BREAKING: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off northern Japan, tsunami warning issued for Hokkaido and Tohoku
Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku coast on April 20, the Asahi Shimbun reported. The »»»
BREAKING: Tsunami of 80cm observed at Kuji, Iwate as 3m waves forecast for northern Japan
A tsunami of 80cm was observed at Kuji port in Iwate Prefecture following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the Sanriku coast on April 20, with waves of up to 3m forecast for Pacific coastlines of Hokkaido and northern Japan, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported. »»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
IMF: Middle East to see economic contractions in 2026 - Statista
Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»
IMF: War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»
Threats in Eurasia Increasing Significantly, Require Additional Efforts From CSTO - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The threats in Eurasia are increasing significantly and this requires additional efforts from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "Those who are closely following the latest developments, threats in Eurasia ar»»»
Kyrgyzstan urges Moody’s to upgrade sovereign credit rating - | 24.KG
Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Sydykov, met with analysts from Moody’s during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., the ministry’s press service reported. According to the statement, the Kyrgyz side proposed that »»»
Russia Arrests German Woman in Alleged Bomb Plot
Russia said Monday it had arrested a German woman found with a homemade bomb in her backpack in what it alleged was a Ukrainian-hatched plot to blow up a security services facility in the south. Russia has arrested dozens of people throughout the four-year war, mostly its own citizens, on allegatio»»»
Atlantis Dubai pauses select dining venues to refine offerings
Dubai: Atlantis Dubai has temporarily paused a number of venues across Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, while maintaining strong visitor demand across its core dining portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move comes as part of what the operator descri»»»
BTA, Innovative Technologies Employer Association Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Employers' Association Innovative Technologies (BRAIT) have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to expand collaboration in information sharing, innovation, and media development. The document, signed by BTA Director General Kirill Valchev and B»»»
Media Review: April 20
HEADLINES The outcome of Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections dominates coverage across all types of media on Monday, including print, television and online outlets, with a particular focus on the reported performance of former president (2017-2026) and Progressive Bulgaria party leader Rumen Rade»»»
Central Election Commission: Based on 97.52% of Tally Sheets, Progressive Bulgaria Leads with 44.7%, GERB-UDF Second with 13.4%
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published preliminary results from the parliamentary elections held on April 19 based on 97.52% of tally sheets of the section election commissions processed at the constituency election commissions as at 12 p.m. on Monday. Following are the parties and coa»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3811
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3811 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»
Iran Foreign Ministry Says US Not Serious About Pursuing Diplomacy
Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that the United States was not serious about pursuing diplomacy, citing what it called "violations" of their two-week ceasefire. "While claiming diplomacy and readiness for negotiations, the US is carrying out behaviors that do not in any way indicate seriousness»»»
Tsunami Warning as 7.4-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Japan
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three meters (10 feet). The quake, which hit at 4:53 pm (0753 GMT) in Pacific waters off northern Iwate prefecture, was strong enough to shake large buildings»»»
Israel questions France, China, Pakistan over Iran shipping deals at UN
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations has lashed out at his French, Chinese, and Pakistani counterparts, accusing their countries of effectively backing Iran by allegedly striking deals to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The rebuke appears to stem from media reports which rece»»»
Dimitrieska-Kochoska meets IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li: Government’s reform and fiscal stability commitments reaffirmed
Washington, 19 April 2026 (MIA) - Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska, as part of her participation in the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., held a meeting with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li. At the meeting, the government’s commitment to further fiscal consolida»»»
Paid parking expands in Musaffah: What drivers need to know
Q Mobility has announced the activation of paid parking in new sectors of Musaffah, starting Monday, April 20. The move comes under the supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre, part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, and is part of the second phase of a wider plan to improve »»»
Българската телеграфна агенция и Българската работодателска асоциация иновативни технологии сключиха договор за дългосрочно сътрудничество
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Employers' Association Innovative Technologies (BRAIT) have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to expand collaboration in information sharing, innovation, and media development. The document, signed by BTA Director General Kirill Valchev and B»»»
Velichie Leader Mihaylov: Results Are Fair and Represent Voters’ Choice
The election results are fair. It was the best that could have been. This is the vote of the people, said the leader of the Velichie party, Ivelin Mihaylov in a statement about the early parliamentary elections on the YouTube channel "Free Voice", published on his official Facebook page on Monday. »»»
Deputy Prime Minister visits headquarters of Qatari-Turkish Joint Force Command
Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, visited the headquarters of the Qatari-Turkish Joint Force Command at Khalid bin Al Walid Camp, where he was received by Brigadier General Hadi Ghanem Al Khayareen, Comm»»»
Ceasefire on edge: Uncertainty deepens risk of return to war
Dubai: The fragile Iran ceasefire is rapidly unravelling, with escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz exposing both Washington’s limited control over events and Tehran’s growing leverage over a critical global chokepoint — a dynamic that risks pushing the conflict back toward full-scale war. W»»»
Mid-air horror: Passengers panic, pray as Fly91 flight circles for 4 hours
Dubai: A distressing mid-air ordeal unfolded on a Fly91 flight after it ran into severe weather, leaving passengers panicked for nearly four hours — with a viral video capturing prayers, cries and visible fear onboard, according to NDTV. In the shaky footage, a woman is seen with folded hands, init»»»
Israel levels homes in Lebanon's border villages as truce teeters
Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon despite a truce, and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were underway on Sunday. Some displaced residents have rushed back to their homes in the south bu»»»
Traffic temporarily restricted on Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart road - | 24.KG
Temporary traffic restrictions have been introduced on Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart road in Boom Gorge from April 20 to April 30. The press service of the state enterprise Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tunduk reported. According to the state enterprise, at the 130th kilometer of the road in Boom Gorge, rock removal wor»»»
Which jobs in Kyrgyzstan are at risk as AI expands - | 24.KG
In Kyrgyzstan, the structure of the labor market is changing with the development of artificial intelligence, but this does not mean full replacement of humans by machines. The Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies reported. Changes will also affect certain segments of media a»»»
No Plan Yet: Iran’s Spokesman Says No Decision on Next US Talks in Pakistan
Iran has not yet made any decision about participating in a new round of Pakistani-mediated negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Monday, citing Washington’s contradictory actions. Speaking to reporters at a weekly press conferen»»»
Israeli Army Brings in Demolition Contractors to Raze Dozens of Lebanese Villages
The Israeli army is using the ceasefire period to accelerate large-scale destruction in areas it occupies in southern Lebanon, which have been largely emptied of residents displaced by the conflict, according to local accounts. Working around the clock across an area estimated at more than 800 squa»»»
Two arrested in London synagogue arson case amid terrorism probe - UPI.com
Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes (C) and Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, senior national coordinator for counterterrorism, speak to reporters Sunday outside Kenton United Synagogue in London, Britain, on Sunday. Photo courtesy Metropolitan Police/Release April 20 (UPI) »»»