DUBAI: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon would allow Israel to maintain military operations in southern Lebanon and retain the “freedom of action” to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks Israeli territory. Katz said the Israeli army would continue its fire a»»»

The Minister of State for Prime Ministerial and Cabinet Affairs, Mohammed bin Ghalbon, followed up yesterday on the executive procedures related to completing the new Ministerial Complex during a meeting held at the headquarters of the Libyan Investment and Development Company (LIDCO). The Minister»»»

TOKYO: Egypt ‌is finalizing plans for its first yen-denominated bond sale in three years, ​Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told Reuters on a trip to Japan on Thursday. The African Development Bank said in December it would partially guarantee Cairo’s planned $500 million-equivalent Samurai bonds on»»»

The annual midday work ban will begin on June 15, prohibiting outdoor work under direct sunlight and in open-air areas between 12:30pm and 3pm until September 15, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said. The measure, now entering its 22nd consecutive year, forms part of the UAE's eff»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a new poll has shown, putting pressure on him to take a more hawkish stance as elections loom. Wednesday night's ceasefire agreement between Israel and Leba»»»

Moscow says it wants a pragmatic relationship with the cabinet formed after Hungary’s 12 April election, while Budapest has signalled both continuity and review on key energy questions. Although they labelled Hungary as an “unfriendly country” right after the elections, Russia has said it is ready »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Iran are going “very well” and could yield results over the coming weekend. “I hear the negotiation itself is going very well actually,” Trump told reporters, adding of a potential deal: “It could happen... over the weekend.” And »»»

Israel's defense minister said Thursday that a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon grants the military the "freedom" to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks Israeli communities, adding that operations in southern Lebanon would continue. "The IDF will, at this stage, continue its fire and ground operatio»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after crawling alone almost to Base Camp, officials told AFP on Thursday. His wife had even begun to offer last rite prayers for his soul, she told AFP at the hospital»»»

Colombo, Sri Lanka: The manager of a Sri Lankan care home was arrested Thursday, a day after a fire killed 12 residents and injured six others, officials said. The manager of the Maupiya Sewana Elders Home was arrested as forensic experts combed through the wreckage and discovered seven more charre»»»

Simtel engineering and technology group announces the completion of the battery energy storage project carried out for Energy Capital Group, owned by MOGAN Bucharest SRL, part of the GÜR?? Group from Turkey. With an installed capacity of 100 MW and 200 MWh, the project implemented in the village of»»»

Electricity supply, distribution, production, and storage group Electrica SA, whose largest shareholder is the Romanian state through the Ministry of Energy with nearly 49.8% of the capital, has signed a contract for the construction of a photovoltaic park equipped with an energy storage system in »»»

High energy prices in Europe are creating opportunities for the development of energy storage technologies, and Romania is interested in cooperating with Chinese partners in this field, said Mihai Daraban, President of the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR), during a visit to Beijing.»»»

Nuclear energy is an essential part of the energy solution at European level, and the expansion of nuclear capacities, with an emphasis on small modular reactors (SMRs), means for the member states an energy system powered by cheap, reliable, clean energy, capable of helping the European Union (EU)»»»

Eliminating bottlenecks in the grids could reduce the wholesale price of energy by around 40% over the next ten years, with more than half of that reduction achieved in the next four to five years, E.ON Romania CEO Volker Raffel said on Wednesday at the Eurelectric Power Summit 2026."Part of the di»»»

Electricity and heat producer Electrocentrale Bucharest S.A. (ELCEN) continues the modernisation of Bucharest's energy infrastructure and has launched the procurement procedure for the project 'Implementation of a high-efficiency cogeneration unit at Grozavesti power station'.According to a stateme»»»

A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in Crimea, the region's Moscow-installed authorities said Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg where Russia was hosting an economic forum. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of a "real" risk of the Uk»»»

The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict that has reordered politics at home and abroad. House »»»

In an exclusive statement to , Hatem Al-Zayani, General Manager of Rateeb Exhibitions and Conferences, affirmed that the 2026 International Forum on Documentary Credits and Foreign Trade, to be held in Tripoli from 6 to 7 July, represents a specialized professional platform that brings together var»»»

KIRYAT SHMONA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a new poll has shown, putting pressure on him to take a more hawkish stance as elections loom. Wednesday night’s ceasefire agreement between »»»

NEW DELHI: India gave a red-carpet welcome on Thursday to Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks to bolster trade between the oil exporter and his energy-hungry nation. Rodriguez has led Venezuela, which accounts for around 17 percent of global cru»»»

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a paramedic, the state-run National News Agency reported late Wednesday after three other strikes targeted paramedics in south Lebanon in the same day. The strike on a team from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee in Zebdine killed a parame»»»

CANTON: Every week, Mirvet Makki sets aside earnings from her catering business to help people in Lebanon displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants. Makki, 47, who cooks Lebanese dishes like couscous stews and traditional kibbeh balls in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Heights, imm»»»

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the main opposition People Power Party receives flowers in City Hall Thursday after being declared the winner of the Seoul mayoral race in local elections held the previous day. Photo by Yonhap The ruling Democratic Party (DP) clinched a resounding victory in the local ele»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Washington Divided: House Restricts Trump’s Iran War Authority 04-06-2026 10:37 AM US President Donald Trump, with Secretary of Defense Pet»»»

Under the shade of recently planted poplars in northeastern Afghanistan, village leader Ghulam Ali Poya is proud to see residents rediscover the value of trees after years of wartime deforestation. "There were forests of pistachio trees," he told AFP, gesturing to the bare mountains that surround C»»»

North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” Some experts still question whether North Korea has functioning nuclear missiles that can reach the US mainland. »»»

Chicago, United States: It's been nicknamed the "Obamalisk" and compared to a Star Wars spaceship and the Eye of Sauron from "The Lord of the Rings". Barack Obama's $850-million-dollar presidential center in Chicago has caused a stir even before the Democratic former president officially opens it o»»»

Research Science Investment (RSI), UAE, hosted a distinguished cultural celebration at Mohammed VI Tower, one of Morocco’s most iconic landmarks and the tallest tower in Africa, to honor an outstanding group of readers among Moroccan students and educators. The event was organized in partnership wi»»»

Industrial producer prices on the total market (domestic and external markets combined) in Romania increased by 10.3% in April 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, according to data published on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to the statistical office, indus»»»

The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) has opened a Representation Office in Colombo (Sri Lanka), and Vithana Arachchige Teshan Dilannka has been appointed its head, the Bucharest Chamber announced on Wednesday."The CCIB Representation Office in Colombo will ensure institutional repr»»»

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR) will open its first-ever overseas representative office in Guangzhou, the capital of China's Guangdong Province, which will serve as a permanent contact point for promoting economic and educational exchanges between Romania and China.According »»»

Only 33% of AmCham Romania member companies estimate an increase in investments this year, in the context of a high level of economic uncertainty and concerns regarding macroeconomic imbalances, shows the eighth edition of the AmCham survey on the investment and business climate offered by Romania »»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has worsened forecasts for the Romanian economy this year, indicating a decline of 0.2%, compared with a 1.2% growth forecast in February, according to the "Regional Economic Prospects" report published by the international financial insti»»»

The implementation of the key stages of the reforms and investments Romania was required to complete by April 30, 2026 appears to be generally on track, the European Commission said in its 2026 European Spring Semester Package unveiled on Wednesday.According to the Commission, Romania has started w»»»

Romania will go through a difficult short-term economic period, with GDP expected to shrink by 0.1% in 2026 after the declines recorded at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, before returning to growth in 2027, when it could rise by 2.5%, according to the latest OECD Economic Outlook report,»»»

Investors are not asking for promises but for execution, stability and continuity, Romania has good arguments, which must be supported by figures, consistent decisions and by the ability to carry through reforms and investments, and if the country manages to keep up its fiscal and budgetary traject»»»

Interim National Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Tuesday that he had informed President Nicusor Dan about the case involving Chief of Defence Staff Vlad Gheorghita, who is being investigated by the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) in a case in which he is accused of complicity in usur»»»

The Romanian Embassy in Australia on Wednesday organised a meeting on cooperation opportunities between Romania and Australia in the areas of IT and artificial intelligence.The event, hosted by the diplomatic mission, brought together more than 20 participants, including representatives of the Aust»»»

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, had a meeting with her counterpart from the Philippines, Maria Theresa P. Lazaro, in which context they decided to co-organize, at the UN General Assembly, the second edition of the ministerial meeting dedicated to strengthening international cooperation »»»

Romania strongly condemns Iran's recent attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, Acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Wednesday.In a post on X, Toiu stressed that the attacks constitute a serious violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the two states and "a grave threat to regional pea»»»

Four Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft landed on Wednesday at the 57th Air Base in Mihail Kogalniceanu, Constanta County, to strengthen the security of Romania's airspace.According to a statement by the Ministry of National Defence, the detachment of around 180 personnel (pilots and te»»»

A number of 43 participating states in the Organisation for Security and Co-operation (OSCE) meeting on Tuesday voiced their support and solidarity for Romania, expressing compassion for the victims affected by the drone incident which occurred last week in Galati, a Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) »»»

Acting Prime Minister and National Liberal Party (PNL) leader Ilie Bolojan met European People's Party (EPP) President Manfred Weber in Bucharest on Wednesday to discuss Romania's political situation, stressing that the PNL must preserve its identity and clear direction as a centre-right, pro-Europ»»»

Manila: Electric vehicle owners in the Philippines are finding it easier to travel long distances as SM Supermalls rapidly expands what has become the country's largest network of free EV charging stations. The mall giant recently announced that it now operates more than 183 electric vehicle charge»»»

The Israeli army carried out airstrikes in south Lebanon on Thursday, hours after Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire. An Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle on the Zefta road, while other strikes targeted Kfartebnit, Shehour, Bestat and Kfar Remman-Habboush. Hezbollah meanwhile cla»»»

MATARAM: Indonesian police have arrested an Australian woman found with 59 milliliters of vape liquid containing cannabis that she said was for pain relief but can land her in prison. The woman, 53, risks 20 years behind bars under Indonesia’s no-exceptions anti-drug laws, narcotics officer I Nyoma»»»

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized on Thursday a ceasefire deal with Lebanon brokered by Washington, calling it a "serious mistake". "The ceasefire with Lebanon is a serious mistake and the pipe dreams of advisers are dragging the prime minister (Benjamin Netan»»»

Iran's foreign minister said on Wednesday that negotiations to end the Middle East war had made "no tangible progress" after fresh US and Iranian strikes tested a fragile ceasefire. Kuwaiti officials said an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport killed one person and wounded 63, whil»»»

Indonesia sees BRICS as a gateway to transforming the country into a technology-producing nation, BRIN Steering Committee member Tri Mumpuni tells Sputnik on the SPIEF 2026 sidelines. “I have seen firsthand how Russia and China possess remarkable technology, and we should cooperate so that this tec»»»