Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has scrapped all passenger discounts and scaled back flight operations as surging jet fuel prices strain the carrier’s finances, Dawn reported. A spokesperson for the national airline said concessions would now be limited to children and infants, with al»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Ankara/Tokyo, April 6 (SANA) A Turkish vessel and another linked to Japan have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, despite severe disruption to maritime traffic due to restrictions imposed by Iran. Turkey’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said the Turk»»»

Five people suffered serious burns late Sunday in an apparent accident while preparing homemade rockets for a traditional Easter celebration on the eastern Aegean island of Chios, authorities said. The injured were taken to the island’s Skylitseio General Hospital, according to state broadcaster ER»»»

Five people were arrested Monday in northern Greece for illegally fishing more than 16,000 sea urchins that are important members of marine ecosystems but also a traditional Lenten delicacy, authorities said. A Coast Guard statement said a total 820 kilos of the spiny rock-dwelling creatures were s»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Dubai: A visa-free travel agreement between Russia and Saudi Arabia will come into effect on May 11, allowing citizens of both countries to enter without a visa, according to a statement issued by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement enables nationals of Russia and the Kingdom of »»»

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»»»

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather across the UAE, with scattered rainfall expected from Thursday through to Monday. In a statement, the centre said conditions on Tuesday and during the daytime on Wednesday would be fair to partly cloudy and occasionally dusty,»»»

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that any renewed aggression against civilian areas will be met with a more forceful and wide-ranging response, as US-Israeli bombing continues to target civilian infrastructure in Iran. In a statement on Monday, spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari»»»

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel had conducted a "powerful strike" on Iran's largest petrochemical complex, after Iranian media reported multiple explosions at the site. The military "just carried out a powerful strike on Iran's largest petrochemical facility, located in Asaluye»»»

Istanbul, April 6 (SANA) A Syrian delegation headed by Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar arrived in Istanbul on Monday to take part in the first meeting of the Syria–Türkiye Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). The delegation includes Central Bank Governor Abdulkader Husrieh, D»»»

Brussels, Belgium: Striking civilian infrastructure installations during war is illegal, EU chief Antonio Costa said in a social media post on Monday. The warning came after US President Donald Trump threatened to devastate civilian infrastructure in Iran if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

Dubai: KEZAD Group said on Monday it has secured five new industrial and logistics projects across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, with total investments of Dh147 million and a combined area exceeding 84,000 square metres. The projects are expected to generate around 500 jobs, the company said in a statement»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has added another global milestone to its record, securing two new Guinness World Records during the Dubai Marathon 2026, reinforcing its reputation for excellence in sports and institutional performance. Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai »»»

DOHA: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the council's headquarters, chaired by HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, Speaker of the Council. At the outset of the session, the council welcomed the fraternal visit made last week by His Highness the Amir Shei»»»

A dedicated fund for the development of border regions is needed, Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said at a campaign event in Svilengrad, South Central Bulgaria, as quoted by the party's press centre. "There is a strong small and medium-sized business sector, cultural life and pe»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new vehicle testing and registration centre, operated by Al Mutakamela in Al Qusais. The new centre features seven lanes for light vehicles and one lane for motorcycles, all equipped with the latest technologies. It is also staffed with a qua»»»

NASA’s Artemis II mission is a milestone moment on multiple fronts. For the first time in over 50 years, the agency has sent a crewed spacecraft into deep space, marking its return to human lunar exploration in the 21st century. But alongside that historic leap comes a surprisingly modern twist: as»»»

Duba: The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has announced a nationwide scholarship programme for the families of expatriates studying in Pakistan. The move aims at strengthening educational support for Pakistanis living abroad, Launched under the Overseas Pakistanis Education Fund (OPEF), the in»»»

The Israeli army confirmed Monday that it attacked a day earlier a "terrorist target" in the Northern Metn town of Ain Saadeh east of Beirut, adding that reports of civilian casualties and "all details of the incident" are being reviewed. The strike killed three people including two women, Lebanese»»»

Sofia Municipality is stepping up efforts to improve the use of open data and digital services, Mayor Vassil Terziev said during a ceremony honouring Sofia students who won medals at international science Olympiads over the past year. Addressing the awardees, Terziev congratulated them and highligh»»»

More than 1,500 people a year participate in the National Social Security Institute’s (NSSI) prevention and rehabilitation programme at the Velingrad Balneological Hotel, its manager Petya Ferezlieva told BTA. She said that a vacation in Velingrad, one of Bulgaria’s most picturesque regions, combin»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will extend its flagship Emiratisation programme Nafis until 2040 and introduce new family-focused benefits aimed at strengthening social stability and supporting Emirati participation in the private sector The move, made in implementation of directives from President His Highnes»»»

Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia: For generations, a Saudi oasis town has been a favoured spot for stressed visitors from the nearby capital Riyadh to come and decompress. But the serenity in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj has been rattled after it found itself in the line of fire from Iranian attacks. Renowned for»»»

Iran warned of "much more devastating retaliation" if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on "power plants and bridges day" attacks he has threatened to unleash beginning Tuesday night if Tehran does not reopen the Hormuz Strait. File Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI»»»

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 a salvo of rockets at of Nahariya, as part of earlier warning to evacuate northern Israeli se»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media statement 7 details seven rocket strikes by Islamic Resistance fighters against gatherings of Israeli soldiers and»»»

Dubai: The UAE air defence systems on Monday (April 6, 2026) intercepted twelve ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 19 drones, launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have intercepted 519 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles and 2,210 UAVs. »»»

Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, the head of intelligence for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in the latest US-Israeli strikes, according to Iranian state media and officials. His death marks the latest in a series of high-profile killings targeting Iran’s senior military a»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Labour, Employment and Veteran and Social Affairs Milica Djurdjevic Stamenkovski, who also chairs a government committee on cherishing the tradition of Serbia's liberation wars, laid a wreath in the Alley of the Victims of the April 6 Bombing of Belgrade at the capita»»»

This is where the Saving Challenge, the initiative launched by Salt Bank, began: not with large sums, but with the goal of building a saving habit. The challenge encourages customers to set aside the equivalent of a cup of coffee or more every day, not as an effort, but as a routine. The mechanism »»»

Dubai: The UAE air defence systems on Monday (April 6, 2026) intercepted twelve ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 19 drones, launched from Iran. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air d»»»

Claims that she had offered or brokered meetings and contacts with certain individuals were false, acting administrative head of the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Emilia Rusinova said in a written statement sent to the media on Monday. The position came after caretaker Minister of Interior Emil De»»»

An Israeli strike on an apartment east of Beirut late on Sunday killed a local official from the Lebanese Forces, sharpening internal divides over Hezbollah as Israel's strikes expand to new parts of the country. The war raging in Lebanon over the past month has deepened fractures between supporter»»»

Prediction platform Polymarket has apologized for allowing users to place bets on whether American airmen from a downed US fighter jet would be rescued from Iran after facing backlash over questionable ethics. On Friday, a two-seater F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, prompting the US to l»»»

Since 2016, municipal police in Poland have been banned from using speed cameras. The Ministerstwo Infrastruktury addressed proposals to restore these powers after questions from left-wing MPs. The ban followed criticism that local authorities used mobile cameras mainly to raise revenue rather than»»»

Bulgaria marked the start of its annual Forest Week on Monday, with Prime Minister Andrey Gurov drawing a parallel between the care of forests and the care of democracy. Speaking at the opening ceremony at a forestry enterprise near Yundola in the Rhodope mountains, the Prime Minister said, "The fo»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran believes that US attempt to save its pilots could have been cover to steal Iranian uranium, it failed, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "The fact that it could have been a deceptive maneuver in order to steal enriched uranium cannot be ignore»»»

POLITICS With early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria two weeks away, the possibility of a coalition between two of the highest-ranked political entities in public opinion polls, Progressive Bulgaria and Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), is discussed in a comment by political ana»»»

As of 8:30 a.m. on Monday, a total of 1,042 reports of violations of the election process have been received, and 183 people have been detained, Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev said at a briefing of the Coordination Council for the preparation of the early parliamentary elections. He noted tha»»»

Printed ballots for the upcoming snap parliamentary elections began to reach regional governors on Monday, with the Ministry of Interior securing both the handover process and the polling premises, elections adviser Vanya Nusheva said at a regular briefing of the Elections Coordination Council. Nus»»»

Moscow, Russia: Flooding sparked by heavy rains killed three people in southern Russia, the emergencies ministry said Monday, adding that 4,000 people had been evacuated with search and rescue efforts ongoing. Social media videos showed flooded villages and highways engulfed by water in Russia's Da»»»

Houston, we have trouble with Outlook. It turns out that even when you’re hurtling toward the moon at thousands of miles per hour, you still can’t escape Outlook. The 'oh same' moment Bluesky user Niki Grayson caught it: A clip of Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman dealing with the kind of tech supp»»»

BELGRADE - Military Security Agency chief Djuro Jovanic said on Sunday Serbian security agencies had carried out a successful action in the territory of the Kanjiza municipality, northern Serbia, where a large quantity of explosives had been found near the Turkish Stream international gas pipeline,»»»

Kerala’s electoral officers have taken an unusual but lively approach to encourage youth participation in the upcoming Assembly elections. Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar and Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari starred in a vibrant Gen-Z themed music video designed to connect w»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s business community is stepping in to support smaller enterprises amid the war. Businesses are navigating a difficult operating environment marked by rising oil prices, a slowdown in tourism flows, supply chain disruptions, and softer consumer demand. While activity in areas such as t»»»