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»»»

A 64-year-old tax official in Thessaloniki has been arrested for allegedly warning business owners in advance about upcoming tax inspections, authorities said on Monday. An investigation was launched in 2024. It was triggered by a formal complaint. A 76-year-old retired tax official was also arrest»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow views the launch of the Japanese-Ukrainian drone cooperation project as a hostile move, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "Considering Ukraine's systematic criminal provocations using drones against civilian targets in Russia, we view th»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Ukraine’s armed forces are bleeding out, and proof of this is clearly visible on the front lines, military analyst Ivan Konovalov tells Sputnik. Most of the motivated fighters and nationalists within the Ukrainian military's ranks have already been wiped out, says Ivan Konovalov.Those who remain ar»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The reorganization plan put to a vote aimed to identify a strategic investor to take over the shipyard’s operations and provide the financial resources necessary for its relaunch. The creditors’ rejection of the plan requires the court-appointed administrator to file a petition with the court, whic»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Morocco on Monday began futures trading in financial instruments with its first listing of a standard futures contract on the MASI 20 equity index, the central bank and the AMMC - the capital markets regulator - said. The contract, called the "MASI 20 Future," is based on an index that tracks the 2»»»

Tunis, April 6 (TAP) – Expat remittances rose by 6.5%, exceeding TND 2.1 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared wirh TND 2 billion a year earlier, according to monetary and financial indicators released Monday by the Central Bank of...»»»

Tunis, April 6 (TAP) – President Kais Saied visited on Monday morning Monastir governorate to chair the commemoration ceremony marking the 26th anniversary of the death of leader Habib Bourguiba, the first President of the Tunisian Republic.Upon his...»»»

Tunis, April 6 (TAP) – Eleven Tunisian nationals arrived Monday morning at Tunis-Carthage Airport from Istanbul after being evacuated from Lebanon, which is facing a critical security situation amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.Upon their...»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrages of rockets at Israeli settlements of Kiryat Shmona and Metula: Hezbollah Military Media statemen»»»

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»»»

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»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, chaired the council’s first meeting of 2026, held at the Amiri Diwan. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, »»»

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»»»

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»»»

Four Israelis were killed an Iranian ballistic missile impact in Haifa, Israeli media reported on Monday after their bodies were recovered from under the rubble. A fresh barrage targeting the same area wounded four Israelis and caused additional damage. The Fire and Rescue Service said early Monday»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, chaired the Council’s first meeting for 2026, held Monday morning at the Amiri Diwan. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Th»»»

Skopje, 2 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will attend Thursday the cornerstone laying ceremony for a 400 kV transmission line from Transmission Substation (TS) “Bitola 2” to the Kjafasan border crossing on the Macedonian-Albanian border. According to the government press servic»»»

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 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»»»

The personnel deficit in the Bulgarian Armed Forces stood at 20.5% in 2025, marking a slight improvement of 1.8 percentage points compared to the previous year, according to the Report on the State of Defense and the Armed Forces, approved by the caretaker government on April 1. Despite this modest»»»

The national initiative "Accept Me", aimed at promoting foster care, was launched at the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) National Press Club in Sofia in partnership with the Social Assistance Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy on Monday. The opening was attended by caretaker Minister»»»

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 »»»

Houston: The Artemis astronauts entered the final phase of their run-up to a lunar loop on Monday, a tipping point of sorts that means the Moon's gravity is now having a stronger pull on the spacecraft than Earth's. The Orion capsule will now whip around the Moon, setting the crew up to travel fart»»»

Kyrgyzstan plans to launch up to 20 animation projects and short TV series for children annually. A record 65 million soms has been allocated for the development of children’s content in 2026. Talantbek Tolobekov, Director of the Cinematography Department under the Ministry of Culture, Information »»»

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»»»