A species of small fish has been observed by the thousands climbing a vertical waterfall 15 meters (50 feet) tall in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a behavior that illustrates the surprising and ingenious ways animals can adapt to extreme environments. The researchers documented how this speci»»»

Iran's hardline judiciary chief on Tuesday urged courts to speed up verdicts linked to the US-Israeli war, including capital punishment, as activists sounded the alarm about surging hangings of convicts seen as political prisoners. Since the war began on February 28, Iran has hanged seven people in»»»

‌French nationals Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are "free and on their way to France after three and a half years of detention in Iran", President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday in a post on X, adding that Oman had mediated their release. The couple had been held by Iran since 2022 on charges of»»»

Caretaker Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov told a press conference here on Tuesday that he proposed to the Council of Ministers that it revoke the government’s decision finalizing the procedure for selecting a new European Prosecutor from Bulgaria at the national level. This matter is on the age»»»

The Central Election Commission has adopted a decision setting out the conditions and procedures for real-time video monitoring and video recording in district election commissions after the end of election day during the counting of votes and the filling of the tally sheets for the April 19 parlia»»»

A member of the Order Maintenance Unit, a specialized force of the National Civil Police, guards inmates at the Terrorism Confinement Center, of Cecot, maximum-security prison in San Salvador, El Salvador, in January. File photo by Rodrigo Sura/EEPA April 7 (UPI) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petr»»»

While the US is stepping up attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, the Hormuz Strait toll scheme in yuans and stablecoins is gaining steam. Iran's strategy "significantly weakens 'maximum pressure' by bypassing dollar-based systems," Dr. Alam Saleh, a political analyst at the Center for Arab a»»»

Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday peace talks held in China between Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt cross-border fighting between the two neighbors have been constructive. The talks began last week in the western Chinese city of Urumqi following an invitation by China, in an effort to st»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened to jail the journalist who first reported the details of a rescue mission for the two crew members of the US F-15E Strike Eagle which was shot down over Iran last week, unless they reveal the source of their information. Speaking at a White House press confe»»»

More than a month into the war with Iran, Washington is confronting the strategic nightmare it tried to avoid. What began as a campaign that many in the US and Israel appear to have imagined as short, punishing, and politically manageable has instead become prolonged, expensive, globally destabiliz»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar has participated in the third meeting of an Arab expert committee to update the Arab Model Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The committee features experts and representatives from ministries of justice, interior, health, and relevant authorities»»»

A man wanted in Serbia for alleged participation in a string of gangland morders has been arrested in southern Athens, authorities said Tuesday. A police statement said the 40-year-old suspect was taken into custody in Voula on April 2, on the basis of an international arrest warrant from Serbia. H»»»

Bulgaria's Constitutional Court on Tuesday unanimously issued a decision dismissing a petition from the Varna Court of Appeal regarding a Judicial System Act provision on the term in office of an acting prosecutor general or a supreme court president. The Court decided that the performance of the f»»»

A banned books display is seen at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California on Sept. 22, 2022. A 2023 Iowa law banning LGBTQ books and topics from being discussed in public schools is taking effect after an appeals court lifted an injunction against it on Tuesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | Li»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Tuesday with the heads of subgroups in an inter-departmental expert working group set up to examine the justifiability of Serbia's approach to nuclear power development to discuss preparation of studies in the firs»»»

A Bulgaria-based criminal network that targeted elderly people in northern Greece through phone scams managed to make more than €600,000 from 41 victims, police said Tuesday. A police statement said authorities were seeking a 48-year-old foreign national who coordinated the fraudulent operation, to»»»

Tunis, April 7 (TAP) – TAP news agency will start operating Wednesday a 40 kVA (approx. 32-40 kW) photovoltaic plant at its headquarters- a move that will help cover about 70% of its annual energy consumption and mark a milestone in its transition...»»»

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, met on Tuesday with Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, who is visiting the country. According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), they disc»»»

Share: If U.S. threats go unenforced, Iran won’t just test Washington—it will control the world’s most critical chokepoint. Donald Trump has once again drawn a red line—this time giving Iran a deadline to agree to a deal, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or face severe consequences. But this is not the»»»

US President Donald Trump threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran showed no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening, Washington time. Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. in Washington - 3:30 a.m. in Tehran - to end its blockade of Gulf o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the occupied city of Acre with a barrage of rock»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters launched at 13:20 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 an aerial attack using swarms of loitering drones targeting gatherings »»»

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov has submitted a request to the Supreme Judicial Council Prosecutors Chamber for the launch of disciplinary proceedings against Emilia Rusinova and her dismissal as acting Sofia City prosecutor, Yankulov told a media briefing on Tuesday. The request is reas»»»

Skopje, 6 April 2026 (MIA) - The total value of exported goods from the Republic of North Macedonia in the period January – February 2026 amounted to EUR 1.26 billion, a 2.4-percent increase compared to the same period last year. The value of imported goods in the same period was EUR 1.18 billion, »»»

Israel's emergency services said three people were lightly injured on Tuesday after over 20 alerts sounded throughout the day, warning of incoming missiles from Iran or rocket fire from Lebanon. In the coastal town of Nahariya, less than 10 kilometers (six miles) from Israel's northern border with »»»

Türkiye and Syria are accelerating cooperation between their central banks, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said on Tuesday, adding that Syria’s central bank governor will meet Turkish banking ‌regulators. Speaking at ‌a business ‌forum, ⁠Bolat said closer ⁠banking ties and the entry of Turkish lenders i»»»

A court in Bishkek handed down a verdict in a criminal case on child trafficking and abusive acts against minors. The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the SCNS, in September 2024, as part of the investigation, a citizen of Kazakhstan identif»»»

Amman, Apr. 7 (SANA) A trilateral meeting held in Amman brought together Syrian Minister of Transport Yarub Badr, Jordanian Minister of Transport Nidal al-Qatamin, and Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, resulting in the signing of agreements and memorandums of und»»»

The rare Aigul flower, a symbol of Batken region listed in the Red Book of Endangered Species, has come into bloom in Batken region. The press service of the Presidential Envoy in the region reported. According to the statement, the flower grows on mountain slopes and is distinguished by its long l»»»

Doha, Qatar: Children’s literature holds a unique ability to shape values in subtle yet lasting ways. In her latest release, The Invisible Crowns, published by Dar Al Sharq, author Ghada Kofa presents a heartfelt story that reminds young readers of a simple but profound truth: kindness is the trues»»»

Tunis, April 7 (TAP) - The Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (French: CCITF) is set to publish a white paper in June 2026 to serve as a model for the business of tomorrow, said CCITF Secretary-General Mohamed Louzir. "This white...»»»

Tunis, April 7 (TAP) - In a relatively dynamic market, the benchmark index closed Tuesday’s session in positive territory, posting a 0.19% gain to 15,441.14 points, with a trading volume of TND 8.5 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie...»»»

Oil prices are up again on Tuesday on the heels of President Donald Trump posting on social media "a whole civilization will die tonight," discussing Iran and his deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Oil prices are up again on Tuesday on t»»»

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE tomorrow, with conditions expected to turn cloudier by night and a chance of rainfall in some western areas by Thursday morning. In its daily update, the NCM said winds will freshen during the »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in a house in the town of Taybeh with a drone and a missile stri»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the occupied city of Safed and in the settlement»»»

Naryn Free Economic Zone (FEZ) has been granted full membership in the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) with voting rights. The press service of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the agency, this marks an important step toward stren»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed the 29 March–2 April 2026 trading week with a mixed but volatile performance, as a steep foreign-led sell-off at the start of the period was followed by a strong mid-week rebound before profit-taking resumed on Thursday. By the close on 2 April, the benchmark EGX»»»

1 of 3 | Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomes Vice President JD Vance in front of his office, the former Carmelite Monastery in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, in this handout photo from Orban's communications team. Vance is on a two-day visit to Hungary. Photo by Akos Kaiser/EPA April 7 (UPI»»»

Ainura Akhmedzhanova, Director of the Kyrgyz Accreditation Center under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, is participating in the 1st International Halal Accreditation Congress, which is held from April 6 to 8, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey. The Ministry of Economy’s press service reported. The Congr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted gatherings of IOF vehicles and soldiers in the Taybeh project with rocket barrages and artillery shells and str»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted IOF gatherings in the town of Maroun Al-Ras, around the Moussa Abbas complex and the Tahrir Triangle in Bint Jb»»»

Tourists walking an a beach near Vartholomio in the western Peloponnese have found and handed over to authorities a kilogram of cocaine, state ERT television reported Monday. ERT said the drugs were discovered on Sunday afternoon and sent for testing to a state laboratory. Police with sniffer dogs »»»

New Delhi: An Indian court has sentenced nine policemen to death for the torture and killing of a father and son in 2020 who were detained for allegedly breaching Covid lockdown rules. The additional district judge in Madurai, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, found the officers guilty in the cu»»»

The Russian oil tanker Anatoli Kolodkin steers into Matanzas Bay, Cuba, on March 31, marking the island's first major oil shipment in three months. The United States did not intervene, despite its announced blockade of Russian oil headed to he island nation. Photo by EPA April 7 (UPI) -- A floating»»»

Ever wonder what it’d be like to ride with the authorities? Well, Dubai is giving you that opportunity. The city’s police is launching a cycling initiative called “Ride with Police” in partnership with Dubai Autodrome, this Wednesday. So what will this initiative entail? Every Wednesday throughout »»»

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon launched on Tuesday a meticulously coordinated wave of strikes across the occupied territories under the codename “Operation Eaten Straw,” demonstrating unprecedented precision and operational intensity. The attacks targeted Israeli military and strategic s»»»

Washington, April 7 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday escalated his rhetoric toward Iran, warning of imminent strikes on key infrastructure if no political progress is made before a deadline set for later in the day. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, “A whole civilizat»»»

Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation’s transport minister, Bimal Rathnayake, has said. Rathnayake told TASS on Monday that “energy is our priority today,” adding that the U»»»

Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov, the co-chairs of Yes, Bulgaria, part of the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria coalition, have rejected Rumen Radev's claims that the caretaker government is illegitimate and that its request for European Commission support against hybrid threats during »»»