President Iotova Hands First Government-Forming Mandate to Progressive Bulgaria’s PM Nominee Rumen Radev
President Iliana Iotova on Thursday handed the first exploratory mandate for forming a government to Rumen Radev, nominated for prime minister by Progressive Bulgaria, the largest parliamentary group in the 52nd National Assembly. "We have a nominee for prime minister, and that is Rumen Radev," Pro»»»
Agriculture Minister Hristanov Submits Eight Alerts to Prosecution Service for Serious Violations, Funds Misuse
Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov submitted eight new alerts to the prosecution service in recent days concerning evidence of serious violations, misuse of public funds, and actions detrimental to the state interest. The alerts are the result of inspections carried out by the Internal Au»»»
Bosch announces RON 2.9 billion in consolidated sales to third parties, in 2025
“Bosch Romania has once again demonstrated its resilience, delivering a stable performance despite market challenges and economic uncertainty in fiscal year 2025,” said Dan Lăzărescu, Managing Director of Robert Bosch S.R.L. and representative of the Bosch Group in Romania. “This achievement is a d»»»
By Squeezing S Africa Out of G20 Process, US Violates Format’s Fundamental Principles – Russia’s MFA
The US faces pushback from allies over moves that harm their international credibility, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik. “Notably, Washington's rationale has come up against broad resistance, even among its circle of like-minded countries and traditional allies, wh»»»
Mumbai family ate watermelon — forensic tests found rat poison
Dubai: What began as a suspected food poisoning case linked to a late-night watermelon has turned into one of Mumbai’s most disturbing mystery deaths — with forensic investigators now tracing the deaths of a family of four to rat poison. Authorities say traces of zinc phosphide, a highly toxic rode»»»
Egyptian blogger Donia Fouad raises EGP4m through fake cancer appeals, surrenders to police
An Egyptian blogger has turned herself in to police after allegedly raising millions of pounds in donations by falsely claiming she was undergoing cancer treatment, authorities said. According to local media reports, Donia Fouad is accused of collecting up to 4 million Egyptian pounds through onlin»»»
Joint exercise concludes with participation of state's military and security agencies
DOHA: A joint exercise hosted by the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), with the participation of the Qatari Amiri Armed Forces and the Ministry of Interior, concluded. The exercise aimed to enhance coordination and integration between military and security entities. The closing ceremony was atten»»»
Perspective - Independent journalist Estelle Ndjandjo on the lack of diversity in French newsrooms
Black journalists remain underrepresented in French media and for those who do break in, the barriers don't end there. From elite journalism schools to newsroom hiring, many describe a system shaped by exclusion, stereotypes and unequal opportunity. So how deep does the problem go, and what needs t»»»
An Imaginary Archeological Site Discusses the Fragility of Memory in the Saudi Pavilion at Venice
In the Saudi Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, Saudi artist of Palestinian origin, Dana Awartani, takes us on an immersive journey to discover an artistic map of archaeological and historical landmarks destroyed by war. It is not a geographical map, but rather a magnificent mosaic composed of thousa»»»
Bulgaria Shuts Four Illicit Medicine Websites in Interpol Operation
Bulgaria's General Directorate Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) shut down four websites selling counterfeit medicines as part of the international Operation Pangea XVIII, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said during a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. Dechev said the operati»»»
Labour Ministry Reports Support Measures, Anti Vote-Buying Efforts
The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, headed by caretaker Minister Hasan Ademov, presented a report on its activities during the mandate of the caretaker government on Thursday. Expanding support for pensioners and vulnerable groups, as well as measures to prevent controlled voting through the »»»
Bulgaria, Netherlands Sign Agreement on Exchange and Protection of Classified Information
The Council of Ministers approved an agreement between Bulgaria and the Netherlands on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information, signed on March 19 in Sofia, the Government Press Service reported on Thursday. The agreement between the two countries will contribute to deepening b»»»
Turkish Military Personnel, Equipment to Pass Through Bulgaria to Participate in NATO-Serbia Exercise
A military formation of 45 servicemen and six units of equipment from the Turkish Armed Forces will transit through Bulgarian territory on May 8 and 9, the Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday. The movement is related to participation in a joint NATO-Serbia exercise, NATO - Serbia 2026. The ex»»»
Bulgarian Political Developments Discussed by President Iotova, Foreign Ambassadors
Head of State Iliana Iotova and Bulgarian-speaking ambassadors discussed the development of the political situation in Bulgaria and the establishment of a regular government, as well as the expectations of Bulgarian citizens for a stable, secure and developed country. The meeting was hosted by the »»»
Sheikha Moza attends QU’s 49th Health Sector cohort graduation
Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF) Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the graduation of Qatar University’s (QU) 49th Health Sector cohort (Class of 2026), comprising 349 graduates. This cohort includes 130 graduates from the College of Health Sciences, 94 from the College»»»
Keir Starmer's leadership tested as polls open in UK local elections
Britons head to the polls Thursday in local elections where millions of voters could turn to Nigel Farage's far-right Reform UK party or the left-wing Green Party. These elections mark a major first test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted following a series of controver»»»
Abu Dhabi’s HR law embeds high-achieving culture across government
Embedding a meritocratic and high-performance culture is central to Abu Dhabi Government’s modernised HR Law, which aims to attract and retain top talent across the public sector. The landmark legislation, which came into effect on 1 January 2026 for all government employees in the emirate, goes be»»»
Woman’s blood-written clue leads police to suspect
New Delhi: In a chilling case from Pune, a woman allegedly wrote the name of her attacker in blood moments after her throat was slit — a final act that helped police identify the prime suspect, reported to be a man she knew personally. According to NDTV, the woman, believed to be in her 30s, was fo»»»
KSGAAL, Muslim World League sign deal to champion Arabic language
RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language and the Muslim World League signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh to reinforce the Arabic language in academic, educational and technical sectors. The agreement was signed by deputy secretary-general Dr. Ibrahim bin Mohammed Abanmi»»»
Sheikha Moza attends graduation ceremony of 49th batch of health colleges at Qatar University
DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the graduation ceremony of the 49th cohort of graduates from the health sector colleges (Class of 2026) at Qatar University. The graduating class comprised 349 students. The ceremony was also attended by several di»»»
Iran’s Ghalibaf mocks Trump after US pauses Hormuz mission
Iran’s top negotiator has mocked US President Donald Trump after he abruptly suspended American efforts to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Washington was again spreading falsehoods about ongoing talks. In a post on X on Wednesday, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Gha»»»
Antigua and Barbuda drops oath to British Crown
Antigua and Barbuda has sworn in a new government under revised constitutional rules that for the first time removed allegiance to the British monarch from the official oath of office. The twin-island Caribbean state gained independence from Britain in 1981 but remained a constitutional monarchy wi»»»
US disables Iranian tanker after Trump threatens renewed bombing if no deal reached
The US military has fired on and disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after President Donald Trump threatened to resume the bombing campaign unless Tehran agrees to end the war on Washington’s terms. US Central Command said the unladen tanker, identified as the M/T Hasna, was »»»
Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged ‘suicide note’ unsealed (PHOTO)
A US federal judge has unsealed an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, nearly seven years after the disgraced financier died in a Manhattan jail while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. The note was reportedly found in July 2019 by Epstein’s then-cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione,»»»
Business - G7 trade ministers seek common ground on minerals
Trade ministers from the Group of Seven industrialised nations have tried to find common ground, amid geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty. In a clear swipe at China, they pledged to cooperate on securing supply chains of critical minerals. Also in the show: France's finance minist»»»
Father arrested for encouraging son, 12, to fire gun
Police in Patra have arrested a man accused of encouraging his 12-year-old son to fire a gun from the window of their home, police said. The arrest followed information and video material submitted to investigators by the police’s cybercrime unit and the child welfare organization The Smile of the »»»
Government Approves Health Ministry Funding for National Maternal and Child Care Programme
The Bulgarian government approved funding of EUR 1 million for the Ministry of Health of Bulgaria for 2026 to support the introduction of a national model for patronage care under the National Programme for Improving Maternal and Child Health 2021-2030. The funding will support implementation of th»»»
Nearly 130 arrests around Paris amid celebrations for PSG reaching Champions League final
PARIS: Nearly 130 people were arrested around Paris overnight as fans clashed with police following Paris Saint-Germain reaching the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Thursday. He told Europe 1 radio that the total number of arrests was 127 in the Paris metropolitan ar»»»
Tunisia-Umbria Economic Forum highlights €686 million trade potential
TUNIS, May 7, 2026 (TAP) - A Tunisia-Umbria Economic Forum, bringing together a wide range of entrepreneurs and institutional officials, was held on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Perugia, the capital of the Umbria region in central Italy, the Export...»»»
Germany’s new militarization: Revival of the spirit or blatant revanchism? (by Dmitry Medvedev)
Threats by Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from NATO, expressed on March 27, 2026, at an investment forum in Miami, statements by J.D. Vance about Europe’s loss of its identity during an interview with Fox News on March 15, 2026, along with the refusal of European countries to directly j»»»
CNRD postpones most plenary sessions for May
TUNIS, May 7, 2026 (TAP) - The National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) decided on Thursday to postpone the plenary sessions scheduled for May with several government members, except for the May 13 session devoted to examining draft laws...»»»
Coal mines are leaking vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere and almost no one is measuring it - Ember
Almost five years after 159 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge committing to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by 30% by 2030, coal mines are releasing roughly the same amount of the potent greenhouse gas as they were when the ink was still wet on the agreement. Global production has incr»»»
Coal mines are leaking vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere and almost no one is measuring it - Ember
Almost five years after 159 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge committing to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by 30% by 2030, coal mines are releasing roughly the same amount of the potent greenhouse gas as they were when the ink was still wet on the agreement. Global production has incr»»»
Super El Niño threat could add to Iran war inflation shock
A growing risk of a “Super El Niño” weather event later this year is fuelling concerns among economists and commodity traders that it will only add to the inflation shock already on the way as a result of spiking energy prices due to the Iran war. »»»
Super El Niño threat could add to Iran war inflation shock
A growing risk of a “Super El Niño” weather event later this year is fuelling concerns among economists and commodity traders that it will only add to the inflation shock already on the way as a result of spiking energy prices due to the Iran war. »»»
Brazil manufacturing hits 14-month high in April as export surge offsets domestic slump
Brazil's manufacturing sector swung back into expansion in April, with the purchasing managers' index (PMI) climbing to a 14-month peak of 52.6 points from 49.0 in March, as a surge in export orders compensated for persistent weakness at home, S&P Global said. »»»
Super El Niño threat could add to Iran war inflation shock
A growing risk of a “Super El Niño” weather event later this year is fuelling concerns among economists and commodity traders that it will only add to the inflation shock already on the way as a result of spiking energy prices due to the Iran war. »»»
Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest
Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»
Emirates posts record profit for 2025-26, defying Iran war disruptions
The Emirates Group posted a record profit before tax of AED 24.4bn ($6.65bn) in the 2025-26 financial year, up 7% y/y. This strong performance from the Dubai-based group came despite the Iran war affecting the final month »»»
Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest
Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»
Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest
Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»
Saudi Arabia denied US access to bases, forcing Trump to halt Strait of Hormuz operation
Saudi Arabia barred the US military from using Prince Sultan Airbase and Saudi airspace to support President Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" operation in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the president to halt the initiative within roughly 36 hours of its launch, NBC News reported on May 6, citing two»»»
Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest
Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»
Saudi Arabia denied US access to bases, forcing Trump to halt Strait of Hormuz operation
Saudi Arabia barred the US military from using Prince Sultan Airbase and Saudi airspace to support President Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" operation in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the president to halt the initiative within roughly 36 hours of its launch, NBC News reported on May 6, citing two»»»
Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest
Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»
Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest
Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»
Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest
Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»
Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest
Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»
Saudi Arabia denied US access to bases, forcing Trump to halt Strait of Hormuz operation
Saudi Arabia barred the US military from using Prince Sultan Airbase and Saudi airspace to support President Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" operation in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the president to halt the initiative within roughly 36 hours of its launch, NBC News reported on May 6, citing two»»»