The national hockey team of Kyrgyzstan defeated Bulgaria at the IIHF World Championship in Division II (Group B), stats.iihf.com reports. The score was 5-3. Mamed Seifulov scored two goals, while Dmitry Popov, Alexander Titov, and Abdumalik Sapitov each scored one. After the first round, the Kyrgyz»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles and over 18 drones in recent hours as was confirmed by the country's military spokesperson. Stay tuned for more updates: 9:30am Doha Time Bridge connecting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain temporarily closed: authorities The major tr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondents across south Lebanon report Israeli shelling of a number of towns including Shebaa, Sidiqine, Wadi Al-Hujeir, Touli»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Tuesday, at 08:00, Kiryat Shmona settlement for the second time with a rocket barrage: statement 5 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged 185.84 points or 1.83% to close at 10,346.22 points yesterday helped by interest from investors. The index concluded Sunday’s trading at 10,160.38 points. During yesterday’s session the volume of shares traded stood at 185,316,100 from 77,047»»»

The ski zone above Bansko is set to welcome visitors during the Easter holidays with exceptional late-season conditions, as snow cover near Todorka Peak has reached close to three meters. The resort will operate at full capacity, with all slopes and lifts open, offering favorable conditions for bot»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi secured the Qatar Handball Cup for the 2025-2026 season with a hard-fought 31-29 victory over Al Duhail in the final at Al Duhail Sports Hall yesterday. Trailing 13-15 at halftime, Al Arabi staged a second-half comeback to overturn the deficit and claim the two-goal win. Secon»»»

Caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski greeted medical professionals on World Health Day, April 7, wishing them strength and confidence in their most humane mission. The motto of this year's World Health Day is "Together for health. Stand with science”. "It brings together the key factors f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The QSL Cup final between Al Rayyan and Muaither will now be played on April 16 at Stadium 974, with kick-off set for 7pm, the Qatar Stars League announced yesterday. The title clash was originally scheduled for April 17. Al Rayyan, who topped the league stage of the competition, booke»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following a series of surprising results in the previous round, Al Shamal have moved into a realistic position to challenge for their maiden Qatar Stars League (QSL) title. With a game in hand, Al Shamal know that if they win all three of their remaining matches, they will secure the F»»»

Doha, Qatar: Police SC were crowned champions of the Qatar Volleyball Cup (2025-2026) after defeating Al Arabi 3-1 in the final, securing their third title in the competition’s history. First Vice-President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, alongside Qatar Volleyball Assoc»»»

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesSolar is winning the energy raceGero RueterThe world's cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside. https://p.dw.com/p/5B3i8Solar power has not only become cheaper, but has been scaled up to create vast sun-driven energy par»»»

Dubai: Health Magazine, in partnership with Thumbay Media, has officially opened nominations for the Annual Health Awards 2026 — widely recognised as one of the UAE’s most influential healthcare recognition platforms. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s awards raise the bar ag»»»

Video shows that ICE agents were lying about the shooting of a person in Minneapolis during a Department of Homeland Security operation in that city seeking to crack down on illegal immigration. File Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- Video evidence released Monday shows the lead-up to an I»»»

Dubai: “I never mentioned a name! If someone assumes I’m speaking about them, that’s their problem.” At his villa in Jumeirah, seated at his dining table, Dubai Bling reality show star and UAE businessman Ebraheem Al Samadi is exactly what you expect: larger-than-life, disarmingly warm, and entirel»»»

The leadership of “We Continue the Change” (PP), including Asen Vassilev and deputy chairman Nikolai Denkov, met with Bulgarian emigrants in Istanbul, alongside PP-DB list leaders from Shumen and Kardzhali, Aylin Pehlivanova and Sebahatin Gökçe. The gathering drew a large audience, with the hall re»»»

Riyadh: The major traffic artery connecting Saudi Arabia and the island nation of Bahrain was temporarily closed as a precaution, authorities said Tuesday, following the issuance of security alerts in the area. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here."The»»»

Instead of denouncing the Israeli aggression on an apartment in Ain Saadeh area, Metn, some Lebanese political factions and media outlets got involved in creating and spreading scenarios which claimed that the attack targeted a person who recently hired the apartment. The Lebanese Army issued a sta»»»

The jewellery market is entering 2026 in a clear phase of maturation, with purchasing decisions increasingly well-informed and jewellery more often seen as a store of value rather than merely an aesthetic accessory, according to an analysis.According to the Magnor analysis, customers are more infor»»»

Two blasts were heard near Erbil's airport, which hosts advisers from the US-led anti-ISIS coalition, in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, an AFP journalist said on Monday. Some hours earlier, air defense systems downed four missiles headed towards the US consulate in Erbil, a security source told »»»

Gold ticked down on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold edged 0.2% lower to $4,638.30 per ounce by 0539 GMT, while US gold futures for June delivery fell 0.4% to $4,664, said Reuters. "Everyone »»»

The national currency appreciated on Monday, relative to the euro which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at 5.0961 lei, dropping by 0.17 bani (-0.03%) against the previous quotation of 5.0978 lei.The value of the leu also rose against the dollar, with the U.S. currency trading a»»»

Romania has allocated an extremely important percentage for defence spending, which today reached 2.45% of GDP, but we need to continue investing in order to reach 5%, Rasvan Pircalabescu, chairman of Romania's Defence Industry Employers' Organisation (OPIA), said on Monday at a conference that cel»»»

The Petromidia refinery, operated by Rompetrol, has resumed its activity and is operating at maximum capacity, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan wrote on his social media page on Monday."The Petromidia refinery, operated by Rompetrol, has resumed its activity and is operating at maximum capacity for Roma»»»

Romania is not currently facing any fuel supply difficulties, and companies in the sector are purchasing at prices aligned with the international market, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, according to the Presidential Administration.The head of state met on Monday with Prime Minister Ilie Boloj»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Romania in in early May, according to official sources.On December 9, 2025, Romania's President Nicusor Dan announced Macron had confirmed that he would pay a visit to Romania in 2026."I invited President Macron and he confirmed a visit to Romania in »»»

According to some sources, the American president, Donald Trump informed the Romanian authorities in an official letter that he will not take part in the B9 summit which will be in Bucharest. Even so, the United States intends to be represented at the event, possibly through the State Secretary Mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Doha, has handed over the cars to the winners of the third raffle draw of its mega promotion, Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars. The cars were presented to the winners at a ceremony held on April 6 at Safari Mall. The winner»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is proceeding with the Qatari humanitarian aid programme for the people of Sudan, with a new batch of food aid launched in cooperation with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), for the benefit of poor and affected families in three states. Held in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Centre for Endowers’ Affairs at the General Directorate of Endowments, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has received a new cash endowment valued at QR200,000 from a benefactor in support of the “Relief of Distress” endowment fund, part of the Waqf Fund for Righteous»»»

April 7 (UPI) -- An Indianapolis city councilor said a gunman shot more than a dozen rounds at his home, seemingly over a proposed data center for the city. In a statement distributed by the Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday, the councilor, Ron Gibson, said his front door was shot 13 times»»»

Data released by the Ministry of Finance, covering budget execution for February 2026 and preliminary estimates for March 2026, indicate a marked deterioration in Bulgaria’s fiscal position. Additional comparative analysis published by the Fiscal Council highlights the figures in the context of an »»»

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a forecast for the world economy planned by the global lender for next week. The war has triggered the worst-ever disruption in global ener»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in coordination with the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Labour, has launched the “Legal Path to the Labour Market 2026” initiative to prepare qualified Qatari legal cadres for seamless integration into the public and priva»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has launched a new portfolio of Business Mobile and Fixed plans, designed to support organisations across Qatar with reliable connectivity, greater flexibility, and affordable, simplified choices. The new portfolio introduces Business Postpaid, Business Unlimited and Bus»»»

Dubai: Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday while equities lost momentum, with investors pulling back ahead of a key US deadline tied to the Iran conflict. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude climbed above $111 a barrel after volatile swings, continuing a steady »»»

Doha: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) is set to delight audiences with a series of special bilingual family concerts featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved symphonic tale, Peter and the Wolf. The performances, designed to appeal to both Arabic and English-speaking families in Qatar’s diverse c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Islamic Research and Studies, is set to hold today evening its third seminar within the fourth season of its cultural initiative “Ummah Seminar,” organised under the theme “Knowledge of Revelation.” Titled “Kno»»»

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is heading to China on Tuesday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she calls a “journey for peace” as Beijing calls for the self-ruled island to come under its control. The visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade and comes»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is reporting significant improvements in patient flow and service efficiency following the rollout of its “Hakeem” digital health platform, designed to reduce waiting times and simplify procedures at workers’ health centres. In a recent interview w»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery has announced a major update to its flagship Lucky Day game, introducing two draws every week in a move to give players more opportunities to win. During its April 4 draw, show host Chadi Khalaf has mentioned that the UAE Lottery will now be held every Wednesday and Saturday,»»»

A former Australian soldier was charged on Tuesday with war crimes on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police said. Police have not confirmed the 47-year-old man’s name. He is expected to appear in a Sydney court later Tuesday, said Th»»»

A Japanese national detained in Iran has been released on bail, Japan's top government spokesperson said on Tuesday. The individual was detained on January 20 and released on bail on Monday, and appears to have ‌no health issues, ‌Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru ‌Kihara ⁠told a press ⁠briefing witho»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Kiryat Shmona settlement for the second time with a »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Strikes US, Israeli Military-industry Sites in Wave 98 of Operation True Promise 4 07-04-2026 08:23 AM The Islamic Revolution Guards C»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 02:20, Metula settlement for the second time with a barrage of rockets: »»»

Dubai: Gulf Air has added more South Asian routes to its temporary Dammam operations, widening travel options for passengers affected by ongoing airspace restrictions in Bahrain and parts of the region. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline is currently operating»»»

A large explosion was reported in the industrial area of Jubail, one of the world’s key petrochemical centers, producing around 60 million tons and accounting for roughly 6–8% of global output, Fars News reported. The area hosts major projects including Saudi petrochemical giant SABIC, as well as t»»»

Oil prices rose Tuesday while equities were mixed as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be "decimated". As the Middle East war entered its sixth week, the US president warned Tehran that its civilian infrastructure would be destroy»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi were crowned champions of the 3×3 U-16 Club Basketball League for the 2025-2026 season after topping the overall standings at the conclusion of four rounds. The team achieved a perfect record with 400 points out of a possible 400, reflecting its clear dominance and technical c»»»