Bulgarian News Agency 13m

Interior Minister: It Makes Sense for People to Report Election Violations

The number of signals about election violations 13 days before the elections, has increased severalfold compared with the same period before the 2024 elections. This indicates that there is greater public trust in the new leadership of the Ministry of Interior and fir people it makes sense to submi»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Sharjah to build new Kalba roundabout with rose water fountain for visitors

Sharjah: Work is under way to construct a new public roundabout designed to welcome visitors entering the city from the western side, in line with directives from His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. According to the “Direct Line” progra»»»

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RT 22m

Trump dragging Americans ‘into hell’ – Iranian parliament speaker

US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran is making life worse for ordinary Americans, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has said in response to ultimatums over the Strait of Hormuz. In an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump warned that Iran would be “living in hel»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Shura Council reviews sports and youth strategy 2023-2030

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Shura Council has held its weekly sitting, addressing regional developments and reviewing plans to strengthen the country's sports and youth sectors. The sitting, chaired by the Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, opened with praise for the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad »»»

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Gulf News 33m

UAE joins Svalbard Treaty in Norway

The UAE has officially joined the Svalbard Treaty, following Federal Decree No. 125 of 2025. This step strengthens the country’s role in polar science and international cooperation and reflects its commitment to protecting some of the world’s most climate-sensitive regions. Svalbard is a Norwegian »»»

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UPI 45m

Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor - UPI.com

Steve Hilton attends a Vote Leave rally in London in 2016. President Donald Trump has endorsed Hilton for governor of California. Photo by EPA April 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor early Monday morning on Truth Social. "I have known and res»»»

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Sana 46m

Turkish, Japanese vessels pass safely through Strait of Hormuz amid restrictions

Ankara/Tokyo, April 6 (SANA) A Turkish vessel and another linked to Japan have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, despite severe disruption to maritime traffic due to restrictions imposed by Iran. Turkey’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said the Turk»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Minister of Labor chairs periodic meeting of national committee for combating human trafficking

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labor HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking, chaired the Committee's periodic meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026. The meeting reviewed progress on the National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking (2024-2026), which aim»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Saudis to travel visa-free to Russia from May 11

Dubai: A visa-free travel agreement between Russia and Saudi Arabia will come into effect on May 11, allowing citizens of both countries to enter without a visa, according to a statement issued by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement enables nationals of Russia and the Kingdom of »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Ukraine Might Be Behind TurkStream Sabotage Attempts - Orban

Last week, President of Serbia Alexandar Vucic told Orban that security forces had discovered explosive devices near a key gas pipeline linking Serbia and Hungary and carrying Russian gas via the TurkStream route. "We cannot yet answer exactly who planned the sabotage... However, what we are seeing»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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 Awsat 1h

Israel Defense Minister Says Struck Iran's Largest Petrochemical Facility

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel had conducted a "powerful strike" on Iran's largest petrochemical complex, after Iranian media reported multiple explosions at the site. The military "just carried out a powerful strike on Iran's largest petrochemical facility, located in Asaluye»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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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Sana 1h

Syrian delegation arrives in Istanbul for joint economic committee talks with Türkiye

Istanbul, April 6 (SANA) A Syrian delegation headed by Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar arrived in Istanbul on Monday to take part in the first meeting of the Syria–Türkiye Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). The delegation includes Central Bank Governor Abdulkader Husrieh, D»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

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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Qatar Tribune 2h

Amir chairs first meeting of Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment for 2026

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, chaired the council’s first meeting of 2026, held at the Amiri Diwan. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE extends Nafis Emiratisation programme to 2040

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will extend its flagship Emiratisation programme Nafis until 2040 and introduce new family-focused benefits aimed at strengthening social stability and supporting Emirati participation in the private sector The move, made in implementation of directives from President His Highnes»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir chairs first meeting of Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment for 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Amir and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, chaired the Council’s first meeting for 2026, held Monday morning at the Amiri Diwan. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Th»»»

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MIA 2h

PM Mickoski to attend cornerstone laying ceremony for construction of 400 kV line from Bitola 2 substation

Skopje, 2 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will attend Thursday the cornerstone laying ceremony for a 400 kV transmission line from Transmission Substation (TS) “Bitola 2” to the Kjafasan border crossing on the Macedonian-Albanian border. According to the government press servic»»»

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UPI 2h

Iran vows crushing retaliation for further strikes on civilian targets - UPI.com

Iran warned of "much more devastating retaliation" if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on "power plants and bridges day" attacks he has threatened to unleash beginning Tuesday night if Tehran does not reopen the Hormuz Strait. File Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE air defences intercept twelve ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 19 UAVs

Dubai: The UAE air defence systems on Monday (April 6, 2026) intercepted twelve ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 19 drones, launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have intercepted 519 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles and 2,210 UAVs. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

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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Tanjug 2h

Djurdjevic Stamenkovski pays tribute to victims of April 6, 1941 bombing of Belgrade

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Labour, Employment and Veteran and Social Affairs Milica Djurdjevic Stamenkovski, who also chairs a government committee on cherishing the tradition of Serbia's liberation wars, laid a wreath in the Alley of the Victims of the April 6 Bombing of Belgrade at the capita»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Soldier in serious condition: President takes situation under personal control - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has taken the situation concerning a serviceman who was injured in an incident and is currently in serious condition under his personal control. Earlier, the soldier’s mother, whose son is in a coma, appealed to the head of state, asking him to pay attention to»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

National "Accept Me" Foster Care Initiative Launched at BTA Press Club in Sofia

The national initiative "Accept Me", aimed at promoting foster care, was launched at the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) National Press Club in Sofia in partnership with the Social Assistance Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy on Monday. The opening was attended by caretaker Minister»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Minister of Environment and Climate Change meets Ambassador of France

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar HE Arnaud Pescheux. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, particularly in the fiel»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Al Subaie, French envoy discuss bilateral relations in environment, climate change

DOHA: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has met with Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar HE Arnaud Pescheux. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries, particularly in the fields of environment»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Head Rusinova Denies Claims of Contacts with Petyo Petrov

Claims that she had offered or brokered meetings and contacts with certain individuals were false, acting administrative head of the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Emilia Rusinova said in a written statement sent to the media on Monday. The position came after caretaker Minister of Interior Emil De»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Forest Week Opens in Bulgaria, PM Likens Care for Forests to Care for Democracy

Bulgaria marked the start of its annual Forest Week on Monday, with Prime Minister Andrey Gurov drawing a parallel between the care of forests and the care of democracy. Speaking at the opening ceremony at a forestry enterprise near Yundola in the Rhodope mountains, the Prime Minister said, "The fo»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israel Says to Boost Production of Arrow Missile Interceptors

Israel's defense ministry on Monday said it plans to accelerate production of Arrow missile interceptors, as it fights a war with Iran. The announcement came after questions emerged in the international media over how long Israel's interceptor stocks would last, with some analysts pointing to short»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Interior Ministry Receives Over 1,000 Election Violation Reports, 183 Detained

As of 8:30 a.m. on Monday, a total of 1,042 reports of violations of the election process have been received, and 183 people have been detained, Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev said at a briefing of the Coordination Council for the preparation of the early parliamentary elections. He noted tha»»»

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TAP 3h

Trade Minister highlights COMESA strategy for AfCFTA implementation

Tunis, April 6, 2026 (WAT) — Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Obeid underscored the importance of the strategy developed by COMESA to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, calling it a crucial step...»»»

Egypt Independent 3h

PM: Top priority given to securing funding to meet essential needs

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, that the government attaches great importance to securing adequate financing to meet the state’s essential needs, along with enhancing partnerships with the business community, improving services and implementing a balanced fiscal pol»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Vietnam parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders

Hanoi, Vietnam: Lawmakers in Vietnam re-elected Tran Thanh Man as chairman of the National Assembly on Monday, giving him a second term as head of the country's top legislative body. The appointment came as deputies opened a new session in which they will confirm other top state leaders including t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

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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Novinite 3h

Defense Minister: Bulgaria Takes No Military Commitments Under Ukraine Security Deal

Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov has stated that Bulgaria is not taking on any military obligations under the ten-year security cooperation agreement with Ukraine, addressing concerns raised in public and political debate. He made the comments in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio r»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iran and US Receive Draft Proposal for 45-day Ceasefire, Tehran Says Formulated its Response

Iran and the United States have received a draft proposal that calls for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to try and find a way to end the war, two Mideast officials have told The Associated Press. The proposal comes from Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators working»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Dollar Steady as Traders Weigh Escalating Iran War, Ceasefire Hopes

The dollar was steady on Monday, while the yen flirted with the crucial 160 per dollar level, as nervous investors took stock of the escalating Iran war, with all eyes on the latest deadline from US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In an expletive-laden Easter Sunday social me»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Another Turkish-Owned Ship Has Crossed Hormuz Strait, Says Minister

A third Turkish-owned ship has crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, Türkiye’s Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Monday. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key global waterway, since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran started on February 28 set off the Middle East conflict and sent g»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

S. Korea allows sailing through Red Sea as alternative route amidst Strait of Hormuz disruptions

Seoul: South Korea has decided to allow crude oil tankers to sail via the Red Sea as an alternative route, amid disruptions to oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Lim Jung-kwan, said on Monday that th»»»

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Naharnet 4h

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»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Another Turkish-owned ship has crossed Hormuz strait: Minister

Istanbul: A third Turkish-owned ship has crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, Turkiye's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Monday. "The Turkish-owned vessel 'Ocean Thunder' which was en route carrying crude oil loaded from Iraq to Malaysia, safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz l»»»

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France24 5h

Explosives discovered near gas pipeline to Hungary, says Serbia's president

Powerful explosives were found near the Balkan Stream pipeline in Serbia that carries Russian gas to Hungary, the leaders of the two countries said on Sunday, triggering political scrutiny in Hungary days before a national election.  Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said the army and police »»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE reviews Dh6 billion highway and mass transit plans linking Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman

Dubai: The UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council has reviewed major transport and infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening connectivity between emirates and supporting future urban growth, during its first meeting of 2026 chaired by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Inf»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Indonesia raises aviation fuel surcharge, flight ticket prices

Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia on Monday announced a 28-percentage point rise in the surcharge on aviation fuel, and said it would allow airlines to raise the domestic ticket price, which the government caps, by up to 13 percent. As global oil prices soar on the back of the Middle East war, Economy »»»

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RT 5h

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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Novinite 5h

Vassilev Calls for “Decisive Battle” Against Borissov and Peevski, Targets Radev in Sharp Political Attack

Asen Vassilev, leader of “We Continue the Change,” stated in an interview with Nova TV that the upcoming elections present a rare opportunity for a political shift, arguing that voters could significantly reduce the parliamentary influence of Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski. He claimed that for t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

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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Qatar Tribune 6h

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 6h

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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