Russia Targets Ukrainian Arms Industry and Energy Sites in Retaliation
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 380 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr (Center) battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted »»»
War in the Middle East: UNSC vote on Strait of Hormuz postponed
Iran warned the UN Security Council against any "provocative action", ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that ended up being&nb»»»
War in the Middle East: Iran hunts crew member of crashed US jet
One US service member has been rescued and at least one is missing after two US military planes went down in separate incidents including the first shoot-down since the war began nearly five weeks ago.»»»
French prosecutors open hate speech probe into polarising news channel CNews
The Paris prosecutor's office announced Friday it had launched an investigation into alleged racist comments following remarks made in late March on French news channel CNews targeting the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis Bally Bagayoko. The Paris prosecutor's office said on Friday it had opened »»»
Is opposing Israel 'anti-Semitism'? France’s latest attempt to fight hate risks inflaming it
The French government is backing a draft law based on the idea that "hatred" of Israel is inseparable from hatred of the Jewish people. Critics of the “Yadan law” warn the new legislation will not just muzzle legitimate criticism of Israel but could further fuel anti-Semitism in France. Frenc»»»
UAE confirms stable food supplies and no shortages as over 12,000 inspections enforce consumer protection
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has confirmed that there are no indicators of shortages in goods or disruptions to supply chains, emphasising that the daily import of food commodities is proceeding as normal. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»
Al-Rahi says Iran violating sovereignty through Hezbollah, slams Israeli attacks
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Saturday said Iran is violating Lebanon's sovereignty "through Hezbollah," in comments related to the war that has been raging since March 2. "Our hearts ache for the victims of the war imposed on Lebanon by Hezbollah and Israel, for the displaced, for the dest»»»
Explosion Hits Pro-Israel Center in the Netherlands
A blast hit a pro-Israeli center in the Netherlands, police said Saturday, adding it caused minimal damage and no injuries. A police spokeswoman told AFP no one was inside the site run by Christians for Israel, a non-profit, in the central city of Nijkerk when the explosion went off outside its gat»»»
Iran, US Race to Find Crew Member of Crashed American Fighter Jet
Iranian and American forces raced each other Saturday to recover a crew member from 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 and US media reported United States special forces had rescued one of its two crew members, »»»
Indonesia slams 'unacceptable' peacekeeper casualties in Lebanon
Jakarta: The Indonesian government on Saturday slammed as "unacceptable" an explosion that injured three of its peacekeepers in Lebanon within days of three other blue helmets from the Southeast Asian nation being killed. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three peacekeepers »»»
FIATA seminar examines global shipping risks
DOHA: At the initiative of the Qatar Chamber, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has organised a webinar titled 'Middle East Security Situation: Managing Legal, Insurance, and Operational Risks in Times of Disruption'. The webinar reviewed the impact of current »»»
How a family trip turned into Dh20m for this Kerala entrepreneur
Dubai: Shamon Shaji, a 32-year-old entrepreneur from India, has never imagined that a casual family trip to Dubai would lead to a life-changing windfall. During a trip to visit his in-laws, the business owner has come across Big Ticket and decided to try his luck. “My in-laws live in Dubai, so we v»»»
Astronomer predicts likely Eid Al Adha date in UAE
Abu Dhabi: Eid Al Adha, one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 27, according to astronomical calculations, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astron»»»
Ex-Economy Minister: Claims That Eurozone Drove Prices Up Are False, Inflation in Bulgaria Remains Low
Nikolay Vassilev, former Minister of Economy, dismissed claims that prices in Bulgaria have doubled following eurozone-related developments, arguing instead that inflation remains low and that public fears about sharp price increases are exaggerated. Speaking on Nova TV, Nikolay Vassilev stated tha»»»
India Says Crude Oil Supplies Secured, No Payment Issues for Iran Imports
India's petroleum ministry said in a post on X on Saturday that the country's refiners have secured their crude requirements, including from Iran, and there are no payment hurdles for Iranian imports. India's crude oil requirements remain fully secured for the coming months, the minist»»»
Russian Strikes Wound 14 in Ukraine
Russian night-time strikes on Ukraine wounded 14 people while one person died and four were injured in air attacks in Russia, officials said Saturday. Russian strikes on Friday killed 14 people. Moscow has pummeled Ukraine since its 2022 invasion, mostly at night, but in recent weeks it has stepped»»»
MOI enables financial claim payment via Metrash
Doha, Qatar: The Search and Follow Up Department of Ministry of Interior provides a financial claims payment service through the Metrash App. The Ministry of Interior explained this in a social media post, adding that the 'Financial Claims Payment' service can be accessed in three easy steps. The s»»»
Sheikh Mohamed receives DR Congo President Tshisekedi, discuss economic ties and regional security
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, »»»
Israel strikes Beirut southern suburbs at dawn
The Israeli military said Saturday it had begun striking "Hezbollah infrastructure" in Beirut's southern suburbs after it destroyed a bridge in West Bekaa to allegedly prevent the Iran-backed group's reinforcements from crossing. An AFP journalist heard two loud explosions in the capital within hal»»»
Indonesia Slams 'Unacceptable' Peacekeeper Casualties in Lebanon
The Indonesian government on Saturday slammed as "unacceptable" an explosion that injured three of its peacekeepers in Lebanon within days of three other blue helmets from the Southeast Asian nation being killed. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three peacekeepers were woun»»»
Law Enforcers Uncover One of Largest Illegal Cigarette Factories, Two Detained
Bulgarian authorities have uncovered one of the largest illegal cigarette factories in the country, detaining two men in connection with the operation. The suspects, aged 52 and 56, have been held for up to 72 hours by an order of the District Prosecutor’s Office in Kyustendil. They are charged wit»»»
Middle East war: Global economic fallout
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: - More ships pass Hormuz - A French-owned and a Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of ships to have transited the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday. The passage, a vital route for oil and liquified natu»»»
Turkiye says second Turkish-owned ship crossed Hormuz strait
Ankara: A second Turkish-flagged ship has crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, Turkiye's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Saturday. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key global waterway, since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran started on February 28 set off the Middle East conflict »»»
Slight rise in temperatures, highs between 12°C and 23°C
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) — The weather, on Saturday, will be partly cloudy to occasionally very cloudy, with scattered rain over coastal regions.Winds will blow from the west. They will be strong near the coasts and in elevated areas, and light to...»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Russia discuss expansion of cooperation in agro-industrial sector - | 24.KG
Erlist Akunbekov, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Oksana Lut, Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, and Sergei Dankvert, Head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision met in Moscow. According to the Cabinet of »»»
New director appointed at National School-Lyceum of Innovative Technologies - | 24.KG
Zhainak Ibragimov has been appointed Director of the National School-Lyceum of Innovative Technologies named after Aidarkan Moldokulov. The press service of the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan reported. The decision was made following a competition. He previously served as the deputy principal »»»
From Asia to the Americas: Governments Race to Contain Energy Shock
Governments worldwide are moving swiftly to contain the fallout from a sharp rise in energy costs, as global supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran rattle markets. Surging fuel and electricity prices have prompted urgent steps to protect consumers and secure supplies, with mounting»»»
Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over Mideast war
Colombo: Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has rationed fuel, raised its price by a third and increased electri»»»
Another Train Derails in Central Bulgaria, Three Injured
Three passengers were injured after a train from Ruse to Plovdiv collided with a landslide on Saturday morning between Tsareva Livada and Tryavna in north central Bulgaria, the National Railway Infrastructure Company said. Train traffic in the section has been suspended. The incident occurred at 8.»»»
Russian Priest From US Explains Growing Interest of Young People in Orthodoxy
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Young generations feel the emptiness of secular society and therefore want to strengthen their faith, Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) Synod Youth Department Vice Chairman, Archpriest Andrei Sommer, told Sputnik. "They themselves are a generation that is look»»»
Raising ‘ausome’ children: Inside the autism journey of UAE families
Dubai: In homes across the UAE, families raising children with autism are discovering that their journeys, while often filled with challenges, are also filled with hope. This World Autism Month, parents in Dubai have shared to Gulf News how their children have transformed their lives, teaching them»»»
Trump Seeks $152 Mn to Revive Alcatraz as Federal Prison
US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Friday for $152 million to begin rebuilding the notorious Alcatraz prison, pressing ahead with his vision to return the former island lockup to active use. The funding request, included in the White House's proposed 2027 budget, would cover the first year»»»
US military aircraft hit in Iran war are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
Iran shooting down two American military aircraft marks an exceedingly rare assault for the US. that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows the Islamic Republic’s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been “completely decimated.” Get updated faster »»»
Dubai road works to disrupt traffic on Al Khaleej Street
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary traffic diversion on Al Khaleej Street due to scheduled road works. The diversion will affect the stretch between Cairo Street Roundabout and Al Wahida Street Roundabout, heading towards the Al Mamzar area. Get updated faster and»»»
Citizen martyred, 6 other wounded in Israeli strike on Al-Qatrani town in Western Bekaa: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Citizen martyred, 6 other wounded in Israeli strike on Al-Qatrani town in Western Bekaa: Al-Manar correspondent 04-04-2026 10:30 AM Latest »»»
LIVE UPDATES: Iran downs two US warplanes as Middle East conflict intensifies
Doha, Qatar: Iranian and American forces raced each other 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 United States special forces had rescued one of its two »»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Shehabieyh, Jwayya, Kawnin, Shaqra, Srifa, Beit Yahoun, Haris and Tyre in the early hours of Saturday - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Shehabieyh, Jwayya, Kawnin, Shaqra, Srifa, Beit Yahoun, Haris and Tyre i»»»
Train Derails in Central Bulgaria, Three Injured
Three passengers were injured after a train from Ruse to Plovdiv collided with a landslide on Saturday morning between Tsareva Livada and Tryavna in north central Bulgaria, the National Railway Infrastructure Company said. Train traffic in the section has been suspended. The incident occurred at 8.»»»
Israeli Forces Encircle Bint Jbeil in South Lebanon
Military developments are accelerating in south Lebanon as Israel steps up pressure through a mix of strikes, evacuation warnings and what analysts describe as a strategy of isolating border towns, with Bint Jbeil emerging as a primary focus. The Israeli army on Friday warned residents on the north»»»
One dead, 47 injured after 'incident' at Peru football derby: minister
Lima: At least one person died and 47 more were injured Friday night in an unspecified "incident" at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru's capital during a rally ahead of a football derby, according to the health ministry. "There has been an unfortunate incident at the stadium in which 47 people h»»»
French, Japanese Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz in First Since War
One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday. The passage, a vital maritime route for oil and liquified natural gas, has been virtually blocked by Iran since the start of the war, sai»»»
As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?
For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like? But we rarely ask the opposite: What would they think of us? Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.It's a question that can produce some, well, uncomfortable»»»
Iran, US race to recover missing crew member of crashed American fighter jet
Forces from Iran and the US are racing to recover a missing crew member from the F-15 warplane, shot down by Iran on Friday. US media reported United States special forces had rescued one of its two crew members. Iranian and American forces raced each other Saturday to recover a cre»»»
Iran, US race to find crew member of crashed American fighter jet
Tehran: Iranian and American forces raced each other 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 United States special forces had rescued one of its two crew »»»
Bombers from Kola take part in major daytime attack
Two Tu-95MS aircraft from Olenya Air Base participated when Russia carried out one of the largest bombardments of Ukraine so far this year on 3 April. Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Telegram that Russia launched hours-long attacks using UAVs, as well as air- and ground-launched missiles, across th»»»
Italian Prime Minister to visit Qatar today: Embassy
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of Italy, HE Giorgia Meloni, will be in Doha this morning, April 4, 2026, as part of a Gulf tour, the Embassy announced. The Embassy stated that, "The visit by the Prime Minister of Italy, HE Giorgia Meloni, expresses solidarity and friendship with the State of Qatar." M»»»
Report: Armed Forces Personnel Shortage Stood at 20.5% in 2025
In 2025, the shortage of military personnel decreased by 1.8% and reached 20.5%, according to the Report on the State of Defence and the Armed Forces, approved by the caretaker government on April 1. Despite the measures taken, vacant positions for military personnel remained close to those in 2024»»»
Report: Military Personnel Shortage Stood at 20.5% in 2025
In 2025, the shortage of military personnel decreased by 1.8% and reached 20.5%, according to the Report on the State of Defence and the Armed Forces, approved by the caretaker government on April 1. Despite the measures taken, vacant positions for military personnel remained close to those in 2024»»»
Hamas Hopes Pressure Will Amend Gaza Disarmament Plan
Hamas is pressing mediators to secure changes to a plan presented more than a week ago by Nikolay Mladenov, the High Representative of the “Board of Peace,” which calls for the full disarmament of Gaza without exception. A Hamas delegation in Cairo is holding intensive talks with Palestinian factio»»»
'Extraordinary' views of home as astronauts head towards the Moon
Houston: As Artemis 2 astronauts forged Friday on their lunar mission, NASA released initial images taken ahead from inside the Orion spacecraft, including a full portrait of Earth featuring its deep blue oceans and billowing clouds. After a flurry of high-stakes activity including a dramatic blast»»»