The Ministry of Economy and Trade stated yesterday (in its Clarification Statement no. 2/2026) that the volume of letters of credit granted recently for the import of transportation equipment, vehicles, batteries, and tyres exceeded US$ 821 million for 154 companies. The Ministry said this was inte»»»

The 22nd session of the Libyan-Turkish Joint Committee at the ministerial level was held in Tripoli yesterday – its first meeting in 17 years.‎ the Tripoli government said this comes within the framework of strengthening and developing bilateral cooperation relations and activating the strategic pa»»»

Dubai: What began as a routine food pickup turned into a traumatic ordeal for a Zomato delivery boy in Hyderabad, after staff members at a Pizza Hut outlet assaulted him over a low customer rating. The shocking incident, which unfolded on Sunday, was captured on the restaurant’s CCTV cameras and ha»»»

At a regular staff meeting of the Presidential Administration, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the results of the Public Confidence Index survey for the second half of 2025. The Cabinet’s press service reported. He recalled that this monitoring is con»»»

Kanyon is getting fat: since someone stole his basket, this white cat with grey markings who lives at an Istanbul shopping center has been showered with snacks, love and affection. News of his plight brought out countless well-wishers, who have handed him endless supplies of food, toys, a comfortab»»»

The EU must stop sending military aid to Ukraine given that Vladimir Zelensky criticized the bloc during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Italian lawmaker Rossano Sasso has said. In his address on Thursday, Zelensky called the EU indecisive and insisted that it “needs to know how to»»»

Zliten Chamber of Commerce announced its opposition to the House of Representatives’ (HoR – parliament) proposal to impose a tax on certain goods. This came at an expanded meeting held last Saturday (24 January) at the Chamber’s Zliten headquarters. Attendees included the Chamber’s Chairman, Jalal »»»

A powerful winter storm continues to wreak havoc across the United States, grounding flights and stranding millions of passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said weather and air traffic teams are monitoring conditions around the clock to ensure safety in the national airspace system»»»

1/16Indian soldiers perform during the country's 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. AFP2/16A spectacular march-past rolls down Kartavya Path as India marks its 77th Republic Day celebrations.AFP3/16India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of the Europ»»»

U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby (R) met with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-Back (L) on Monday in Seoul as part of a three-day trip to South Korea. Photo courtesy of South Korea Ministry of Defense SEOUL, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy E»»»

A truck burned down in Suusamyr, two people killed. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported. According to the department, on January 25, 2026, at approximately 11:35 a.m., the duty unit of the Department of Internal Affairs of Zhaiyl district received a call from the 112 ser»»»

A landmark trial beginning this week in Los Angeles could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to addict children. Jury selection is set to start in California state court on Tuesday in what is being called a "bellwether" proceeding bec»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26, 2026 (TAP) — The Technical Center for Mechanical and Electrical Industries (CETIME) has relaunched its ionic contamination testing service, a critical offering for ensuring the reliability of electronic products for manufacturers and...»»»

The Kremlin on Monday said the US-brokered trilateral talks in the UAE between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators had been held in a "constructive spirit" but that there was still "significant work ahead". "It would be a mistake to expect any significant results from the initial contacts... But the »»»

Outgoing Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev said in a television interview on Monday that no pressure had been exerted on the government over Bulgaria’s accession to the Board of Peace. “Whatever happens, the issue is always framed as some kind of pressure. Can it not simply be accepted that the gover»»»

Outgoing Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev defended Sofia’s decision to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, emphasizing that the move aligns with national interests and follows all legal procedures. Speaking to bTV, Georgiev questioned critics of the decision, arguing »»»

A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines. Rescuers have saved at least 316 passengers and retrieved 15 bodies, officials said. The M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, an inter-island cargo and passenger ferry, was sailing from the port city of Zamboa»»»

The Pentagon's number three official hailed South Korea as a "model ally" as he met with local counterparts in Seoul on Monday, days after Washington's new defense strategy called for reduced support for partners overseas. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby arrived in South Korea »»»

Dubai: Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have signed long-term gas sales agreements to supply up to 142 million standard cubic feet a day of natural gas to industrial customers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, strengthening fuel security for cement and steel producers and advancing development of the»»»

Tashkent, Uzbekistan: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani was today, January 26, 2026, elected as the 22nd President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to serve the Olympic Movement in Asia since the first ever multisport Games were held in 1913. The»»»

The death toll from a fire at a food factory near the city of Trikala in central Greece has risen to four, while one woman remains missing, according to reports. A Fire Service official said 13 people were inside the Violanta factory when the fire broke out around 4 a.m. on Monday, and eight manage»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26, 2026 (TAP) — The 9th edition of the FITA International Conference (Financing Investment and Trade in Africa) will take place in Tunis on April 28–29, 2026, bringing together more than 3,000 participants from 65 countries under the...»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Sustainability Prize, an affiliate of Erth Zayed Philanthropies and the UAE’s pioneering global award for sustainability and humanitarian innovation, has opened submissions for its 2027 cycle. The Prize carries forward the vision and legacy of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh »»»

A human rights group said more than 100 political prisoners were freed as releases continued across Venezuela. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Sunday she had “had enough” of what she called orders from Washington, rejecting US pressure following recent strikes and the capture of leader Nic»»»

The ten voluntary private pension funds (Pillar 3) recorded in 2025 the best investment return in the almost 19-year history of the system, namely 19.6%, reaching net assets under management of 7.4 billion lei (1.45 billion euros), up 33% compared with the end of 2024, according to calculations by »»»

As of 2026, companies' net accounting assets have become a risk indicator, following amendments to the Companies Law introduced under last year's second fiscal package, a change that will affect companies and entrepreneurs alike, particularly in relation to dividend distributions or the repayment o»»»

Raiffeisen Bank S.A. has placed its first benchmark Eurobond issue with a total nominal value of EUR 500 million, in a landmark transaction for the capital markets of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The Bank’s non-preferred senior euro-denominated bonds were subscribed at a fixed coupon of 4.136%»»»

The end of 2025 brought a strong deterioration of payment discipline, October and November being crtiical months for financial deadlock, Sierra Quadrant analysts warned in an analysis about the situation of Romanian business. According to the source, on the background of inflation, of tax incease, »»»

At the start of the year, Romanians are taking a cautious view of their personal finances. According to a study conducted by Raiffeisen Bank Romania in partnership with Appinio, more than half of respondents (53%) say they intend to manage their spending more carefully in 2026, while over 30% plan »»»

In its meeting of 19 January 2026, the Board of the National Bank of Romania (NBR) decided the following: to keep the monetary policy rate at 6.50 percent per annum; to leave unchanged the lending (Lombard) facility rate at 7.50 percent per annum and the deposit facility rate at 5.50 percent per ..»»»

At least three people have been killed and two others are still missing after a fire broke out at a food factory near the central Greek city of Trikala, officials say. The blaze began in the early hours of Monday at a Violanta biscuit factory, where 13 workers were on site, according to local media»»»

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon on Sunday have killed two people, the health ministry reported, with Israel's military saying it struck Hezbollah targets. Israel has kept up regular strikes in Lebanon despite a November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah, »»»

Industrial turnover overall (domestic market and foreign market) increased 2.9% in nominal terms in the first 11 months of last year compared with the same period in 2024, due to increases recorded in the extractive industry (+10.6%) and the manufacturing industry (+2.6%), according to data the Nat»»»

The value of environmental protection spending in Romania in 2023 stood at 38.094 billion lei, equivalent to 2.4 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Friday.According to the quoted source, the investments for environmenta»»»

New orders in the manufacturing industry as a whole (domestic and external markets) fell in November 2025 in nominal terms, both compared with the previous month, by 12.6%, and compared with November 2024, by 4.1%, according to data released on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).O»»»

The GDP share of the government debt grew up in quarter 3, in the euro zone to 88.5% from 88.2% at the end of quarter 2, and in EU, up to 82.1% from 81.9%, data released by Eurostat on Thursday show. At the end of quarter 3, 2025, the highest GDP shares of government debt were recorded in Greece (1»»»

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has launched a draft Government Ordinance for public consultation to amend and supplement the Fiscal Procedure Code (Law no. 207/2015), in order to align Romanian tax legislation with European and international standards."The project has as its main purpose the transpo»»»

The Government wants to commit its responsibility in Parliament for the reform of local and central public administration, along with economic recovery measures, before February 1, declared Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.He was asked on Friday whether the Government's commitment to Parliament for the »»»

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has outlined an ambitious agenda for 2026, emphasizing economic recovery, legislative reform, and investment in public services while addressing fiscal responsibility and energy efficiency. Speaking on various national media outlets, Bolojan emphasized his commi»»»

Property taxes will not increase in 2027, declared Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, but they would also be established based on software currently being developed at the Ministry of Finance, which will generate data on the market value of properties."Property taxes are not expected to increase in 2027,»»»

Seven out of ten Romania consider that the country goes to a wrong direction, according to the latest Barometre Informat.ro – INSCOP Research, the 7th edition, made between 12 and 15 January.According to sociological research, 22.1% of respondents believe that things in Romania are moving in the ri»»»

Chief of the Defence Staff General Gheorghita Vlad held talks in Brussels with his Japanese counterpart on bilateral cooperation in the area of educational exchanges between military education institutions.According to a press release the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) sent on Friday, on the s»»»

Romania’s President Nicu?or Dan on Friday expressed solidarity with Denmark in the Greenland crisis, but said that Bucharest considers the U.S to be its main security pillar. “For Romania, the United States of America is an essential strategic partner for the country’s security and we are acting ac»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated on Saturday that Romania wants to associate to an initiative led by our strategic partner, as the Council for Peace proposed by the president of the United States, Donald Trump but there is a problem of international law which must be regulated.Nicusor Dan was asked abo»»»

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, seen here during the January 20, 2025, inauguration of President Donald Trump, condemned Trump's immigration crackdown on Sunday after a second protester was fatally shot in Minneapolis. Pool File Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson/UPI | License Photo »»»

The parliamentary group “DPS-New Beginning” has called for the swift parliamentary ratification of Bulgaria’s participation in the Board of Peace for Gaza, an initiative of US President Donald Trump. In a statement released to the media, party leader Delyan Peevski said the stance taken by the outg»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers intends to provide 425,000 people with drinking water in three regions of the Kyrgyz Republic — in Osh, Chui, and Issyk-Kul regions. It was announced at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection during»»»

Data released by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed that the Kingdom’s non-oil exports (including re-exports) increased by 20.7% in November compared with the same month in 2024. This rise coincided with a marked improvement in the surplus of the merchandise trade balan»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26 (TAP) — The weather, on Monday, will be at times very cloudy in northern regions, with isolated showers that may become temporarily thundery and locally heavy in the far northwest. Elsewhere, it will be partly cloudy. Rain is expected...»»»