TotalEnergies to Invest in $1.2 Billion Power Project in Kazakhstan
French energy major TotalEnergies on Friday said it would invest in a Kazakhstan-based onshore wind and energy storage project, valued at $1.2 billion, and plans to sell the produced electricity to the country's government under a 25-year agreement signed in 2023. The Mirny project, which is schedu»»»
Drones from Iraq target two northern border posts in Kuwait: Defense Ministry
Doha, Qatar: Two sites along Kuwait's northern land border were targeted in a drone attack on Friday morning, the country's Ministry of Defense confirmed. Official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi said, "This morning, two sites of the northern land border c»»»
Prosecution rejects arrest warrant request for Hybe chairman, calls for further review - UPI.com
Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Sept. 15, 2025, for questioning over unfair stock trading allegations. File Photo by Yonhap Prosecutors said Friday they have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, cha»»»
Labour Market Discrimination Most Common in Hiring and Pay
Discrimination when applying for a job was reported by 53.7% of a total of 592 respondents in a survey by the Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD). According to 47.8%, there is discrimination when hiring, and according to 33.1% - when paying. The CPD study analyzes the manifestati»»»
ELCEN launches tender for the new cogeneration plant at CTE Progresu
The CTE Progresu project is part of a broader program to modernize thermal and electrical power generation capacities and directly contributes to increasing the efficiency and security of the energy supply in Bucharest, as well as to strengthening the National Energy System. This project is not mer»»»
Liverpool’s Slot warns ‘margins are small’ in Champions League push
LIVERPOOL: Arne Slot warned Friday that “margins are small” in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season’s Champions League. The Reds are fifth in the table after two straight league wins, five points clear of Brighton, who have played a game extra. The»»»
McDonald’s Romania announces over RON 2.26 billion in sales in 2025
McDonald’s served approximately 400,000 customers daily, with over 59 million orders recorded throughout the year. At the same time, the company opened 8 restaurants in several cities across the country: Bucharest, Ploiești, Iași, Timișoara, Bacău, Baia Mare, and Mediaș. The positive growth in 2025»»»
South Korean prosecutors seek 30 years for Yoon over drone plot - UPI.com
Prosecutors sought on Friday a 30-year prison sentence for jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol over alleged drone incursions into North Korea. Yoon is seen here during an impeachment trial hearing in January 2025. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, April 24 (UPI) -- South Korean prosecutors on »»»
Human side of leadership gains focus at Limitless
Authenticity, empathy and a people-first approach have become essential leadership imperatives in times of disruption, said panelists during a discussion titled The Human Side of Leadership: Influence & Impact at the Limitless forum. Also Read: Limitless forum: Clarity of communication key to build»»»
From 15 minutes to 4: How Hessa Street upgrade cuts travel time from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Khail Road
One of Dubai’s most congested corridors has undergone a dramatic transformation, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completing the full scope of works on Hessa Street Development Project between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The result is one of the city’s most visible traffic succ»»»
Prosecution Probes Possible Mismanagement in Connection with Free Roadside Assistance at Road Authority
The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office has launched pre-trial proceedings on its own initiative, following a media report about potential abuses at the Road Infrastructure Agency and the free roadside assistance service, the prosecution said. Under the proceedings, witnesses are questioned, documents h»»»
Powerful tornado damages homes, closes roads in the US state of Oklahoma
Washington: A powerful tornado hit the US state of Oklahoma, causing widespread property damage and prompting emergency crews to respond in rural areas near Vance Air Force Base. The US National Weather Service warned that the tornado was moving across parts of the city of Enid, home to around 50,0»»»
India hits back at Trump 'hellhole' remarks amid growing political backlash
Remarks by US President Donald Trump describing India in derogatory terms have triggered a strong backlash from New Delhi, Indian American lawmakers and community leaders, threatening to cast a shadow over ties between the two countries. The controversy erupted after Trump reposted a message on soc»»»
Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN
Geneva: The warming El Nino weather phenomenon, which pushed global temperatures to record highs the last time around, is expected back in the middle of this year, the UN said Friday. The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions were likely as early as the May to July thre»»»
Libya and African Development Bank Group launch transport sector reforms to drive economic recovery
The African Development Bank reports that it concluded a three-day workshop with Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Transport to define the roadmap for implementing a strategic transport sector study aimed at supporting the country’s economic recovery. Held at the Bank’s North Africa regional office»»»
Musk says Tesla has started 'robotaxi' production
Washington: Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, the same week that the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations. Musk posted a promotional video on X accompanied with the brief caption, "Cybercab»»»
Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push
Liverpool: Arne Slot warned Friday that "margins are small" in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season's Champions League. The Reds are fifth in the table after two straight league wins, five points clear of Brighton, who have played a game extra. The»»»
Lebanon ceasefire extended as Trump hopes for historic deal
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump announced Israel and Lebanon on Thursday extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, as he voiced hope for a historic three-way meeting soon and a potential peace deal. Trump, at a standstill in negotiations with Iran, spoke in glowing terms of pe»»»
Vucic to attend World Policy Conference in France
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will be on a visit to France for the World Policy Conference (WPC), to be held in Chantilly on April 24-26. The conference will address political, economic and social issues in the contemporary world with a view to encouraging dialogue and strengthening»»»
Is the Iran war depleting US weapons too fast?
The United States’ war effort against Iran is reshaping more than just the Middle East battlefield — it is beginning to test the limits of Washington’s global military readiness. In just over a month of fighting, the US has burned through thousands of high-end missiles and munitions, raising concer»»»
23 Romanian entrepreneurial companies received the Deloitte “Best Managed Companies” certification
Over 100 companies participated in this edition of the program, of which 30 reached the main stage, that of the workshops and recertification interviews conducted by Deloitte Romania together with the program partners, a stage that allowed them to analyze their performance according to the Deloitte»»»
Dubai Investments to decide on DIP IPO before May 15
Dubai Investments will decide before May 15 whether to go ahead with the IPO of its real estate business or push it to October, said Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Investments. “We have been in contact with the banks that will lead the issue, as well as major investors participat»»»
Libya launches its 2026-2050 National Water Security Strategy
The Tripoli based Libyan government officially endorsed its 2026-2050 National Water Security Strategy, taking a massive step toward combating water scarcity and building climate resilience. Developed with support from UNDP and the Government of Italy, this landmark strategy aims to protect vital n»»»
Court acquits Nikos Romanos in 2024 Athens apartment blast case
An Athens court on Friday found two women guilty in connection with a deadly explosion at an apartment in the Ambelokipi district in October 2024, while acquitting three other defendants, including convicted bank robber and anarchist activist Nikos Romanos. The Three-Member Felony Appeals Court fol»»»
PM Gurov Sees Conspiracy against Interior Ministry Secretary General
In a video message posted on his Facebook page on Friday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that he and the entire caretaker government stand firmly behind Georgi Kandev, the Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General. "Every honest Bulgarian citizen will stand behind him as well," Gurov»»»
Syria arrests main suspect in 2013 Damascus massacre
DAMASCUS: Syria has arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, when soldiers of the former government murdered dozens of civilians in the Damascus neighborhood, the interior ministry said on Friday.In a statement, the ministry said it had arrested Amjad Youssef, who appeared in a leake»»»
Syria arrests main suspect in 2013 Damascus massacre
Damascus: Syria has arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, when soldiers of the former government murdered dozens of civilians in the Damascus neighbourhood, the interior ministry said on Friday, April 24, 2026. In a statement, the ministry said it had arrested Amjad Youssef, who a»»»
ENOC, Emarat team up to keep UAE flights fuelled without disruption
Dubai: As global airlines cut flights and trim operations amid jet fuel shortages, the UAE's ENOC Group and Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat) signed a deal to ensure uninterrupted jet fuel availability across the country’s airports. The agreement, announced on Friday, is focused on strengthening »»»
Platform for admission of international applicants to be launched in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A unified platform for admissions of international applicants is being launched in Kyrgyzstan. Bekturgan Babaev, Director of the Digital Education Department at Tunduk JSC, announced at a briefing in the Health Ministry. According to him, a unified portal has been created, covering everything from »»»
Kyrgyzstan plans to extend timber export ban - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is reintroducing a temporary ban on the export of timber and timber products outside the Eurasian Economic Union. The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted the decree for public discussion. The restriction will be in effect for six months and applies to the main types of timber and lumber. »»»
Limitless forum: Clarity of communication key to building resilience
Clear communication and responsiveness to people and community needs are leadership traits that not only help manage immediate pressures but also position organisations to recover stronger in the future, experts said during a panel titled Leading through uncertainty: Women shaping UAE’s future at t»»»
Bangladesh sweats as Mideast fuel shortages force power cuts
Dhaka: Bangladesh is battling a heatwave and frequent power cuts, as soaring electricity demand outstrips limited generation capacity constrained by shortages linked to the Middle East war. Temperatures have hit 40C across a swathe of the country of 170 million people, forcing the government to imp»»»
Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘1 Billion Meals’ dates factory to feed millions worldwide
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. has announced that a 1 Billion Meals Dates Factory, the world’s largest endowment dates factory, will be built to support global hunger relief efforts. The Mohammed Bin Rashid»»»
‘Shukran, UAE’: How a Dubai community choir turned real-life stories into a musical tribute
Dubai: For many residents in the UAE, stories of opportunity, safety, and belonging are deeply personal. But this Dubai-based choir is bringing those stories to life through music. Dubai Camerata Singers has released “Shukran, UAE: A Tribute of Gratitude,” a non-commercial video built around a chor»»»
Why is April so hot in UAE right now? How long will it last? Summer weather forecast explained
Dubai: Across the UAE, temperatures have surged well above what is typical for April, catching many residents off guard after weeks of surprisingly mild and even cool weather. The mercury has already broken 44°C in parts of the country this week and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has sign»»»
Stara Zagora Mayor Zhivko Todorov Leaves Leadership of His GERB Party
Zhivko Todorov, the long-serving mayor of Stara Zagora and a senior figure in GERB, announced he is stepping down from the party’s Executive Commission, its top executive body. The move became public through a Facebook post by Todorov, in which he said he would now focus entirely on the development»»»
China calls US accusations of AI technology theft 'baseless'
Beijing: Beijing refuted accusations made by the White House on Friday, April 24, 2026, that Chinese entities were involved in "industrial-scale" efforts to steal US artificial intelligence technology. The charges were made Thursday in a post on X by White House science and technology chief Michael»»»
Oil Rises on Concern Over Escalating Middle East Tensions
Oil rose on Friday on concerns of a renewed military escalation in the Middle East after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and a lack of progress in re-opening the key waterway. Navigation through the strait, which before the war carried about a fifth»»»
Gas supply to be suspended for a day on Isakeev Street in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Natural gas supply will be temporarily suspended for 24 hours on Isakeev Street in Bishkek, the press service of Bishkekgaz reported. According to the company, the outage will take place from April 27 to April 28 due to maintenance work on a medium-pressure gas pipeline. Gas supply will be halted i»»»
Sofia Mayor: Terminal 3 of Sofia Airport Could Become Symbol of Returning to Bulgaria
The project for the construction of a new Terminal 3 at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport is among the largest infrastructure investments planned in Bulgaria in the coming years. The new terminal should become a symbol of people returning to Bulgaria and of the opportunities for development in the capital»»»
QFA Awards announces voting process for season honours
Doha, Qatar: The Board of Trustees of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) Awards has announced the start of the voting process for the 2025–2026 season awards, covering key individual and team categories in domestic football. The awards include Best Player, Best Coach, Best Under-23 Player and Bes»»»
Chdia claims Qatar Gold Sword as Sovereign Spirit wins Gold Trophy
Doha, Qatar: Chdia produced a commanding display in the Gr 1 Purebred Arabian contest over 2000m, powering to victory for Wathnan Racing to claim the Qatar Gold Sword at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. H E Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani awarded the Qatar Gold Sword. H E Sheikh Jassim bin Tamim Al-»»»
Judge orders release of Boulder attack suspect's family - UPI.com
A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials to release the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, who is accused of attacking a group of people demonstrating in support of the release of Israeli hostages in June 2025. File Photo Courtesy of Boulder Police Department/UPI | License Photo »»»
Show up to lead: Debanjali Kamstra
Leadership demands accessibility to people, and being present when it matters most defines its true strength, highlighted Debanjali Kamstra, Founder and Managing Director, Veloche Group, during a fireside chat at the Limitless forum. Also Read: Limitless opens with focus on leadership, resilienceAl»»»
Man barricades inside Athens home before domestic violence arrest
Police arrested a 55-year-old man Friday after he barricaded himself inside his home in the Athens suburb of Neos Kosmos following an alleged domestic violence incident involving his elderly mother, authorities said. According to public broadcaster ERT, the incident began Thursday after 6 p.m., whe»»»
Qatar to clash with El Salvador in World Cup warm-up in Los Angeles
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on El Salvador in an international friendly at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, the Qatar Football Association announced yesterday, as Al Annabi continue their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match forms part of a crucial overseas training camp designed to»»»
Israelis express mixed views on Lebanon talks
Residents in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv expressed mixed views on talks between Israel and Lebanon, with opinions ranging from calls for diplomacy to deep skepticism over Hezbollah’s role. “I always believe that you can talk, but you have to be prepared for war,” said Ben Kurtzer, a Jerusalem resident. »»»
Italian peacekeepers replace Jesus statue wrecked by Israeli soldiers
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Thursday thanked Italian peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon for donating a new crucifix to the village of Debel after the original was destroyed by an Israeli soldier in an incident that drew international criticism. Meloni said images showing the crucifix be»»»
Lusail International Circuit wraps up enhanced Mixed Training Day
Doha, Qatar: The Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has concluded a standout edition of its Mixed Training Day, drawing more than 1200 participants onto its iconic 5.38 km track in a fully enhanced and integrated sports and wellness experience. The event represents a significant evolution of the co»»»
Fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan rising, remain lower than in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan - | 24.KG
The Antimonopoly Regulation Service of Kyrgyzstan analyzed the cost of fuel and lubricants in the EAEU countries and neighboring states and explained the reasons for price variations within the country. Kyrgyzstan compared to EAEU and neighboring countries As of April 23, the cost of gasoline and d»»»