Moroccan Prime Minister arrives in Cairo for first session of joint coordination committee
Egypt and Morocco on Sunday launched the first session of a joint coordination and follow-up committee, a move officials said establishes a new stage of bilateral relations aimed at achieving full economic integration. Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived at Cairo International Airport o»»»
LF official and 2 others killed in Israeli strike on apartment in Ain Saadeh
An Israeli strike targeted an apartment in a residential building in Ain Saadeh on Sunday, a town east of Beirut in the hills overlooking the city, the state-run National News Agency reported. The area had until now been spared clashes between Hezbollah and Israel, which on Sunday stepped up its st»»»
Artemis II crew set eyes on parts of the moon humans have never seen before - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A photo of the moon, taken by the crew on day 4 of the Artemis II mission, shows the South Pole at the top and parts of the lunar far side, as well as the Orientale basin on the right edge of the lunar disk. The mission will mark the first time that humans have seen the entire basin. Photo»»»
Investment in Syria: Navigating challenges and economic recovery prospects
Damascus, April 5 (SANA) – Syria’s economic recovery phase is giving rise to a new investment landscape, characterized by a range of promising projects across vital sectors such as housing, energy, agriculture, and industry. These ventures are expected to stimulate production and drive growth rates»»»
Indendent MP Candidate Batkov Meets with Bilyanska Residents
Todor Batkov, an independent candidate for member of Parliament in the 22nd Multi-member constituency of Smolyan, met with residents of the village of Bilyanska on Sunday, his nomination committee reported. Residents of the small Smolyan village told Batkov that no one pays attention to the remote »»»
HH the Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work at a function held yesterday. Chief Executive Officer of Rafeeq Abdullah Thamer Alhemaidi received the award in recognition of the company’s humanitarian efforts through Rafeeq Al Khair. Th»»»
Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiatives. Chief Executiv»»»
Temperatures to dip across UAE tomorrow
The National Centre of Meteorology has predicted a period of unsettled weather for tomorrow, with skies remaining partly cloudy to overcast at times. Residents can expect a noticeable dip in temperatures with light rain anticipated during the morning hours, particularly across the islands and throu»»»
Berisha Accuses Rama of ‘Deception’ Over Fuel Tax Policy
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has sharply criticized Prime Minister Edi Rama over the government’s plan to reduce fuel excise taxes, calling the measure misleading and ineffective. Berisha argued that despite the proposed 20% excise cut—set to activate when fuel prices exceed 220 lek per lit»»»
Braçe Criticizes Exclusion from Tirana Meeting, Calls for Alternative Within PS
Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has expressed frustration after being left out of recent meetings led by Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana’s Unit 5. Braçe criticized what he described as a recurring practice of removing MPs from their constituencies, arguing that it weakens relationships with voters»»»
Man charged with 18 counts of injuring parade-goers in Louisiana crash - UPI.com
The city of Broussard, La., was the scene of an incident on Saturday in which a local man was charged with driving his car into a crowd of parade-goers, inflicting multiple injuries. Authorities charged Todd Landry, 57, with 18 counts of negligent injury and driving while intoxicated. Photo courtes»»»
Israel Says Haifa Residential Building Suffers Direct Hit in Iran Attack
The Israeli military and medics said on Sunday that a missile fired from Iran hit a residential building in the northern city of Haifa, injuring four people. The building was hit by a "direct impact of a missile", the military told AFP. When asked if it was a missile fired from Iran, it said: "Yes.»»»
New Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha finally assumes his duties following completion of official handover
After a delay of nearly a month, the new Tripoli based Minister of Economy and Trade (and former Deputy Minister), Suhail Abu Shiha, officially assumed his duties today following the completion of the handover process, from his predecessor and veteran of the Qaddafi era, Mohamed Hwej. The handover »»»
TISP Representatives Discuss with Sandanski Residents Matters Related to Region's Development
Representatives of the There Is Such a People party discussed issues related to the region’s development at a meeting with citizens in Sandanski, the party reported Sunday. The meeting was attended by Dragomir Petrov, top-of-the-list candidate for Blagoevgrad Region, regional coordinator Alexander »»»
Subject of N.H. manhunt found dead after police officer shot, injured - UPI.com
New Hampshire State Police Col. Mark Hall briefs reporters Saturday as a manhunt was underway for Matthew Masse, 38, who was accused of shooting and injuring a police officer and fleeing on foot. Masse was later found dead, authorities said. Photo courtesy New Hampshire State Police/Facebook April »»»
Dubai Municipality to open 35 new parks this year
If you like the idea of an active lifestyle and a kid-friendly environment, you are going to love this development. Dubai Municipality has announced that it’ll be opening 35 new parks across Dubai this year – which will require an investment of Dh348 million. The move is in line with the Dubai Park»»»
4 dead, 39 hurt as Israel hits Jnah building without warning, bombs Dahieh
Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people inclu»»»
Video: Dubai endures, says viral video
Dubai has always been on top of things – whether it’s a global pandemic, a move from fossil to more eco-friendly energy or keeping its citizens and residents safe in the face of an aggressor. Dubai Media Office today (April 5) dropped a video calling for rational thinking in the face of facts – eve»»»
Libyan dinar will be down to LD 7.90 before mid-April: CBL briefing
In its continued efforts to drive down the black-market exchange rate of the Libyan dinar against major currencies, led by the US dollar, the CBL has continued, almost on a daily basis, to give off the record briefings to various Libya media outlets. Today, it briefed: ‘‘We are continuing to sell (»»»
In Plovdiv, Vazrazhdane Leader Presents Party’s National Governance Doctrine
“Our goal is to preserve the unity of the Bulgarian people and to live in an independent state. This is our historical mission,” said Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of Vazrazhdane, in Plovdiv. He held an open meeting with citizens and presented the party’s National Doctrine for governing Bulgaria. “Th»»»
Nepal announces two-day weekends to fight energy crunch
Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal said on Sunday it was cutting the working week from six days to five for the civil service and educational institutions to cope with the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war. Saturday had until now been the only day off each week for such workers in the Himalayan nati»»»
Dubai court rejects Dh300,000 rent claim in divorce villa dispute
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»»»
Growing Politico-Religious Extremism in US Army Makes Perfect Sense: Here’s Why
“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»»»
Easter in Jerusalem disrupted by war and restrictions at Holy Sepulcher
In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulcher, where the faithful commemorate Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. On routes approaching the church, where Christians »»»
Is the Brent oil spot price really nearing $150?
When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was considered a doomsday prediction. But the price of physical Brent crude is already a hair’s breadth from $150, while the futures price hasn’t caught up yet. The Brent front-month futures price»»»
Dubai parking scam: Father and son in court over forged permit
Dubai: A forged parking permit led to the conviction of a father and his son after an unusual sequence of events uncovered an attempt to deceive parking inspectors, according to court records. The case, heard by Dubai’s criminal court and reported by Emarat Al Youm, involved a 29-year-old man who a»»»
UAE's first ever dog adoption runway show just gave 40 rescue dogs their moment to shine
Dubai: When Archana Nadkarni pulled Jardel Silva aside at the gym and told him she had a crazy idea, he did not blink. "I said it's not crazy, let's talk about it," the event designer recalls. What followed was five days of frantic planning, one unforgettable Sunday evening in Dubai, and a room ful»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Iran continues to target civilian infrastructure across Gulf
Doha, Qatar: Kuwait government officials confirmed that two power and water desalination plants were targeted, and another oil complex in south was also hit. Abu Dhabi also confirmed that they were responding to several fires at the Borouge petrochemical plant due to falling debris from an intercep»»»
Palestinian wounded by gunfire, 3 others arrested during Israeli forces' incursions in West Bank
Occupied Jerusalem: A Palestinian youth was wounded by live gunfire, three others were arrested, and an ambulance crew was assaulted in a series of violations carried out today by Israeli occupation forces across various areas of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported t»»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
China's invisible hand in Iran’s F-35 success
Just days before Iran claimed to have hit one of the US Air Force's most formidable jets - an F-35 stealth fighter - a Chinese social media account published a detailed guide on how such an attack could be carried out. »»»
Iranian Command Says US Pilot Rescue Mission Fails, 2 Helicopters Shot Down
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The US mission to rescue the pilot failed, with two Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 support aircraft shot down, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Sunday. "The enemy's efforts ... to rescue »»»
On This Day, April 5: West Virginia coal mine explosion kills 29 - UPI.com
On April 5, 2010, an explosion in a coal mine near Montcoal, in West Virginia's Raleigh County, killed 29 workers. 1 of 5 | Massey Energy workers Maurice Blanchette (L), Jimmy Shortridge (2nd-L), Brandon Waddell (2nd-R) and Andrew Lucas take a break from drilling efforts above Massey Energy's Upper»»»
Spanish PM Under Fire as Ex-Top Aide Goes on Graft Trial
A corruption trial of a former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins on Tuesday, a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led minority government. Jose Luis Abalos is a disgraced ex-Socialist heavyweight, a former transport minister who helped»»»
Investments in Qatar poised for growth despite regional uncertainty
JOEL JOHNSON THE PENINSULA DOHA: Qatar’s investment market is expected to expand steadily in 2026, defying broader regional disruptions as strong economic fundamentals, ongoing state-backed projects, and investor-friendly reforms continue to attract both local and international capital. According t»»»
Mitrovic strikes late to save Al Rayyan as Al Shamal cut Al Sadd lead in QSL
Doha, Qatar: Aleksandar Mitrovic struck in stoppage time as Al Rayyan held leaders Al Sadd to a 1-1 draw in a gripping Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. Al Shamal boosted the title race by defeating Umm Salal 3-2, cutting Al Sadd’s lead to just two points after a ha»»»
Arched brows as Turkey releases official inflation at 2% m/m despite war effects
Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially edged down to 30.87% y/y in March from 31.53% in February, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on April 3. “TUIK inflation” (the reader famili»»»
Arched brows as Turkey releases official inflation at 2% m/m despite war effects
Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially edged down to 30.87% y/y in March from 31.53% in February, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on April 3. “TUIK inflation” (the reader famili»»»
Trump: Rescued US crew member ‘safe and sound’, calls mission daring
A US service member who had been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, US President Donald Trump said in a social media post early Sunday. A large-scale US search-and-rescue operation was launched after the crash of an F-15E Strike Eagle on Friday. Iranian authorities had rep»»»
US Rescues Second Pilot of Downed F-15E Jet in Iran - Trump
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said the co-pilot of the F-15E jet shot down in Iran was safe, and that "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US history" had been conducted to rescue him. Earlier, US media claimed that one of the pilots had been rescued and evacuated »»»
France announces crisis loans for firms hit by fuel-price surge
France said Friday it was launching an emergency loan programme to help small and medium-sized businesses exposed to soaring fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East.»»»
Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites
State-run public transport in Pakistan's capital and most populous province will be free for the coming month, officials said Friday, after the government drastically raised fuel prices due to the Iran war»»»
Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend newly elected Black mayor
Several thousand people marched through the streets of Paris' largest suburb on Saturday to denounce racism after the town's newly elected black mayor, Bally Bagayoko, was subject to racist disinformation and remarks on social media and national television shows. Several thousand people r»»»
US Service Member Missing After Iran Shot Down Fighter Jet Has Been Rescued
A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday. The crew member has been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a US F-15E Strike Eagle. A second crew member was rescued earlier. Trump wr»»»
Ranjith in custody: Why do powerful names remain untouched for so long?
Dubai: The fall of celebrated Indian filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan reads like a script the Malayalam film industry has seen before, but never quite confronted fully. A filmmaker, writer, producer and public commentator, Ranjith has long been a household name in Kerala. Not just for his films, but »»»
Relatives of killed Iranian general arrested by ICE in Los Angeles - UPI.com
The niece and grandniece of the deceased Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike on his motorcade in 2020, on Saturday after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their green cards earlier this week. File Photo by Ibrahim Jassam /UPI | License Photo April 4 (UPI) -- ICE ag»»»