2010, President Barack Obama signed into law the repeal of the ban on gays and lesbians from openly serving in the U.S. military. 1 of 5 | Active and non-active U.S. military personnel participate for the first time in San Diego's Gay Pride Parade on July 16, 2011. The group is reported to be the f»»»

A senior Russian general was killed in southern Moscow on Monday after an explosive device placed under his car went off, investigators said in a statement. Russia's Investigative Committee, which examines major crimes, said it had opened a probe into the "murder" of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvar»»»

NEW DELHI, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- India and New Zealand announced on Monday a successful conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.A statement from the Indian Prime Minister's Office said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation Sunday with the Prime Minister of New »»»

Regions across Romania will receive a financing boost as a result of a €25 million loan that CEC Bank is receiving from the European Investment Bank (EIB). CEC Bank will channel the EIB credit into public-sector projects that promote sustainable economic development, particularly in Romanian region»»»

In an economic context marked by persistent price increases and geopolitical uncertainty, Romanian consumers are adjusting their behaviors, reducing non-essential spending and focusing their budgets on essential products and services. According to the annual EY Consumer Index Romania 2025 study, no»»»

Raiffeisen Bank Romania and the Investment and Development Bank (BID) have signed a guarantee agreement dedicated to financing SMEs in Romania, under which the bank will be able to finance companies with a turnover of up to 50 million euros with total amounts exceeding one billion lei, benefiting f»»»

Raluca Tintoiu, Head of Wholesale Banking and a member of the Executive Committee at ING Bank Romania, talked to Business Review about the bank’s ambition to steer its clients and partners to more sustainable business practices and the way it manages to maintain focus on such goals amid market unce»»»

The December edition, the eleventh and final edition of this year of the Fidelis Government Securities Program, held from December 5 to 12, 2025, attracted subscriptions of almost 1.5 billion lei, according to representatives of the Ministry of Finance. During the offering period, investors placed »»»

After two years marked by high volatility, Romania’s credit market will enter a phase of stabilisation and prudence in 2026, according to an analysis by AVBS, one of the largest players in the credit brokerage sector. In 2025, IRCC recorded its steepest increase in recent years, surpassing 2024 and»»»

According to the Romanian Central Bank (BNR) data, similarly to the previous quarter, credit institutions in Romania cited, in 2025 Q3 too, a tightening of credit standards for loans and credit lines to the real sector. The key factors contributing to this assessment were the changes in the share o»»»

DOHA: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi met with Director of Public Security of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Major General Dr Obaid Abdulrabboh Al Maaytah. The meeting discussed several topics of mutual interest and reviewed existing s»»»

The Sand Dune Showdown Championship wrapped up after two days of high-energy competition, featuring 67 competitors from the UAE and abroad. The event formed part of the Liwa International Festival 2026, which continues to offer a diverse programme of sports, cultural activities, and entertainment. »»»

Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan has said that the new Financial Control System constitutes a “fundamental shift” in the control methodology and the improvement of the legislative framework for financial work in government agencies, through a more flexible and comprehensive model that f»»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said Tehran “does not rule out” the possibility of a new Israeli or US attack on its nuclear facilities, but remains “fully prepared, even more than before.” “This doesn't mean that we welcome another war, but it is exactly to prevent a war. And the »»»

Skopje, 18 December 2025 (MIA) - The past year saw challenges and concrete institutional results, primarily in legislative reforms and strategic infrastructure steps, Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska told the Energy Community's 23rd Ministerial Council in Vienna on»»»

Turnover in market services provided to the population fell 1.8% in gross terms in the first ten months of 2025 compared with the same period last year, and by 2.1% in adjusted terms, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday.Thus, in the period from 1 January»»»

The budget allocated for holiday shopping is down 10% this year, as compared to the previous year, as three thirds of the buyers (77%) expect higher prices for the seasonal products, according to the study Deloitte Holiday Retail Survey 2025.The specialty analysis shows the fact that clothes and ac»»»

Romanians working abroad transferred approximately 60 billion euros to Romania between 2013 and the first half of 2025, an amount more than twice the initial value of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), claims Cristian Popa, member of the BNR Board of Directors, in an analysis publish»»»

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has called for renewed military action against Hamas and Hezbollah if they fail to disarm and accused the Palestinian Islamist group of consolidating its power in Gaza. The Republican politician, on a visit to Israel, is a staunch ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Beg»»»

According to a report from WHO/Europe, alcohol is a major contributor to injury-related fatalities, accounting for approximately one-third of such deaths. The organization emphasizes that this highlights a significant public health concern, as alcohol not only impairs judgment and coordination but »»»

Tartous, Dec.22 (SANA) The “Tartous Markets” festival officially kicked off on Sunday at the Old Tartous Hall, offering a diverse range of products to celebrate the holiday season. Featuring 40 local companies, the event provides a wide variety of goods, including food, clothing, household essentia»»»

The two suspects in a deadly mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach carried out "tactical" training in the countryside, police alleged Monday, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised to the country's Jewish community and vowed tougher laws against extremism. Father and son Sajid Akram and N»»»

Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company committed around €300 million to partner with Actis in Rezolv Energy, a fast-growing renewable platform in Central and Eastern Europe. The deal bolsters Mubadala's clean energy push and aims to position Rezolv as the region's top independent power producer. Sign u»»»

The Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) transferred in December in the accounts of PSD, AUR, PNL, SOS Romania, POT, PMP and the Forta Dreptei subsidies total worth of 19,987,993 lei.According to the site of AEP, the Social Democrat Party received 6,631,849 lei, the Alliance for the Union of Romania»»»

The payment of a historical debt to the US for fibre cotton imported in the 1990s was regulated in this week's Government meeting, an old debt that can now be settled correctly, transparently and with dignity, Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Radu Miruta said on Fri»»»

Romania has become the first country to obtain associate membership of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the international forum responsible for coordinating official development assistance to developing countries, the M»»»

Darryl Nirenberg has been confirmed as the United States' Ambassador in Bucharest, the American diplomatic mission in Romania announced on Friday.''Congratulations to Darryl Nirenberg on his confirmation as the United States' Ambassador to Romania. We look forward to his contribution to strengtheni»»»

Raytheon has secured a $168 million U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract to provide Romania with additional Patriot air defense missile systems, https://www.armyrecognition.com/ informs. The deal deepens Romania’s integration into NATO’s air defense architecture amid rising regional security ...»»»

After coming to office in January, the Trump administration only sold weapons or shipped donations to Ukraine that had already been authorized by former President Joe Biden, who was a staunch supporter of Kyiv. Then from the autumn, under a mechanism developed by the U.S. and its allies, called the»»»

President Nicusor Dan said he received hundreds of pages of "relevant" materials from magistrates about problems in Justice and the consultations scheduled on Monday at the Cotroceni Palace will take place in several discussion rounds - both with groups of magistrates who wish to participate togeth»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A criminal case has been opened in Moscow over the murder of a serviceperson, Russian Investigative Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko told Sputnik on Monday. "A criminal case has been opened in Moscow over the murder of a serviceperson," Petrenko said. The investigation is »»»

Israeli strikes in south Lebanon on Sunday killed one person and wounded another, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel's military said it targeted Hezbollah members. Israel has kept up regular strikes on Lebanon, usually saying it is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure or operatives, despite»»»

Dubai: Dhurandhar is soaking up praise from critics and cash from the box office in equal measure. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film unfolds in Pakistan — but here’s the plot twist no one saw coming: not a single frame was shot there. Or in India, for that matter. Instead, the makers went all out t»»»

Ebury, the global fintech specializing in international payments and FX risk management, has announced the appointment of Cosmin Bucur as its new Country Manager for Romania. According to the company, Cosmin is a highly experienced executive with almost 30 years of experience in the financial servi»»»

1 of 3 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, said Sunday that he expects the House to pass a three-year extension of tax credits for people buy health insurance through Affordable Care Act exchanges. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- House Minority Leader Rep. Hakee»»»

A Russian general has been killed in an explosion in Moscow, officials have said. Russia's Investigative Committee said Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov died on Monday morning after an explosive device planted under a car detonated. Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department, t»»»

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuela continues to ship oil to the United States, despite the seizure of tankers carrying Venezuelan crude by the US military, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said on Monday. US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers sailing to and from Venezu»»»

On December 16, the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) detained T.R.T., head of Chui district in Chui region, as part of a criminal investigation into abuse of office through the illegal issuance of permits for the extraction of sand and gravel. It was established t»»»

President Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2025 kicked off a frenetic year for global trade, with waves of tariffs on US trading partners that lifted import taxes to their highest since the Great Depression, roiled financial markets and sparked rounds of negotiations over trade and inves»»»

Two suspects in last week's deadly mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach trained for the attack in the countryside, police alleged in court documents Monday, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed tougher laws against hate speech and extremism. Father and son Sajid Akram and Naveed are accused»»»

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak lost a bid to have his jail term changed to house arrest on Monday, a setback ahead of a separate verdict this week tied to the country's 1MDB scandal. Najib, 72, is serving a six-year jail term for corruption linked to the plunder of Mala»»»

Doha, Dec. 22 (SANA) Head of the Syrian Central Authority for Auditing and Inspection, Amer al-Ali held separate talks with Russian and Turkish officials on anti-corruption and asset recovery cooperation in Doha, Qatar. The meetings, held during the 11th session of the Conference of the States Part»»»

Russia and the United States are discussing, among other things, the architecture of security in the European direction, but Europe has no place in this dialogue, Russia's deputy envoy to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Maxim Buyakevich, told Sputnik. "There are ind»»»

MOSCOW, December 22 – RIA Novosti. The 12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has officially opened in Moscow, with submissions now underway. The annual contest, held in memory of Andrei Stenin, a photojournalist with the Rossiya Segodnya Media Group who was killed near Donetsk in the»»»