Frankfurt, Germany: Volkswagen's future is at risk without further cost-cuts, the ailing German auto giant warned Thursday after profits plunged more than feared as headwinds mount. The carmaker is struggling with Chinese competition, US tariffs and patchy demand for electric vehicles, and already »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has introduced a targeted package of measures to assist its firms and ensure business continuity amid evolving regional developments. In a press statement, it said that these measures form part of the nation»»»

RIYADH: When Saudi artist Ramy Alqthami was just nine years old, he took a can of spray paint to a piece of concrete that was used as a marker of land ownership. Recently, that same piece stood in the center of the halls of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale. Picasso once said, “Art is a lie tha»»»

BANGKOK: A little more than a year ago, the government’s military was on the back foot in Myanmar ‘s bloody civil war, pushed out of great swaths of the country’s north by an alliance of seasoned militias, and forced into defensive action around the rest of the country by other established groups a»»»

Police have seized firearms and arrested five people during a raid on a Roma camp on the outskirts of Athens, in which nearly one kilometer of cables used to illegally hook up homes to the electricity grid were removed. A police statement said Wednesday’s crackdown followed a tip-off over allegedly»»»

Bangkok, Thailand: Thai authorities arrested a teenager at a Bangkok airport for allegedly smuggling 30 protected tortoises valued at about $9,000 that were taped under her clothing, wildlife officials said Wednesday. Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers who often sell highly priz»»»

Dubai: Mega developer Meraas has awarded Dh 2.4 billion in construction contracts for new phases of its flagship villa communities, The Acres and The Acres Estates, in Dubailand, as demand for larger homes continues to surge in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balan»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s passport services remained suspended for a second consecutive day across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and several other countries, leaving thousands of expatriates in limbo with no confirmed timeline for restoration. Authorities have not issued an official statement on when in-person pas»»»

Israel's foreign ministry said Thursday that Israeli forces had arrested about 175 activists aboard 20 ships from an aid-laden flotilla bound for Gaza. "Approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats... are now making their way peacefully to Israel," the ministry said in a statement, including»»»

The European Union and the Ministry of Social Affairs have announced new EU funding of €45 million. For the first time in many years, EU funding will be channeled directly through a Lebanese government institution. "This marks a new phase in their partnership, working more closely with national ins»»»

Disagreements between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri over negotiations with Israel have come to the surface as violence has continued despite a recently extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Aoun said Wednesday that he had coordinated all steps with Ber»»»

By: Maye sadek In his efforts to strengthen Egyptian foreign relation, the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi went on a tour to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and India. El-Sisi’s first stop was the UAE where met the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, to discuss the cri»»»

Tokyo: Japan Airlines is now putting humanoid robots to work on the ramp, asking them to do everything from lugging suitcases to cleaning aircraft cabins. The airline, alongside tech partner GMO Internet Group, will begin trials at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport in May, marking Japan’s first attempt to dep»»»

Tunis, April 30 (TAP) —The weather, on Thursday, will be cloudy across most regions. Thunderstorm cells are expected to form over western areas, with rainfall progressively spreading eastward and accompanied at times by hail.Winds will blow from the...»»»

Auchan Romania marks two decades of sustainable commerce in the service of customers, of supporting and developing Romanian producers and promoting Romanian products, of investments and innovation, building one of the most relevant multi-format retail networks in the local market. Over these 20 yea»»»

Strikes continued Thursday, despite a recently extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, as the Israeli army struck Harouf, Jebshit, Toul, al-Henniyeh, Kawnine, Zebqine, Adshit, Qalaway, Nabatieh-Mayfadoun, Beit Yahoun, Jmayjmeh, Harees and Baraashit in south Lebanon. The Israeli army also d»»»

Paris: Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Alexander De Croo warned today that the US-Israeli war on Iran, and the sharp rise in energy and fertilizer prices it has caused, could push more than 30 million people into poverty. Speaking on the sidelines of a G7 developmen»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked the US administration’s strategy of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iranian oil exports. Responding to US President Donald Trump’s bluff three days ago and the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s bragging, Ghalibaf wrote »»»

A presentation to be delivered by CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper is expected to outline a range of Iran options for Donald Trump, Axios cites sources as saying. One proposal centers on a “short, powerful” wave of strikes targeting critical Iranian infrastructure, including bridges, power plants»»»

The Obor primary station has been completely refurbished and modernized, for the benefit of about 69,000 customers Modern technologies will be able to ensure the future increased consumption needs, according to the trend of electrification of many activities Retele Electrice Romania, part of the PP»»»

Tunis, April 30 (TAP) — President Kaïs Saïed met on Wednesday afternoon at Carthage Palace with Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh and Central Bank Governor Fethi Zouhair Nouri. The meeting focused on economic issues and...»»»

Romanian electrical equipment manufacturer Electro-Alfa International said on Friday that it has finalised the acquisition of project company Solar Technologies Consulting, which owns a 52 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project, https://www.energynomics.ro/reads. The BESS project is being »»»

Eurowind Energy Romania has officially inaugurated the Pecineaga Wind Farm in Constan?a County, an investment of approximately 90 million euros with an installed capacity of 48 MW, https://www.energynomics.ro/ informs. The project marks the commissioning of the first wind farm built by the company »»»

More than two thirds of homeowners in Romania (77%) have invested in energy efficiency measures in recent years, the main reason being the reduction of monthly costs, while eight in ten Romanians (80%) assess a home based on maintenance costs, not just the purchase price, according to an analysis p»»»

Siemens will build a new factory in Sibiu for the production of low-voltage electrical equipment from the Sentron range, with the investment, estimated at several tens of millions of euros, set to be completed by 2028 and to include automated processes based on artificial intelligence, robotics and»»»

Two strategic projects for the development of Romania's energy infrastructure have been declared of national importance, marking significant progress for Transelectrica in achieving a new interconnection with the Republic of Moldova and completing the 400 kV ring in the northern area.'The Governmen»»»

Hidroelectrica has signed a contract for RON 43.37 million in non-repayable financing from the Modernization Fund for what will be the company's largest battery-storage project to date."Hidroelectrica's investment project, with an estimated total value of around RON 310 million, provides for the in»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said that the government will make public the list of energy producers that have obtained grid connection permits.Speaking to the radio broadcaster Europa FM, Bolojan noted that not all companies that have secured a technical grid connection permit (ATR) did so with the »»»

Romania's usable natural gas production totalled 1.244 million tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) in the first two months of 2026, down 14,900 toe from the same period last year (minus 1.2%), according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data.By contrast, in January-February 2026, natural gas»»»

Vienna, April 30 (SANA) The OPEC Fund for International Development has launched a $1.5 billion initiative to support economic stability, trade and resilience in developing countries amid rising global pressures. The initiative, titled the Economic Stability, Trade and Resilience Initiative (E-STAR»»»

A man has been arrested in western Athens for illegally dumping a variety of broken furniture and other waste in an empty lot, police said. A police statement said officers from a special unit against illegal waste disposal observed the 41-year-old suspect Tuesday driving through the capital’s Aiga»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Harouf and Toul in Nabatieh district 30-04-2026 10:23 AM Latest News Urg»»»

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Ever since a ceasefire was declared between the United States, Israel, and Iran by US President Donald Trump on 8 April, a debate has raged in Israel over the effects of the war that began on 28 February. Israel’s next legislative elections are to be held on 27 October, so politicians of all stripe»»»

Britain on Wednesday summoned the Russian ambassador and revoked the accreditation of a Russian diploma. Seen here is the Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Central London, Britain, in January 2017. File Photo by Will Oliver/EPA April 30 (UPI) -- Britain has expelled a Russian diplomat in r»»»

President Donald Trump said a U.S. naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike to their highest level in more than four years, which held into Thursday. Trump is expected to receive a briefing on Thursday on new plans for potential military action in Iran from Admiral»»»

The US Central Command (CentCom) has prepared a military plan for a “short and powerful” wave of military strikes on Iran, Axios reported as Washington seeks to break a diplomatic deadlock with Tehran over the war in the Gulf and Iran’s nuclear program. BBC reported on Thursday that the "plan" is b»»»

Bulgaria's newly elected 52nd National Assembly opened at 10 a.m. here on Thursday. Under the Constitution, the inaugural sitting was opened by the oldest National Representative present: 78-years-old Rumen Milanov MP of Progressive Bulgaria. Addressing the legislature, Milanov listed two principal»»»

Dubai: The UAE's Dubai police force said Wednesday it had arrested more than 200 members of a transnational fraud network who were mostly from Southeast Asia, in a joint operation with the FBI and Chinese police. "Dubai Police have carried out a coordinated global operation... in partnership with t»»»

Tripoli: Seven people were rescued and 17 bodies recovered after a boat broke down off Libya's eastern coast and was stranded at sea for eight days, the Libyan Red Crescent said. In a statement, the organization said the operation was carried out in coordination with naval units and the Coast Guard»»»

Montevideo: Uruguayan Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone confirmed on Wednesday that fuel prices will rise again as of Friday due to rising international oil prices. The size of the price increase has not yet been determined, Oddone told reporters, describing the situation as "complex." The final deci»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese House Speaker Nabih Berri received a phone call from Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi during which the two men discussed the latest develo»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai slipped again on Thursday morning, giving jewellery buyers and investors a lower entry point after a volatile April that saw rates climb to fresh highs before pulling back sharply in the final week. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Om»»»

On April 30, 1975, South Vietnam unconditionally surrendered to North Vietnam. The communists occupied Saigon and renamed it Ho Chi Minh City. 1 of 8 | People pose in front of a sign commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on April 26, 2025. Th»»»

Wholesale trade turnover (except for the trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles) fell by 1.6% in gross terms in the first two months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, according to data published on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to official stat»»»

A total of 204,500 inactive persons wanted to work in 2025, but either were not seeking a job or were not available to start working, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Wednesday.According to the quoted source, the share of underemployed persons in the total a»»»

Turnover in market services provided mainly to enterprises declined in the first two months of the year, both as a gross series, by 4.7%, and as a working day and seasonally adjusted series, by 5.3%, compared with the same period in 2025, amid lower activity in transport and IT services, according »»»

Romania and Tunisia are strengthening their bilateral cooperation within the framework of the economic mission carried out by the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) in this country, where companies from sectors such as renewable energy, agri-food, digital technologies, automotive, ph»»»

Turkish companies entering the Romanian market means access to European funds, participation in public tenders in all 27 member states, financial instruments and funding programmes designed for European companies, says Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR) Mihai Daraban»»»

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) will submit a memorandum to the authorities proposing a new strategy to address the issue of our treasury in Moscow, declared the governor of the BNR, Mugur Is?rescu, on Wednesday."For our efforts to be effective and sustainable, we need the concrete support of th»»»