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Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly condemned the attacks on the United Arab Emirates that left three Indian nationals injured, reaffirming New Delhi’s solidarity with the UAE and calling for diplomacy to resolve regional tensions. In a statement posted on X, Modi described the»»»

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Washington, May 5 (SANA) International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned on Monday that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could have significantly worse consequences for the global economy, as rising energy costs fuel inflation and cloud growth prospects. Speaking at a»»»

The Baths of Caracalla, the sumptuously decorated public baths complex near the Colosseum, were long a place of leisure, healthcare and relaxation for ancient Romans. On Sunday, the place provided a different sort of decompression to a group of Palestinian children and their families who had been e»»»

Sources close to the Syrian government told Asharq Al-Awsat that a cabinet reshuffle is expected in the coming days, alongside a restructuring of several ministries, including sovereign portfolios, as well as a wave of changes affecting several provincial governors. The anticipated changes come mor»»»

In April 2026, 48,135 properties were sold nationwide, 5,240 fewer than in March.According to a National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Publicity (ANCPI) release, the number of houses, land plots and apartments that were the subject of transactions in April is 1,776 lower compared with the sam»»»

OMV Petrom and Romgaz, the companies involved in the offshore gas project Neptun Deep, have announced the start of works on a 160-kilometer-long pipeline that will transport gas from offshore fields to the shore. The first gas from this perimeter is expected to be extracted next year, while the cou»»»

The Netherlands remains the largest foreign investor in Romania, with around 20% of total foreign direct investment, worth more than 25 billion euro, President of the Netherlands Romanian Chamber of Commerce (NRCC) Serban Isopescu-Weber said at the 11th edition of the Orange Night event, which mark»»»

The National Bank of Romania's (BNR) foreign exchange reserves were standing at EUR 64,836 million as of April 30, 2026, according to data released on Monday by the bank.During the month, there were EUR 1,800 million worth of inflows representing changes in credit institutions' foreign currency-den»»»

The euro has risen to an official record high of 5.1998 RON, according to the National Bank of Romania (BNR), marking a new historical peak for the Romanian currency. The sharp depreciation of the leu is linked to rising political risk, as well as concerns over the economic outlook, including the p»»»

The Government approved on Monday two emergency ordinances, initiated by the Ministry of Finance, which accelerate the uptake of European funds, announced the relevant minister, Alexandru Nazare, in a conference at the end of the Government meeting."These are two emergency ordinances that, in pract»»»

Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru, announced on Monday that the analysis of payment request no. 4 has been completed and that no problems have been identified.He stated that on Monday morning he had a meeting in Brussels with the General Director of SG REFORM, Celine Gau»»»

USR MPs will be present in the Parliament's plenary session on Tuesday, but will not vote on the motion of censure, announced the party's president, Dominic Fritz."USR MPs will be present in the chamber, but will not vote on this motion. When they are called, they will say 'Present, I do not vote'.»»»

In an analysis published by https://spotmedia.ro/ entitled ‘Romania, without PSD?’,regarding the political situation that Romania is going through these days, the author wonders what will happen to the Social Democratic Party (PSD) that caused this crisis. According to the cited source, Sorin Grind»»»

The lawmakers of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) will answer the roll call in Parliament during Tuesday's censure motion, but they won't vote, UDMR Chairman Kelemen Hunor announced on Monday."As you may assume, we will sit on the bench and say 'present, I do not vote'. (...) Every »»»

The PSD deputies and senators will vote, on Tuesday the censure motion openly according to some sources in the party.According to them, the PSD parliamentary groups decided in the joint meeting on Monday that the vote for the censure motion will be given on Tuesday in the parliament plenary with th»»»

The liberal (PNL) parliamentary group will not participate in the vote on the motion of no confidence in protest against the ‘monstrous coalition PSD-AUR’ announced on Monday the leader of the liberal deputies Gabriel Andronache.The decision was made after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan attended separ»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Monday that Romania will maintain its Western direction regardless of the outcome of the vote on the censure motion scheduled for Tuesday."We will have the motion tomorrow. I want to assure Romanians that, whatever happens, Romania will continue to follow its Western p»»»

President Nicusor Dan met Prince Albert II of Monaco on Monday at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan. On this occasion, the head of state underlined the very good relations between Romania and Monaco.?I had the pleasure of meeting Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Yerevan Summ»»»

President Nicusor Dan met on Monday with President of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan. On this occasion, he underlined the solid relations and mutual trust between the two states."A meaningful conversation wi»»»

Disinformation, cyberattacks and foreign interference are interconnected threats that require a coordinated European response, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday in a Facebook post.Within the framework of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan, he co-chaired together with Monten»»»

President Nicusor Dan declared on Monday, in Yerevan, that Europe is capable of compensating for a possible reduction in the United States' involvement in the continent's security."Since President Trump's first term, the United States' defense strategy has said that it will focus on the Indo-Pacifi»»»

The Hellenic Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (ELLET) and associations on Patmos face intimidation lawsuits, known as SLAPPs, over efforts to halt what was found to be illegal construction in the island’s north. The actions follow campaigns to protect the natural and cultural envir»»»

Police are investigating two separate attacks against teenagers that took place in Athens on Sunday night, saying the two incidents may be linked. The first victim, a student aged 15, was hanging out with friends at the corner of Vouliagmenis Avenue and Ilia Iliou Streets in the district of Neos Ko»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi and Al Sadd set up a heavyweight final in the Amir Basketball Cup 2025-2026 after securing decisive semi-final victories yesterday at Al Gharafa Hall. Al Arabi powered into the title showdown with a commanding 89-70 win over Al Ahli, while Al Sadd booked their spot with a conv»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) witnessed gains during April this year. The QSE index closed the month at 10,487.9 points registering a monthly gain of 2.9% while the Qatar All Share Index witnessed slightly better performance and registered a monthly gain of 3.1% during April 2026 indi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a press statement categorically rejecting false reports alleging the expulsion of the UAE Ambassador from the country. The Ministry, in its statement, said, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Khor branch of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, continues to deliver a wide range of cultural, educational, and awareness programmes targeting non-Arabic speakers across northern regions of the count»»»

Doha: Katara Cultural Village Foundation opened a Contemporary Graphic Art Exhibition featuring 29 artists from Qatar and abroad, showcasing more than 170 works across modern printmaking techniques. The exhibition runs until May 18 at Hall 18 in Katara Cultural Village. The show brings together art»»»

KYIV: Russian strikes in two regions of Ukraine killed at least five people, including rescue workers, and wounded dozens more, local officials announced Tuesday. In the central region of Poltava, a Russian drone and missile attack killed four people and wounded 31, a regional official said. In the»»»

Interviewed on Bulgarian National Television on Tuesday, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said that several hundred people will have the opportunity to get to know Bulgaria and Sofia thanks to Giro d'Italia 2026. ”Tourism has always increased wherever the Giro has been held,” he added. He noted that the »»»

Doha, Qatar: QTri organised the second edition of the QTri Aquathlon at Azure Beach Doha, alongside a 5km running race. The event was held under the patronage of the Qatar Sports For All Federation, in cooperation with Qetaifan Projects Company, hosted by Azure Beach Doha, and supported by Meryal W»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coach Roberto Mancini said he focused on recovery after Friday’s gruelling 6-4 win over Al Shamal as Al Sadd gear up for their Amir Cup semi-final against arch-rivals Al Duhail. The Qatari giants meet at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium tonight with a place in the May 9 final at stake. Fresh from»»»

BANGKOK: Thailand on Tuesday canceled a longstanding agreement with Cambodia to work toward joint offshore energy exploration, Thailand’s premier said, defying calls from its ​neighbor to stay the course on the 25-year-old pact. The Thai cabinet’s cancelation of the 2001 agreement, which seeks to d»»»

Dubai : The UAE recorded 20 traffic accidents in 2025 caused by driver fatigue and sleepiness according to a recent statistical report released by the UAE ministry of interior, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns linked to tired driving. The report revealed that around 20 drivers were affecte»»»

US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa reiterated on Monday the importance of President Joseph Aoun visiting the United States, saying it should not be viewed as “defeat”. He also underlined his efforts to achieve rapprochement between various Lebanese officials, meeting with parliament Speaker Nabih»»»

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday the democratic island has the "right to engage with the world", after he returned from a trip to Africa that Taipei has accused Beijing of trying to derail. Taiwan said China applied "intense pressure" to Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to revoke o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 at its 15th annual ceremony, held at Raffles Doha, yesterday. The event brought together university leadership, faculty, staff, families, and distinguished guests to honour the achievements of 123 graduates»»»

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World leaders on Tuesday piled pressure on Tehran to stick to diplomacy to bring an end to the Middle East war, after a salvo of attacks in the region left a ceasefire crumbling. The scramble for more talks came after Iran and the United States traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while»»»

Speaking on Bulgarian National Television on Tuesday, Air Force Commander Major General Nikolay Rusev said that "a single squadron of fighter jets is not sufficient for Bulgaria." At present, this country has eight F-16s, and under a second contract expects another eight, he recalled, giving exampl»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new batch of Ministry of Labour inspectors has taken the legal oath of office before Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri. This follows their conferment of judicial authority and the successful completion of comprehensive theoretical and practical training, including a »»»

ROME: Palestinian families from Gaza, where they were more accustomed to Israeli bombs, have enjoyed a day out at ancient Roman baths in the Italian capital. The group, all of whom were brought to Italy to be treated for injuries from the war, visited the Baths of Caracalla, a sumptuously decorated»»»

Video game retail company and meme stock champion GameStop has made an offer to take over bidding website eBay for $56 billion. If successful, GameStop would take control of a company four times larger in market capitalisation, with CEO Ryan Cohen saying the new entity could rival e-commerce platfo»»»

Is it just another billionaires' battle of egos or does the $150 billion lawsuit that pits Elon Musk against Sam Altman go to the heart of how artificial intelligence could determine the future of humanity? We ask about the origin story of OpenAI, founded by some of Silicon Valley's leading luminar»»»

It's being called the most consequential courtroom drama Silicon Valley has ever produced. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is squaring off against Sam Altman, the man who put artificial intelligence in everyone's pocket, in a federal courthouse in Oakland, California. Watch moreMusk vs Alt»»»

Police escorts on The Mall are usually reserved for the visits of high-profile heads of state. But when two families of Greylag Geese made a trip to St James's Palace, they, too, were awarded a special guard of honor by officers helping them back home, according to the Daily Mail. The 11 goslings a»»»

Ukraine sought to attack one of Russia's biggest oil refineries on Tuesday, sparking a fire in an industrial area of the Russian town of Kirishi in the Leningrad region, Governor Alexander ‌Drozdenko said. "The ‌enemy’s main target ‌was ⁠the (Kirishinefteorgsintez) oil refinery," Drozdenko ⁠said, a»»»