Three killed in Germany when wind fells tree during Easter egg hunt - UPI.com
Three people were killed and one sustained serious injuries after high winds knocked down a tree in Germany near a wooded area where people were having an Easter egg hunt. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 5 (UPI) -- Three people died and another was injured in Germany when high w»»»
Hormuz deal: Trump sets 'Tuesday, 8:00 PM' (April 7, midnight GMT) deadline — if not, it's 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' in stark threat to Iran
US President Donald Trump made an expletive-filled threat Sunday to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, demanding Tehran bow to his demands for a deal to reopen the Gulf to shipping as oil prices surge. As Christians marked Easter, Trump revived warnings of air strikes on Iranian power plants a»»»
Qatar successfully intercepts UAV, cruise missile attacks
DOHA: The State of Qatar announced on Monday that its Armed Forces successfully intercepted an attack involving a number of unmanned aerial vehicles and two cruise missiles. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the interceptions in a statement reported by the Qatar News Agency. Also In This Package Qa»»»
Explosives found near Russian pipeline supplying gas to Serbia, Hungary - UPI.com
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, pictured during a lunch with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in November, on Sunday intimated that Ukraine could be behind the attempted bombing of a pipeline delivering Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | Licen»»»
Transactional apartment prices slowed down in February
Poland’s housing market is stabilizing after a brief rebound. In February 2026, transaction prices rose slightly but much slower than in January, and most experts expect prices to remain stable in the coming months. Demand is increasing, with mortgage lending up 67.4% y/y in value, though buyers no»»»
Nigeria army says killed 65 'bandits' in single operation
Nigeria's military has killed more than 60 members of criminal gangs known as bandits, blamed for most of the country's mass kidnappings, said a Sunday security report seen by AFP. The offensive was carried out in the northwestern Zamfara state where police on Saturday confirmed a mass kidnapping c»»»
Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem and Tehran
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. »»»
Big Bear bald eagles welcome two babies to the nest - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The eaglets get ready to eat early Sunday after both have now emerged from their shells in the last 36 hours. Screenshot by Friends of Big Bend/Instagram April 5 (UPI) -- The two famed eagles of Big Bear Lake -- Jackie and Shadow -- welcomed two babies to their nest during the last 48 hour»»»
Crude prices jump sharply: WTI at $114, Brent at $111 on renewed geopolitical risk, supply concerns
US crude (WTI) traded above $114 per barrel and surpassed Brent crude, an unusual inversion that underscores deepening market stress. Brent — the global benchmark — was above $111, while UAE Murban crude climbed above $114.8, marking strong demand for barrels that can be moved outside chokepoints l»»»
UKNF investigating Zondacrypto’s cryptocurrency by interviewing 1,500
Over 1,500 people were questioned by law enforcement in investigations into Zondacrypto, initiated after reports from UKNF. Despite this, prosecutors found no evidence of wrongdoing, and discontinued the cases, effectively reinforcing the exchange’s credibility. In early 2026, UKNF sent inquiries t»»»
PIE: Poland gained 42% GDP per capita with EU membership by 2024
Poland gained about 42% in GDP per capita by 2024 thanks to EU membership, according to the Polish Economic Institute. Without joining the EU, real GDP would be around 30% lower, roughly at 2015 levels. The benefits mainly stem from access to the EU single market, which boosted trade, foreign inves»»»
UAE becomes top 10 global exporter, from $949 billion in 2021 to $1.637 trillion 2025, WTO figures show
ABU DHABI: In a historic first, the UAE has become one of the world’s top 10 exporting countries, according to the latest figures from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) “World Trade Prospects and Statistics” report. This achievement reflects the UAE’s position as a vital hub on international sup»»»
4 Asians injured in Khorfakkan Port fragments incident
SHARJAH: A Nepalese national has sustained severe injuries and was transported to hospital following a fragments incident at Khorfakkan Port today. Three Pakistani nationals likewise sustained minor to moderate injuries caused by same falling fragments following a successful interception by UAE air»»»
Yara Leane Fabricante: From Qatar stages to London’s West End
Darlene Regis From performing in Qatar to the world’s biggest theatre stages, Yara Leane Fabricante is proving that dreams rooted in passion and perseverance can soar across continents. At 23, she is one of the most promising Filipino musical theatre talents, poised to make her West End debut in th»»»
Philippine Eagles Qatar Region installs new leaders in Doha ceremony
Darlene Regis The Fraternal Order of Eagles — Philippine Eagles, Inc. (TFOE PE, Inc.) Qatar Region formally installed its newly elected Regional and Club Officers during an Oath-Taking and Installation Ceremony held at its headquarters in New Salata, Doha, from 2 pm to 5 pm. The ceremony was presid»»»
Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Al Nuaimi
QNA Doha The Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in Qatar and enhancing the status of community initiatives as an active partner in the path of national development, Minister of Social Devel»»»
Qatari Society of Al Gannas attends 8th Ethnosport Forum in Turkey
QNA Ankara The Qatari Society of Al Gannas participated in the 8th Ethnosport Forum held in Antalya Turkey from April 3 to 5, under the theme ‘Ethnosports 2027: Local to Globe’. The Society was represented by Ali bin Khatem Al Mahshadi, president of the Qatari Society of Al Gannas and member of the»»»
Sheikh Joaan chairs 39th QOC General Assembly Meeting
Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) convened its 39th General Assembly meeting for 2026 yesterday, under the chairmanship of QOC President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani. The meeting was attended by First Vice President Mohamed bin Yousef Al-Mana, Second Vice President Dr. Thani bin Abdulr»»»
Sheikh Joaan chairs QOC’s 39th General Assembly Meeting
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) convened its 39th General Assembly meeting for 2026 on Sunday, under the chairmanship of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the QOC. The meeting was attended by H.E. Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President; H.E. Dr»»»
PM, Kuwaiti FM discuss efforts to resolve all disputes through peaceful means
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed developments in the military escalation in the re»»»
‘Qatar’s institutions geared up for evolving regional situation’
Tribune News Network Doha At QRDI Council, the resilience underpins its work in advancing Qatar’s innovation and scientific research agenda and supporting national priorities. “QRDI Council remains fully operational. Our programmes, funding mechanisms, partnerships, and innovation initiatives conti»»»
Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
Tribune News Network 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 initiat»»»
QU president visits Smart Classrooms developed in collaboration with Huawei
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) President Dr. Omar Al-Ansari visited the recently launched Smart Classrooms, alongside a number of senior officials from the university. The classrooms represent a strategic step toward developing an advanced digital learning environment built on cutt»»»
Ooredoo reinforces continuous connectivityfor businesses with Starlink satellite solution
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, continues to strengthen its ability to support uninterrupted business operations with always-on connectivity solutions, including advanced satellite capabilities, amid growing demands for reliability and resilie»»»
Labour minister chairs meet of Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund Board
QNA 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 submitte»»»
Al Jazeera Media Network denies connection to detainee in Israel
Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera Media Network has firmly denied any association with Miqdad Al-Natour arrested by the Israeli police. “Israeli police announced on Friday, 3rd April 2026, the arrest of an individual named Miqdad Al-Natour, whom they alleged to be affiliated with the Al Jazeera »»»
PHCC marks World Autism Day with outreach, awareness programmes
Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is marking World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2, by organising awareness events and activities in collaboration with national sectors, with medical teams participating through health centres and public venues to en»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Friz hill in the town of Ainatha with a barrage of rockets and artillery shells: statement 27 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Friz hill in the town of Ainatha with a barr»»»
Qatar delivers new batch of relief aid to displaced people in Lebanon
Beirut: Through its partners, Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) provided a new aid package to displaced people in the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon on Sunday, as part of its efforts to deliver urgent humanitarian support to those affected an»»»
Egypt’s gold prices jump nearly 5% in single week on global rally, FX volatility
Gold prices in Egypt posted a sharp increase over the past week, supported by rising global prices and continued fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the Egyptian pound. The price of 21-karat gold, the most actively traded in the local market, rose by 4.74% to EGP 7,175 per »»»
Egypt moves to close Obour landfill, convert site into green park
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment said on Sunday it has begun implementing a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, with part of the site set to be transformed into a green park following persistent complaints from residents over pollution. The ministry»»»
Military Production Ministry targets energy efficiency without disrupting output
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomaa has chaired a meeting with the boards of directors of companies and units affiliated with the ministry to review financial performance for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026, and outline measures to enhance operational efficiency. Durin»»»
Egypt receives 510,000 tonnes of food imports in one week, Russia leads suppliers
Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a steady inflow of food imports during the final week of March and early April, alongside intensified monitoring measures to ensure product safety and protect consumer health. According to the NFSA’s General Directorate of Exports and Impor»»»
Cairo adopts dynamic Nile water management to meet rising demand
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Sunday that the country is managing its Nile water resources through a dynamic system based on real-time monitoring and hydrological forecasting to address rising demand during peak periods. In a statement, the ministry said Se»»»
OPEC agrees on another oil production boost as Strait remains blocked - UPI.com
OPEC+ members announced Sunday they would modestly boost production as worldwide oil supplies tighten and prices spike amid the American-Israeli war on Iran. File Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Sunday they will aga»»»
Jordanian FM affirms pride in deep-rooted fraternal ties with Syria
Amman, April.5 (SANA) Jordan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi voiced Jordan’s appreciation in the long-standing fraternal relations with Syria and the continued development they are witnessing across various fields. In a post on X on Sunday, Safadi stated: “We are working together to con»»»
IRGC Navy Pounds Key US-Israeli Targets in Wave 97 of Operation True Promise 4
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its naval forces conducted a large-scale combined missile-and-drone operation against pivotal American and Zionist targets. The operation was carried out as part of the 97th wave of Operation True Promise 4 on Sunday afternoon, the IRGC »»»
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure as Egypt intensifies de-escalation push
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Sunday, warning that power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as concerns mounted over a wider regional spillover and Egypt stepped up diplomatic efforts to contain the cris»»»
Madbouly reviews strategic commodity stocks, wheat supply, and fiscal planning
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a series of high-level meetings on Sunday to assess Egypt’s preparedness on strategic commodities, the current local wheat supply season, and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussions covered the availability of essential goods in domestic»»»
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»»»
Egypt FM says attracting foreign direct investment is top government priority
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday that attracting foreign direct investment constitutes a top priority for the Egyptian government, as the country seeks to deepen its economic partnership with the United States. During a meeting with a delegation from the American Chamber of Co»»»
Egypt steps up efforts to build business trust through tax reforms: Finance Minister
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is intensifying efforts to build trust with the business community through tangible facilitation measures, as part of a broader push to modernise Egypt’s tax system and expand the tax base. He noted that meaningful progress is being made in tra»»»
Egypt’s banking sector NFA falls to $27.4bn in February: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said net foreign assets (NFA) of the banking sector declined by around 7.1% in February 2026 to $27.39bn, down from $29.51bn in January, reflecting pressures linked to commercial banks financing a partial exit of foreign investors from local debt instruments amid the»»»
Qatar provides new batch of aid to displaced people in Lebanon
BEIRUT: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), through its partners Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, delivered a new aid package to displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. This initiative is part ofQFFD's ongoing efforts to provide urgent humanitarian support to th»»»
Hezbollah Deals Decisive Blows to Israeli Power, Arrogant Enemy Being Gradually Contained by Mighty Fighters
The Islamic Resistance continued on Sunday, April 5, confronting the Zionist war on Lebanon, unveiling the renewed naval capabilities of striking the Israeli vessels. Hezbollah Military Media issued a series of statements to detail the Resistance attacks and their outcomes. Statement 1 In defense o»»»
Global petrochemical crisis: 14 million barrels per day offline amid regional conflict
Damascus, April 5 (SANA) – The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is triggering severe repercussions for the global economy, extending beyond crude oil markets into the heart of the petrochemical industry. Thousands of factories worldwide are reporting acute shortages of essential raw materials—in»»»
SPC signs contract with Saudi ADES to develop gas fields and boost production
Damascus, April 5 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company signed on Sunday an implementation contract with ADES Holding Company to develop a number of gas fields in Syria, as part of its strategy to increase gas output and enhance field development. In a statement, the company said the agreement includ»»»
Israeli army chief visits troops in south Lebanon, vows to up strikes
Israel's military chief Eyal Zamir visited troops in southern Lebanon on Sunday and pledged to intensify strikes against Hezbollah. "The IDF (army) is striking Hezbollah ... with determination, extensively, and across multiple fronts," Zamir said during a visit to Ras el-Bayada area in southern Leb»»»
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»»»