Al Awsat 15m

Red Cross Chief Condemns ‘Deliberate Threats’ Against Civilians in Mideast War

The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday condemned "deliberate threats" against civilian targets that have marked the widening Middle East war. Without naming any side, ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric said there had already been widespread destruction of "essential" infra»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Iran Rejects Latest Ceasefire Proposal as Trump Deadline Approaches

Iran on Monday rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and instead said it wants a permanent end to the war, even as US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum loomed for progress to avoid a major escalation in attacks against power plants and bridges. "We won’t merely accept a ceasefire," Mojtaba Ferdou»»»

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Kathimerini 21m

Major phone scam gang broken, loot exceded €1.2 million in a few months

A concerted police crackdown in three parts of Greece involving counter-terrorism officers and drones has broken a highly organized gang of phone scam artists who made about €1.3 million in a few months, authorities said Monday. Seven suspected gang members were arrested during the raids Friday in »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 33m

Court in Haskovo Leaves In Custody American National Wanted in Czechia for Arson

The District Court in Haskovo, Southern Bulgaria has left in custody a 26-year-old American citizen, Nathan Daniel Limesand, under a European Arrest Warrant issued by the judicial authorities in the Czech city of Pardubice. The measure is to ensure the defendant is present during the extradition pr»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Lebanon says Israeli strikes hit south Beirut, country's south

Beirut, Lebanon: An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday April 6, 2026, as Israel's army said it was targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, while Lebanon reported broad strikes in the country's south. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing across the skyline after the strik»»»

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Gulf News 49m

UAE President receives Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. During the meeting, the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister conveyed to the UAE President the greetings of Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,»»»

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Al Manar 60m

Yemeni Armed Forces Announces New Joint Attack with Iran & Hezbollah, Striking Israeli Military Targets in Eilat

The Yemeni Armed Forces announced, in a statement issued on Monday, a new military operation against the Zionist enemy in support of the axis of resistance. The statement, read by the spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces General Yahya Saree, indicated that the attack was carried out by winged miss»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Pavlovic: We, the Voice from the People against holding elections in May or June

BELGRADE - We, the Voice from the People whip in the Serbian parliament Branko Pavlovic said on Monday the party was not in favour of going to early parliamentary elections in May or June as it believed the electoral process must be improved first and the citizens' trust in elections restored. "Our»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Bahrain Public Prosecution orders detention of suspects accused of spying for Iran

Manama, Bahrain: Bahrain's Public Prosecution on Monday, April 6, 2026, ordered the detention of several individuals arrested on charges of espionage for Iranian intelligence agencies and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The head of the Terror Crimes Prosecution said the arrests were c»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria Cracks Down on Election Crimes: 183 Arrested, Over 1,000 Violations Reported

Authorities in Bulgaria report a significant escalation in efforts to combat election-related violations, with 183 individuals detained in connection with crimes against electoral rights, according to the Coordination Council overseeing the vote. At the same time, over 1,000 alerts have been submit»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Flying to Saudi? You can now book your train and flight together

Dubai: Saudi Arabia is moving towards a more integrated travel experience, with national carrier Saudia and Saudi Arabia Railways signing an agreement to combine air and rail ticketing systems. The deal, announced at the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026 in Madinah, will allow travellers to issue boardi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE braces for rain, dust and rough seas

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather across the UAE, with scattered rainfall expected from Thursday through to Monday. In a statement, the centre said conditions on Tuesday and during the daytime on Wednesday would be fair to partly cloudy and occasionally dusty,»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Khatam HQ Warns: Stronger Retaliation if Civilian Areas Hit Again

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that any renewed aggression against civilian areas will be met with a more forceful and wide-ranging response, as US-Israeli bombing continues to target civilian infrastructure in Iran. In a statement on Monday, spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Norwegian counterpart

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call from HE Jonas Gahr Store, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

EU chief says targeting civilian infrastructure 'illegal'

Brussels, Belgium: Striking civilian infrastructure installations during war is illegal, EU chief Antonio Costa said in a social media post on Monday. The warning came after US President Donald Trump threatened to devastate civilian infrastructure in Iran if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

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Tanjug 3h

Krkobabic: Decision on elections should be in citizens' interest, PUPS ready

BELGRADE - Milan Krkobabic, president of the Party of United Pensioners, Farmers and Proletarians of Serbia - Solidarity and Justice (PUPS) said on Monday dialogue was the only way out of accumulated problems and that a decision on whether to go to early parliamentary elections needed to be made in»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Shura Council welcomes outcomes of Amir's visit to Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, and reviews sports ministry's strategy 2023-2030

DOHA: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the council's headquarters, chaired by HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, Speaker of the Council. At the outset of the session, the council welcomed the fraternal visit made last week by His Highness the Amir Shei»»»

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Gulf News 3h

OPF rolls out scholarships for overseas Pakistanis’ students

Duba: The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has announced a nationwide scholarship programme for the families of expatriates studying in Pakistan. The move aims at strengthening educational support for Pakistanis living abroad, Launched under the Overseas Pakistanis Education Fund (OPEF), the in»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Four Israelis Killed in Iranian Missile Attack on Haifa

Four Israelis were killed an Iranian ballistic missile impact in Haifa, Israeli media reported on Monday after their bodies were recovered from under the rubble. A fresh barrage targeting the same area wounded four Israelis and caused additional damage. The Fire and Rescue Service said early Monday»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line

Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia: For generations, a Saudi oasis town has been a favoured spot for stressed visitors from the nearby capital Riyadh to come and decompress. But the serenity in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj has been rattled after it found itself in the line of fire from Iranian attacks. Renowned for»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Who was Majid Khademi? Iran’s IRGC intelligence chief killed in latest strikes

Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, the head of intelligence for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in the latest US-Israeli strikes, according to Iranian state media and officials. His death marks the latest in a series of high-profile killings targeting Iran’s senior military a»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972

Houston: The Artemis astronauts entered the final phase of their run-up to a lunar loop on Monday, a tipping point of sorts that means the Moon's gravity is now having a stronger pull on the spacecraft than Earth's. The Orion capsule will now whip around the Moon, setting the crew up to travel fart»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Video: Inside Hezbollah’s Taybe Ambush Where Israeli Troops Fled, Leaving Vehicles Behind

A newly released video by Hezbollah Military Media documents a large-scale ambush in which Israeli soldiers ran away in a failed advance attempt in the southern Lebanese town of Taybe. The footage captures the area targeted during the March 28 operation, beginning with heavy rocket barrages and sus»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Media Review: April 6

POLITICS With early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria two weeks away, the possibility of a coalition between two of the highest-ranked political entities in public opinion polls, Progressive Bulgaria and Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), is discussed in a comment by political ana»»»

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Gulf News 5h

‘We vote, we decide’: Kerala officials join Gen-Z music video to motivate young voters

Kerala’s electoral officers have taken an unusual but lively approach to encourage youth participation in the upcoming Assembly elections. Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar and Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari starred in a vibrant Gen-Z themed music video designed to connect w»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai firms are offering rent cuts, cash allowances, free exposure for small businesses– How to apply

Dubai: Dubai’s business community is stepping in to support smaller enterprises amid the war. Businesses are navigating a difficult operating environment marked by rising oil prices, a slowdown in tourism flows, supply chain disruptions, and softer consumer demand. While activity in areas such as t»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Raid Hits Beirut’s Southern Suburbs as Israel Says Striking Hezbollah

An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday as Israel's army said it was targeting Hezbollah, with the raid sending a large plume of smoke billowing across the skyline. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported the strike on the Hezbollah stronghold, which has been largely emp»»»

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UPI 6h

Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into N. Korea - UPI.com

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, seen here speaking at a Cabinet meeting on Monday, expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea. Pool Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, saying that such »»»

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UPI 6h

Head of spy agency tells lawmakers that N. Korean leader's daughter appears to be his successor - UPI.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju Ae appears to be next in line to succeed her father, South Korea's spy chief told lawmakers Monday. In this March image, Ju Ae is seen test-firing a pistol at a munitions factory. Photo by KCNA/UPI | License Photo North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's daugh»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Iranian Missiles Strike Tel Aviv, Inflict Serious Injuries

Iranian missiles hit 20 locations in central ‘Israel’ on Monday, with a direct strike on a building in the settlement of Tel Aviv triggering air-raid sirens across the city and its suburbs. Israeli media acknowledged that explosive warheads fell in several areas inside Tel Aviv and its suburbs, inc»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE workforce to grow 12% with 1 million new jobs by 2030

Dubai: The UAE will need to add around one million new workers by 2030 as economic expansion, digital transformation and artificial intelligence adoption accelerate, according to a new report by ServiceNow and Pearson, with experts saying the shift will significantly reshape investment priorities, »»»

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Tanjug 6h

Vucic: We have prevented action against Serbia's vital interests, explosives found

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday two large packages of explosives with detonation cords had been found in the territory of the Kanjiza municipality, northern Serbia, near the Turkish Stream international gas pipeline, and noted that the Serbian Armed Forces had succeeded»»»

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Naharnet 6h

15 killed, dozens hurt in Israel's strikes on Lebanon on Sunday

Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 15 people, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. Israel has launched airstrikes across Lebanon as well as a ground invasion in the south since March 2, when Hezbollah entered the Midd»»»

Al Manar 6h

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrages of rockets targeting gatherings of Israeli soldiers, vehicles at Fatima Gate border area and Ibl Al-Qamh site: Military Media statements 5, 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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 barrages of rockets targeting gatherings of Israeli soldiers, vehicles at Fatima Gate border »»»

UPI 6h

Israel says it assassinated IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi - UPI.com

April 6 (UPI) -- Israel said Monday that it assassinated Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Intelligence Organization, as it eliminates senior leaders of the powerful force that helps sustain Iran's ruling regime. The announcement from the Israel Defense Forces »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Bollywood ensemble comedy 'Welcome To The Jungle' to be shot in Dubai this summer

Dubai: Parts of the upcoming Bollywood ensemble comedy Welcome to the Jungle will be filmed in Dubai soon, Gulf News can exclusively reveal. According to a statement from production team led by Firoz A Nadiadwala, a key sequence featuring actors Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, and Rajpal»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Lebanon's Christians mark Easter in solidarity with war-hit south

Lebanese Christians marked Easter Sunday by turning their prayers to the south, where villages remain trapped by fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. This year's celebrations were dedicated to "people in the south," said Jenny Yazbek al‑Jamal, as she left mass at a church in Beirut's northern sub»»»

Naharnet 6h

Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning

Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East on Monday and threatened "devastating" retaliation, after U.S. President Donald Trump's expletive-laced warning that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reported a barrage of missile and drone strike»»»

Gulf News 7h

Abu Dhabi reinforces supply chain resilience and business continuity at Traders–Decision Makers Forum

Government officials reaffirmed, during the Traders–Decision Makers Forum recently organized by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the emirate’s ongoing efforts to support business continuity, strengthen supply chains and the flow of goods, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s ability to navigate»»»

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Gulf News 7h

War’s widening cost: How conflict is reshaping the global economy

The US-Israel-Iran war has now entered its second month of reciprocal attacks, alongside Iranian strikes on neighboring Gulf states. Its trajectory remains uncertain, caught between a fragile de-escalation that appears difficult to achieve and a new, unpredictable phase. Against this backdrop, the »»»

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Al Manar 7h

Israeli Strikes Pound South, Bekaa as Dahiyeh Threats Resurface

Israeli air and artillery strikes intensified on Monday across southern Lebanon and the Western Bekaa, hitting multiple towns north and south of the Litani River and causing casualties, as renewed threats loomed over Beirut’s southern suburb, Dahiyeh, a day after a deadly raid on a residential area»»»

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RT 7h

Varoufakis slams ‘crimes against logic’ at Moscow forum

Leader of the Democracy in Europe Movement, and former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, condemned Europe’s mishandling of Russia and Ukraine as a ‘crime against logic’ during the TOLK.PRO forum in Moscow. “The situation with Russia, with Ukraine, and in this region—it has devastating conse»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Bulgarian Prosecutors Warn of Rising Synthetic Drug Threat Amid Legislative Gaps

A worrying trend is being observed in the spread of new synthetic substances, along with a lack of up-to-date legislation to address them, the Sofia Regional Prosecution Office (SRPO) said here on Monday. Following the first court case involving possession of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), prosecutor»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

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»»»

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Gulf News 7h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

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»»»

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Gulf News 8h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

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»»»

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