Nearly EUR 9,000 Seized in Stara Zagora and Kyustendil in Suspected Vote Buying, Four People Detained
Nearly EUR 9,000 was seized during large-scale police operations against vote buying in the Bulgarian cities of Stara Zagora and Kyustendil Wednesday, the Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General, Georgi Kandev, announced in a Facebook post. During the operations, officers discovered lists of n»»»
Jury: Live Nation, Ticketmaster an illegal monopoly - UPI.com
Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation were found to be an illegal monopoly by a Manhattan, N.Y., jury Wednesday. File Photo by Andrew Gombert/EPA April 15 (UPI) -- A jury found Wednesday that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster maintained an illegal monopoly in ticketing. The case»»»
Democrats file impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing April 8 at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. House Democrats on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth for his handling of the war in Iran as well as the Department of Defense. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Li»»»
Hend Sabry: ‘Manna’a’ marks my first venture into popular drama; and my boldest role yet
Following the standout success of “Manna’a” during Ramadan 2026–where it topped viewership charts and ignited wide critical and social debate–Tunisian actress Hend Sabry returns to the spotlight in a candid conversation on bold artistic choices, complex characters, and the evolving trajectory of he»»»
30 Prosecutorial Case Files Opened against MP Candidates, Cabinet Urges Prosecutors to Act
Thirty prosecutorial case files have been opened against MP candidates for election-related offences, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said here Wednesday. He was speaking at a news conference in the Council of Ministers' headquarters, held jointly with Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Justic»»»
Dominant Al Rayyan beat Muaither to clinch QSL Cup
Doha: Roger Guedes and Aleksandar Mitrovic scored in each half as Al Rayyan produced a commanding display to defeat Muaither 2-0 in the QSL Cup final at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. The victory delivered Al Rayyan’s first trophy of the season and the first silverware for new coach Vicente Moreno s»»»
Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to gather GOP votes on FISA extension - UPI.com
President Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., are trying to gather support from Republican hardliners to renew the FISA bill for another 18 months. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 15 (UPI) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., delayed a vote Wednesday to r»»»
Amir, US President discuss de-escalation and global energy market stability
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from HE President Donald Trump of the United States of America. During the call, they discussed the latest regional and international developments, in light of the rapidly escalating tensions in the region, par»»»
Barnieh explores technical cooperation with US Treasury in Washington
Washington, April 15 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Finance Mohamed Yisr Barnieh held high-level talks on Wednesday, with senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington D.C. The meeting focused on securing technical support and capacity-building initiatives to bolster Syria’s on»»»
Eighteen US and global firms eye Egyptian investments as Cairo cuts oil arrears to $1.2bn
Egypt has slashed its outstanding arrears to foreign oil companies to $1.2bn from $6.5bn, Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh told a gathering of 18 US and global firms exploring new investments in the country as Cairo accelerates its economic reforms. Farid held the extensive»»»
Trump signals potential Iran deal as mediators push truce extension, US ramps up pressure
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran on ending the conflict could resume soon and may lead to an agreement, urging the world to watch for “two amazing days,” as regional officials indicated progress in efforts to extend a fragile ceasefire for at least two weeks to allow space for renewed»»»
EU report slams Germany over restrictions on pro-Palestinian protests
Germany’s handling of anti-Israel protests was “disproportionate,” and the government’s use of hate-speech laws to counter the demonstrations unfairly restricted freedom of expression, a report by the EU’s human rights commissioner has found. Compiled by the Council of Europe’s commissioner for hum»»»
Dubai's KHDA confirms back-to-school schedule
And so it's time to go back to school, affirms Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Via social media, the authority said: "Following the latest updates issued by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, private schools and higher e»»»
Hezbollah Fighters Fiercely Clash with Israeli Occupation Soldiers in Bint Jbeil & Border Towns, Prevent Enemy Advance
The Islamic Resistance fighters continued valiantly repelling all the attempts of the Israeli occupation forces to take control of Bint Jbeil town in South Lebanon, clashing with the Zionist enemy in various other villages in the border area. Hezbollah rocketry force also issued intensive missile s»»»
30 Prosecutorial Case Files Opened against MP Candidates, Government Urges Prosecutors to Act
Thirty prosecutorial case files have been opened against MP candidates for election-related offences, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said here Wednesday. He was speaking at a news conference in the Council of Ministers' headquarters, held jointly with Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Justic»»»
Justice Ministry Probes Case Closure and Conduct of Investigation into Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov has ordered an inspection into the employment status of the Deputy Head of the Ministry's General Directorate Security, Deyan Dimitrov, amid concerns raised by a journalistic investigation into a 2024 road accident involving him. Speaking at a briefing in »»»
Mounting Pressure on Iran Revives the Specter of the 2000 Aden Attack
US author Anne-Marie Slaughter argues in The Chessboard and the Web: Strategies of Connection in a Networked World that the world no longer operates or interacts according to the logic of a traditional chessboard. The old model was linear and two-dimensional, centered on a single objective: topplin»»»
Stocks take flight after shoe company Allbirds makes surprise move to artificial intelligence - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in 2025 in New York City. Stocks for the former shoe company Allbirds soared Wednesday as the company announced a switch to artifical intelligence technology. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 15 (»»»
US artillery unit used entire stock of untested missiles in attack on Iran – official
The American military depleted its entire stock of untested Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) early in its attack on Iran last month, a US Army official has said. The short-to-medium ballistic missiles developed by Lockheed Martin are slated to replace the aging Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)»»»
Interior Ministry Warns of Counterfeit Currency Scheme Ahead of Elections, Reports Surge in Vote-Buying Cases
Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev has warned that a large quantity of counterfeit euros may be prepared for use in vote-buying ahead of the upcoming snap parliamentary elections, saying this could enable electoral influence "without real money". Speaking on Nova TV Wednesday, he did not discl»»»
Milei’s approval falls in Argentina as inflation picks up again - UPI.com
Argentine President Javier Milei has to deal with rising inflation as many people say they have yet to feel the benefits of the government's economic reforms. Photo by Matias Martin Campaya/EPA BUENOS AIRES, April 15 (UPI) -- Public discontent with Argentine President Javier Milei is rising as infl»»»
FDA to consider lifting restrictions on peptide injections touted by RFK Jr. - UPI.com
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives in the House Chamber in Washington, D.C., on February 24. He has said he's a "big fan" of peptide injections. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 15 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration is considering lifting »»»
Beirut MPs Meet to Back Weapons-Free City Declaration
Beirut lawmakers and political parties in Lebanon’s parliament will hold a conference on Thursday backing a declaration of the capital as “safe and free of weapons,” after a government decision that followed deadly Israeli attacks on the city last week. Organizers invited all Beirut MPs except thos»»»
Damascus Foils Smuggling of 6,000 Detonators to Lebanon
Syrian authorities said they had thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of military-grade detonators from the Nabk area in the Qalamoun region of rural Damascus into Lebanon. They also uncovered a cross-border tunnel and seized weapons depots prepared for smuggling, state media reported on»»»
Separatists in Cameroon pause fighting for Pope Leo XIV visit - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV is welcomed at Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport in Yaounde, Cameroon, Wednesday. The pontiff is on the second leg of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa. Photo by Luca Zennaro/EPA April 15 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV landed in Cameroon Wednesday, and English-speaking separat»»»
U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan banks - UPI.com
U.S. companies and entities can now conduct transactions with the Central Bank of Venezuela, Banco de Venezuela, Banco Digital de los Trabajadores and Banco del Tesoro, File Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA April 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. government authorized new financial operations with Venezuelan state»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers revealed – are you holding a winning ticket?
Dubai: In Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, multiple participants have walked away with cash prizes. During Draw No. 260415, the winning numbers from the Days section were 18, 14, 25, 22, 1, and 17, while the Months section winning number was 1. In addition, three residents have e»»»
Video shows unconscious woman being carried from Kefalonia hotel before death
Video footage has emerged showing a man carrying a 19-year-old woman in an unresponsive state out of a hotel in Kefalonia shortly before she was found on the street and later pronounced dead in hospital. The incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Argostoli, the island’s capita»»»
Ambassadors Set to Meet Again Ahead of Launch of Lebanon-Israel Negotiations
Lebanon’s and Israel’s ambassadors to Washington are preparing for a second meeting after an initial round on Tuesday at the US State Department, hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The meeting is aimed at shaping talks and securing a ceasefire pushed by Washington before launching a negotiat»»»
Lebanon complains to UN over Israel's 'Black Wednesday' attacks
Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry has filed an official complaint with the U.N. Security Council over Israel’s intense barrage on the country last week that it says killed over 300 people and wounded 1,150 others. In less than 10 minutes last Wednesday, Israel struck 100 targets across Beirut, the Bekaa V»»»
Pakistani Delegation Arrives in Tehran in Move to Ease Tensions and Arrange More US-Iran Talks
Pakistan’s army chief arrived Wednesday for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war. The Pakistani military said the delegation also included the c»»»
Iran Can Go up to Two Months without Oil Exports Before Cutting Output, Analysts Say
Iran can withstand a complete halt in oil exports of up to two months before being forced to curb production, analysts said, after the US began blocking shipping in and out of the country's ports on April 13. The blockade could prevent roughly 2 million barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian crude from r»»»
Mixed feelings in Lebanon over talks with Israel
Lebanese were divided on Wednesday over their government’s decision to pursue rare, direct negotiations with Israel in hopes of ending the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. Some forced to flee their homes and communities in southern Lebanon say they believe Israel’s ground invasion can »»»
World Bank announces water security plan covering one billion people
Washington, United States: The World Bank announced a plan Wednesday that aims to improve secure water access for a billion people within the next four years. The "Water Forward" program will "expand reliable water services and strengthen systems against droughts and floods." The Bank said its own »»»
World Bank Announces Water Security Plan for One Billion People
The World Bank announced a plan Wednesday that aims to improve secure water access for a billion people within the next four years. The new "Water Forward" program aims to "expand reliable water services and strengthen systems against droughts and floods." The Bank said its own funds and technical »»»
Sharjah moves rental cases online in push to modernise dispute resolution
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, on Wednesday inaugurated a digital rental disputes platform that enables virtual hearings, enforceable judgments and secure digital archiving of rulings. The platform is»»»
Alcaraz pulls out of Barcelona Open with wrist injury
Barcelona: Carlos Alcaraz withdrew on Wednesday from the Barcelona Open because of a wrist injury that troubled him in his first-round match, potentially casting doubt over his Roland Garros defence. "I won't be able to continue in the tournament," Alcaraz told reporters a day after his win over Fi»»»
30 Prosecutorial Case Files Opened against MP Candidates, It Is Prosecutors' Turn to Act, Government Says
Thirty prosecutorial case files have been opened against MP candidates for election-related offences, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said here Wednesday. He was speaking at a news conference in the Council of Ministers' headquarters, held jointly with Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Justic»»»
Russia's Uranium Removal Proposal For Iran Was Good Solution, But US Rejected It - Kremlin
The initiative to transport enriched uranium from Iran to Russia is not currently under discussion, but Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to return to it, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. Other key statements:on Iran:The IAEA has never claimed that Iran attempted to build »»»
Nutella maker says targeted in EU antitrust probe
Milan, Italy: Confectionary giant Ferrero, the maker of Nutella spread and Kinder chocolate, said Wednesday it was being targeted by investigators probing a possible violation of EU anti-trust rules. The European Commission had announced Monday that investigators were raiding the premises of a choc»»»
Arab Parliament President renews condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting several Arab countries
Mohammad Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, said that the Arab region is going through an extremely sensitive and dangerous phase, in light of escalating threats affecting the security and stability of Arab countries. He reiterated his condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks tar»»»
Israeli Security Cabinet to Discuss Possible Lebanon Ceasefire, Senior Official Says
Israel's security cabinet will convene on Wednesday to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire, a senior Israeli official said, more than five weeks into a war with Hezbollah that spiraled out of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet will meet »»»
Turkey sees second school shooting in two days, this time killing 9 - UPI.com
Turkish police investigators work at the site of a school shooting that injured 16 people in Turkey Tuesday. On Wednesday, a second school shooting happened in Turkey, and nine people were killed with 13 others injured. Photo by Stringer/EPA April 15 (UPI) -- Nine people are dead after a school sho»»»
EU rejects Meta's pay-for-access remedy in WhatsApp AI chatbots probe
Brussels, Belgium: The EU told Meta Wednesday that charging rival AI chatbots for access to its WhatsApp platform runs against the bloc's antitrust rules, rebuffing the measure taken by the US giant in response to a probe. Meta started charging a fee as redress in March after an EU probe found it h»»»
NBS gross FX reserves at 28.48 bln euros at end-March
BELGRADE - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) gross FX reserves amounted to 28,485.8 mln euros at end-March 2026, down by 1,332.2 mln euros relative to February, according to figures released by the central bank. The reserves "covered 161.4 pct of money supply M1 and 6.6 months’ worth of the country’s i»»»
China FM Tells Iran Beijing Supports ‘Momentum of Peace Talks’
China's top diplomat told his Iranian counterpart that Beijing "supports maintaining the momentum of the ceasefire and peace talks" in a phone call on Wednesday, as negotiators from Pakistan landed in Tehran to discuss a second round of US-Iran talks. Peace talks are "in the fundamental interests o»»»
Leftist gains in race to presidential runoff in Peru; count continues - UPI.com
Roberto Sanchez, presidential candidate for the Juntos por el Peru party, speaks during a press conference in Lima, Peru, on Monday. Sanchez has moved into second place in the voting, which continues and will lead to a runoff June 7. Photo by John Reyes Mejia/EPA April 15 (UPI) -- Leftist candidate»»»
Maine passes ban on new data centers for 1.5 years, adds study options - UPI.com
Maine Gov. Janet Mills could sign a law that would put a moratorium on new, large data centers in the state for 1.5 years. File Photo by CJ Gunther April 15 (UPI) -- Maine became the first state to pass a ban on new, large data centers on Tuesday. The bill passed both state houses and now must be s»»»
Kerala expats in UAE celebrate Vishu in peace, thankful for safety amid regional uncertainties
Dubai: Amid an uncertain geopolitical climate, expats from Kerala in the UAE on Wednesday marked Vishu, the traditional Hindu New Year of the south Indian state, with rituals, ethnic wear and the elaborate vegetarian feast known as sadhya, expressing gratitude for the safety and stability they cont»»»
Djokovic to play at Madrid Masters
MADRID - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic will be playing at the upcoming Madrid Masters, the organisers announced on Wednesday. After suffering an early exit from Indian Wells, Djokovic decided to skip the Miami and Monte Carlo Masters tournaments and is now set to return to the co»»»