Nigeria’s Dangote refinery to expand downstream petchem portfolio with major LAB facility
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is advancing plans to build a Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) production facility with a capacity of 400,000 tonnes per year, marking a major expansion of its downstream petrochemicals portfolio. »»»
Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say
Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»
Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say
Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»
Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say
Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»
Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say
Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»
Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say
Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»
Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says
Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»
Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says
Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»
Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says
Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»
Hungary’s new leader unlikely to shift EU stance on Russia and Ukraine dramatically
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 »»»
Russian state agency warns Hungary's incoming government against reviewing Paks nuclear deal
An article by the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti takes a critical tone on the Paks nuclear project and cautions Hungary’s incoming leadership against revisiting the agreement, 444.hu writes on April 21. RIA ran the »»»
Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says
Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»
Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says
Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»
Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says
Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»
Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says
Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»
Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says
Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»
Hungary’s new leader unlikely to shift EU stance on Russia and Ukraine dramatically
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 »»»
EU Ukraine fatigue growing - Kallas
The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that the bloc is bearing an increasingly heavy and lonely burden in sustaining support for Ukraine, even as Brussels moves urgently to unlock a €90bn EU loan that Kyiv's government desperately needs to stave off a macroeconomic collapse in the co»»»
Gulf war poses major threat to global fertiliser markets and food security, IFPRI warns
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. »»»
EU Ukraine fatigue growing - Kallas
The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that the bloc is bearing an increasingly heavy and lonely burden in sustaining support for Ukraine, even as Brussels moves urgently to unlock a €90bn EU loan that Kyiv's government desperately needs to stave off a macroeconomic collapse in the co»»»
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: There are those who swear Tokayev just auditioned for the UN top job
Did Kazakhstan’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, just audition for the role of the next UN secretary-general? Rumours have swirled for months that Tokayev – for many years a career diplomat and a former director-general »»»
Revolutionary Guard attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard attacked a third ship Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, semiofficial Iranian news agencies reported. Nour News, Fars and Mehr all reported the attack by the Guard on a vessel called the Euphoria. They said the vessel had become “stranded” on the Iranian coas»»»
Foreigner found dead in gorge, four arrested in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The body of a foreigner with signs of violent death was discovered in Chui region, and four suspects have already been detained. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported. According to police, on April 20, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a man’s body was found in a forested area of »»»
Sharjah boosts safety drive to prevent summer risks
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»»»
Bring it: Akylas the police dog finds cocaine stash
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»»»
Agriculture Ministry and Sofia Municipality Sign Memorandum on Vitosha Nature Park Development
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 Ends with Borislav Sarafov, Politicians Must Act Wisely but Swiftly, PM Gurov Says
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»»»
Private consumers, largest solar power producers in Tunisia, says Secretary of State
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...»»»
Macut lays wreath at Jajinci memorial park
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 »»»
Two killed in Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon
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»»»
Palantir’s Technological Republic is a blueprint for digital tyranny
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»»»
du posts 15.5% profit growth in Q1 despite March slowdown linked to regional tensions
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»»»
Gulf war poses major threat to global fertiliser markets and food security, IFPRI warns
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 new leader unlikely to shift EU stance on Russia and Ukraine dramatically
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 »»»
Spain's far-right Vox returns to power in regional government
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 »»»
St. George Ribbon Campaign Commences in Moscow
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»»»
Saudis Looking to China, Pakistan & Turkiye for Security as Trust in US Erodes - Expert
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 »»»
In Gaza, first local vote in years offers gauge of Hamas popularity
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»»»
Hezbollah supporters defiant after sons killed fighting Israel
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»»»
QSE index closes lower
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»»»
Syrian President reaffirms solidarity with Qatar over security threats
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 intends to sell electricity to Turkmenistan - | 24.KG
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»»»
Trump vs. Powell: Interest rates, investigation and a replacement - UPI.com
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»»»
Automechanika Riyadh announces new date after 2026 event postponement
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»»»
MoCI to relocate to new Lusail headquarters from April 26
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»»»
As internal divisions simmer, Lebanese see echoes of civil war
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 kill 3 in Lebanon despite ceasefire
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»»»