Seoul: A concrete barrier blamed for a deadly South Korean jet crash that killed 179 people in December 2024 had been built to cut costs, the state auditor said on Tuesday. Jeju Air Flight 2216 was coming in to land at Muan International Airport from Thailand when it struck a flock of birds and was»»»

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Tuesday that Iraq should not be used as a launch pad for attacks in the Middle East war. Iraq neighbors Iran, against which the United States and Israel launched massive strikes on February 28, as well as the Gulf,»»»

Lebanon’s government decision to prohibit any military or security activity by Hezbollah has yet to translate into meaningful enforcement. Hezbollah has continued to escalate its military operations, launching rockets and drones toward Israeli territory, while signs of deteriorating security have a»»»

Authorities made 17 arrests in connection with a large illegal online gambling network in a police operation across Greece on Tuesday. Police said that group member installed slot machines equipped with a software designed to increase players’ losses in internet cafes and coffee shops. The operatio»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel's military offensive against Iran was "not done yet", saying the operation was degrading Iran's clerical leadership. "Our aspiration is to bring the Iranian people to cast off the yoke of tyranny; ultimately, it depends on them. But there is no d»»»

Dubai: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has introduced a new two-letter document type code “PP” for all regular ePassports issued from March 1 this year. In a statement, the DFA has noted that the update is part of the country’s commitment to keep its travel documents aligned with»»»

A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his five-year-old niece in Thessaloniki on Monday, police said. According to the complaint filed by the child’s parents, the abuse took place on Monday morning in an apartment where he was being hosted by the parents. Police formed a case file for»»»

Israel's military said Tuesday it would soon strike Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern Lebanese cities of Tyre and Sidon, warning residents to move away from targeted buildings. "Urgent warning to the residents of Tyre and Sidon. The IDF will soon attack military infrastructure belonging to t»»»

Iran and Hezbollah intensified their attacks against Israel after Tehran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his slain father as Iran's supreme leader. On Monday, reports said Iran launched seven missile barrages at Israel while Lebanon’s Hezbollah conducted seven waves of rocket, mortar, and dro»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a 12.1 percent decline in net income in 2025 as higher supply, US tariffs and other economic headwinds weighed on revenues. The world's biggest oil exporter said in a statement that net income in 2025 reached $93.38 billion, compared to $106.24»»»

Public transport employees in Ruse and representatives of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) blocked part of a central roundabout in Ruse, located next to the Arena Ruse Hall, for half an hour on Tuesday. Public transport workers are protesting for a 5% salary increas»»»

The State Mortgage Company of Kyrgyzstan will restructure its authorized capital. The decision was made by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting. During the first stage, the State Mortgage Company will cancel 95,196 previously issued shares with a par value of 100,000 soms each. The tota»»»

Dubai: Gold has long been viewed as the ultimate refuge during global turmoil. Wars, financial crises and inflation shocks have traditionally sent investors rushing into bullion, often pushing prices sharply higher within days. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This time»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that oil production and transportation via the Strait of Hormuz “have slowed or stopped because of the attacks and aggression by the Israelis and Americans against Iran.” After the actual closure of the State of Hormuz, “leading OPEC members ar»»»

Dubai: Leaders of the Filipino community in the UAE have joined Philippine government officials in an online coordination meeting to discuss contingency plans and welfare programmes for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid the current security situation in the Middle East. Organised by the Filipin»»»

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting a more than three-year high in the previous session as US President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil supplies. Brent futures fell $6.28, or 6.3%, to $92.68 a barrel at»»»

A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a high school student punched him in the face in Patra, Western Greece, on Monday, according to local media. The incident occurred as students were returning from a one-day school trip, when another student approached the 15-year-old and began hitting h»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved a regulation on the development of educational programs and courses for young parents. The document was adopted as part of the implementation of the Law on Youth and is aimed at increasing the knowledge of young families on issues of raising children »»»

Dubai: Global trade and logistics major DP World has appointed Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan as CEO and Managing Director for its GCC business, placing a long-time company executive in charge of one of the group’s most strategically important regions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

Doctors who treat obesity launched, on World Obesity Day, the national education platform dialoginobezitate.ro, dedicated to correct and accessible education for patients."At a time when information about obesity is often fragmented or distorted online, a community of doctors directly involved in t»»»

The prevalence in Romania of overweight, including obesity, among seven-year-old children is 27.5%, while among eight-year-olds it is 32%, according to a study conducted by the National Public Health Institute (INSP).With the support of the county public health directorates, in partnership with the»»»

Electronic communications service providers, manufacturers and distributors of radio equipment can express their opinion on the opportunity to acquire spectrum in the 26 GHz, 42 GHz or 28 GHz bands, the National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) announced on Wedn»»»

Deliveries of new homes nationwide are estimated at fewer than 58,000 units in 2025, the lowest volume in the past eight years, according to data from a real estate consultancy company."The dynamic has, however, differed from previous years: while most regions recorded declines, Bucharest and Ilfov»»»

Air passenger transport increased by 9.5% in 2025 compared with the previous year, reaching 28,477,600 passengers, up from 26,000,800 passengers, according to data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The largest shares of passenger traffic were recorded at Henri Coanda - Bucha»»»

Arrivals and overnight stays in the establishments of tourists' reception with functions of tourists' accommodation, including apartments and rooms forrent decreased by 7.3% and by 8.5%, respectively, in January 2026 compared to January 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) »»»

New motor vehicle registrations in Romania decreased in February 2026 by 24.4% from the same month in 2025, according to preliminary data published by the General Directorate of Driving Licenses and Vehicle Registrations (DGPCI) and processed by the Association of Romania's Motor Vehicle Manufactur»»»