Dubai Police alert: Why your next social media share could be a risk to public safety
Dubai: Dubai Police have issued an advisory to the public regarding the spread of inaccurate information, warning that relying on unverified sources can undermine community safety and stability. The reminder, shared via social media, highlights the risks associated with the rapid pace of modern com»»»
Bulgaria Warns Milk Prices Fall While Production Costs Surge, Minister Tells EU
Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Ivan Hristanov has said that milk prices in Bulgaria are falling for consumers while production costs for farmers continue to rise, creating increasing pressure on the sector. His remarks were made during a meeting of the EU Council on Agriculture and Fisheries in Bru»»»
US-Israel war on Iran, Day 33: What UAE residents need to know on April 1
Dubai: Regional tensions continue to shape daily life on day 33 of the US–Israel war with Iran, as authorities respond to air defence debris incidents, announce significant fuel price changes, and extend distance learning across the country. Here are the key developments UAE residents should know t»»»
Qatar calls on all parties to refrain from targeting vital civilian infrastructure
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has called on all parties to the war to refrain from targeting vital civilian infrastructure. Al-Ansari further called upon all parties to the conflict to refrai»»»
Iran’s Fractured Leadership is Struggling to Coordinate, Officials Say
Washington: Ronen Bergman, Adam Goldman, Julian Barnes The US-Israeli war against Iran has fractured the Iranian government, complicating its ability to make decisions and coordinate larger retaliatory attacks, according to officials familiar with US and Western intelligence assessments. Several do»»»
Dubai gold extends rebound after worst month since 2008
Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher early Wednesday, extending a short-term rebound after a sharp correction through March that unsettled buyers and traders alike. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 8:22 am, 24K gold stood at Dh566.75, up from Dh563.25 a day earlier,»»»
US Needs to Re-Examine NATO's Value to Country — State Secretary
The United States needs to reassess NATO's importance to the country, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. "We have to re-examine the value of NATO and that alliance for our country," Rubio said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday. Rubio also accused NATO of acting unilaterally against the »»»
Federal judge orders halt to White House ballroom project - UPI.com
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of the White House ballroom. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- A federal judge has blocked construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, ruling the New York re»»»
UAE: One killed after drone debris falls on farm in Fujairah
Dubai: Authorities in Fujairah confirmed that one person was killed after debris from an intercepted drone fell on a farm in the Al-Rifa’a area, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Fujairah G»»»
US Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad, Search Underway
An American journalist was kidnapped Tuesday in Baghdad and Iraqi security forces are pursuing her captors, Iraqi officials said. The journalist was identified as freelancer Shelly Kittleson by one of the outlets she worked for. A US official blamed the Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah. T»»»
Man dies in night fire in Osh city - | 24.KG
A man died in a fire in residential building in Osh, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. The fire broke out on the night of April 1 in a building on Pryadilnaya Street. The fire was reported at 00.31 a.m., and two fire crews were immediately dispatched to the scene. The fire was brought »»»
Viva capitalism, says Fidel's grandson, pouring drinks in Havana
Sandro Castro, grandson of late revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, has publicly slammed Cuba's president and questioned the island's socialist economic model, in a rare display of dissent from within the ruling family as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Havana and a de facto US oil »»»
Afreximbank underwrites $2.5bn of $4bn loan to Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced on March 31 it has underwritten $2.5bn of a $4bn senior syndicated term loan for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP), marking one of the largest financing deals for an African industrial project. »»»
Farid al-Madhan: Assad's fingerprints were on every picture
Farid al-Madhan, who was known by his pseudonym “Caesar" for years, was a military employee in Syria, serving in the forensic evidence division of the Military Police in Damascus. His role consisted of photographing and documenting criminal cases upon request from the Military Public Prosecutor. Af»»»
Assailants kidnap American journalist in Baghdad, officials say - UPI.com
The State Department said Tuesday that it is aware that American journalist has reportedly been kidnapped in Iraq. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Unknown assailants abducted a foreign journalist, reportedly an American, Tuesday night in Iraq, according to Baghdad of»»»
Water heater explodes in kindergarten in Nooken district - | 24.KG
A water heater exploded in a kindergarten in Nooken district. There are no casualties. The Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed the explosion. The incident occurred early yesterday morning. Social media reports indicate that the water heater had been in use for approximately seven years, with»»»
Major fire breaks out in Kuwait International Airport after Iranian drone attacks
Dubai: Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday that Kuwait International Airport had been targeted in a drone attack, which struck fuel storage tanks and triggered a major fire. No casualties were reported. Abdullah Al Rajhi, official spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority, said the»»»
Philippines races to secure oil: Marcos orders direct talks with Iran as Hormuz risks deepen
Manila: As tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy flows, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered urgent diplomatic talks with Iran to ensure the safe passage of Philippine-bound oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Malacañang said the directive emerged from a meeting »»»
Investors turn to digital gold as markets stay volatile
Dubai: A growing number of investors are shifting toward tokenised gold, drawn by the ability to trade, transfer and manage exposure in real time during periods of heightened market stress. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move has gathered pace through 2026, partic»»»
Viva capitalism, says Fidel's grandson, pouring drinks in Havana
Sandro Castro, grandson of late revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, has publicly slammed Cuba's president and questioned the island's socialist economic model, in a rare display of dissent from within the ruling family as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Havana and a de facto US oil »»»
IRGC threatens to strike US tech companies in retaliation for assassinations
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on March 31 warning that it would target US technology and AI companies it accused of facilitating "terrorist operations" against Iranian citizens, naming 18 firms as potential targets. »»»
IRGC threatens to strike US tech companies in retaliation for assassinations
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on March 31 warning that it would target US technology and AI companies it accused of facilitating "terrorist operations" against Iranian citizens, naming 18 firms as potential targets. »»»
IRGC threatens to strike US tech companies in retaliation for assassinations
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on March 31 warning that it would target US technology and AI companies it accused of facilitating "terrorist operations" against Iranian citizens, naming 18 firms as potential targets. »»»
Afreximbank underwrites $2.5bn of $4bn loan to Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced on March 31 it has underwritten $2.5bn of a $4bn senior syndicated term loan for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP), marking one of the largest financing deals for an African industrial project. »»»
Jordanian economy resilient, yet caution, long-term planning required – economists
AMMAN — As the military confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to escalate across the Middle East, analysts have raised the alarm over the war’s damaging repercussions on the region’s economies.In remarks to The Jordan Times, economists cited the closure of the Strait o»»»
Press Review - 'Dumb judges': Trump heckles Supreme Court ahead of pivotal birthright case
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 31: Donald Trump fumes at the Supreme Court as its judges prepare to hear arguments in a constitutional case over his 2025 executive order on birthright citizenship. Also, the Financial Times alleges that Pete Hegseth sought to make investments in defence companie»»»
King Charles III to make state visit to the US in April despite calls to cancel over Iran war
The UK's King Charles III will visit the US and Bermuda in April, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, as critics called for the trip to be cancelled due to concerns over the US's ongoing war with Iran. King Charles III will visit the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace announce»»»
US journalist kidnapped in Baghdad by suspected Iranian-backed armed group
A woman US journalist who was kidnapped in Iraq's capital city by a suspected Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, US officials said on Tuesday. Advocacy groups identified the missing woman as Shelly Kittleson, a freelance journalist based in Rome who has covered several wars in the Middle East..»»»
Burundi's main city rocked by blasts after electrical fire at military store
Multiple blasts hit Burundi's main city of Bujumbura on Tuesday after an electrical fire broke out at a military arsenal in the east African nation. An army spokesperson said emergency services were intervening and urged the public to remain calm after the incident sparked fears of a coup against t»»»
Down to Earth - Climate change is making homes shrink and crack
Periods of intense heat followed by extreme rainfall could cause structural damage to 12 million homes across France, or one in two detached houses, according to the French environment ministry. As homes deteriorate, some owners can lean on insurance for expensive repairs, but many are left with he»»»
Ukraine's Bucha commemorates four years since massacre
Four years on from the Bucha massacre, the Ukrainian town is remembering its dead. When Russian military forces evacuated the city in 2022, hundreds of bodies of men, women, children and elderly people were discovered, with many lying»»»
EU ministers in Kyiv to look at justice for crimes committed in Bucha
EU diplomats are travelling to Ukraine to mark the fourth anniversary of the massacre in the city of Bucha. It occurred only weeks into the war: after Russia evacuate the town, returnees found hundreds of bodies of men, women, children and elderly people who had been mass executed. FRANCE 24's Doug»»»
EU shows support to Ukraine at Bucha commemoration
Four years on from the Bucha massacre, the Ukrainian town is remembering its dead. Russian military forces retreated from Bucha in 2022, hundreds of bodies were discovered, includ»»»
Sidra Medicine treats 10th patient with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has provided specialised treatment to a child from Egypt diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The treatment protocol, part of Sidra Medicine’s gene therapy centre, brings together specialised expertise and multidis»»»
Some Arab Gulf countries push U.S. to ‘finish the job’ in the war against Iran – Ya Libnan
Share: In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker was attacked by Iran in the anchorage area of Dubai’s port on Tuesday. This is why some Arab Gulf countries want the US to press ahead with bombing Iran to ensure the regime can no longer threa»»»
Britain stands with Qatar in defending its skies: UK defence secretary
QNA Doha UK Defence Secretary John Healey has affirmed that his country stands with Qatar and its partners in the Gulf in the face of Iran’s widespread attacks on the region. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during his visit to Doha, Healey said the visit aimed to discuss the latest security dev»»»
Sharjah Executive Council issues decision regulating EV charging stations
SHARJAH: Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired on Tuesday morning, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the E»»»
QC performs free heart surgeries in Bangladesh
Tribune News Network Doha Despite the challenges and exceptional circumstances facing the region, Qatar Charity (QC) organised a free medical and surgical camp in Bangladesh to treat children suffering from congenital heart defects. The camp, held at Bangladesh Eye Hospital in the Capital, successf»»»
QU pharmacy students complete international experiential training
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), represented by its College of Pharmacy, announced that a group of fourth-year pharmacy (P4) students successfully completed international experiential training rotations in Malaysia, Scotland and New Zealand. The initiative reflects QU’s commitment t»»»
PHCC takes part in Earth Hour
Tribune News Network Doha Driven by its corporate social responsibility and a commitment to promoting environmental sustainability, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) participated in the “Earth Hour 2026” global initiative. The event took place on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM»»»
Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto downplays leaked call with Sergey Lavrov
The leaked phone conversation between Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov was insignificant, the EU nation's top diplomat has said. Szijjarto reacted on Tuesday to the publication of the call, which he claimed had been intercepted by “foreign intelli»»»
NASA Artemis II pre-launch briefing: 'Excellent shape' for launch - UPI.com
1 of 5 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket stands on Complex 39B at sunrise on March 24. NASA said Tuesday that Artemis II is ready for launch as early as Wednesday evening. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- NASA officials shared the final preparations for the Artemis II mis»»»
Can Israel kill Iran's nuclear know-how?
There is a concept in the philosophy of science called tacit knowledge: the unwritten, experiential understanding that cannot be fully captured in blueprints, equations, or instruction manuals. A centrifuge cascade diagram tells you what to build. Forty years of engineering judgment tells you why i»»»
UK Defense Secretary says Britain stands with Qatar in defending its skies
Doha, Qatar: UK Defense Secretary HE John Healey affirmed that his country stands with Qatar and its partners in the Gulf in the face of Iran’s widespread attacks on the region. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during his visit to Doha, he said the visit aimed to discuss the latest security deve»»»
The Iran war is a political project from the Torah
The current conflict between Iran and Israel isn’t a classic war driven by strict geopolitical interests. Certainly, the rivalry between the two countries is very well known and everybody focuses on the Strait of Hormuz and the dramatic economic consequences of its disruption. Of course, a lot of p»»»
Former FBI agents sue Patel, Bondi for alleged political firings - UPI.com
Three former FBI agents have filed suit against FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi and their departments for firing them based on perceived political affiliation. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit against FBI »»»
California Sheriff Chad Bianco pauses election fraud investigation - UPI.com
A sheriff in California has paused his investigation into election fraud in Riverside, Calif. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Riverside County, Calif., Sheriff Chad Bianco said Sunday that his election fraud investigation is paused because of legal challenges by the s»»»
Tottenham appoint De Zerbi in battle for Premier League survival
London: Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's third manager of the season on Tuesday as they battle to avoid relegation from English football's top flight for the first time in nearly 50 years. Former Brighton and Marseille boss De Zerbi has reportedly been handed a lucrative five-year»»»
Supreme Court: Colorado's conversion therapy ban violates First Amendment - UPI.com
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth violates First Amendment protections. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, saying state governments»»»
Hate Speech Can Be Suppressed by Teaching Children About Human Values, President Tells Jewish Community
The holiday of Passover symbolizes the exodus from slavery to freedom, but to be truly free, a person must carry in their heart love for others, justice and tolerance, a willingness to listen and to help others – values embraced by all people, regardless of religion. "We will overcome the growing l»»»