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»»»

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»»»

The husband of a woman who fell from the sixth floor of an apartment building with her children in Bishkek’s Dzhal microdistrict has been remanded in custody until June 4. The decision was made by the Bishkek City Court. On April 6, 2026, the Leninsky District Court of Bishkek granted a motion by t»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired successive rocket barrages targeting the Israeli settlements of Netu’a, Metula, Shlomi and Sh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Karmiel with a rocket barrage:»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters confronted an Israeli warplane in the skies of the South with a surface-to-air missile: Hezbollah Military Medi»»»

Checks for live online broadcasts of ballot counting and the completion of tally sheets during the early parliamentary elections on April 19 will be conducted every 10 minutes, said Ivaylo Filipov, Executive Director of the Information Services company, speaking to journalists on Tuesday. "If a sec»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Committee for the System of Customs Clearance and Cross-Border Trade Facilitation held its regular meeting to follow up, and review procedures related to import and export operations in the country, in light of the rapid developments and challenges arising from the current»»»

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (C) holds up a bill he signed Monday that expands the state's powers to impose domestic and foreign terrorist organization designations. Photo courtesy of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis/Facebook April 7 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation authorizing state»»»

BELGRADE - All of Serbia's reserves - from food to energy - are fully secured at this time, says PM Djuro Macut, adding that the state authorities are exceptionally well organised. "There is also the National Security Council, but there is also a system of budget and state reserves that is fully fu»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Forces hit Ukrainian enterprises for the production of control systems, components of cruise missiles, as well as military airfields, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "The operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and»»»

Bishkek is preparing for a digital reform of utility payments, with authorities launching a transition to unified electronic bills that will replace paper ones and consolidate all services into a single document, the City Hall’s press service said. As part of instructions from the Presidential Admi»»»

In a sign of a deep shift in the structure of financing within Saudi Arabia’s economy, and reflecting the goals of Vision 2030 to diversify the production base, credit facilities extended to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises reached a record high at the end of 2025. Banks and finance compan»»»

DOHA: Assistant Undersecretary for Evaluation Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Khalid Abdullah Al Harqan reassured students and parents regarding the specifications of the mid-term exams for the second semester, which will begin on Sunday and continue until April 21»»»

The Israeli army struck and bombed overnight into Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon including Jennata, Jmayjmeh, Hanaway, Majdalzoun, Wadi al-Hujair, Zebdine, Deir al-Zahrani, Maarakeh, Tebnine, al-Hosh, Kfardounin, Betoulay, Sreereh, al-Qatrani, Henniyyeh, al-Qlayleh, Tayr Debba,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehicles at Fatima Gate: Hezbollah Militar»»»

Free media do not guarantee critical and investigative journalism, Filip Pavlov top-on-the list MP candidate for the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Vratsa said at a meeting with citizens. "Media freedom is necessary, but it is not sufficient. The media may be free, but they may not ask the tough questions»»»

In Qatar, a discount is not always a real saving. Most shoppers have had the same experience: you walk into a store, spot a bright sale sign, make a purchase, and still leave unsure whether you actually got the best deal. The problem is not that discounts are rare. The problem is that they are ofte»»»

Two years ago, Dr. Mohammed Ziara watched Israel ravage Gaza's health care system, shelling hospitals, striking ambulances and forcing patients to evacuate. Now Ziara — along with many other medical workers, human rights groups and civilians — warns that the same scenario is unfolding in Lebanon. I»»»

HEADLINES Tuesday’s media coverage focuses on the election campaign, with particular attention on the continued absence of a major leaders’ debate, police action against vote-buying, and rising fuel costs. Of note was the death of singer, composer and poet Mihail Belchev. SNAP ELECTIONS Mediapool.b»»»

London: Courtney Lawes is eyeing a return to the England Test side at the age of 37, and perhaps a fifth Rugby World Cup next year, after he signed a one-year contract with Prem outfit Sale Sharks on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The 105-times capped Lawes -- who retired from international rugby after th»»»

The disruption of crude oil tanker and cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz did more than send oil prices sharply higher. It exposed a hard truth: the global economy — for all its digital sophistication, financial complexity, space and tech progress — still rests on physical corridors, pipes,»»»

Financial uncertainty has a way of revealing exactly how prepared we are. And in his experience, most people are far less prepared than they think, not because they lack discipline, but because they lack visibility. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here»»»

Dubai: A photoshoot that set social media ablaze has taken an even more charged turn following the death of the elephant at its centre. Chanchal, a 67-year-old female elephant who was painted pink for a shoot by Russian art photographer Julia Buruleva in Jaipur, died in February 2026, triggering an»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3737 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»

Ever since the pandemic, more Bulgarians have been discovering the healing power of the mineral water at the Orpheus Spa & Resort as a preventive measure against a range of illnesses, the hotel's manager Dr. Valentin Kotsakov told BTA. The balneological centre has long been a destination not only f»»»

A fuel tank truck enters a tunnel in the city of Goyang, northwest of Seoul, in this file photo taken March 5, 2026. Photo by Yonhap South Korea has secured an additional 60 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for May that will replace supplies from the Middle East that have been blocked du»»»

Al Ain: Police in Al Ain have arrested a number of motorists accused of reckless driving and dangerous vehicle stunts, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen road safety and reduce traffic risks. The arrests were carried out by the Traffic and Patrols Directorate under Abu Dhabi Police as part of»»»

Airstrikes across Iran killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, while Iran fired missiles at Israel and Saudi Arabia, prompting the temporary closure of a major bridge. The attacks came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect them, as US President Donald T»»»

Cargus SHIP & GO is the company’s out-of-home delivery solution, allowing customers to collect or send parcels from locations in their proximity – quickly, simply and integrated into their daily routines. Partnering with FROO supports Cargus’ strategy to build a logistics network centered on proxim»»»

“Over the past three years, our strategy has focused on promoting the benefits of customized solutions that cover the entire process, from design and consultancy to installation and post-installation support. We are pleased to see that more and more clients who are purchasing or renovating a home a»»»

South Korea has taken note of remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, seen during a briefing Monday, that Seoul is not doing enough to support U.S. efforts in its war against Iran, a foreign ministry official said. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo South Korea has taken note of remarks by U.»»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

Residents across Tehran reported the most intense daytime bombardment since the opening hours of the war on April 7, with witnesses describing low-flying jets, cruise missiles visible to the naked eye and dozens of explosions across multiple districts across the capital.  »»»

Iran's recently-installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and receiving treatment for a "severe" medical condition in the holy city of Qom, according to a diplomatic memo based on US and Israeli intelligence seen by The Times of London and reported on April 7. »»»

The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

A record 48% of adults worldwide now disapprove of the United States’ leadership, marking the highest level since tracking began, according to Gallup. The figure compares with 37% who disapprove of China’s leadership, high»»»

With US President Donald Trump’s Power Day deadline looming, where he has promised to do “irreversible damage” to Iran's power grid, Russia has reportedly provided Iran with intelligence of the weaknesses of Israel’s power system for a possible retaliation. »»»

The clock is running down on US President Donald Trump’s “Power Day” deadline of 8PM EST on April 7 (midnight GMT), where he has threatened to destroy Iran’s entire power sector, ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran to cut some sort of deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed a $15mn development loan with the Republic of Palau on April 7, marking the fund's first partnership with the Pacific island nation, Business Wire reported. SFD chief executive S»»»