Ukraine Attacks Caspian Pipeline Consortium Facilities to Put Economic Damage on US Energy Companies
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»»»
Education Is Key to Modernization, Caretaker Education Minister Says at Meeting with Roma Teachers
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»»»
UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka gifts pergola to children’s park
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»»»
Meet the Dubai teenage brothers running their own clothing brand: 'We wanted to support our mother'
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»»»
PIA scraps discounts, cuts and suspends flights as fuel costs soar
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»»»
Indian and Pakistani schools in Dubai reopen, kicking off 2026-27 academic year online
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»»»
Spa Hotel Kleptuza Velingrad Prioritizes Family Tourism, Installs New Salt Room for Children
Spa Hotel Kleptuza Velingrad prioritizes family tourism, and this year it is offering free access to the newly opened salt room for children with respiratory issues, the hotel manager Dochka Tsvetanova told BTA. She said that mineral water is the main feature of the spa centre and is exclusively us»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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. »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Kyrgyzstan to boost production of children’s animation and TV series - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan plans to launch up to 20 animation projects and short TV series for children annually. A record 65 million soms has been allocated for the development of children’s content in 2026. Talantbek Tolobekov, Director of the Cinematography Department under the Ministry of Culture, Information »»»
Israeli Strike Kills Lebanese Forces Official, Widening Divisions Over Hezbollah
An Israeli strike on an apartment east of Beirut late on Sunday killed a local official from the Lebanese Forces, sharpening internal divides over Hezbollah as Israel's strikes expand to new parts of the country. The war raging in Lebanon over the past month has deepened fractures between supporter»»»
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»»»
Kyrgyz Tuusu Publishing House undergoes transformation - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz Tuusu Publishing House is launching large-scale changes — from a major building renovation to transition to digital broadcasting. In the near future, a unified online platform will be introduced, bringing together all publications within the holding. Speaking at the roundtable «When Will Chi»»»
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»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Adopts Constituent Declaration to Be Formally Established as Political Party
An initiative committee has adopted a Constituent Declaration for the formal establishment of Progressive Bulgaria as a political party. The declaration was made public April 6 by the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, which was founded by former President Rumen Radev to provide organizational base fo»»»
UAE private schools move enrolment fully online for next academic year
Dubai: Private schools across the UAE have confirmed that enrolment for the upcoming academic year is continuing smoothly through fully digital registration systems, allowing parents to complete applications, assessments and seat reservations online. School administrators said registration is being»»»
QU marks World Autism Awareness Day, highlights technological innovation
Doha, Qatar: In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on the second of April under the theme, ‘Autism and Humanity – Every Life Matters,’ Qatar University (QU) marked the occasion by highlighting its academic and research efforts aimed at supporting individuals with autism sp»»»
Rila Hotel Borovets Expands Services with New Children’s Pool Using Salt Electrolysis
The Rila Hotel in Borovets resort is expanding its wellness and relaxation programme, combining first-class spa services, thermal area with several saunas, steam and Turkish baths, an indoor pool and jacuzzies, the hotel management told BTA. The hotel’s spa centre offers a variety of rejuvenation a»»»
Katara’s new murals weave global tales of unity and heritage
Doha, Qatar: In a vibrant celebration of cultural dialogue, Katara Cultural Village has unveiled a striking series of international murals that transform its buildings into living canvases, telling stories from across the world while reinforcing Qatar’s role as a global meeting point of civilisatio»»»
On This Day, April 6: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints founded - UPI.com
On April 6, 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, originally known as the Church of Christ, was founded between three groups of followers in Fayette, Manchester and Colesville, N.Y. 1 of 5 | On April 6, 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, originally known as the »»»
Entrepreneurial index for 2026 fell to 43.25 points; only two macroeconomic indicators are increasing
The entrepreneurial index dropped this year to 43.25 points, from 49.5 points in 2025, in conditions in which most macroeconomic indicators stagnated or registered decreases, while the dynamics of turnover and foreign investments were on the rise, data from the third edition of the report show."We »»»
President Nicusor Dan: Romania’s Path to NATO—Built on the Desire to Be Part of a Community of Democracies
Romania’s path to NATO was built on the profound desire to be part of a democracy community, freedom and rule of law said on Sunday president Nicusor Dan in a message on the occasion of 77 years celebration since the signing of the Treaty in Washington, the founding document of the Alliance.'Today »»»
Indonesian envoy attends honouring ceremony for Ramadan programme participants
Doha, Qatar: In the presence of Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Qatar H E Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center held an honouring ceremony for outstanding students who participated in its Ramadan programmes for the Indonesian commun»»»
PHCC boosts autism awareness through community events and programmes
Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) marked World Autism Awareness Day by organising events and activities in collaboration with national sectors, with medical teams participating through health centers and public venues to ensure wide community engagement. Commemorating World Au»»»
NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby will stream live on Netflix tonight globally
Dubai: Humanity is heading back to the Moon for the first time since 1972, and you can watch the most dramatic moment of the journey from your sofa tonight. NASA's Artemis II mission launched on 1 April from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft: NASA»»»
Toddler Injured by Wolf in the US after Crawling Under Zoo's Exterior Metal Fence
A toddler was lightly injured by a wolf at a Pennsylvania theme park zoo after he crawled under a fence and stuck his hand into the animal’s enclosure, officials at the zoo confirmed Sunday. According to The Associated Press, the child was never inside the wolf habitat at the ZooAmerica North Ameri»»»
Chilean Zoo Stages Easter Egg Hunt with Treats for the Animals
Step aside, children — this Easter egg hunt is for zoo animals only. At the largest private zoo in Chile, several of its animal residents — meerkats, monkeys, lemurs and others — searched on Sunday for their food packaged as Easter egg-themed treats. The “egg hunt” is an annual event at Bioparque B»»»
School enrollment: Over 36,000 children registered for first grade - | 24.KG
More than 36,000 children have been registered for first grade in Kyrgyzstan, open data published on the portal 1mektep.edu.gov.kg say. In Bishkek alone, about 7,200 children have been enrolled. Of these, 2,800 places have been taken in Kyrgyz-language classes and around 4,400 in Russian-language c»»»
Russian Strike Kills Three in South Ukraine
A Russian strike on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa killed three people including a child, a military official said Monday. Moscow has been firing drones at Ukraine in nightly barrages during its four-year invasion launched in February 2022, with Kyiv accusing it of attacking residential »»»
War in Lebanon: Art to provide psychological support to children
As the strikes in Lebanon continue, children are being deeply affected by psychological trauma. In response, art is being used as a means of healing and emotional expression.»»»
Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon, forces closure of Syria border crossing
Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 11 people, including a family of six, and wounded dozens more. The attacks also prompted Syria to temporarily close its main border crossing with Lebanon, as Israel's conflict with Hezbollah intensifies. Israeli strikes on »»»
Crowds march with giant phalluses at Japan’s fertility festival
Giant phallus-shaped portable shrines and penis-themed candies took over the streets near Tokyo on Sunday as crowds flocked to Japan’s “Kanamara” fertility festival, a vibrant and unabashed celebration of sex that mixes ancient tradition with a modern push to break taboos. Showcasing phallus-shaped»»»
Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon, forces closure of Syria border crossing – Ya Libnan
Share: Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut’s southern suburbs, on April 5, 2026. © Ibrahim Amro, AFP Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 11 people, including a family of six, and wounded dozens more. The attacks also prompted Syria to tem»»»
Three killed in Germany when wind fells tree during Easter egg hunt - UPI.com
Three people were killed and one sustained serious injuries after high winds knocked down a tree in Germany near a wooded area where people were having an Easter egg hunt. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 5 (UPI) -- Three people died and another was injured in Germany when high w»»»
Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem and Tehran
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. »»»
Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Al Nuaimi
QNA Doha The Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in Qatar and enhancing the status of community initiatives as an active partner in the path of national development, Minister of Social Devel»»»
Qatar Charity’s ‘27th Night Challenge’ saves children’s lives in Yemen’s Taiz
Tribune News Network Doha With donor support, and despite the current exceptional conditions, Qatar Charity’s (QC) ‘27th Night Challenge’ held under the theme ‘Warding off Calamity’, organised a specialised medical camp to treat children suffering from congenital heart defects in Taiz, Yemen, bring»»»
Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
Tribune News Network Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiat»»»
PHCC marks World Autism Day with outreach, awareness programmes
Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is marking World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2, by organising awareness events and activities in collaboration with national sectors, with medical teams participating through health centres and public venues to en»»»
HH the Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work at a function held yesterday. Chief Executive Officer of Rafeeq Abdullah Thamer Alhemaidi received the award in recognition of the company’s humanitarian efforts through Rafeeq Al Khair. Th»»»
Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiatives. Chief Executiv»»»
Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Minister of Social Development and Family
Doha: Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi emphasized that the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in the State of Qatar, and enhancing the status»»»
Qatar Reads returns to Doha Festival City with an immersive family reading booth
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library (QNL) dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, one of the country’s vibrant community destinations, from April 1 to 22. The activation aims to de»»»
Israel Renews Lebanon Strikes, Forces Syria Border Crossing Closed
Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people inclu»»»
4 dead, 39 hurt as Israel hits Jnah building without warning, bombs Dahieh
Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people inclu»»»