Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said on Monday that it was in President Joseph Aoun's interest to withdraw from direct talks with Israel, while adding that his group wanted the current ceasefire to last. "It is in the interest of the state, the interest of Lebanon, the president of the republic»»»

Efforts to extend the ceasefire in Lebanon are accelerating amid Israeli reports of a new round of talks at the ambassador level paving the way for direct negotiations. Lebanese officials say a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and US President Donald Trump could be scheduled “at any moment,” s»»»

The period of political instability we are entering now risks to turn into a real economic seppuku and this is the period when the world economy goes through the most serious crisis of the last twenty years, says the economic consultant Adrian Negrescu."When investors don't know who will lead the c»»»

Representatives of the rating agencies expressed concerns regarding the instability that could be generated by a potential political crisis, thus reiterating the concerns conveyed in previously published reports, according to the Ministry of Finance in a press release issued following the visit to »»»

Save Romania Union (USR) President Dominic Fritz announced that the ministers of the party he leads will continue their activity within the Government, despite the PSD's decision to withdraw the political support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan."Today we had an informal meeting with the presidents »»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan declared on Monday that the PSD's decision to withdraw political support in his case is "completely wrong and totally irresponsible", noting that he will continue to exercise his mandate as prime minister and ensure governance."The PSD decision is completely wrong and to»»»

Romania entered a political crisis on Monday, after the Social Democratic Party (PSD), a member of the ruling coalition, decided to withdraw its support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.At an event called "The Moment of Truth" which was organized at the Palace of Parliament, 5,000 Social Democrats c»»»

President Nicusor Dan on Monday said that, in the coming period, there will probably be ?turbulence' on the political scene, but that the parties in the current governing coalition reached a consensus on the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and on maintaining the c»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, Marlen Mamataliev, held talks with Igor Sergeyenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus. In addition to interparliamentary cooperation, the discussion focused on cancer treatment. Marlen Mamataliev emphasized tha»»»

Brussels: The State of Qatar has participated in the ninth meeting of the Global Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting was attended by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy H E Kaja Kallas and D»»»

Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has voted overwhelmingly to withdraw political support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, raising the prospect of a government collapse, Agerpres reported on April 20. While the PSD aims to increase its influence over the executive, the attempts may end in»»»

When Europe finances Ukraine, it does so through a complex web of institutions: the European Commission — via the Ukraine Facility, macro-financial assistance and potentially the new €90bn Ukraine Support Loan for 2026-2027 — the World Bank, the European Investment Bank and other multilateral partn»»»

Kyrgyzstan is increasing the liability of diplomatic employees traveling on foreign business trips. Deputy Foreign Minister, Almaz Imangaziev, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Government, and Regulations of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According »»»

Tisza Party leader and prime minister-designate Péter Magyar on Monday named seven ministers of his future government and announced nine additional ministries at a press conference in Budapest following the first meeting of the party’s parliamentary faction. Magyar said the Tisza government, expect»»»

Ever since the US and Israel began their war against Iran on 28 February, attention has naturally focused on the Gulf and the wider Middle East, with some looking as far as Russia and China as Iran’s natural allies. Yet on the other side of the world, in Latin America, Iran has also had ties. Polit»»»

The House Ethics Committee is currently investigating Mills over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Monday filed a resolution to expel fellow Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 20 (UPI»»»

The national judo team of Kyrgyzstan won bronze medals at the Asian Championships in China, the International Federation reported. Ten teams participated in the tournament—three women’s teams and three men’s teams. In the quarterfinals, the athletes defeated their opponents from Tajikistan, but los»»»

A deal with Iran under Trump would unlock a broader security framework that benefits not just Israel and the Middle East, but also Europe, the United States and other regions tied to energy, trade and shipping stability, the White House argues in an X post. The White House's claim is anchored on th»»»

LONDON: Even before the outbreak of the latest war, Iran was in deep economic trouble. In the immediate aftermath of the 12-Day War in June and July last year, during which the US and Israel struck Iranian nuclear facilities, an analysis by independent nonprofit Iran Focus laid bare the reality of »»»

Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»

US President Donald Trump has called for regime change in Iran in a post on his Truth Social account on April 20, signalling Washington's wider war aims as the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire enters its final 48 hours. "Israel»»»

US President Donald Trump has called for regime change in Iran in a post on his Truth Social account on April 20, signalling Washington's wider war aims as the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire enters its final 48 hours. "Israel»»»

Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»

US President Donald Trump has called for regime change in Iran in a post on his Truth Social account on April 20, signalling Washington's wider war aims as the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire enters its final 48 hours. "Israel»»»

Former president Rumen Radev won an outright majority in Bulgaria’s snap parliamentary election, final results showed on April 20, paving the way for the country’s first single-party government since 1997. Radev’s Progress»»»

Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, named seven ministers and a further nine ministries in his incoming government in a two-hour press conference in Budapest on April 20, after the first meeting of the party's parliamentary group at Hungexpo, the country's largest conference hall. »»»

Bulgaria's former president and pro-Russian candidate Rumen Radev on Monday won a parliamentary majority in the country's elections according to near-complete results. Radev – an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia – hailed a "victory of hope". Bulgarian ex-preside»»»

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) claimed that the United States is in a strong position in its ongoing conflict with Iran, asserting that American military actions have weakened Tehran, even as fresh diplomatic talks are set to begin. He said the US was "winning" and »»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Brussels on Monday proposed EU states fully restart the bloc’s cooperation agreement with Syria, in the latest step to help bolster the country after the ouster of Bashar Assad. The deal — which abolishes customs duties on imports of most industrial products from Syria — was part»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Air ​Force secretary extended the life of the A-10 “Warthog” attack plane until 2030, sparing the aging but beloved close air support aircraft that has played an important role in Iran from an earlier retirement deadline of 2026. “We will EXTEND the A-10 ‘Warthog’ platform to 203»»»

Dubai: A fragile ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran conflict is giving investors a brief window to reassess positions, with analysts pointing to a more selective and cautious approach. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Market behaviour in recent days reflects a reset in sen»»»

Lebanon’s political system and differing views on how to deal with Israel make a lasting peace deal difficult to achieve, according to an RT report from Beirut. Political power in the country is formally divided along religious lines, with key roles allocated to different communities. It is a struc»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Afternoon classes were underway on Sept. 9, 2025, when the building at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) began to shake. Students in a Gulf politics class watched as their professor, Dr. Mehran Kamrava, paused before saying, “That is a bomb, class is over.” Within minu»»»

QNA Brussels Qatar acknowledges the critical importance of continuing to hold regular meetings the Global Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, which contributes to strengthening international coordination and moving from political affirmations to practical steps leading to th»»»

The billions of euros slated by the EU for the build up of weapons factories and procurement of military hardware are a “magnet for the criminals,” according to a senior anti-fraud official. The EU’s defense industry has issues with “manipulation with public tenders, blown-up prices, clientelism [a»»»

Police in Germany have detained a man suspected of erecting Nazi-themed structures outside the town of Eggenfelden, local media report, citing law enforcement. Two wooden structures bearing Nazi symbols appeared in the town within a month. In late March, a large replica of the Auschwitz concentrati»»»

The young James Joyce (1882–1941) was forged in the smithy of Irish political controversies, and he took into his European exile a depth of political insight unrivalled among his fellow modernists. In this biography of Joyce in his youth and early exile, acclaimed Irish historian and biographer Fra»»»

Following the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev wrote on Facebook on Monday: “We gave it our all. Not as an excuse. I was fully aware of how deeply eroded public trust in the electoral process had become. I was also aware of the attemp»»»

Oil and European natural gas prices surged after Tehran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz and fired on vessels following the US Navy’s seizure of an Iranian ship, halting all shipping traffic through the vital energy corridor. The turbulent weekend escalation saw Tehran re-impose restrictions on the w»»»

Diplomatic efforts to stabilise the ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered a delicate phase on Monday, as both sides sent mixed signals over the prospects of a new round of talks in Pakistan. Iranian officials stressed that deep-rooted mistrust of Washington remains a key obstacle to »»»

NEW YORK CITY: A group of UN experts said on Monday that the suspension of an EU-Israel trade deal would be the “minimum required” step required from the EU to comply with its obligations under international law, amid the continuing escalation of human rights violations by Israel. The call came ahe»»»

HAVANA: A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign. “I can confirm that a meeting between delegations from Cuba and the United States was recently held here in »»»

SOFIA: Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won ​Bulgaria’s parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-dominant political forces and possibly pushing the EU and NATO member state closer to Moscow. The performance, exceeding opinion poll forecasts»»»

Brussels, Apr.20 (SANA) The European Commission announced on Monday that it has forwarded a proposal to the European Council to fully reactivate the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement, which has been suspended since 2011. In a statement published on its official website, the Commission said that relati»»»

The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary election, Progressive Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev, has called for dialogue with Russia to be restored. The former president has led the newly formed left-leaning populist party to a landslide victory on a platform of critical dialogue with Brussels and pragmatis»»»

Greece has finally signed into effect legislation securing the status as a marine protected area of the uninhabited but richly biodiverse islet of Gyaros in the Cyclades island group, the Greek branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature said Monday. WWF Greece hailed Thursday’s signing of a president»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s representative at a conference on the two-state solution in Brussels stressed the necessity of ensuring the full and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza on Monday. Manal bint Hassan Radwan also emphasized the importance of advancing early recovery and reconstructi»»»

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that his government would introduce sweeping measures, including restrictions on gun ownership, after two school shootings last week that shocked Türkiye. Eight students aged 10 and 11 and a teacher were killed Wednesday when a 14-year-old student opene»»»

Avilio Troconiz (C), regional president of the Primero Justicia party in Zulia, speaks at a press conference in front of the Las Tarabas electrical substation in Maracaibo, Zulia state, Venezuela, on March 26. The party denounced the the electricity crisis, which has worsened in recent months. Phot»»»

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on March 18. On Monday he sued The Atlantic for $250 million in damages. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo April 20 (UPI) -- FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic on Monday, seeking $250 million in da»»»