UAE President offers condolences following death of Salem Al Saman
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the passing of Salem Al Saman, paying tribute to his role in supporting the country’s early economic development. In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed said: “May God have mercy on the late Salem Al Saman, who worked clos»»»
Israel army urges evacuation of Syria-Lebanon crossing ahead of strikes
The Israeli military said on Saturday it would strike the main crossing between Syria and Lebanon, urging people to evacuate immediately. Israel has carried out strikes across Lebanon and launched a ground invasion in the south since March 2, when the Iran-backed Hezbollah entered the war in the Mi»»»
Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: Iraq Exempt from Strait of Hormuz Restrictions
The central headquarters of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya announced that Iraq is exempt from the restrictions imposed on the Strait of Hormuz, noting that these measures apply only to hostile nations. The statement emphasized full respect for Iraq’s national sovereignty and praised the Iraqi people for t»»»
Honouring spirit of giving: First Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work to be held Sunday
Doha: In a country known for its generosity and community spirit, a new milestone is set to celebrate the heart of social work. Sunday, April 5, the Ministry of Social Development and Family will host the first-ever Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work, shining a spotlight on the individuals, »»»
Qatar condemns attack on United Arab Emirates embassy in Damascus
Doha: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the acts of rioting and attacks targeting the embassy of the brotherly United Arab Emirates and the residence of its head of mission in the capital, Damascus, and the accompanying violation of the sanctity of diplomatic »»»
Improved dam filling rates: Towards better governance of water resources in Tunisia
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - The water situation in Tunisia has recorded noteworthy improvement, with the filling rate of northern dams reaching nearly 68%, representing a positive sign foreshadowing resolution of the water crisis, notably as the...»»»
Treti Mart Top-of-the-List Candidate for Stara Zagora Takes Part in Lazarus Saturday Tradition
Boyanka Yankova, the top-of-the-list candidate of the Treti Mart (March 3) coalition for Stara Zagora, took part in young girls' traditional round of visits to homes in the Kolyo Ganchev neighborhood for Lazarus Saturday, the coalition told BTA. The participating girls filled the streets with songs»»»
Four solar power plants with total capacity of 8 MW inaugurated in Medenine
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - Four photovoltaic solar power plants in the Medenine Governorate, each with a capacity of 2 MW, entered production Saturday, as part of the fifth round of the licencing system issued by the Ministry of Energy on October 17,...»»»
Iran Blasts US-Israeli Bombardment of Universities, Killing of Scientists
The US and Israel have attacked more than 30 Iranian universities since the start of this war, and murdered over 60 professors since June 2025, Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaee Sarraf told Sputnik. “These professors…did not die as a result of a single attack or bombing. T»»»
MP Candidates of MRF in Silistra Meet with Residents of Dichevo Village
Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) candidates for MPs from the 20th Multi-Member Constituency - Silistra (on the Danube) met with residents of the northeastern village of Dichevo, the party’s campaign headquarters announced Saturday. The locals expressed pride that the party’s top-of-the-list c»»»
Heavy clouds with scattered rain Saturday night
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - Saturday night’s weather will be at times heavily cloudy over the western regions, with some scattered rain, later locally affecting the southeast. Elsewhere, there will be passing clouds with a possibility of local fog...»»»
UAEU launches smart mushroom farm to boost food security
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has launched a Smart Mushroom House at its Al Foah Research Farm, aiming to support food security efforts and give students hands-on research experience. The new facility uses Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to help grow mushrooms in controlled condition»»»
Israeli flag near UN post in Lebanon puts peacekeepers at risk, a spokesman says
The IDF has erected an Israeli flag beside a UN peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon, a move that could draw fire on peacekeepers, the body has warned. The incident comes amid escalating exchanges between Israeli forces and Lebanon-based Hezbollah along the border, which have increasingly draw»»»
BSP Leader, Top-of-the-List Candidates Meet with Coalition Supporters in Plovdiv
BSP Chairman Krum Zarkov and the top-of-the-list candidates of the BSP - United Left coalition for Plovdiv and Plovdiv Region,Tatyana Doncheva and Atanas Telcharov, met with supporters in the south-central city. The next National Assembly must tackle the skyrocketing prices of fuel and food from da»»»
Visit of Italian Prime Minister to Doha carried a message of solidarity and support for Qatar: Italian Ambassador
Doha: Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar HE Paolo Toschi, affirmed that the visit of Prime Minister of Italy HE Giorgia Meloni, to the State of Qatar aimed to show support, solidarity and friendship, especially as it is the first visit by a leader from one of the largest econo»»»
Operation Eaten Straw: Hezbollah Fighters Relentlessly Hit Key Israeli Sites, Army Gatherings
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon launched on Saturday a meticulously coordinated wave of strikes across the occupied territories under the codename “Operation Eaten Straw,” demonstrating unprecedented precision and operational intensity. The attacks targeted Israeli military and strategic »»»
Innovation Minister: External Crises Might Slow Economic Growth Down but Bulgarian Economy Remains Relatively Stable
Economic growth may slow down due to external crises, but the Bulgarian economy remains relatively stable, caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth Irena Mladenova told Nova News on Saturday. She noted that the conflict in the Persian Gulf and the risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz w»»»
Gargash: Attacks on embassies violate international law
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said that attacks on embassies and diplomatic missions constitute a serious violation of international law and reflect shortcomings in the security environment of the countries where such incidents occur. In remarks following»»»
World community must step up efforts to end war on Iran: Turkish President
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that the international community must intensify its efforts to put an end to the US-Israeli war on Iran. This came during his phone conversation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte, during which »»»
Train Derails in Central Bulgaria due to Rockslide, Four Injured
Four passengers were injured lightly after a train from Ruse (on the Danube) to Plovdiv (South Central Bulgaria) collided with a rockslide on Saturday morning between Tsareva Livada and Tryavna in North Central Bulgaria, the National Railway Infrastructure Company said (NRIC). Train traffic in the »»»
This company used to make weapons for the Nazis. Now it will do the same for Israel
One of Germany’s biggest and most iconic car manufacturers, Volkswagen (VW) and one of Israel’s most well-known arms manufacturers, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, part of the global Rafael Group, are planning to collaborate. If the project is realized, VW will convert one of its German factories »»»
Kremlin envoy says the EU is 15 years too late to prepare for energy crisis
The EU has failed to offer any real solutions to the current energy crisis, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said, arguing that Brussels is too late to start preparing for a supply shock. The remarks came in response to EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen’s interview with the Financial Times on F»»»
Tunis Stock Exchange shines in Arab region with 5.72% growth in February 2026 – Report
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange bucked the general trend seen in several major Arab markets, posting a remarkable performance by the end of February 2026.It ranked second regionally in terms of growth, driven by gains in leading...»»»
French Boats Set Sail to Join Gaza Aid Flotilla
Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, AFP reporters saw. "Gaza, Marseille is with you" shouted around a thousand people who had come to the docks to support the»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with a rocket salvo: Military Media S»»»
Road safety: Tunisia seeks international funding for its 2024-2034 strategy
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - Tunisia is seeking to raise substantial international funding necessary for implementing its national road safety strategy 2024-2034. The goal is to align the country with the second United Nations Decade of Action for Road...»»»
Russian attack on Ukrainian market kills 5 - UPI.com
A Russian strike on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, killed five people and injured at least 19 others. Photo courtesy Ukraine's prosecutor's office April 4 (UPI) -- A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, killed five people and injured at least 19 others Saturday, local officials said»»»
Middle East War Presents ‘Serious Risk’ for Africa, Warns Report
The Middle East war "presents a serious risk to Africa", the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP Saturday. The conflict threatens to increase the cost of living and curtail growth on the continent, the report warned. The Middle East accounts for 15.8 p»»»
Tens of Thousands of Sadr Supporters Rally in Baghdad Against War
Tens of thousands of supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr rallied in Baghdad and across the country on Saturday, condemning Israel and the United States and demanding an end to the war. The massive crowds came as the Middle East war was due to enter its sixth week after strikes launche»»»
Muriqi strikes late as Mallorca stun Real Madrid
Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Vedat Muriqi snatched Mallorca a surprise 2-1 La Liga win over Real Madrid on Saturday to deal Los Blancos a significant blow in the Spanish title race. Alvaro Arbeloa's side thought they had rescued a point after Eder Militao nodded home with two minutes remaining before »»»
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'
Washington: President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, and as Tehran »»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers out with special announcement
Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw on Saturday, a number of participants took home cash rewards. In Draw No. 260404, the winning numbers from the Days section were 18, 26, 19, 30, 28, and 17, while the Months section revealed 11 as the winning number. At the same time, three re»»»
Russia Evacuates 198 Workers from Iran Nuclear Plant Amid Airstrike
Russia started a planned evacuation of 198 workers from Iran's Bushehr atomic plant shortly after a US-Israeli projectile hit near the facility, Russian state media said on Saturday. This was a third evacuation from the facility in southern Iran on the Gulf coast, which was built with Moscow's help»»»
Israeli Forces Destroy 17 UN Peacekeeper Cameras in South Lebanon
Israeli forces destroyed 17 surveillance cameras linked to the United Nations peacekeepers' main headquarters in southern Lebanon in 24 hours, a UN security official told AFP on Saturday. Since the start of the Israel-Hezbollah war on March 2, the UN force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been caught in the»»»
Indonesia Receives Bodies of Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon
Indonesia received the bodies of three peacekeepers Saturday that were killed on deployment in Lebanon as it branded an explosion that injured three other of its blue helmets as "unacceptable". The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three peacekeepers were wounded in a blast that»»»
Erdogan Says Middle East War Has Caused ‘Geostrategic Impasse’
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the war in the Middle East had led to a "geostrategic impasse", during a telephone conversation with NATO chief Mark Rutte, his office said Saturday. "President Erdogan said the process started by the intervention against Iran had led to a geostrategic »»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron air operations command and control base in northern occupied Palestine with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron air operations command and control base in northern occupied Palestine with a rocket barrage: Militar»»»
UAE retains Aa2 credit rating with stable outlook with global confidence in its economy holding firm
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance announced that the credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 30 March 2026. The review reassessed the appropriateness of the current rating, which remains unchanged at Aa2 wit»»»
Several Injured in Israel by Iran Missile Fire
Israeli emergency services said its crew treated five people who were injured Saturday in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas after Iran fired several rounds of missiles toward Israel. Since midnight, seven waves of Iranian missiles have been launched towards Israel, according to the Israeli military. I»»»
Kuwait intercepts 8 ballistic missiles, 19 drones in 24 hours
Kuwait: The Kuwait Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had intercepted eight ballistic missiles and 19 hostile drones within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours. Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al Atwan, the ministry's official spokesperson, said the missiles and drones were handled in acc»»»
Pakistan Rejects misleading reports on UAE deposits, reaffirms strong economic partnership
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically rejected recent misleading reports regarding financial deposits from the UAE held with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The ministry clarified that the deposits were placed under bilateral commercial agreements, reflecting the UAE’s strong s»»»
US Military Jets Hit in Iran War Are the First Shot Down by Enemy Fire in Over 20 Years
Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the US that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows Iran’s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been “completely decimated.” The attacks came five weeks after US and»»»
Israel Strikes Tyre in South Lebanon After Evacuation Warnings
Israel's military renewed its strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Saturday after issuing evacuation warnings, following attacks on nearby buildings that damaged a hospital in the city. Israel has carried out strikes across Lebanon and launched a ground invasion in the south since March»»»
Iran claims shooting down latest generation US fighter jet
The Iranian military has shot down a US F-35 fight jet over its territory, local media outlets, including Tasnim news agency, have claimed. US officials confirmed the loss of an F-15 jet and claimed that one pilot has been rescued. Photos and videos purporting to show the jet’s crash site, includin»»»
Vietnam says economy grew 7.83% in first quarter, 'difficulties' ahead
Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam recorded economic growth of 7.83 percent in the first quarter of 2026 year-on-year, the statistics office said on Saturday, but faces "numerous difficulties" as the Middle East war hits fuel prices. First-quarter growth was up from 7.07 percent last year after strong gains i»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted Israeli occupation army infrastructure in the occupied city of Safed with a barrage of rockets: Military Media Statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media report approximately 82,000 sirens have been recorded so far in occupied Palestine since the onset of war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers in the settlement of Kfar Yuval with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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German woman dies, crushed by balcony
A German national was killed in the town of Corinth on Saturday after a balcony she was walking under collapsed on her head. As reported by the police, the woman was walking along Pegasou Street with her family at around 3 p.m. when the accident happened. The family’s children were also injured. Th»»»
Thundery rain, strong winds forecast across Qatar tomorrow
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department says the country may experience unstable weather conditions, including thundery rain and strong winds in several areas tomorrow. The department in a social media post stated that forecast for tomorrow include chances of scattered, thundery rain in some »»»