Gulf News 16m

Why dealing with fixers could lead to airport offloading

Dubai: Filipinos planning to travel abroad have been warned against dealing with fixers offering to process Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) requirements for a fee. Authorities have stressed that such shortcuts can lead to offloading at the airport, where passengers are prevented from boardin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Qatar Airways to expand destinations to over 120 by mid-May

DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026, across the airline's global network. In a statement released on Wednesday, Qatar Airways said that all flights to and from Doha c»»»

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Gulf News 22m

Mada Media awards strategic outdoor advertising bid to Arabian Outdoor

Dubai: Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing, and managing the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising sector in the Emirate of Dubai, has announced the award of a strategic OOH advertising bid to Arabian Outdoor, a Choueiri Group brand. The move forms part of Mada Media’s ongoing ef»»»

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UPI 23m

South Korea resumes excavation of war remains at DMZ battle site - UPI.com

South Korea resumed excavations to recover the remains of soldiers killed during the Korean War at White Horse Ridge in Cheorwon, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday. In this photo from Dec. 1, 2025, soldiers send off the remains of 25 soldiers found at the site. File Photo courtesy of South Korea »»»

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Gulf News 29m

Qatari Defence Ministry intercepts two cruise missiles, third strickes oil tanker without casualties

Doha: The State of Qatar announced that it was targeted on Wednesday by three cruise missiles launched from Iran. In a statement carried by Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Qatari Ministry of Defence said that its armed forces successfully intercepted two of the cruise missiles, while the third missile»»»

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Naharnet 31m

Israel strikes south including Risala Scouts, killing at least 8

Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed at least eight people on Tuesday, one of them a paramedic, according to the ministry of health. In separate statements, the ministry said a strike in Tyre district killed three people and wounded 19 more, while another attack in Sidon district killed four. A »»»

The Peninsula 34m

National Bank of Kuwait shuts headquarters amid Iran attacks

Kuwait City, Kuwait: A major Kuwaiti bank said it will close its headquarters in the capital for two days starting Wednesday, as Iran carries out daily strikes on the Gulf more than one month into the Middle East war. “National Bank of Kuwait will close its headquarters and Subhan branch today, Wed»»»

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Al Awsat 38m

Lebanese Displaced by War Fill Beirut’s Streets, Upending City Life

Beirut is bursting. It's been a month since Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel after the US-Israeli attack on its patron, Iran, triggering Israeli bombardment of Lebanon and a ground invasion. Since then, more than 1 million people from southern and eastern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs ha»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

IN PHOTOS: Pakistan's blossom season brings calm in a troubled world

Gilgit, Pakistan: The harsh days of winter are over in Pakistan's high north and while snow still tops the towering peaks that dominate the landscape, spring has arrived in the foothills. But this year, visitors who have come to witness the region's cherry and apricot blossoms see it as the perfect»»»

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Gulf News 48m

ADJD reviews updates to commercial companies law at legal forum

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) discussed recent legislative updates to the Commercial Companies Law during a specialised forum aimed at strengthening legal awareness and supporting the business environment. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simpl»»»

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Al Manar 49m

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrages of rockets at Israeli settlement of Kiryat Shmona as part of earlier warning to evacuate northern settlements: Military Media statements no. 6, 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrages of rockets at Israeli settlement of Kiryat Shmona as part of earlier warning to evac»»»

Kathimerini 52m

3 Turkish nationals sentenced over shooting targeting Greek intelligence officer

A mixed jury court in Edessa, northern Greece, has handed prison sentences ranging from six to 11 years to three Turkish nationals convicted in a May 2025 shooting incident targeting an officer of Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) in Tagarades, Thessaloniki. The court found the 50-year-o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 52m

PM Gurov: Caretaker Cabinet Will Withstand Attacks, Stay United

The caretaker Government will continue to act with decency, responsibility, and as a unified team, regardless of how many directions the attacks come from, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at the start of the Cabinet's weekly meeting on Wednesday. "There is no doubt these days that the ca»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Lebanese Health Ministry says 7 people martyred, 21 others injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut’s Jnah, Khalde - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says 7 people martyred, 21 others injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut’s Jnah, Khalde 01-04-2026 10:58 AM Latest N»»»

Novinite 1h

Bulgaria's Interior Minister: Vote-Buying Parties Won’t Be Named Until After Elections

Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev said he is not in a position to publicly name the political parties involved in vote-buying at this stage, but indicated that such information could be disclosed once the elections are over. Speaking on BNT, he suggested that certain political formations clearly»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Interior Minister Says Prosecution Service Is ‘Major Absentee’ in Key Petyo Petrov, Martin Bojanov, Petrohan Cases

The prosecution service is the major absentee in the cases involving Petyo “the Euro” Petrov, Martin “the Notary” Bojanov, and the Petrohan case, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told the Bulgarian National Television on Wednesday. He again stated that Sofia City Prosecutor Emilia Rusinova h»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israeli projectile hits open area in Mar Roukoz-Dekwaneh, circumstances unclear

A projectile, that likely came from an Israeli warplane, on Tuesday hit an open area near a car company's parking lot in the Mar Roukoz-Dekwaneh area east of Beirut, creating a large crater in the ground and damaging vehicles and a nearby kiosk but causing no injuries. The sound of a warplane could»»»

Naharnet 1h

Yemen's Houthis claim joint Iran-Hezbollah attack on Israel

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday claimed a missile attack targeting Israel that they said was launched jointly with their backer Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah group -- the third such attack by the Houthis since they entered the Middle East war. The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen said Wednesday they fir»»»

Naharnet 1h

Seven killed, 24 wounded in Israeli strikes on Khaldeh and Beirut's Jnah

Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and a nearby town killed at least seven people, as Israel's military said it had targeted senior Hezbollah members. The health ministry said an Israeli raid early Wednesday in the Jnah area, which borders Hezbollah's stronghold in the southern suburbs of»»»

The Peninsula 1h

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar intercepts missiles, one hits QatarEnergy oil tanker

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Defence Ministry confirmed that three cruise missiles were launched from Iran with the armed forces intercepting two, while one hit an oil tanker in the country's territorial waters. Stay tuned for more updates ---------------------------------- 10:35am Doha Time Qatar Airways »»»

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BNE 1h

Africa’s ports and airlines gain as Red Sea crisis reshapes global trade routes

Some African economies are winners from the Iran war. From Kenya to Nigeria, they are registering sharp gains in trade, aviation and energy revenues as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupts traditional shipping and air corridors, cutting traffic through the Red Sea and Strait of Hor»»»

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BNE 1h

Africa’s ports and airlines gain as Red Sea crisis reshapes global trade routes

Some African economies are winners from the Iran war. From Kenya to Nigeria, they are registering sharp gains in trade, aviation and energy revenues as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupts traditional shipping and air corridors, cutting traffic through the Red Sea and Strait of Hor»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Defence ministry announces interception of two cruise missiles, damage caused by a third to oil tanker, with no casualties

DOHA: The Ministry of Defence announced that the State of Qatar was targeted today by three cruise missiles launched from Iran. In a statement, the ministry explained that the Qatar Armed Forces successfully intercepted two missiles, while the third missile struck an oil tanker leased to QatarEnerg»»»

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Gulf News 1h

RTA opens Al Riyada Vehicle Testing Centre in Jebel Ali with extended working hours

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its vehicle services network with the opening of the Al Riyada Vehicle Testing and Registration Centre in Jebel Ali, as part of efforts to improve access to licensing services and support the emirate’s growing transport sector. The aut»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli media: Iran launched 9 ballistic missiles at ‘Israel’ since this morning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Iran launched 9 ballistic missiles at ‘Israel’ since this morning 01-04-2026 10:33 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media:»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Airways further revises flight schedules to more than 120 destinations

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has published its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to, and from, Doha to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026, across the airline’s global network. All flights to, and from, Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corrido»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
France24 1h

Artemis 2: What to know about first crewed Moon mission in half a century

NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts circling around the Moon in humanity's first crewed lunar mission since 1972 – and the first to feature a woman. Its main goal is to prepare for the return of boots on the Moon in 2028. Here's what to know about the highly anticipated mission»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QatarEnergy statement on missile attack on oil tanker

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy confirmed that the Aqua 1, a fuel oil tanker chartered to QatarEnergy, was the subject of a missile attack in the northern territorial waters of the State of Qatar in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 1, 2026. None of the crew members on board were injured, and th»»»

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France24 1h

Middle East live: Houthis claim missile attack on Israel as Trump says Iran war to end within weeks

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday claimed a missile attack against Israel that they said was launched jointly with their backer Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah – the third such attack since they entered the war. US President Donald Trump was set to address the nation, a day after saying US milita»»»

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France24 1h

As US pursues 'maximalist demands', Iran relies on four decades of asymmetric warfare

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project & International Crisis Group Senior Advisor. He examines the evolving dynamics of the confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran. Military escalation risks triggering systemic regional and global consequences, while »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Macron Lauds Europe’s ‘Predictability’ in Seeming Contrast to Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Europe's "predictability" during a visit to Japan on Wednesday, contrasting it with countries that "could hurt you without even informing you" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump. The US president lashed out at France on Tuesday, writing on social media tha»»»

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France24 1h

Macron arrives in Japan on visit dominated by economic consequences of Iran war

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday arrived in Japan for a visit expected to be dominated by the economic fallout of the Middle East war. France and Japan have said they stand ready to take "all necessary measures" to ensure the stability of global energy markets. French President Emmanuel »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar targeted by three cruise missiles: Defence Ministry

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence announced that the State of Qatar was targeted today, April 1, 2026, by three cruise missiles launched from Iran. "Our armed forces, by the grace of Allah, successfully intercepted two of the cruise missiles, while the third missile struck an oil tanker leased t»»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, April 1: Hitler imprisoned for Beer Hall Putsch - UPI.com

On April 1, 1924, Adolf Hitler was sent to prison for five years after failing to take over Germany by force in the unsuccessful "Beer Hall Putsch." 1 of 5 | The defendants in the Beer Hall Putsch trial pose for a photo in Munich, Germany, on the last day of the trial, April 1, 1924. From left are »»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria's Acting PM Signed the Right Agreement at the Wrong Time for All the Wrong Reasons

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov flew to Kyiv, signed a 10-year defense cooperation agreement with Volodymyr Zelensky, and flew back. On paper, a straightforward show of solidarity with real strategic substance. In practice, he attached enough additional baggage to the visit to hand nearly every»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Hidden seismic faults found beneath Saronic Gulf

Scientists have uncovered new active seismic faults beneath the Saronic Gulf, along with underwater landslides that signal ongoing seismic activity, according to research conducted under the Saronicos Project. The initiative, funded by the Athanasios Laskaridis Foundation, examines the seafloor’s s»»»

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Actmedia 2h

NBR: Quarterly reference index for consumer loands 5.58% per annum

The reference index for consumer loans (IRCC) stands at 5.58% per annum, down from the 5.68% per annum index published three months ago, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Bank of Romania (NBR).The index is calculated as the arithmetic average of the daily interest rates of inter»»»

Actmedia 2h

Government: Capping of markup for basic foods extended until June 30

The Government adopted, on Tuesday, the Emergency Ordinance aimed at extending the cap on markup for basic foods until June 30.The emergency ordinance amends Emergency Ordinance 67/2023, the Government spokesperson Ioana Nadina Dogioiu said."Basically, it is about an extension of the capping of the»»»

Actmedia 2h

JusMin Marinescu meets US Ambassador Nirenberg: cybercrime, human trafficking and asset recovery on the agenda

The Minister of Justice, Radu Marinescu, met on Tuesday with the United States Ambassador to Bucharest, Darryl Nirenberg, with whom he discussed, among other issues, combating cybercrime, human trafficking, and asset recovery.According to a press release sent on Tuesday, the discussions focused on »»»

Actmedia 2h

PM Bolojan: EU's eastern border must be stronger; we need to strengthen both military and economic security

The European Union's eastern border must be strengthened in the coming years through a combination of enhanced military and economic security, as one cannot function effectively without the other, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday.He is taking part in the Government Roundtable entitled 'S»»»

Actmedia 2h

Albanian PM: Aims to conclude EU accession talks by 2027, join by decade's end

Albania aims to conclude its European Union accession negotiations by 2027 and join the bloc by the end of the decade, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday in Bucharest.Albania and Montenegro are committed to European values, the Albanian prime minister said at the Economist Romania Government R»»»

Actmedia 2h

Romanian Air Force - new Enhanced Air Policing mission in Baltic airspace

The Romanian Air Force began a new Enhanced Air Policing mission in the Baltic airspace on Monday, as part of Romania's commitment to NATO's collective security, the Ministry of National Defence informs on Tuesday.According to a press release sent on Tuesday, the 'Carpathian Vipers' detachment, con»»»

Actmedia 2h

Defence minister: NATO has capacity to deter attacks on its territory

NATO member states have the capacity to demonstrate that attacking Alliance territory is not a viable option, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Tuesday.He took part in the Romania Government Roundtable - South-east Europe's next leap forward, organised by The Economist »»»

Actmedia 2h

President Dan had a meeting, at Cotroceni Palace, with European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas

Romania still needs to develop its transport infrastructure at the national level, including the completion of three major highway projects, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday.The three projects he mentioned in a Facebook message are the A1 Sibiu-Pitesti, which connects with Central Europe, the »»»

Al Awsat 2h

Trump Lashes Out at France, UK Over their Stance on Iran War

US President Donald Trump has attacked America's allies, particularly France and the UK, over their reluctance to get involved in the Iran war. In a post on his social media company Truth Social, Trump blamed France for being “VERY UNHELPFUL” in the killing of Iran’s then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamene»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israel Medics Say 11-Year-Old Wounded After Iran Missile Fire

Israel's emergency medical service said an 11-year-old girl was in serious condition after a missile attack that the military blamed on Iran and police said caused damage at several sites. The military said it had "identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel"»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan and Turkey discuss development of industrial cooperation - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s Trade Representative in Turkey, Chingiz Esengul uulu, met with Orhan Aydin, Chairman of the Board of OSTİM, the Organized Industrial Zone of the Middle East Center for Industry and Trade. The press service of the Ministry of Economy reported. According to the press service, during the »»»

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