ATTARI, India: Dozens of Pakistani nationals living in India headed to the main land crossing between India and Pakistan on Wednesday, following New Delhi’s decision to order almost all Pakistani citizens to leave the country after last week’s deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir.The deadline»»»

The company’s data show that the average repayment period of a mortgage loan in Romania is about 15 year. The average interest rate of a mortgage loan granted in RON in 2011, with the equivalent value of EUR 65,000, was 8,88% (ROBOR 3M + fixed margin of 3%). The average instalment of this loan was »»»

THE HAGUE: A US official on Wednesday told the International Court of Justice there were “serious concerns” about the impartiality of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. ICJ judges are holding a week of hearings to help them formulate an advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations toward UN»»»

ATTARI, India: Dozens of Pakistani nationals living in India headed to the main land crossing between India and Pakistan on Wednesday, following New Delhi’s decision to order almost all Pakistani citizens to leave the country after last week’s deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The deadlin»»»

Move over teenage crushes and sweet high school romances — The Tale of Rose is here to shake things up with grown-up heartbreak, career ambition, and a heroine who doesn’t need to be rescued. Adapted from Hong Kong author Yi Shu’s 1981 novel The Story of Rose, this sweeping romance was first brough»»»

The eurozone economy expanded more than expected in the first quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, despite the uncertainty created by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The EU's official data agency said the 20-country single currency area recorded growth of 0.4 percent over the January-»»»

The project, developed in collaboration with Teiuș Solar S.R.L., is expected to generate approximately 103.59 GWh of electricity annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by more than 37,000 tonnes each year. A critical component of the solar park’s infrastructure is its state-of-the-art internal 110/20kV, »»»

The cold Nordic winter climate has a specific set of requirements for energy supply and storage, and to ensure the long-term stability of Sweden’s energy system, battery-based energy storage technology must be adapted to withstand extreme temperatures that could otherwise negatively affect both per»»»

The governments in the six Western Balkan states have increasingly been using technology to suppress opponents, carry out mass and targeted surveillance and filter content and access to digital platforms, a survey carried out by BIRN showed on April 29. “Biometric surveillance and facial recognitio»»»

The government of the Republic of Moldova approved and published a National Development Plan (NDP) for 2026-2028 on April 29, outlining over 260 infrastructure and reform projects aimed at modernising the country and aligning it more closely with European standards. However, the government currentl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced that the instant payment system 'Fawran', since its launch in March 2024, has processed over 5 million transactions, valued at more than QR10 billion. QCB added that the system has proven its efficiency in facilitating and improving payment processes »»»

RIYADH: Jewelry spending in Saudi Arabia hit SR320.7 million ($85.4 million) between April 20 and 26, marking a weekly rise of 18.2 percent, according to the latest official figures. The point-of-sale transactions bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank showed that this sector was one of the few »»»

Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, like the one pictured here, were used in a joint British-U.S. operation targeting Houthi drone manufacturing facilities in Yemen on Tuesday. File Photo by AS1 Leah Jones/U.K. Ministry of Defense/UPI | License Photo April 30 (UPI) -- British warplanes have attacked Hou»»»

UPPSALA, Sweden: Swedish police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that killed three young men at a hair salon, authorities said on Wednesday, amid heightened nerves over gun violence in the Scandinavian nation. Tuesday’s shooting took place in broad daylight, a day before the Valborg or Walpurg»»»

RIYADH: Jewelry spending in Saudi Arabia hit SR320.7 million ($85.4 million) between April 20 and 26, marking a weekly rise of 18.2 percent, according to the latest official figures. The point-of-sale transactions bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank showed that this sector was one of the few »»»

UPPSALA, Sweden: Swedish police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that killed three young men at a hair salon, authorities said on Wednesday, amid heightened nerves over gun violence in the Scandinavian nation. Tuesday’s shooting took place in broad daylight, a day before the Valborg or Walpurg»»»

THE HAGUE: A US official on Wednesday told the International Court of Justice there were “serious concerns” about the impartiality of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.ICJ judges are holding a week of hearings to help them formulate an advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations toward UN »»»

Dubai|: Over 500,000 students across Telangana are eagerly awaiting the release of the Class 10 (Secondary School Certificate - SSC) exam results, which are set to be announced on Wednesday after 2pm by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The results were initially expected after 1pm but have been delaye»»»

Dubai: From the glittering skyline of Dubai to the crown-studded stage of Miss Universe Philippines 2025, Rechel Hoco is proving that dreams don’t have a zip code. The 23-year-old content creator and self-made social media star — with over 1.2 million TikTok followers and counting — will compete at»»»

A woman’s Uber ride has gone viral after she shared photos of an unusually well-equipped car that felt more like a cozy one-bedroom apartment than a cab. Posting on X, she wrote, “Literally travelling in a 1BHK today. Hands down the coolest Uber ride ever!” The images revealed an impressively organ»»»

The Saudi real estate market is currently in a state of cautious anticipation, driven by unprecedented decisions and measures announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. These steps aim to increase the supply of properties and restore balance in the market to address the rising costs of land and»»»

Filip & Company has provided legal assistance to BT Pensii in the process of taking over the management of the voluntary pension fund BRD Medio, which will change its name to Pensia Mea Plus after completing the legal procedures and obtaining the approval of the Financial Supervision Authority (ASF»»»

The recent service disruptions in the networks of mobile operators A1 and Vivacom have been deemed significant in their impact, with potential sanctions looming for both companies. Ivan Dimitrov, Chairman of the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC), explained in an interview with Bulgarian Na»»»

Dubai: Plans for Dubai's ambitious future aviation hub at Al Maktoum International Airport - or Dubai World Central (DWC) - are progressing fast. The proposed $35 billion passenger terminal envisioning a significant internal transportation system, including the potential for a comprehensive undergr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sardem, with Maikon De Souza in the saddle, delivered a dominant performance to claim top honours on the opening day of the Al Bayt Cup meeting at Al Rayyan Racecourse. With five races taking place on the first day, the meeting will conclude with the Al Bayt Cup battle, as another five»»»

DUBAI: Russian forces have significantly increased the intensity of their combat activity, Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Wednesday. "Despite loud statements about readiness to cease fire for the May holidays, the occupiers have significantly increased the intensity of c»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the country’s young and dynamic population was capable of positioning it as a competitive provider of high-quality information technology services while addressing the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) forum in Islamabad on Wed»»»

Dubai: Usha Nagvanshi, a woman from the scenic valleys of Jammu & Kashmir, has taken the internet by storm with a daring and unconventional dance video. In a now-viral Instagram video posted on her account, @ushanagvanshi31, she performs energetic dance moves atop a tall tree, set against a breatht»»»

Dubai: Saudi authorities have arrested four Chinese nationals accused of orchestrating a fraudulent Hajj campaign via social media platforms, as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal Hajj promotions and safeguard the sanctity and safety of the pilgrimage season. Also Read: Hajj wi»»»

Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China's space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after separating from the return vehicle, descending on a red-and-white parachute, in Dongfeng, in China’s northern Inner Mongolia region on the edge of t»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday joked that he would like to succeed Pope Francis, who died last week at the age of 88. Trump, asked about whom he'd like to see become the next Catholic pontiff, told reporters: "I'd like to be pope. That would be my No. 1 choice." Trump noted he actually had no»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended declines on Wednesday and were set for their largest monthly drop in more than three years as the global trade war eroded the outlook for fuel demand, while fears of mounting supply also weighed. Brent crude futures fell by 83 cents, or 1.29 percent, to $63.42 per bar»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended declines on Wednesday and were set for their largest monthly drop in more than three years as the global trade war eroded the outlook for fuel demand, while fears of mounting supply also weighed. Brent crude futures fell by 83 cents, or 1.29 percent, to $63.42 per bar»»»

THESSALONIKI: Workers were installing benches at a park in the ancient Greek port city of Thessaloniki when their excavator pushed brown soil off a fragile white skull. They turned off the motorized equipment and set to work with pickaxes and shovels. The crew found two skeletons, then more. By Mar»»»

DUBAI: Russian forces have significantly increased the intensity of their combat activity, Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Wednesday. "Despite loud statements about readiness to cease fire for the May holidays, the occupiers have significantly increased the intensity of c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Insurance Group, the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has announced a robust net profit of QR205m for the first quarter of 2025, up from QR194m in Q1 2024. The results were approved during the Board of Directors meeting held on 29th April 2025, presided over by Sheik»»»

THESSALONIKI: Workers were installing benches at a park in the ancient Greek port city of Thessaloniki when their excavator pushed brown soil off a fragile white skull. They turned off the motorized equipment and set to work with pickaxes and shovels. The crew found two skeletons, then more. By Mar»»»

An American Airlines flight from Sao Paulo to New York descended into chaos on April 24 after a female passenger attempted to force her way into the cockpit, prompting a physical response from crew members. Caught on camera Video footage from inside Flight 950 shows flight attendants confronting th»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has issued a firm ultimatum, giving ministries and agencies 10 days to ensure the BG-Alert system is fully operational. “Ten days, colleagues—after that, there is no forgiveness,” Zhelyazkov said during the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, as reported by BGNES»»»

A minor fire broke out in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, near Arabia Taxi depot, on Wednesday morning, Khaleej Times has seen. The fire happened at around 10am and was immediately contained by firefighters who were deployed to the area. Authorities cordoned off the streets and rerouted motorists. No in»»»

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»»»

Rabat: Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council H E Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti, reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s commitment to supporting development efforts and promoting South-South cooperation through its global development partnerships and humanitarian initiatives. This came at the opening sess»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2025 edition of Build Your Home (BYH) Qatar continues to ignite remarkable excitement among exhibitors, homeowners, and entrepreneurs. The exhibition has emerged as a key destination for innovation, design excellence, and sustainable homebuilding solutions, attracting thousands of »»»

Manila: A Chinese national was arrested while operating a surveillance device near the offices of the Philippine election commission, authorities said Wednesday, less than two weeks before the country's mid-term polls. The man was allegedly using an "IMSI catcher", a device capable of mimicking a c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) has announced the launch of one of the GCC’s largest private solar energy projects - supercharging its sustainability efforts and cementing its role as a trailblazer in green logistics. This landmark initiative will see GWC work with Yellow Door Energy, t»»»

The Croatian burger chain Submarine, which recently acquired Vivo Fusion Food Bar in Romania, expects total investments in expanding its restaurant networks in the two countries to reach €5 million by the end of 2028, Submarine’s founder, Aleksandar Lazinica, told SeeNews. “This year and the next t»»»

Chery, China’s top passenger car exporter for the 22nd consecutive year, is officially entering the Romanian market through a partnership agreement with AUTO ITALIA Group, part of the Samelet Group. The distribution agreement will enable the local sale of TIGGO SUV models, starting in the second ha»»»

HO CHI MINH: Vietnam on Wednesday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the war with the United States and the formation of its modern nation with a military parade and a focus on a peaceful future. The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975 marked the end of a Vietnam divided into the communist »»»

Dubai: Beauty pageant watchers, brace yourselves—Miss Universe Philippines 2025 is just days away, and soon a new queen will be crowned, world peace speeches and all, as Chelsea Manalo prepares to pass on her glittering title. The grand finale is set to take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 6 p.m.,»»»

Dubai: In a delightful twist on tradition, a bride-to-be has captured hearts across the internet with her hilarious and unforgettable entrance at her haldi ceremony (pre-wedding ritual). Ditching the usual yellow attire, she arrived dressed in a full-blown inflatable dinosaur costume, instantly tur»»»