Ljajic: Atmosphere of elections more important than their timing
BELGRADE- Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Social Democratic Party of Serbia leader Rasim Ljajic said his party believed the atmosphere in which elections would be held was more important than whether they would be held in two or five months, and no»»»
Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires
President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his ultimatum to accept U.S. war demands. "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump wrote on his»»»
US rescue mission in Iran: Why the Isfahan raid could change strategy
For nearly two days, somewhere in the mountains south of Isfahan in Iran, a US weapons officer was missing. Around him, a complex rescue operation unfolded under fire, with helicopters landing on makeshift runways and aircraft taking heavy losses. When the dust settled, the US had recovered its man»»»
Qatar warns region 'close' to point where war escalation cannot be controlled
Doha, Qatar: Qatar on Tuesday warned that the war in the Middle East was close to a threshold where it cannot be controlled. "We have been warning since 2023 that escalation left unchecked will get us into a situation where it cannot be controlled and we are very close to that point and this is why»»»
Japan passes record $767 billion budget to support economy
Tokyo, Japan: Japan's parliament on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, approved a record JPY 122.31 trillion ($767 billion) budget for the fiscal year through March, in a first in 11 years that the annual spending plan was not enacted before the April 1 start of the fiscal year. The budget reflects Prime Mini»»»
Can small nuclear reactors solve EU's energy woes?
BusinessEuropeCan small nuclear reactors solve EU's energy woes?Srinivas MazumdaruSupporters say modular reactors are key to meeting energy goals, but critics say they're a costly distraction. https://p.dw.com/p/5BVFMSMRs produce less than 300 MW of electricity — roughly a third of the output of co»»»
India nuclear breakthrough as fast breeder reactor hits criticality: Why does it matter
Dubai: India has taken a significant step towards long-term energy security after its most advanced nuclear reactor achieved a key milestone, marking progress in a decades-old plan to produce its own nuclear fuel. The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu has attained “cr»»»
Dubai: Dh1,000 fine for stopping on roads after crash injures three
Dubai: Dubai Police have warned motorists against stopping in the middle of roads, stressing that the dangerous violation can lead to serious accidents, injuries and fatalities. The warning follows a three-vehicle collision on Al Khail Road towards Abu Dhabi that left three people injured after a d»»»
Australian soldier decorated for bravery charged with murdering Afghans - UPI.com
Ben Roberts-Smith pictured in March 2022 outside federal court in Sydney during a defamation trial in which he unsuccessfully sued three former Fairfax group newspapers for carrying articles implicating him in war crimes in the Afghanistan war. File photo by Dan Himbrechts/EPA-EFE April 7 (UPI) -- »»»
South Korean president apologizes to Pyongyang over drone incursions
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has apologized to North Korea over drone incursions into the neighboring country. Last week, South Korean prosecutors indicted three people – an employee of the National Intelligence Service, a South Korean military officer, and a graduate student – for sending »»»
Scaramucci says Trump running Iran war as ‘council of one’, risking US power
US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran has been driven by a “council of one” style of decision-making and could have serious repercussions for the United States, his former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has warned. The US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic, now in »»»
US-Israeli attack on Iran has set the Middle East ‘on fire’ – Kremlin
The US-Israeli war against Iran has set the Middle East “on fire,” reflecting Russia’s warning about the dangerous consequences of the move, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump escalated the tensions by issuing an expletive-laden demand to Tehran to unbloc»»»
Dacic: Elections should be regular or as close to that as possible, SPS always ready for them
BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) leader Ivica Dacic said his party was always ready for elections but that, in his opinion, they should be regular elections or as close to that as possible, and added that t»»»
Iran Guards warn will respond beyond region if US 'crosses red lines'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday warned they would retaliate beyond the Middle East and deprive Washington and its allies of oil and gas if the United States crossed "red lines", a statement carried on state television said. "The Revolutionary Guards once again declare that if the American te»»»
Trump's threatened destruction of Iranian infrastructure could be a war crime, legal experts say
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he was “not at all” concerned about the risk of committing war crimes in Iran if he carried out his threat to bomb bridges and power plants. Experts in military law, however, say that deliberately bombing civilian infrastructure is a violation of inte»»»
Dacic: Elections should be regular or as close to that as possible, SPS always ready
BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) leader Ivica Dacic said his party was always ready for elections but that, in his opinion, they should be regular elections or as close to that as possible, and added that t»»»
Iran’s 10-point peace plan: What’s on the table and why it matters
Iran has unveiled a 10-point proposal aimed at ending its conflict with the United States and Israel, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions in exchange for sanctions relief and security guarantees. The plan, delivered through Pakistani mediation, comes as US President»»»
How NASA’s Artemis II mission’s tribute from space is leaving people in tears
Dubai: This morning, I came across a video that many may have scrolled past. I could not. It has stayed with me all day — quiet, unassuming, and yet deeply moving. The past few years have not been kind to humanity. Since the start of this decade, we have endured a pandemic that claimed over 7 milli»»»
Energy Minister, Romanian Ambassador Discuss Energy and Transport Connectivity
Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov called for prioritizing options for reverse natural gas deliveries to Bulgaria, in view of the expected production of up to 8 billion cubic meters annually from the Black Sea, at a meeting with Romania’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Brandusa Predescu. Traikov exp»»»
Trump’s Iran ultimatum: Bluff, brinkmanship or imminent strike?
Dubai: With hours ticking down on a self-imposed deadline, US President Donald Trump is facing a defining test — whether to carry out sweeping threats to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure or once again step back from the brink. Trump has warned that unless Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of »»»
Live Checks Every 10 Minutes Planned for April 19 Vote Counts
Checks for live online broadcasts of ballot counting and the completion of tally sheets during the early parliamentary elections on April 19 will be conducted every 10 minutes, said Ivaylo Filipov, Executive Director of the Information Services company, speaking to journalists on Tuesday. "If a sec»»»
DeSantis signs bill expanding Florida terror designation powers - UPI.com
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (C) holds up a bill he signed Monday that expands the state's powers to impose domestic and foreign terrorist organization designations. Photo courtesy of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis/Facebook April 7 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation authorizing state»»»
SME Financing Moves to the Core of Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Economy
In a sign of a deep shift in the structure of financing within Saudi Arabia’s economy, and reflecting the goals of Vision 2030 to diversify the production base, credit facilities extended to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises reached a record high at the end of 2025. Banks and finance compan»»»
How to find the best Qatar discounts without wasting time or money
In Qatar, a discount is not always a real saving. Most shoppers have had the same experience: you walk into a store, spot a bright sale sign, make a purchase, and still leave unsure whether you actually got the best deal. The problem is not that discounts are rare. The problem is that they are ofte»»»
Media Review: April 7
HEADLINES Tuesday’s media coverage focuses on the election campaign, with particular attention on the continued absence of a major leaders’ debate, police action against vote-buying, and rising fuel costs. Of note was the death of singer, composer and poet Mihail Belchev. SNAP ELECTIONS Mediapool.b»»»
Veteran Lawes eyes England return after signing for Sale
London: Courtney Lawes is eyeing a return to the England Test side at the age of 37, and perhaps a fifth Rugby World Cup next year, after he signed a one-year contract with Prem outfit Sale Sharks on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The 105-times capped Lawes -- who retired from international rugby after th»»»
Iran war: Deal, no deal, on Tuesday — what happens next? How Hormuz shock could redefine energy, markets, and risk
The disruption of crude oil tanker and cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz did more than send oil prices sharply higher. It exposed a hard truth: the global economy — for all its digital sophistication, financial complexity, space and tech progress — still rests on physical corridors, pipes,»»»
Jaipur pink elephant death case sparks animal welfare debate: PETA India files a letter to Russian artist
Dubai: A photoshoot that set social media ablaze has taken an even more charged turn following the death of the elephant at its centre. Chanchal, a 67-year-old female elephant who was painted pink for a shoot by Russian art photographer Julia Buruleva in Jaipur, died in February 2026, triggering an»»»
Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump’s deadline nears
Airstrikes across Iran killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, while Iran fired missiles at Israel and Saudi Arabia, prompting the temporary closure of a major bridge. The attacks came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect them, as US President Donald T»»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Iran and US-Israeli coalition trade tit-for-tat missiles strikes as Trump’s Power Day deadline looms
The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»
Russia shares Israel key power sector targeting intelligence for a possible Iranian Power Day retaliation
With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»