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Massive explosion rocks bridge in Panama (VIDEOS)

A huge fireball and towering columns of black smoke erupted beside the Bridge of the Americas in Panama, with dramatic videos on social media showing flames tearing through the fuel terminal next to the landmark crossing. The blast, reported in La Boca, Balboa, forced the immediate shutdown of traf»»»

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Gulf News 23m

Residents advised caution as UAE engages Iranian missiles and drones

Air defence systems in the UAE are currently responding to a missile threat, with authorities urging residents to remain in safe locations and follow official channels for updates. In a statement, officials said the country’s air defence systems are actively engaging incoming missiles and unmanned »»»

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Gulf News 33m

Flights cancelled, fares surge: Jet fuel crisis hits global travel hard

Dubai: Airlines across Europe and other international markets are cancelling flights, raising fares and cutting routes as a worsening jet fuel crisis begins to disrupt global aviation. The crisis is being driven by a sharp drop in oil supply linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, which has si»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China

Taiwan's main opposition leader will travel to China on Tuesday for a rare visit aimed at building cross-strait "peace", but the goverment warns Beijing will seek to stop US arms sales to the democratic island. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, who will become the party's first leader to vi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How to thrive in work as we live longer

Many of us will live to 100. And most of us will need to work well into our 70s — perhaps even beyond. Ten years ago, when Professor Andrew J Scott and I were writing The 100-Year Life, we began with a simple question: ‘What happens when this becomes normal?’ What we saw was that in the face of lon»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kuwait Ministry of Defence detects 14 ballistic missiles, 46 drones in 24 hours

KUWAIT: Kuwait's Ministry of Defence announced that the armed forces detected 14 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 46 hostile drones within the country's airspace over the past 24 hours on Monday, all of which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures. The announcement wa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah Ruler: Khorfakkan poised for landmark developments

SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has stated that Khorfakkan has the natural features needed for a number of impressive and beautiful development projects that are currently being worked on to improve the lives of residents a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait Ministry of Defence detects 14 ballistic missiles, 46 drones in 24 hours

KUWAIT: Kuwait's Ministry of Defence announced that the armed forces detected 14 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 46 hostile drones within the country's airspace over the past 24 hours on Monday, all of which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures. The announcement wa»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Orion spacecraft sets record for furthest distance travelled by humans in space

WASHINGTON: The Orion spacecraft has established a new record for the furthest distance travelled by a crewed vehicle in human history during its Artemis II mission, NASA has announced. The four astronauts on Monday became the first humans to travel furthest from our planet, as they get set to view»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Signal cut, signal restored: Nasa regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout

NASA mission control in Houston regained communications with Artemis astronauts traveling around the Moon after an expected blackout that lasted some 40 minutes. We will always choose Earth, we will always choose each other.Astronaut Christina KochSignal cut"We will always choose Earth, we will alw»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE firms protect jobs, shift to flexible hiring as costs rise

Dubai: Companies across the UAE are recalibrating how they manage their workforce, shifting away from broad cost-cutting towards targeted decisions that protect critical roles while controlling expenses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The focus has moved to preserving»»»

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RT 2h

Artemis II performs closest moon flyby amid communication loss

The Orion spacecraft, carrying three NASA astronauts and a Canadian Space Agency astronaut, performed its long-awaited lunar flyby, coming within roughly 4,070 miles (6,550 km) of the lunar surface and entering the Moon’s gravitational sphere of influence. In a planned and highly anticipated phase »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Indian woman from Kerala dies in Sharjah, repatriated after a month

Sharjah: The mortal remains of an Indian expat woman, who died in Sharjah a month ago, were flown home late on Monday night, according to her family back home and community members here. The deceased has been identified as SKJ, 31, a mother of three children aged 10, eight and five, who live with t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UN urges Middle East parties to protect civilian infrastructure, uphold international law

NEW YORK: The United Nations has renewed its call for all parties to the conflict in the Middle East to comply with international law regarding the conduct of hostilities, emphasising that civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric urged all parties on Monday to»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi defences intercept, destroy four ballistic missiles in Eastern Region

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced today the interception and destruction of four ballistic missiles in the Eastern Region. The statement was made by Major General Turki Al-Malki, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, and carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Get updated fas»»»

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RT 3h

Trump says US sent weapons to Iranian protesters in January

The US sent “a lot” of weapons to Iranian protesters during unrest in January, President Donald Trump has told Fox News. The demonstrations, initially driven by economic grievances and marred by violence, were openly incited at the time by Trump, who threatened the Iranian authorities with retaliat»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Bahrain detains suspects accused of spying for Iran

MANAMA: The Public Prosecution in Bahrain has ordered the detention of several individuals arrested on charges of espionage for Iranian intelligence agencies and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Head of the Terror Crimes Prosecution stated that the Public Prosecution was notified b»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Orion spacecraft sets record for furthest distance travelled by humans in space

WASHINGTON: The Orion spacecraft has established a new record for the furthest distance travelled by a crewed vehicle in human history during its Artemis II mission, NASA has announced. In a live broadcast, the space agency confirmed that the vessel reached its closest approach to the Moon, marking»»»

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UPI 4h

Trump administration rescinds DOE deals on transgender discrimination in schools - UPI.com

The U.S. Department of Education on Monday announced that it is rescinding parts of Title IX agreements on LGBTQ student protection that were reached during the Obama and Biden administrations that it calls burdensome and put girls and women at risk. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Ap»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Jordan managing regional risks, affirms readiness for rising oil prices

QNA Amman An official source at the Jordanian Ministry of Energy confirmed that the current regional escalation poses direct challenges to the reliability of energy supplies and routes in the region, given the uncertainty in the markets and the high level of geopolitical risks. In a statement to Qa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Draw for Amir Cup volleyball quarter-finals held

QNA Doha The draw for the quarter-finals stage of Amir Cup Volleyball Championship 2025-26 was held at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters on Monday. The draw resulted in balanced matches that reflect the close technical levels of all the clubs, with Al Rayyan meeting Qatar SC, Al Wakrah facin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Indian embassy issues advisory, updates on flights, schools and exams in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar has urged members of the Indian community to continue adhering to advisories and guidelines issued by Qatari authorities, emphasising the importance of shared responsibility in maintaining societal security and stability. In an advisory releas»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QPC, Middle East Council discuss AI’s impact on war coverage

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Center (QPC), in collaboration with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, hosted an online panel discussion on Monday titled “Media Coverage of the Iran War in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” bringing together leading academics and media professio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Dreama launches 2026-2030 strategy to bolster orphans empowerment programmes

QNA Doha Qatar’s Orphan Care Center (Dreama) has launched its 2026–2030 strategy, aimed at strengthening care and empowerment programmes for orphans. The launch event was held under the patronage of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, and attended by se»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QU highlights tech innovation to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on the second of April under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Matters,” Qatar University (QU) marked the occasion by highlighting its academic and research efforts aimed at supporting individuals wi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

CGB, MoJ, MoL introduce legal path to labour market initiative

QNA Doha The Ministries of Justice and Labour, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) have launched the “legal path to the labour market” initiative during a meeting organised with the participation of a number of job seekers who recently graduated in the legal field, as part»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Cancer Society wins ‘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 Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) for winning the “Rawda” Award for Excellence in Social Work in the Non-Profit Organizations category, in recognition of its “Wayyakum” platform. The award was or»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Ooredoo bags ‘Rawda’ Award for Excellence in Social Work in private sector category

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has been awarded the “Rawda” Award for Excellence in Social Work, marking a national achievement that reflects its strong commitment to creating positive and sustainable social impact through meaningful initiati»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Vodafone Qatar introduces new portfolio of business mobile and fixed plans

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has launched a new portfolio of Business Mobile and Fixed plans, designed to support organisations across Qatar with reliable connectivity, greater flexibility, and affordable, simplified choices. The new portfolio introduces Business Postpaid, Business Unli»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Sidra Medicine highlights family-centred care advances, expansion plans to mark World Health Day 2026

Tribune News Network Doha To mark World Health Day on April 7, Sidra Medicine has reinforced its role as a research-driven, patient-centred healthcare organisation by announcing its latest service launches and expansion plans for 2026. Prof. Ibrahim Janahi, chief medical officer at Sidra Medicine, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Oral, systemic health link discussed at WCM-Q Grand Rounds

Tribune News Network Doha The powerful connection between oral health and systemic health was discussed at the latest edition of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. Dr. Zainab Malaki, a consultant in periodontology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSFT) and»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QRCS set to distribute 8,875 food parcels to needy people in Sudan

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is proceeding with the Qatari humanitarian aid programme for the people of Sudan, with a new batch of food aid launched in cooperation with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), for the benefit of poor and affected families in three st»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar condemns Israeli minister’s storming of Al Aqsa Mosque

QNA Doha The State of Qatar condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli National Security Minister under the protection of the occupation police, considering it a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a provocation of the feelings of Muslims worldwide. In a statement »»»

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UPI 4h

California records second-ever snowless April 1 at key location - UPI.com

For only the second time in recorded history, no measurable snow was found at Phillips Station, Calif., on April 1 during the California Department of Water Resources' snow survey. It was the worst number on record except for April 1, 2015, when there was no snow on the ground at all. The Californi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Amir, Macron, Spanish PM and Guyanese president call for de-escalation

QNA DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a series of phone calls with French President HE Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister HE Pedro Sanchez, and Guyanese President HE Mohamed Irfaan Ali to discuss regional developments and the implications of »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Svetoslav Lavchiev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Morality, Unity and Honour for Haskovo 29th Constituency

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Svetoslav»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Ivan Ivanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Haskovo 29th and Stara Zagora 27th Constituencies

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivan Ivan»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Erol Mehmed Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Kardzhali 9th Constituency

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Erol Mehm»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt’s trade deficit widens to $4.8bn in January 2026: CAPMAS

Egypt’s trade deficit widened to $4.8bn in January 2026, up from $4.2bn in the same month of 2025, marking a 15% year-on-year increase, according to Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). In a statement issued on Monday, the agency said the rise in the deficit was primarily»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Opinion | Why Kwibuka 32 Matters: A Reflection for Egypt and the World

On April 7, Rwanda will mark 32 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi. “Kwibuka”, which means to remember, is an annual period of solemn reflection when we come together to honour the victims, unite in our collective grief and renew our commitment to continue to build a better future for all R»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Trump sets Iran deadline as regional military escalation deepens

U.S. President Donald Trump said that “Tuesday is Iran’s deadline,” adding that the conflict could end “very quickly” if Tehran complies with U.S. demands, while reiterating that the central objective remains preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Trump noted that U.S. officials, includin»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt FM Abdelatty holds talks with Germany, Canada and Estonia to contain regional tensions

Egypt is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to prevent the region from sliding into “comprehensive chaos” and instability, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Monday during high-level discussions with counterparts from Germany, Canada, and Estonia. In separate phone calls with German Foreign M»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Government advances restructuring of NIB to strengthen development role: Planning Minister

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Chair of the National Investment Bank (NIB), chaired a meeting of the Bank’s Board of Directors to review progress on its ongoing restructuring, aimed at strengthening its role as the government’s development and investment arm. The me»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

CI Capital closes EGP 2.21bn securitisation issuance for Halan Consumer Finance

CI Capital, a leading financial services group, announced on Monday the successful completion of an EGP 2.214bn securitised bond issuance on behalf of Capital for Securitisation, with Halan Consumer Finance acting as the originator. The issuance was structured across two tranches. The first tranche»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Al-Sisi calls for tighter inflation control, flexible exchange rate policy

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday called for sustained efforts to curb inflation and maintain a flexible, unified exchange rate, while ensuring sufficient foreign currency availability to support economic activity. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Central Ba»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE fast-tracks new weight-loss pill, patients to weigh affordability, access

Dubai: The UAE has moved quickly to approve a new generation of weight-loss treatment, positioning itself among the first countries globally to make an oral GLP-1 therapy available. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The approval of Foundayo (orforgl»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Egypt launches engineering industries trade mission to Tunisia with 16 firms to boost exports

The Engineering Export Council of Egypt has launched a trade mission to Tunisia, bringing together 16 Egyptian companies as part of efforts to expand the global footprint of Egypt’s engineering exports. In a statement on Monday, the council said the mission is being organised in cooperation with th»»»

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UPI 6h

Sheinbaum says TV coverage of oil spill hurting Veracruz tourism - UPI.com

Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel and restaurant businesses in the state of Veracruz. File Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA April 6 (UPI) -- Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel»»»

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Sana 7h

German envoy: President al-Sharaa’s visit reflects strong support for Syria

Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) Germany’s Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus Clemens Hach, said that President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s recent visit to Germany was “historic,” marking the first visit by a Syrian president in nearly five decades, and reflects Germany’s support for Syria in its post-liberation phase towa»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Qatar condemns Israeli National Security Minister's storming of Al Aqsa Mosque

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli National Security Minister under the protection of the occupation police, considering it a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a provocation of the feelings of Muslims worldwide. In a statement on »»»

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