Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Central Bank of Qatar HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, met today with the Ambassador of the French Republic to the State, HE Arnaud Pescheux. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and ways »»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that air defenses engaged 1 ballistic missile, and 11 drones originating from Iran. Since the start of Iran's brazen attacks, the UAE air defenses have engaged 520 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,221 drones. Get updated faster and for FREE: »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media reports damage across central ‘Israel’ caused by Iranian cluster bomb attack 07-04-2026 13:49 PM Latest News Urgent News Isla»»»

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Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced a temporary support package aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses manage costs and cash flow over the coming months. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Dubai-based lender said the initiative offers »»»

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»»»

Istanbul, April 7 (SANA) Syria and Türkiye signed an economic cooperation agreement on Tuesday at the conclusion of the first meeting of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in Istanbul, officials said. The agreement, signed by Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar and Tu»»»

Hezbollah announced overnight into Tuesday attacks on Israeli targets in south Lebanon and across the border, including launching an advanced missile and attack drones at a base near the central city of Hadera. The group said it targeted Metula, Margaliot, Malikiyya, Misgav Am, Hanita, Shlomi, Yir'»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Direct hit scored as Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Al-Bayyada with an attack drone: Hezbollah Military»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli settlement of Nahariya came under rocket fire by Islamic Resistance fighters as part of earlier warning to evacuate northern Israel»»»

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Tunis, April 7 (TAP) - The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Centre (CCIC) is organising a business mission to PLAST 2026- the International Exhibition for plastics and rubber industries due next June 8-11 in Milan, Italy. Participating...»»»

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»»»

Skopje, 6 April 2026 (MIA) – Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Monday, responding to journalists’ questions, that fuel supplies are stable and there is no need for concern, despite increased daily consumption due to pressure at certain border crossings. “Fuel supplies remain stable and suffici»»»

Jochen Frey from San Francisco, USA Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh said Egypt and Morocco move towards elevating bilateral relations to strategic investment partnerships based on shared interests. Saleh made the remarks during his meeting on Monday with visiting Morocc»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) facility in Russia's Novorossiysk is not Kiev's first attempt to strike at its infrastructure, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "It is obvious that the strikes took place. Here, of course, the main prim»»»

The Asian Wrestling Championship is currently taking place in Bishkek. On the first day of competitions, bouts in the Greco-Roman style are being held. About 30 national teams and more than 400 athletes from across the continent are participating in the event. The championship runs from April 6 to »»»

London: Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is set to remain at Old Trafford for at least another season after signing a new one-year contract. The 33-year-old England centre-back was in the final months of his current deal but Maguire, who joined United from Leicester in an £80 million ($106 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health, MoPH, renewed its call for residents to adopt healthier habits as the world marks World Health Day. In a social media post, the ministry noted that reducing the consumption of foods and beverages high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats would help prevent d»»»

Humanitarian aid from Kyrgyzstan was delivered to Sarakhs, located near the border of Turkmenistan and Iran. The Ministry of Emergency Situations’ press service reported. The humanitarian aid was handed over to the Mayor of Sarakhs. The Iranian side expressed gratitude to Kyrgyzstan for the assista»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Amirtai Beksultanov, who received a full scholarship to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Stanford University. The Cabinet Chairman congratulated the young man on his admission, noting his high level of preparation and deter»»»

Damascus, April 7 (SANA) Syria recorded its first budget surplus in more than three decades in 2025, Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh said, citing strong revenue growth and tighter fiscal management. Barnieh said total public revenues reached about 379.2 billion new Syrian pounds (around $3.44»»»

China has announced the launch of a new maritime shipping route from Qingdao Port, connecting it to Egypt and Libya via Port Said, then Benghazi and Misrata, offering a strategic alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. New route reduces shipping time by ten daysThis new route reducing shipping time by»»»

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»»»

The management of Maxi Park Hotel & Spa in Velingrad is committed to the sustainable development of its spa centre and expansion of its health and wellness programmes, with a focus on prevention, recovery, and long-term well-being, hotel manager Sisi Belichenova told BTA. She said that in recent ye»»»

Gaza: Palestinian medical sources reported that a young Palestinian man was martyred Tuesday, April 7, 2026, after succumbing to injuries he sustained from Israeli shelling east of the Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on Monday. In the same context, Israeli occupation forces continued»»»

Dubai: The upcoming Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 will serve as a key platform to advance sustainable farming practices, strengthen food security, and foster collaboration across the agricultural sector in line with the UAE’S national food security strategy 2051. Speaking at a»»»

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 »»»

State Secretary of Kyrgyzstan Arslan Koichiev paid tribute on April 7 to those killed during the April 2010 events. He laid flowers at the memorial to the heroes of the People’s April Revolution at Ata-Beyit National Historical and Memorial Complex. A memorial prayer was also held as part of the ce»»»

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had completed the deployment of ground troops along a "defense line" in southern Lebanon, where it is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah. The military has not given any geographical details on the furthest point to which its soldiers have advanced into Lebanese t»»»

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (UNA-OIC) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund signed on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, a grant agreement to establish websites for national news agencies in a number of the member states that are among the least develo»»»

A weather alert has been issued in Kyrgyzstan from April 8 to 10. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the ministry, mudflows are possible in the foothills and mountainous regions of the republic due to unstable weather and expected heavy rain. River water levels are expected»»»

The husband of a woman who fell from the sixth floor of an apartment building with her children in Bishkek’s Dzhal microdistrict has been remanded in custody until June 4. The decision was made by the Bishkek City Court. On April 6, 2026, the Leninsky District Court of Bishkek granted a motion by t»»»

Türkiye is not ‌facing any problems regarding energy supply security due to the Iran war, but the situation is "volatile", Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was quoted as saying by Turkish media on Tuesday. "We hope the war will not last any longer. But the process is currently under our control,»»»

Amid growing ambiguity regarding the health condition of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, questions are mounting over his ability to effectively manage the country's affairs. Since reportedly sustaining injuries during US-Israeli strikes in late February, he has limited his communications t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired successive rocket barrages targeting the Israeli settlements of Netu’a, Metula, Shlomi and Sh»»»

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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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Committee for the System of Customs Clearance and Cross-Border Trade Facilitation held its regular meeting to follow up, and review procedures related to import and export operations in the country, in light of the rapid developments and challenges arising from the current»»»

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»»»

BELGRADE - All of Serbia's reserves - from food to energy - are fully secured at this time, says PM Djuro Macut, adding that the state authorities are exceptionally well organised. "There is also the National Security Council, but there is also a system of budget and state reserves that is fully fu»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Forces hit Ukrainian enterprises for the production of control systems, components of cruise missiles, as well as military airfields, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "The operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and»»»

Bishkek is preparing for a digital reform of utility payments, with authorities launching a transition to unified electronic bills that will replace paper ones and consolidate all services into a single document, the City Hall’s press service said. As part of instructions from the Presidential Admi»»»

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»»»

DOHA: Assistant Undersecretary for Evaluation Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Khalid Abdullah Al Harqan reassured students and parents regarding the specifications of the mid-term exams for the second semester, which will begin on Sunday and continue until April 21»»»

The Israeli army struck and bombed overnight into Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon including Jennata, Jmayjmeh, Hanaway, Majdalzoun, Wadi al-Hujair, Zebdine, Deir al-Zahrani, Maarakeh, Tebnine, al-Hosh, Kfardounin, Betoulay, Sreereh, al-Qatrani, Henniyyeh, al-Qlayleh, Tayr Debba,»»»

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Free media do not guarantee critical and investigative journalism, Filip Pavlov top-on-the list MP candidate for the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Vratsa said at a meeting with citizens. "Media freedom is necessary, but it is not sufficient. The media may be free, but they may not ask the tough questions»»»