Oslo, April 15 (SANA) Norway plans to lift a ban on investments in Syrian government bonds by its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, marking a significant step in Syria’s reintegration into the global financial system. The decision, revealed in a government document obtained by Reuters, signals i»»»

Acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev has reported that police operations against vote buying in Bulgaria have so far led to the seizure of around 1 million euros, alongside thousands of inspections and a sharp rise in citizen alerts ahead of the elections. “We are already at 1 m»»»

South Korean-made K1E1 tanks (background R), K9 howitzers (front) and Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers (L) are on standby for an integrated field maneuver at the training field of the Army's 17th Division in Incheon, 27 kilometers west of Seoul, South Korea. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April 14 (A»»»

North Korea on Wednesday accused Japan of a “grave provocation” after Tokyo expressed concern about Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs in an annual diplomatic report. In this February 2026 photo, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi delivers a speech at the National Diet in Tokyo. File»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, seen here in June meeting of the Group of Seven, announced a suspension to Canada's Fuel Excise Tax on Tuesday. File Photo by Alexandros Michailidis/EU/UPI | License Photo April 15 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada has announced a temporary suspensio»»»

Beijing, China: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, urged closer and stronger strategic coordination between China and Russia to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries. Xi made the remarks when meeting with Russian Foreign M»»»

An "eco-friendly" range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has reaped unexpected benefit from the Iran war, which has disrupted supplies of the plastic needed to turn out single-use wrapping. While the conflict has sent prices of plastic so»»»

Dubai: As Dubai’s most recognisable hotel begins its first major restoration in more than 25 years, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is entering a new chapter. Over the years, the hotel has become inseparable from Dubai itself. In messages sent to guests, Jumeirah confirmed that the refurbishment follows long»»»

Why did gold suffer its sharpest fall since 2008? Investors saw the Middle East conflict not as a normal geopolitical event, but as the start of a new inflation shock, increasing expectations that central banks would keep interest rates higher for longer. That was negative for gold. As US Treasury »»»

Sudan is entering a fourth year of war between the military and paramilitary forces. The fighting has pushed many people into famine, caused a huge displacement crisis and left over 30 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Parties have been accused of committing atrocities like ethnic »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s trade relationship with Azerbaijan has entered a new phase after the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries officially came into force on Tuesday. This opens the door to lower tariffs, easier market access and fresh investment opportunities fo»»»

Political consultations between Kyrgyzstan and the United States were held in Washington on April 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. The consultations were co-chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Meder Abakirov and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s banks are stepping up support for start-ups and small businesses as entrepreneurs face tighter market conditions, with Emirates Islamic unveiling a new Dh1 million campaign aimed at helping SMEs strengthen their financial footing. The Dubai-based Islamic lender said its latest Busine»»»

Since the US and Israel waged war on Iran on 28 February, China has issued a cascade of diplomatic communiqués condemning the strikes, calling for a ceasefire, invoking UN Charter principles, and proposing a joint five-point peace initiative with Pakistan. Not a single weapon has followed. Not a wa»»»

The International Monetary Fund cut its 2026 growth forecasts for Gulf economies, citing uneven exposure to energy markets and trade disruptions, as well as differing access to alternative oil export routes. Saudi Arabia is expected to lead regional growth at about 3.1 percent this year, supported »»»

Russia will continue helping fuel-hungry Cuba with crucial supplies of oil, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, two weeks after Moscow sent a tanker with around 700,000 barrels of crude to the Caribbean island. Washington stopped oil exports to Cuba ‌from its ‌main ally Venezuela afte»»»

Syrian authorities are set to take control of prisons run by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a government official said, as part of efforts to resolve the detainee issue under an agreement reached on January 29. Ahmad al-Hilali, spokesman for the presidential team overseeing implementation of t»»»

The U.S Central Command said late Tuesday that its forces have halted all maritime traffic to and from Iran. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE April 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. military's maritime blockade of Iran has "completely halted" sea-based trade with the Middle Eastern country, U.S. Central Command»»»

Dubai: Filipinos facing legal trouble overseas, from family disputes to online scams, could soon have better access to free legal assistance under a new initiative being explored by Philippine authorities. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is in talks with the International Pro Bono Allian»»»

Sudan’s war enters its fourth year on Wednesday after three years of bitter fighting that have reshaped life for millions, not only in casualty figures but in daily stories of loss, endurance, and shattered hopes for safety and stability. The conflict, which erupted between the Sudanese army and th»»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»

Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said he has information that a large amount of counterfeit euros is being prepared for vote buying in the coming days. Speaking on Nova TV on Wednesday, he added that this would effectively allow elections "to be bought without real money". He declined to spe»»»

On April 15, 2021, a former employee at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis opened fire at the building, killing eight people and himself. It was the state's most deadly mass shooting. 1 of 7 | Indianapolis police guard the entrance to a FedEx facility where a gunman opened fire in Indianapolis on Apr»»»

Anti-gang operations in Haiti have slowed the expansion of powerful armed groups in Port-au-Prince, a UN expert report said Tuesday, though progress remains uneven. Authorities, backed by drone strikes and self-defence groups, have curbed advances, but gangs continue adapting amid a prolonged secur»»»

Malé, Maldives: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has cut down his cabinet and brought in new ministers, the government said on Wednesday, following his party's defeat at local polls. Muizzu introduced four new faces into a cabinet trimmed to 15 members from the previous 20. Foreign Minister Abdull»»»

Change fatigue is the new challenge facing employees globally, with a third of them mentioning that they have gone through over 15 major changes in the last year alone, generated either by evolving customer expectations or by changes in strategy or business model, according to the Deloitte 2026 Glo»»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its estimates for the growth of the Romanian economy this year to 0.7%, from 1.4% as forecast in October, according to the latest "World Economic Outlook" (WEO) report, published on Tuesday by the international financial institution.The IMF also exp»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that Russia can fill the energy shortfall in China and other interested countries caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. On Russia-China Relations"Russia can certainly fill the resource gap that has arisen in Chin»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the General Tax Authority, Khalifa bin Jassim Al Jaham Al-Kuwari, chaired the State of Qatar’s delegation at the 16th meeting of the Committee of Heads and Directors of Tax Administrations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held yesterday in the presiding country, the »»»

As military tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz, another battle is unfolding behind the scenes, one no less dangerous. Insurance companies have emerged as key players shaping the fate of global shipping. With premiums surging to unprecedented levels, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat the world is app»»»

Manila: The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, 2026 disrupted passage for roughly a quarter of the world’s daily seaborne oil. To this day, uncertainty remains and the global fuel crunch continues to raise fears of a deeper supply shock. Uncertainty over freedom on navigation»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Ulan Mamatkanov as Acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. His candidacy has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh for further appointment to the position. Mamatkanov, who will oversee the government’s social sector, is 44»»»

After two days of silence following Hungary's historic elections, US President Donald Trump has issued a measured response to the defeat of his ally Viktor Orban, but refrained from openly congratulating his challenger, Peter Magyar. Meanwhile, the Kremlin expressed support for Magyar’s w»»»

The new Hungarian government will face significant macroeconomic and public finance challenges following the election, driven by weak economic growth, a high budget deficit and a rising public debt burden, Fitch Ratings said in an assessment published in London, financial website Portfolio.hu wrote»»»

Doha, Qatar: Building on policy-oriented research and evidence-based advocacy efforts to strengthen family wellbeing in Qatar, the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, has emphasised that the launch of the Parenting Center “Kanaf”, held under the patronage of Pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Centre of Legal and Judicial Studies, affiliated with the Ministry of Justice, has announced the organisation of three remote training courses scheduled to take place from April 19 to 23. The initiative is aimed at legal professionals working across ministries and government entiti»»»

Acting Energy Minister Traycho Traykov said Bulgaria should not tap into its 90-day fuel reserves to ease prices, stressing that they must remain a safeguard in case of an actual supply disruption. Speaking to journalists after the opening of the National Repository for Radioactive Waste, he underl»»»

The vast majority of Sudanese people have been plunged into poverty, with 11 million uprooted from their homes and nearly twice as many facing hunger as the war between the army and its paramilitary foes enters its fourth year. On the third anniversary of the start of the grinding conflict on Wedne»»»