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, »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

US federal agents have detained the niece and grand-niece of slain Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status, the State Department said on Saturday. "Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custod»»»

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»»»

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'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»»»

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»»»

Washington: Two family members of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded, the US State Department said Saturday. "Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qa»»»

Influencer Ioanna Touni was released on Saturday afternoon after testifying in a case filed against her for breach of personal data. Touni had been arrested after she revealed the name and face of a man she won a case against earlier this week on social media. Based on information, Touni was at a v»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged residents and visitors to use only licensed taxis or vehicles operated by companies contracted with the RTA. These vehicles are monitored through smart control systems to ensure high levels of passenger safety and security. Get updated faster»»»

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 announced fr»»»

U.S. special forces were in a race against Iran to find a U.S. airman missing after their F-14E Strike Eagle fighter jet went down in Iran. File Photo courtesy the Department of Defense April 4 (UPI) -- Israel's military suspended attacks in an area of Iran where a U.S. airman is believed to be los»»»

Bangkok, Thailand: China defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in their second Group A match at the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup on Saturday at Nonthaburi Stadium in Thailand, securing their second consecutive group-stage win. Facing Bangladesh, who have qualified for the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup finals for »»»

Influencer Ioanna Touni was arrested on Saturday after a lawsuit was filed against her for breaching personal data when she revealed the name and face of a man she won a case against earlier this week on social media. Based on information, Touni was at a venue when she saw one of the two men convic»»»

The Ministry of Environment and Water announced on Saturday the launch of a new website section, Waste in the Spotlight. The section aims to draw attention to the issue of waste management, which affects not only directly involved stakeholders but also society as a whole. The section will cover top»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump did not equivocate in his first live address to Americans about the war in Iran. "We've beaten and completely decimated Iran," he said in a prime-time speech from the White House on Wednesday. "They are decimated both militarily and economically and in every other»»»

Amman, April 4 (SANA) – Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, met on Saturday with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman al- Safadi in Amman. During the meeting, the two sides held extensive talks on several common issues between the two countries and mean»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has warned that an external shock in the energy sector could push the European Central Bank (ECB) into a difficult policy trade-off, as rising inflation risks collide with weakening growth prospects. In its weekly report, QNB said persistently elevated energy »»»

Mediators from Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt are still working on a ceasefire plan between the U.S. and Iran, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported on Saturday. Sources meanwhile told Israel's Channel 12 that "regional forces are working to reach a middle ground solution that would narr»»»

The UAE strongly condemned the recent riots, attempted property vandalism, and attacks on the headquarters of its mission and the office of its head of mission in Damascus, Syria. In a statement, the The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised the UAE’s categorical rejection of subversive practices,»»»

Macao: Though she walked from the arena back to her hotel wiping away tears, leaving without a word in the mixed zone after her loss on Saturday, 18-year-old Egyptian sensation Hana Goda has emphatically proven her strength at the 2026 ITTF World Cup, etching her name into history. In the women's s»»»

As part of Phase Two of the #OurCommunityIsPrepared campaign, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre (ADCMC), in collaboration with strategic partners, is guiding residents on how to respond to emergency alerts in public spaces and shopping malls. Stay calm, act quicklyWheth»»»

US media reports indicate that Iranian air defenses have downed multiple US military aircraft during ongoing operations, contradicting claims by US President Donald Trump just a day earlier that Iran’s air defenses and radar systems had been “completely destroyed.” According to the reports, an F-15»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had good reason to issue his latest appeal to US President Donald Trump to end the US-Israeli war against Iran. Nevertheless, his doing so raised eyebrows. El-Sisi banked on Trump last year as Israel finally brought its ferocious war on Gaza to an end after t»»»

Paris, France: Ousmane Dembele scored twice, including a stunning opening goal on the volley, as Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Liverpool by beating Toulouse 3-1 on Friday to cement their place at the top of Ligue 1. Last year's Ballon d'Or winn»»»

Tunis, April 4 (TAP)- The National Fedederation of Tunisian Municipalities (FNCT) Friday launched the first municipal hackathon to strengthen creativity and support the role of youth as a driver of solutions to local issues. The Municipal Hackathon...»»»

Hezbollah Military media released on Saturday footage showing the Islamic Resistance targeting an Israeli army bulldozer and a Merkava tank near the towns of Khiam and Taybeh in southern Lebanon. The 90-second video shows how the precision attack employed swooping gliders, an operation that undersc»»»

The Minister of Transport, and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, met in Tripoli last Wednesday (1 April) with the Turkish Ambassador to Libya, Guven Begiç, in the context of supporting travel and enhancing trade between the two countries. The Tripoli government said the »»»

The Iran war is largely backed by so-called “Christian Zionists” — from US Speaker Mike Johnson to American Senator Lindsey Graham, who call this Middle East conflict a “religious war.” The Orthodox Church opposes American Protestants, including some US senators and politicians, who argue that the »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about a growing wave of fraudulent insurance companies, urging the public to verify licences and official documentation before making any payments. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The alert comes as part o»»»

The General Manager of the state Libyan Investment and Development Company (LIDCO), Tariq Al-Shaafi, received, last Wednesday (1 April), the Commercial Attaché of the Republic of Turkey, Saat Uzbek, in coordination with the Head of the Executive Team for the President’s Initiatives and Strategic Pr»»»

Paris, France: The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market. The Easter holiday weekend across Europe is expected»»»

More than 100 US-based international law experts have warned that American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes, citing violations of the UN Charter, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and alarming rhetoric from senior officials. In an open letter published on Thursday by the Just Security pol»»»

Engaged in a costly war against Iran, the White House unveiled its proposed budget for 2027 on Friday, asking Congress to increase the United States’ already massive defence spending by more than 40 percent over the course of a year. This would be a record in the country's recent history if Co»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, in partnership with the Emergency, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi, has launched the Community Responder application on official app stores. The move marks the second phase of the Our Community is Ready campaign, aimed at strength»»»

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 »»»

Information Service AD will hold a public demonstration on April 7 of the system for computerized processing of voting data for the April 19 parliamentary elections, the Central Election Commission (CEC) said on Saturday. Later on Tuesday, the CEC will also provide an opportunity for a public inspe»»»

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»»»

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»»»