Pakistani Delegation May Visit Iran to Further Discuss Negotiation Process With US
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - A Pakistani delegation may visit Iran to further discuss the negotiation process with the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Wednesday. "As for the negotiations, the exchange of messages continues, various messages have been exchanged through»»»
Ex-Defense Minister: Bulgaria's MiG-29s Not in Good Condition, F-16s Still Not Combat Ready
Former Defense Minister Prof. Todor Tagarev has commented on Bulgaria’s military aviation situation, noting concerns about the condition of the country’s current fighter fleet and the pace at which new aircraft are being integrated. In an interview with News.bg, Tagarev said it would be “very stran»»»
Iran Warns US Naval Blockade Could Trigger Ceasefire Collapse
Commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Major General Ali Abdollahi warned on Tuesday that the continued US naval blockade and threats against Iranian vessels would amount to a prelude to breaching the ceasefire, raising the risk of renewed escalation. In remarks carried by Iranian me»»»
Dubai office prices hit Dh5,130 psf as prime deals surge 114%
Dubai: Office values across Dubai’s main business districts continued to rise in 2025, led by Downtown Dubai where average sales prices reached Dh5,130 per square foot, up 29% from Dh3,986 a year earlier, according to Knight Frank. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.High-»»»
International exhibition of Kyrgyz and Kazakh artists opened in Astana - | 24.KG
On April 13, 2026, the international exhibition of Kyrgyz and Kazakh artists, Light Up, opened at HAS SANAT Art Gallery in Astana. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Republic»»»
Sadyr Japarov promises to build football pitches in every village - | 24.KG
In the next 2-3 years, not a single village in Kyrgyzstan will be left without a mini-football field. President Sadyr Japarov announced this during a meeting with residents of Uzgen district. According to him, construction of sports facilities is already underway throughout the country. «We started»»»
Bulgarian PM: “Huge Amount of Counterfeit Euros” Planned for Election Interference
Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has warned that authorities have received intelligence about a significant volume of counterfeit euros allegedly intended for use in vote-buying schemes ahead of the elections. At a briefing of the Coordination Council on election preparations, Gyurov said the In»»»
Bulgarian PM: “Huge Amount of Counterfeit Euros” Planned for Election Interference
Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has warned that authorities have received intelligence about a significant volume of counterfeit euros allegedly intended for use in vote-buying schemes ahead of the elections. At a briefing of the Coordination Council on election preparations, Gyurov said the In»»»
DWTC Hospitality breaks records in 2025, serving 1.28 million guests across Dubai mega events
Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre’s (DWTC) hospitality arm delivered its strongest-ever annual performance in 2025, serving 1.28 million visitors across 2,578 events. The figure marks a 37 per cent rise from the 930,000 visitors served in 2024, underlining the emirate’s rising appeal as a hub for int»»»
Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain
Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona on Wednesday. Organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say that more than 70 boats and 1,000 people from around the world will participate, with campaigners saying it's the bi»»»
Hotel Sunrise in Golden Sands: Guests Increasingly Seek Combination of Beach and Spa Vacation
The modern spa centre at the Sunrise Hotel in Golden Sands offers a variety of facilities for rest and relaxation. Combined with the natural surroundings, this is a key factor in visitors’ choice, hotel owner and general manager Yulia Dikova told BTA. The hotel offers a harmonious blend of a seasid»»»
Trump says talks with Iran likely to restart in next 2 days in Pakistan - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that talks to end a seven week-long war with Iran "could be happening in the next two days," most likely in Pakistan. Photo by Salwan Georges/UPI | License Photo April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran "could be happening in »»»
Qatar Transport Ministry cracks down on passenger transport firms, finds 32 violations
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport, in collaboration with relevant departments of the Ministry of Interior (MOI), has concluded its inspection campaigns planned for Q1 of 2026 on limousine companies and the companies that provide passenger transportation services via electronic applications. Th»»»
In Dearborn, a large Lebanese American population lives in constant worry
Eighteen months after the nation's largest Arab American community helped propel Donald Trump to a second term as president, the prayers have not stopped. In Dearborn, just outside of Detroit, families wait restlessly for word from relatives abroad, hoping they are safe, and mourning those already »»»
EU set to roll out age-check app as global push to protect children grows
Brussels: The European Union is set to roll out a new age-verification app for online platforms, as governments worldwide step up efforts to shield children from harmful content and curb access to social media. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the app is “technically ready” a»»»
Total of 10,897 Voting Screens Provided to All Municipalities ahead of April 19 Elections
A total of 10,897 voting screens have been distributed to all municipalities in order to put an end to at least some of the practices involving vote-buying and manipulation, said Vanya Nusheva, advisor to the caretaker Prime Minister on election matters. She was speaking at a briefing of the Coordi»»»
Police Seize EUR 5,000, GBP 6,000 Intended for Vote Buying, Says Deputy Interior Minister
Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev told Wednesday's briefing of the Coordination Council for the preparation of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections that EUR 5,000 and GBP 6,000 intended for vote buying had been seized. Over the past month, every single regional directorate of the Interior M»»»
Children killed in Lebanon as Israel strikes homes far from front lines of war
Jawad Younes, 11, and his cousins were playing soccer in the lot between their houses, as they often did. His little brother, 4-year-old Mehdi, had joined them but grew tired, so Jawad took him home and handed him off to their mother before returning to the game. Minutes later, an Israeli strike ca»»»
Rare precedents for Lebanon-Israel peace talks
There are few precedents for the direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials that began in Washington on Tuesday. - 1949, Fragile armistice - The first Arab-Israeli war began on May 15, 1948, the day after the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel. Five countries -- Egypt,»»»
CBSE class 10 results declared: Here’s how to check scores
India’s Central Board of Secondary Education declared the Class 10 board examination 2026 (Session 1) results on Wednesday. Students can check their results on the official websites - cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in - as well as on the UMANG app and DigiLocker. More than 13,600 students in UAE »»»
[Interview] Ivan Krastev: The ‘West’ of the Cold War-era will not return
First published in Respekt. Defending the status quo cannot be exciting for anyone. Europe must be able to imagine a society that is better than ours and see opportunities even where there are objectively many risks. Where do you think the world is heading? In 1643, an English Protestant priest tol»»»
New UAE tax law changes come into effect, fines slashed
New provisions on administrative penalties imposed for violations of tax laws in the UAE have come into effect. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 40 of 2017 had entered into force on April 14. The deci»»»
Filipino remittances rise year-on-year to $2.79b in February 2026, slow after January spike
Dubai: Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose to $2.79 billion in February 2026, reflecting continued resilience in inflows that support millions of households back home. The latest figure is higher than the amount recorded in the same month last year, although it marks a slowdown from Janua»»»
Libya adopts regulatory framework for use of in-flight internet services within Libyan airspace
The head of the General Information Authority (GIA) Abdelbaset Al-Baour revealed last Monday (13 April) that, in line with the implementation of the National Communications and Information Technology Strategy 2023-2027, the General Authority for Communications and Information Technology has adopted»»»
High Voter Turnout Stronger than All Criminal Schemes to Influence Elections – Prime Minister
High voter turnout is stronger than all criminal schemes, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told a briefing of the Elections Coordination Council on Wednesday updating the media on the preparations for the early parliamentary elections this Sunday. Gurov said that acting Interior Ministry Secre»»»
Norwegian “Oslo Patient” Achieves Long-Term HIV Remission Following Stem Cell Transplant
A Norwegian patient has achieved what researchers describe as a functional cure from HIV following a stem cell transplant, marking a significant development in global efforts to combat the virus. According to findings reported by Medical Xpress and supported by a study published in Nature Microbiol»»»