The Peninsula 6m

QEF Cup kicks off today

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) Cup, part of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026, will kick off today and will run for four days at the Longines Arena of Al Shaqab. More than 170 riders, including ranked riders representing 21 countries, will compete in one- to five-star categories for»»»

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The Peninsula 6m

France reclaims top spot, Qatar climb to 55

Doha, Qatar: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 runners-up France are at the top of FIFA Men’s World Rankings for the first time since September 2018 Spain while Argentina have dropped down to second and third place, respectively. World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar, who have also qualified for the 2026 tournament, »»»

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The Peninsula 6m

Qatar Open marks 40th edition with strong field at Doha Golf Club

Doha, Qatar: The 40th Qatar Open Golf Championship tees off today at Doha Golf Club, with a field of 90 players competing over three days in one of the country’s leading amateur tournaments. A strong home contingent headlines the field, with Qatar’s national team competing alongside regional and in»»»

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France24 7m

Artemis II launches historic flyby lunar mission with diverse crew

Four astronauts – three Americans and one Canadian – blasted off Wednesday on NASA’s Artemis II, humanity’s first lunar flight in over 50 years. The 32-storey rocket soared from Kennedy Space Center, marking the start of a decade-long plan for sustainable Moon exploration and a future landing near »»»

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Al Awsat 14m

Iran Fires Missiles at Israel after Trump Threatens Weeks of Strikes

Israel said it came under Iranian missile fire on Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Iranian republic into the "Stone Ages" with heavy strikes in the next two to three weeks. In a speech from the White House, Trump sought to reassure war-weary Americans that the militar»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Awqaf Ministry resumes Principles of Islamic Sciences programme

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has resumed its educational programme, “Principles of Islamic Sciences,” delivered by a distinguished group of specialized preachers, as part of its ongoing “Ta’seel wa Tahseel” (Foundation and Attainment) initiative. Organized by the Departmen»»»

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24 News Agency 21m

Osh— Kara-Suu road to be widened to four lanes - | 24.KG

The 18.7-kilometer Osh— Kara-Suu road will be completely reconstructed and widened to four lanes, the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. Deputy Minister Ulukbek Zhanibekov inspected the progress of the work during a working visit to Osh region. Acc»»»

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UPI 23m

Democrats assail, Republicans praise Trump's Iran war addresss - UPI.com

Democrats criticized while Republicans praised President Donald Trump's Wednesday night address to the nation on the war in Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Democrats late Wednesday lambasted President Donald Trump's Iran war address to the nation for shifting ti»»»

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Novinite 25m

Parliament Unanimously Declares Feb. 14 Bulgarian-Polish Friendship Day

The Bulgarian Parliament has adopted a decision establishing February 14 as the official Day of Bulgarian–Polish Friendship and Cooperation. The measure passed unanimously, receiving 165 votes in favor. The decision follows a joint initiative by the presidents of Bulgaria and Poland, introduced in »»»

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Al Awsat 26m

Gold Prices Retreat as Trump Threatens Further Attacks on Iran

Gold retreated from two-week highs on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said that Washington would continue its military campaign in Iran in the coming weeks, pushing crude prices sharply higher and dampening hopes of interest rate cuts. Spot gold was down 2% at $4,664.39 per ounce, as of 04»»»

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Al Awsat 26m

Trump Takes a Dig at Macron, Saying Wife Treats Him 'Badly'

US President Donald Trump made fun of the French president and his wife during a private lunch Wednesday, as he lambasted NATO allies for not joining the war against Iran that has roiled the Middle East. "We didn't need them, but I asked anyway," Trump told a private lunch in a video posted briefly»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

MSDF launches unified platform to streamline services

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family has announced the launch of a unified digital platform that encompasses all its public services, marking a significant step in its digital transformation and efforts to enhance accessibility and efficiency. This initiative is expected to si»»»

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24 News Agency 33m

Vehicle registration to go online in Kyrgyzstan under presidential decree - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing a temporary legal framework for the online registration of certain categories of vehicles and ownership rights. According to the document, the new procedure will be in effect from April 1 through December 31, 2026. During this period»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

Qatar Customs urges shipping firms to register in TIR system

Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs has called on shipping and logistics companies to accelerate their registration in the International Road Transport Union’s TIR system, emphasising its growing importance as regional trade routes face uncertainty. The move comes at a time when shipping »»»

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Gulf News 36m

Inside Zayed University’s ‘collective care’ model: Supporting college students through distance learning in UAE

Dubai: When universities across the UAE moved classes online or went hybrid, the challenge wasn’t just academic continuity, it was keeping thousands of students emotionally steady through an uncertain time. At Zayed University, Assistant Provost for Student Affairs Jane Tatterton says the solution »»»

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Novinite 37m

Bulgaria's FM Rejects “Threat” Claims Over Iran Note, Calls It Routine Diplomacy

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski said that the diplomatic note sent by Iran to Bulgaria should be viewed as standard communication in a period of heightened international tension, stressing that it does not constitute a threat but rather a formal warning. She underlined that Bulgaria mainta»»»

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Kathimerini 41m

Heavy storms batter Greece, leave one man dead in Rafina

Heavy storms lashing most of Greece have left one person dead east of Athens overnight and caused flooding and considerable disruptions, largely due to trees toppled by high winds. The Fire Service said the body of a man was recovered from under a car that had been swept away by racing floodwaters »»»

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Novinite 49m

Bulgaria Defense Warning: 2% of GDP Not Enough to Fix Army Gaps

The Council of Ministers has adopted the Report on the State of Defense and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2025, which was submitted to both the National Assembly and the public, outlining an overall assessment of military readiness and progress achieved over the past year. The do»»»

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The Peninsula 59m

Major earthquake in Indonesia kills one, sparks panic

Manado, Indonesia: A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and sending people running into the streets in panic. The early-morning tremor in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups triggered wave»»»

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Gulf News 60m

UAE warns against scam messages impersonating officials

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has warned the public against scam messages impersonating the ministry, as scammers attempt to obtain personal information. In a statement, the ministry said the messages falsely claim recipients have committed legal violations and urge them to follow urgent inst»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Surging Terrorism by Israeli Settlers in West Bank Condemned but Unpunished

Violence by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has reached unprecedented levels since the start of the war with Iran, with NGOs and opposition figures denouncing an environment of impunity. While so-called "Jewish terrorism" has drawn widespread condemnation b»»»

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BNE 1h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 1h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 1h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 1h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 1h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 1h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 1h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 1h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Trump tells Americans that Iran war ending as popularity dips

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump on Wednesday made his case for attacking Iran in his first nationwide address more than a month into the war, insisting the United States was close to victory as his approval rating sinks. In an evening speech from the White House, Trump broke littl»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Spot a scam or fake website in Dubai? Here's how to report it instantly

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA) has introduced a new service through the “Amer” Contact Centre , enabling residents to report cybersecurity incidents and suspicious online activities. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen digital safety »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Suspect detained in Chui region over house sale fraud - | 24.KG

A suspect has been detained in Chui region on charges of fraud related to the sale of a residential house. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to the statement, on April 18, 2024, a resident A.R., 44, filed a complaint with the Internal Affair»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Venezuela’s Rodriguez Calls Lifting of Sanctions Step Toward Normalizing Ties With US

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez believes that the lifting of US sanctions against her is a step toward normalizing bilateral relations. On Wednesday, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control said that Rodriguez was removed from its sanctions list. "President Trump’s decision is a signifi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold drops after 3-day rally breaks

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened lower on Thursday morning, tracking a sharp shift in global sentiment that pushed bullion off recent highs and triggered fresh selling. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai court clears woman of porn possession claims

Dubai: A Dubai Misdemeanour court has acquitted an Arab woman of charges related to possessing and storing pornographic material using information technology, ruling that the case lacked both legal and evidentiary basis and was built on flawed and unlawfully obtained evidence. According to court re»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Three-Hour Debate on "Culture and Politics" Held in Sofia

With early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria eighteen days away, politicians gathered at Sofia's Toplocentrala contemporary art centre on April 1 for a discussion titled "Culture and Politics". Speakers observed that allocating one per cent of GDP to culture has been a goal for many years but is »»»

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France24 1h

Business - US fuel prices surge past $4 a gallon for first time since 2022

The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global energy supplies. Meanwhile, inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.5% in March, surpassing the European Central Bank’s target amid rising ener»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Artemis II Lunar Mission Spacecraft With 4 Astronauts Launched From Cape Canaveral

The Orion spacecraft of the Artemis II lunar mission with four astronauts on board has been launched from Cape Canaveral, the NASA broadcast shows. The Artemis mission is planned in three phases. The uncrewed flight took place in late 2022. The second phase will see a crewed mission fly around the »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump Says US Will Hit Iran Hard in Next 2-3 Weeks, Threatens 'Stone Age'

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will intensify strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and threatened to bring the country to the "Stone Ages." The US military "core strategic objectives" amid its ongoing military operation against Iran are nearly achieve»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Certain pharmaceuticals imported into Kyrgyzstan to be exempt from VAT - | 24.KG

On April 1, 2026, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan submitted for public discussion a draft new version of a Cabinet of Ministers’ resolution, which provides for the approval of a list of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, as well as raw materials and feedstock used in the productio»»»

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BNE 1h

China opposes Philippines renaming South China Sea features

Beijing has voiced firm opposition to Manila's plan to rename more than 100 maritime features in the Nansha Qundao on April 2, vowing to defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, Global Times reports. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded to reports that the Philippines intends to ad»»»

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BNE 1h

China opposes Philippines renaming South China Sea features

Beijing has voiced firm opposition to Manila's plan to rename more than 100 maritime features in the Nansha Qundao on April 2, vowing to defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, Global Times reports. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded to reports that the Philippines intends to ad»»»

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BNE 1h

China opposes Philippines renaming South China Sea features

Beijing has voiced firm opposition to Manila's plan to rename more than 100 maritime features in the Nansha Qundao on April 2, vowing to defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, Global Times reports. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded to reports that the Philippines intends to ad»»»

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BNE 1h

Venezuela opens for business, but investors weigh promise against reality

The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»

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BNE 1h

$2bn World Bank loan to eliminate Bosporus bottleneck in China-Europe trade corridor breakthrough

The World Bank on March 31 approved a $2bn loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL), a move that has implications for rail transit corridors that run from China across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. »»»

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BNE 1h

Venezuela opens for business, but investors weigh promise against reality

The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»

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BNE 1h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 1h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 1h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 1h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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