The opening of the JEREMIE Bulgaria: New Opportunities forum in Sofia will showcase the fund’s new investment strategy in Bulgaria, caretaker PM Andrey Gurov said on Tuesday. Organized by the European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, in partnership with the M»»»

Federal prosecutors on Monday charged a 20-year-old man for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Image courtesy Justice Department/Criminal Complaint April 14 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have charged the 20-year-old Texas man who police arrested»»»

On April 14, 1775, the first slavery abolition society in North America -- the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage -- was founded by Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush in Philadelphia. 1 of 5 | A sculpture of Benjamin Franklin from the workshop of Jean-Antoine Houdon »»»

Doha, Qatar: Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha unveiled its exclusive long-term stay offering, designed for guests seeking luxury, flexibility, and comfort in the heart of West Bay. Starting from April 1, 2026, Swissôtel is offering specially curated monthly and weekly rates, perfect for business»»»

Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, loans from other countries and commercial debt to replace a $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and manage its foreign reserves, its finance minister said. Muhammad Aurangzeb also told Reuters the shock from the ongoing war in the Middle East»»»

Doha, Qatar: City University Qatar and beIN Medic Group ‘beIN’ have formed a strategic partnership that underscores their shared commitment to developing talent, strengthening academic-industry collaboration, and driving innovation across the region. The agreement was signed yesterday at City Unive»»»

The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The Centre for Indian Community Qatar (CIC) Rayyan Zone honoured the winners of various Qur’an competitions and contests during the recent Ramadan, in a special award ceremony. The event recognised winners of multiple competitions including the Surah Adh-Dhariyat Hifz Cha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy student-athlete Hassan Waly, playing alongside Spain’s Javier Bolumar, won the under-18 title at the FIP Promises Oeiras event in Portugal. This is not only Waly’s first FIP Promises title but also the first for a Qatari player at a European event. FIP Promises events ar»»»

Saudi Arabian officials are warning the US that its move to impose a blockade on Iranian ports following failed negotiations could backfire, triggering even wider global energy disruption, according to media reports. Trump aims to pressure Iran into loosening its grip over the Strait of Hormuz, but»»»

The practice of selling government positions will no longer exist in Kyrgyzstan. President Sadyr Japarov announced this in an interview with journalist Ydyrys Isakov. He called personnel policy in the Kyrgyz Republic «very complex» and added that for the past 30 years, appointments in the country h»»»

Chinese investor interest in Romania is reflected in the 14,562 companies with Chinese capital currently active on the local market, and the next step is to turn this commercial presence into concrete investments and production capacity on Romanian soil, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and»»»

Revitalizing Romania's goal and strategy for joining the Eurozone can act as a credible anchor for maintaining a coherent macroeconomic adjustment path, argues National Bank of Romania (BNR) first deputy governor Leonardo Badea."In a context characterized by numerous constraints and high volatility»»»

Romania's economy grew 0.7% in real terms last year compared with 2024, but in the final quarter of 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 1.8% lower than in the previous quarter, according to provisional data II the National Institute of Statistics ((NS) published on Thursday.Previously, in the pro»»»

The trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) in January-February 2026 stood at 4.76 billion euro, down 15.6% (878.6 million euro) compared with the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Between 1 January and 28 February 2026, FOB exports totalled 14.87 billio»»»

The government approved on Thursday Romania's annual contribution to the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCPIL) for the financial year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.According to the Executive, the contribution equals EUR 23,791.26, paid in RON at the National Bank of Romania's exchang»»»

The decrees regarding appointments to major prosecutor’s offices signed by President Nicusor Dan were published on Thursday in the Official Gazette of Romania. In a press conference held at the Cotroceni Palace, president Nicusor Dan announced on Wednesday night that he signed decrees for the follo»»»

Romania and Poland are speaking more and more clearly with a common voice in defense of a strong Cohesion Policy, capable of remaining the main investment instrument of the European Union after 2027, declared the Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru, in a post on his Facebo»»»

National Defense Minister Radu Miruta and Chief of the Defense Staff, General Gheorghita Vlad, were on a working visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Friday, in the context of Romania's participation in the EUFOR Althea mission.According to a release by the Ministry of National Defense, th»»»

Romania's Foreign Affairs Minister, Oana Toiu, held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Hungary's incoming Foreign Minister, Anita Orban, focusing on a new approach to Hungarian foreign policy "based on mutual respect and a shared ambition to improve the quality of life of our citizens"."I call»»»

President Nicusor Dan and his Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki, will co-chair the Bucharest Nine (B9) and Nordic Summit on May 13 at the Cotroceni Palace, an event themed "Delivering More for Transatlantic Security", the Presidential Administration announced.The Bucharest 9 format, launched in 20»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan congratulated Peter Magyar on Monday on his victory in Hungary's parliamentary elections, stressing that he looks forward to further strengthening the strategic partnership with a focus on economic and sectoral cooperation."Warm congratulations to Magyar Peter on your el»»»

President Nicusor Dan congratulated Peter Magyar on Sunday evening on his victory in the Hungarian parliamentary elections, stressing that "the Hungarian people have spoken with a clear and powerful voice" in the ballot."Congratulations Magyar Peter and Tisza Party on your landmark victory! The Hun»»»

People in the north of Tulcea County received, on the night from Monday to Tuesday, a new RO-ALERT message against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, and two F-16 aircraft monitored drones flying near Romanian airspace.In the message sent at 3:48, the population was warned about the possibility of»»»

Dubai based hoopoe holding has introduced a governance framework designed to help healthcare leaders identify emerging system pressure earlier, as healthcare systems across the UAE continue to expand in both scale and complexity. Developed under the leadership of Founder and CEO Shahriar Shahir Bar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) celebrates Qatar Family Day on April 15 each year, a national occasion that reflects growing attention to the family as the fundamental building block of society and the cornerstone of its stability and cohesion. This occasion highlights the i»»»

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian Champions League is set to expand from 24 to 32 teams, the region's governing body for football said Tuesday, adding it will "promote inclusivity and excellence". The move will take effect from next season once it is signed off by the Asian Football Confederation's»»»