Hichem Ajbouni elected secretary-general of Democratic Current
TUNIS, April 6, 2026 (TAP) — The Democratic Current has announced the election of Hichem Ajbouni as secretary-general, following its fourth national congress held from April 3 to 5 in Sousse.He succeeds Nabil Hajji, who had held the post since...»»»
Oil prices rise as Brent tops $110 amid Middle East tensions
Tokyo, April 6 (SANA) Oil prices climbed in early Monday trading, with Brent crude exceeding $110 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rising above $113, as tensions in the Middle East disrupted global energy supply routes. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased by 1.86 per»»»
Chingiz Aidarbekov appeals to President with complaint about CEC actions - | 24.KG
Chingiz Aidarbekov, a candidate for the Zhogorku Kenesh in constituency No. 21, appealed to President Sadyr Japarov with a complaint about the actions of the Central Election Commission (CEC). The candidate’s authorized representative, Nurlan Kursanbekov, said. According to him, the MP appealed to »»»
Issyk-Kul receding from shores: Residents raise alarm over lake’s shrinking - | 24.KG
Residents of the coastal areas of Issyk-Kul report a noticeable drop in the lake’s water level. According to them, the changes have become especially visible in recent months. People are expressing concern about potential environmental consequences. Local residents are calling on authorities and th»»»
Vassilev Calls for “Decisive Battle” Against Borissov and Peevski, Targets Radev in Sharp Political Attack
Asen Vassilev, leader of “We Continue the Change,” stated in an interview with Nova TV that the upcoming elections present a rare opportunity for a political shift, arguing that voters could significantly reduce the parliamentary influence of Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski. He claimed that for t»»»
Ukraine Regains Control of Frontline Areas in Southeast and East, Army Chief Says
Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said, adding that Russia was continuing its spring offensive. After visiting the frontline, Syrskyi said that Ukraine had »»»
BASF Agricultural Solutions to hire 50+ people for global corporate and governance roles in Bucharest
BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced an expansion of its presence in Romania, with more than 50 new global corporate and governance roles to be established in Bucharest. The initiative supports the company’s transformation towards becoming a standalone agricultural business and achieving IPO r»»»
Israeli enemy army renews threat to strike Beiurt’s southern auburb (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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CC Chair in Istanbul: It Is Painful to Live Far from Home, Good Hospitals, Schools, Roads and Wages Will Make Bulgarians Return
Continue the Change (CC) Chair Assen Vassilev, the party's Deputy Chair Nikolay Denkov, as well as Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) top-of-the-list candidates in Shumen and Kardzhali Aylin Pehlivanova and Sebahattin Gyokche, met with Bulgarian expatriates in Istanbul, Turkiye, CC's»»»
ICAP People Solutions expands international presence with new offices in Romania
ICAP People Solutions, a member of ICAP Outsourcing Solutions Group, one of the leading providers of integrated Human Resources solutions in Southeastern Europe, announces the launch of its new offices in Romania, further strengthening its international footprint and supporting business growth in o»»»
Highs between 18°C and 27°C, Monday
Tunis, April 6 (TAP) — The weather, on Monday, will be mostly clear across the country.Winds will blow from the east across the northern and central regions, and from the west in the south. They will be light to moderate. The sea will be slightly...»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Hostile missile, drone attacks from Iran continues across GCC
Doha, Qatar: While tensions escalate with threats being traded by US and Iran, countries in the GCC were targeted with missile and drone attacks, that left six injured in Kuwait and one in UAE from falling debris. Stay tuned for more updates: 10:45am Doha Time Six injured in Iranian attack on north»»»
QSE index opens higher
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Monday, gaining 39.89 points, or 0.39%, to reach 10,200 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by all sectors. Market data showed gains in the Industrials sector by 0.68%, Telecoms (+0.67%), Real Estate »»»
Why did Janhvi Kapoor slam Indian paparazzi and why she claims she has never sought their attention
Dubai: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, in a recent podcast, called out the constant over-sexualisation she faces by the Indian paparazzi. She says it's invasive and there's never any consent in how images of women are captured and circulated. In a candid conversation on the Raj Shamani Podcast, Ka»»»
Abu Dhabi draws 26.6m visitors in 2025; hotel revenues climb to Dh9.1 billion
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi welcomed 26.6 million visitors in 2025, with hotel revenues rising to Dh9.1 billion, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. The figures, released as part of the emirate’s 2025 performance review, show a 19.5 per cent year-on-year increase in hotel reven»»»
Gaza Factions Expect Intensified Israeli Attacks after Seeking Changes to Disarmament Plan
Major Palestinian factions in Gaza expect Israel to step up its military operations in the enclave after they, through Hamas, sought amendments to a proposed disarmament plan, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. Three Hamas sources inside Gaza said there were field indications of a broader Israeli escala»»»
Max-Hervé George leads SWI Group IPO on Euronext Amsterdam through SWI Capital Holding
SWI Capital Holding Ltd., the parent company of SWI Group, has completed its IPO on Euronext Amsterdam, with shares trading under the ticker symbol “SWICH.” The IPO marks the entry of SWI Capital Holding into European public markets, formalising a listed holding structure for SWI Group’s diversifie»»»
Head of IRGC's Intelligence Organization Khademi Killed in Attack by US, Israel - IRGC
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The head of the intelligence organization of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Majid Khademi has been killed in an attack by the United States and Israel, the IRGC said on Monday. "The head of the IRGC's intelligence organization, Majid Khademi, died this morning as»»»
US-Israeli Strikes Kill Iran Guards Intelligence Chief
US-Israeli strikes killed on Monday the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the Guards said. "Major General Majid Khademi, the powerful and educated head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was martyred in the criminal terrorist attack by the Am»»»
Middle East war live: Iran Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence chief Khademi killed in strikes
The head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation, Majid Khademi, was on Monday killed in US-Israeli air strikes. Khademi “was martyred in the criminal terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy ... at dawn today", the Guards announced in a post on their Telegram chann»»»
AICPA & CIMA and PLM Financial Advisory launch Finance Emiratisation Think Tank to support Emirati Finance Academy
AICPA & CIMA and UAE-based PLM Financial Advisory have announced the formation of the Finance Emiratisation Think Tank, a practitioner-led advisory board established to direct and govern the rollout of the Emirati Finance Academy Powered by CIMA across the UAE. The Think Tank held its inaugural boa»»»
Fifteen Vessels Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Over Past 24 Hours - Reports
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Over the past 24 hours, 15 vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's permission, the Fars news agency reported on Monday. Meanwhile, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is 90% less than it was before the start of the US and Israeli operation against Iran, the»»»
Russian Air Defense Shot Down 50 Ukrainian Drones Overnight - Defense Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense alert systems shot down 50 Ukrainian drones overnight over four regions, the Sea of Azov, and the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "During the past night, from 11 p.m. Moscow time [20:00 GMT] on April 5 to 7 a.m. Moscow time [04:00 GMT] on April»»»
Prime minister, Spanish FM discuss military escalation in the regions, its serious repercussions
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain HE Jose Manuel Albares. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the m»»»
South Korea's Lee Says Country Must Balance Risk as Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Oil Supplies
South Korea must accept a degree of risk in importing crude oil from the Middle East amid blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday. "There are not many alternative routes, and if shipments are cut off altogether because of heightened risk, it could have a serious im»»»
AlManar correspondent says 3 citizens martyred, 3 others injured in an Israeli strike on Mashghara in Western Bekaa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Six injured after projectile shrapnel hits Kuwait residential neighborhood
Dubai: The Ministry of Health said Monday that medical teams treated six people injured in a northern residential area after projectiles and shrapnel fell on the neighborhood, with all cases reported in stable condition. Dr. Abdullah Al Sanad, the ministry's official spokesperson, said the central »»»
Iran, US Receive Pakistan-Brokered Plan for Immediate Ceasefire: Reuters
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters quoted a source aware of the proposals as saying on Monday. A framework to end hostilities has been put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran an»»»
Artemis II enters moon's sphere of influence ahead of lunar flyby - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Earth is illuminated against the blackness of space in this photo taken by an Artemis II crew member through an Orion spacecraft window. The Orion spacecraft is expected to perform a flyby of the moon on Monday. Photo by NASA/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI) -- The four crew members of th»»»
Iraq’s SOMO Urges Customers to Send Oil Loading Plans after Hormuz Exemption
Iraq's state oil marketer SOMO has asked its customers to submit crude oil lifting schedules within 24 hours, a document reviewed by Reuters showed, following media reports that Iran has exempted Iraq from any restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz. "In light of the above, and to ensu»»»
South Korea Says ‘Credible Intelligence’ Indicates North Korean Leader’s Daughter Is Successor
South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday, citing a recent public display of her driving a tank that was likely intended to dispel any doubts. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) told l»»»
Iran Deputy FM Says Trump Threats to Hit Civilian Sites Could Be War Crimes
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Monday that US President Donald Trump's threats to strike power plants and bridges in Iran could amount to war crimes. "The American president, as the highest official of his country, has publicly threatened to commit war crimes," Gharibabadi sa»»»
Pessimism Grows over Iraq’s Prospects for Resuming Oil Exports
A growing number of Iraqi oil and economic experts are voicing pessimism about the country’s ability to resume crude exports via the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran’s announcement of an “exception” allowing Iraqi shipments to pass as those of a “friendly country”. Iraq has suffered a sh»»»
Jassim and Hamad bin Jassim Charitable Foundation’s projects reach 342,973 beneficiaries in 2025
- Sheikh Jabor bin Yousuf bin Jassim Al Thani: Charitable work is a noble mission and a responsibility that requires innovation and sustainability - Saeed Mudhkir Al Hajri: Sustainability reflects the importance of the foundation’s initiatives at both civilizational and humanitarian levels - 342,97»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain, HE Jose Manuel Albares. During the call, they reviewed the developments»»»
New tourism boost coming soon, UAE minister says
Dubai: Support for the UAE’s tourism sector is being stepped up, with authorities preparing a fresh package aimed at easing pressure on an industry facing disruption from regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“We are supporting the tourism sector, we are s»»»
Drive EV launches the UAE’s first AI-powered buyer intelligence platform for EVs
Dubai: UAE-based platform designed to simplify one of the most complex decisions in today’s automotive market – buying an electric vehicle – has officially launched. Drive EV uses artificial intelligence and structured decision logic to match prospective buyers with the right electric or hybrid veh»»»
Turkic Forensic Science Network established in Baku - | 24.KG
In Baku, Azerbaijan, representatives of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of forensic science and announced the establishment of the Turkic Forensic Science Network, the press service of the Forensic Service under the Minist»»»
Child swept away by current: Search continues in Naryn - | 24.KG
The search for a child who fell into Naryn River continues in Naryn region, the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. Search operations resumed early this morning. Ninety-six people, including rescuers, police officers, and local residents, are involved in the operat»»»
QU marks World Autism Awareness Day, highlights technological innovation
Doha, Qatar: In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on the second of April under the theme, ‘Autism and Humanity – Every Life Matters,’ Qatar University (QU) marked the occasion by highlighting its academic and research efforts aimed at supporting individuals with autism sp»»»
Qatar’s envoy attends Cote d’Ivoire’s FM meeting with GCC Ambassadors
Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire H E Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri participated in the meeting of Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire H E Niale Kaba with Their Excellencies the GCC Ambassadors, in the presence of»»»
Israeli media: Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona, Misgav Am and Kfar Giladi in the Galilee Panhandle - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranian air defenses shot down an enemy drone in Larestan, western Iran, early on Monday - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rila Hotel Borovets Expands Services with New Children’s Pool Using Salt Electrolysis
The Rila Hotel in Borovets resort is expanding its wellness and relaxation programme, combining first-class spa services, thermal area with several saunas, steam and Turkish baths, an indoor pool and jacuzzies, the hotel management told BTA. The hotel’s spa centre offers a variety of rejuvenation a»»»
Qatari Society of Al Gannas participates in 8th Ethnosport Forum in Turkiye
Ankara: The Qatari Society of Al Gannas participated in the 8th Ethnosport Forum, held in Antalya, the Republic of Turkey, from April 3 to 5, under the theme "Ethnosports 2027: Local to Globe." The Society was represented by Ali bin Khatem Al Mahshadi, President of the Qatari Society of Al Gannas a»»»
QU president visits Smart Classrooms developed in collaboration with Huawei
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University’s (QU) President, Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, visited the recently launched Smart Classrooms, alongside a number of senior officials from QU. The classrooms represent a strategic step towards developing an advanced digital learning environment built on cutting-edge communicati»»»
Qatar showing institutional readiness, stability amid regional uncertainty: QRDI
Doha, Qatar: QRDI Council has said that during this period of regional uncertainty Qatar continues strong institutional readiness and stability in responding to evolving developments. QRDI Council underpins its work in advancing Qatar’s innovation and scientific research agenda and supporting natio»»»
DICID postpones 16th conference to end of 2026
Doha: Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) announced the postponement of the 16th international conference, entitled ‘Religious Dialogue in the Digital Age: New Horizons for Peacebuilding,’ until the end of 2026. In a statement to QNA, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DICI»»»
Bulgaria Hit by Fuel Shock as Diesel Prices Surge 37% Since Iran War Began
Bulgaria’s fuel market has recorded a sharp upward shift since the outbreak of the war in Iran, with diesel and petrol prices rising significantly across the country. According to National Revenue Agency data, diesel has increased by around 3 euro cents in a single day and by roughly 0.45 euro cent»»»
More Indian-flagged LPG Ships Exit the Gulf
Two more Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers, Green Asha and Green Sanvi, have exited the Gulf carrying the fuel for the South Asian nation, according to ship tracking data on LSEG and Kpler. A third vessel, Jag Vikram, is still in the west of the Strait of Hormuz, the data showed. The U»»»