Macut, Pierce discuss further strengthening of Serbia-UK relations
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with the UK's special Western Balkans envoy Karen Pierce in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss current political and economic topics, as well as further strengthening of Serbia-UK bilateral relations. "Macut underlined that Serbia attaches great importance to coo»»»
Rosen Zhelyazkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Blagoevgrad 1st Constituency
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. Rosen Zhe»»»
Caretaker e-Government Minister Details Measures for Election Monitoring and Voting Machine Security
After the close of polls on April 19, section election commissions (SECs) will be checked to ensure that the live online video broadcast of ballot counting and tally sheet completion has been activated, caretaker Minister of e-Government George Sharkov said during a meeting with President Iliana Io»»»
Bangladesh FM in India, most senior visit since 2024 uprising
New Delhi: Bangladesh's foreign minister met his Indian counterpart in New Delhi on Wednesday, the most senior visit by a Dhaka envoy since the 2024 revolution toppled India's old ally Sheikh Hasina. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is taking part in a "goodwill visit", Bangladesh's state news agen»»»
Watch: Woman rescued from Florida canal after trying to rescue dog - UPI.com
April 7 (UPI) -- A woman who jumped into the water to rescue her dog in Florida ended up needing to be rescued alongside the canine. Body camera footage released by the Hallandale Beach Police Department shows police and Broward Fire Rescue personnel lowering a ladder from the Intracoastal Waterway»»»
KISA launches project to develop security standards for physical AI - UPI.com
South Korea Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol (L) listens to an explanation about robots during a visit to an innovative AI company in Seoul, South Korea, 27 February 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April 7 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's internet security agency has launched a project to dev»»»
UAE disappointed as Security Council fails to act on Strait of Hormuz crisis
New York: The UAE has expressed its deep disappointment at the UN Security Council’s failure to take decisive action to address the global repercussions caused by Iran’s illegal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and failure to adopt a resolution put forward by Bahrain on behalf of the UAE, Kuwait, Q»»»
Pakistan’s prime minister thanks China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye and Egypt for supporting ceasefire process
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister HE Shehbaz Sharif has thankedChina, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, and Qatar for supporting the ceasefire process. In a post on X, he said these countries extended “invaluable and all-out support towards reaching the ceasefire” and gave “peaceful diplomatic effor»»»
Cabinet welcomes US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, chaired Wednesday the regular Cabinet meeting. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the followi»»»
Giuseppe Carella appointed as Country Manager of Nestlé Romania
Giuseppe Carella, with more than 25 years of international business experience, assumes the position of Country Manager of Nestlé Romania on April 1, 2026. Over the course of his career, Giuseppe has built a strong track record in bringing Nestlé’s mission to life, driving innovations for local con»»»
Iran confirms participation in Islamabad peace talks with the United States
Dubai: Iran has officially confirmed that it will participate in the upcoming peace talks with the United States in Islamabad, a key step in efforts to secure a peaceful settlement to their ongoing conflict, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office announced Wednesday. The announcement came after a 45‑mi»»»
Tehran’s call: How Mojtaba Khamenei sealed the Iran deal
Dubai: In the end, the deal was not decided in Washington — but in Tehran, where Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei quietly gave the green light, a decisive intervention that broke weeks of deadlock, according to Axios. The ceasefire that followed brought a sudden halt to weeks of escalating confronta»»»
Bulgaria’s SJC Rejects Move to Oust Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov
The Prosecutorial College of the Supreme Judicial Council has declined to remove Borislav Sarafov from his position as Acting Prosecutor General, despite calls from the Justice Ministry to act following a recent Constitutional Court ruling. The development was confirmed by Deputy Justice Minister T»»»
“On the Brink of Great Victory”: Hezbollah Calls on Displaced Civilians to Hold Off Return
Hezbollah on Wednesday called on displaced civilians to be patient and delay returning to southern Lebanon, Bekaa and Beirut’s Dahiyeh, vowing that they will do so soon “proud and victorious.” In a statement, Hezbollah addressed to “the most honorable people” as saying: “We call on you, in these cr»»»
Roadside Assistance Association Calls National Protest
The Association of Specialized Roadside Assistance Providers in Bulgaria is organizing a national protest on Thursday, April 9, after Caretaker Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Nikolay Naydenov did not invite it to recent meetings with sector representatives, the association said i»»»
Interior Ministry Working to Prevent Election Violations, Deputy Minister Says
“The Ministry of Interior is actively working to prevent violations of election law,” Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev said during a meeting between President Iliana Iotova and representatives of institutions responsible for ensuring the integrity of the early parliamentary elections on April 1»»»
Prime Minister receives telephone call from Spanish Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a telephone call from HE Jose Manuel Alvarez, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain. During the call, the latest developments i»»»
How Pakistan’s quiet diplomacy drives US-Iran ceasefire breakthrough
Dubai: After weeks of intense behind-the-scenes diplomacy, Pakistan has emerged as a central player in brokering a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, a breakthrough that diplomats say would not have been possible without Islamabad’s sustained efforts since the conflict began. The»»»
Thailand confirms deaths of three ship crew in Gulf attack
Bangkok: Thailand's foreign minister confirmed on Wednesday the deaths of three Thai crew members of a cargo ship struck by Iran while transiting the Strait of Hormuz a month ago. US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to respond by effectively closing the strait, a crucial art»»»
Oil prices plunge after cease-fire, Hormuz Strait reopening announced - UPI.com
A gas station in London, England, displays the latest price for a liter of regular unleaded on Wednesday morning hours after crude oil prices fell sharply on news disruption to the global supply of oil caused by the Iran war may be about to ease. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- Global oil p»»»
Bulgaria Scraps European Prosecutor Nominations Over “Serious Flaws” in Selection
The government has decided to withdraw all three Bulgarian nominations for the position of European Prosecutor, effectively restarting the procedure after identifying serious flaws in the initial selection process. The candidates affected are Dimitar Belichev, Mihaela Raidovska and Plamen Petkov, w»»»
Case 75: Court remands political scientist Zhumagulov in custody until June 10 - | 24.KG
On April 6, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek ordered to remand political scientist Bakytbek Zhumagulov in custody until June 10. Media reported citing the court’s press service. Photo Internet According to available information, Bakytbek Zhumagulov has been placed in pretrial detention fac»»»
Boris Azarenko: profile of a Vesper co-founder
Boris Azarenko is an entrepreneur whose professional background lies in banking and finance and who later founded major property development businesses. Boris Azarenko biography: educational path and early career Born in Moscow on 21 April 1977, Boris Nikolayevich Azarenko studied Finance at the Fi»»»
President Iotova Stresses Importance of Fair and Transparent Elections
“It is extremely important to see whether we have fulfilled our promise to conduct fair and transparent elections,” President Iliana Iotova said during a meeting with the institutions responsible for organizing the early parliamentary elections. “It is crucial to assess how far we have come in prep»»»
Trump reportedly acknowledges Canadian annexation unlikely
US President Donald Trump allegedly conceded in private that Canada is unlikely to become part of the US, despite previously hinting at annexing the neighboring country, a snippet from an upcoming book by British journalist Robert Hardman has indicated. Over the past year, Trump has on multiple occ»»»
Pakistan, France and Egypt say ceasefire 'includes Lebanon'
French President Emmanuel Macron said the ceasefire agreement between the U.S., Israel and Iran "fully includes Lebanon," which is in opposition to the stance taken by Israel as it continues an offensive there. Macron said the inclusion of Lebanon in the deal is "a good and even essential thing." "»»»
EUR 6.8 Million Allocated for Organizing Elections Abroad, Foreign Minister Says
A total of EUR 6,835,500 have been allocated for organizing the elections abroad, which is sufficient to cover all planned activities, caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said during a meeting between President Iliana Iotova and representatives of institutions responsible for ensuring the i»»»
Zenith Multi Trading bets on next-gen aerospace technology
Zenith Multi Trading DMCC has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Singular Aircraft S.L., a Barcelona-based aerospace technology company specialising in light aircraft and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The agreement marks a decisive and deliberate entry by the Dubai-based investment platform into»»»
All eyes on Hormuz Strait: Marine traffic starting to move as two-week ceasefire kicks in
Major shipping companies and tanker operators have began moving vessels more freely once the risk of attack diminished following the two-week ceasefire declared by Iran-US ceasefire. While the ceasefire remains fragile, marine traffic has started moving, though it remains far below pre-crisis level»»»
Bulgaria to Open 493 Polling Stations in 55 Countries for Parliamentary Vote
President Iliana Yotova convened a meeting of institutions responsible for the conduct of the early parliamentary elections on April 19, with a focus on assessing preparedness and ensuring that every vote is properly safeguarded. She stressed that it is essential to evaluate whether the country has»»»
U.S. proposes new forms of cooperation in healthcare with Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov met with Lesslie Viguerie, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry’s press center, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of Kyrgyzstan — U.S. cooperation in healt»»»
Kyrgyzstan welcomes ceasefire agreement in the Middle East - | 24.KG
The Kyrgyz Republic welcomes the ceasefire agreement in the Middle East, as well as the efforts of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other stakeholders to facilitate de-escalation and promote peaceful dialogue. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. A»»»
Spain, France, Germany call for Lebanon's inclusion in ceasefire
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, calling the agreement a "very good thing," but said he wishes it will include Lebanon. "We expect, in the coming days and weeks, that it will be fully respected throughout the region and will allow negotiations»»»
Trump’s Iran playbook: Apocalyptic threats deliver short-term results — but a strategic mess remains
Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s strategy was simple: Escalate to the extreme, force a crisis, then step back. It worked — tactically. But strategically, little appears to have changed. Iran’s leadership remains in place, its security apparatus led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps remains»»»
Berri to Asharq Al-Awsat: Lebanon Included in Ceasefire Deal
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri told Asharq Al-Awsat on Wednesday that the US-Iran-Israel deal to reach a ceasefire also covered the fighting in Lebanon. He said, however, that Israel did not abide by the two-week ceasefire, in violation of the agreement. Berri said the deal clearly include»»»
Salam says only state can negotiate for Lebanon, Aoun seeks ceasefire inclusion
President Joseph Aoun welcomed on Wednesday the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran, saying he hoped his country would be included in the regional truce. Aoun said Beirut "continued efforts to ensure that the regional peace includes Lebanon in a stable and lasting manner", accor»»»
Man fined $300 for entering hippo Moo Deng's pen: Thai zoo
Bangkok: A Thai court has fined a man $300 after he broke into the enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, the zoo director said Wednesday. Moo Deng has gained global attention thanks to social media videos showing her adorable antics, drawing tens of thousands»»»
India mulls reptile river guards on Bangladesh border
Kolkata, India: India is considering releasing snakes and crocodiles along its frontier with Bangladesh, the Border Security Force said Wednesday, as New Delhi seeks to stave off unauthorised crossings. Senior Border Security Force officer Manoj Barnwal told AFP that "the use of reptiles" was discu»»»
Nawaf Salam to Asharq Al-Awsat: No One but the State Negotiates for Lebanon
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told Asharq Al-Awsat on Wednesday that “no one negotiates for Lebanon except for the Lebanese state” - in his first comments since the two-week ceasefire was reached between the US and Israel over Iran. Addressing the debate over whether Lebanon was included in t»»»
First ships through Strait of Hormuz since ceasefire
Two ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since Iran agreed to reopen the waterway as part of a ceasefire deal, maritime monitor Marine Traffic said Wednesday. "The Greek-owned bulk carrier NJ Earth crossed the Strait at 08:44 UTC, while the Liberia-flagged Daytona Beach transited earlier »»»
Police seize 26,000 illegal fireworks on Kos
A massive 26,000 fireworks found in the possession of a shop owner on the southeastern Aegean Sea island of Kos have been confiscated, police said Wednesday, amid an intensified crackdown ahead of Orthodox Easter. While letting off fireworks is traditional in Greece at Easter, it is against the law»»»
Djedovic Handanovic meets with Azerbaijan's finance minister
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with Azerbaijani Finance Minister Sahil Babayev on Wednesday to discuss overall bilateral cooperation, and announced the start of a series of high-level official visits for next month. "I met with Azerbaijan's Finance»»»
Russia Hopes US Will Have More Opportunities to Engage in Dialogue on Ukraine - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia hopes that US negotiators will have more opportunities to participate in trilateral negotiations on Ukraine in the foreseeable future, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "We hope that in the foreseeable future they [the US negotiators] will have more time a»»»
Qatar welcomes US-Iran ceasefire agreement
DOHA: The State of Qatar has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering it an initial step towards de-escalation, and stressing the need to build on it urgently to prevent the spread of tension in the region.»»»
'Pinprick of Light': Artemis Crew Witnesses Meteorite Impacts on Moon
During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists' curiosity. "That was definitely impact flashes on the moon. And Jeremy (Hansen) just saw another one," mission commander Reid »»»
Kyiv Calls for Ukraine Ceasefire After Iran Truce
Kyiv on Wednesday called on the United States to pressure Russia into ending its invasion of Ukraine, saying Washington's ceasefire agreement with Iran showed the success of US "decisiveness." "American decisiveness works. We believe it is time for sufficient decisiveness to force Moscow to cease f»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi received a phone call on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Ishaq Dar. During the c»»»
Deputy Justice Minister Radulovska: Prosecutors Chamber Shows No Intention to Elect New Acting Prosecutor General
The Supreme Judicial Council’s Prosecutors Chamber has shown that it has no intention of electing a new acting Prosecutor General voluntarily, Deputy Justice Minister Tanya Radulovska said after the Chamber’s sitting on Wednesday. “Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov does not need to be dism»»»
Now you can buy gold in Dubai and get it delivered home
Dubai: Now, you can even get gold delivered home to you. The Dubai Gold District rolled out a new home-delivery service on Wednesday, allowing buyers to browse, select, and purchase gold without visiting the market. Under the new service, buyers can arrange private consultations with participating »»»
How UAE families are saving money and cutting back in uncertain times
Times have been a bit tough, of late. But chin up, chin up, as Dubai-based Shraddha Mishra, a homemaker insists on telling her children. "There's always a way forward, and that's what we do." Indeed, in the past one month, she along with other residents have looked to make changes in their lives, c»»»