Bulgaria Sees Modest Monthly Industrial Growth, But 8% Yearly Drop Persists
Industrial output in Bulgaria posted a modest monthly increase in February 2026, but continued to decline sharply on an annual basis, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted data from the National Statistical Institute. On a monthly comparison, the industrial production index rose by 0.9% com»»»
New 500-seat Arabaev school building completed in Kochkor district - | 24.KG
A new building for Arabaev secondary school has been completed in Kochkor district, the press service of the Ministry of Construction reported. The facility is designed to accommodate 500 students. Construction began in 2023 and was financed using the republican budget. The total area of the buildi»»»
Fraud in Sokuluk: Farmer loses livestock worth nearly 4 million soms - | 24.KG
A suspect has been detained in Sokuluk district on charges of fraud after allegedly deceiving a farmer and unlawfully taking livestock worth 3,853,000 soms. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Chui region reported. According to police, the victim filed a complaint on April »»»
Why Edufair Abu Dhabi is a must-attend for every student and parent
The highly anticipated Edufair Abu Dhabi will take place from May 16–17 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, bringing together more than 25 prestigious universities and career service providers from the UAE and abroad. The event aims to help students and families identify the rig»»»
Starmer: UK Will Not Back Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war and was not supporting a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Starmer said it was vital to get the Strait reopened. "It is, in my view, vital t»»»
Trade Unions Warn: Prices in Bulgaria Won’t Fall Back Even If Fuel Gets Cheaper
The president of the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions, Plamen Dimitrov, has warned that inflation in Bulgaria is likely to exceed earlier projections, even if fuel prices begin to decline. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he stressed that a formal meeting of the Tripartite Council h»»»
Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona, Misgav Am over suspected drone infiltration: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of heavy rockets targeting the Israeli site of Metula: Hezbollah Military Media statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli drone targets a motorcycle near the Lebanese Red Cross center in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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U.S. kills five in two strikes on alleged drug boats in Pacific - UPI.com
The Pentagon under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Sunday that five people were killed in two strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific. There was one reported survivor, but their condition was unknown. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. m»»»
China Calls Reports It Supplied Weapons to Iran ‘Baseless Smears’
China on Monday called reports it had supplied or intended to supply weapons to Iran "baseless smears", after several outlets quoted US intelligence sources to that effect. "China has always adopted a cautious and responsible attitude towards the export of military items, implementing strict contro»»»
Continued Crisis in Middle East Endangers Global Food Security - Russian Security Council
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The continued crisis in the Middle East endangers the global food security, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexander Maslennikov said on Monday. "An additional negative factor for ensuring global food security is the significantly increasing cost of shipping fre»»»
Easter Traditions Endure: Between Faith, Symbolism and Modern Life
On the occasion of Easter, the greatest Christian holiday, Orthodox believers continue to preserve customs passed down through generations. From painted eggs and festive tables to family gatherings, tradition remains deeply rooted in everyday life – even as modern lifestyles reshape how it is pract»»»
Australian Prime Minister calls for resumption of US-Iran peace talks
Canberra, Australia: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday called for the resumption of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, and for an end to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The call by Albanese came during a television interview with the Australian Broadc»»»
Iran Military Says US Naval Blockade 'Illegal' and 'Piracy'
Iran's military said a US naval blockade set to begin on Monday would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be safe if its own were threatened. "The restrictions imposed by criminal America on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal and consti»»»
Masoud Barzani’s Party Rejects Result of Iraqi Presidential Vote
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), led by Masoud Barzani, has rejected the election of Nizar Amidi as Iraq’s president, worsening political tensions in the Kurdistan Region and across the country. The party has instructed its representatives in the federal government and parliament to return to »»»
Russia Could Play Key Role in Resolving Middle East Conflict – Hezbollah Spokesman
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Russia, due to its relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and its strong ties with many Arab countries and Lebanon, could play an important role in the region, Mahmoud Kamati, deputy head of Hezbollah’s political council, told Sputnik. “Today, Russia, thanks to its relations»»»
Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya: Port Security in Gulf, Sea of Oman Either for Everyone or for No One
A senior military spokesperson said Iran will firmly enforce control over the Strait of Hormuz and could jeopardize regional port security if its own maritime interests are threatened, while accusing the United States of illegal interference in international waters. Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command»»»
Exports up 36.7 pct during first 10 days of April on robust chip demand - UPI.com
South Korea's exports jumped 36.7 percent in the first 10 days of April on strong overseas demand for semiconductors, data showed Monday. This photo shows containers stacked at a port in Pyeongtaek on April 1. Photo by Yonhap South Korea's exports jumped 36.7 percent from a year earlier in the firs»»»
Oil climbs above $100 after Iran–US negotiations fail
London, April 13 (SANA) Oil prices exceeded $100 a barrel on Monday as tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of negotiations between Iran and the United States, according to Reuters. Brent crude futures rose by $7.11, or 7.47 percent, to $102.31 per barrel, reversing a 0.»»»
Oil surges as Hormuz tensions rise, markets turn cautious
Dubai: Oil prices climbed at the start of the week while global equities and bonds came under pressure, after the US confirmed plans to impose a blockade around Iranian ports, raising concerns over energy supply and market stability. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Bre»»»
Debate grows in Korea, Japan over nuclear capability amid U.S. doubts - UPI.com
A new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea at the Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea. File. Photo by KCNA / EPA April 12 (Asia Today) -- South Korea and Japan are entering a period of in»»»
Lee, Polish PM agree to upgrade bilateral ties to comprehensive strategic partnership - UPI.com
President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shake hands after a summit at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Monday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed to upgrade the bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and bolster c»»»
New York’s New Mayor Touts ‘Socialist’ Plans 100 Days in
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his 100th day in office on Sunday with a rally to tout early successes and vow to follow through on his unabashedly "socialist" agenda. "I know there are many who use 'socialist' as a dirty word, something to be ashamed of," the 34-year-old told a packed room in»»»
Bread Shortage Deepens in Gaza as Hamas Accuses Israel of ‘Engineering Starvation’
A bread shortage in Gaza is worsening as Israeli restrictions on the entry of supplies continue to affect bakeries that had reopened following an October ceasefire. The flow of aid and food supplies, including from the World Food Program (WFP), has declined further over the past month, amid Israeli»»»
Israeli warplanes struck southern Lebanese towns of Nabatieh AlFawqa, Maifadoun and Jibshit since dawn on Monday: Al-Manar correpondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Japan calls for swift US-Iran agreement, stresses Strait of Hormuz security
Tokyo: Japan hopes a "final agreement" will be concluded swiftly between the US and Iran to de-escalate the Middle East situation, after Washington-Tehran weekend peace talks failed to reach a deal. "What is most important is that de-escalation, including securing the safety of navigation through t»»»
Serbia's FX reserves fall in March as gold prices slump
Serbia’s foreign exchange reserves fell in March, as outflows linked to government debt repayments and central bank interventions outweighed inflows, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said on April 9. Gross foreign exchang»»»
China and Russia's calculated backing of Iran
When the US and Israel waged war on Iran on 28 February 2026, killing its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, two global powers watched intently from afar: China and Russia. Both had signed a trilateral strategic pact with Tehran just weeks earlier, pledging to deepen economic and defence ties (though off»»»
Early screening key to improving autism outcomes: Expert
Doha, Qatar: As Autism Acceptance Month spotlight on inclusion and understanding, healthcare leaders in Qatar are underscoring the importance of early detection and intervention in improving the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Assistant Medical Director of Children and Adoles»»»
Trump lashes out at Pope Leo over Iran war criticism - UPI.com
President Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington, D.C., from Miami, Fla., on Sunday, the same night he chastised Pope Leo for criticizing the war in Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump lashed out at Pope LeoXIV over his critici»»»
World Bank Chief Sounds Alarm about Looming Jobs Crisis Even after War Ends
The Middle East war will dominate global finance officials' talks this week in Washington, but World Bank President Ajay Banga is sounding the alarm about a bigger, looming crisis: a huge gap in jobs for the 1.2 billion people who will reach working age in developing countries in the next 10 to 15 »»»
EV makers eye Philippines as Manila sets ₱60-billion incentives, ends ICE subsidy amid global oil shock
Manila: With the Philippine government discontinuing its multi-billion-peso support programme for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle manufacturing, electric vehicle (EV) makers are stepping up interest in the country’s new ₱60-billion ($1 billion) Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS). T»»»
‘Al Jazeera 2’ launched
Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network has announced the launch of its new service, “Al Jazeera 2,” aimed at delivering broader and more in-depth coverage of pressing regional and global issues. The new service, introduced yesterday by Al Jazeera Arabic, dedicates seven hours of daily programming to»»»
How two women turned Kite Beach into a love letter to Dubai and bought 10,000 people together
Dubai: There are ideas that take years to develop and there are ideas that arrive fully formed, urgent and impossible to ignore. The We Love Dubai initiative was the second kind. It started with a conversation. Marta Paniagua, Creative Director at Multilem Middle East, turned to her colleague Dorot»»»
Gold Drops as Inflation Worries Linger on Failed US-Iran Talks
Gold prices touched a near one-week low on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar, while a surge in oil prices following failed US-Iran peace talks fueled inflation worries and dampened expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. Spot gold was down 0.7% at $4,716.70 per ounce, as»»»
Spanish Premier Urges China to Take Bigger Role in Multipolar Order
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight against inequality, adding that Europe will also have to redouble its efforts as the US withdraws from leadership roles on many fro»»»
Australia Not Asked to Help US Plans to Block Strait of Hormuz, PM Says
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday Australia had not received any request from the United States to help with its planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. "They have done that in a unilateral way, and we haven't been asked to participate. We've received no »»»
US Military to Begin Blockade of Iranian Ports on Monday
The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed with President Donald Trump blaming Tehran's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions. Trump had announced on social media he would blockade the strategic Strai»»»
Kasymaliev in Washington: Meetings with IMF, World Bank, Trump administration - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev arrived in Washington on April 12 to participate in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, and bilateral consultations with representatives of the Trump administration. The Cabinet of Min»»»
Ten lessons from the Hungarian election: how the myth of ‘illiberalism’ collapsed
Four years ago it was Viktor Orbán who inflicted a humiliating defeat on the then Hungarian opposition; this time his party, Fidesz has been beaten just as badly. We sum up the lessons of Sunday’s Hungarian elections in 10 points. After 16 years, the Orbán system has fallen and Viktor Orbán is leav»»»
EV makers eye Philippines after government sets ₱60-billion incentives, ends ICE subsidy
Manila: With the Philippine government discontinuing its multi-billion-peso support programme for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle manufacturing, electric vehicle (EV) makers are stepping up interest in the country’s new ₱60-billion ($1 billion) Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS). T»»»
DWTC Free Zone partners Wio to speed up business banking
Dubai: Companies across the UAE and global markets continue to expect export growth in 2026, even as the Middle East conflict begins to tighten financial conditions and raise concerns around payments and counterparty risk. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreement »»»
Al Sadd upbeat for Al Hilal clash as Al Duhail target Al Ahli upset
Doha, Qatar: Captain Hassan Al-Haydos said Al Sadd are confident as they prepare to face Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah tonight. Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal start as favourites in the one-legged knockout tie after »»»
QSL: Al Shamal aim to stay in title hunt as postponed clashes take centre stage
Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal will look to revive their title challenge when they face Qatar SC in a postponed Week 17 clash of the Qatar Stars League at Al Bayt Stadium today, with the race for the championship, top-four places and survival intensifying. Al Shamal, second on 37 points and trailing leader»»»
Euro Zone Bond Yields Rise After US-Iran Talks Collapse
Euro zone government bond yields rose on Monday after the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal, heightening concerns that higher oil prices could fuel inflation and support expectations for European Central Bank rate hikes. Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel as the US Navy pre»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s representative to CSTO relieved of duties - | 24.KG
Kubanychbek Atazhanov has been relieved of his post as the Permanent and Plenipotentiary Representative of Kyrgyzstan to the Permanent Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). The decision was signed by President Sadyr Japarov, the presidential press service reported. The CSTO»»»
Loan deferral move signals proactive step to safeguard financial stability
Doha, Qatar: Director of the Banking Supervision Department at Qatar Central Bank Ali Hamad Al Marri has underscored the importance of the decision to defer loan instalments and interest payments for three months, describing it as a proactive step to maintain financial stability and support both in»»»
Hamas Delegation Visits Cairo to Discuss Israeli Violations in Gaza
A Hamas delegation, led by Khalil al-Hayya, held talks on Sunday with Egyptian mediators in Cairo to address Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire, two officials from the Palestinian group said. The ceasefire took effect last October. But both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of breachin»»»
Middle East war live: Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz on Monday
US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports starting Monday afternoon, after ceasefire talks collapsed in Pakistan. The move triggered an oil price surge and warnings of escalation, as both sides traded threats and blamed each other for the breakdo»»»