Qatari citizens exempted from visa entry to Albania from April 15 until December 31
DOHA: Qatari citizens will not require a visa to travel to Albania from April 15 until December 31, 2026. An official source in the Department of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Qatari citizens are exempt from entry visa requirements to the Republic of Albania, dur»»»
Bulgaria Approves EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement
Bulgaria's caretaker government has decided to endorse the Partnership Agreement between the EU and four Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay), the government information service said. Relations between the EU and Mercosur countries have so far been governed by the 1995 Inter»»»
Ahmed Dogan Appeals for Mobilization and Protection of Identity
Ahmed Dogan, honorary Chair of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms, visited Mineralni Bani and Asenovgrad, where he held meetings with party members and supporters, the Alliance’s press office announced on Wednesday. During his visits, he discussed with local party organizations the current politi»»»
BAFTA racial slur was breach of BBC editorial standards: internal probe
BAFTA racial slur was breach of BBC editorial standards: internal probe London: The BBC breached its own editorial standards by broadcasting a racial slur during the BAFTA awards ceremony, an internal probe found Wednesday. The finding follows a "fast-tracked" investigation ordered by former Direct»»»
Missed Dubai Mall? Primark opens second store in Dubai tomorrow
Dubai: Just weeks after its much-hyped debut, Primark is opening its second store in Dubai on April 9, this time at City Centre Mirdif, Gulf News can reveal. The new Primark store is located on the Ground Floor (P1 – Entrance C) at City Centre Mirdif and will open at 10 am on Tuesday, according to »»»
Hundreds of Martyrs & Injuries in Dozens of Israeli Airstrikes across Lebanon
Suffering a historical defeat, described by the Zionist circles as worse than October 7, the Israeli enemy launched on Wednesday revengeful and genocidal attacks across Lebanon. Massacres are everywhere, and hospitals are filled with casualties as a result of dozens of Israeli air raids on the Leba»»»
Martyrs and injuries as a result of the widespread Zionist aggression on Beirut, Dahieh, the South, Bekaa, and Mount Lebanon: Al-Manar reporters - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Martyrs and injuries as a result of the widespread Zionist aggression on Beirut, Dahieh, the South, Bekaa, and Mount Lebanon: Al-Manar repo»»»
Families demand justice in Tempe crash trial
Proceedings in the trial over the 2023 Tempe rail disaster resume April 27, when statements supporting the prosecution are expected to conclude, with the Greek state expected to formally join the prosecution. On Monday, most of more than 230 parties listed in the indictment appeared, while some opt»»»
Siyanie Coalition Leader Says He Will Face Slander Accusations, Won't Use Parliamentary Immunity
Siyanie (Radiance) coalition leader Nikolay Popov said on Wednesday that he will face a slander accusations without invoking parliamentary immunity as a candidate in the April 19 parliamentary elections. Popov was speaking during a protest in his support in front of the Pleven District Court. Popov»»»
Brentas SPA Resort Offers Variety of Spa Facilities and Relaxation in Rhodope Mountains
Brentas SPA Resort in Tsigov Chark offers facilities for tourism and relaxation, combining modern comfort with the natural environment of the Rhodope Mountains. Spa centre with a variety of services is available to guests, Maya Uteva from the hotel’s marketing department told BTA. Services include »»»
Doha Diamond League meet postponed until June 19
Paris, France: The Diamond League athletics meeting in Doha has been postponed for six weeks and will now take place on June 19 due to the war in the Middle East, organisers announced Wednesday. The United States and Iran agreed on Tuesday a two-week ceasefire to the war that has killed thousands a»»»
Syria seeks rainwater harvesting to tackle water scarcity challenges
Damascus, April 8 (SANA) Syria is stepping up efforts to promote rainwater harvesting as part of broader measures to improve water management and strengthen agricultural resilience amid growing climate pressures. At a two-day workshop organized by the General Commission for Agricultural Scientific »»»
Salam calls on Lebanon's friends to help end Israeli attacks
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday called on his country's friends to help put an end to Israeli attacks following a series of deadly strikes across the country. In a statement, Salam said that while Beirut "welcomed the agreement between Iran and the United States and intensified our efforts »»»
Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw
Bangkok: Nearly 70 young Thai men sat on flimsy plastic chairs, faces tense as they waited to draw their fate from a jar -- an annual ritual deciding whether they will serve in the military. The conscription lottery, held across Thailand each April, has taken on added weight this year following sev»»»
Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann set to plead guilty - UPI.com
Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, Long Island, is expected to plead guilty Wednesday to the killing of seven women. File Photo courtesy of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office April 8 (UPI) -- A man who allegedly killed seven women and discarded their bodies in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island i»»»
Weather alert: UAE to see scattered rain from tomorrow to Monday
Abu Dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast scattered rainfall across the UAE from early tomorrow until Monday, as unsettled weather is expected in several areas. In its latest update, the NCM said rain is likely to fall at intervals from tomorrow morning, affecting various par»»»
It's High Time for the Global South to Demand Colonial Reparations
The US, UK, and other Western powers with colonial pasts have repeatedly refused to consider reparations for the slave trade and other colonial crimes—yet have set precedents that could allow such claims to be enforced. The West "has been guided by a sense of moral superiority and legal exceptional»»»
Lebanon PM Calls on Country's Friends to Help End Israeli Attacks
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday called on his country's friends to help put an end to Israeli attacks following a series of deadly strikes across the country. In a statement, Salam said that while Beirut "welcomed the agreement between Iran and the United States and intensified our»»»
100 targets in 10 minutes: Israel vows to continue striking Hezbollah
The Israeli military chief of staff said on Wednesday that Israel will continue to "utilize every operational opportunity" to strike Hezbollah after the military said it struck more than 100 targets within 10 minutes across Lebanon, the largest wave of strikes since March 1. Lt Gen. Eyal Zamir said»»»
Institutions Prepare for Early Parliamentary Elections with Focus on Transparency, Security, Voting Abroad
Bulgaria is intensifying preparations for the early parliamentary elections on April 19, with authorities emphasizing fairness, technical readiness, and the prevention of electoral violations both domestically and abroad. “It is extremely important to see whether we have fulfilled our promise to co»»»
Nutella in Space: Artemis II crew accidentally creates viral moment
Dubai: NASA’s Artemis II crew made history by flying farther from Earth than any humans since Apollo 13, and along the way, they gave the internet something unexpected to snack on: a jar of Nutella floating in zero gravity. Probably the only jar in the entire universe to be a part of a mission like»»»
TAP inaugurates photovoltaic plant, hosts information day on media role in energy transition
Tunis, April 8, 2026 (TAP) – “The Role of the Media in Promoting the Energy Transition in Tunisia” is the theme of an information day organised Wednesday by TAP news agency at its headquarters, on the occasion of the inauguration of its new...»»»
Qatar Financial Centre records 57% year-on-year growth in firm registrations
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) announced the addition of more than 800 new firms to its business platform from January to March 2026, thus recording an annual growth of 57% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2025. The QFC said in a statement Wednesday th»»»
PIFM strongly protests the new draft emergency ordinance: “An unprecedented aggression against the economic environment”
The Employer’s Association of Labor Importers (PIFM), a member of the National Council of SMEs in Romania, is raising a critical alarm regarding the latest version of the Draft Emergency Ordinance (OUG) concerning the registration and obligations of foreign employers, released today for public cons»»»
Revoked Nominations Trigger New Selection for European Prosecutor
The caretaker government revoked the Council of Ministers’ January 21, 2026 decision approving three Bulgarian candidates for European prosecutor, the government press service said here Wednesday. The move withdrew the nominations of Dimitar Belichev, Mihaela Raidovska and Plamen Petkov and ordered»»»
e-Government Minister Details Measures for Election Monitoring and Voting Machine Security
After the close of polls on April 19, section election commissions (SECs) will be checked to ensure that the live online video broadcast of ballot counting and tally sheet completion has been activated, caretaker Minister of e-Government George Sharkov said during a meeting with President Iliana Io»»»
Trump-backed Republican projected to win race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Washington, United States: A Republican candidate backed by US President Donald Trump has won a runoff House election in Georgia to replace influential right-wing lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, according to media projections on Wednesday. Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris for the US Hous»»»
Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?
TradeIranIs Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?Nik MartinAn Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens to turn the key waterway into a high-stakes toll booth. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»
Sharjah welcomes a new residential Community Built Around Everyday Wellbeing
Sharjah: Construction has officially begun on a groundbreaking residential project in Sharjah designed around daily well-being rather than weekend escapes. Sanzen Developments’ Sukoon project will feature 859 villas and town houses across four thoughtfully designed phases, offering a lifestyle buil»»»
Macut, Pierce discuss further strengthening of Serbia-UK relations
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with the UK's special Western Balkans envoy Karen Pierce in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss current political and economic topics, as well as further strengthening of Serbia-UK bilateral relations. "Macut underlined that Serbia attaches great importance to coo»»»
Rosen Zhelyazkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Blagoevgrad 1st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Rosen Zhe»»»
Caretaker e-Government Minister Details Measures for Election Monitoring and Voting Machine Security
After the close of polls on April 19, section election commissions (SECs) will be checked to ensure that the live online video broadcast of ballot counting and tally sheet completion has been activated, caretaker Minister of e-Government George Sharkov said during a meeting with President Iliana Io»»»
Watch: Woman rescued from Florida canal after trying to rescue dog - UPI.com
April 7 (UPI) -- A woman who jumped into the water to rescue her dog in Florida ended up needing to be rescued alongside the canine. Body camera footage released by the Hallandale Beach Police Department shows police and Broward Fire Rescue personnel lowering a ladder from the Intracoastal Waterway»»»
Passenger gives birth aboard flight from Jamaica to New York - UPI.com
Caribbean Airlines confirmed a passenger on a flight from Jamaica to New York gave birth just as the flight was landing at John F. Kennedy Airport. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Caribbean Airlines confirmed a passenger on a flight from Jamaica to New York gave bi»»»
Persistent player wins $1.1 million lottery jackpot after decades - UPI.com
A woman who has been playing the Michigan Lottery's Lotto 47 twice a week for decades had her persistence pay off with a $1.1 million Lotto 47 jackpot. Photo courtesy of the Michigan Lottery April 6 (UPI) -- A woman who has been playing the Michigan Lottery's Lotto 47 twice a week for decades had h»»»
KISA launches project to develop security standards for physical AI - UPI.com
South Korea Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol (L) listens to an explanation about robots during a visit to an innovative AI company in Seoul, South Korea, 27 February 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April 7 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's internet security agency has launched a project to dev»»»
British woman amasses largest collection of 'Tomb Raider' games - UPI.com
Amy Dyson earned the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Tomb Raider games. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records April 7 (UPI) -- A British woman showed her love of her favorite video game series by earning the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Tomb Raider game»»»
UAE disappointed as Security Council fails to act on Strait of Hormuz crisis
New York: The UAE has expressed its deep disappointment at the UN Security Council’s failure to take decisive action to address the global repercussions caused by Iran’s illegal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and failure to adopt a resolution put forward by Bahrain on behalf of the UAE, Kuwait, Q»»»
Cabinet welcomes US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, chaired Wednesday the regular Cabinet meeting. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the followi»»»
Giuseppe Carella appointed as Country Manager of Nestlé Romania
Giuseppe Carella, with more than 25 years of international business experience, assumes the position of Country Manager of Nestlé Romania on April 1, 2026. Over the course of his career, Giuseppe has built a strong track record in bringing Nestlé’s mission to life, driving innovations for local con»»»
Iran confirms participation in Islamabad peace talks with the United States
Dubai: Iran has officially confirmed that it will participate in the upcoming peace talks with the United States in Islamabad, a key step in efforts to secure a peaceful settlement to their ongoing conflict, Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office announced Wednesday. The announcement came after a 45‑mi»»»
Tehran’s call: How Mojtaba Khamenei sealed the Iran deal
Dubai: In the end, the deal was not decided in Washington — but in Tehran, where Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei quietly gave the green light, a decisive intervention that broke weeks of deadlock, according to Axios. The ceasefire that followed brought a sudden halt to weeks of escalating confronta»»»
Bulgaria’s SJC Rejects Move to Oust Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov
The Prosecutorial College of the Supreme Judicial Council has declined to remove Borislav Sarafov from his position as Acting Prosecutor General, despite calls from the Justice Ministry to act following a recent Constitutional Court ruling. The development was confirmed by Deputy Justice Minister T»»»
“On the Brink of Great Victory”: Hezbollah Calls on Displaced Civilians to Hold Off Return
Hezbollah on Wednesday called on displaced civilians to be patient and delay returning to southern Lebanon, Bekaa and Beirut’s Dahiyeh, vowing that they will do so soon “proud and victorious.” In a statement, Hezbollah addressed to “the most honorable people” as saying: “We call on you, in these cr»»»
Multiple coordinated airstrikes hit Beirut and its suburbs
Israel launched a series of strikes on Beirut on Wednesday, hitting several parts of the capital as well as its southern suburbs. Loud booms could be heard throughout the city and smoke was rising from several points. Several of the strikes were in busy commercial and densely populated locations, w»»»
Hezbollah urges people to remain patient and hold off return to southern Lebanon, Bekaa and Beirut’s Dahiyeh, pending an official ceasefire announcement, Media Relations statement says - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah urges people to remain patient and hold off return to southern Lebanon, Bekaa and Beirut’s Dahiyeh, pending an official ceasefire»»»
Hezbollah addresses the most honorable people: “We stand on the brink of great victory, you will return to your villages and homes proud and victorious” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah addresses the most honorable people: “We stand on the brink of great victory, you will return to your villages and homes proud an»»»
Roadside Assistance Association Calls National Protest
The Association of Specialized Roadside Assistance Providers in Bulgaria is organizing a national protest on Thursday, April 9, after Caretaker Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Nikolay Naydenov did not invite it to recent meetings with sector representatives, the association said i»»»
Interior Ministry Working to Prevent Election Violations, Deputy Minister Says
“The Ministry of Interior is actively working to prevent violations of election law,” Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev said during a meeting between President Iliana Iotova and representatives of institutions responsible for ensuring the integrity of the early parliamentary elections on April 1»»»
Kamengrad Hotel & SPA Offers 51C Mineral Water Treatment, Reports Increase in Overnight Stays
Overnight stays at the Kamengrad Hotel in Panagyurishte have tripled – from about 20,000 to 60,000 per year, Nikolay Ivanov, manager of Thracian Hoteliers chain, which the Kamengrad Hotel is part of, told BTA. He said that apart from tourists, one of the main target groups are corporate clients, wh»»»