‘It could happen overnight,’ Trump warns on Iran’s infrastructure
US President Donald Trump said Monday he would lay waste to every bridge and power plant in Iran if it fails to meet his demands, while highlighting the high-risk operation that rescued two downed airmen. Dismissing accusations that such a move would be a war crime, Trump told a White House press c»»»
Democratic lawmakers end Cuba trip, urge U.S. to end 'economic bombing' - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., shakes hands with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez during a recent five-day trip to the Caribbean nation that ended Monday. Photo courtesy of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez/X April 6 (UPI) -- Two Democratic lawmakers concluded a trip to »»»
Weather update: Dusty winds and partly cloudy skies forecast across UAE
Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy skies are expected across the UAE on Tuesday, with dusty conditions at times as fresh north-westerly winds reduce visibility in some exposed areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said temperatures will range between 27°C and 32°C in coast»»»
Did Trump extend the Tuesday 8 PM (ET) 'deadline? What he actually said
US President Donald Trump delivered brief remarks captured in a video addressing a time-sensitive extension amid a "critical period" in the US-Israel war against Iran. The video was posted late on Monday by the White House itself, and simply reads: “Tomorrow, 8:00 PM Eastern Time.” In the video, Tr»»»
Incredibly dangerous’: How US commandos rescued a downed F‑15 airman in Iran
Washington: US forces carried out a high-risk mission to recover the pilot and weapon systems officer of an F-15 fighter jet - the first crewed American warplane shot down over Iran in more than five weeks of combat. President Donald Trump said last week that US-Israeli operations had left Iran wit»»»
Beyond the Moon: Artemis II astronauts capture epic solar eclipse, break Apollo 13 record
The Artemis II crew concluded their lunar flyby with a breathtaking total solar eclipse, visible only from their Orion spacecraft. The event occurred shortly after the crew made their closest approach to the Moon, just over 4,000 miles away. Communications with Earth were lost for roughly 40 minute»»»
Philippines says second national confirmed killed in Mideast war
The Middle East war has claimed its second Philippine victim, Manila said Tuesday, when a missile struck the home of a Filipina living in Israel. The woman was killed in the port city of Haifa on Sunday "alongside her Israeli husband and elderly parents-in-law", the foreign affairs department said,»»»
Massive explosion rocks bridge in Panama (VIDEOS)
A huge fireball and towering columns of black smoke erupted beside the Bridge of the Americas in Panama, with dramatic videos on social media showing flames tearing through the fuel terminal next to the landmark crossing. The blast, reported in La Boca, Balboa, forced the immediate shutdown of traf»»»
Residents advised caution as UAE engages Iranian missiles and drones
Air defence systems in the UAE are currently responding to a missile threat, with authorities urging residents to remain in safe locations and follow official channels for updates. In a statement, officials said the country’s air defence systems are actively engaging incoming missiles and unmanned »»»
Flights cancelled, fares surge: Jet fuel crisis hits global travel hard
Dubai: Airlines across Europe and other international markets are cancelling flights, raising fares and cutting routes as a worsening jet fuel crisis begins to disrupt global aviation. The crisis is being driven by a sharp drop in oil supply linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, which has si»»»
Israeli military announces 'wave' of air strikes on Iran
Israel's military announced a "wave" of air strikes on Iran after US President Donald Trump's said that a truce proposal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran from international mediators was not yet enough. "A short while ago, the IDF completed an air strike wave with the aim of damaging Iranian terro»»»
Tokyo confirms Japanese national held by Iran freed
Iran freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting that the person was believed to be the Tehran bureau chief of broadcaster NHK. It was the second release after the Japanese government announced last month that another Japanese national was freed by Ir»»»
Qatari Ministry of Defence announces interception of Iranian-launched drone attack
DOHA: The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced that the State of Qatar was targeted on Monday by an attack involving a number of drones launched from Iran. The Qatar Armed Forces successfully intercepted and neutralized all incoming drones, the Ministry's statement said, carried by Qatar News Agenc»»»
ADNOC Gas shareholders approve record $3.6 billion dividend for full Year 2025
ABU DHABI: ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries (collectively “ADNOC Gas” or the “Company”) confirmed shareholder approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including a record $3.584 billion dividend for 2025, with a final dividend of $896 million payable in May. ADNOC Gas re»»»
Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China
Taiwan's main opposition leader will travel to China on Tuesday for a rare visit aimed at building cross-strait "peace", but the goverment warns Beijing will seek to stop US arms sales to the democratic island. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, who will become the party's first leader to vi»»»
How to thrive in work as we live longer
Many of us will live to 100. And most of us will need to work well into our 70s — perhaps even beyond. Ten years ago, when Professor Andrew J Scott and I were writing The 100-Year Life, we began with a simple question: ‘What happens when this becomes normal?’ What we saw was that in the face of lon»»»
Kuwait Ministry of Defence detects 14 ballistic missiles, 46 drones in 24 hours
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Ministry of Defence announced that the armed forces detected 14 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 46 hostile drones within the country's airspace over the past 24 hours on Monday, all of which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures. The announcement wa»»»
Sharjah Ruler: Khorfakkan poised for landmark developments
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has stated that Khorfakkan has the natural features needed for a number of impressive and beautiful development projects that are currently being worked on to improve the lives of residents a»»»
Kuwait Ministry of Defence detects 14 ballistic missiles, 46 drones in 24 hours
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Ministry of Defence announced that the armed forces detected 14 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 46 hostile drones within the country's airspace over the past 24 hours on Monday, all of which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures. The announcement wa»»»
Orion spacecraft sets record for furthest distance travelled by humans in space
WASHINGTON: The Orion spacecraft has established a new record for the furthest distance travelled by a crewed vehicle in human history during its Artemis II mission, NASA has announced. The four astronauts on Monday became the first humans to travel furthest from our planet, as they get set to view»»»
Signal cut, signal restored: Nasa regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout
NASA mission control in Houston regained communications with Artemis astronauts traveling around the Moon after an expected blackout that lasted some 40 minutes. We will always choose Earth, we will always choose each other.Astronaut Christina KochSignal cut"We will always choose Earth, we will alw»»»
UAE firms protect jobs, shift to flexible hiring as costs rise
Dubai: Companies across the UAE are recalibrating how they manage their workforce, shifting away from broad cost-cutting towards targeted decisions that protect critical roles while controlling expenses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The focus has moved to preserving»»»
Artemis II performs closest moon flyby amid communication loss
The Orion spacecraft, carrying three NASA astronauts and a Canadian Space Agency astronaut, performed its long-awaited lunar flyby, coming within roughly 4,070 miles (6,550 km) of the lunar surface and entering the Moon’s gravitational sphere of influence. In a planned and highly anticipated phase »»»
Indian woman from Kerala dies in Sharjah, repatriated after a month
Sharjah: The mortal remains of an Indian expat woman, who died in Sharjah a month ago, were flown home late on Monday night, according to her family back home and community members here. The deceased has been identified as SKJ, 31, a mother of three children aged 10, eight and five, who live with t»»»
Drone 'from Iran' crashes into Iraqi Kurdistan home, kills 2: authorities
A drone "coming from Iran" killed a couple in Iraqi Kurdistan after crashing into their home, local authorities reported early on Tuesday. The autonomous region's Counter-Terrorism Service said in a statement that the incident took place on Monday "when a bomb-laden drone coming from Iran crashed i»»»
UN urges Middle East parties to protect civilian infrastructure, uphold international law
NEW YORK: The United Nations has renewed its call for all parties to the conflict in the Middle East to comply with international law regarding the conduct of hostilities, emphasising that civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric urged all parties on Monday to»»»
Saudi defences intercept, destroy four ballistic missiles in Eastern Region
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced today the interception and destruction of four ballistic missiles in the Eastern Region. The statement was made by Major General Turki Al-Malki, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, and carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Get updated fas»»»
Trump says US sent weapons to Iranian protesters in January
The US sent “a lot” of weapons to Iranian protesters during unrest in January, President Donald Trump has told Fox News. The demonstrations, initially driven by economic grievances and marred by violence, were openly incited at the time by Trump, who threatened the Iranian authorities with retaliat»»»
Bahrain detains suspects accused of spying for Iran
MANAMA: The Public Prosecution in Bahrain has ordered the detention of several individuals arrested on charges of espionage for Iranian intelligence agencies and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Head of the Terror Crimes Prosecution stated that the Public Prosecution was notified b»»»
Orion spacecraft sets record for furthest distance travelled by humans in space
WASHINGTON: The Orion spacecraft has established a new record for the furthest distance travelled by a crewed vehicle in human history during its Artemis II mission, NASA has announced. In a live broadcast, the space agency confirmed that the vessel reached its closest approach to the Moon, marking»»»
Trump administration rescinds DOE deals on transgender discrimination in schools - UPI.com
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday announced that it is rescinding parts of Title IX agreements on LGBTQ student protection that were reached during the Obama and Biden administrations that it calls burdensome and put girls and women at risk. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Ap»»»
Indian embassy issues advisory, updates on flights, schools and exams in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar has urged members of the Indian community to continue adhering to advisories and guidelines issued by Qatari authorities, emphasising the importance of shared responsibility in maintaining societal security and stability. In an advisory releas»»»
QPC, Middle East Council discuss AI’s impact on war coverage
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Center (QPC), in collaboration with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, hosted an online panel discussion on Monday titled “Media Coverage of the Iran War in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” bringing together leading academics and media professio»»»
Dreama launches 2026-2030 strategy to bolster orphans empowerment programmes
QNA Doha Qatar’s Orphan Care Center (Dreama) has launched its 2026–2030 strategy, aimed at strengthening care and empowerment programmes for orphans. The launch event was held under the patronage of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, and attended by se»»»
Ooredoo bags ‘Rawda’ Award for Excellence in Social Work in private sector category
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has been awarded the “Rawda” Award for Excellence in Social Work, marking a national achievement that reflects its strong commitment to creating positive and sustainable social impact through meaningful initiati»»»
QRCS set to distribute 8,875 food parcels to needy people in Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is proceeding with the Qatari humanitarian aid programme for the people of Sudan, with a new batch of food aid launched in cooperation with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), for the benefit of poor and affected families in three st»»»
Qatar condemns Israeli minister’s storming of Al Aqsa Mosque
QNA Doha The State of Qatar condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli National Security Minister under the protection of the occupation police, considering it a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a provocation of the feelings of Muslims worldwide. In a statement »»»
California records second-ever snowless April 1 at key location - UPI.com
For only the second time in recorded history, no measurable snow was found at Phillips Station, Calif., on April 1 during the California Department of Water Resources' snow survey. It was the worst number on record except for April 1, 2015, when there was no snow on the ground at all. The Californi»»»
Svetoslav Lavchiev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Morality, Unity and Honour for Haskovo 29th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Svetoslav»»»
Ivan Ivanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Haskovo 29th and Stara Zagora 27th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivan Ivan»»»
Hyusni Adem Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Varna 3rd Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Hyusni Ad»»»
Hamid Hamid Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement for Rights and Freedoms for Gabrovo 7th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Hamid Ham»»»
Syrian Chambers of Commerce discuss enhancing cooperation with Turkish TÜSİAD
Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) The Director-General of the Syrian Federation of Chambers of Commerce , Amer al-Homsi, held talks with a delegation from the General Assembly of the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD), headed by its Ankara representative Baris Orhan, ways to enhance economic a»»»
Trump sets Iran deadline as regional military escalation deepens
U.S. President Donald Trump said that “Tuesday is Iran’s deadline,” adding that the conflict could end “very quickly” if Tehran complies with U.S. demands, while reiterating that the central objective remains preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Trump noted that U.S. officials, includin»»»
Man found dead by road in Pallini, authorities investigate
A 50-year-old man was found dead on Monday afternoon at the side of a road in Pallini, northeastern Athens. According to initial reports, the victim had cable ties around his neck. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.»»»
UAE fast-tracks new weight-loss pill, patients to weigh affordability, access
Dubai: The UAE has moved quickly to approve a new generation of weight-loss treatment, positioning itself among the first countries globally to make an oral GLP-1 therapy available. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The approval of Foundayo (orforgl»»»
Industry Minister reviews plans to boost mining value, local manufacturing
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an extensive meeting with Mohamed El-Sewedy, Chairperson of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and members of the Petroleum and Mining Chamber, led by Tamer Abdel Hamid Abu Bakr, to explore ways to maximise the value of Egypt’s mineral resources and deepe»»»
Cruise ship runs aground on reef at island near Fiji - UPI.com
April 6 (UPI) -- A cruise ship in Fiji ran aground at Monuriki Island, a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Fiji where the movie Cast Away was filmed. The ship is the 180-foot Fiji Princess, part of Blue Lagoon Cruises. It ran aground on a reef while visiting the island. All 30 passengers a»»»
Sheinbaum says TV coverage of oil spill hurting Veracruz tourism - UPI.com
Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel and restaurant businesses in the state of Veracruz. File Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA April 6 (UPI) -- Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel»»»
Qatar condemns Israeli National Security Minister's storming of Al Aqsa Mosque
Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli National Security Minister under the protection of the occupation police, considering it a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a provocation of the feelings of Muslims worldwide. In a statement on »»»