France no longer hostile nation? After Macron snubs Trump, Iran allows ship to pass Hormuz

A French-owned container ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a possible sign that Iran may no longer view France as a hostile nation after President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict.The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by French shipping group CMA CGM, crossed the strategic waterway on April 2, according to MarineTraffic…

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Japan-led mission uncovers asteroid with all 5 ‘letters’ of DNA, breakthrough for understanding life’s origins |

Researchers detected the building blocks of DNA in samples collected from asteroid Ryugu/ (Image credit: JAXA, University of Tokyo) A detailed analysis of samples returned from the asteroid Ryugu has revealed the presence of all five canonical “letters” of DNA and RNA, a finding scientists say strengthens the case that the basic ingredients for life…

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‘Complete annihilation of Microsoft, Nvidia … ‘: Iran warns US after Trump threatens to strike bridges, power plants

A day after reportedly hitting an Amazon facility in Bahrain, Iran on Friday warned that all ICT companies in the region remiained a target“Should the US proceed with its threats concerning Iran’s power plant facilities, the following retaliatory measures shall be promptly enacted. All power plants, energy infrastructure, and information and communication technology of the…

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Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing elected as President

Min Aung Hlaing has been elected president of Myanmar after winning a parliamentary vote dominated by pro-military lawmakers, formalising his control over the country five years after leading a coup against an elected government.The 69-year-old general secured the presidency following a vote in a parliament largely controlled by the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party…

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Watch: Kuwait refinery on fire after another Iranian drone attack, operations under threat

Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s key oil facility at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery on Friday, triggering fires at the site, Kuwait’s state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said, adding that no injuries were reported.The company said firefighters were working to control the blazes following the attack, which marks another escalation in strikes on critical energy infrastructure in the Gulf…

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Dubai Church Mass Suspension: Dubai suspends church masses during holy week until further notice amid rising security concerns | World News

No church masses until further notice in Dubai amid security concerns during holy week / Image: file Dubai’s Catholic churches suspended all masses and parish activities effective Friday, April 3, 2026, following official safety directives issued amid heightened regional tensions. The decision, confirmed by multiple parishes, comes during Holy Week, the most significant period in…

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Another round of Liberation day tariffs? Trump slaps patented drugs with 100% tariff, lowers duties for steel, aluminium

A year after the Liberation Day tariffs, US President Donald Trump has rolled out another set of duties, this time targeting medicines and key metals. The move is aimed towards pushing companies to manufacture within the US. The new measures impose tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper, strengthening efforts to boost domestic production.The announcements come…

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