Belarusian President Lukashenko makes first visit to North Korea - UPI.com
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (R) gestures beside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a welcome ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on his first official visit to North Korea, state media reported Thursday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 26 (UPI) -- Belarusian President Alexa»»»
'Sidestep rumours, focus on facts': Dubai operating normally amid fake news
Dubai Media Office has urged residents and visitors to sidestep rumours and focus on verified information following a surge in false news circulating online. In its latest advisory, the office confirmed that Dubai is operating as normal and warned the public not to be misled by fake news. False cla»»»
Six Arab nations issue joint condemnation of Iran attacks
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan renew their condemnation in the strongest terms of the blatant Iranian attacks, which constitute a flagrant violation of their sover»»»
Nuclearelectrica allots over 1.36 mln. lei for maintenance at Cernavod? NPP
Nuclearelectrica allocates 1.36 million lei, excluding VAT, for repair and maintenance services for measuring devices at the Cernavoda NPP, the contract to be concluded for a period of 49 months, according to a tender notice posted in the Electronic Public Procurement System (SEAP). “The object of »»»
Elnos brings additional 400 kV & HVDC know-how to Romania
Romania is entering a new phase – shifting focus from generation to transport, control, and resilience – and Elnos wants to be part of the buildout. In this interview, Robert Schmidt details how the group’s European track record in extreme-site execution, modern installation methods, and discipline»»»
Eurelectric: Flexibility and interconnection are key for Romania
Utilities need to increase organizational preparedness by improving situational awareness of the threat landscape they face today, cooperating with local authorities to do so and exercising to ensure effective response when crisis strikes, says Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric. ”We s»»»
Alive Capital and Sieyuan Electric sign new agreement to develop storage projects
Alive Capital announces the signing of a collaboration agreement with Sieyuan Electric, a global electrical equipment manufacturer, for the construction of battery storage projects with a total capacity of up to 2.5 GWh, planned over the next four years. The agreement aims to implement BESS systems»»»
PPC Renewables Romania Adds a 13 MW BESS System to the Topolog
PPC Renewables Romania, a global private investor in renewable energy in Romania, continues its strategy to develop hybrid capacities and is adding a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 13,5 MW | 27 MWh to the Topolog (Gebeleisis) wind farm. The project amounts to a total value »»»
Crude oil output down 8.9% in January 2026; imports fall 13.2%
Romania produced 199,500 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) of crude oil in January 2026, down by 19,500 toe (-8.9%) compared with the same month in 2025, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.Crude oil imports totalled 728,900 toe during the same period, 110,900 toe (-13.2%) lowe»»»
Storage needed as national grid can no longer cope with amount invested in photovoltaic panels
The Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forestry (MMAP) and the Environmental Fund Administration (EFA) have prepared several scenarios with projects and programs that will be financed from the EFA budget, which they will propose to the Ministry of Finance at the beginning of next week, and a respo»»»
French Chamber of Commerce's Richard: Green gases, renewable energy essential in reaching zero carbon emissions
Green gases, alongside renewable energy, represent the essential pillars that will guide us on the path to reaching the net-zero carbon emissions target, according to Nicolas Richard, President of the French Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Romania (CCIFER).On Monday, CCIFER organis»»»
Kardzhali Mayor, Party Members Try to Storm Police Station over Detained Postal Chief, Interior Minister Says
Following the detention of the head of the Regional Postal Station in Kardzhali (Southern Bulgaria) on Wednesday, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told Nova TV that a large group of party members, led by the town's mayor, who is running for Parliament, attempted to enter the regional police »»»
JEE 2026: NTA announces update for Indian expat students in Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain centres
Dubai: India’s National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced an important update for Indian expat students who have registered to attend the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 in Dubai, Kuwait and Bahrain centres. The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Thursday shared the NTA’s advisory on the ci»»»
NATO Demonstrates Rapid Strike Capabilities with Exercise in Bulgaria
A multinational NATO exercise will take place in Bulgarian airspace on March 26 and 27, the Ministry of Defense confirmed, as part of the Alliance’s enhanced vigilance activity Neptune Strike 26-1. Training operations will be conducted over the Novo Selo training area and in northeastern Bulgaria, »»»
Lightning and heavy rain sweep across Manama
Dubai: A dramatic spell of lightning and heavy rain swept across Manama, as a powerful storm system moved over the Bahraini capital. Flashes of lightning illuminated the night sky, followed by steady rainfall that soaked streets and reduced visibility in several areas. Residents reported brief disr»»»
Unstable weather conditions to continue this weekend in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast unstable weather conditions across the country over the weekend, with thunderstorms, strong winds, and rough seas expected from Thursday, March 26 through Saturday, March 28. Today, temperatures are expected to reach a high of 28°C and a lo»»»
Chinese FM Cautions Against Strikes on Nuclear Facilities in Middle East
Hostilities in the Middle East are intensifying and their consequences are rapidly proliferating, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned during a meeting with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency. He stressed that any strike on a nuclear facility would lead to »»»
Sirens sound in Tiberias over suspected drone infiltration: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in Tiberias over suspected drone infiltration: Israeli media 26-03-2026 09:40 AM Latest News Urgent News Sirens sound in Tiber»»»
Syria, Hungary discuss boosting trade and transport links
Damascus, March 26 (SANA) Syrian and Hungarian officials held talks in Damascus to explore ways to enhance coordination and facilitate trade between the two countries. The General Authority for Land and Maritime Ports said in a statement on its Telegram channel that its chairman, Qutaiba Ahmed Bada»»»
Gunman storms Loutraki post office, making off with thousands of euros
Police in Corinth have launched a manhunt after a heavily armed robber made off with thousands of euros in cash from a post office in the seaside resort town of Loutraki. The holdup was carried out by a gunman wearing a full face mask and wielding a Kalashnikov assault rifle. He reportedly smashed »»»
WWII artillery shell unearthed by children in Athens field neutralized
A World War II-era Italian artillery shell found in a residential part of Pefki, northern Athens, was safely neutralized early on Thursday, state broadcaster ERT reported. A specialized army demining unit removed the unexploded ordnance from a lot on Salaminos Street, completing the operation short»»»
Ranveer Singh turban row: Aditya Dhar calls viral poster ‘fabricated’ and debunks AI images
Dubai: Indian filmmaker Aditya Dhar has addressed the controversy surrounding a viral image allegedly showing Ranveer Singh smoking while wearing a turban, clarifying that the visual is entirely fabricated and not part of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The clarification comes after a Sikh organisation ra»»»
Iran drafting law to introduce tolls for Hormuz transit
The Iranian parliament is working on a draft bill that would impose a fee on vessels seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Fars, citing an unnamed lawmaker, said the plan would be finalised next week, and would legally recognise Iran’s o»»»
New orders in manufacturing industry down 15.9% in Jan 2026 vs. Dec 2025
New orders in the manufacturing industry decreased by 5.3% in January 2026 compared to the same period last year, and by 15.9% relative to December 2025, according to data published on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Official data reveals that, in the first month of the curr»»»
Crime in Kyrgyzstan increased by 4.3 percent since beginning of 2026 - | 24.KG
The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic recorded a 4.3 percent increase in crime in early 2026. A report of the National Statistical Committee says. It was noted that law enforcement agencies registered 6,100 crimes in January-February, a 4.3 percent increase compared to the same per»»»
Survey:Individual investors are becoming more cautious about their expectations for AI stocks
Retail investors around the world are becoming, after a long period of AI-driven optimism, more cautious about their expectations for artificial intelligence stocks and the so-called "Magnificent 7" stocks, but Romanians are more optimistic than the global average, according to the latest Retail In»»»
FinMin Nazare: Tax authority ANAF intensifies fight against evasion
Tax authority ANAF has recorded visible results in combating tax evasion and recouping debts to the budget, including a 12.9% increase in VAT revenues in the first two months of 2026, thanks to targeted controls and the use of risk analyses, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced on Wednesday.»»»
Deloitte study : Entrepreneurial environment in Romania affected by legislative instability and difficult access to funding
Developing a robust entrepreneurial environment is essential for increasing economic competitiveness; however, European firms, including those in Romania, face major challenges such as rising energy prices, labour shortages, and bureaucracy. Meanwhile, at a local level, legislative instability and »»»
Prime Minister consults businesses on fuel crisis ordinance
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and representatives of employers' organisations held consultations on Wednesday on intervention measures needed to support the population and the economy amid rising fuel prices driven by the international situation.According to a Government press release, the talks took»»»
Kadis: European Commission recognises Romania's Black Sea fishing fleet as emblematic of coastal communities' resilience
The European Commission recognises Romania's Black Sea fishing fleet as emblematic of the resilience of coastal communities, despite challenges like declining catches and limited infrastructure, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis said in a recent interview with Agerpres.Acc»»»
Greek Ambassador: We support Romania's accession to the OECD
Greece supports Romania's accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Greek ambassador in Bucharest, Evangelia Grammatika declared on Wednesday."We support Romania in its accession process to the OECD, which is nearing its end in the coming months, as well as »»»
UDMR's Hunor: There is no alternative to the current governing formula
The president of the UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, declared on Wednesday that there is no alternative to the current governing formula and that a minority PNL-USR government supported by the opposition AUR would be "catastrophic"."It would be catastrophic [a minority PNL-USR government supported from opposi»»»
Report:Romania, an example of increased national capacity to execute ECHR judgments in 2025
Romania is among the countries which made significant progress in implementing the judgments and decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in 2025, although, overall, numerous important challenges persist, according to the 19th Annual Report of the Committee of Ministers of the Council»»»
'Fostering the Future Together' Summit/ Mirabela Gradinaru, alongside Brigitte Macron and Olena Zelenska
The Presidential Administration published on Wednesday a photo in which Mirabela Gradinaru, the life partner of President Nicusor Dan, is with Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, and Olena Zelenska, wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, at the ''Fostering the Future»»»
Senate President Mircea Abrudean is participating in the Three Seas Initiative Parliamentary Summit in Zagreb
Romania is ready to act as a guarantor of energy security, once the Neptun Deep offshore project enters production, next year, Senate President Mircea Abrudean highlighted on Wednesday at the Three Seas Initiative (I3M) Parliamentary Summit in Croatia."I congratulate Croatia for the leadership role»»»
PM Bolojan: Romania could participate in demining Strait of Hormuz after truce is reached
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says that Romania could participate in demining missions in the Strait of Hormuz, but only after a truce is reached in the Middle East."Romania's agreement in principle is to participate in missions that are within our possibilities in the demining area, for example, in »»»
MApN: Military drone diverted by Ukrainian air defence systems crashes in Romania
A military drone launched by Russia entered national airspace for 4 kilometres and crashed near the locality of Parches after being diverted by Ukrainian air defence systems, the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) informs on Thursday.According to the same source, during the night of Wednesday into»»»
How Abu Dhabi plans to protect family businesses from internal disputes
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, in his capacity as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has issued Resolution No. 3 of 2026 regarding the formation of Family Business Dispute Resolution Commit»»»
EU to Vote on Trump Tariff Deal -- but Eyes Rest of World
European Union lawmakers are on track to give a green light -- with conditions -- Thursday to the bloc's tariff deal with US President Donald Trump, which Europe hopes to salvage while also racing to diversify its trade ties around the globe. Brussels and Washington clinched the deal last summer th»»»
Minister of State at Foreign Ministry meets EU Special Representative for Gulf
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met today, March 26, 2026, with HE European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the devel»»»
Afghanistan significantly increases trade with Central Asian countries - | 24.KG
Afghanistan is significantly increasing trade with Central Asian countries. TOLOnews reports, citing the country’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. It is noted that Afghanistan’s trade volume with the region reached $2.6 billion by the end of 2025, while Afghan exports increased by 77 percent to $21»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Misgav Am site with a rocket barrage: statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: Cluster munitions fall in Haifa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Cluster munitions fall in Haifa 26-03-2026 09:39 AM Latest News Urgent News Sirens sound in Tiberias over suspected drone in»»»
How Abu Dhabi plans to protect family businesses from internal disputes
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, in his capacity as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has issued Resolution No. 3 of 2026 regarding the formation of Family Business Dispute Resolution Commit»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Two killed in Abu Dhabi from falling debris; Oman Air extends flight cancellations
Doha, Qatar: Abu Dhabi has confirmed that interception of a ballistic missile by air defence resulted in the death of two unidentified individuals. Meanwhile Oman Air has extended its flight cancellations across Gulf countries. Stay tuned for more live updates: 10:30am Doha Time Oman Air extends fl»»»
Over 60 Percent of Americans Oppose Iran Strikes - Poll
More than 60% of Americans oppose US military action against Iran, a new Pew Research Center survey finds. According to the study, 61% of Americans oppose US military action against Iran—44% strongly and 17% somewhat—while just 37% express support. Furthermore, 59% believe the US made the wrong dec»»»
Mubadala Energy expands gas push with new Indonesia block
Dubai: Mubadala Energy has secured a new exploration block in Indonesia’s Andaman Sea, tightening its hold on one of Southeast Asia’s most closely watched deepwater gas regions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Southwest Andaman Production Sharing Contract was award»»»
UAE steps up Gaza aid as new convoy delivers ‘clothing of hope’
The United Arab Emirates, as part of Operation “Gallant Knight 3”, continues to dispatch humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip. Convoy No. 328 carried the “Clothing of Hope for Our Children in Gaza” initiative, dedicated to providing garments and clothing for children. This effort forms part o»»»
Iran says 39 suspected Israeli spies arrested
Iran's intelligence ministry said it had identified and arrested 39 people it described as operatives working for Israel and terrorist groups in Tehran, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported on March 25. The ministry said 27 of»»»
Iran says 39 suspected Israeli spies arrested
Iran's intelligence ministry said it had identified and arrested 39 people it described as operatives working for Israel and terrorist groups in Tehran, IRGC-linked Tasnim reported on March 25. The ministry said 27 of»»»