Fourth person arrested in London arson attack on Jewish ambulance service - UPI.com
A fourth man has been arrested in the arson of several Jewish ambulances parked in front of a synagogue that belonged to a volunteer service. Three that have already been charged will next appear in court in late April. File by Andy Rain/EPA April 4 (UPI) -- A fourth man suspected of being involved»»»
A war of miscalculations: How Trump may have made Iran richer than ever – Ya Libnan
Share: How did a war meant to weaken Iran end up enriching it? A flawed belief in regime collapse has backfired—risking a $500 billion windfall for Tehran. By : YA LIBNAN, OP.ED. “President Trump may have turned the Strait of Hormuz into the most profitable toll booth in the world—one that could ge»»»
FEMA official claims he teleported to Waffle House, staff does not remember him - UPI.com
A FEMA official reiterated his claims that he has experienced teleportation, including once suddenly finding himself in a Waffle House about 50 miles away from his previous location. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- An official in the Federal Emergency Management A»»»
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz or face 'hell' - UPI.com
President Donald Trump on Saturday told Iran it has 48 hours left on his deadline for it open the Strait of Hormuz back up to all traffic or it "Hell will reign down" on the country. Pool photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday reminded Iran tha»»»
Municipality minister visits Mazzratyto review poultry and dairy projects
Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah visited Mazzraty’s broiler chicken production facility in Al-Riffa. The tour forms part of ongoing initiatives to strengthen Qatar’s food security ecosystem and champion local agricultural production, assessing the company’s ope»»»
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s students match at elite institutions
Tribune News Network Doha Soon-to-graduate students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained residency places at prestigious healthcare institutions in Qatar and the US, marking another successful Match Day for the college. Match Day is an extremely significant milestone in the career of»»»
Judge blocks Trump administration from gathering for college applicant information - UPI.com
The University of California, Los Angeles is among the public universities that temporarily will not have to submit years of data on applicants and students that the Department of Education has requested because it may not have the authority to do so, a federal judge said on Friday. File Photo by J»»»
UAE President offers condolences following death of Salem Al Saman
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the passing of Salem Al Saman, paying tribute to his role in supporting the country’s early economic development. In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed said: “May God have mercy on the late Salem Al Saman, who worked clos»»»
Honouring spirit of giving: First Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work to be held Sunday
Doha: In a country known for its generosity and community spirit, a new milestone is set to celebrate the heart of social work. Sunday, April 5, the Ministry of Social Development and Family will host the first-ever Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work, shining a spotlight on the individuals, »»»
UAEU launches smart mushroom farm to boost food security
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has launched a Smart Mushroom House at its Al Foah Research Farm, aiming to support food security efforts and give students hands-on research experience. The new facility uses Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to help grow mushrooms in controlled condition»»»
Gargash: Attacks on embassies violate international law
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said that attacks on embassies and diplomatic missions constitute a serious violation of international law and reflect shortcomings in the security environment of the countries where such incidents occur. In remarks following»»»
World community must step up efforts to end war on Iran: Turkish President
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that the international community must intensify its efforts to put an end to the US-Israeli war on Iran. This came during his phone conversation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte, during which »»»
This company used to make weapons for the Nazis. Now it will do the same for Israel
One of Germany’s biggest and most iconic car manufacturers, Volkswagen (VW) and one of Israel’s most well-known arms manufacturers, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, part of the global Rafael Group, are planning to collaborate. If the project is realized, VW will convert one of its German factories »»»
Kremlin envoy says the EU is 15 years too late to prepare for energy crisis
The EU has failed to offer any real solutions to the current energy crisis, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said, arguing that Brussels is too late to start preparing for a supply shock. The remarks came in response to EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen’s interview with the Financial Times on F»»»
Russian attack on Ukrainian market kills 5 - UPI.com
A Russian strike on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, killed five people and injured at least 19 others. Photo courtesy Ukraine's prosecutor's office April 4 (UPI) -- A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, killed five people and injured at least 19 others Saturday, local officials said»»»
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'
Washington: President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, and as Tehran »»»
Indonesia Receives Bodies of Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon
Indonesia received the bodies of three peacekeepers Saturday that were killed on deployment in Lebanon as it branded an explosion that injured three other of its blue helmets as "unacceptable". The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three peacekeepers were wounded in a blast that»»»
Erdogan Says Middle East War Has Caused ‘Geostrategic Impasse’
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the war in the Middle East had led to a "geostrategic impasse", during a telephone conversation with NATO chief Mark Rutte, his office said Saturday. "President Erdogan said the process started by the intervention against Iran had led to a geostrategic »»»
US Agents Arrest Relatives of Iran’s Qassem Soleimani After Revoking Their Green Cards
US federal agents have detained the niece and grand-niece of slain Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status, the State Department said on Saturday. "Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custod»»»
Pakistan Rejects misleading reports on UAE deposits, reaffirms strong economic partnership
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically rejected recent misleading reports regarding financial deposits from the UAE held with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The ministry clarified that the deposits were placed under bilateral commercial agreements, reflecting the UAE’s strong s»»»
US Military Jets Hit in Iran War Are the First Shot Down by Enemy Fire in Over 20 Years
Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the US that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows Iran’s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been “completely decimated.” The attacks came five weeks after US and»»»
Iran claims shooting down latest generation US fighter jet
The Iranian military has shot down a US F-35 fight jet over its territory, local media outlets, including Tasnim news agency, have claimed. US officials confirmed the loss of an F-15 jet and claimed that one pilot has been rescued. Photos and videos purporting to show the jet’s crash site, includin»»»
US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani
Washington: Two family members of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded, the US State Department said Saturday. "Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qa»»»
Russian Strike on Ukraine Market Kills Five, Wounds 25
A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and wounding 25, officials said, as Moscow pressed on with intensified daytime attacks. Russia has been firing aerial broadsides at Ukraine throughout its more than four-year invasion, mos»»»
Illegal taxis in Dubai? RTA warns of Dh5,000 fine
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged residents and visitors to use only licensed taxis or vehicles operated by companies contracted with the RTA. These vehicles are monitored through smart control systems to ensure high levels of passenger safety and security. Get updated faster»»»
Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours to Make Deal or Face ‘Hell’
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, and as Tehran announced fr»»»
New adventures await: Yas Waterworld expansion now open to guests with 11 new slides, attractions
Abu Dhabi: Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s leading waterpark, has officially unveiled its newest expansion today, introducing 11 exciting new slides and attractions that take aquatic adventure to new heights. Building on the park’s immersive ‘Lost City’ theme – an extension of Th»»»
Middle East conflict triggers $600 million daily hit to tourism industry
Capitals, April 4 (SANA) The escalating conflict in the Middle East is inflicting severe damage on the region’s tourism sector, with daily losses now estimated to exceed $600 million, according to industry data. The widening war has disrupted international travel on a large scale, as security conce»»»
Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or US will unleash 'Hell'
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran had 48 hours left to make a deal on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz or face "Hell." "Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT," Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to his ultimatum»»»
Search for downed U.S. airman enters second day in Iran - UPI.com
U.S. special forces were in a race against Iran to find a U.S. airman missing after their F-14E Strike Eagle fighter jet went down in Iran. File Photo courtesy the Department of Defense April 4 (UPI) -- Israel's military suspended attacks in an area of Iran where a U.S. airman is believed to be los»»»
Strike on Bushehr Nuclear Plant Destroys Attackers’ Non-Proliferation Credibility - Russian MFA
Russia is increasingly alarmed by reports of new strikes on Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and strongly condemns new shelling, which resulted in human casualties, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday. "We are increasingly alarmed by reports of new missile strike»»»
Dispute grows over Kea luxury resort expansion
More than 100 residents of Kea island are urging the municipal authority to take a clear position on a proposed 70% expansion of the One & Only resort, a project that has drawn growing opposition. In a letter sent this week, signatories say the municipality has opposed large-scale new tourism inves»»»
Can Easter be the same online? Here's how UAE residents celebrate this year
Dubai: Easter this year looks different for residents in the UAE. With services moving online and public gatherings limited, worshippers are finding new ways to celebrate their faith while complying with safety measures. Despite this, the essence of the celebration remains unchanged for Christians »»»
Ministry of Environment and Water Launches New Website Section on Waste Management
The Ministry of Environment and Water announced on Saturday the launch of a new website section, Waste in the Spotlight. The section aims to draw attention to the issue of waste management, which affects not only directly involved stakeholders but also society as a whole. The section will cover top»»»
Haaland treble destroys Liverpool as Man City reach FA Cup semis
London: Erling Haaland hit a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 on Saturday to reach the FA Cup semi-finals and increase the pressure on Reds boss Arne Slot. Haaland netted twice late in the first half of the quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium and completed his treble after the in»»»
Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war
Washington: President Donald Trump did not equivocate in his first live address to Americans about the war in Iran. "We've beaten and completely decimated Iran," he said in a prime-time speech from the White House on Wednesday. "They are decimated both militarily and economically and in every other»»»
Colorado conversion therapy ban at center of US culture war
Lawmakers in Colorado have approved amendments to the state’s ban on “conversion therapy,” a practice aimed at changing an individual’s non-traditional sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. This comes despite a US Supreme Court ruling blocking enforcement of the state’s ban on s»»»
Nuclear Risk Rising Daily Amid Bushehr Nuclear Plant Attacks— Rosatom CEO
The events at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant are developing according to the most undesirable forecast, Russian nuclear power corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Saturday. "Unfortunately, events are developing according to the most undesirable forecast. As they say, our bad premoni»»»
Tunisia to launch sixth phase of renewable energy project authorization system soon
Tunis, April 4, 2026 (TAP) — Tunisia is set to launch the sixth phase of its authorization system for new renewable energy projects with capacities of 1, 2, and 10 megawatts in April, said Secretary of State for Energy Transition Wael Chouchane on...»»»
Orthodox Scholar Reveals Why Christian Zionists Are so Gung-ho About a New Middle East Crusade
The Protestant faith from which Christian Zionism emerged is “prone to fragmentation, doctrinal change, and the formation of new ideas,” with some sects moving “very far toward Judaism,” creating the doctrine of Anglo-Israelism, the hybrid religious movement of “Judeo-Christianity,” says theology p»»»
Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in Lebanon
Jakarta: Indonesia received the bodies of three peacekeepers Saturday that were killed on deployment in Lebanon as it branded an explosion that injured three other of its blue helmets as "unacceptable". The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said three peacekeepers were wounded in a b»»»
US Aircraft Losses Challenge Trump’s Claims of Crippled Iranian Defenses
US media reports indicate that Iranian air defenses have downed multiple US military aircraft during ongoing operations, contradicting claims by US President Donald Trump just a day earlier that Iran’s air defenses and radar systems had been “completely destroyed.” According to the reports, an F-15»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Leader in Stara Zagora: Overcoming Citizens’ Fear of Speaking Out Is Biggest Challenge
The biggest challenge for Progressive Bulgaria is overcoming fear, because in regions with diverse ethnic or political communities people are intimidated and hesitate to express their political affiliation or preference for fear of losing their jobs, Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev said dur»»»
Tunisia bans manufacture, import, and sale of car seat belt clips (JORT)
Tunis, April 4, 2026 (TAP) — A new decree banning the manufacture, import, storage, display, and sale of products which can disable vehicle safety systems has been published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Tunisia (JORT) on April 3,...»»»
Putin to Hold Talks With Foreign Leaders in Moscow on May 9 — Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A number of foreign government officials have expressed a desire to come to Moscow for May 9, or Victory Day, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Saturday. "A number of government officials have already expressed a desire to come to Moscow for May 9," Ushakov told Life»»»
Libya must adopt proactive economic policies to counter the repercussions of regional tensions: Al-Futaisi to Libya Herald
Libya must adopt proactive economic policies to counter the repercussions of regional tensions, Dr Mahmoud Al-Futaisi, head of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), said in an exclusive statement to . The statement came on the back of a dialogue session organized by the NESDB,»»»
New term, new reality: How schools are rewriting the rules of learning
For Indian schools, March and April usually signal a season of fresh beginnings. A new academic year brings with it renewed energy, new classrooms, new goals, and the familiar excitement of welcoming students back to school. This year, however, the start of the academic session has unfolded very di»»»
Sisi hopes Trump will save Egypt from Iran war fallout
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had good reason to issue his latest appeal to US President Donald Trump to end the US-Israeli war against Iran. Nevertheless, his doing so raised eyebrows. El-Sisi banked on Trump last year as Israel finally brought its ferocious war on Gaza to an end after t»»»
Former Obama chief accuses Democrats of ‘losing the plot’ over trans issues
Barack Obama’s former chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, has torn into his own party for embracing race and gender activism over “middle class values.” Can the Democrats row back the worst excesses of the woke era? And could Emanuel lead the party in 2028? ”We lost the plot,” Emanuel said on ‘The Fifth »»»