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»»»

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»»»

Berlin: A new German military service law will require most young men to inform authorities when leaving the country for long periods, with a newspaper report on the little-noticed provision prompting widespread debate. The defence ministry confirmed to AFP on Saturday that men from the age of 17 "»»»

Rosatom has done everything necessary to support the construction of new reactor units at the Bushehr Nuclear Plant in Iran, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said. The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) has resumed contact with Rosatom, Likhachev added."We have received several signals from the »»»

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that 2,709 new companies joined the chamber during March 2026. The steady growth in membership reflects Dubai’s continuing strong appeal among investors amid all market conditions. The»»»

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered at least 72,292 Palestinian civilians and injured at least 172,073 others since the beginning of the genocide that the Israeli occupation has been committing against the Gaza Strip in October 2023. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Str»»»

Tunis, April 5 (TAP) - The "ECO-VILLES – Network of Local Authorities for Urban Sustainability and Resilience in Tunisia" project, funded by Italian Cooperation, was launched at the end of March in Hammamet, said the Italian Agency for Development...»»»

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk called for strengthening direct online communication with taxpayers through chatbot, call centers and customer service platforms to ensure rapid responses and provide immediate support for them. Kouchouk made the remarks on Sunday, April 5, 2026, during a field tour »»»

MP candidates BSP-United Left discussed with residents of the villages of Logodazh and Bulgartchevo in Blagoevgrad Municipality issues related to agriculture, infrastructure, and access to financing in small settlements, the coalition’s press centre reported. Sofia Galabova, Milan Bogdanski, and To»»»

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has declared the so-called US military rescue operation a complete failure, describing it as a diversionary tactic and a hasty withdrawal carried out under the pretext of retrieving the pilot of a downed aircraft at an abandoned airport so»»»

France said China has executed a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after keeping him on death row for more than 15 years. Chan Thao Phoumy, 62, was executed in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, despite French authorities’ clemency appeals, the French Foreign Ministry said in a stat»»»

Amman, Jordan: The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) launched a package of proactive precautionary measures on April 5, 2026, aimed at strengthening the resilience of the national economy in light of regional and international developments, with a total value of approximately USD 1.07 billion. The bank »»»

Dubai: Dubai has approved a new set of economic measures allowing hotels and businesses to defer key fees for three months, as authorities move to ease short-term cost pressures across the economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The measures, ann»»»

Two motorists were arrested in southern Athens over the weekend for allegedly racing each other, hitting speeds of over 150 kilometers an hour and manoeuvring dangerously, authorities said. A police statement said traffic police patrolling the Vouliagmeni area for racers pursued the speeding cars “»»»

Tunis, April 5 (TAP)- The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII) reiterated commitment to support promoters, particularly in high-potential sectors with environmental dimension, through mechanisms under the National Network of...»»»

Amir honours winners of inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani honoured the winners of the inaugural edition of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work, a national award recognising achievements in the field of social work »»»

Dubai: In a major step toward modernising law enforcement, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system capable of tracking wanted criminals by generating real-time visual updates of their appearance. The initiative, described as part o»»»

Dubai: The Court of Cassation has upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a husband’s claim for Dh300,000 in rent compensation in a post-divorce dispute over a villa, reaffirming that civil liability claims must be supported by clear and substantive evidence. The case involved former spouses disputin»»»

Al Ain: Abu Dhabi Police have stepped up efforts to strengthen community safety awareness, using a public forum to highlight the dangers of risky driving behaviour and the importance of shared responsibility in maintaining social security. Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Councils un»»»

Houston: The Artemis astronauts have taken in sights of the Moon never before seen by human eyes, crew members reported on Sunday as their spacecraft crossed the two-thirds mark on their journey to a long-anticipated lunar flyby. As the astronauts went to bed in the early hours of Sunday, closing o»»»

Environment Minister Yulian Popov announced four new protected areas. Changes have also been introduced to the size of two other protected areas, and there has been an adjustment to the protection regime of one protected area, the Environment Ministry said. Three of the new protected areas fall und»»»

A group of 28 migrants who crossed illegally by sea from Turkey has been found on the islet of Psara off Chios in the eastern Aegean Sea, authorities said Sunday. A Coast Guard statement said the 14 men, 6 women and 8 children have been taken to a migrant camp on Chios. It said they were located in»»»

Inspectors from the Border Control Directorate of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) seized nearly half a tonne of food and plant protection products at the Kalotina border checkpoint, the agency’s press office reported on Sunday. The operation was carried out jointly with officials from the C»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that Iranian forces have destroyed several US warplanes attempting to retrieve the pilot of a downed American fighter jet, dealing Washington a humiliating defeat.In a statement on Sunday, the IRGC’s Public Relations Department said: “Following d»»»

Dubai Police have seized 1,230 vehicles and issued 33,372 traffic fines as part of the ongoing “Quiet Roads” initiative aimed at curbing disruptive driving behaviour and improving quality of life in residential communities. The campaign, led by the General Department of Traffic, focuses on reducing»»»

President Joseph Aoun hit back Sunday at those who have criticized the Lebanese state for pursuing diplomacy and negotiations. "Some have asked about what we will get from negotiation, but I ask, 'What have we benefited from your war?' Negotiation is not a concession, diplomacy is not surrender and»»»

A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry announced on Saturday, expressing its "consternation." Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman born in Laos, was executed, "despite the efforts of the French authorities, including ef»»»

Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to exercise hope against “the violence of war that kills and destroys,” saying “we need this song of hope today” as conflicts spread around the world. With the US-Israeli war on Iran in its second month and Russia’s ongoing cam»»»

“The rise of political extremism in the US military is completely natural,” because people risking death “require a supernatural justification for that death, not to mention the moral and physical suffering they will face in war,” says Biblical scholar Arkady Maler. In that context, a religious jus»»»

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban by phone that explosives were found near a gas pipeline that carries Russian gas from Serbia to Hungary. "Our units found high-powered explosives and detonators,” Vucic wrote on Instagram, aftyer briefing Orban on the mil»»»

An Israeli airstrike ‌killed four Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities said, in the latest violence to overshadow a fragile ceasefire amid a new push by mediators to bolster the agreement. Medics said the airstrike targeted a group of people in Jaffa Street, n»»»

Dubai: Dubai has introduced a detailed customs framework to reroute cargo through Oman, formalising procedures for a temporary land-based corridor aimed at easing pressure on disrupted sea and air routes. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The direct»»»

Dubai: The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) confirmed that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 13 drones over the past 24 hours, continuing to counter hostile attacks targeting the Kingdom. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Also Read: US–Is»»»

Gaza: The United Arab Emirates continues its humanitarian efforts to address the catastrophic conditions facing the healthcare sector in the Gaza Strip, through the delivery of a shipment of medicines and medical supplies, with generous support from Sheikha Mouza bint Suhail Al Khaili, in response »»»

Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over past weeks in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes th»»»

A renewed push is underway to revive Gaza ceasefire talks, with mediators stepping in after meetings in Cairo to revive the process as the impasse has deepened since the outbreak of the Iran war. Talks due to resume in Cairo in the coming days aim to break the deadlock and advance unresolved issues»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli missile sirens sound in Safad and Katzrin, Upper Galilee and occupied Golan Heights 05-04-2026 11:58 AM Latest News Urgent News The»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: Sirens sound in Ma’alot-Tarshiha and its surroundings 05-04-2026 11:27 AM Latest News Urgent News The commander of the Nahal B»»»

A US air strike hit the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran on Saturday, killing and wounding several people and halting trade and travel, in a sharp escalation that could signal a push by Washington to sever links between the two countries. The crossing, east of Iraq’s Basra and about 30 km (19 m»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov sent Easter greetings to Bulgaria’s Catholic and Armenian communities and wished Orthodox Christians a happy Palm Sunday in a Facebook post on Sunday. “As the bells of the Catholic Church and the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church in Bulgaria announce the Resurrect»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "miraculous" and "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US History". Iranian media reported five people were killed in strikes during the rescue operation. Pres»»»

When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was considered a doomsday prediction. But the price of physical Brent crude is already a hair’s breadth from $150, while the futures price hasn’t caught up yet. The Brent front-month futures price»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran: Orders issued to freeze the assets of more than 100 managers and reporters in hostile media outlets 05-04-2026 10:12 AM Latest News U»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: Hezbollah will not be disarmed even if Yisrael Katz switches to issuing five statements a day instead of five a week 05-04-202»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, discussed the latest regional developments and their serious implications for security and stability, as well as their impact on maritime security, energy supplies, a»»»

The Islamic Resistance announced on Sunday that its fighters targeted an Israeli warship 68 nautical miles off the Lebanese coast this morning, as the vessel was preparing to launch attacks on Lebanese territory. In a statement, the Islamic Resistance said the attack was carried out using a naval c»»»

Two petrochemical and energy facilities in Bahrain were hit by Iranian drones early Sunday, sparking fires at operational units and storage tanks. Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) confirmed that several of its units were affected. All fires have now been extinguished, and the situation »»»

About 50,900 applications have been submitted for the EUR 20 compensation for the increased fuel prices, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov said on Nova TV on Sunday. More applications are expected through the Ministry of E-Governance, which means that just over 60,000 applications w»»»

Abu Dhabi: A traffic accident has led to the uncovering of an organised insurance fraud network that manipulated vehicle insurance documents by issuing policies with falsified details while collecting higher premiums from customers, according to court records. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court convicted»»»