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Russian airstrikes kill at least seven people in Ukraine overnight
Dnipro bore the brunt of the attacks but Odesa and Kharkiv were also targeted in largest onslaught for several daysRussian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people overnight, including five in the city of Dnipro, Ukrainian local authorities have said.Reports say that at least 34 people have been injured in the strikes, which lasted “practically all night”, according to Dnipropetrovsk regional head Oleksandr Hanzha. The bodies of four people were found in the ruins of...
Afghans in Qatar can return 'with full confidence', says Taliban govt
The Taliban government said on Saturday that Afghans who fled to Qatar, fearing reprisals over their collaboration with US forces, may return home “with full confidence”. The administration of US President Donald Trump, which has made a sweeping crackdown on immigration a signature policy, had given a March 31 deadline to close a camp where more than 1,100 Afghans were staying at a former US base in Qatar. Afghans have been going through the base for processing while seeking to move to the Unite...
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says Updated on: April 25, 2026 / 8:53 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The U.S. military launched a strike Friday on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people, according to U.S. Southern Command.No U.S. military forces were harmed in the operation, it said in a statement on X late Friday.U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explo...
UAE’s Gargash says didn’t expect Iran to attack, reveals long-term impact of regional war
In an honest and detailed discussion, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, spoke candidly about the impact of the ongoing US-Iran war at the 18th edition of the World Policy Conference in Montreux, France.The 30-minute session saw the UAE official delve into what he thought would happen in the long-term and even in the coming weeks.Gargash, who has been vocal about the nation's stance on this war since the conflict began, said he believes the issues...
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Qatar strongly condemns drone attack on Kuwaiti border posts launched from Iraq
The State of Qatar has condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of two northern land border posts in the State of Kuwait by drones launched from the Republic of Iraq, describing it as a blatant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and a serious threat to regional security and stability.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a statement carried by Qatar News Agency (QNA) on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need for Iraq to a...
Mojtaba Khamenei leads Iran from the shadows as tensions persist
Tehran: Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has remained largely absent from the public eye since assuming leadership following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israel strike on February 28, the New York Times reported.According to the report, which cited an Iranian official, no video or audio recordings of the new leader have been released. Instead, his directives are exclusively shared via social media posts or read aloud on state television. The re...
Independence could help Scotland’s energy work for the country – Swinney
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‘Scale and coordination of Mali attacks appear unprecedented’
Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are being reported in cities across the country.
Baroness Camilla Cavendish says Keir Starmer has 'made a terrible mistake' and 'should reinstate' sacked Olly Robbins amid Mandelson fallout
Baroness Camilla Cavendish says Keir Starmer has 'made a terrible mistake' and 'should reinstate' sacked Olly Robbins amid Mandelson falloutGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By ELIZABETH IVENS Published: 13:38, 25 April 2026 | Updated: 13:39, 25 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Wife of ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone 'buys £35million ocean view mansion in Portugal' in country's 'largest ever private house sale'
Wife of ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone 'buys £35million ocean view mansion in Portugal' in country's 'largest ever private house sale'By GERARD COUZENS and AIDAN RADNEDGE, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:34, 25 April 2026 | Updated: 13:34, 25 April 2026 e-mail View comments
White House Sends Team to Pakistan as Iran Balks at Talks
President Donald Trump has sent envoys to Pakistan with the intention of meeting with Iranian officials, while Tehran sounded a pessimistic tone on the prospects for talks to end the eight-week war roiling the global economy. Bloomberg News Deputy UAE Bureau Chief Abeer Abu Omar, Washington Correspondent Josh Wingrove and Senior Reporter Dan Strumpf join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
Flights resume at Tehran airport as US-Iran ceasefire holds
International flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, after weeks of disruption by the war
How giving back makes a day off special for volunteers in Dubai
Dubai: While many workers choose to relax on their day off, a group of volunteers have decided to spend their time making a difference for the community. Instead of a day of rest, 27 Filipino Social Club (Filsoc) volunteers have come together today at the Dubai Club for People of Determination to help out at “Gift It Forward,” a special marketplace designed to support low-income communities.The initiative, led by Dubai Holding in partnership with the Community Development Authority, has bro...
Britain and France should lead new European NATO without help from the US, says ex-chief
Britain and France should lead new European NATO without help from the US, says ex-chief Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy CAITLIN LENG Published: 13:08, 25 April 2026 | Updated: 13:09, 25 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments
Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura KuenssbergSunday with Laura KuenssbergBBC"We're living the dream," a minister jokes. Labour might have to rely on black humour over the next couple of weeks.Each day brings a vast set of elections closer - local tests in England, and national ballots in Wales and Scotland - votes another cabinet minister frets "will be a disaster"....
AAP implosion: BJP gains RS numbers, but will it be advantage Congress in Punjab?
The AAP, as expected, reacted very strongly to this development and accused the BJP of “Operation Lotus”, a term used to define saffron party engineered defections of political rivals. AAP leader Sanjay Singh alleged that central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were misused to pressure and break away AAP leaders. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of betraying Punjab, which is ruled by AAP and goes to assembly polls next year.
'Gaddar' sprayed on walls of Harbhajan Singh's house day after BJP switch
Gaddar sprayed on walls of Harbhajan Singhs house day after BJP switch
Helps the rich, not the poor: Rahul Gandhi puts Mamata, Modi in same bracket
Helps the rich not the poor Rahul Gandhi puts Mamata Modi in same bracket
Handwritten letters, human chain: How Mojtaba Khamenei controls Iran from the shadows
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly leading the country through a secret "human chain" of handwritten letters to evade US and Israeli detection. This comes amid unprecedented security measures, with senior officials avoiding visits due to assassination fears following a reported US-Israel strike that gravely injured him.