9h

Ethiopia secures $13.1bn in deals led by $10bn Ming Yang investment into green ammonia project

Ethiopia has signed investment agreements and memoranda of understanding worth $13.1bn at the Invest in Ethiopia 2026 forum, with the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia describing the outcome as a boost to investor sentiment, although most commitments remain at an early stage. »»»

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BNE 9h

Putin strengthens food supply ties with Egypt, proposes grain and energy hub

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to work on securing food supplies to Egypt, particularly grain shipments, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic ties between the two countries, a Kremlin statement said.  »»»

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BNE 9h

Putin strengthens food supply ties with Egypt, proposes grain and energy hub

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to work on securing food supplies to Egypt, particularly grain shipments, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic ties between the two countries, a Kremlin statement said.  »»»

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BNE 9h

Putin strengthens food supply ties with Egypt, proposes grain and energy hub

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to work on securing food supplies to Egypt, particularly grain shipments, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic ties between the two countries, a Kremlin statement said.  »»»

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