On the night of April 6, the Ukrainian regime, in an attempt to destabilize the global hydrocarbon market and halt the supply of petroleum products to European consumers, attacked facilities of the marine transshipment complex in Novorossiysk using fixed-wing attack drones, the Russian Defense Mini»»»

Damascus, April 6 (SANA) A delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, comprising Director of the Foreign Affairs Office, Youssef Al-Hajar, and Director of the Arab Affairs Department, Mohammed Taha Al-Ahmad, visited the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Damascus and met w»»»

Education and joint efforts help overcome differences between ethnic groups, and education is a key factor for modernization, caretaker Minister of Education and Science Sergei Ignatov said on Monday at a meeting with representatives of the Roma community engaged in the education system. The meetin»»»

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Nikolay Naydenov has sent a letter to the European Commission proposing an increase in the total amount of state aid for the transport sector from EUR 25,564,594.06 to EUR 50,000,000, the Ministry said. The Regional Development Ministry has developed a»»»

Dubai: Oil prices are swinging again, with markets increasingly focused on how high crude could climb if a ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran conflict fails to materialise. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Brent rose 2.01% to $111.23 on Monday, while »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of Lailak Fish Monger, a food establishment located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City (East 11) in Abu Dhabi, due to food safety violations. The facility, which holds commercial licence number (C»»»

A pro-Palestinian campaign group on Monday accused Greek shipping firms of transporting oil and military equipment to Israel that helps its war in Gaza, in some cases breaching a Turkish embargo on trade with Israel. The "No Harbour for Genocide" group called on Greek authorities to investigate and»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with a rocket barrag»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:00 on Monday 06-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy soldiers and vehicles in Rashaf town with»»»

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. Assen Vas»»»

By Mona Alam Eldin Small and medium enterprises have been considered the backbone of the the Promising economies in most countries. The government of Egypt gave a great interest to small and medium enterprises as a part of its short and long term strategy for the development of economy in Egypt , a»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Monday, rising 185.84 points, or 1.83%, to 10,346.22 points. A total of 184,030,284 shares were traded, with a turnover of QR 410,552,914.883 across 17,697 transactions in all sectors. Shares of 48 companies advanced, while three declined »»»

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Shishir Khanal on his appointment as Nepal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. During a phone call, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations, avenues of cooperation, and joint efforts between»»»

Gold prices were nearly steady on Monday, as market participants stayed cautious and awaited further signals on the evolving US-Iran situation and its impact on global interest rates. Spot gold was little changed at $4,669.13 per ounce by 9:26 a.m. ET (1326 GMT) after falling 1% earlier in the sess»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber participated in a virtual seminar organised by the Federation of Gulf Cooperation Council Chambers (FGCCC) to discuss the key challenges and obstacles facing the Gulf private sector amid current circumstances, while also addressing the views and concerns of private sector repres»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Givat Olga base, which belongs to the Northern Command of the Israeli enemy army, located 75 km we»»»

Education of young Bulgarians has been a key priority for Vazrazhdane since its establishment, the party’s press centre said on Monday, noting that it has developed a comprehensive package of measures. Among the proposals is the abolition of delegated school budgets, which, according to the party, »»»

Monte Carlo, Monaco: Principality of Monaco, Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the Monte Carlo Masters as the 2014 champion fell 7-5, 7-5 to Sebastian Baez in the first round on Monday, April 6, 2026. The 41-year-old three-time Grand Slam winner will retire from tennis at the end of the season and ente»»»

A pergola that formed part of the United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has been installed in Tottori Prefecture, where it will continue to serve as a public space for visitors. Originally positioned at the entrance of the UAE Pavilion, the pergola provided a shaded area for mil»»»

The Ministry of Health has announced the start of work on a National Programme to ensure access to naloxone, a life-saving medication for opioid overdoses, both within and outside the healthcare system. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a fast-acting opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses overdos»»»

A 64-year-old tax official in Thessaloniki has been arrested for allegedly warning business owners in advance about upcoming tax inspections, authorities said on Monday. An investigation was launched in 2024. It was triggered by a formal complaint. A 76-year-old retired tax official was also arrest»»»

A Russian man has been arrested in northern Athens on domestic violence charges after his Ukrainian wife fell twice, under unclear circumstances, from the couple’s fourth-floor balcony in the same evening, police said Monday. The 27-year-old woman managed to survive both falls and was in hospital M»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow views the launch of the Japanese-Ukrainian drone cooperation project as a hostile move, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "Considering Ukraine's systematic criminal provocations using drones against civilian targets in Russia, we view th»»»

The price of oil see-sawed in trading on Monday in line with developments in the Iran conflict seen either as escalatory, or likely to bring peace. Prices at the pump at U.S. gas stations, however, continued their march higher. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI) -- The p»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Dubai: Walking into the small studio apartment in JVC, I was met with two shy boys and their mother Randa Alawi, a Saudi single mother working in food catering, who had just come home from work. Before I could sit down, she patted Bandr gently on the back, explaining that he was a little nervous. B»»»

Ukraine’s armed forces are bleeding out, and proof of this is clearly visible on the front lines, military analyst Ivan Konovalov tells Sputnik. Most of the motivated fighters and nationalists within the Ukrainian military's ranks have already been wiped out, says Ivan Konovalov.Those who remain ar»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has scrapped all passenger discounts and scaled back flight operations as surging jet fuel prices strain the carrier’s finances, Dawn reported. A spokesperson for the national airline said concessions would now be limited to children and infants, with al»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Living rooms doubling as classrooms and parents helping tiny fingers click the right login button. This was the scene at many households in Dubai on Monday morning as Indian and Pakistani schools began the 2026-27 academic year online, with hundreds of kindergarten children experiencing thei»»»

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»»»

Five people suffered serious burns late Sunday in an apparent accident while preparing homemade rockets for a traditional Easter celebration on the eastern Aegean island of Chios, authorities said. The injured were taken to the island’s Skylitseio General Hospital, according to state broadcaster ER»»»

Five people were arrested Monday in northern Greece for illegally fishing more than 16,000 sea urchins that are important members of marine ecosystems but also a traditional Lenten delicacy, authorities said. A Coast Guard statement said a total 820 kilos of the spiny rock-dwelling creatures were s»»»

The Ministry of Health has announced the start of work on a National Program to ensure access to naloxone, a life-saving medication for opioid overdoses, both within and outside the healthcare system. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a fast-acting opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses overdoses»»»

Tunis, April 6 (TAP) – The “Reverse Linkage” project, a technical cooperation initiative aimed at transferring and leveraging the expertise of the Tunisian Post for the benefit of the Djibouti Post, was launched on April 1, 2026, during an...»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Fontana Show by Cirque du Liban will come to Qatar on April 30, 2026, as announced by Visit Qatar. The one-month show will be held at the Circus Tent at Hyatt Plaza and will continue until May 31. The production will introduce audiences in Qatar to large-scale aquatic performances,»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

ALEXANDROUPOLI - The Serbia men's national water polo team defeated the Netherlands 15-11 (5-4, 2-2, 4-4, 4-1) in a Round 1, Group A match of a World Cup 2026 Division 1 qualifying tournament in Alexandroupoli, Greece, on Monday. Serbia next face Greece on Tuesday and Hungary on Wednesday. The best»»»

The reorganization plan put to a vote aimed to identify a strategic investor to take over the shipyard’s operations and provide the financial resources necessary for its relaunch. The creditors’ rejection of the plan requires the court-appointed administrator to file a petition with the court, whic»»»

Sharaf DG is leading its National E-Waste Drive by taking it closer to where habits form. By extending the initiative into schools across the UAE, the retailer is engaging students and families, widening participation while cultivating responsible disposal and circular environmental practices as pa»»»

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»»»

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,»»»