After nearly 3 years in office, Borislav Sarafov resigned as Bulgaria's acting prosecutor general on Wednesday morning. His tenure was overshadowed by a lingering controversy over his legitimacy. A number of Bulgarian courts argue that, under Judicial System Act amendments effective January 21, 202»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha and President and CEO of Ericsson Borje Ekholm discussed expanding the company’s investments in the Kingdom and ways to strengthen collaboration across digital infrastructure, advanced 5G, cloud networks, artificia»»»

The United Nations is pushing its proposal for a humanitarian corridor to get fertiliser and other essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively blocked since the start of the Iran war. This plan, which FRANCE 24 has seen, has yet to be approved by several countries.»»»

American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a “new era” of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for “technofascism.” Posted on X on Saturday, the document goes far beyond the »»»

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said that the UAE’s education system, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President»»»

DOHA: ​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the vaccination requirements for Hajj 1447H/2026, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims to the Holy Mosque and visitors to the Prophet's Mosque. These measures aim to allow pilgrims to perform their rit»»»

Sanya, China: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, also the President of Qatar Olympic Committee, has met with State Councilor of the People's Republic of China HE Shen Yiqin. Director of the General Administration of Sport and President of the Chinese »»»

Damascus, Apr. 22 (SANA) Director of Research and Studies at the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Obeida Ghadban, affirmed Wednesday that President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s participation in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) marks a pivotal shift in Syrian foreign»»»

RIYADH: UAE side Shabab Al Ahli on Wednesday formally requested that their Asian Champions League semifinal against Japanese club Machida Zelvia be replayed, claiming that their late equalizer should have stood. The Emirati side were beaten 1-0 in Jeddah on Tuesday but a club source told AFP that t»»»

Abdelbaset Al-Baour, Chairman of the General Authority for Communications and Informatics, held an extensive meeting at the Authority’s Tripoli headquarters last Monday (20 April) with representatives of major telecommunications companies in Libya to activate Libya’s transition from the current IPv»»»

LONDON: The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, discussed regional and international developments with Syria’s president, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, on Wednesday. Al-Sharaa expressed solidarity with Qatar amid the Iranian attacks that have targeted the country and other states in the region, as w»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the vaccination requirements for Hajj 1447H/2026, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims to the Holy Mosque and visitors to the Prophet's Mosque. These measures aim to allow pilgrims to perform their ritu»»»

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed lawsuits against cryptocurrency companies Coinbase and Gemini for violating state gambling laws. FilePhoto by Derek French/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed lawsuits against cryptocurrency compan»»»

JEDDAH: Muslim World League Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa recently met in Kuala Lumpur with senior Malaysian scholars from across the country, led by Sheikh Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil, grand mufti of Malaysia. The meeting was followed by a discussion session on themes from Al-Issa’»»»

RIYADH: The first W Hotel has opened in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, marking the entry of the chain into Saudi Arabia. KAFD said in a statement that the opening represents a significant step in strengthening the district’s hospitality offerings and cementing its status as a premier bu»»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

China's Alipay has launched an AI Pay service allowing autonomous AI agents to make purchases and complete payments on a user's behalf, Emerging Travel reported on April 21. The service enables so-called OpenClaw-type AI a»»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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. »»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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. »»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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. »»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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. »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

The Federal National Council (FNC) strongly condemned the terrorist plot that sought to undermine national unity and destabilise the country. The plot was uncovered and the terrorist cell responsible for planning it was apprehended. The council affirmed that the group harbored ill intentions toward»»»

Florida has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI following a deadly shooting in 2025 at Florida State University, Attorney General James ​Uthmeier said Tuesday. Authorities are looking into claims that the company's ChatGPT chatbot provided information to the suspect prior to the attack»»»

A second French soldier died on Wednesday from wounds suffered in a weekend ambush against U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon blamed on Hezbollah, President Emmanuel Macron said. A first soldier, staff sergeant Florian Montorio, was shot dead in the Saturday ambush, for which Hezbollah has denied respons»»»

The dollar edged up against the euro on Wednesday on lingering concerns about the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, even after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire to give Tehran more time to present a unified proposal for ending the conflict. Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz »»»

European Union ambassadors unanimously backed a long-delayed $106 billion loan to help Ukraine keep defending itself when they met in Brussels on Wednesday, along with a 20th package of sanction on Russia. File photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA-EFE April 22 (UPI) -- European Union ambassadors meeting in »»»