Bucharest is set to receive a loan tranche of almost €266 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to upgrade the urban tram network. The city will use the financing to renovate around 50 kilometres of tram tracks. It will also introduce new tram vehicles and upgrade depots to increase speed»»»

April 22, the Valdai Discussion Club opened the third recruitment round for its “Valdai – New Generation” project — a community of young but already accomplished researchers specializing in contemporary world politics, economics, and social relations. Participants will have the opportunity to publi»»»

Manila: The global race for microchips and AI hardware is reshaping Southeast Asia. Manila’s move to join "Pax Silica" and help build a 16.2-km2 "free zone" in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) forms part of a catch-up industrial strategy. The plan: Align the country towards advanced supply chains »»»

Saudi billionaire Al-Waleed bin Talal has sold his remaining stake in Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox Inc., according to Bloomberg. Bin Talal had been a shareholder in Murdoch’s companies for about 20 years, the news agency added. The Saudi prince began investing in Fox News in 1997 and was one o»»»

Public Service Centers of Kyzmat state institution will continue to operate as usual during the May holidays. The state institution’s press service reported. According to it, from May 1 to 10, 2026, including holidays and weekends, the centers will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This schedule »»»

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesHow farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfallJosh AxelrodThe war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops? https://p.dw.com/p/5BqbIWhat can farmers do when fer»»»

ConflictsJapanHormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategyJulian Ryall in TokyoThe Strait of Hormuz blockade has shaken Tokyo and Seoul, highlighting their dependence on maritime trade for essential goods including food and fuel. https://p.dw.com/p/5CaNZJapan gets more than 90% of it»»»

NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets, possibly offering clarity about how many could b»»»

Extreme heat is pushing global agrifood systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods and health of more than a billion people, according to a new report by the UN's food and weather agencies. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (»»»

At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the count»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose on Wednesday as global bullion gained following easing geopolitical tensions after a US move to extend a ceasefire with Iran. In Dubai, 24-carat gold climbed to Dh573.00 per gram in both morning and afternoon trade, up from Dh565.00 yesterday. The 22-carat variant r»»»

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seen here in April 2024, celebrated an appeals court ruling on Tuesday in favor of Senate Bill 10, which mandates public schools to display the Ten Commandments in all classrooms. Pool File Photo by Justin Lane/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- A U.S. appeals »»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Motorists in the UAE are being urged to stay vigilant after Ras Al Khaimah Police warned of a surge in fake car insurance advertisements circulating on social media. The authority said the scams are designed to deceive vehicle owners and drivers by offering unrealistically low insur»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Government Enablement in Abu Dhabi has issued the Executive Regulations of Law No. (8) of 2025 concerning Human Resources in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The regulations outline a set of conditions and controls governing employee selection, appointment, and promotion, ensu»»»

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council Prosecutors Chamber unanimously decided on Wednesday to ask Deputy Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova to grant her consent to be designated acting prosecutor general. The decision comes in the wake of Borislav Sarafov's resignation as acting prosecutor general ea»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UKMTO says received a report of an incident 8NM west of Iran 22-04-2026 10:54 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran Demands Release of Touska Ves»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recorded a violation by a delivery company for advertising discounts without obtaining prior authorization. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that the company announced discounts without obtaining prior approval from the Department of»»»

Caretaker Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov told a press conference here on Wednesday that he expects the Prosecutors Chamber to appoint a new, legitimate acting prosecutor general, as this institution is the competent authority to do so. Earlier Wednesday, Sarafov resigned as acting Prosecutor G»»»

Over 7,800 tablets and more than six kilograms of powdered substances were found by customs officers of the Sofia Customs Territorial Directorate in the luggage of passengers arriving from India, the Customs Agency reported on Wednesday. At around 9:00 a.m. on April 16, customs officers at the Sofi»»»

Tunis, April 21 (TAP) — The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of journalist Mounir Mounastiri, who died on Tuesday after a long illness.In a statement, the SNJT said the late journalist worked...»»»

Military personnel and equipment from the 61st Stryama Mechanized Brigade of the Bulgarian Land Forces, along with Italian troops from the Multinational Battlegroup, will travel on April 22 and 23 along the national road network to take part in a planned exercise, the Ministry of Defence reported. »»»

The Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) expressed its concern about the lack of staff for the upcoming opening of 100 new outpatient clinics in the country as stated in a position of the professional organization, published on the BMA website on Wednesday. In their statement, BMA says that they sup»»»

The Chair of the Council of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions in Bulgaria, Prof. Dr. Miglena Temelkova, sent an official letter on Wednesday to the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, congratulating it on its convincing election victory and expressing the readiness of the rectors for a construct»»»

Doha, Qatar: As additional flights are being introduced and airline partners make gradual return to Qatar's airspace, Hamad International Airport (HIA) has compiled a list of most common questions to provide passengers with latest information. The list compiled on April 21, 2026, gives information »»»

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Tunis, April 22 (TAP) —The weather will be foggy near the northeastern coasts in the morning, with passing clouds over the rest of the regions. These clouds will gradually become thicker in the afternoon over the western highlands of the north and...»»»