Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) saw sustained activity in 2025, with deal volumes increasing by 3% year-on-year (YoY) to 275 transactions. Transparency remained limited, as approximately 70% of deals (192) lacked disclosed transaction values, a consistent trend since 2022. Despite this, the»»»

Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP)- Downpours battering the governorates of Greater Tunis, Bizerte, Nabeul, Sahel and Sfax will continue through Tuesday, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said in a follow-up bulletin.Rainfall is expected to range...»»»

London: The UK government was Tuesday due to rule on plans for a sprawling Chinese mega-embassy in central London, amid security concerns and ahead of an expected visit to China by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Beijing's proposal for a new embassy on the historic site of the former Royal Mint -- a s»»»

London: British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Tuesday said trading of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange will start from February, in its latest shift towards the United States. AstraZeneca had announced in September plans for a secondary listing on Wall Street, shortly after it announ»»»

Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri said that the Israeli enemy doesn’t want to implement the 2024 ceasefire deal with Lebanon. Commenting on reports over freezing meetings of the Mechanism committee overseeing the ceasefire deal, Speaker Berri said: “Israel does not want to implement the November 27 agre»»»

President Rumen Radev has formally submitted his resignation to the Constitutional Court, marking an unprecedented move in the modern political history of Bulgaria. The court must confirm the resignation, though the Basic Law does not specify a precise deadline for the ruling. Once validated, Vice »»»

Wage growth in the UK eased to 4.5% between September and November, official figures suggest, following a sharp slowdown in private sector pay increases. The pace of pay growth for those employed by private businesses slowed to the lowest rate in five years, according to the Office for National Sta»»»

Israeli forces have ordered dozens of Palestinian families in the southern Gaza Strip to leave their homes in the first forced evacuation since October's ceasefire, as residents and Hamas said on Tuesday the military was ​expanding the area under its control. Residents of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Tuesday that he has discussed with the United Nations the enhancement of humanitarian aid to Lebanon. Salam was at the annual meeting of The World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps town of Davos, among 3,000 participants from 130 countries. He said he discussed with t»»»

1/14President-elect Donald J. Trump entering the state of his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive i»»»

Canadian miner Northern Graphite has signed a term sheet with Al Obeikan Group for Investment Company to jointly develop a US$200 million battery anode materials plant in Saudi Arabia, as part of its strategy to establish a fully ex-China graphite supply chain, the companies said. The proposed faci»»»

Adamuz, Spain: Spain began three days of national mourning on Tuesday for 41 people killed after two high-speed trains collided in the country's deadliest train accident in over a decade. The disaster took place late Sunday when a train operated by rail company Iryo, travelling from Malaga to Madri»»»

Rumen Radev is set to submit his resignation as president to the Constitutional Court today, following his announcement to the public yesterday. Upon confirmation of the resignation, Vice President Iliana Yotova will assume the office of president and take the oath before parliament. She will serve»»»

The sun just threw a massive tantrum our way, and we're all about to feel it. A severe solar radiation storm, the strongest we've seen since Halloween 2003, slammed into Earth's atmosphere on Monday, bringing with it both spectacular light shows and some serious technological headaches. There's a l»»»

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has tendered his resignation to the Constitutional Court and the head of State is awaiting its ruling, Radev's Press Secretariat told BTA on Tuesday. In an address to the nation on Monday, Radev announced that he was resigning the presidency. He is the only Bulgarian»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat against Europe over Greenland has hit its top economy Germany just as hopes are growing for a modest recovery after years of stagnation. Germany's government and its export-reliant businesses were blindsided when Trump again wielded the tariffs axe»»»

Bulgargaz has submitted a proposal to the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) for a nearly 4 percent increase in natural gas prices starting February. If approved and the company’s calculations remain unchanged, the cost of natural gas will rise to approximately 32 euros per megawatt-hour»»»

Iran's foreign minister hit out at the World Economic Forum in Davos for cancelling his appearance over a crackdown on recent protests, saying the decision was based on "lies and political pressure". Protests in Iran sparked by economic strain in late December exploded into the biggest challenge to»»»

The UN Human Rights Council will hold an emergency session on Iran on Friday, with proponents aiming to discuss "alarming violence" used against protesters, a document showed on Tuesday. An Iranian official said authorities have verified at least 5,000 deaths in the protests ‌which are ‌the biggest»»»

President Joseph Aoun stressed Tuesday in a press conference his commitment to disarm Hezbollah and implement the state's monopoly on arms. "We want the south only under the army's control," Aoun said, as he welcomed foreign diplomats and ambassadors at the Baabda palace. "We want to rebuild all wh»»»

Dubai: Firefighters and rescue teams continued to recover bodies from the smouldering remains of Karachi’s Gul Plaza on Monday, as authorities said at least 26 people were killed and 81 remained missing following the city’s deadliest fire in over a decade. South District Deputy Commissioner Javed N»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Amid Ceasefire Violations, Winter’s Bite Claims Another Infant Life in Gaza 20-01-2026 12:00 PM A Palestinian baby girl died on Tuesday mor»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3903 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 »»»

CAIRO, Jan 19 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting at the government’s headquarters in the New Capital Monday to review the latest developments in plans to revitalize the sugar companies affiliated with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, as well as the status of upgrading»»»

Alliances in the Middle East can no longer be viewed through the familiar lens of traditional conflicts or the ideological divides that shaped the region for decades. As 2026 begins, the logic of alignment itself is shifting. A single contest is driving this change, even as it takes different forms»»»

The United States has long been accused of being an ‘empire’. Whether conquering indigenous lands on its own continent, capturing Spanish territory in the late 19th century or interfering repeatedly in Latin America, history is replete with examples of Uncle Sam’s imperial side. Even in recent deca»»»

Tunis, Jan. 20. (TAP)- An orange alert was issued for the governorates of Bizerte, Greater Tunis, Nabeul, Zaghouan, Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia and Sfax over torrential rain, the National Institute of Meteorology said on Tuesday.Rainstorms are...»»»

London: Britain's unemployment rate remained at 5.1 percent at the end of last year, official data showed Tuesday, as companies trimmed staff amid UK budget uncertainty. The near five-year high rate for the three months to the end of November was unchanged from the quarter ending October 31, the Of»»»

Davos: As part of its participation in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the National Planning Council (NPC) hosted a panel discussion at the Qatar Pavilion. Organized by the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar), the session delved into the theme»»»

The Second Annual Forum of the Libyan Industry Union (LIU) 2026, under the banner ‘‘We Meet to Debate’’, will be held on 27 January in Tajura Industrial Research Centre, Tripoli. The forum will bring together a select group of industrial business leaders, factory and company managers, representativ»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said America’s relations with Europe remain strong and urged trading partners to “take a deep breath” and let tensions driven by the Trump administration's new tariff threats over Greenland “play out.” “I think our relations have never been closer,” he»»»

Syria's ministry of interior said Tuesday that 120 ISIS members escaped from a prison in northeast Syria a day earlier, amid clashes between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which guards the prison. Security forces recaptured 81 of the escapees, “while intensive secur»»»

Just yesterday, the prime minister made the case for "calm discussion" with the United States. He wakes up this morning to President Trump personifying a political Catherine wheel: spinning, unpredictable, colourful and firing off reactions at every angle. Every angle, including in the direction of»»»

Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine has told the BBC he will not contest the results of Thursday's election in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary and has instead urged his supporters to take to the streets to peacefully protest. Speaking to the BBC from hiding, he said he would co»»»

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Saudi Arabia offered a compelling account of how long-term ambition can be translated into measurable results. Through a narrative grounded in data and outcomes, Saudi ministers traced the evolution of Vision 2030 from structural reform to disciplined exec»»»

Egypt's President Abdel ​Fattah al-Sisi will meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Egypt's presidency said on Tuesday. This ‌will be ‌the first ‌meeting ⁠between ​the ‌two leaders since the US announced it was launching the second phase of its plan to»»»

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump slammed the United Kingdom over its plans of giving away Diego Garcia island, and called it an act of "great stupidity". He said that the action by London is one of the several reasons why Greenland has to be "acquired". He made the remarks on Tuesday in a p»»»

Dubai: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan was “forced” to suspend all trade with Afghanistan after Kabul failed to act against militant groups operating from its territory, warning that terrorism had once again become the country’s gravest security challenge. Addressing a nation»»»

The 2026 Henley Passport Index reveals a fascinating “paradox of power” for Indian travellers. While India’s global rank has risen five places to 80th, the number of destinations accessible without a pre-departure visa has dropped from 57 last year to 55. This shift highlights that in global mobili»»»

Washington: Donald Trump on Monday threatened 200 percent tariffs on French wine and champagne over France’s intentions to decline the US leader’s invitation to join his “Board of Peace.” The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of war-torn Gaza, but the charter does not appear »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) announced its participation in the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) 2026, scheduled to take place from January 21 to February3 at Egypt International Exhibition Center. The fair is considered one of the most prestigious and largest cultura»»»

Foreign tourists pose for a photo in the Myeongdong area of Seoul on Tuesday. According to a survey released Tuesday by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 82.3% of foreigners expressed a favorable opinion of South Korea. Photo by Yonhap More than eight in 10 foreigners hold a favorable vi»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: An overnight Russian aerial attack left thousands of residential buildings in Kyiv without heating and water in -14C temperatures on Tuesday -- another blow to a capital already reeling from strikes that have knocked out vital utilities. The large-scale bombardment, which targeted en»»»

Sirte Gulf International Airport reported yesterday that it has obtained official approval to commence operations after fulfilling all approved requirements. It said the move represents a successful trial run following legal proceedings in national courts and reinforces the role of the airport in s»»»

The CEO of Saudi Aramco, Engineer Amin Nasser, on Tuesday revealed fundamental transformations in the company's financial and operational performance thanks to the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. He announced that the value achieved from the technology jumped to reach $6 billion d»»»

Dubai: Bollywood fans, get ready. Ranveer Singh's epic blockbuster Dhurandhar. which surpassed Rs13 billion in box office collection, is back with a sequel and it’s already got Bollywood movie fans talking. The new film is officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, and the first teaser has been cle»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the UAE has ranked 10th globally in the overall standings, second worldwide in generosity, third in economic growth opportunities, and eighth in influence withi»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here at a December plenary meeting, had agreed to visit Seoul in late 2018 before abruptly canceling the trip, a South Korean lawmaker said Tuesday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had agreed to visit Seoul in late 2018 amid then warming »»»

Doha, Qatar: Mowasalat (Karwa) will conduct a public trial of its new Robotaxi at Old Doha Port, offering the general public an opportunity to experience the service firsthand. In a social media announcement, Mowasalat said the trial will take place on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 10am to 4pm at »»»

To Saudi Arabia, it is important that the Lebanese decisions come from the Lebanese state, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said. Berri seemed satisfied about a meeting he had with Saudi envoy Prince Yazeed bin Farhan. He told Assas news portal, in remarks published Tuesday, that his meeting last wee»»»