Since rising to power in 2014, Yemen’s Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, has systematically entrenched itself within the education system, rewriting curricula, renaming schools, and embedding ideological programs. Classrooms have become a frontline in a broader struggle over identity and influence, and»»»

For decades, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) built a strategy around one narrow stretch of water — the Strait of Hormuz, just 33km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point, yet carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s oil every day. It was designed as a trap. Mines seeded beneath the surfa»»»

Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), represented by MP Badr Eddine Gammoudi, participated on Wednesday online in the works of the 41st Session of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union's Executive Committee. Chaired by...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Research led by Aspetar, in collaboration with global experts, has published two comprehensive scientific reviews outlining a practical framework for national teams preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. »»»

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket flies by the pink moon at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 12, 2025. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- April's full pink moon, the first full moon of spring, will be visible Wednesday night. Peak viewing will be around 10:11 p.m. Wedn»»»

The political noise around the agreement signed by Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 30 in Kyiv has largely drowned out what the document actually says. The caretaker government has since published the full text, and the picture it paints is considerably »»»

Two men who posted on social media incriminating videos of themselves doing illegal motorbike stunts have been identified and face prosecution for reckless driving and incitement to crime, authorities said Wednesday. A police statement said the men, aged 29 and 23, had uploaded footage of themselve»»»

UAE residents have received a mobile alert from the Ministry of Defence confirming that the situation in the country is currently safe, following earlier warnings about potential missile threats. The message, sent across the UAE, thanked residents for their cooperation and reassured the public that»»»

For decades, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) built a strategy around one narrow stretch of water — the Strait of Hormuz, just 33km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point, yet carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s oil every day. It was designed as a trap. Mines seeded beneath the surfa»»»

A message from Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, to Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem, thanking him for condolences over the death of his father, “leader of the Islamic Revolution,” came at a pivotal moment of regional escalation, giving it clear political weight and signaling messages»»»

The United Arab Emirates is getting ready to become the first Gulf nation to commit its military to the US-Israeli war against Iran, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing Arab officials. Since the start of the conflict a month ago, the UAE has been hit by some 2,500 Iranian missiles and dron»»»

Egypt will extend the opening hours for shops, malls, and restaurants until 11 PM between April 10 and April 13 to mark upcoming Christian holidays, the cabinet announced on Wednesday. The decision, approved during a weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, shifts the closing time»»»

Egypt has pledged to finance and mobilise funding for water-related infrastructure on the Nile basin in Uganda, according to a joint communiqué issued on Wednesday following high-level ministerial talks in Cairo. The Egyptian side reaffirmed its readiness to provide the funding through the Nile Dev»»»

MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, the master developer of integrated mega cities in New Cairo, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy’s Gruppo GKSD, an international leader in healthcare provision, investment, design and engineering, construction, procurement, and envir»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, amid ongoing regional hostilities. Authorities have urged residents to stay in safe locations, follow verified government updates, and remain alert as the»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has apprehended a company for discharging treated sewage water into an agricultural area, taking the necessary legal measures against the violator. In a statement, the ministry stressed that such actions constitute a serious breach with harmful c»»»

A major dispute has erupted in Poland’s largest public IT tender, worth PLN 1.86 billion, for equipping schools with AI labs. NASK and the Ministry of Digital Affairs reported bidder Galaxy to prosecutors over suspected use of non-authentic certificates. The investigation concerns possible document»»»

Asseco Poland reported a record net profit of PLN 1.14 bln in 2025, up 119% y/y, supported partly by one-off transactions but also strong organic growth. Revenues rose 12% to PLN 16.78 bln, and operating profit increased by 11%. The company holds strong cash reserves and plans a record dividend of »»»

Hey, good news! The EU has found a new source of desperately needed gas amid the current energy crunch. The bad news? It’s in the US. So it will serve America, first. With Europe getting any sloppy seconds that Daddy Trump feels like overcharging it for when he isn’t threatening to invade. It’ll be»»»

Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev has warned that inflation risks are increasingly driven by geopolitical developments, stressing that Bulgaria remains firmly anchored within the European institutional and political framework. He made the remarks during a meeting with heads of diplomat»»»

Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Wednesday's session down 0.09% to 15,351.16 points with a relatively high volume of TND 8.3 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. SIAME shares were the best performers after rising by 5.9% to TND 3.250,...»»»

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»»»

Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest flight carrier, has resumed flights to some destinations in the Middle East after weeks of disruption caused by the conflict in the region. Mesfin Tasew, group chief executive officer (CEO) of Ethiopian Airlines, said on Tuesday that the airline has»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” has announced the commencement of container terminal operations at Jubail Commercial Port under a privatization contract with Saudi Global Ports (SGP), backed by private sector investments exceeding SAR2 billion ($533 million). The new move is in line with the obj»»»

Dubai: Signs are growing that Donald Trump may be preparing to wind down the war with Iran — even as the fate of the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved — raising the risk that a quick exit could translate into a strategic setback. According to CNN, US officials have indicated Washington may not ta»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Surface-to-Air Missiles Challenge Israeli Superiority, Heavy Rocket Salvos Strike Enemy 01-04-2026 19:55 PM In the context of t»»»

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".»»»

When a hiker fell from a 55-meter (180-foot) waterfall in wild New Zealand bush, rescuers were forced to evacuate the badly hurt woman without her dog, which couldn't be found. After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, border collie Molly was flown to safety by a helicopter pilot wh»»»

Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - Tunisia's Ambassador to France Dhia Khaled on Wednesday paid a working visit to the Tunisian Consular Agency in Bordeaux, inaugurated last January, accompanied by Tunisian Consul in Toulouse Zied Hamdi, head of the consular...»»»

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»»»

The caretaker government is drafting a regular budget proposal to be submitted if the next parliament fails to form a governing majority, caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski said on Wednesday. Speaking in a television interview, Klisurski said the draft had not yet been completed, but wo»»»

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»»»

In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which »»»

Average prices of new apartments in Poland remain stable in most cities, except for Warsaw and Poznań, where they continue to rise. This increase is not due to widespread price hikes by developers, but rather changes in the structure of available listings, as cheaper units are disappearing and bein»»»

Poland has entered a fiscal shock with a public finance deficit exceeding pandemic levels despite solid economic growth. In 2025, the deficit reached 7.2% of GDP and public debt rose to 59.7%, nearing the critical 60% threshold. Unlike during COVID-19, the deficit is not driven by crisis support bu»»»

The Raben Group is celebrating 35 years of presence in the Polish transport and logistics market. Since launching its operations on April 1, 1991, the company has consistently developed its competencies, building a strong position as one of the leaders in the TSL sector. This anniversary coincides »»»

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»»»

Bilivan consumers have felt the impact of contaminated gasoline. More than 10,000 vehicle owners, including long-distance transport operators and private drivers, have reported severe engine damage. File Photo by Luis Gandarilas/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Bolivia's government, led by President Rodrigo Pa»»»

DOHA: Qatar's Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has identified five unlicensed offices arranging Umrah, a minor Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the ministry said. The offices were discovered during routine inspection tours carried out by the ministry's Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department as part of »»»

The surge in volumes was driven by the war; however, as risks escalate in the Gulf region, a sustained opportunity could emerge—provided Pakistan is prepared for it, Ali Khizar, Director of Research at Business Recorder, told Sputnik. Pakistan's ports are handling 10 to 15 times their normal transs»»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the investigation into the oil spill is ongoing. Authorities reported retrieving more than 800 tons of waste across more than 373 miles of coastline. Photo by Mario Guzman/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Fishing communities in the Gulf of Mexico are facing heavy econom»»»

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»»»

A dense wave of African dust has swept across Crete, particularly affecting the wider Iraklio area, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting air traffic. Three inbound international flights scheduled to land at Iraklio’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport on Wednesday were diverted to alternative de»»»

A Thessaloniki court on Wednesday convicted two men in a revenge porn case involving an influencer that was held behind closed doors due to the nature of the charges. The former partner of influencer Ioanna Touni and a friend of his were given suspended prison sentences after being convicted of mal»»»

Doha: As part of ongoing oversight efforts, the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs conducted periodic inspection tours. These operations resulted in the detection of five unlicensed Umrah tour operating offices working without official permits; necessa»»»

Dubai has introduced a package of transport-related incentives, including fee exemptions and discounts, aimed at supporting families and enhancing quality of life, authorities said. The initiative, aligned with the National Family Growth Agenda 2031, follows an agreement between the Ministry of Fam»»»

Bulgaria has the potential and ambition to play an active role in the energy security of Southeastern Europe, President Iliana Iotova said after meeting US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, the President's press secretariat said here Wednesday. The talks focused on regional energy diversific»»»

France expects its plans for a €70bn expansion of its nuclear energy industry will be a “major contributor” to the EU’s electricity production, Paris said after the EU Commission announced a state aid probe into the project on Tuesday (31 March). “France’s new nuclear energy sector will, in the com»»»