The Peninsula 34m

Extreme heat linked to low birth weights: Study

Canberra, Australia: Exposure to extreme heat is increasing the risk of babies being born underweight, according to new research led by Australia's Adelaide University. The study analyzed health data from more than 85,000 mothers and babies in Pakistan, combining 10 years of birth records (2008-201»»»

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Gulf News 34m

Hope rises again: Dubai’s clergy share Easter messages of renewal and faith

Dubai: As Easter approaches, Christian communities across Dubai are reflecting on the timeless message of the resurrection, reminding the faithful that hope and light can rise even in the darkest moments. Gulf News has reached out to clergies from several churches across the emirate to gather their»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Rethinking autism – and our role in understanding it

April is World Autism Acceptance Month. It is a moment that has shifted from awareness to acceptance – a distinction worth pausing on. Awareness tells us something exists. Acceptance asks us what we do about it. Walk into almost any school staffroom, workplace, or family gathering and ask what peop»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah Education Academy admissions open: Here’s what to know about fall 2026 programmes

Dubai: Educators in the UAE looking to advance their careers can now apply for Sharjah Education Academy’s (SEA) fall 2026 intake, with admissions open from March 30 to April 30. The academy is offering a mix of academic and professional programmes aimed at advancing teachers’ roles in the educatio»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

MoPH marks World Autism Awareness Day, reinforces commitment to inclusion

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. This year’s observance is held under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value,” as designated by the United Nations. The observance highlights the»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Armenia's Underground Salt Clinic at Center of Alternative Medicine Debate

A mining cage drops deep beneath the Armenian capital, carrying asthma patients in helmets down into a salt cave clinic -- an alternative treatment center whose future is now at risk. State funding for the speleotherapy center in the Avan salt mine was recently cut as the small Caucasus nation roll»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Reads returns with family reading booth

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, from April 1 to April 22. The activation aims to deepen engagement with the Family Reading Programme (FRP), a structu»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

QF schools strengthen safety preparedness as in-person learning resumes

Doha, Qatar: With several schools under Qatar Foundation (QF) resuming in-person classes, enhanced safety measures and emergency preparedness drills are being prioritised to ensure the wellbeing of students and staff amid the current regional situation. Qatar Foundation continues to reinforce its c»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

'Israel is exploiting Iran war to kill a Palestinian state'

In a wide-ranging conversation with Al Majalla, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin gave a measured yet unwavering assessment of where the Palestinian cause stands—and where it must go. She argues that Israel's conduct since the 1993 Oslo Accords has not only strained the peace pr»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Inside Zayed University’s ‘collective care’ model: Supporting college students through distance learning in UAE

Dubai: When universities across the UAE moved classes online or went hybrid, the challenge wasn’t just academic continuity, it was keeping thousands of students emotionally steady through an uncertain time. At Zayed University, Assistant Provost for Student Affairs Jane Tatterton says the solution »»»

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RT 4h

BBC sacks presenter Scott Mills over ‘personal conduct’

The BBC has been embroiled in yet another scandal involving child sexual abuse allegations against one of its top presenters. On Monday, the British state broadcaster confirmed that it fired the star of its Radio 2 breakfast show, Scott Mills, “following allegations about his personal conduct.” It »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Major earthquake in Indonesia kills one, sparks panic

Manado, Indonesia: A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and sending people running into the streets in panic. The early-morning tremor in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups triggered wave»»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan restores rights of 10 orphans - | 24.KG

Prosecution authorities systematically conduct inspections and implement prosecutorial measures to protect the property and housing rights of children left without parental care. Specifically, in Kadamdzhai district, two orphans were provided with land plots for housing construction, along with the»»»

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UPI 5h

White House address: Trump says Iran war goals nearing completion - UPI.com

1 of 6 | President Donald Trump delivers a prime-time address to the nation from the Cross Hall in the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Trump used the address to update the public on the month-long war in Iran. Pool photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President »»»

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The Budapest Times 6h

Orbán: If we do not want Hungary to be stripped of its resources, we need a national government

At a campaign rally in Szentes, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the upcoming election will decide whether Hungary keeps a national government or ends up with a pro-Ukrainian one, arguing that the real question is whether Hungarians’ money stays in Hungary or is sent to finance the war. Opening the»»»

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The Budapest Times 6h

Earnings continue to rise

Full-time employees’ average gross earnings were HUF 840,600 and average net earnings reached HUF 585,700 in January 2026. Average gross earnings grew by 26.3%, net average earnings increased by 28.0% and real earnings were 25.4% higher than a year earlier. The payment of the “service premium” (the»»»

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Gulf News 7h

‘What did you learn today?’: How UAE parents are making distance learning work

In the beginning, her seven-year-old daughter would feel a little sleepy after switching on the laptop. This sleepiness only set in for academics; she could game for hours if she had the opportunity. Yet her mother, Dubai-based Diya Mathur, says that she slowly found a way to make her daughter conc»»»

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RT 10h

It’s time to ban smartphones in schools

By this time, we are all familiar with the image of some harried schoolteacher attempting to maintain control over a classroom where the majority of students are transfixed by their smartphones instead of the dusty chalkboard. The dangers of social media for the minds of young and old alike has alr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

MSDF to host first Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday

QNA Doha Under the esteemed patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) will organise the first edition of the “Rawda Award” for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday to honour the winning social initiatives. The Rawda Award»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

MoPH participates in World Autism Awareness Day

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on 2 April. This year’s observance is held under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value,” as designated by the United Nations. The observance h»»»

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RT 12h

Ex DHS chief Kristi Noem’s husband led secret cross dressing double life

The husband of former US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem allegedly led a double life as a cross dressing fetishist who spent thousands of dollars on online models and shared photos of himself in exaggerated feminine attire, according to a Daily Mail investigation. Kristi»»»

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UPI 12h

Florida baby dies after being left in a car, marking first US hot car death this year - UPI.com

A baby died in Florida this week after being left in a hot car in Winter Haven, local police and safety advocates say, becoming the first child to die in a hot car this year. The infant died Tuesday after being left in a hot car in Winter Haven, Fla., according to FOX 13 and the Winter Haven Police»»»

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France24 12h

Trump attends birthright citizenship hearing at Supreme Court in historic first

In a historic first, Donald Trump became the first US sitting president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday as it weighed his bid to restrict birthright citizenship. During more than two hours of questioning, justices from across the ideological spectrum assessed the policy’s»»»

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Al Manar 13h

Iran’s President to US People: Choosing Confrontation Will Affect Future Generations

The Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian sent on Wednesday a message to the American people, stressing that the Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futi»»»

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UPI 14h

Trump criticizes birthright citizenship as 'stupid' after attending Supreme Court hearing - UPI.com

1 of 6 | President Donald Trump departs the U.S. Supreme Court as the justices hear oral arguments in his administration's attempt to limit birthright citizenship in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump took the unusual ste»»»

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Kathimerini 16h

Migrant boat capsizes off Turkey, at least 19 dead

A fast-moving boat carrying Afghan migrants capsized in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday while attempting to evade the Turkish coast guard in rough waters, leaving 19 dead – including a baby, officials said. The Turkish Coast Guard Command said the boat carrying dozens of migrants ignored repeated warni»»»

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UPI 16h

In photos: Israelis prepare for Passover, burn leavened products - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanMembers of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community burn leavened products in Mea She'arim, Jerusalem, to prepare for the start of Passover on Wednesday. Passover will take place from Wednesday evening through April 9. Members of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community burn leavened products»»»

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UPI 16h

FDA approves Eli Lilly's GLP-1 weight-loss pill Foundayo - UPI.com

The FDA has approved two GLP-1 oral medications, including one by Eli Lilly on Wednesday. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Eli Lilly's pill version of a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, making it the second company to offer a n»»»

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Al Awsat 16h

19 Migrants Found Dead by Italian Coastguard off Lampedusa

The bodies of 19 migrants were recovered from a boat off the coast of Lampedusa on Wednesday by the Italian coastguard, the island's mayor told AFP. Mayor Filippo Mannino said seven other migrants, including two children, were being treated for "hypothermia and intoxication from hydrocarbon fumes".»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Gaza genocide brings orphan figures up from 17,000 to 64,000: Palestinian official

Gaza: Assistant undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development in the Gaza Strip Riyad Al Bitar said that Israel's genocidal war against the Strip, which began on October 7, 2023, led to a sharp rise in the number of orphans, hitting around 64,000. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Bita»»»

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Kathimerini 16h

Search on Samos for smugglers who landed 34 migrants

Police on Samos are looking for two smugglers believed to have landed 34 migrants on the eastern Aegean Sea island, one of whom was critically ill and needed to be airlifted to Piraeus, authorities said Wednesday. A Coast Guard statement said a speedboat with the two suspected smugglers on it was s»»»

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Albanian Daily News 17h

PM Edi Rama Announces Social Support Boost for Caregivers and Pension Increases

Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced a new set of social support measures during his address at the Socialist Party Assembly, signaling upcoming changes in a forthcoming normative act expected in June. Rama revealed that the government will begin paying social security contributions for family mem»»»

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UPI 17h

King Charles invited to address Congress during visit - UPI.com

Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose at Windsor Castle during the Trumps' state visit to England in September. Charles and Camilla will come to the United States for a state visit in late April, and Charles has been invited to address a joint mee»»»

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UPI 18h

Artemis II prepares to launch of crewed moon mission - UPI.com

1 of 3 | NASA's Artemis II moon rocket with the Orion Spacecraft atop rests on Launch Complex 39B in the early morning light at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. Artemis II, with a four-person crew, is scheduled to lift off later today at 6:24 p.m. EDT, with a two-hour window. It will b»»»

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Qatar Tribune 18h

MoPH participates in World Autism Awareness Day celebration

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. This year's observance is held under the theme 'Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value', as designated by the United Nations. The observance highlights the»»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Suspect charged after car hit pedestrians in English city

London: A 36-year-old man accused of driving a car into several people on a street in a central English city was remanded in custody Wednesday following his first court appearance. Sandhu Ponnachan was charged with six counts over the incident in Derby on Saturday night, police announced late Tuesd»»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Two migrants die trying to reach UK from France

Lille, France: Two migrants died Wednesday while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French maritime authorities said. Rescue services responded to eight people in distress following an attempt to board a vessel on the northern French coast, according to the maritime prefecture for the Channel »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18h

Sunny Garden SPA Hotel in Varshets Offers Year-Round Mineral Water Services

Sunny Garden SPA Hotel in Varshets is offering year-round spa services, and guests can enjoy the healing effects of the mineral water, the hotel management told BTA. The hotel has a capacity of 35 rooms with a total of 90 beds. Most of the guests are Bulgarians, but the hotel is highly regarded by »»»

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UPI 19h

Britain to host summit on managing the Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a news conference on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in London, England, Wednesday. Pool Photo by Betty Laura Zapata/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Britain will host a virtual summit Thursday to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz after»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19h

GERB-UDF Has Been Strongest, Most Consistent Supporter of Education System - Top-of-the-List Candidate in Stara Zagora

The GERB–UDF coalition has provided the strongest and most consistent support for the education system and will continue to do so, the coalition's top-of-the-list candidate in Stara Zagora, Krasimir Valchev, has told teachers at a meeting in the city, according to the GERB press centre. The discuss»»»

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Naharnet 19h

In Israel's north, war-weary residents feel abandoned by government

Whenever war rocks northern Israel, residents of Kiryat Shmona live their lives to the rhythm of rocket sirens. Young people have left the city, and those who remain feel neglected by the government. Some mere three kilometers from Lebanon, this northern settlement is living through its second war »»»

UPI 19h

30 killed in Russian military transport aircraft crash in Crimea - UPI.com

Ukrainian rescuers at the scene of another Antonov AN-26 crash near Chuguyev city in Kharkiv province in September 2020 in which 26 Ukrainian military personnel, most of them cadets, were killed. File Photo by Sergey Khrupov/EPA-EFE April 1 (UPI) -- At least 30 passengers and crew were killed when »»»

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The Barents Observer 20h

Sniper shooting becomes official sport in Russia

The Russian Ministry of Sport has recognised shooting with sniper rifles as a new official sporting discipline. A ministerial decree states that “military precision shooting” has been included in the official Russian register of sports. The decree was signed by Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev on »»»

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Al Awsat 20h

19 Migrants Found Dead by Italian Coastguard off Lampedusa

The bodies of 19 migrants were recovered from a boat off the coast of Lampedusa on Wednesday by the Italian coastguard, the island's mayor told AFP. Mayor Filippo Mannino said seven other migrants, including two children, were being treated for "hypothermia and intoxication from hydrocarbon fumes".»»»

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Gulf News 21h

Sharjah allows remote work for mums in government sector

Sharjah has introduced remote working for employed mothers in the government sector, aiming to support work-life balance and family stability, officials said. Hesham Suhail Al Qahtani, Director of HR Systems at the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, said the new policy allows working mothers wi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 21h

Education Minister Ignatov: No Other European Country Matches Ukraine’s Support for Bulgarian Diaspora

No other country in Europe matches Ukraine’s support for the Bulgarian diaspora on its territory said caretaker Minister of Education Sergei Ignatov at a briefing at the Council of Ministers here on Wednesday. He was speaking regarding the signed Protocol between the Ministry of Education and Scien»»»

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Gulf News 21h

UAE air defense intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 drones from Iran on April 1, 2026

The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday that air defense systems engaged 5 ballistic missiles and 35 drones originating from Iran. Since the start of Iran's attacks, the UAE Air Defenses have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles, and 2012 drones. The attacks have resulted in cas»»»

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Gulf News 22h

Creative Lab’s spring workshops nurture young UAE storytellers and digital creators

Abu Dhabi: Creative Media Authority’s youth arm, Creative Lab, has organised a series of online workshops during the spring break to introduce young students to storytelling and digital content creation. The initiative engaged 38 students aged 9 to 12 from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, offering »»»

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Gulf News 22h

How Dubai Autism Center’s ‘dynamic approach’ is reshaping autism education in the UAE

Dubai: The Dubai Autism Center (DAC) has introduced a pioneering “dynamic approach” to education and rehabilitation, becoming the first specialised institution in the Middle East to implement such a model. The move signals a shift away from conventional support systems towards a more responsive fra»»»

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UPI 22h

Supreme Court to hear arguments birthright citzenship case - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case over an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship in the United States File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a ca»»»

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