Gulf News 1m

Dubai RTA opens autism-friendly sensory rooms

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced dedicated sensory rooms for individuals with autism at Al Satwa and Oud Metha stations, in a move aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity across the public transport network. These specially designed spaces provide a calm an»»»

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Al Awsat 2m

Hamas Armed Wing Says Disarmament Calls Are Unacceptable

Hamas' armed wing said on Sunday raising the issue of ‌the ‌group's disarmament ‌in ⁠a "crude manner" was an attempt ⁠to continue what he ⁠called a ‌genocide ‌against the Palestinian ‌people. In ‌a televised statement, the Hamas ‌armed wing spokesperson said the ⁠group ⁠would not accept such demand»»»

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Sana 12m

OPEC+ agrees on nominal oil output rise as war disrupts global supply

Vienna. Apr. 5 (SANA) Amid unprecedented turmoil in the global energy market driven by the escalation of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the OPEC+ alliance has found itself facing a new economic reality, prompting it to approve a theoretical increase in oil production for May by 206,000 barrels per day»»»

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Al Awsat 14m

Israel Renews Lebanon Strikes, Forces Syria Border Crossing Closed

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»»»

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Kathimerini 20m

The real clients came from abroad: how authorities tracked down migrant smuggling ring

Two Turkish citizens arrested as migrant traffickers had opened businesses on the island of Samos to cover their tracks. The businesses, a retail outlet and a restaurant, had virtually no clientele but their owners, both legal residents, were living large. The discrepancy reportedly aroused the sus»»»

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Al Manar 23m

Zionist Enemy Escalates War on Lebanon: Air Raids on South, Dahieh Leave Massacres and Massive Destruction

The Israeli enemy continued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, its barbaric aggression on Lebanon, launching a large number of air raids on South Lebanon towns and the southern suburb of Beirut (Dahieh). South LebanonThe Israeli enemy launched seven air strikes on residential areas in Kfar Hatta town, Sidon»»»

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Gulf News 25m

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»»»

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Al Awsat 27m

China FM Tells Russia’s Lavrov Willing to Work to ‘De-Escalate’ Mideast War

China's top diplomat told his Russian counterpart on Sunday that he is willing to work together to "de-escalate" the war in the Middle East, Beijing's state media reported. Wang Yi told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a phone call that "China and Russia should uphold fairness on major iss»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

MoI explains steps to renew residence permits via Metrash

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior outlined steps to renew residence permits via the Metrash app without the need to visit the General Directorate of Passports or service centers. The Metrash app, the Ministry explained, allows users to renew residency permits easily and conveniently without hav»»»

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Sputnik 48m

Hungary's Section of TurkStream Pipeline to Be Guarded by Military – Foreign Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The section of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline on Hungarian territory from Serbia to Slovakia will be placed under military protection, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Sunday. "At the Defense Council meeting, Prime Minister [Viktor Orban] ordered the Hungarian »»»

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Gulf News 59m

Oman introduces monthly allowance for families of missing persons

Dubai: Oman’s Social Protection Fund has introduced a new decision to support families of missing persons, providing an immediate monthly allowance equivalent to a pension upon submission of a police report. Under the scheme, the allowance will be paid without delay to eligible families and will be»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russian, Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Situation - Reports

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the situation in the Middle East during a phone call on Sunday, China Central Television reported. China and Russia should adhere to principles of fairness and objectivity regarding the Middle »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

GERB-UDF Top-of-the-List Candidate for Varna: Provadia Can Be Proud with Its Historical Heritage

Vladislav Goranov, top-of-the-list candidate of GERB-UDF in Varna, said on Sunday that Provadia can take pride in its historical heritage, and the town not only preserves its history but also passes it on to future generations. He was speaking at a celebration marking the Day of Provadia, which he »»»

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UPI 1h

Pope Leo beseeches warring nations to lay down arms in Easter address - UPI.com

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile after he presided over the Holy Mass on Easter Sunday at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday. It is Pope Leo's first Holy Week as pontiff. Photo by Riccardo Antimiani/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday beseeched world leaders t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah authorities respond to Khorfakkan Port incident, no injuries reported

Sharjah authorities confirmed that emergency teams are handling an incident at Khorfakkan Port, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau said the situation is under control and under investigation, with safety as the top priority. Officials urged the public to »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Multaqa Al Tujjar Forum in Abu Dhabi unveils ADEED platform

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the Multaqa Al Tujjar: Private Sector Leaders & Decision Makers Forum at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, and it saw participation from senior government representatives and leading figures from the private sector and business community aimed at str»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Trump says 'good chance' of deal with Iran on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes there is a "good chance" of making a deal with Iran on Monday, ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing. "I think there is a good chance tomorrow, they are negotiating now," the president told a Fox New»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Best Time to Take Vitamin D for Muscle Strength

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a central role in both bone and muscle health. With growing interest in dietary supplements, a key question arises: what is the best time to take vitamin D to support muscle strength? This article reviews the latest scientific evidence on vitamin D timi»»»

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Naharnet 1h

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»»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir meets Kuwaiti foreign minister

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met in his office at Lusail Palace with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah and the accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Saudi Market Edges Higher on Insurance and Basic Materials Support

Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) edged up 0.03 percent to 11,272 points on Sunday, supported by insurance and basic materials stocks. Total traded value reached SAR 4.27 billion ($1.1 billion). Shares of Petro Rabigh and The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) r»»»

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Gulf News 2h

National Emergency Response Forum launched in Abu Dhabi

The UAE National Programme for Preparedness and Response (Jaheziya) has launched the National Emergency Response Forum under the National Unified and Integrated Preparedness and Response System, with wide participation from healthcare, security, civil defence and vital sector entities. The forum fo»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Anwar Gargash praises Bahrain’s resilience in face of Iranian aggression

Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, paid rich tribute to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s resilience and unity in the face of what he described as blatant Iranian aggression, underscoring GCC’s solidarity at a time of heightened regional tensions. Get updated faster a»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Migrants Missing after Mediterranean Capsize: NGOs

Dozens of people are missing after a migrant boat capsized in the central Mediterranean, the NGOs Mediterranea Saving Humans and Sea-Watch said Sunday on social media. Two people died and 32 were rescued from the boat, which had left Libya on Saturday afternoon with around 105 people on board, acco»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump says second downed U.S. pilot rescued from Iranian territory - UPI.com

A handout picture provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps official website on Sunday reportedly shows the wreckage and remains of a downed US aircraft in central Iran. The IRGC said a U.S. aircraft that had been searching for the crew member of a missing U.S. fighter jet had been destroyed, Ir»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Taif Rose Harvest Season Produces over 550 Million Roses

Taif rose farms are witnessing a notable abundance of production during the current harvest season, amid favorable climatic conditions that have contributed to improved crop quality and increased quantities. Taif Governorate is home to more than 910 farms, comprising around 1.14 million rose shrubs»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

US rescues F15 airman from Iran as Trump, Israel ratchet up pressure – Ya Libnan

Share: By Phil Stewart and Menna Alaaeldin WASHINGTON U.S. special forces rescued a downed airman in Iran in a complex operation that averted a potential crisis for President Donald Trump, as the war entered its sixth week with little sign of progress in diplomatic efforts for a resolution. Trump a»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Amir meets Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Sunday, in his office at Lusail Palace, with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait, HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country. At the out»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Who is the US airman rescued from Iran? Inside the mission that defied the odds

US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran last week, but Iran says the mission was "foiled". The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or fake images. Get update»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Why Are Upbeat US Claims About Mission to Rescue Pilot ‘Highly Questionable’?

President Donald Trump earlier wrote on Truth Social that the US carried out an operation to rescue an F-15 airman "without a single American killed, or even wounded." “Success in military terms is measured not only by the extraction of personnel but also by the cost incurred. If the US indeed lost»»»

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Gulf News 2h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Saudi Airports Serve as Safety Valve for Regional Air Traffic as ‘Hormuz Fallout’ Hits Global Aviation

Conflicts in the region are no longer confined to the geography of battlefields; their fallout has reached one of the world’s most vital and sensitive industries: aviation. Today, travelers and airlines alike face a harsh reality driven by record surges in jet fuel prices and a steep spike in insur»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Lebanese health ministry reports 4 martyrs and 39 injuries in Israeli air strike on Jenah area, Beirut - 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 reports 4 martyrs and 39 injuries in Israeli air strike on Jenah area, Beirut 05-04-2026 16:28 PM Latest News Urge»»»

Libya Herald 2h

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 (»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children

Dhaka: Bangladesh said it suspected measles killed at least 98 children in the past three weeks, official data showed Sunday, with Dhaka ramping up vaccination efforts in the worst-affected areas. Last week, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directed two senior ministers to travel across the South Asia»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

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»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Kallas' Remarks Disgrace Europe Refuses to End - Lavrov

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described statements by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Russia's alleged attacks on other countries as a disgrace that Europe does not want to stop. "I do not even see anything worth commenting on here. And the fact that this disgrace»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Moscow on Explosives at Pipeline in Serbia: Hungary Targeted to Be Stripped of Sovereignty

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told RIA Novosti on Sunday, commenting on the discovery of explosives near the gas pipeline from Serbia to Hungary, that Budapest is being targeted to be stripped of its sovereignty, but it has pushed back. "They want to deprive Hungary of its so»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Three fires controlled at Abu Dhabi’s Borouge plant after air defence debris

Authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed that three fires broke out at the Borouge Petrochemicals plant after debris fell following a successful air defense interception. Emergency response teams acted swiftly to contain the situation. No injuries were reported. Damage to the site has occurred, and an as»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Iran Warns UN of Dire Consequences If US, ‘Israel’ Strike Nuclear Sites - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Warns UN of Dire Consequences If US, ‘Israel’ Strike Nuclear Sites 05-04-2026 14:52 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an i»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Martyrs, injures in the Zionist aggression on a residential neighborhood opposite the entrance to Beirut Governmental Hospital in Jnah area - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Martyrs, injures in the Zionist aggression on a residential neighborhood opposite the entrance to Beirut Governmental Hospital in Jnah area»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Defence Minister: Iran’s Note Is Not Direct Military Threat to Bulgaria

“We do not view Iran’s note as a direct military threat to our country,” said caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov on Bulgarian National Radio (BNR). He was referring to a document sent by Iran to Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry regarding US tanker aircraft at Vasil Levski Airport. ForeignMinist»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

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»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE enters world’s top 10 goods exporters, trade reaches Dh6 trillion

Dubai: The UAE has entered the world’s top 10 merchandise exporters for the first time, ranking ninth globally in 2025, according to the World Trade Organization’s World Trade Outlook and Statistics report. The report highlighted exceptional growth in the UAE’s total external trade, which reached D»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi named Honorary President of UAE Safety Association

The UAE Safety and Emergency Security Association has appointed Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi as its Honorary President, in recognition of his extensive national service and leadership across government, infrastructure and sustainability sectors. The Association’s Board of Directors s»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE alerts public: AI phishing scams now behind 90% of cyber breaches

The UAE Government’s Cybersecurity Council has warned of the growing risks associated with email fraud, noting that 75% of cyberattacks originate from fraudulent phishing emails. The Council emphasized the importance of exercising caution when dealing with deceptive or fake emails used by cybercrim»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

OPEC+ Agrees in Principle on Theoretical Oil Output Hike amid Iran War Paralysis

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, three sources with knowledge of the group's talks said ahead of its meeting later on Sunday, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the US-Israe»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Lebanese Army Says Soldier Killed in Israeli Attack in Southern Lebanon

The Lebanese army said on Sunday that a soldier had been killed in an Israeli strike on southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike hit south Beirut on Sunday, Lebanese state media reported, with a medical source telling AFP it made impact about 100 metres away from a public hospital. The strike»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Israeli warplanes carry out two airstrikes targeting the Al‑Qasmiyeh – Burj Rahhal Bridge in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes carry out two airstrikes targeting the Al‑Qasmiyeh – Burj Rahhal Bridge in southern Lebanon 05-04-2026 14:44 PM Latest Ne»»»