Egypt, Morocco explore deeper agricultural cooperation, trade and investment
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, held talks with Ahmed El Bouari, Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across the agricultural sector. The meeting took place»»»
Cruise ship runs aground on reef at island near Fiji - UPI.com
April 6 (UPI) -- A cruise ship in Fiji ran aground at Monuriki Island, a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Fiji where the movie Cast Away was filmed. The ship is the 180-foot Fiji Princess, part of Blue Lagoon Cruises. It ran aground on a reef while visiting the island. All 30 passengers a»»»
Sheinbaum says TV coverage of oil spill hurting Veracruz tourism - UPI.com
Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel and restaurant businesses in the state of Veracruz. File Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA April 6 (UPI) -- Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel»»»
German envoy: President al-Sharaa’s visit reflects strong support for Syria
Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) Germany’s Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus Clemens Hach, said that President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s recent visit to Germany was “historic,” marking the first visit by a Syrian president in nearly five decades, and reflects Germany’s support for Syria in its post-liberation phase towa»»»
Armenia Should Appreciate Russia's Generous Support – Senator
Armenian National Assembly President Alen Simonyan’s declaration that his country would pull out of the Eurasian Economic Union if Russia were to raise the price of gas sounds inappropriate, says Russian senator Konstantin Kosachev. During April 1 talks with Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan»»»
US-made explosives planted near TurkStream pipeline delivering Russian gas to Hungary – Serbian spy chief
Explosives found at the weekend near the Serbian extension of the TurkStream pipeline, which delivers Russian gas to Hungary, were US-made, the head of Belgrade’s Military Security Agency (VBA), Duro Jovanic, has said. On Sunday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that explosives of “deva»»»
NOC Chairman Suleiman reveals the highest crude oil production rates in ten years
National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, revealed a remarkable improvement in crude oil production rates, reaching about 1.43 million barrels per day, the highest level recorded in more than ten years. The revelations came out of Masoud’s meeting yesterday with Tripoli Prime Minist»»»
Opinion | Why Kwibuka32 Matters: A Reflection for Egypt and the World
On April 7, Rwanda will mark 32 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi. “Kwibuka”, which means to remember, is an annual period of solemn reflection when we come together to honour the victims, unite in our collective grief and renew our commitment to continue to build a better future for all R»»»
Precious Metals Authority warns against online gold purchases to protect consumers
Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) The Director-General of the General Authority for the Management of Precious Metals in Syria, Musab al-Aswad, on Monday warned citizens against purchasing gold online or via unlicensed social media pages, calling on them to limit purchases to accredited and licensed shops to »»»
CBL continues briefings to talk up the dinar – vows to inject US$ 1.5 billion and bring dinar down to the LD 6.90 mark
The Libyan dinar gained value at close of business tonight on the black-market foreign exchange to about LD 8.33 per dollar, up from yesterday’s LD 8.80, as the CBL continued its off-record media briefings in its attempt to drive the dinar down to below the LD 7 mark. Briefing to Libyan media tonig»»»
Dusseldorf Airport lists in its schedule two direct MedSky flights to and from Libya from 17 May
According to the flight schedule of Düsseldorf International Airport, seen by today, direct flights to and from Libya will commence this May. . The first flight will depart to Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport on 17 May, while the second flight departs to Benghazi Airport on 19 May. Both flights will be ope»»»
Sharjah fire brought under control
Sharjah: A fire that broke out in Industrial Area 10 on Monday afternoon was swiftly contained by emergency teams, with no injuries reported, authorities confirmed. The blaze, reported around midday on April 6, prompted an immediate response from Sharjah Civil Defence, supported by Sharjah Police p»»»
Giro d'Italia: Enjoy Bulgaria's Cultural Heritage "on the Move"
In 2026 Bulgaria is hosting the Grande Partenza event of the 109th Giro d'Italia. Running through key centres of culture and wonders of nature, the route is divided into three stages, each taking one day from May 8 to 10. It’s not just a sports competition but a chance for 700 million-plus spectato»»»
CBE, media regulator sign protocol to oversee digital banking content
Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla and Supreme Council for Media Regulation Chairperson Khaled Abdelaziz have signed a cooperation protocol aimed at strengthening coordination between the two institutions and establishing a regulatory framework for digital banking content. The sign»»»
9,600 Palestinians held in Israeli occupation prisons: Palestinian Prisoner Organizations
Ramallah: Palestinian prisoner organizations announced on Monday that the number of Palestinian detainees and prisoners in Israeli occupation jails currently stands at around 9,600, the majority being administrative detainees and those held under arrest. In a joint statement, the organizations said»»»
Israeli Channel 12: Nothing on the ground is changing Iran’s unwavering stance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12: Nothing on the ground is changing Iran’s unwavering stance 06-04-2026 18:38 PM Latest News Urgent News Islamic Resistan»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:40 on Monday 06-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy soldiers and vehicles at Al-Hamames Hill south of Al-Khiam city with rocket barrages and artillery shells: statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:40 on Monday 06-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy soldiers and vehicles at Al-Hamames Hill »»»
Israeli lawmakers demand total displacement of South Lebanon as strikes kill 11
Eighteen right-wing Israeli lawmakers have demanded the military expand plans to destroy villages along the Lebanese border and ensure the “complete evacuation” of residents south of the Litani River, as Israeli air strikes killed at least 11 people across Lebanon on Monday. In a letter addressed t»»»
Saudi oil premiums hit record as Iranian strikes damage UAE and Kuwaiti plants and disrupt 17% of Qatar LNG
Gulf energy markets faced widespread disruption on Sunday as Saudi Arabia applied record oil premiums and Qatar declared Force Majeure on a portion of its gas exports following Iranian attacks that also damaged infrastructure in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, even as Iraq attempted to resume »»»
Supreme Court sends Steve Bannon contempt case back to district court - UPI.com
Political strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference 2025 in Maryland in February. The Supreme Court Monday sent his contempt of Congress case back to the county court. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court pave»»»
Israel hits Iran's South Pars plant for second time - UPI.com
The Israeli military has twice struck the South Pars gas field in the southern region of Iran since the start of the war earlier this year. File Photo by Maryam Rahmanian/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI) -- Israel's military attacked a petrochemical plant in southern Iran on Monday, Defense Minist»»»
Traffic police spot checks nab one in five truckers
Thousands of spot checks on haulage trucks and other heavy vehicles in the Greater Athens region have found one in five drivers in violation of some rule or safety regulation, authorities said Monday. A police statement said 5,608 violations were recorded during 26,735 inspections in the first quar»»»
What you need to know about the Artemis II moon flyby
The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it’s time to set a new distance record. Launched last week on humanity’s first trip to the moon since 1972, the three Americans and one Canadian are chasing after Apollo 13’s maximum range from Earth. T»»»
President says achieving investment contingent on stable social state
Tunis, April 6 (TAP) – President Kais Saied stressed on Monday that achieving investment remains contingent on the availability of a stable social state governed by justice and where rights are protected. He made the remarks during a ceremony held...»»»
Israel says struck Iran's largest petrochemical facility
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Monday that Israel had conducted a "powerful strike" on Iran's largest petrochemical complex, with the operator saying it was assessing the damage from the attacks. The complex in the Pars region services Iran's South Pars natural gas field -- the l»»»
Israeli Airstrike Kills at Least 10 Near Gaza School as Ceasefire Strains
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians on Monday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing the fragile US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal. Before the strikes, some Palestinians had clashed with members »»»
Iran Rejects Latest Ceasefire Proposal as Trump Deadline Approaches
Iran on Monday rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and instead said it wants a permanent end to the war, even as US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum loomed for progress to avoid a major escalation in attacks against power plants and bridges. "We won’t merely accept a ceasefire," Mojtaba Ferdou»»»
Sirens sound in Yiftah, Malkiya, and Ramot Naftali in the Upper Galilee due to fears of drone infiltration: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in Yiftah, Malkiya, and Ramot Naftali in the Upper Galilee due to fears of drone infiltration: Israeli media 06-04-2026 18:17 »»»
Qatar Orphan Care Center launches 2026-2030 strategy focused on empowerment
Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Orphan Care Center "Dreama" has launched its 2026-2030 strategy, aimed at strengthening care and empowerment programs for orphans. The launch event was held under the patronage of HE Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, and attended by »»»
Dreama launches 2026-2030 strategy focused on empowerment
Doha Qatar's Orphan Care Center ‘Dreama’ has launched its 2026-2030 strategy aimed at strengthening care and empowerment programs for orphans. The launch event was held under the patronage of Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, and attended by senior offic»»»
Court in Haskovo Leaves In Custody American National Wanted in Czechia for Arson
The District Court in Haskovo, Southern Bulgaria has left in custody a 26-year-old American citizen, Nathan Daniel Limesand, under a European Arrest Warrant issued by the judicial authorities in the Czech city of Pardubice. The measure is to ensure the defendant is present during the extradition pr»»»
Lebanon says Israeli strikes hit south Beirut, country's south
Beirut, Lebanon: An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday April 6, 2026, as Israel's army said it was targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, while Lebanon reported broad strikes in the country's south. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing across the skyline after the strik»»»
Vucic to speak to reporters on Tuesday
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will speak to reporters on Tuesday at 1 pm, the presidential press office has announced. In a statement, it said Vucic would hold the press conference in the building of the General Secretariat of the President of the Republic. Before the press conferen»»»
Bangladesh begins vaccine push after 98 children died - UPI.com
Bangladesh is starting a measles vaccination campaign after more than 98 children have died of the highly contagious diseases. File Photo by Annie Rice/EPA April 6 (UPI) -- Bangladesh launched an emergency vaccination campaign to protect more than a million children from measles, after at least 98 »»»
Pavlovic: We, the Voice from the People against holding elections in May or June
BELGRADE - We, the Voice from the People whip in the Serbian parliament Branko Pavlovic said on Monday the party was not in favour of going to early parliamentary elections in May or June as it believed the electoral process must be improved first and the citizens' trust in elections restored. "Our»»»
How the Pamir Kyrgyz live in China — photos and video - | 24.KG
A Kyrgyz delegation visited the Little Pamir in China and met with the Pamir Kyrgyz. Asel Kalkanova shared footage from the trip. The participants visited the villages of Chakaragyn and Bulun-Kel in Akto County, where they were shown the life of the local community: traditions, everyday life, and c»»»
Assen Vassilev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria for Haskovo 29th and Plovdiv City 16th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Assen Vas»»»
Small & medium enterprises in Egypt between success & challenges
By Mona Alam Eldin Small and medium enterprises have been considered the backbone of the the Promising economies in most countries. The government of Egypt gave a great interest to small and medium enterprises as a part of its short and long term strategy for the development of economy in Egypt , a»»»
Wawrinka falls in first round of Monte Carlo Masters
Monte Carlo, Monaco: Principality of Monaco, Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the Monte Carlo Masters as the 2014 champion fell 7-5, 7-5 to Sebastian Baez in the first round on Monday, April 6, 2026. The 41-year-old three-time Grand Slam winner will retire from tennis at the end of the season and ente»»»
Bulgaria to Launch National Programme Ensuring Access to Life-Saving Naloxone
The Ministry of Health has announced the start of work on a National Programme to ensure access to naloxone, a life-saving medication for opioid overdoses, both within and outside the healthcare system. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a fast-acting opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses overdos»»»
Man detained over wife’s double fall from 4th floor Athens flat
A Russian man has been arrested in northern Athens on domestic violence charges after his Ukrainian wife fell twice, under unclear circumstances, from the couple’s fourth-floor balcony in the same evening, police said Monday. The 27-year-old woman managed to survive both falls and was in hospital M»»»
Trump dragging Americans ‘into hell’ – Iranian parliament speaker
US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran is making life worse for ordinary Americans, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has said in response to ultimatums over the Strait of Hormuz. In an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump warned that Iran would be “living in hel»»»
Shura Council reviews sports and youth strategy 2023-2030
Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Shura Council has held its weekly sitting, addressing regional developments and reviewing plans to strengthen the country's sports and youth sectors. The sitting, chaired by the Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, opened with praise for the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad »»»
Meet the Dubai teenage brothers running their own clothing brand: 'We wanted to support our mother'
Dubai: Walking into the small studio apartment in JVC, I was met with two shy boys and their mother Randa Alawi, a Saudi single mother working in food catering, who had just come home from work. Before I could sit down, she patted Bandr gently on the back, explaining that he was a little nervous. B»»»
Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor - UPI.com
Steve Hilton attends a Vote Leave rally in London in 2016. President Donald Trump has endorsed Hilton for governor of California. Photo by EPA April 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor early Monday morning on Truth Social. "I have known and res»»»
Indian and Pakistani schools in Dubai reopen, kicking off 2026-27 academic year online
Dubai: Living rooms doubling as classrooms and parents helping tiny fingers click the right login button. This was the scene at many households in Dubai on Monday morning as Indian and Pakistani schools began the 2026-27 academic year online, with hundreds of kindergarten children experiencing thei»»»
Bulgaria to Launch National Program Ensuring Access to Life-Saving Naloxone
The Ministry of Health has announced the start of work on a National Program to ensure access to naloxone, a life-saving medication for opioid overdoses, both within and outside the healthcare system. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a fast-acting opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses overdoses»»»
Bulgaria Cracks Down on Election Crimes: 183 Arrested, Over 1,000 Violations Reported
Authorities in Bulgaria report a significant escalation in efforts to combat election-related violations, with 183 individuals detained in connection with crimes against electoral rights, according to the Coordination Council overseeing the vote. At the same time, over 1,000 alerts have been submit»»»
Flying to Saudi? You can now book your train and flight together
Dubai: Saudi Arabia is moving towards a more integrated travel experience, with national carrier Saudia and Saudi Arabia Railways signing an agreement to combine air and rail ticketing systems. The deal, announced at the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026 in Madinah, will allow travellers to issue boardi»»»
Sharaf DG leads UAE e-waste drive, collects 10,000kg of old electronics through schools
Sharaf DG is leading its National E-Waste Drive by taking it closer to where habits form. By extending the initiative into schools across the UAE, the retailer is engaging students and families, widening participation while cultivating responsible disposal and circular environmental practices as pa»»»