Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to His Excellency Dr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, on the death of former President Francisco Guterres.»»»

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes kil»»»

Dubai: Mosques across the UAE will devote Friday's sermon on June 25, 2026, to addressing the dangers of drug abuse, calling on worshippers to help combat narcotics through prevention, awareness and community responsibility. According to an announcement by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, »»»

The Government of India on Thursday clarified that a passport has never been treated as proof of citizenship. It also said there has been no recent change in policy, nor any such decision taken in the past 12 years. The clarification comes amid political debate triggered by recent remarks from the »»»

An international entomological expedition near the southwestern village of Vlahi in the Kresna Gorge area has already collected about 300 target butterfly species, whose genomes are set to be sequenced for the first time, said the National Museum of Natural History with the Bulgarian Academy of Sci»»»

France on Wednesday experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947, the national weather agency said, breaking a record set just a day earlier. Around 44 million of the nearly 67 million people in France are currently under the highest red alert level for heat. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago»»»

Damascus, June 25 (SANA) Syrian officials and German development agencies met in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss aligning future development cooperation with Syria’s recovery priorities, focusing on infrastructure rehabilitation, public services and institutional capacity building. The consultatio»»»

Building renewable capacities as large as possible is the only realistic way to reduce the price of energy, by exerting pressure on the marginal market cost, said Cristian Dragomir, CEO of Waldevar Energy, at the ...»»»

The Ukrainian company Biopharma, the largest manufacturer of plasma-derived medicines in Eastern Europe, plans to open a factory in Arad, Romania, by the end of 2027, with total investments of €85 million in the first phase, company president Kostiantin Iefimenko told Interfax-Ukraine, as reported »»»

The Romanian state has expressed its intention to exercise, through the National Administration of State Reserves and Special Issues (ANRSPS), its legal right of first refusal for the natural gas from the Neptun Deep offshore project in the Black Sea that Hungary is seeking to purchase. As a ...»»»

Romania strengthened its position as an electricity exporter during the first four months of 2026, driven by increased renewable energy production. However, the country also recorded significant rises in imports of natural gas, petroleum products and coal, indicating a growing dependence on externa»»»

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, followed by about 20 aftershocks, were reported by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez Key information:The most affected areas include Venezuela's capital Caracas, as well as the states of Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo, and FalconInfrastruct»»»

ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russia is waiting for Armenia to make a decision on the country's participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), either it stays or prefers a different scenario, Russian Permanent Representative to the CSTO Viktor Vasilyev told Sputnik. "To make a de»»»

Energy prices in Europe are too high and, in Romania, they are even higher when measured against purchasing power, President of the Federation of the Association of Utility Companies in Romania (ACUE) and E.ON CEO Volker Raffel told an industry event on Thursday."Energy prices in Europe are too hig»»»

Authorities are seeking solutions to strike a balance between energy security in fuel supply and maintaining control mechanisms that keep prices affordable for the population and industry, Secretary of State with the Ministry of Energy Cristian Busoi said on last Thursday.'We are also assessing the»»»

The government approved on Thursday the launch of negotiations and the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Serbia to facilitate the exchange of information on the Djerdap 3 pumped-storage hydropower project, with Romania set to support its development under conditions that reflect the int»»»

Strabag will build a 4.42 MWp photovoltaic park and a 4.73 MWh battery-storage system at Iasi Airport, the construction company announced on Friday.According to the company, the project will increase the airport's energy independence and reduce its carbon emissions.The Building Construction team of»»»

OMV Petrom has commissioned a new aromatics production unit at its Petrobrazi refinery following an investment of approximately 140 million euros, the company informed on Monday."We are expanding our processing capacity for products that can be used as feedstock in the petrochemical industry, there»»»

Ukrainian amputees affected by the war are receiving custom-made prosthetic limbs in Budapest in as little as 24 hours thanks to a major international humanitarian initiative that combines Saudi funding, Hungarian expertise and volunteer medical teams. The programme, launched by Saudi Arabia’s King»»»

When oil prices fall while fuel prices rise, Romania becomes a unique case in Europe due to a government measure that was presented as a consumer protection tool, according to an analysis published on Tuesday by Dumitru Chisalita, President of the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI).'Recently, Pet»»»

Romania will certainly be the largest natural gas producer in the European Union (EU), but this also comes with very significant obligations, said Ionut-Sorin Banciu, Vice-President of the National Authority for Mining, Petroleum and Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide (ANRMPSG), on Tuesday at a s»»»

Electrica has signed an EPC contract for the development of the "Satu Mare 3" photovoltaic project, with an installed capacity of approximately 62.5 MWp, the contract value being approximately 27.9 million euros, excluding VAT, the company informs in a press release."Electrica announces the complet»»»

Electrica Energy Company was designated the winner of the public tender for the cogeneration project in Craiova, the company informed in a report submitted to the Bucharest Stock Exchange."Electrica informs investors and shareholders that it was designated the winner of the public tender procedure »»»

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Democratic Bulgaria insists that the Finance Minister withdraw the proposed draft budget and revise it, MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters in Parliament on Thursday. The party is calling for a budget deficit of no more than 3% and no additional spending. “This budget lacks any meaningful reforms, and»»»

Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had "demolished" Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases »»»

Doha, Qatar: Faculty, researchers, students, and academic leaders from Northwestern University in Qatar joined communication scholars from around the world at the 76th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, held recently in Cape Town, South Africa. Centred on the theme, “C»»»

Dubai: Air India Express will launch direct flights connecting Guwahati with Dubai and Abu Dhabi from August 2026, becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with West Asia. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Guwahati-Dubai service will begin on Au»»»

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims that it was responsible for distributing a diplomatic note connected to a private visit by members of North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski’s family to Bulgaria. Further reading: North Macedonia Demands Apology from Bulgaria ov»»»

JAKARTA (Sputnik) - Indonesia is ready to increase its purchases of Russian oil, with a supply agreement already signed, Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said on Thursday. "As for the volumes, they can be increased. I still need to review the details of the agree»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump has requested $87.6 billion in additional funding from Congress, including for needs related to the operation against Iran, according to the official letter from Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget to US Hous»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that it had prevented a terrorist attack in a courthouse in the city of Mariupol and detained a Russian citizen, who was acting on the orders of the Ukrainian special services. "The illegal activity of a Russian citizen »»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, warned on Thursday against attempts to impose new geopolitical realities on GCC countries through a treacherous aggression, saying such actions would undermine, rather than promote, long-term regional stability. In a post on X, Gar»»»

Dubai: The GCC is set for another weekend of contrasting summer weather, with the UAE expecting showers and slightly cooler conditions, while Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar brace for scorching temperatures, blowing dust and rough seas, according to national meteorological authorities. The UAE will »»»

Turkey’s Erdogan administration is engaged in a dual-track campaign of meticulous aesthetic curation and intensive domestic policing in preparation for Ankara’s hosting of the upcoming 2026 Nato Summit, an occasion set to feature the participation of US President Donald Trump, local media reports s»»»

The chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Restaurants, Richard Alibegov, said on Bulgarian TV that a targeted negative campaign is being conducted against Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts, arguing that it does not reflect the actual situation on the ground. He stressed that tourist numbers in June a»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev defended the government’s position on Bulgaria’s public finances, arguing that the country’s placement under the European Union’s excessive deficit procedure should not be viewed as an extraordinary or alarming development. Responding to a ques»»»

Turkey’s Erdogan administration is engaged in a dual-track campaign of meticulous aesthetic curation and intensive domestic policing in preparation for Ankara’s hosting of the upcoming 2026 Nato Summit, an occasion set to feature the participation of US President Donald Trump, local media reports s»»»

This year’s St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russia’s premier investment conference, was considered a flop as few international companies bothered to make the trip. However, thousands of delegates flocked to the northern capital from the Global South as the third stage of Russian»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced that the inaugural edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Doha triathlon will take place from March 18 to 20, 2027 at Old Doha Port, marking another milestone in Qatar’s growing international sports events calendar and further reinforcing the country’s position as a leading »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Department of E-Learning and Digital Solutions, has announced the launch of Digital Citizenship courses through the Qatar Education System, targeting fifth-grade primary students and eighth-grade preparatory students. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announces its new minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programmes, setting the minimum high school average at 75 percent, with the changes set to take effect starting in the Fall 2027 semester. Under the updated requirements, the minimum admission aver»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the 28th meeting of Their Excellencies the Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Justice in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh. The Qatari delegation to the meeting was headed by Un»»»

Dubai: Dubai has reached its highest position ever in the Global Financial Centres Index after another year of strong expansion in the Dubai International Financial Centre, where the number of regulated firms crossed the 1,000 mark for the first time. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Mozambique HE Daniel Francisco Chapo, on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Dubai: Philippine authorities say they have prevented a potential school attack in Leyte after an online threat was flagged to officials, triggering a rapid security response involving law enforcement agencies. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Philippine Senator Bam Aquino alerted him around »»»

CAIRO — Elsewedy Electric will invest more than $200 million in three strategic industrial projects in Egypt aimed at expanding domestic production of copper and aluminium products, strengthening industrial supply chains and increasing export-oriented manufacturing as global demand for critical ind»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lulu Hypermarket has marked a major milestone in Qatar as its Happiness Loyalty Programme surpassed 1 million members, reflecting the strong trust and loyalty of its customers. The milestone was celebrated in the presence of President of the Central Municipal Council Mohammed bin Ali A»»»