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 »»»

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»»»

New Delhi, India: Indian police have arrested the owner of a New Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, as investigators probe safety failures. Police said owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested late Wednesday, hours after the blaze gutted the building, killing at least nine Indians and several forei»»»

Transelectrica is implementing Dynamic Line Rating technology on dozens of overhead power lines in Romania, a digital solution that allows the grid’s transmission capacity to be increased by up to 25% without building new infrastructure, said Bogdan Leu, Research & Innovation Project ...»»»

Romania's National Energy Regulatory Authority ANRE has adopted a new Regulation on the authorization of economic operators in the natural gas sector, introducing higher technical standards, new categories of authorizations and clearer responsibilities for general contractors.In a statement, ANRE s»»»

Ameropa CEO Josh Zacharias expressed on Tuesday his satisfaction that "a new and sustainable home" has been found for the more than 2,000 employees and contractors on the Azomures platform, following the signing of the agreement between the Swiss group and national gas corporation Romgaz SA for the»»»

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)»»»

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»»»

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»»»

ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - The economic growth opportunities for Russia are getting bigger, and they should be used, Russian Presidential Executive Office Deputy Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin said on Thursday. "The opportunities that our economy has are getting bigger and bigger. This is what you n»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum runs from June 3 to 6 under the theme "Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future." The event brought together representatives from more than 130 countries. The agenda, spanning over 380 events, prioritizes joint ventures, settlements in nat»»»

New Jersey, USA: Brazil striker Igor Thiago said Wednesday he is eager to make history as the South American team bids for its sixth World Cup title in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 24-year-old described the June 11-July 19 tournament as a "unique chance" that he doesn't intend to waste»»»

Donald Trump has nominated Douglas Holder to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Bulgaria, a move that now requires approval from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee before advancing to a full Senate vote, BGNES reported. Holder is a Republican figure with a long political and lob»»»

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised its outlook for Bulgaria, lowering expectations for economic growth in the coming years while warning of persistent inflationary pressure driven by energy costs and rising public spending. In its latest Economic Outlook p»»»

Chinese automaker BYD Company Ltd (SZSE:002594; HKEX:1211) has significantly strengthened its presence in Africa’s emerging electric vehicle (EV) market, increasing its market share to 35% in 2025 from just 4% two years prior, according to the Global EV Outlook 2026 report, published by the Interna»»»

Beijing, China: China’s Ministry of Emergency Management activated a Level 4 national emergency response to address geological disasters in Jiangxi, Hunan, and Guizhou provinces, amid forecasts of heavy rain and storms in the coming days. The weather forecast indicates that parts of north-central J»»»

A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was feared dead has been found alive after crawling back to Base Camp, officials told AFP on Thursday. The experienced Hillary Dawa Sherpa vanished on the upper reaches of the world's highest mountain early on May 30. He was»»»

Israel will continue its operations on the ground in southern Lebanon for the time being and Lebanese residents forced from their homes by Israel would not be able to return, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday. His comments came a day after Lebanon and Israel said they had ⁠agreed to imp»»»

Washington, USA: The US announced that Israel and Lebanon had reached a ceasefire agreement, following the conclusion of the second and final day of the fourth round of negotiations between the two sides in Washington. The US State Department said in a statement that the two sides, at the direction»»»

BEIJING/PERTH: Oil prices fell on Thursday as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon boosted hopes for a broader agreement to ​end the US-Israeli war with Iran that could lead to a reopening of the ‌Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures were down 87 cents, or 0.89 percent, at $96.92 a barrel by 07:5»»»

An Israeli airstrike targeted a car on the Zefta road in the country's south on Thursday, hours after Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire.»»»

Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least eight people on Thursday, a spokesman for the civil defense agency in the Palestinian territory told AFP. "At least eight martyrs as a result of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City at dawn," with seven killed in strikes on residential buildings and one in the Al-»»»

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 Japa»»»

MOGADISHU: Heavy gunfire shook Somalia’s capital overnight and smoke rose over the city on Thursday, AFP journalists reported, after pitched battles erupted between political factions ahead of planned protests. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plunged Somalia into a new political crisis in mid May w»»»

NEW DELHI: Indian police have arrested the owner of a New Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, as investigators probe safety failures. Police said owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested late Wednesday, hours after the blaze gutted the building, killing at least nine Indians and several foreigners. »»»

VENICE: “A Necessary Fiction: Maps, Art, and Models of Our World” is a Saudi-backed exhibition being staged alongside the 61st Venice Biennale. The show is curated by Sara Almutlaq and Aurora Fonda alongside associate curators Zaira Carrer and Amina Diab and exhibition designers Ibrahim Kombarji an»»»

MEXICO CITY: Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused Washington on Wednesday of employing “interventionist and unscrupulous practices” to bolster Mexico’s right-wing opposition ​and weaken his leftist political movement. The remarks come amid escalating tension between the Unit»»»

From June 4 to June 6, the first edition of Sofia's climate festival Heat Fest 2026 will transform Banski Square in front of the Regional History Museum into an open space for ideas, urban solutions, activities for people of all ages, culture and science, Sofia Municipality reported on Thursday. Or»»»

Almost without realising it, Europe has outsourced the industrial foundations of its future to a single supplier. This is no longer about Russian gas; that lesson was learned through soaring energy bills and a war at the European Union’s borders. The new challenge concerns critical raw materials: r»»»