Qatar Tribune 24m

Qatar Chamber discusses challenges facing travel companies amid regional developments

DOHA: Qatar Chamber's Tourism Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, with representatives of various travel and tourism companies and agencies in the country. In a statement, the chamber said that the meeting discussed the challenges facing travel agencies amid recent developments, including the impa»»»

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The Peninsula 26m

Microsoft plans over $1 bn cloud, AI investment in Thailand

Bangkok: Microsoft announced Tuesday it plans to invest more than $1 billion in cloud and AI data centre infrastructure and operations in Thailand over the next two years. As demand for artificial intelligence heats up, tech giants are racing to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia, attract»»»

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Gulf News 26m

IndiGo appoints Willie Walsh as CEO

Dubai: IndiGo has appointed International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh as its next CEO. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Walsh will step down from IATA on July 31 and is expected to join IndiGo by early August, subject to regulatory approvals.»»»

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Gulf News 28m

April Fool’s jokes can land you in jail, Sharjah prosecutors warn

Sharjah: Residents who post or share false information online—even as part of April Fool’s jokes—could face jail terms and hefty fines, the Sharjah Public Prosecution has warned. In a public awareness message, authorities stressed that UAE law makes no distinction between misinformation shared for »»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Jordan intercepts missiles launched from Iran, no casualties reported

Amman: Jordan has said its air force had intercepted and destroyed a missile attack from Iran as regional tensions continue to intensify. In a statement on Tuesday, the Jordanian Armed Forces said the Royal Air Force has shot down four Iranian missiles targeting its territory over the past 24 hours»»»

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Naharnet 36m

More than 200,000 people crossed from Lebanon into Syria in March

UN’s refugee agency said more than 200,000 people crossed from Lebanon into Syria in March after the Israeli war. The vast majority – nearly 180,000 – were Syrians returning to their war-battered country, in addition to more than 28,000 Lebanese. "Most are people fleeing the intense Israeli bombard»»»

Naharnet 40m

Russian ship carrying oil docks in Cuba, allowed to proceed despite US blockade

The Russian vessel Anatoly Kolodkin docked Tuesday at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump had allowed the shipment to proceed despite its ongoing»»»

Gulf News 40m

RTA opens door for new vehicle testing centres across Dubai

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced its expansion of licensing for new vehicle testing and registration centres across three areas in Dubai, creating investment opportunities and improving access to services for residents. RTA has identified Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed B»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Distance learning: Dubai's KHDA issues new update

Dubai: In a new update posted on Tuesday, Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that distance learning will continue across all private educational institutions in the emirate for an additional two weeks, from Monday, April 6 until Friday, April 17, 2026. The extens»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 46m

MECh Leader Vasilev Says Vazrazhdane Will Place Behind MECh in Elections

Morality, Unity and Honour (MECh) leader Radostin Vasilev met with residents of Lovech together with top-of-the-list candidates Hristo Rastashki and Kiril Veselinski on Tuesday. Speaking to a group of people, Vasilev said the election surprise would not be Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev co»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Ali Zafar vs Meesha Shafi: Court awards singer Rs5million in defamation case

Dubai: A sessions court in Lahore on Tuesday directed singer Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to singer and actor Ali Zafar in a long-running defamation case. According to a report in Dawn, the case was filed by Zafar in 2018 after Shafi publicly accused him of sexual harassment. The cour»»»

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Kathimerini 58m

Two arrested in Larissa for scamming elderly woman

Two men have been arrested in central Greece for allegedly defrauding an elderly woman out of more than €3,600 using a common but highly effective phone scam, police said Tuesday. A police statement said a third associate of the suspects phoned the woman in the city of Larissa Monday and introduced»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai court dismisses trademark lawsuit after claimant fails to pay Dh60,000 expert fee

The Dubai Court of First Instance has dismissed a well-known trademark infringement lawsuit after the claimant failed to deposit Dh60,000 for a court-appointed expert, resulting in the forfeiture of his right to rely on technical evidence and failure to prove his claim. The court ruled that the cla»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Parliament Chair Nazaryan Urges Accountability, Recovery and Lasting Peace for Ukraine at Bucha Summit

Bulgaria's National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan called for stronger international accountability, accelerated postwar recovery efforts, and a lasting peace for Ukraine during the Second Bucha Parliamentary Summit, held in the Ukrainian capital, as quoted by the National Assebmly's press office on »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says

Melbourne: Australia's online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could decide wha»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Justice Ministry Tightens Rules on Prosecutor General Investigations

The Ministry of Justice published draft legislative changes for public consultation on Tuesday to make the mechanism for investigating the Prosecutor General workable and subject decisions to halt some high-level corruption cases to mandatory judicial review. The aim of the proposed amendments is t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgaria Calls for Ukraine’s Postwar Recovery and Lasting Peace, Parliament Chair Nazaryan Says

Efforts toward Ukraine’s postwar recovery must begin now, alongside support for building a modern and competitive economy, Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said at the Second Bucha Summit in Ukraine, the National Assembly's press office reported on Tuesday. “Our primary goal is to a»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From pumps to power grids: Oil surge jolts global economy

The global economy is beginning to feel the full force of surging oil prices as conflict in the Middle East disrupts supply routes and drives up energy costs worldwide. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked — a chokepoint that carries around a fifth of global oil supply — markets have react»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Air Serbia posts highest revenue and passenger numbers in company history

BELGRADE - In 2025, Serbia's national airline Air Serbia carried 4.57 mln passengers - which is a 3 pct increase relative to the year before - and its revenues totalled 719.5 mln euros, marking a second consecutive year in which they exceeded 700 mln euros. "The national airline recorded stable bus»»»

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RT 1h

Trump weighs ground raid on Iran nuclear sites to seize uranium, WSJ reports

US President Donald Trump is considering a military operation to seize the enriched uranium held at Iranian nuclear sites, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing sources. No decision has been made, but Trump remains “generally open” to the option while weighing the risks to US troops, the rep»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Rare Kyrgyz tulip reaches finals of global environmental competition in USA - | 24.KG

A rare Kyrgyz tulip has reached the finals of the Uproar Conservation Challenge, an international environmental voting competition organized by the Indianapolis Zoo (USA). This isn’t just a matter of «likes»: it’s a global initiative to support endangered plant and animal species. Dozens of rare sp»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

First Eurovision Song Contest Asia to be held in Bangkok in November - | 24.KG

The first Eurovision Song Contest Asia will be held on November 14, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. The European Broadcasting Union, the organizer, reported. According to the Union, 10 countries have already submitted applications to participate: South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Chamber discusses challenges facing travel companies amid regional developments

Doha: Qatar Chamber's Tourism Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, with representatives of various travel and tourism companies and agencies in the country. In a statement, the chamber said that the meeting discussed the challenges facing travel agencies amid recent developments, including the impa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai rains: Municipality pumps out 12 million cubic metres of rainwater, clears 159 fallen trees

Dubai: When the "Azm" low-pressure weather system hit Dubai recently, Dubai Municipality fielded 15,150 calls and handled 8,466 interactions through its "Fares" WhatsApp system, while resolving 4,325 reports spanning 249 areas: from water accumulations and fallen trees to drainage blockages and roa»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Complete Ban on RES Construction on Prime Agricultural Land, Blue Bulgaria Top-of-the-List Candidate in Haskovo Says

Bulgaria should not have to choose between energy security and food security but should ensure both. "That is why we are calling for a complete ban on the construction of renewable energy sources (RES) on prime agricultural land," Tsveta Kirilova, top-of-the-list candidate of Blue Bulgaria in Hasko»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Rare bustard chick gets 50-strong guard after marathon rescue

Ahmedabad: A newly hatched chick of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard is now under the watch of a 50-member team of wildlife staff in Gujarat, marking a rare and fragile milestone in efforts to save one of India’s most threatened birds. The chick, born after a fertilised egg was transp»»»

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DW 1h

Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?

TradeUnited States of AmericaWho's winning under Trump's tariff policy? Kira SchachtOne year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. https://p.dw.com/p/5AA3FWhen the tariffs were anno»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Attica to keep schools open despite storm as alert level rises

Schools in Attica will remain open on Wednesday, the day when a severe storm is expected to peak in most regions of Greece, regional authorities said. However night schools will be closed, as the wet weather system named Storm Erminio will develop rapidly and intensify from the afternoon hours unti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

BSP Leader Zarkov: Sustainable Governance Means Answering "Why", Not "With Whom"

"Sustainable governance means answering not so much the question 'with whom', but 'why'. And that answer must be given before the elections, not after," Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said at a meeting in Troyan with party members and voters, held at the town's Tourist Informati»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Meeting Between the US Charge d'Affaires in Sofia, H. Martin McDowell, and Representatives of the Political Leadership of There Is Such a People

At his invitation, the US Chargé d’Affaires H. Martin McDowell met with representatives of the political leadership of There Is Such a People on Tuesday. The two sides discussed a range of issues related to regional and global security; challenges linked to energy security, including the European G»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 2h

No: 58, 31 March 2026, Regarding the Attacks on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

We condemn the attacks that resulted in the killing of three Indonesian peacekeepers serving under UNIFIL and left many personnel injured, and extend our condolences to the Government and people of Indonesia. These attacks on UN entities and UN peacekeeping personnel constitute a grave violation of»»»

Gulf News 2h

11 killed, 188 injured since the start of Iranian attacks on the UAE

Abu Dhabi: UAE Air Defence Systems intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on March 31, with the Ministry of Defence engaging eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran. The latest incident brings the total number of projectiles intercept»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Israel war on Iran: 8 Indians killed, 1 missing as West Asia conflict escalates

Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said eight Indian nationals have lost their lives while one person remains missing in “various incidents” across the region. At an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R. Mahajan»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria Inflation Rises to 3.9% in March, NSI Flash Data Reveals

Preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicate that consumer prices in Bulgaria increased by 0.7% in March on a monthly basis, while annual inflation reached 3.9%, according to the agency’s flash estimate, as reported by BTA. The NSI has recently begun publishing so-called »»»

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BNE 2h

UPDATE: Drone strike hits Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai coast

Authorities in Dubai announced that emergency teams successfully extinguished a fire aboard a Kuwaiti oil tanker following a reported drone strike on March 30, state news KUNA reported.  Earlier statements i»»»

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BNE 2h

Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv

Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»

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BNE 2h

UPDATE: Drone strike hits Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai coast

Authorities in Dubai announced that emergency teams successfully extinguished a fire aboard a Kuwaiti oil tanker following a reported drone strike on March 30, state news KUNA reported.  Earlier statements i»»»

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BNE 2h

Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv

Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»

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BNE 2h

Iran warns Trump any ground invasion would become 'civilisational' battle like 'Thermopylae'

Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Iranian statesman and advisor to the office of the supreme leader, warned on March 31 that any ground invasion of Iranian territory would turn the current conflict into a "historic and civilisational" war. »»»

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BNE 2h

Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv

Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»

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BNE 2h

Moldova’s separatist Transnistria faces second year of economic collapse

The separatist Transnistrian region of Moldova is preparing its 2026 budget amid a deep economic crisis, following an estimated contraction of nearly 18% in 2025, according to a statement from the executive authorities in Tiraspol. The region faced scarce and problematic gas supplies last year, aft»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis reopens Greek Consulate in Benghazi

The Greek Consulate in Benghazi was reopened last Sunday (29 March), in the presence of the Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee, Youssef Al-Agouri and the Greek Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis. The Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Commi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Watch: Rain showers sweep Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, bringing cooler weather and caution on roads

Also In This Package NCM flags more rain and a sharp temperature dip in UAE Dubai Police urge caution on rain-soaked roads Related Topics:UAEweather»»»

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RT 2h

Houthis join Iran in Middle East war, threaten Red Sea shipping

The Yemeni-based Houthi movement on Saturday announced its formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East. The group has proclaimed its full support for Iran and other “resistance” factions across the region faced with US-Israeli aggression. The group condemned the “atrocities” committed by the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dhurandhar 2 box office smash: Rs10 billion club member and more

Dubai: The blockbuster Dhurandhar The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, has taken Indian cinema by storm. Also known as Dhurandhar 2, the Ranveer Singh-starrer has now crossed the Rs10 billion mark globally, entering its second week with remarkable momentum. With no major new releases this week, th»»»

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BNE 2h

Polish defence major Niewiadów PGM secures approval for WSE main market debut

The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) has approved the prospectus of Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna (Niewiadów PGM), a defence sector company listed on the alternative market NewConnect, paving the way for its switch onto the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE), the regulato»»»

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BNE 2h

Iranian missile debris damages buildings near Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv

Debris from an Iranian missile strike landed near the Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv on March 31, damaging vehicles and shattering shop windows, RIA Novosti reported. Six people were injured after missile fragments fell in »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Middle East Conflict Erases Arab Region's Annual Economic Growth – UN

The conflict in the Middle East has nullified the annual economic growth of the Arab region, with losses potentially reaching nearly $200 billion, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The military escalation in the Middle East could cost the region’s economies 3»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ashghal announces temporary closure around Umm Garan interchange

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced temporary closure of the access road of the weighbridge station located between Umm Garan interchange and exit 24. The authorities said that the closure will take place for a period of 7 days starting on Friday, April 2 at 2am until the en»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi opens Sakina Centre for Advanced Care in depression, psychiatric emergencies

SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced the official inauguration of the Sakina Centre of Advanced Care, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, located at the Behavioural Science Pavilion within Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. The Sak»»»

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