World-Renowned Historian Bettany Hughes Visits BTA Archives for Upcoming Projects
British historian, documentary filmmaker, and author Prof. Bettany Hughes visited the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) together with her team, where she explored the Аgency’s archives. She was welcomed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, who personally introduced her to the richness of BTA's archive »»»
Challenge to Trump's 10% global tariffs goes to court - UPI.com
President Donald Trump's global tariff policy is facing a challenge in court Friday. Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's tariffs are back in court Friday to decide on their legality. The U.S. Court of International Trade will consider the presid»»»
Sheikh Mohammed: UAE wins bid to host 2029 World Bank-IMF meetings
Dubai: The UAE has announced that it will host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi, in yet another vote of international confidence in the country’s economy. The move will further reinforce the UAE’s position as a global financial »»»
BSP – United Left Pledges People-Driven Energy Ahead of Elections at Rudozem Meeting
BSP – United Left will enter parliament with the energy of the people, said the lead candidate Sevdalin Hashinov at a meeting with residents of Rudozem ahead of the parliamentary elections on April 19, the Bulgarian Socialist Party's (BSP) branch in Smolyan reported. According to Hashinov, the left»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem to Lebanese: Resistance Will Continue Until the Last Breath - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Falling battery prices make round-the-clock solar power supply viable in India
A recent report by energy think tank Ember says that declining battery storage costs have reached a level where it makes it economically viable for solar power to store and supply most of India’s electricity demand. The report says that solar combined with batteries may meet up to 90% of the countr»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
US-brokered talks push Lebanon onto a Hezbollah fault line between sovereignty and civil war
For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation: Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon that kick off next week. »»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Falling battery prices make round-the-clock solar power supply viable in India
A recent report by energy think tank Ember says that declining battery storage costs have reached a level where it makes it economically viable for solar power to store and supply most of India’s electricity demand. The report says that solar combined with batteries may meet up to 90% of the countr»»»
Sheikh Qassem: The Israeli enemy has failed, throughout more than 40 days of aggression, to stop rockets, shells, and drones from reaching its settlements, near and far, including Haifa and beyond - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting the Israeli settlement of Avivim: Military Media statement 21 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem, in a message to the Lebanese people: I extend my condolences to our patient and steadfast people across Lebanon on the loss of the righteous martyrs - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: Israeli enemy has failed on the battlefield against the brave resistance fighters and has been unable to carry out the ground invasion it repeatedly announced - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UAE’s Aani hits 12.5 million users as cashless payments surge
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s national instant payments platform Aani has surpassed 12.5 million users, state news agency WAM reported The platform, operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), is a key part of the country’s financial infrastructure transformation. Th»»»
China FM calls for closer ties with North Korea in Kim meeting
Beijing, China: China and North Korea should "enhance coordination" on international and regional issues, Beijing's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during talks on Friday, according to Chinese state media. Wang is on a two-day trip to the diplomatically isolated nuclea»»»
Thousands denied entry since EU's automated border system rollout
Brussels, Belgium: Thousands of people were refused entry to the EU and almost 700 identified as "a security threat" since the phasing-in of a new border check system that became fully operational Friday, Brussels said. The so-called Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital r»»»
Schengen travel update: EU activates fully digital Entry/Exit System
The European Union announced on Friday that the Entry/Exit System is now fully operational across all Schengen Area countries, marking a key step in strengthening border security. In a statement, the European Commission said the system is an advanced digital framework designed to record the entry a»»»
Oil spill snarls shipping traffic in Antwerp port
Antwerp, Belgium: Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium's port of Antwerp on Friday following an overnight oil spill, Europe's second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the risks of pollution and economic damage. A port statement said the spill occurred during a "bunkering operation" -»»»
Russia Unveils New Advanced Anti-Drone Tank Protection
Russian tank crews have rolled out a new system called "Romashka" (“Daisy”), a significant upgrade over the earlier "mangal" “cope cage.” Unlike its predecessor, the Romashka consists of specially arranged cables forming a circular pattern that resembles a blooming flower. It neutralizes cumulative»»»
Al Kaabi, India's petroleum, natural gas minister address impact of regional conflict on global energy industry, ways to ensure energy security
DOHA: Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met in Doha with Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Republic of India HE Shri Hardeep Singh Puri. Discussions during the meeting addressed the impact of the regional conflict on the global energy industry and ways»»»
Melania Trump makes surprise Jeffrey Epstein statement (VIDEO)
US First Lady Melania Trump has made a surprise public statement about Jeffrey Epstein, denying that she had any meaningful relationship with the late financier and convicted sex offender, and insisting that he did not introduce her to Donald Trump. In remarks released by the White House on April 9»»»
Make-or-break talks: Can US and Iran avoid another war?
The United States and Iran are holding their highest-level talks in years in Islamabad on Friday, in a Pakistan-brokered effort to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a longer-term agreement after weeks of war that shook the Middle East and global energy markets. The negotiations come at a criti»»»
Iran's former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following Israeli strike on home
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, died on the evening of April 10 from injuries sustained in a US-Israeli strike on his home, Eqtesad Online reported. Kh»»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
Five Things to Know about the US-Iran Talks in Islamabad
The United States and Iran are holding their highest-level talks in years in Islamabad in a Pakistan-brokered bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting end to a war that has roiled global energy markets. Here are five things to know about the Islamabad talks: - The war behind the talk»»»
Viktor Orban faces toughest test yet as polls show Tisza momentum in final stretch
The opposition Tisza Party appears to have the momentum in the final leg of Hungary's election campaign, putting it on track for a potential two-thirds parliamentary majority, according to the latest Median poll which has a long track record of getting the outcome right. »»»
Mayor In Northwestern Bulgaria Accused Of Mixing Social Aid With Election Campaign
A mayor in northwestern Bulgaria is under scrutiny after allegedly distributing social benefits alongside a political party’s election materials. The case was presented as an example of voter influence involving individuals in public office, according to Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev. Author»»»
Hezbollah’s Military Media has issued since midnight 15 statements detailing strikes on Israeli targets across border and in occupied Palestinian territories - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Military Media has issued since midnight 15 statements detailing strikes on Israeli targets across border and in occupied Pales»»»
Emirates travel update: Dubai airline now operates flights to 100+ destinations
Dubai: Emirates has issued an operational update, confirming it is running a limited flight schedule across 100+ destinations as the airline adjusts services in response to ongoing disruptions. UAE carriers Etihad, Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia have been operating limited special flights on sa»»»
Nominations open for Gulf News and BeingShe's Excellence Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the sixth edition of Excellence Awards that takes place at the Museum of the Future on June 12. For the first time, businesses across industries can submit their nominations for 20 corporate awards introduced this year, alongside 15 individual honours for women. This ex»»»
President Japarov outlines measures to address school shortages in Osh region - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, during a working visit to Osh region, took part in a ceremony marking the start of construction of 10 secondary schools. He said that the laying of foundations for 10 educational institutions in Osh is an important event not only for the city but for the entir»»»
Israel Targets Last Litani Bridges, Raising Fears of South Lebanon Isolation
Israel is intensifying strikes on bridges over Lebanon’s Litani River, raising concerns it aims to isolate the entire area south of the river from the north, Lebanese officials and state media said. The Israeli military struck the Qasmiyeh coastal bridge, the last functioning crossing linking areas»»»
Emrić Warns of Negative Impact of Nuclear Facility Near BiH Border
Member of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH Jasmin Emrić stated yesterday that any nuclear facility on the border with BiH would have negative consequences for life and the prospects of the region. “We believe that any nuclear facility, whether a storage site or a di»»»
Overpass in Bishkek: Demolition of 64 structures begins for new interchange - | 24.KG
Demolition of 64 structures has begun at the intersection of Molodaya Gvardiya Boulevard and Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek, where a new transport interchange with an overpass bridge is planned. The Bishkek City Hall’s press service reported. The project affects both private and municipal lands, som»»»
China Slams US Pressure on North Korea on Trip to Pyongyang
China's top diplomat criticized US pressure on North Korea, Pyongyang state media reported on Friday, after he vowed to deepen ties with the diplomatically isolated nuclear state during a visit. The United States has for decades led efforts to dismantle North Korea's nuclear program, but summits, s»»»
Emirates travel update: Flights adjusted across over 100 destinations
Emirates has issued an operational update, confirming it is running a limited flight schedule across more than 100 destinations as the airline adjusts services in response to ongoing disruptions. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight status and booking options as the Dubai-based carrier»»»
Fashion Fund Unveils New Identity as Saudi Arabia's First Fashion Investment Fund
The Fashion Fund unveiled its new identity under the name “ZYA Fund,” marking Saudi Arabia's first private equity fund dedicated to the fashion sector. The fund was established through a partnership between the Cultural Development Fund (CDF) and Merak Capital. The Fund's Board of Directors held it»»»
Bishkek asks Moscow to increase duty-free fuel and lubricants supplies - | 24.KG
Bishkek has requested an increase in duty-free fuel and lubricants supplies from Moscow for next year and expects a positive outcome. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, said. According to him, Kyrgyzstan is counting on Russia’s positive decision on»»»
Up to 10 percent of public posts to be filled without competition in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing amendments to the procedure for filling administrative state and municipal positions. The document aims to further regulate the system of public and municipal service. Under the new rules, certain administrative positions may be fill»»»
ADB forecasts Kyrgyzstan's economic growth at 8.9 percent in 2026 - | 24.KG
The economy of Kyrgyzstan will grow by 8.9 percent in 2026. The April edition of the Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO) says. Analysts estimate that growth will slow down compared to 2025, when it reached 11.1 percent, but will remain sustainable. Domestic demand will remain t»»»
Katara to host roundtable on social cohesion and community resilience on Sunday
Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village will host an important roundtable discussion titled “Enhancing Social Cohesion and Building Community Resilience in the Face of Crises” on Sunday, April 12, at Building 15. The event, scheduled for 6pm, brings together a distinguished group of specialists and ac»»»
Peru vote puts new Senate, not presidency, at centre of democracy battle
With polls set to open on April 12, Peru enters its most consequential vote in a generation, defined less by who wins the presidency than by who controls a brand-new Senate — and whether democratic institutions can survive the candidates now vying to lead them. »»»
Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz
Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»
Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz
Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»
Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz
Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»
Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz
Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»
Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz
Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»
Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz
Shipping data from April 9 shows vessels beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz, providing the first visual evidence that shipping is cautiously resuming through the waterway a day after the US-Iran ceasefire took effect. »»»