Abu Dhabi: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new initiative that expands the range of expenses eligible for value-added tax (VAT) refunds for UAE nationals building new homes, in a move aimed at supporting families and reducing construction costs. Get updated faster and for FREE: Downl»»»

Kyrgyzstan will receive a $50 million loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to support small and medium-sized businesses. The agreement was approved by the Parliament’s Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration. According to Deputy Finance Minister Nurbek Akz»»»

BUNIA: At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, authorities said. Attacks on health workers from angry residents, skepticism among some locals and armed conflict in hot spots continue to challenge efforts to s»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product expanded by 3 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, supported by growth across all major economic activities, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, both oil and non-oil activities»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Mansour Al-Mushaiti witnessed the signing of 13 agreements and memoranda of understanding worth SR4.8 billion ($1.28 billion) between Saudi and Russian entities on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The»»»

The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on. Pakistan has been mediating between the United States and Iran to end the months-long conflict, with Tehran insisting that any d»»»

Damascus, June 9 (SANA) African diplomats accredited to Damascus underscored the importance of strengthening ties with Syria and expanding cooperation in economic, cultural and development fields during an Africa Day event in the Syrian capital.Speaking on behalf of African diplomatic missions at t»»»

Misrata Chamber of Commerce (MCC) and Genoa (Italy) Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Construction, and Agriculture, signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday. The MoU aims to strengthen economic cooperation and expand partnership opportunities between the two sides. The signing took place during»»»

London: British pharmaceutical group GSK said Tuesday it had agreed to buy Nuvalent, a Boston-based company focused on cancer treatments, for $10.6 billion. The deal includes three lung cancer therapies currently in their testing phase, GSK said in a statement. Two of the treatments "are potential »»»

Russian strikes killed four people and wounded 10 others in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, according to local officials. The attack hit the city of Chuguiv, causing fires, damaging residential buildings and vehicles, and adding to a surge in civilian casualties amid intensified fighting in »»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a law introducing amendments to several legislative acts on road safety. The document, adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh on April 15, significantly increases liability for traffic violations, particularly for driving under the influence of alcohol. One of the key changes»»»

The real estate market in Stara Zagora has begun showing clear signs of cooling after a prolonged period of rapid growth, with uncertainty surrounding Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro and increasing living costs prompting many potential buyers to delay property purchases, BNR reports According to Kr»»»

DUBAI: A recent report looking into the death of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil has found that Israeli forces allegedly prevented ambulance crews from reaching her for nearly four hours following an Israeli airstrike. Khalil, a 43-year-old correspondent for the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, was re»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to press on with Israel's military campaign in Lebanon, despite a warning from Iran that any such action would prompt the Islamic republic to take "severe" measures in response. "The IDF will continue to operate in Lebanon against the terrorist organiz»»»

The hunt for a black bear spotted more than a dozen times in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya continued on Tuesday as all 94 municipal primary and middle schools were closed for a second straight day. The adult bear, with an estimated weight of about 100 kg (220 lbs), was last seen early on Tuesday »»»

The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on. Pakistan has been mediating between the United States and Iran to end the months-long conflict, with Tehran insisting that any d»»»

DUBAI: Rapper Saint Levant delivered an emotional tribute to Palestine during his debut performance in Sydney as he used the stage to reflect on identity, displacement and cultural pride. The artist, widely known for blending Arabic, French and English influences, spoke about the importance of repr»»»

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday afternoon, shaking buildings in Havana and Florida as far north as Orlando. No injuries or damage was reported. The quake struck at a depth of 26 kilometers (16 miles) in waters just west of the capital, according to the US Geological Su»»»

Spending on nuclear weapons by the world's nine nuclear-armed states rose ‌by almost a fifth in 2025 to $119 billion, a report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said on Tuesday. The 19% increase from 2024 ⁠produced the highest expenditure on nuclear weapons since the campaign»»»

OSLO: Norway: The world saw the highest number of state conflicts since the Second World War in 2025, a Norwegian study said on Tuesday, warning of a surge in attacks targeting civilians. The annual “Conflict Trends” report from the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) said 65 conflicts involving a»»»

Damascus, June 9 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said on Monday that Syria views Africa as “a key partner in building a more balanced and just world” based on respect for sovereignty and non-interference, while stressing the need for stronger cooperation to address shared ec»»»

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that negotiators were in the "final throes" of talks for a peace deal in the Middle East, after Iran and Israel halted fresh hostilities that threatened to reignite the months-long war. Trump has repeatedly said that a peace agreement with Tehran is imminent, »»»

Rescuers searched ruined buildings in the southern Philippines on Tuesday to ensure no one was still trapped a day after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in a half-century killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 20,000. Only four people were considered missing on offici»»»

Overdue payments in Romania's consolidated general government budget increased by 8.9% in April 2026, reaching 769.1 million lei, up from 706 million lei in the previous month, according to data published on the Ministry of Finance's website .Arrears outstanding for more than 90 days rose by 24.8%,»»»

The Competition Council's decision on ROBOR risks deeply destabilizing the financial and regulatory architecture in Romania, believes economic consultant Adrian Negrescu. According to him, the first, but ' extremely dangerous' side effect is the installation of an acute state of nervousness in the »»»

Romania’s Competition Council President, Bogdan Chiritoiu, has defended the authority’s landmark decision to fine ten ...»»»

Exim Banca Romaneasca announced it will challenge in court the Competition Council's decision issued in the investigation into the banks' conduct in the money-market fixing process, arguing it has operated in full compliance with National Bank of Romania (BNR) regulations."Exim Banca Romaneasca fir»»»

BRD-Groupe Societe Generale SA has firmly rejected the Competition Council's decision to fine ten banks in connection with the ROBOR-setting procedure and warned that it will use all available legal avenues to challenge the ruling, according to a press release sent on Monday."BRD has taken note of »»»

Prosecutor General Cristina Chiriac on Monday opened the Strengthening U.S.-Romanian Transnational Cooperation on Combatting Organized Crime programme, held in Constanta on June 8-10.The Prosecutor General's Office said Chiriac thanked the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Overseas Prosecutori»»»

Banca Transilvania announced in a press release that it will challenge in court the sanction imposed in the ROBOR investigation, arguing that the decision lacks a proper basis and that it will defend its reputation through all available legal means.CEC Bank considers the Competition Council's decis»»»

Defence Minister Radu Miruta, who is also serving as interim Minister of Transport, on Sunday rejected reports circulating online and in part of the media claiming that six oil tankers on EU and US sanctions lists had operated in the Port of Constanta."There is a great deal of discussion and someti»»»

Prime minister-designate Eugen Tomac expressed confidence on Monday, after talks with Save Romania Union (USR) leaders, that USR would support the cabinet he intends to propose in Parliament."I hope our colleagues in USR will show a great sense of responsibility. Beyond their legitimate reasons for»»»

AUR (opposition) spokesperson, MP Stefanita Avramescu, said on Monday that the current consultations to support the Tomac government represent ' a testing of the waters; in Parliament and this his party will not participate in them. He specified that AUR's position remains unchanged. ' We cannot su»»»

Social-democrat (PSD – former partner in coalition with PNL and USR) President Sorin Grindeanu declared on Monday that during official consultations at Cotroceni Palace he told President Nicusor Dan that he could try to form a parliamentary majority and was not running away from it, but he could no»»»

Prime minister-designate Eugen Tomac said on Monday, after talks with PSD leaders, that he is considering creating a deputy prime minister position to oversee Romania's digitalisation programme."We are even considering creating a deputy prime minister position that would coordinate the digitalisati»»»

Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac said on Monday, after a meeting with National Liberal Party (PNL) leaders, that he places great hope in a fair and honest assessment, in line with the expectations of Romanian citizens, so that the National Liberal Party will grant him a vote of confidence.He sa»»»

Interim prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Monday that, at the meeting with Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac, things were said "directly," "without hesitation," adding that from the National Liberal Party's (PNL) perspective, a Government which does not rely on explicit political support is no»»»

Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac started on Monday a series of political consultations with parliamentary parties in view of securing parliamentary endorsement for the Government he is set to propose. Eugen Tomac said that he expects to finalise his list of ministerial nominees by Wednesday at »»»

Two illegal tube wells were found in the Baba Alino area near Varna, Black Sea Region Basin Directorate head Yavor Dimitrov said on Tuesday. The inspection into the water supply of the complex, built by the Ukrainian corporation KUB, was prompted by Varna Regional Governor Mario Smarkov. He specifi»»»

Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nataliya Efremova and China’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Wang Xiaoping signed a Letter of Intent, the Ministry’s press office announced on Tuesday. The document establishes a framework for bilateral cooperation in the areas of labour, employ»»»

As part of our new series of interviews with professionals in the local communication industry, BR sat down with Alina Galeriu-Olteanu, Owner Galeriu & Partners PR, and talked about the agency, challenges, consultancy, influencer marketing, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and leadership. By Romanit»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has reviewed a series of future projects aimed at expanding the use of artificial intelligence across the judicial system and notary services, as part of efforts to improve efficiency and enhance smart government services. Get updated faster and f»»»

Saudi Arabia has offered five football clubs to private investors as part of its Sports Clubs Investment and Privatisation Project, the Ministry of Sport and the National Centre for Privatization & PPP (NCP) said. The move is aimed at expanding private-sector participation in the Kingdom's sports i»»»

Wellington: New Zealand authorities evacuated hundreds of residents from waterfront homes in the capital, Wellington, after coastal areas were battered by storm surges reaching nearly 11 meters in height, accompanied by strong winds that caused widespread disruption to transportation and services. »»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli army on Tuesday called on residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas to evacuate ahead of expected strikes. “Urgent warning to the residents of the city of Tyre, including the Christian quarter, and the camps and surrounding neighborhoods,” read»»»

The ferry glides from one bank of northern Italy's Adda River to the other, guided by a cable and pulled by currents, offering harried commuters five minutes of serenity and an alternate route now that a bridge closure has backed up traffic. Called “Leonardo’s Ferry,” the mechanism of the so-called»»»

China's export growth accelerated in May, buoyed by robust demand for chips, autos and other high-tech goods fueling the global AI boom, providing policymakers some relief as energy price shocks from the Iran conflict weigh on broader demand. A surge in global AI investment has helped the world's t»»»

DUBAI: Yemen’s Ministry of Electricity and Energy said it had coordinated with Saudi Arabia to secure emergency fuel supplies to sustain power generation amid worsening electricity shortages in Aden and Hadramout. The ministry said urgent fuel shipments, including diesel and mazut fuel oil, would b»»»

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Health has warned against using unscientific diets as a substitute for prescribed and supervised medical treatment. “The warning comes in response to documented cases in which individuals suffered adverse health effects after discontinuing insulin or other diabetes medicatio»»»

Victor Wembanyama helped the San Antonio Spurs reignite the NBA Finals on Monday with a win over the New York Knicks, while US President Donald Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden drew boos from fans and prompted an extensive security operation around the arena. US President Donald Trump wa»»»