Zigmanov: We will respect any decision on elections
BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Democratic Alliance of Croats in Vojvodina Tomislav Zigmanov said on Tuesday his party would respect any decision on potential early elections in Serbia and that it had an interest in the matter being reso»»»
Dacic: Elections should be regular or as close to that as possible, SPS always ready for them
BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) leader Ivica Dacic said his party was always ready for elections but that, in his opinion, they should be regular elections or as close to that as possible, and added that t»»»
Dubai boosts Gaza relief efforts with urgent healthcare support
Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has facilitated the dispatch of essential medical aid to Gaza. Through its Global Humanitarian Impact Fund, DXBH has organised the overland»»»
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»»»
Abu Dhabi property sales jump 160%. Demand outpaces supply
Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s property market opened 2026 with its strongest quarter on record, with transactions reaching Dh66 billion, up 160.7% from a year earlier. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A total of 13,518 deals were recorded in the first three months of the year, com»»»
Trump's threatened destruction of Iranian infrastructure could be a war crime, legal experts say
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he was “not at all” concerned about the risk of committing war crimes in Iran if he carried out his threat to bomb bridges and power plants. Experts in military law, however, say that deliberately bombing civilian infrastructure is a violation of inte»»»
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»»»
UAE air defences intercept 1 ballistic missile and 11 drones
The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that air defenses engaged 1 ballistic missile, and 11 drones originating from Iran. Since the start of Iran's brazen attacks, the UAE air defenses have engaged 520 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,221 drones. Get updated faster and for FREE: »»»
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 »»»
Iran’s 10-point peace plan: What’s on the table and why it matters
Iran has unveiled a 10-point proposal aimed at ending its conflict with the United States and Israel, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions in exchange for sanctions relief and security guarantees. The plan, delivered through Pakistani mediation, comes as US President»»»
Syria, Türkiye sign economic cooperation deal in Istanbul
Istanbul, April 7 (SANA) Syria and Türkiye signed an economic cooperation agreement on Tuesday at the conclusion of the first meeting of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in Istanbul, officials said. The agreement, signed by Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar and Tu»»»
How NASA’s Artemis II mission’s tribute from space is leaving people in tears
Dubai: This morning, I came across a video that many may have scrolled past. I could not. It has stayed with me all day — quiet, unassuming, and yet deeply moving. The past few years have not been kind to humanity. Since the start of this decade, we have endured a pandemic that claimed over 7 milli»»»
Mickoski: Fuel supplies stable, OKTA discount extended by one month
Skopje, 6 April 2026 (MIA) – Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Monday, responding to journalists’ questions, that fuel supplies are stable and there is no need for concern, despite increased daily consumption due to pressure at certain border crossings. “Fuel supplies remain stable and suffici»»»
Attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium Facilities not Ukraine's First - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) facility in Russia's Novorossiysk is not Kiev's first attempt to strike at its infrastructure, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "It is obvious that the strikes took place. Here, of course, the main prim»»»
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»»»
New China Qingdao Port to Libya route, avoiding Hormuz Straight, to reduce shipping time by up to ten days: Julyana Free Port
China has announced the launch of a new maritime shipping route from Qingdao Port, connecting it to Egypt and Libya via Port Said, then Benghazi and Misrata, offering a strategic alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. New route reduces shipping time by ten daysThis new route reducing shipping time by»»»
What’s on the agenda at the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026
Dubai: The upcoming Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 will serve as a key platform to advance sustainable farming practices, strengthen food security, and foster collaboration across the agricultural sector in line with the UAE’S national food security strategy 2051. Speaking at a»»»
Trump’s Iran ultimatum: Bluff, brinkmanship or imminent strike?
Dubai: With hours ticking down on a self-imposed deadline, US President Donald Trump is facing a defining test — whether to carry out sweeping threats to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure or once again step back from the brink. Trump has warned that unless Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of »»»
Union of News Agencies of Organization of Islamic Cooperation signs agreement to promote digital transformation
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (UNA-OIC) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund signed on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, a grant agreement to establish websites for national news agencies in a number of the member states that are among the least develo»»»
Türkiye Not Facing Energy Security Problem Amid War but Situation ‘Volatile’
Türkiye is not facing any problems regarding energy supply security due to the Iran war, but the situation is "volatile", Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was quoted as saying by Turkish media on Tuesday. "We hope the war will not last any longer. But the process is currently under our control,»»»
‘Unconscious’, ‘Incapacitated’, ...Report Reveals Mojtaba Khamenei’s Status and Whereabouts
Amid growing ambiguity regarding the health condition of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, questions are mounting over his ability to effectively manage the country's affairs. Since reportedly sustaining injuries during US-Israeli strikes in late February, he has limited his communications t»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired successive rocket barrages targeting the Israeli settlements of Netu’a, Metula, Shlomi and Shomera: Military Media statement 13, 14, 15, 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired successive rocket barrages targeting the Israeli settlements of Netu’a, Metula, Shlomi and Sh»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Karmiel with a rocket barrage: Hezbollah Military Media statement 17 - 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 infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Karmiel with a rocket barrage:»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters confronted an Israeli warplane in the skies of the South with a surface-to-air missile: Hezbollah Military Media statement 18 - 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 confronted an Israeli warplane in the skies of the South with a surface-to-air missile: Hezbollah Military Medi»»»
Live Checks Every 10 Minutes Planned for April 19 Vote Counts
Checks for live online broadcasts of ballot counting and the completion of tally sheets during the early parliamentary elections on April 19 will be conducted every 10 minutes, said Ivaylo Filipov, Executive Director of the Information Services company, speaking to journalists on Tuesday. "If a sec»»»
Macut: All of Serbia's reserves - from food to energy - fully secured
BELGRADE - All of Serbia's reserves - from food to energy - are fully secured at this time, says PM Djuro Macut, adding that the state authorities are exceptionally well organised. "There is also the National Security Council, but there is also a system of budget and state reserves that is fully fu»»»
Bishkek City Hall moves away from paper utility bills - | 24.KG
Bishkek is preparing for a digital reform of utility payments, with authorities launching a transition to unified electronic bills that will replace paper ones and consolidate all services into a single document, the City Hall’s press service said. As part of instructions from the Presidential Admi»»»
SME Financing Moves to the Core of Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Economy
In a sign of a deep shift in the structure of financing within Saudi Arabia’s economy, and reflecting the goals of Vision 2030 to diversify the production base, credit facilities extended to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises reached a record high at the end of 2025. Banks and finance compan»»»
Israel strikes south and east after warning more than 40 towns
The Israeli army struck and bombed overnight into Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon including Jennata, Jmayjmeh, Hanaway, Majdalzoun, Wadi al-Hujair, Zebdine, Deir al-Zahrani, Maarakeh, Tebnine, al-Hosh, Kfardounin, Betoulay, Sreereh, al-Qatrani, Henniyyeh, al-Qlayleh, Tayr Debba,»»»
How to find the best Qatar discounts without wasting time or money
In Qatar, a discount is not always a real saving. Most shoppers have had the same experience: you walk into a store, spot a bright sale sign, make a purchase, and still leave unsure whether you actually got the best deal. The problem is not that discounts are rare. The problem is that they are ofte»»»
US, Egypt push Israel not to strike Masnaa border crossing
According to Lebanon’s General Security chief, Hassan Choucair, contacts are ongoing by Washington and Cairo to protect and reopen the Masnaa border crossing. It’s been closed since Saturday after Israel warned it could be targeted over alleged weapons smuggling by Hezbollah. Officials in Lebanon a»»»
Doctors warn that Israel is targeting Lebanon's health care system, as it did in Gaza
Two years ago, Dr. Mohammed Ziara watched Israel ravage Gaza's health care system, shelling hospitals, striking ambulances and forcing patients to evacuate. Now Ziara — along with many other medical workers, human rights groups and civilians — warns that the same scenario is unfolding in Lebanon. I»»»
Media Review: April 7
HEADLINES Tuesday’s media coverage focuses on the election campaign, with particular attention on the continued absence of a major leaders’ debate, police action against vote-buying, and rising fuel costs. Of note was the death of singer, composer and poet Mihail Belchev. SNAP ELECTIONS Mediapool.b»»»
Iran war: Deal, no deal, on Tuesday — what happens next? How Hormuz shock could redefine energy, markets, and risk
The disruption of crude oil tanker and cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz did more than send oil prices sharply higher. It exposed a hard truth: the global economy — for all its digital sophistication, financial complexity, space and tech progress — still rests on physical corridors, pipes,»»»
Opportunity inside uncertainty: A smarter approach to your finances
Financial uncertainty has a way of revealing exactly how prepared we are. And in his experience, most people are far less prepared than they think, not because they lack discipline, but because they lack visibility. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here»»»
Jaipur pink elephant death case sparks animal welfare debate: PETA India files a letter to Russian artist
Dubai: A photoshoot that set social media ablaze has taken an even more charged turn following the death of the elephant at its centre. Chanchal, a 67-year-old female elephant who was painted pink for a shoot by Russian art photographer Julia Buruleva in Jaipur, died in February 2026, triggering an»»»
Border strengthening in Batken: 260 customs officers deployed - | 24.KG
Employees of Kyrgyzstan’s customs authorities have taken part in efforts to strengthen the state border, the State Customs Service reported. According to the agency, on April 4, 2026, a total of 260 officers, together with servicemen from military unit No. 2057 of the Border Service, installed fenc»»»
Hotel Orpheus in Devin Uses Mineral Water from Beden Thermal Spring Renowned for Healing Properties
Ever since the pandemic, more Bulgarians have been discovering the healing power of the mineral water at the Orpheus Spa & Resort as a preventive measure against a range of illnesses, the hotel's manager Dr. Valentin Kotsakov told BTA. The balneological centre has long been a destination not only f»»»
Reckless drivers arrested in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Police warn against dangerous stunts
Al Ain: Police in Al Ain have arrested a number of motorists accused of reckless driving and dangerous vehicle stunts, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen road safety and reduce traffic risks. The arrests were carried out by the Traffic and Patrols Directorate under Abu Dhabi Police as part of»»»
Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump’s deadline nears
Airstrikes across Iran killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, while Iran fired missiles at Israel and Saudi Arabia, prompting the temporary closure of a major bridge. The attacks came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect them, as US President Donald T»»»
Train driver killed, 27 people injured as French TGV collides with truck
Lille, France: The driver of a high-speed TGV train was killed and 27 people injured in France on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, when the train collided with a truck, officials said. The accident occurred at a level crossing between the towns of Bethune and Lens in the northern French region of Pas-de-Cal»»»
Trump’s global disapproval reaches all-time high - Gallup
A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»
Heaviest daytime raids since war began pound Tehran and Qom in morning blitz
Residents across Tehran reported the most intense daytime bombardment since the opening hours of the war on April 7, with witnesses describing low-flying jets, cruise missiles visible to the naked eye and dozens of explosions across multiple districts across the capital. »»»
Leaked memo claims Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious in Qom
Iran's recently-installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and receiving treatment for a "severe" medical condition in the holy city of Qom, according to a diplomatic memo based on US and Israeli intelligence seen by The Times of London and reported on April 7. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Trump’s global disapproval reaches all-time high - Gallup
A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Trump’s global disapproval reaches all-time high - Gallup
A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»