The UAE Safety and Emergency Security Association has appointed Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi as its Honorary President, in recognition of his extensive national service and leadership across government, infrastructure and sustainability sectors. The Association’s Board of Directors s»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Marine Protection Department, apprehended a group of fishermen after they caught 95 Socotra cormorants in one of the marine sites, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect the marine environment and preserve biodiversity in t»»»

The UAE Government’s Cybersecurity Council has warned of the growing risks associated with email fraud, noting that 75% of cyberattacks originate from fraudulent phishing emails. The Council emphasized the importance of exercising caution when dealing with deceptive or fake emails used by cybercrim»»»

DOHA: The Board of Directors of the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund held its regular meeting on Sunday, chaired by Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. During the meeting, several items on the agenda were discussed, alongside a review of cases submitted to»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced the launch of five new e-services in the field of intellectual property, bringing the total number of e-services offered to seven. This initiative is part of the ministry's ongoing efforts in digital transformation, streamlining procedure»»»

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, three sources with knowledge of the group's talks said ahead of its meeting later on Sunday, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the US-Israe»»»

The Lebanese army said on Sunday that a soldier had been killed in an Israeli strike on southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike hit south Beirut on Sunday, Lebanese state media reported, with a medical source telling AFP it made impact about 100 metres away from a public hospital. The strike»»»

HMC’s first robotic Whipple surgery was performed on a 42-year-old woman diagnosed with a pancreatic head neoplasm. Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has introduced robotic Whipple surgery for the first time in Qatar, marking a significant advancement in surgical services and the treatme»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes carry out two airstrikes targeting the Al‑Qasmiyeh – Burj Rahhal Bridge in southern Lebanon 05-04-2026 14:44 PM Latest Ne»»»

Pavel Popov, the top candidate in Varna of Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria, and MP candidates described their meetings with small and medium-sized businesses as particularly stimulating moments in the election campaign, the coalition’s press centre reported. The reason is that the city is d»»»

Berlin: A new German military service law will require most young men to inform authorities when leaving the country for long periods, with a newspaper report on the little-noticed provision prompting widespread debate. The defence ministry confirmed to AFP on Saturday that men from the age of 17 "»»»

Rosatom has done everything necessary to support the construction of new reactor units at the Bushehr Nuclear Plant in Iran, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said. The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) has resumed contact with Rosatom, Likhachev added."We have received several signals from the »»»

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that 2,709 new companies joined the chamber during March 2026. The steady growth in membership reflects Dubai’s continuing strong appeal among investors amid all market conditions. The»»»

Tunis, April 5 (TAP) - The granting of investment incentives to two projects worth over TND 79 million to generate more than 800 jobs, has been approved by the National Commission for reviewing applications for investment incentives during its...»»»

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered at least 72,292 Palestinian civilians and injured at least 172,073 others since the beginning of the genocide that the Israeli occupation has been committing against the Gaza Strip in October 2023. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Str»»»

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in central Athens suspected of staging a string of armed robberies at mini markets and petrol stations threatening staff with a knife, police said Sunday. A police statement said the boy was taken into custody in the Pangrati district on Tuesday night. It said he»»»

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk called for strengthening direct online communication with taxpayers through chatbot, call centers and customer service platforms to ensure rapid responses and provide immediate support for them. Kouchouk made the remarks on Sunday, April 5, 2026, during a field tour »»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Sunday that air defenses engaged 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missiles and 50 drones originating from Iran. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Since the start of Iran's brazen attacks, the UAE air defenses»»»

MP candidates BSP-United Left discussed with residents of the villages of Logodazh and Bulgartchevo in Blagoevgrad Municipality issues related to agriculture, infrastructure, and access to financing in small settlements, the coalition’s press centre reported. Sofia Galabova, Milan Bogdanski, and To»»»

Dubai: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) confirmed on Sunday that several of its operational facilities, including those of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), were targeted in a drone attack. The assault caused fires and significant material damage»»»

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has declared the so-called US military rescue operation a complete failure, describing it as a diversionary tactic and a hasty withdrawal carried out under the pretext of retrieving the pilot of a downed aircraft at an abandoned airport so»»»

France said China has executed a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after keeping him on death row for more than 15 years. Chan Thao Phoumy, 62, was executed in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, despite French authorities’ clemency appeals, the French Foreign Ministry said in a stat»»»

Amman, Jordan: The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) launched a package of proactive precautionary measures on April 5, 2026, aimed at strengthening the resilience of the national economy in light of regional and international developments, with a total value of approximately USD 1.07 billion. The bank »»»

Dubai: Dubai has approved a new set of economic measures allowing hotels and businesses to defer key fees for three months, as authorities move to ease short-term cost pressures across the economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The measures, ann»»»

Closed schools and depopulated villages are the price of failed policies in the education sector, said Nikola Dimitrov, Vazrazhdane’s top-of-the-list candidate in Yambol, quoted by the party’s press office on Sunday. “Education is a cornerstone for the development of any country and the key to the »»»

Two motorists were arrested in southern Athens over the weekend for allegedly racing each other, hitting speeds of over 150 kilometers an hour and manoeuvring dangerously, authorities said. A police statement said traffic police patrolling the Vouliagmeni area for racers pursued the speeding cars “»»»

Tunis, April 5 (TAP)- The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII) reiterated commitment to support promoters, particularly in high-potential sectors with environmental dimension, through mechanisms under the National Network of...»»»

Amir honours winners of inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani honoured the winners of the inaugural edition of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work, a national award recognising achievements in the field of social work »»»

Dubai: In a major step toward modernising law enforcement, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system capable of tracking wanted criminals by generating real-time visual updates of their appearance. The initiative, described as part o»»»

Dubai: The Court of Cassation has upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a husband’s claim for Dh300,000 in rent compensation in a post-divorce dispute over a villa, reaffirming that civil liability claims must be supported by clear and substantive evidence. The case involved former spouses disputin»»»

Al Ain: Abu Dhabi Police have stepped up efforts to strengthen community safety awareness, using a public forum to highlight the dangers of risky driving behaviour and the importance of shared responsibility in maintaining social security. Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Councils un»»»

The Serbian authorities have discovered explosives of “devastating power” planted near a key gas pipeline transporting Russian energy to Hungary, President Aleksandar Vucic has announced, adding that he has briefed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the matter. This comes after Ukraine essent»»»

Houston: The Artemis astronauts have taken in sights of the Moon never before seen by human eyes, crew members reported on Sunday as their spacecraft crossed the two-thirds mark on their journey to a long-anticipated lunar flyby. As the astronauts went to bed in the early hours of Sunday, closing o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: A drone strike targeted a motorcycle on the road to Rashidieh camp 05-04-2026 13:08 PM Latest News Urgent News Humi»»»

Environment Minister Yulian Popov announced four new protected areas. Changes have also been introduced to the size of two other protected areas, and there has been an adjustment to the protection regime of one protected area, the Environment Ministry said. Three of the new protected areas fall und»»»

Beirut, April 5 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Sunday that preserving civil peace in Lebanon remains a top priority, describing it as a “red line” that must not be crossed. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Aoun said, “Amid destruction and displacement, the primary concern re»»»

A group of 28 migrants who crossed illegally by sea from Turkey has been found on the islet of Psara off Chios in the eastern Aegean Sea, authorities said Sunday. A Coast Guard statement said the 14 men, 6 women and 8 children have been taken to a migrant camp on Chios. It said they were located in»»»

Inspectors from the Border Control Directorate of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) seized nearly half a tonne of food and plant protection products at the Kalotina border checkpoint, the agency’s press office reported on Sunday. The operation was carried out jointly with officials from the C»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that Iranian forces have destroyed several US warplanes attempting to retrieve the pilot of a downed American fighter jet, dealing Washington a humiliating defeat.In a statement on Sunday, the IRGC’s Public Relations Department said: “Following d»»»

Dubai Police have seized 1,230 vehicles and issued 33,372 traffic fines as part of the ongoing “Quiet Roads” initiative aimed at curbing disruptive driving behaviour and improving quality of life in residential communities. The campaign, led by the General Department of Traffic, focuses on reducing»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Jabalain City Hospital in White Nile State in the Republic of Sudan, which resulted in the killing and injuring of civilians, including medical personnel. The Ministry o»»»

President Joseph Aoun hit back Sunday at those who have criticized the Lebanese state for pursuing diplomacy and negotiations. "Some have asked about what we will get from negotiation, but I ask, 'What have we benefited from your war?' Negotiation is not a concession, diplomacy is not surrender and»»»

A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry announced on Saturday, expressing its "consternation." Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman born in Laos, was executed, "despite the efforts of the French authorities, including ef»»»

Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to exercise hope against “the violence of war that kills and destroys,” saying “we need this song of hope today” as conflicts spread around the world. With the US-Israeli war on Iran in its second month and Russia’s ongoing cam»»»

“The rise of political extremism in the US military is completely natural,” because people risking death “require a supernatural justification for that death, not to mention the moral and physical suffering they will face in war,” says Biblical scholar Arkady Maler. In that context, a religious jus»»»

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban by phone that explosives were found near a gas pipeline that carries Russian gas from Serbia to Hungary. "Our units found high-powered explosives and detonators,” Vucic wrote on Instagram, aftyer briefing Orban on the mil»»»

Hezbollah on Sunday said it had targeted an Israeli warship with a cruise missile off the Lebanese coast, the first such claim by the group since the start of the Middle East war. In a statement, the group said it targeted the vessel 68 nautical miles off the Lebanese coast, adding the warship was »»»