Russian drone strike on Ukrainian market kills five, Moscow intensifies attacks
A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and injuring 30 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The Ukrainian air force said Russia fired 286 drones overnight, of which 260 were intercepted. A Russian drone hit a covered marke»»»
Several people killed in Ukraine after a Russian drone strike on a market
On the night from Friday to Saturday, Russia once again targeted Ukraine with 286 long-range drones, 260 of which were intercepted according to Ukrainian forces.»»»
Pope Leo condemns ‘violence of war’ in first Easter Mass amid Iran conflict
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a condemnation of “the violence of war that kills and destroys,’’ amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and Russia’s campaign in Ukraine. In his homily, the pontiff singled out those who wage war, abuse the weak and pr»»»
Two dead, dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean
At least 70 people were missing after a migrant boat, which left the Libyan coaat, capsized in the Mediterranean, an Italian NGO said Sunday. Two people died and 32 were rescued from the vessels, said the NGO. Dozens of people are missing after a migrant boat capsized in the central Med»»»
U.S., South Korea launch joint search for aircraft lost in Korean War - UPI.com
The Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. as seen on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. The United States and South Korean launched a survey of northeastern South Korea where three U.S. military aircraft crashed during the Korean War. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI) -- T»»»
Defense Minister: NATO Guarantees Bulgaria’s Security, Going Solo Not an Option
Acting defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov said that the concept of Bulgaria relying on its own defense outside a collective system would place an unsustainable burden on the country’s economy and public finances. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, he stressed that from a military perspective, not»»»
Kyrgyz businessmen visit Tashkent to establish new business contacts - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz businessmen visited Tashkent to establish new business contacts and develop export potential, the press service of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to it, the event was organized by the Trade Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic jointly with regional business asso»»»
Tax Service head estimates share of shadow business in Kyrgyzstan at 12 percent - | 24.KG
The head of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, estimated the share of shadow business in Kyrgyzstan at 12 percent. He stated it on Birinchi Radio. According to him, it cannot be said that all business in the country has come out of the shadows; currently, the share of shadow»»»
Demand for gold bars increases in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Demand for gold bars has increased in Kyrgyzstan. Argen Zhamaev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC, told reporters. According to him, the most popular gold bars are those weighing from 1 to 50 grams. He noted that gold is considered a full-fledged financial asset. Gold bars are sold »»»
Wave of strikes against Tehran regime targets 'completed', says Israel: Iran's response uncertain
Israel's army said on Monday (April 6, 2026) that it had "completed" a wave of strikes against "regime targets" in Tehran. It's not immediately clear what is the announcement is about, considering Iran's response remains uncertain. Tuesday (April 7) deadline setGiven the Tuesday deadline set by US »»»
Vietnam parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders
Vietnam's parliament convened on Monday for a new session in which it will confirm top state leaders including the president and prime minister, posts already selected by the ruling Communist Party but not yet announced. Vietnam's 500-seat National Assembly serves mainly to ratify decisions made by»»»
Rescuers airlift hiker stung over 100 times by bees off Arizona mountain - UPI.com
A hiker was rescued off an Arizona mountain after bees stung her more than 100 times, authorities said. Photo courtesy of Phoenix Fire Department/Facebook April 5 (UPI) -- Medical rescue teams airlifted a hiker from an Arizona mountain over the weekend after he sustained more than 100 bee stings an»»»
Asteroid: Earth could be hit without warning — Nasa
What if the next catastrophic cosmic impact wasn’t a Hollywood blockbuster plot, but an unseen reality quietly circling above us? Scientists have warned that "thousands" of asteroids large enough to obliterate a city remain "undiscovered", and humanity might not know they’re headed our way until it»»»
'Each time I push through, I take charge of my body': UAE's multiple sclerosis community shares inspiring stories of triumph
They move with MS, not for it. There's a radiating sense of strength that emerges from the UAE's National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In the space between fatigue and hope, they build full lives anyway, be it through showing up for work, parenting, or training for the Open Masters Games, that was h»»»
Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon, forces closure of Syria border crossing – Ya Libnan
Share: Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut’s southern suburbs, on April 5, 2026. © Ibrahim Amro, AFP Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 11 people, including a family of six, and wounded dozens more. The attacks also prompted Syria to tem»»»
Three killed in Germany when wind fells tree during Easter egg hunt - UPI.com
Three people were killed and one sustained serious injuries after high winds knocked down a tree in Germany near a wooded area where people were having an Easter egg hunt. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 5 (UPI) -- Three people died and another was injured in Germany when high w»»»
Hormuz deal: Trump sets 'Tuesday, 8:00 PM' (April 7, midnight GMT) deadline — if not, it's 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' in stark threat to Iran
US President Donald Trump made an expletive-filled threat Sunday to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, demanding Tehran bow to his demands for a deal to reopen the Gulf to shipping as oil prices surge. As Christians marked Easter, Trump revived warnings of air strikes on Iranian power plants a»»»
Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 feared 'lost at sea'
ROME: Two merchant vessels near the Italian coast have recovered the bodies of two migrants and rescued 32 survivors from a boat attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Europe over the Easter weekend. According to rescue charities citing survivor accounts, 71 other people are feared los»»»
Explosives found near Russian pipeline supplying gas to Serbia, Hungary - UPI.com
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, pictured during a lunch with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in November, on Sunday intimated that Ukraine could be behind the attempted bombing of a pipeline delivering Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | Licen»»»
Transactional apartment prices slowed down in February
Poland’s housing market is stabilizing after a brief rebound. In February 2026, transaction prices rose slightly but much slower than in January, and most experts expect prices to remain stable in the coming months. Demand is increasing, with mortgage lending up 67.4% y/y in value, though buyers no»»»
Nigeria army says killed 65 'bandits' in single operation
Nigeria's military has killed more than 60 members of criminal gangs known as bandits, blamed for most of the country's mass kidnappings, said a Sunday security report seen by AFP. The offensive was carried out in the northwestern Zamfara state where police on Saturday confirmed a mass kidnapping c»»»
Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem and Tehran
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. »»»
Big Bear bald eagles welcome two babies to the nest - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The eaglets get ready to eat early Sunday after both have now emerged from their shells in the last 36 hours. Screenshot by Friends of Big Bend/Instagram April 5 (UPI) -- The two famed eagles of Big Bear Lake -- Jackie and Shadow -- welcomed two babies to their nest during the last 48 hour»»»
UKNF investigating Zondacrypto’s cryptocurrency by interviewing 1,500
Over 1,500 people were questioned by law enforcement in investigations into Zondacrypto, initiated after reports from UKNF. Despite this, prosecutors found no evidence of wrongdoing, and discontinued the cases, effectively reinforcing the exchange’s credibility. In early 2026, UKNF sent inquiries t»»»
Video game developer The Farm 51, filing for bankruptcy in Gliwice
The Farm 51, a game studio listed on NewConnect and known for Chernobylite, has filed for bankruptcy with a court in Gliwice, while also requesting suspension of the proceedings. The move is described as precautionary and aimed at meeting legal obligations during ongoing restructuring. The company’»»»
AI changing IT as programmers become systems architects
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Israeli strike east of Beirut kills three: Lebanese ministry
An Israeli strike on Sunday targeting an apartment building in a town east of Beirut killed three people, Lebanon's health ministry said. "Israeli enemy airstrike on the hills of Ain Saadeh kills three civilians, including two women, and injures three others," the ministry said in a statement. Also»»»
UAE becomes top 10 global exporter, from $949 billion in 2021 to $1.637 trillion 2025, WTO figures show
ABU DHABI: In a historic first, the UAE has become one of the world’s top 10 exporting countries, according to the latest figures from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) “World Trade Prospects and Statistics” report. This achievement reflects the UAE’s position as a vital hub on international sup»»»
4 Asians injured in Khorfakkan Port fragments incident
SHARJAH: A Nepalese national has sustained severe injuries and was transported to hospital following a fragments incident at Khorfakkan Port today. Three Pakistani nationals likewise sustained minor to moderate injuries caused by same falling fragments following a successful interception by UAE air»»»
Yara Leane Fabricante: From Qatar stages to London’s West End
Darlene Regis From performing in Qatar to the world’s biggest theatre stages, Yara Leane Fabricante is proving that dreams rooted in passion and perseverance can soar across continents. At 23, she is one of the most promising Filipino musical theatre talents, poised to make her West End debut in th»»»
Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Al Nuaimi
QNA Doha The Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in Qatar and enhancing the status of community initiatives as an active partner in the path of national development, Minister of Social Devel»»»
Qatari Society of Al Gannas attends 8th Ethnosport Forum in Turkey
QNA Ankara The Qatari Society of Al Gannas participated in the 8th Ethnosport Forum held in Antalya Turkey from April 3 to 5, under the theme ‘Ethnosports 2027: Local to Globe’. The Society was represented by Ali bin Khatem Al Mahshadi, president of the Qatari Society of Al Gannas and member of the»»»
QC’s CEO commends Rawda Award win for ‘Generational Impact Maker Challenge’
QNA Doha Qatar Charity CEO Yousef bin Ahmed Al Kuwari commended Qatar Charity’s winning of the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work for its “Generational Impact Maker Challenge” initiative, describing the achievement as a national recognition of its track record in social work and it»»»
Sheikh Joaan chairs 39th QOC General Assembly Meeting
Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) convened its 39th General Assembly meeting for 2026 yesterday, under the chairmanship of QOC President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani. The meeting was attended by First Vice President Mohamed bin Yousef Al-Mana, Second Vice President Dr. Thani bin Abdulr»»»
Sheikh Joaan chairs QOC’s 39th General Assembly Meeting
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) convened its 39th General Assembly meeting for 2026 on Sunday, under the chairmanship of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the QOC. The meeting was attended by H.E. Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President; H.E. Dr»»»
MoCI recalls Toyota Highlander models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) , in cooperation with Al Abdulghani Motors, Qatar’s dealer for Toyota, has announced the recall of Toyota Highlander models manufactured between 2021 and 2023. The recall is due to a potential manufacturing defect in the rear se»»»
Qatar Charity’s ‘27th Night Challenge’ saves children’s lives in Yemen’s Taiz
Tribune News Network Doha With donor support, and despite the current exceptional conditions, Qatar Charity’s (QC) ‘27th Night Challenge’ held under the theme ‘Warding off Calamity’, organised a specialised medical camp to treat children suffering from congenital heart defects in Taiz, Yemen, bring»»»
Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
Tribune News Network Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiat»»»
Ooredoo reinforces continuous connectivityfor businesses with Starlink satellite solution
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, continues to strengthen its ability to support uninterrupted business operations with always-on connectivity solutions, including advanced satellite capabilities, amid growing demands for reliability and resilie»»»
Al Jazeera Media Network denies connection to detainee in Israel
Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera Media Network has firmly denied any association with Miqdad Al-Natour arrested by the Israeli police. “Israeli police announced on Friday, 3rd April 2026, the arrest of an individual named Miqdad Al-Natour, whom they alleged to be affiliated with the Al Jazeera »»»
Russian, Chinese Foreign Ministers discuss Mideast developments over phone
Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various international forums, during their phone call on Sunday. The two sides also reviewed developments in the Middle East and international efforts aimed at end»»»
Qatar delivers new batch of relief aid to displaced people in Lebanon
Beirut: Through its partners, Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) provided a new aid package to displaced people in the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon on Sunday, as part of its efforts to deliver urgent humanitarian support to those affected an»»»
Egypt moves to close Obour landfill, convert site into green park
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment said on Sunday it has begun implementing a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, with part of the site set to be transformed into a green park following persistent complaints from residents over pollution. The ministry»»»
Egypt receives 510,000 tonnes of food imports in one week, Russia leads suppliers
Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a steady inflow of food imports during the final week of March and early April, alongside intensified monitoring measures to ensure product safety and protect consumer health. According to the NFSA’s General Directorate of Exports and Impor»»»
OPEC agrees on another oil production boost as Strait remains blocked - UPI.com
OPEC+ members announced Sunday they would modestly boost production as worldwide oil supplies tighten and prices spike amid the American-Israeli war on Iran. File Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Sunday they will aga»»»
Jordanian FM affirms pride in deep-rooted fraternal ties with Syria
Amman, April.5 (SANA) Jordan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi voiced Jordan’s appreciation in the long-standing fraternal relations with Syria and the continued development they are witnessing across various fields. In a post on X on Sunday, Safadi stated: “We are working together to con»»»
IRGC Navy Pounds Key US-Israeli Targets in Wave 97 of Operation True Promise 4
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its naval forces conducted a large-scale combined missile-and-drone operation against pivotal American and Zionist targets. The operation was carried out as part of the 97th wave of Operation True Promise 4 on Sunday afternoon, the IRGC »»»
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure as Egypt intensifies de-escalation push
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Sunday, warning that power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as concerns mounted over a wider regional spillover and Egypt stepped up diplomatic efforts to contain the cris»»»
Madbouly reviews strategic commodity stocks, wheat supply, and fiscal planning
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a series of high-level meetings on Sunday to assess Egypt’s preparedness on strategic commodities, the current local wheat supply season, and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussions covered the availability of essential goods in domestic»»»
Egypt FM says attracting foreign direct investment is top government priority
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday that attracting foreign direct investment constitutes a top priority for the Egyptian government, as the country seeks to deepen its economic partnership with the United States. During a meeting with a delegation from the American Chamber of Co»»»