Bulgaria’s first stroke centre has been opened at St. Anna University multi-profile hospital for active treatment in Sofia. The facility will treat patients with cerebrovascular diseases, primarily those affected by stroke. At the opening ceremony on Tuesday, caretaker Health Minister Assoc. Prof. »»»

Cairo, Egypt: Egypt and Italian energy giant ENI announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, a "significant" natural gas discovery off Egypt's Mediterranean coast, as the North African country struggles to secure its energy needs due to the US and Israel's war with Iran. "Preliminary estimates indicate ab»»»

Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) hosted nearly 3 million participants in 2025, as the number of events and international attendance continued to rise across its venues. A total of 2.97 million people attended events at DWTC last year, marking a 12 per cent increase compared to 2024. The growt»»»

Ben Roberts-Smith pictured in March 2022 outside federal court in Sydney during a defamation trial in which he unsuccessfully sued three former Fairfax group newspapers for carrying articles implicating him in war crimes in the Afghanistan war. File photo by Dan Himbrechts/EPA-EFE April 7 (UPI) -- »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has introduced a three-level classification system for violations committed by private schools delivering distance learning, setting out a detailed enforcement framework that ranges from written notices to licence reviews for serio»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially launched autonomous taxi services in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. The driverless taxis, introduced in partnership with autonomous driving companies Apollo Go and WeRide, can now be booked through the Uber app or the Apollo Go app, allowi»»»

Members of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan are moving away from paper documents and transitioning to work with tablets. The pilot version of the E-Kenesh app was presented by Speaker Marlen Mamataliev during a meeting of the Committee on Budget, Economic, and Fiscal Policy. The Speaker noted that»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has apologized to North Korea over drone incursions into the neighboring country. Last week, South Korean prosecutors indicted three people – an employee of the National Intelligence Service, a South Korean military officer, and a graduate student – for sending »»»

US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran has been driven by a “council of one” style of decision-making and could have serious repercussions for the United States, his former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has warned. The US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic, now in »»»

The US-Israeli war against Iran has set the Middle East “on fire,” reflecting Russia’s warning about the dangerous consequences of the move, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump escalated the tensions by issuing an expletive-laden demand to Tehran to unbloc»»»

US President Donald Trump's mixed messaging and conflicting signals have characterised the war in Iran. For more on the American leader's increasingly bombastic rhetoric, and what is likely to happen next, FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Lisa Gaufman, assistant professor at the Centre for Demo»»»

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 Hezbollah. The military has not given any geographical details on the furthest point to which its soldiers have advanced into Lebanese territory. Is»»»

Caretaker Health Minister, Assoc. Prof. Mihail Okoliyski, stated that updating the prices of clinical pathways is impossible without an allocated budget, and the entire process requires structural transformation. He was speaking at the opening of the country’s first center for cerebrovascular disea»»»

Bangkok, Thailand: Thailand is considering enforcing overnight closures of petrol stations beginning later this month, the prime minister said Tuesday, an effort to preserve fuel as the Middle East war has driven fears of shortages. Anutin Charnvirakul, whose new cabinet was sworn in late Monday, t»»»

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Democratic Alliance of Croats in Vojvodina Tomislav Zigmanov said on Tuesday his party would respect any decision on potential early elections in Serbia and that it had an interest in the matter being reso»»»

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) leader Ivica Dacic said his party was always ready for elections but that, in his opinion, they should be regular elections or as close to that as possible, and added that t»»»

Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has facilitated the dispatch of essential medical aid to Gaza. Through its Global Humanitarian Impact Fund, DXBH has organised the overland»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Education has issued 10 key guidelines aimed at protecting students during periods of remote learning, as schools across the country step up efforts to ensure children remain safe and engaged in digital classrooms. The guidance, circulated to both public and private sch»»»

DOHA: The National Committee for Customs Clearance and Cross-Border Trade Facilitation held its periodic meeting to follow up on and review procedures related to import and export operations in the country, in light of the rapidly evolving situation and challenges arising from the current regional »»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s property market opened 2026 with its strongest quarter on record, with transactions reaching Dh66 billion, up 160.7% from a year earlier. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A total of 13,518 deals were recorded in the first three months of the year, com»»»

Skopje, 6 April 2026 (MIA) - The retail price of diesel is set to rise by Mden 2.5 to Mden 3 per liter as of Monday midnight, while the retail price of Eurosuper BS-95 will drop by Mden 0.5, said the Energy Regulatory Commission on Monday. The retail price of Eurodiesel (D-E V) is set to increase b»»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he was “not at all” concerned about the risk of committing war crimes in Iran if he carried out his threat to bomb bridges and power plants. Experts in military law, however, say that deliberately bombing civilian infrastructure is a violation of inte»»»

As part of KG RESILAND project, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan received digital terrain models for 14 priority areas, covering a total of around 6,000 hectares with a resolution of up to 3 meters. According to the ministry’s press service, the new maps will enable precise analys»»»

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) leader Ivica Dacic said his party was always ready for elections but that, in his opinion, they should be regular elections or as close to that as possible, and added that t»»»

“The Great Place To Work Certification means a great deal to us precisely because it comes directly from our people. We are proud that our 2,500+ colleagues in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Timișoara and Baia Mare confirm, in their own words, that Cognizant Romania is a place where it is worth work»»»

QPearl – CycleOne stood out among finalists from Germany, Spain, and Finland. The evaluation was conducted by an international panel of experts, who assessed the product in terms of innovation, sustainability, and relevance to today’s market. This achievement places Romania at the forefront of glob»»»

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: »»»

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»»»

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'»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»