North Korea fired cluster munitions, which are banned under an international convention, in its latest weapons test, state media reported on Monday.The launch of Sunday followed other tests in recent weeks of weaponry including ballistic missiles and anti-warship cruise missiles. North Korea f»»»

Revolut customers in Romania completed more than 324,000 donation transactions over the past year, ranking third globally by total amounts donated, behind only Irish and British users.According to the company's internal data published on Tuesday, Romanians donated more than EUR 464,000 over the pas»»»

Romania's insurance market continued to grow in 2025, with the total volume of gross written premiums reaching approximately 25.8 billion lei, up 10% compared with the previous year, according to a statement from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).According to the cited source, the evolution»»»

Garanti BBVA launches a new version of its online onboarding and lending process directly within the Mobile Banking application, integrating the use of the electronic identity card (CEI). The new solution allows the fast and secure retrieval of identity data from the ID document via the smartphone’»»»

Banca Transilvania has completed the largest bond issuance in Central and Eastern Europe.The bank raised €1 billion on international markets through a bond issue that was nearly four times oversubscribed, confirming strong investor interest in supporting BT’s growth prospects. Through this new issu»»»

Skopje, 18 April 2026 (MIA) - The government at its session on Saturday, after reviewing the current economic situation and the impact of global price shocks on the domestic market, decided to extend the measure to reduce excise taxes on oil derivatives, effective until May 4. According to the calc»»»

The judicial system should not spend more months with an [acting] Prosecutor General at the head of the prosecution service who is there contrary to the law and morality, said caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov in a Facebook post on Monday. Yesterday’s [Sunday’s] elections have both their c»»»

As Qatar continues to position itself as a regional hub for quality education and knowledge-driven development, institutions that combine global academic standards with local relevance are playing an increasingly significant role. Among these, MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education has emerged as a»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC), in cooperation with the Young Entrepreneurs Club, held a training course titled “In Times of Crisis: Key Legal Aspects Amid Economic Changes”, delivered via video conferencing by lawyer Abdullah Al Ajmi from Abdullah Al Ajmi Law Firm. Also attending the event was Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (E-QSL) begins today. The tournament will run until April 22, 2026, at Mall of Qatar, with 12 teams (2025-2026 season Qatar Stars League clubs) competing divided into two groups. Group A consists of Al Rayyan, Al Duhail, Al Arabi, Qata»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face questions from members of parliament on Monday in the wake of revelations that former US ambassador Peter Mandelson failed the vetting process for his position. Starmer's govenment has been embriloed in controversy since new details emerged about the depth o»»»

About 68,000 jobs were posted in quarter 1 on eJobs and iajob.ro platforms, while the number of applications reachd 3.7 millions, on the rise by 24% against 2025, on a labor market marked by prudence, but with a positive part time job offer evolution, according to an eJobs Romania press release. “A»»»

The adoption of measures to address the new energy shock should not derail the fiscal consolidation efforts says academician Daniel Daianu, president of the Fiscal Council."The fiscal consolidation program resulted in a deficit that was even lower than the target set in the November 2025 budget rev»»»

A new wave of oil price increases could affect prices and the pace of the Romanian economy, given that the sensitivity of Romania's Consumer Price Index (CPI) to energy markets is significant, and a permanent 10% increase in fuel prices would lead to a 0.3 percentage point rise in annual inflation,»»»

Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, discussed with World Bank representatives on Friday about major burns centers, expanding the capacity of ICU departments in Romania, but also about the development of outpatient and family medicine, hospital reorganization, increasing access to innovative med»»»

Hidroelectrica is the successful model through which we can transform Romanian companies from black holes into profitable entities for Romanians, because the company's evolution demonstrates what happens when state representatives can no longer hide the problems, believes Deputy Prime Minister Oana»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that he had stirred up the hornets' nest quite a lot during his term by curbing abuses of the state budget and cutting back privileges."During this term, I've caused quite a disturbance. Think about how we limited the plundering of the state budget, we lim»»»

Romania's Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Sunday evening that the National Liberal Party (PNL) will not work with the Social Democratic Party (PSD) if the latter generates a political crisis."I trust my colleagues, and the National Liberal Party has a resolution that states as clearly as possib»»»

Istanbul: On its closing day in Istanbul, Turkiye, the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) unanimously adopted the resolution on the emergency item submitted by the State of Qatar along with a number of other countries, entitled: “the urgent need for coordinated parliament»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lecturers from the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center addressed the topics of bullying and crisis management during school lectures held in three schools, with a total attendance of 280 male and female students. The school lecture programme is considered one of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan SC defeated Al Qadsia SC 2-0 in the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) semi-final at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, moving within one step of securing a second title in as many weeks. Roger Guedes and Aleksandar Mitrovic, who were also on target in the 2-0 win over Muaither in the QSL»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted the spring edition of its Medical Career Seminar series, during which medical professionals shared their career experiences with foundation and pre-medical students. The series featured presentations by Dr. Nayef Mazloum, associate p»»»

A job fair, Career Day, and Open Day will be held at K. Karasayev State University in Bishkek on April 23. The press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reported. Approximately 100 state, municipal, and private organizations are expected to participate in the event. Emp»»»

Dubai: Grocery shopping in the UAE is set to become more transparent and data-driven following the launch of a new digital platform that tracks essential goods prices across major retailers, giving residents a clearer view of where and how to spend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will try on Monday to get a grip on a crisis that has left power slipping from his grasp. Starmer will face a tough barrage of questions in Parliament when he stands up to explain why Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished politician and friend of Jeffrey Epstein, »»»

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles that tested the power of its cluster munitions, its government news agency said on Monday, confirming the latest in a flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state. The Sunday launches, which were supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, aimed to "»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Culture and Arts Section at the Student Activities Department of Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Children’s Literature Initiative at the Qatari Forum for Authors, organised ‘Comicsthon’, a Comic Story Race, under the theme ‘Create a Child’s Story,’ with wide partic»»»

  While president Volodymyr Zelenskiy maintains a show of defiance, Ukraine is being steered towards a difficult postwar period by the new presidential office chief who might also rule the country one day. »»»

While President Volodymyr Zelenskiy maintains a show of defiance, Ukraine is being steered towards a difficult postwar period by the new presidential office chief who might also rule the country one day.  These days, »»»

When Europe finances Ukraine, it does so through a complex web of institutions: the European Commission — via the Ukraine Facility, macro-financial assistance and potentially the new €90bn Ukraine Support Loan for 2026-2027 — the World Bank, the European Investment Bank and other multilateral partn»»»

The head of one of Taiwan's top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after China unveiled new incentives for the island. China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, announced meas»»»

A man shot dead eight children -- seven of them his own -- early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations, police said. The early morning massacre at a gray house in the city of Shreveport was the deadliest mass shooting in the Un»»»

Chihuahua Attorney General Cesar Jauregui tells reporters Sunday that Two Mexican law enforcement officers and two U.S. Embassy staffers were killed in a car accident. Photo courtesy Chihuahua Attorney General's Office/Release April 20 (UPI) -- Two employees of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and two Me»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Mosques Department, has inaugurated the Abdullah bin Khabbab Jame Mosque in Al Wakrah, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand and develop mosques across the country. Built on a land area of 3,631 square metres, the newly open»»»

Dubai: Indian icon and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is once again challenging the idea that motherhood and a demanding film career can’t coexist. The actor is reportedly continuing to work on two major projects even as she prepares to welcome her second child. On the occasion of Akshaya Triti»»»

To strengthen epizootic control and digitalize the veterinary sector, the Veterinary Service for Livestock, Pastures, and Forage Development has developed a geographic information system, the System for Recording and Monitoring of Outbreaks. The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported. The n»»»

Thousands of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises Monday set against the backdrop of the Middle East war. The war games will feature live-fire exercises in the north of the country facing the Taiwan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health concluded the third Public Health Sector Football Tournament with wide attendance from leaders and employees across the healthcare sector in a vibrant atmosphere marked by teamwork and positive competition. The Ministry’s Food Safety Department team won th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has launched a modern fleet of eco-friendly vehicles and equipment, as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability and enhance the efficiency of municipal service systems. The fleet was inaugurated by Assistant Undersecret»»»

PoliticsVenezuelaVenezuela's transition: privatizing the oil industryTobias KäuferAfter the US ousted Maduro and effectively seized control of Venezuela's oil industry, the country's economy has been transitioning rapidly. The interim government is wooing investors but lacks democratic backing. htt»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said students across the UAE have resumed in-person learning in all universities and schools, after the country’s education system demonstrated exceptional resilience and full»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is drawing growing interest from global investors as its real estate market matures and its broader economy continues to diversify, combining long-standing strengths in energy with expanding opportunities in infrastructure and technology. Speaking to The Peninsula, industry leade»»»

Dubai: One of the city’s most popular seasonal attractions, Global Village, is reopening its gates today at 5pm following a temporary shutdown triggered by the recent global conflict. The multicultural destination, currently in its landmark 30th season, had earlier announced a run from October 15 u»»»

Traffic chaos erupted Monday morning on the Athens-Thessaloniki national highway near Sindos, about 14 kilometers northwest of Thessaloniki in northern Greece, after a young cow wandered onto the roadway, authorities said. The incident caused significant disruption as the animal ran uncontrollably »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing the presence of Qatari trainers in educational and training service centres, as part of efforts to support national talent and strengthen its role in the training and lifelong learn»»»

Tisza will have 141 representatives in Hungary's 199-seat parliament, giving the party a supermajority of 70.85%, data from the National Election Office released on April 18 show after counting mail-in ballots and transferred votes. »»»

The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek has changed the pretrial measure for Akylbek Mamatov, CEO of Red Petroleum gas station chain, the court’s press service reported. The decision was made on April 17 following a request from investigators. The court ordered his release from custody and impose»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that an American delegation will head Monday to Islamabad, Pakistan, to begin a new round of negotiations with representatives of Iran, with the aim of reaching a peace agreement. Trump said via his Truth Social account: “My Representatives are»»»