Hide, find water: Former pilots detail how to survive being shot down
As US and Iranian forces race to locate a crew member of a US F-15E fighter jet downed in Iran, a former Air Force pilot and rescuer eplains what it takes to hide, survive and extract someone behind enemy lines. As American forces race against time and Iran's military to locate an aviato»»»
Videos show US missiles being launched from Kuwait into Iran
Despite denials from Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region, there is growing evidence that their territory is being used in attacks on the Iranian regime during the US–Israel war. FRANCE 24 has verified and geolocated multiple videos showing that, on at least two occasions, on March 24 and 31, »»»
Spotlight - 'Iran open to negotiations': Diplomacy shows signs of progress, 'damage to global economy continues'
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Dr Christian Bueger is a Research Fellow at UNIDIR, and the Academy of International Affairs NRW, and Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen. He offers an analysis of the evolving crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the mult»»»
Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend newly elected Black mayor
Several thousand people marched through the streets of Paris' largest suburb on Saturday to denounce racism after the town's newly elected black mayor, Bally Bagayoko, was subject to racist disinformation and remarks on social media and national television shows. Several thousand people r»»»
A week in France - Celine Dion breaks presale ticket record
Pop superstar Celine Dion has announced that she's returning to the stage with a series of concerts in Paris. The announcement of her comeback has her fans going wild. In a new record, nine million people registered for a chance to purchase one of 450,000 tickets available. We speak with music jour»»»
US Service Member Missing After Iran Shot Down Fighter Jet Has Been Rescued
A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday. The crew member has been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a US F-15E Strike Eagle. A second crew member was rescued earlier. Trump wr»»»
China executes French national convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking
A French national sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry announced on Saturday, expressing its "consternation." A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry anno»»»
European drivers choke on rising diesel prices due to Iran conflict
European drivers face a record fuel inflation as diesel prices have spiralled by more than 30 percent since the start of the Iran war, highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market. European drivers face a record fuel inflation a»»»
AI at war: Five things to know about Project Maven
Washington, United States: A Pentagon AI program called Project Maven is at the center of the US strikes against Iran and potentially one of the most consequential transformations of modern warfare. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.What is it?Proje»»»
Ranjith in custody: Why do powerful names remain untouched for so long?
Dubai: The fall of celebrated Indian filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan reads like a script the Malayalam film industry has seen before, but never quite confronted fully. A filmmaker, writer, producer and public commentator, Ranjith has long been a household name in Kerala. Not just for his films, but »»»
UAE's air defence systems responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
Dubai: The UAE's air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said early on Sunday, as loud sounds were reported in several parts of the country. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download »»»
Qatar condemns attacks targeting UAE Embassy in Damascus
Doha: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the riots and attacks targeting the Embassy of the sisterly United Arab Emirates and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus as well as the violation of the inviolability of diplomatic missions that accompanied »»»
Light rain forecast across UAE, cloudy conditions to persist into mid-week
Abu Dhabi: Light rain may fall across parts of the UAE on Sunday as partly cloudy to cloudy skies persist, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), with similar unsettled conditions expected to continue into the coming days. The NCM said there is a probability of light rainfall over i»»»
Relatives of killed Iranian general arrested by ICE in Los Angeles - UPI.com
The niece and grandniece of the deceased Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike on his motorcade in 2020, on Saturday after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their green cards earlier this week. File Photo by Ibrahim Jassam /UPI | License Photo April 4 (UPI) -- ICE ag»»»
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»»»
Tunisian business mission to Madagascar concludes with “promising” outcome (TABC)
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - The Tunisian business mission to Madagascar, led by the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC), concluded with what was described as a “promising” outcome.It featured a Tunisian-Malagasy business forum, B2B and B2G meetings,...»»»
Al-Shaibani: Syria’s relations with the UAE are solid, any offense strongly condemned
Damascus, April 4 (SANA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani reaffirmed the strength of Syria’s fraternal relations with the United Arab Emirates, condemning any offense or inappropriate conduct directed toward the Gulf state. In a post published Saturday on the p»»»
Regional tensions, currency volatility drive price instability in Syrian markets
Damascus, April 4 (SANA) – Prices of basic goods in Syrian markets, particularly food items, have seen noticeable fluctuations in recent weeks amid exchange rate volatility and regional tensions, factors that traders and analysts say are adding pressure to household spending and disrupting market a»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted two separate gatherings of IOF soldiers and vehicles in Ainata and Al-Bayyada with artillery shells and a rocket salvo: Military Media Statements 37, 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted two separate gatherings of IOF soldiers and vehicles in Ainata and Al-Bayyada with artillery shells and a rocke»»»
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»»»
Training and Development Center boosts readiness for professional licensing
Tribune News Network Doha The Training and Development Center has reinforced its operational readiness to support the educational sector in meeting professional licensing requirements, while ensuring the continuity of high-quality training programmes. As part of the preparations, the centre has imp»»»
Qatar’s strong fundamentals shine amid regional tensions: Fitch
Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar continues to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, Fitch Ratings has said in a report. Fitch placed Qatar’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) and Local-Currency (LTLC) Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of ‘AA’, reflecti»»»
Qatar flays attack on UAE embassy in Damascus
Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the acts of rioting and attacks that targeted the United Arab Emirates’ embassy and the headquarters of its mission in the Syrian capital, Damascus, along with the violations of the sanctity of di»»»
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»»»
Qatar Charity distributes food baskets to vulnerable families in Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity’s team in Sudan has completed the distribution of food baskets to 15,708 beneficiaries, with generous support from philanthropists in Qatar. Beneficiaries included families of sponsored orphans, as well as vulnerable and displaced households across four Sudan»»»
ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme, Licorne Gulf Holding bring Chinese Sci-Tech Enterprises to Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The “ZhongGuanCun-Gulf Cooperation Council States Innovation Incubation Service” (ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme) recently organised the ZGC-Gulf Conference for AI Industry in Beijing.During the Conference, ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme signed a cooperation »»»
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»»»
Qatar condemns attacks targeting UAE Embassy in Damascus
Doha: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the riots and attacks targeting the Embassy of the sisterly United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus as well as the violation of the inviolability of diplomatic missions that accomp»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the Israeli army’s early warning equipment on Mount Hermon using a squadron of attack drones: Military Media Statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Israeli army’s early warning equipment on Mount Hermon using a squadron of attack drones: Military Media St»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the Israeli settlement of Nahariya and a gathering of IOF soldiers and vehicles in the town of Al-Bayyada with rocket barrages: Military Media Statements 33, 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Israeli settlement of Nahariya and a gathering of IOF soldiers and vehicles in the town of Al-Bayyada with »»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established headquarters of the artillery battalion command of the 146th Division, south of the settlement of Kabri, with a squadron of attack drones: Military Media Statement 32 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established headquarters of the artillery battalion command of the 146th Division, south of the settl»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted Israeli occupation army military vehicles in the Jneijel Heights area of Al-Qantara, another one in the Sidr area of Ainata with artillery fire: Military Media Statements 29, 30 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted another gathering of IOF soldiers and vehicles on Tal Al-Sal’a Hill in the town of Al-Qantara with artillery fire: Military Media Statement 28 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted another gathering of IOF soldiers and vehicles on Tal Al-Sal’a Hill in the town of Al-Qantara with artillery fi»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers and vehicles in the town of Rshaf with artillery shells: Military Media Statement 27 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers and vehicles in the town of Rshaf with artillery shells: Milita»»»
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»»»
Israel army urges evacuation of Syria-Lebanon crossing ahead of strikes
The Israeli military said on Saturday it would strike the main crossing between Syria and Lebanon, urging people to evacuate immediately. Israel has carried out strikes across Lebanon and launched a ground invasion in the south since March 2, when the Iran-backed Hezbollah entered the war in the Mi»»»
Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: Iraq Exempt from Strait of Hormuz Restrictions
The central headquarters of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya announced that Iraq is exempt from the restrictions imposed on the Strait of Hormuz, noting that these measures apply only to hostile nations. The statement emphasized full respect for Iraq’s national sovereignty and praised the Iraqi people for t»»»
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, »»»
Qatar condemns attack on United Arab Emirates embassy in Damascus
Doha: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the acts of rioting and attacks targeting the embassy of the brotherly United Arab Emirates and the residence of its head of mission in the capital, Damascus, and the accompanying violation of the sanctity of diplomatic »»»
Improved dam filling rates: Towards better governance of water resources in Tunisia
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - The water situation in Tunisia has recorded noteworthy improvement, with the filling rate of northern dams reaching nearly 68%, representing a positive sign foreshadowing resolution of the water crisis, notably as the...»»»
Treti Mart Top-of-the-List Candidate for Stara Zagora Takes Part in Lazarus Saturday Tradition
Boyanka Yankova, the top-of-the-list candidate of the Treti Mart (March 3) coalition for Stara Zagora, took part in young girls' traditional round of visits to homes in the Kolyo Ganchev neighborhood for Lazarus Saturday, the coalition told BTA. The participating girls filled the streets with songs»»»
Four solar power plants with total capacity of 8 MW inaugurated in Medenine
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - Four photovoltaic solar power plants in the Medenine Governorate, each with a capacity of 2 MW, entered production Saturday, as part of the fifth round of the licencing system issued by the Ministry of Energy on October 17,...»»»
Iran Blasts US-Israeli Bombardment of Universities, Killing of Scientists
The US and Israel have attacked more than 30 Iranian universities since the start of this war, and murdered over 60 professors since June 2025, Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaee Sarraf told Sputnik. “These professors…did not die as a result of a single attack or bombing. T»»»
MP Candidates of MRF in Silistra Meet with Residents of Dichevo Village
Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) candidates for MPs from the 20th Multi-Member Constituency - Silistra (on the Danube) met with residents of the northeastern village of Dichevo, the party’s campaign headquarters announced Saturday. The locals expressed pride that the party’s top-of-the-list c»»»
Heavy clouds with scattered rain Saturday night
Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - Saturday night’s weather will be at times heavily cloudy over the western regions, with some scattered rain, later locally affecting the southeast. Elsewhere, there will be passing clouds with a possibility of local fog...»»»
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»»»
Israeli flag near UN post in Lebanon puts peacekeepers at risk, a spokesman says
The IDF has erected an Israeli flag beside a UN peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon, a move that could draw fire on peacekeepers, the body has warned. The incident comes amid escalating exchanges between Israeli forces and Lebanon-based Hezbollah along the border, which have increasingly draw»»»