PM Bolojan: It would be advisable to have SAFE Program approved by end-May
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday that the SAFE Program should be completed by the end of May, noting that negotiations are underway and that Romania stands to benefit from access to financing under more advantageous conditions than those available on the market."We are in the full proces»»»
National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanta takes over operator of Giurgiulesti Port
The National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanta has taken over the company ICS Danube Logistics, the operator of the Giurgiulesti Port, a strategic investment for Romania, with regional and European stakes, announced on Tuesday the Minister of Transport, Ciprian Serban."I am glad that »»»
Daianu: Romania's borrowing costs to increase; country is paying for this political crisis
Romania's borrowing costs will increase as a result of the political crisis and its effects are already being felt in the economy, President of the Fiscal Council Daniel Daianu said on Tuesday."Good faith in political action, represented by Parliament, must lead to a resolution as quickly as possib»»»
PSD's Grindeanu does not rule out technocrat PM option
Social Democratic Party (PSD) President Sorin Grindeanu said on Tuesday that he does not rule out the possibility of the next prime minister being a technocrat.Asked on Radio Romania Actualitati how he views the option of a technocratic prime minister, Grindeanu replied: "It was rejected last year »»»
Education to become strategic sector under Tisza government
Education will become a strategically important sector under a Tisza government, the party’s president wrote on Facebook on Tuesday after holding consultations with the principals of 15 secondary schools run by different maintaining bodies. Péter Magyar said that in reshaping the education system t»»»
Oman announces artist, concept for Venice Biennale
DUBAI: Haitham Al-Busafi will represent Oman at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia — which runs from May 9 until Nov. 22 — and he will also serve as its curator. Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, and located in the Arsenale Artiglierie, “Zinah” »»»
Coach Ali confident Al Ahli will be ‘more clinical’ against Al Nassr
Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli coach Younes Ali yesterday acknowledged a tough challenge against Al Nassr but said his team is ready and eager to put in a strong performance in the AFC Champions League Two semi-final at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai today. Al Ahli, who defeated Jordan’s Al Hussein 3-1 in the quart»»»
Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI: Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire Wednesday on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship and further raising the stakes as planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to materialize. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center sai»»»
Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on financial fraud charges - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel hold a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors Tuesday even»»»
Iranian gunboat targets container ship off Oman coast
Dubai: An Iranian gunboat fired at a container ship off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, causing damage but no casualties, the UKMTO British maritime security agency said. "The master of a container ship reported that the vessel was approached by one IRGC gunboat... that then fired upon the vessel, »»»
Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI: Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire Wednesday on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship and further raising the stakes as planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to materialize. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center sai»»»
Thailand decides to reduce visa-free stay for tourists from 93 countries - | 24.KG
Thailand plans to reduce the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days for citizens of 93 countries and territories, Bangkok Post reported. According to the Kingdom’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, this is being done to combat crime, particularly fraudsters who abuse visa-free stays by»»»
UAE to confront ‘extremism in all forms’ vows Sheikh Abdullah after terrorist plot foiled
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait. During the call, Sheikh Jarrah Al Sabah condemned the terrorist plot »»»
“I wasn’t trying to go viral”: Kritika Kamra on her wedding buzz and real ambitions
Dubai: “I am not going to give in to the algorithm and the populist,” says Kritika Kamra, Bollywood actress and new bride, with a clarity that feels deliberate rather than performative. The comment comes soon after her intimate March 11th Mumbai wedding quietly turned into a social media storm. Wha»»»
Qatar urges return to talks, supports mediation efforts
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that Qatar fully supports mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan to end US-Iran war. “Qatar continues its ongoing communication with various parties, »»»
McDonald’s Qatar leads Earth Day 2026 with beach clean up and mangrove planting
For the second consecutive year, McDonald's Qatar, in collaboration with Mubadara for Social Impact, hosted a dedicated Environmental Day, bringing together more than 100 employees for a day of mangrove planting, beach clean-up, and environmental workshops at the 'Flower Each Spring Camp' in Ras Al»»»
Security forces purge continues, SCNS of Kyrgyzstan issues statement - | 24.KG
Large-scale efforts to purge unscrupulous officers from law enforcement agencies continue in Kyrgyzstan. The Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, said in an official statement. According to him, this work is being conducted jointly wit»»»
New MP takes oath in Parliament of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
New MP Mirlan Zheenchoroev took the oath of office in Parliament of Kyrgyzstan. Several days ago, the Central Election Commission registered Mirlan Zheenchoroev as a member of the Zhogorku Kenesh in single-mandate constituency No. 21. Kubanychbek Kongantiev, the MP previously elected in this consti»»»
India orders school water bells to beat heat
New Delhi: Schools in India's capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions, a new city order has said. Summer heat in the world's most populous nation can be brutal -- putting millions of people at risk, with nearly 11,»»»
Sidra Medicine unveils Qatar’s first advanced gene-editing therapy for blood disorders
Doha, Qatar: A major step forward in treating inherited blood disorders in Qatar Sidra Medicine a member of Qatar Foundation is now offering a new gene therapy to eligible patients. The hospital has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals to administer Casgevy, a one-time treatment designed for pa»»»
US-Iran Talks Test Power Balances in Tehran as National Security Council Comes to the Forefront
After US-Israeli bombardment eliminated Iran’s supreme leader and much of its top echelons, the country’s leadership didn’t fall apart — but negotiations to end the war offer a new test. For decades, the supreme leader successfully managed several powerful factions, bringing to heel those who chall»»»
Hezbollah Threatens to Derail Israel Talks, Invokes 1983 Scenario
Hezbollah has stepped up its campaign against Lebanon’s authorities, objecting to their decision to pursue direct negotiations with Israel and insisting the government reverse course, while warning it could seek to bring down the process by force. The group argues that such talks require a broad na»»»
Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
Washington, Tehran, Islamabad and Paris: President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and st»»»
EAEU decides to restrict import of certain types of clothing from Vietnam - | 24.KG
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has decided to temporarily restrict the import of certain types of clothing from Vietnam. The decision was made at a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Board. According to the EEC press service, it was decided to apply a trigger-protective measure t»»»
IMF Managing Director Praises Bulgaria for Anti-Crisis Measures amid Energy Crisis
In an interview for BTA, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Bulgaria's smooth accession to the eurozone, as well as its policy in response to the energy crisis that followed the military conflict in the Middle East. Following the spring meetings of the »»»
North Korean hackers suspected of $300 mn crypto heist
Seoul: A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly $300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea, whose sophisticated cybercrime programme»»»
Hezbollah Fires at Israel, Citing Truce Breaches
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead of US-mediated talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week. The Israeli military earlier said Iran-aligned Hezbollah had fir»»»
Teacher resigns following incident in Jalal-Abad region - | 24.KG
A video of a teacher physically assaulting a student has been posted on social media. The Ministry of Education commented on the situation. According to the Education Department of Suzak district of Jalal-Abad region, the incident occurred on March 25, 2026, at A. Gaidar secondary school No. 22. «A»»»
Lebanese State Not Seeking Confrontation with Hezbollah but Won’t Be Intimidated, PM Says
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would not allow itself to be intimidated as it prepares direct talks with Israel to end the conflict. Salam and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris to see how »»»
Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States would indefinitely extend its ceasefire with Iran, easing fears that a fragile pause in fighting could collapse as stalled peace talks remain in limbo. The move comes amid mounting diplomatic pressure, with Pakistan scrambling to bring both side»»»
US Treasury to Continue Policy of Maximal Economic Pressure on Iran - Bessent
The US Department of the Treasury will continue to exert maximal economic pressure on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. "The US Treasury will continue to apply maximum pressure through Economic Fury to systematically degrade Tehran’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds. Any p»»»
Trump has lost the Iran war, but how badly?
The United States has a history of mistaking defeats in war for victories. In 1973, Richard Nixon declared his administration had achieved a “Peace with Honour,” which didn’t betray Washington’s South Vietnamese allies, but barely two years later, Saigon fell. In May 2003, George W Bush announced t»»»
Trump extends ceasefire to give Iran more time to negotiate
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was extending a ceasefire with Iran to give more time for negotiations, but would maintain a US naval blockade of the country's ports. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Trump posted on social media that he w»»»
Planning for an Eid Al Adha getaway from UAE? Book now or pay more closer to date
Dubai: Planning for an Eid Al Adha getaway? Book now or pay more as your travel date approaches. That is the clear message from UAE travel agents, as strong demand, limited flight capacity and rising fuel costs combine to keep airfares elevated in the weeks ahead. With Eid expected to fall between »»»
UK targets 10GW solar-wind building on public land to cut gas from power bills
The United Kingdom is accelerating a sweeping clean-energy expansion, recording a bumper wind power output in the first quarter of 2026, as per government data. The green energy drive is aimed at shielding households from volatile natural gas prices that have driven up electricity bills amid global»»»
Michelle Bachelet hopes world is 'finally ready' for a female UN chief
Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet said Tuesday she hopes the world is finally ready for a woman to lead the United Nations as she campaigns to succeed António Guterres. She framed her bid as a chance to restore trust in the crisis-hit organisation and send a powerful global signal by appoi»»»
France is ready to help Lebanon prepare negotiations with Israel, Macron tells Salam – Ya Libnan
Share: France’s President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the Élysée presidential palace in Paris, April 21, 2026. © AFP Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace late on Tuesday, with the »»»
War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children
BARIKOT, Afghanistan: There are no children in the Afghan border village of Barikot, where the school has been smashed by shells and the playground sits deserted after weeks of war with Pakistan. Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February, but AFP journalists»»»
US tells Afghans to choose Taliban home or DR Congo: activist
WASHINGTON, United States: The United States is looking to give former Afghan allies stuck in Qatar a choice between emigrating to the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo or returning to their Taliban-ruled homeland, an activist said Tuesday. President Donald Trump’s administration, which has mad»»»
Pulisic says US team strongest yet ahead of 2026 World Cup
LOS ANGELES: Christian Pulisic believes the current US team is the strongest he has been part of, with the AC Milan forward saying the squad’s quality and depth should give Americans plenty of reason for optimism ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil. Pulisic, long the face of US football, said »»»
Mbappé and Vinícius lift Real Madrid out of a 4-game slump with a 2-1 win over Alaves
MADRID: Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior each scored as Real Madrid ended a four-game winless streak by defeating Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to move closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona. The victory at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium left Madrid six points behind Barcelona, which hosts sixth-placed »»»
Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators
A man who previously had the assault-style gun used to kill eight children in Louisiana told investigators he believes Shamar Elkins stole it from his truck in the weeks before the rampage in a Shreveport neighborhood, according to court documents released Tuesday. Charles Ford told investigators h»»»
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens in New York for the third time
NEW YORK: Prosecutors once again portrayed Harvey Weinstein as a onetime Hollywood power player who used his sway as a tool of sexual assault, repainting a familiar but fraught picture Tuesday at a rape retrial nearly eight years after the former movie tycoon’s arrest. “This case will come down to »»»
Trump: Government of Iran 'seriously fractured'
The government of Iran is "seriously fractured", the reason cited by US President Donald Trump for the US delaying a potential strike on Iran indefinitely. The US leader stated that the decision was also made after a request from Pakistan’s leadership. Meanwhile, the US Navy is keeping the Iran blo»»»
The 15-minute city: Dubai’s next urban shift explained
The “15-minute city” has gone from urban-planning buzzword to a rather sensible idea: if people can get to work, school, shops and parks without embarking on a daily expedition, cities become healthier, happier and less exhausting places to live. Before cities were carved up by zoning codes and lon»»»
DoE: Planned energy investments to reach Dh160 billion over five years
ABU DHABI: With planned energy-related investments approaching Dh160 billion across the UAE over the next five years, this reflects a clear commitment to delivering tangible sustainability outcomes grounded in measurable impact, according to senior energy official. Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Cha»»»
UK SAS troops resigning amid Afghanistan, Northern Ireland, and Syria war crimes probe – media
Soldiers from the UK’s elite SAS force are resigning in significant numbers over fears of prosecution following human rights investigations into alleged war crimes, British media reports. The probe largely focuses on British special forces operations in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2013, as well as mis»»»
Florida AG opens criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT over FSU shooting - UPI.com
Flowers are shown near the scene after a gunman shot multiple people April 17, 2025, at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. On Tuesday, Florida's attorney general announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT for the app's alleged role in the shooting. File photo by Done Haye»»»
Middle Corridor in play
Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»
Argentina's Milei cements Israel alliance as self-declared world's most Zionist president
Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»