Sharjah: With summer approaching, the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has ramped up inspections and awareness campaigns across industrial and commercial zones, aiming to prevent accidents and strengthen public safety. The authority said the move is part of a proactive strategy focused on reducing r»»»

A police sniffer dog named Akylas has helped locate a stash of drugs hidden in a parked car in Thessaloniki, over which one man has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday. A police statement said the dog sniffed out 1.1 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside the car in the northern port city, and»»»

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Sofia Municipality have signed a memorandum of cooperation placing emphasis on key projects for the development of the Vitosha Nature Park, including the construction of a new panoramic viewing platform in the Kopitoto area. The partnership also provides an »»»

Nothing begins or will end with Borislav Sarafov, and both new and established politicians have a role to play on this critical issue, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in a video published on Facebook. They must act wisely but quickly – not with threats, but with legislation, he added. Gu»»»

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) – “Private consumers are the largest solar power producers in Tunisia,” Secretary of State for Energy Transition Wael Chouchane said on Wednesday during a study day on draft laws relating to concessions for electricity...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut laid a wreath at the Jajinci memorial park on Wednesday at a state ceremony that marked the Remembrance Day for the Victims of the Holocaust, Genocide and Other Victims of Fascism in WWII. "Macut emphasised that today we stand as guardians of the memory of tens of »»»

Beirut: Two people were killed Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes targeted a car in the town of Al-Tayri in southern Lebanon, killing two people inside. Earlier today, one person was killed and two o»»»

Walking through the glass-and-steel corridors of the modern tech-security apparatus reveals that the telescreen is a tireless processor of our very souls. Palantir Technologies’ vision of a “Technological Republic” arrives as a manual for the refinement of the boot, the one destined to remain on th»»»

Dubai: Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) reported a strong set of first-quarter results for 2026, with revenue and profit growth supported by solid performance in the early part of the year, despite a slowdown in March linked to regional geopolitical developments. Get updated fast»»»

The ongoing Iran war is disrupting global fertiliser markets with sustained impacts likely on food production, particularly in Africa and South Asia, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said on April 1. »»»

Hungary’s political landscape has been reshaped by the electoral defeat of longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, but expectations that the country will now pivot sharply away from Russia and toward a more assertive European Union policy on Ukraine may prove misplaced, says a commentary by Carnegie »»»

Madrid: Spain's far-right Vox party returned Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to the regional government of Extremadura after reaching a deal with the conservative Popular Party (PP), renewing their alliance ahead of a general election expected in 2027. Regions wield significant powers in key areas such »»»

Dmitry Kiselev, general director of Sputnik News Agency's parent company Rossiya Segodnya, has launched the St. George Ribbon campaign, commemorating the heroic deeds of the Soviet people during WWII. The St. George Ribbon is a long-time symbol of wartime courage and memory. This year, the campaign»»»

Saudi Arabia’s calculations are being shaped by erratic US policy that prioritizes Israeli interests, with Saudi and wider Gulf Cooperation Council concerns “coming second,” Prof. Mohsin Raza Khan, Associate Dean at O.P. Jindal Global University’s School of International Affairs, tells Sputnik. As »»»

GAZA: Palestinians in one of the only Gaza cities not overrun by Israeli ground forces during the war will vote this weekend in municipal elections that will feature some pro-Hamas candidates, offering a rare barometer of the militant group’s popularity. The vote in Deir Al-Balah is part of Palesti»»»

Lebanese town official Sharif Badreddine begged his youngest son not to leave to fight for Hezbollah against Israel in the country's south, but as the tearful father buried his child he could not hide a sense of pride. In the face of a government push to disarm the group, its supporters call on a l»»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed lower on Wednesday shedding 7.12 points, or 0.07 percent, to settle at 10,677.64 points. A total of 203,741,453 shares were traded in 27,528 transactions across all sectors, valued at QR 489,915,860.157. Shares of 24 companies advanced, while 26 decline»»»

Damascus: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa has reiterated his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar regarding threats to its security and sovereignty. In a post on the social media platform X, the Syrian president said he held a "fraternal meeting" with HH the Amir Sh»»»

Kyrgyzstan, together with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, is implementing a new energy project. Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, the World Bank will allocate $40 million for the project over 40 years. As part of the initiative, the construction of power lin»»»

1 of 4 | Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s term is nearing its end and President Donald Trump is pushing for his replacement but an investigation into Powell may hold up the appointment of a new chair. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- Federal Reserve Chairman J»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s flagship automotive aftermarket trade show, Automechanika Riyadh, has been rescheduled to Jan. 11–13, 2027, after its original May 2026 dates were postponed due to the Iran war. The event, which was initially set to take place from May 4 to 6 at the Riyadh International Conve»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has announced that it will officially relocate to its new headquarters in Lusail City, with the move taking effect on Sunday, April 26. The ministry confirmed that all services will be provided from the new premises, including Single Window service»»»

BEIRUT: An Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon, bombings in Beirut, massive displacement and rising sectarian friction. The year is 2026, but for those who lived through Lebanon’s civil war five decades ago, it may as well be the 1970s. Lebanese who fought in the 1975-1990 war or documented it as »»»

Israeli strikes killed three people in Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, despite an ongoing 10-day ceasefire, which an official said Beirut will request an extension for in the upcoming talks with Israel in Washington. Ahead of the talks on Thursday, Israel called on the Lebanese gov»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's home minister stepped down Wednesday over growing criticism of his finances after less than a month in office he won on an anti-corruption platform. Sudan Gurung, a key figure in the Gen-Z protests last September that toppled Nepal's previous government, said he was steppi»»»

The Federal National Council (FNC) strongly condemned the terrorist plot that sought to undermine national unity and destabilise the country. The plot was uncovered and the terrorist cell responsible for planning it was apprehended. The council affirmed that the group harbored ill intentions toward»»»