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»»»

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, »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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,»»»

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»»»

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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