Four Israelis Killed in Iranian Missile Attack on Haifa
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»»»
Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line
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 vows crushing retaliation for further strikes on civilian targets - UPI.com
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»»»
British King criticized over Easter silence after Ramadan message
British King Charles III has issued an Easter message to Christians, after Buckingham Palace came under fire earlier this week for stating that he would not make one. He recently delivered greetings to Muslims on Ramadan. The British monarch is traditionally the Supreme Governor of the Church of En»»»
UAE air defences intercept twelve ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 19 UAVs
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. »»»
Who was Majid Khademi? Iran’s IRGC intelligence chief killed in latest strikes
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»»»
Djurdjevic Stamenkovski pays tribute to victims of April 6, 1941 bombing of Belgrade
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»»»
Soldier in serious condition: President takes situation under personal control - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has taken the situation concerning a serviceman who was injured in an incident and is currently in serious condition under his personal control. Earlier, the soldier’s mother, whose son is in a coma, appealed to the head of state, asking him to pay attention to»»»
Bulgaria’s Military Faces 20% Personnel Shortage Despite Slight Improvement
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»»»
Salt Bank celebrates 2 years and launches Saving Challenge with bonuses for daily savings
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 »»»
Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Head Rusinova Denies Claims of Contacts with Petyo Petrov
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»»»
Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972
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»»»
Silk Road train arrives in Bishkek with over 60 tourists from Europe and USA - | 24.KG
An international tourist train operated by German tour company Lernidee Erlebnisreisen GmbH, traveling along the Great Silk Road route through Central Asia, has arrived in Bishkek. According to Kyrgyz Temir Zholu state enterprise, the train arrived on April 6 at Bishkek-2 railway station. It consis»»»
Kyrgyzstan to boost production of children’s animation and TV series - | 24.KG
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 »»»
Israeli Strike Kills Lebanese Forces Official, Widening Divisions Over Hezbollah
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»»»
Polymarket apologizes for allowing bets on US pilots downed in Iran after backlash
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»»»
OKAM Capital plans to hand over 1,000 apartments in 2026
OKAM Capital plans to deliver around 1,000 apartments in 2026, focusing on large, mixed-use projects in Warsaw, Łódź, and Katowice. Its flagship development, FSO Park in Warsaw, will transform a 60-hectare former industrial site into a new district with housing, services, schools, and a 10-hectare »»»
93 year-old hotelier surprises with new project
Adrian Zecha, a 93-year-old legend of luxury hospitality and founder of brands like Aman and Regent Hotels, is launching a new project: Azuma Farm Koiwai in Japan, opening on April 23, 2026. The resort in Iwate blends traditional rural Japanese culture, nature, and “quiet luxury” — a concept Zecha »»»
Return of speed cameras is assumed to help municipal police
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»»»
Forest Week Opens in Bulgaria, PM Likens Care for Forests to Care for Democracy
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»»»
Video: Inside Hezbollah’s Taybe Ambush Where Israeli Troops Fled, Leaving Vehicles Behind
A newly released video by Hezbollah Military Media documents a large-scale ambush in which Israeli soldiers ran away in a failed advance attempt in the southern Lebanese town of Taybe. The footage captures the area targeted during the March 28 operation, beginning with heavy rocket barrages and sus»»»
US Could Use Rescue of Pilots as Cover to Steal Iranian Uranium - Iranian Foreign Ministry
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»»»
Trees being planted at sites of eight reclaimed cemeteries in Osh - | 24.KG
Landscaping work is underway at eight former cemeteries in Osh that underwent reclamation last year. Young trees are being planted on their grounds. Azamat Sovetbek uulu, head of the Osh Landscaping and Greenery Plant, told 24.kg news agency that his company is responsible for four sites. A total o»»»
Iran Says US Airman Rescue May Have Been Cover to ‘Steal Enriched Uranium’
Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that a US operation to rescue a downed airman may have been a cover to "steal enriched uranium" from the country. On Sunday, President Donald Trump said the US recovered a second crew member of an F-15E that went down over Iran on Friday in what he called a "d»»»
Israel Says to Boost Production of Arrow Missile Interceptors
Israel's defense ministry on Monday said it plans to accelerate production of Arrow missile interceptors, as it fights a war with Iran. The announcement came after questions emerged in the international media over how long Israel's interceptor stocks would last, with some analysts pointing to short»»»
Media Review: April 6
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»»»
Election Adviser Nusheva Says Printed Ballots Start Reaching Regional Governors for Snap Vote
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»»»
Tourism: Tour guides denounce “abrupt” increase in entry fees to historical sites for tourists
Tunis, April 6 (TAP) — The National Union of Independent Tour Guides on Monday voiced strong discontent over what it described as the “sudden and unanticipated” increase in entry fees for foreign visitors to historical sites and monuments.The hike...»»»
Trade Minister highlights COMESA strategy for AfCFTA implementation
Tunis, April 6, 2026 (WAT) — Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Obeid underscored the importance of the strategy developed by COMESA to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, calling it a crucial step...»»»
Flooding kills three in southern Russia
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»»»
'I have two Outlooks and neither one is working': How Artemis II Crew battled tech glitches in space
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»»»
PM: Top priority given to securing funding to meet essential needs
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, that the government attaches great importance to securing adequate financing to meet the state’s essential needs, along with enhancing partnerships with the business community, improving services and implementing a balanced fiscal pol»»»
Jovanic: Individual from group of migrants attempted diversion
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,»»»
Kyrgyz Tuusu Publishing House undergoes transformation - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz Tuusu Publishing House is launching large-scale changes — from a major building renovation to transition to digital broadcasting. In the near future, a unified online platform will be introduced, bringing together all publications within the holding. Speaking at the roundtable «When Will Chi»»»
Border guard falls from vehicle on mountain road in Leilek - | 24.KG
A road accident involving a serviceman of Leilek border detachment occurred on April 4 along Ak-Suu—Razzakov road, the State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan reported. At around 8:30 a.m., private N.D.N. (22, conscripted in autumn 2025) fell out of the back of a service vehicle, an UAZ pickup truck. Th»»»
Vietnam parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders
Hanoi, Vietnam: Lawmakers in Vietnam re-elected Tran Thanh Man as chairman of the National Assembly on Monday, giving him a second term as head of the country's top legislative body. The appointment came as deputies opened a new session in which they will confirm other top state leaders including t»»»
AirAsia X to raise fares, cut capacity over Mideast war
Kuala Lumpur: Southeast Asia's largest low-cost carrier AirAsia X said Monday it was raising ticket prices and cutting routes to cushion the impact of the war on Iran, but stressed demand for flights remained high. The Malaysia-based no-frills airline said about 10 percent of its overall flights ha»»»
Dubai firms are offering rent cuts, cash allowances, free exposure for small businesses– How to apply
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»»»
Negotiations on Ukraine Currently on Pause, US Has Lots of Other Things to Do - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The negotiation process on Ukraine currently still on pause, as the United States has lots of other things to do, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "As for the negotiation process, yes, it is still on pause, the Americans have a lot of other things to do, it is clea»»»
Fire breaks out at clothing warehouse in Sharjah’s industrial area; emergency teams respond
Sharjah Civil Defence teams, supported by specialised units from Sharjah Police General Headquarters, are tackling an accidental fire that broke out in a clothing warehouse in Industrial Area 10 on Monday. Authorities said the incident was reported at 12.51pm, prompting an immediate response from e»»»
Oil Prices Fall on US-Iran Receiving Peace Proposal
Oil prices fell more than $2 in choppy trade on Monday, as investors awaited clarity on the status of talks between the US and Iran and remained wary about sustained supply losses due to shipping disruptions. Brent crude futures fell $1.92, or 1.76%, to $107.11 a barrel at 1037 GMT. US West Texas I»»»
Iran Guards Say Preparing Plan for New Order in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they are completing preparations to enforce new operating conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all but shut since the war with the United States and Israel began. The Guards naval forces said in a post on X Sunday that the IRGC naval force is completin»»»
Raid Hits Beirut’s Southern Suburbs as Israel Says Striking Hezbollah
An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday as Israel's army said it was targeting Hezbollah, with the raid sending a large plume of smoke billowing across the skyline. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported the strike on the Hezbollah stronghold, which has been largely emp»»»
Iran and US Receive Draft Proposal for 45-day Ceasefire, Tehran Says Formulated its Response
Iran and the United States have received a draft proposal that calls for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to try and find a way to end the war, two Mideast officials have told The Associated Press. The proposal comes from Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators working»»»
Romanian entrepreneurial index hits 3-year low amid widespread business pessimism
Romania’s 2026 Entrepreneurial Index has dropped to its lowest level in three years, signalling a climate of widespread pessimism and distrust among the local business community. A combination of stifling bureaucracy, high taxation, and restricted access to finance has created a bleak outlook for t»»»
Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into N. Korea - UPI.com
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, seen here speaking at a Cabinet meeting on Monday, expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea. Pool Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, saying that such »»»
Head of spy agency tells lawmakers that N. Korean leader's daughter appears to be his successor - UPI.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju Ae appears to be next in line to succeed her father, South Korea's spy chief told lawmakers Monday. In this March image, Ju Ae is seen test-firing a pistol at a munitions factory. Photo by KCNA/UPI | License Photo North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's daugh»»»
Syria advances preparations for People’s Assembly elections in Hasakah
Damascus, April 6 (SANA) — The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections is holding “intensive consultations” in Damascus, April 6 (SANA) — The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections is holding “intensive consultations” in Hasakah with the presidential team tasked with implementing»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Germany develop investment cooperation in pharmaceutical sector - | 24.KG
Meerimbek Koichumanov, Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan, met with representatives of the German company Lenus Health GmbH, led by Sam Azimi, and the German Global Trade Forum Berlin, including Eberhard J. Trempel, Head of China Forum Berlin, and Natallia Lenchanka, Repres»»»
“Progressive Bulgaria” Takes First Formal Step Toward Becoming an Official Political Party
The political project “Progressive Bulgaria,” associated with President Rumen Radev’s circle, has officially begun the procedure for forming a new political party, according to an announcement from the coalition. The initiative was accompanied by the release of a founding declaration adopted during»»»