Report: Iran talks show glimmer of progress as Trump deadline looms
Progress has been made in the past 24 hours in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, though reaching a ceasefire deal by U.S. President Donald Trump's 8pm ET deadline still looks like a long shot, a U.S. official, an Israeli official and two other sources with knowledge of the talks told U.S.»»»
GERB Does Not Make Promises but Shows Results, Party Leader Says in Varna
GERB does not make promises but shows what it has achieved while in government, party leader Boyko Borissov said at a campaign event in Varna, on the Black Sea, on Tuesday. He highlighted that the Black Sea Motorway project is at an advanced stage and will be completed, with the key question being »»»
Nebenzia After Failed UNSC Resolution: Russia Condemns US-Israeli Aggression on Iran
UNITED NATIONS, (Sputnik) - Russia condemns the ongoing joint US-Israeli military aggression on Iran, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Tuesday following the failure of a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on the Strait of Hormuz. "The Russian Federation voted a»»»
Chile backs Argentina’s sovereignty claim over Falkland Islands - UPI.com
Chile called for Argentina and the United Kingdom to resume negotiations to reach “as soon as possible” a peaceful and definitive solution to the dispute over the Falkland Islands..Photo by heidemsy/Pixabay April 7 (UPI) -- Chilean President José Antonio Kast expressed support for Argentina's sover»»»
Sofronijevic meets with representatives of China's Shandong Hi-Speed Group
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Aleksandra Sofronijevic met with a delegation of China's Shandong Hi-Speed Group corporation on Tuesday to discuss implementation of ongoing infrastructure projects and opportunities for further strengthening of strategic c»»»
Thousands of Small Fish Defy Gravity to Climb Congo Waterfall
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»»»
White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran
The White House denied Tuesday that remarks by Vice President JD Vance about military operations in Iran had contained any suggestion of a U.S. nuclear strike against the Islamic republic. After Vance said U.S. forces have tools they "so far haven't decided to use" to enforce a dramatic ultimatum f»»»
Why Iran is becoming Trump’s ‘forever war’
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»»»
Djedovic Handanovic: By 2032, Serbia could be ready to build nuclear power plant
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»»»
Qatar, Cyprus foreign ministers discuss developments
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»»»
Justice Minister Yankulov: Acting Sofia City Prosecutor Should Be Fired over "Close Contact" with Notorious Power Broker
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»»»
January-February external trade up: statistics
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, »»»
Court in Bishkek sentences defendants in child trafficking and abuse case - | 24.KG
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»»»
UAE weather alert: dust, strong winds and possible rain on April 8th
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 »»»
Naryn FEZ becomes full member of WFZO with voting rights - | 24.KG
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»»»
Ride with Police at Dubai Autodrome
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 »»»
Environment Regulator Launches New Penalty Procedure against Bobov Dol TPP for Air Pollution
Responding to alerts about ambient air pollution, experts of the Sofia Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water carried out a non-routine inspection of the Bobov Dol Thermoelectric Power Plant on Monday, the Ministry of Environment and Water said on Tuesday. The inspectors found diffuse emiss»»»
Ostrich on a side quest: runaway big bird sprints on Thai highway
Bangkok: A pet ostrich went for a speedy jaunt down a busy Thai highway on Tuesday, before being returned safe and sound to its enclosure at an animal-themed cafe. The six-month-old male ostrich raced along a three-lane highway in Thailand's coastal Chonburi province as cars and trucks sped by the »»»
Vucic: Individual who was to damage gas pipeline had rank in their country's army
BELGRADE - Serbian authorities have information that the individual who was to damage the Turkish Stream international gas pipeline near Kanjiza, northern Serbia, had a military rank in their country's army, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday. Two large packages of explosives with d»»»
Savings and Real Estate Bank discusses with Chinese company ways of cooperation in implementation of development projects
The Minister of Housing and Reconstruction, Essam Al-Tamouni, discussed yesterday, with the Chairman of the Savings and Real Estate Investment Bank and representatives of a Chinese company, ways of joint cooperation in the implementation of a number of development projects within the country. The»»»
Is Another Crisis Coming? Bulgaria’s Central Bank Chief Flags Inflation Spiral Risk
Bulgaria recorded only a limited and one-off increase in inflation after joining the euro on January 1, with the impact estimated at 0.3% to 0.4%, Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev said in an interview with Reuters. He stressed that the effect was in line with Croatia’s experience and »»»
Exposed: Fugitive lawmaker’s $13-million ghost flood cash trail in the Philippines
Manila: Bombshell testimony in the Philippines’ ghost flood control mega-scandal has unmasked a staggering ₱802 million ($13.3 million) money trail linking a fugitive lawmaker to a shady construction firm, as prosecutors tighten the noose on corruption plaguing disaster infrastructure. Cash flood f»»»
Trump's election order, SAVE Act, rely on 'flawed' system - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump is pursuing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting in federal elections, both with an executive order and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act that is being mulled by U.S. Congress. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Preside»»»
Pakistani expats rally behind UAE, offer volunteer support
Dubai: Pakistani expatriates across the United Arab Emirates have pledged unwavering support to the country’s leadership, offering to volunteer their services and stand ready in any capacity as regional tensions persist. At a solidarity gathering held in Dubai under the “One Nation, One Family” cam»»»
Dubai's Al Mamzar Corniche with first women-only beach, night swimming nears completion
Dubai: Dubai is putting the finishing touches on what will be one of its most distinctive coastal destinations: the Al Mamzar Corniche development, which will introduce the city's first public beach dedicated exclusively to women, complete with facilities for night swimming. The project hit 88% com»»»
Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan
Melbourne: Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and media reported on Tuesday. Police have not confirmed the name of the 47-year-old former sol»»»
Why Kanye West has been banned from entering the UK for Wireless Festival?
Dubai: Controversial American rapper Kanye West, known now as Ye, has been reportedly blocked from entering the United Kingdom ahead of his planned headline performance at London’s Wireless Festival, following mounting backlash over his past antisemitic remarks and public conduct. Here's the breakd»»»
Board of Directors of National Bank of Romania has decided to keep the monetary policy rate at 6.50%
”Based on the assessments and data currently available, as well as given the very high level of uncertainty, the NBR Board of Directors decided at its meeting today, April 7, 2026, to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50% per annum. At the same time, it was decided to maintain the int»»»
Al Ain snack shop closed over safety violations
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of Al Domyati Snacks branch in Al Ain for violating food safety regulations. The establishment, which holds commercial licence number (CN-5531477), was found to be in breach of Law No. 2 o»»»
Hezbollah fighters have been engaged in ongoing, intense clashes with an Israeli force on the eastern outskirts of Bint Jbeil since Tuesday noon, using light and medium weapons while also launching rockets and artillery, including a direct missile strike that successfully hit a Merkava tank: Military Media Statement 26 - 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 have been engaged in ongoing, intense clashes with an Israeli force on the eastern outskirts of Bint Jbeil since Tuesday»»»
Production begins at Kufra Grain Mill – part of wider effort by NDA to reduce food imports and improve food security
Actual production has begun at the grain mill belonging to the Kufra Production Project, the eastern based branch of the Libyan official state news agency, LANA, reported last Sunday (5 April). The report said this step demonstrates a clear trend towards reviving stalled agricultural and industrial»»»
Parents under scrutiny for taking sick baby from hospital
Greek authorities are investigating a couple that checked their ailing infant out of a hospital in Rhodes, against medical advice. The prosecutor is considering filing charges of exposing a minor to danger against the parents, aged 32 and 30, as part of a preliminary investigation into the unusual »»»
Questions raised by incomplete OPEKEPE file sent to EPPO
Questions have risen over indications that the police’s Internal Affairs Division sent only part of the material it had collected in its investigation into a growing scandal over alleged fraud related to European Union farm subsidies to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). The material i»»»
Prime Minister, Cyprus Foreign Minister discuss regional developments
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, today, April 7, 2026, received HE Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they revi»»»
Qatar, Italy to improve cooperation in education, student exchange programmes
Doha, Qatar: HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, met with HE Paolo Toschi, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar, in the presence of Dr. Batoul Hashem Al-Sayed, Director of the Higher Education Institutions Affairs»»»
Serbia to Produce Drones with Israeli Arms Giant
Serbia has agreed to manufacture drones on its territory in partnership with the Israeli defence giant Elbit Systems, a company that has been criticized for years for its role in Israeli military operations in Gaza and the West Bank, according to the Serbian media portal Balkan Investigative Report»»»
Dubai court upholds dismissal of Dh150,000 compensation claim, rules no abuse of legal rights
Dubai: The Dubai Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling dismissing a Dh150,000 compensation claim, finding no abuse of legal rights and ordering the appellant to bear court costs, legal fees and seizure of the security deposit. The court said the appeal was accepted in form but rejected on»»»
India nuclear breakthrough as fast breeder reactor hits criticality: Why does it matter
Dubai: India has taken a significant step towards long-term energy security after its most advanced nuclear reactor achieved a key milestone, marking progress in a decades-old plan to produce its own nuclear fuel. The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu has attained “cr»»»
Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in Key Diplomatic Talks
The newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Bulgaria, H.E. Elmar Mammadyarov, has officially begun his diplomatic mission after presenting copies of his credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister Radi Naydenov at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to the Azerbaijani embassy.»»»
Southern Route via Caspian Sea: First cargo from Russia to Kyrgyzstan delivered - | 24.KG
The first test shipments of cargo sent via the Southern Route from Russia to Kyrgyzstan across the Caspian Sea have reached their destinations. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daniyar Amangeldiev, said to TASS, commenting on the launch of the alternative tr»»»
Australian soldier decorated for bravery charged with murdering Afghans - UPI.com
Ben Roberts-Smith pictured in March 2022 outside federal court in Sydney during a defamation trial in which he unsuccessfully sued three former Fairfax group newspapers for carrying articles implicating him in war crimes in the Afghanistan war. File photo by Dan Himbrechts/EPA-EFE April 7 (UPI) -- »»»
Try a driverless taxi in Dubai's Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially launched autonomous taxi services in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. The driverless taxis, introduced in partnership with autonomous driving companies Apollo Go and WeRide, can now be booked through the Uber app or the Apollo Go app, allowi»»»
Scaramucci says Trump running Iran war as ‘council of one’, risking US power
US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran has been driven by a “council of one” style of decision-making and could have serious repercussions for the United States, his former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has warned. The US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic, now in »»»
UAE issues 10 rules to keep students safe during remote learning
Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Education has issued 10 key guidelines aimed at protecting students during periods of remote learning, as schools across the country step up efforts to ensure children remain safe and engaged in digital classrooms. The guidance, circulated to both public and private sch»»»
IRGC Launches Pink Missile on Tel Aviv in Response to Young Girl’s Call
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has incorporated a symbolic gesture into its latest wave of strikes, launching a pink-painted missile toward Tel Aviv on Monday, following the viral spread of a video featuring a young Iranian girl. In the widely circulated clip, the girl—her face pai»»»
Cognizant Romania earns Great Place To Work global certification
“The Great Place To Work Certification means a great deal to us precisely because it comes directly from our people. We are proud that our 2,500+ colleagues in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Timișoara and Baia Mare confirm, in their own words, that Cognizant Romania is a place where it is worth work»»»
CAHM Europe makes history: Romanian company wins Green & Organic award at the “Oscars” of beauty industry
QPearl – CycleOne stood out among finalists from Germany, Spain, and Finland. The evaluation was conducted by an international panel of experts, who assessed the product in terms of innovation, sustainability, and relevance to today’s market. This achievement places Romania at the forefront of glob»»»
Qatar Central Bank Governor meets French Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Central Bank of Qatar HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, met today with the Ambassador of the French Republic to the State, HE Arnaud Pescheux. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and ways »»»
Emirates NBD launches fee relief package as support amid regional pressures
Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced a temporary support package aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses manage costs and cash flow over the coming months. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Dubai-based lender said the initiative offers »»»
Kyrgyzstani admitted to Stanford on full scholarship - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Amirtai Beksultanov, who received a full scholarship to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Stanford University. The Cabinet Chairman congratulated the young man on his admission, noting his high level of preparation and deter»»»