Business Run 2026, a large-scale corporate race bringing together entrepreneurs, company executives, and business teams from across the country, will take place on April 26 in Adinai Park. The event is organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. Business Run is positio»»»

A wedding celebration in Bihar’s Buxar district turned into a shocking incident on Tuesday night after a bride was shot at point-blank range on stage, allegedly by a former partner, according to local media reports. The victim, 18-year-old Aarti Kumari, was undergoing the jaimala ritual (the tradit»»»

Rene Karabash’s novel She Who Remains has been selected for the longlist of the International Booker Prize, according to information published on the award’s official website and cited by BTA. This marks the second time a Bulgarian novel has reached this stage of the prestigious competition, follow»»»

Tunis, Feb 25 (TAP) - The weather on Wednesday is clear to partly cloudy over most regions, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The wind is blowing east over the north and centre, and west over the south, light to...»»»

Tunis, Feb 25 (TAP) - An earth tremor measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale (which ranges up to 9) was recorded on Wednesday at 05:24 (local time) east of Kettana (Gabes Governorate).The tremor was felt by the locals, according to the National...»»»

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and India have formally launched negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), in a move officials described as a new chapter in their strategic partnership. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal signed t»»»

1 of 4 | Naval Capt. Elmer Royce Williams is presented the Congressional Medal of Honor by first lady Melania Trump as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February»»»

Germany's chancellor has touched down in China as German businesses sound the alarm about a yawning trade imbalance. Imports into Germany from China were more than double the value of those exported back last year – according to federal statistics. "We want a partnership with China that is balanced»»»

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing, and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan announced plans to build six new schools in Manas city. According to the ministry, the following facilities are planned: Minister of Construction Nurdan Oruntaev reviewed the design and estimate documentation f»»»

Late-night prayers, suhoor alarms and shifting sleep routines are already testing residents’ energy levels this Ramadan. Now, doctors told Gulf News that excessive smartphone use after iftar may be quietly worsening fatigue, irritability and poor concentration during fasting hours. Blue light disru»»»

The flooding now unfolding in the Evros region, which has inundated tens of thousands of acres of farmland, had been widely anticipated. Meteorologists had warned of heavy rainfall, while authorities in Bulgaria alerted Greece to the imminent overflow of dams and the arrival of massive water volume»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov joined a videoconference of leaders from the so-called “Coalition of the Willing,” marking his first appearance in this format since taking office. The meeting was co-hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. During the tal»»»

Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications sector has reaffirmed the strength of its operating model and growth potential, reporting a solid rise in combined revenues in 2025. The performance reflects continued customer growth and an expanding portfolio of digital solutions, underscoring the sector’s centra»»»

On Feb. 25, 2005, authorities arrested Dennis Rader, a municipal employee and church leader, for the so-called BTK (blind, torture, kill) serial killings that terrorized Wichita, Kan. 1 of 4 | On February 25, 2005, authorities arrested Dennis Rader, a municipal employee and church leader, for the s»»»

Ellington Properties announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim »»»

Dubai: Etihad Rail has revealed new details on what passengers can expect when services start operating later this year. The passenger experience has been shaped around how people actually live, work and travel across the UAE today, offering a modern, comfortable and reliable alternative to interci»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei on Wednesday dismissed US statements about Iran's missiles, nuclear program, and unrest casualties as false. "Whatever they're alleging in regards to Iran's nuclear program, Iran's ballistic missiles, and the number of casualties »»»

US President Donald Trump has delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, using the primetime speech to defend his administration’s record and outline political and economic priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The address on Tuesday, the first State of the U»»»

Around 1.4 million women are absent from Romania's labor market, and integrating even 10% of them would ease the pressure on the state budget and help rebalance the economy, Cristina Chiriac, president of the National Confederation for Women's Entrepreneurship (CONAF) declared on Tuesday at a labor»»»

Lukoil Overseas Atash BV, a subsidiary of the Russian company Lukoil, has sued the Romanian state, citing a case of force majeure, after the company withdrew from the "Trident" offshore natural gas project in the Black Sea.The action was filed at the Bucharest Court and has as its object "action to»»»

Resilience is no longer optional, and companies must be able to anticipate risks and integrate cybersecurity measures into their strategies, Italy's ambassador to Romania Laura Aghilarre said on Tuesday at a specialist conference."The international context is characterised by increasing risks relat»»»

Investment opportunities, the development of dual technical education and cultural exchanges were among the topics discussed on Tuesday in Deva by the Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sibiu, Wiebke Oeser, and the president of the Hunedoara County Council, Laurentiu Nistor.The talks focu»»»

Deposits of non-government resident customers declined by 1.8% month on month to RON 664,101.4 million, while the annual growth rate was 6.3% (-3.0% in real terms), the National Bank of Romania (BNR) reported on Tuesday.RON-denominated deposits of residents, representing 68.2% of deposits of non go»»»

The latest economic recovery package does not cover 2026 only, as funding schemes concern Romania's economy until 2032, and there are EUR 5 billion for all schemes, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced on Tuesday evening."The recovery package is not a package designed for 2026. As financing »»»

At end-January 2026, loans to non-government sector granted by credit institutions decreased 0.2% (-1.1 % in real terms) from December 2025 to RON 446,398.2 million, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) reported on Tuesday.RON-denominated loans, representing 68.0% of total volume of loans to non-gove»»»

President Nicusor Dan had an applied meeting with premier Ilie Bolojan on Tuesday, before his visit to Brussels and said the topics approached had in view the EastInvest mechanism and PNRR implementation. “I had an applied talk with premier Ilie Bolojan before his visit to Brussels. The Declaration»»»

Ukraine's accession to the European Union, in one form or another, could be the salvation of this country, but also of Europe, historian and political analyst, an expert on the former Soviet sphere, Armand Gosu said."Ukraine's accession, in one form or another, because it can join only under certai»»»

The partnership with the United States in the security and intelligence area is working 'very well,' but the economic pillar needs to be developed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs Catalin Predoiu said on Tuesday.'Romania needThe partnership with the United States in the secur»»»

Ukraine's survival within borders close to its original ones is essential for Romania, political scientist Lucian Dirdala warns, highlighting the strategic, economic and political implications of the bilateral relationship in a region undergoing profound transformation.In his view, the central stak»»»

Ukraine will not face difficulties in securing electricity for domestic consumption if Slovakia halts its exports, Serhii Sukhomlyn, head of the State Agency for Reconstruction and Infrastructure Development,said on Tuesday.The Kyiv government official said that any electricity no longer supplied b»»»

Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu said Romania chose in 2022 to stand on the right side of history by supporting Ukraine and will continue along that path.'A peace imposed by force is not peace,' she wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, describing it instead as merely a pause in the face of aggression th»»»

Romania's Government expresses its support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom, sovereignty and peace, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan conveyed on Tuesday."Today, four years have passed since Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked war and large-scale invasion of Ukrai»»»

President Nicusor Dan announced on Tuesday, after participating in Kyiv in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, that Romania will continue to provide Ukraine all the necessary support."On the fourth anniversary of Russia launching an illegal and unjustified war against Ukraine, I took part,»»»

Dubai: Heads up, passengers! Travellers have been advised to double-check their departure terminals as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in the Philippines rolls out a series of terminal reassignments starting March 29 this year. The changes are part of its ongoing efforts to “optimise »»»

Vangelis Simoglou did not sleep a minute the night the Evros River rose to swallow his fields and lap at the first houses of his village, Pythio in northern Evros, in northeastern Greece. He and his neighbors started up their tractors and spent hours pumping floodwaters back into the river, saving »»»

A commemorative gathering was held in central Sofia to honor the resilience of the Ukrainian people four years after the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The event took place near the Church of St. Sophia and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, drawing dozens of Bulgarian and Ukrainian citi»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China consistently declares inadmissibility of use of nuclear weapons and nuclear war, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday, commenting on plans to provide Ukraine with nuclear arms. On Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said that »»»

Dubai: The Philippines is studying the possibility of banning the messaging app Telegram amid concerns that it is being used to facilitate pornography and illegal gambling operations, according to the country’s Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). During a radio interview»»»

The International Monetary Fund has said that economic activity in Kuwait is “rebounding,” adding that real GDP will expand by 3.8 percent in 2026. In concluding the 2025 Article IV consultation with Kuwait, IMF Executive Directors endorsed staff’s appraisal, as follows: “An economic recovery is un»»»

Iran has arrested the Tehran bureau chief of Japanese public broadcaster NHK, according to media reports. The reports named him as Shinnosuke Kawashima and said he had been transferred to the notorious Evin Prison. "We at NHK always act with the safety of our staff as our top priority. At this time»»»

A Russian professor specializing in Korean studies and teaching at a South Korean university, Andrey Lankov, was detained by police in Latvia, where he was giving a lecture on North Korea, Russian media reported Wednesday. Lankov is seen here at a 2015 symposium on Korean unification held in Seoul.»»»

The GS4 Max stands out with its eye-catching presence and bold design, highlighted by the criss-cross matrix front grille, Morning Star LED headlights and Rainbow taillights. DOMASCO GAC Motor have just launched the all-new GS4 Max SUV in Qatar, offering consumers a new blend of advanced technology»»»

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand? Experts say affordable shampoos and conditioners found i»»»

Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday dismissed US claims about its missile program as "big lies", after President Donald Trump claimed Tehran was developing missiles that can strike the United States. "Whatever they're alleging in regards to Iran's nuclear program, Iran's ballistic missiles, and th»»»

Paris, France: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accepted the resignation of the Louvre Museum's Director Laurence des Cars, according to a statement released by the Elysee Palace. According to the statement, Macron accepted her resignation as "an act of responsibility" when the world's l»»»

Ankara: A Turkish military pilot was killed on Wednesday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed shortly after take-off during a mission flight, local authorities said. Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the aircraft went down shortly after takeoff during a mission flight. Turkish media reported that the crash»»»

At the close of 2025, Bulgarian citizens showed a slight increase in travel activity, with approximately 1.1 million individuals aged 15 and above undertaking tourism trips in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). This marks a 1.5% rise com»»»

February 24 marked four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, triggering the most severe and destructive armed conflict in Europe since the Second World War. The attack in 2022 sent shockwaves globally and set off a prolonged war that continues to reshape the continent’s s»»»

New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the appointment of Pekka Haavisto of Finland as his new Personal Envoy for Sudan. Haavisto brings over forty years of experience in politics and international affairs, having held several ministerial positions in the Government o»»»