Doha, Qatar: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced ASPETAR, one of the world's foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals, as its official medical partner of all major AFC club competitions as well as several national team competitions through to June 2029. The AFC General »»»

The latest assessments from the International Monetary Fund signal that the ongoing Middle East conflict has evolved into a systemic economic shock, disrupting energy markets, trade corridors, and financial stability across multiple regions. Presenting the Fund’s regional outlook at the 2026 Spring»»»

Egypt’s stock market ended the 12–16 April 2026 week firmly higher, extending the rebound seen earlier in April as investors returned after the Sunday–Monday Easter and Sham El Nessim break to a market increasingly driven by improving geopolitical headlines and renewed confidence in the local listi»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in the launch ceremony of Sokuluk and Tuyuk small hydropower plants (HPPs) in Sokuluk district of Chui region. In his speech, he emphasized the country’s consistent policy of increasing the share of renewable energy sources. «The construction of small»»»

BusinessChinaHow China is reshaping the global chip industryNik MartinUS curbs on advanced chips pushed China to focus on its own semiconductor ecosystem. And while it trails at the very cutting edge, China's "good‑enough" technology is fast powering much of the global economy. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

King Charles will visit an exhibition dedicated to his late mother's fashion on Monday, the first in a number of events which the British royals will attend to mark what would have been the late Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday on Tuesday. Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning and longest-lived mon»»»

When David Henderson-Stewart first visited Russia's Raketa watch factory, its few remaining watchmakers were huddled in winter coats over vintage equipment. The British former lawyer knew nothing about watches, but his love of Soviet design led him to see potential in the ailing enterprise, which o»»»

Rome, April 20 (SANA) A Syrian delegation led by Agriculture Minister Amjad Badr is taking part in the 38th session of the Near East Regional Conference, held at the headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome. The conference is set to address challenges facin»»»

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku coast on April 20, the Asahi Shimbun reported. The »»»

A tsunami of 80cm was observed at Kuji port in Iwate Prefecture following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the Sanriku coast on April 20, with waves of up to 3m forecast for Pacific coastlines of Hokkaido and northern Japan, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported. »»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

Several Middle Eastern economies are expected to contract in 2026 in the wake of the war in Iran, which broke out in late February, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, reports Statista. »»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The threats in Eurasia are increasing significantly and this requires additional efforts from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "Those who are closely following the latest developments, threats in Eurasia ar»»»

The Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy, Architecture, and Construction of Kyrgyzstan has rejected the draft law «On the Fundamentals of Urban Development, Architectural, and Construction Activities.» Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and »»»

Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Sydykov, met with analysts from Moody’s during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., the ministry’s press service reported. According to the statement, the Kyrgyz side proposed that »»»

Russia said Monday it had arrested a German woman found with a homemade bomb in her backpack in what it alleged was a Ukrainian-hatched plot to blow up a security services facility in the south. Russia has arrested dozens of people throughout the four-year war, mostly its own citizens, on allegatio»»»

More than 60 nations are sending representatives to Brussels to discuss with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa stability, security and long-term peace in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, as global attention largely remains focused in the Middle East on the ongoing crises in Iran and Lebanon»»»

China has expressed concern over the "forced interception" by the US of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, urging relevant parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement in a responsible ‌manner. "The situation ‌in the Strait of ‌Hormuz ⁠is sensitive»»»

Dubai: Atlantis Dubai has temporarily paused a number of venues across Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, while maintaining strong visitor demand across its core dining portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move comes as part of what the operator descri»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Employers' Association Innovative Technologies (BRAIT) have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to expand collaboration in information sharing, innovation, and media development. The document, signed by BTA Director General Kirill Valchev and B»»»

HEADLINES The outcome of Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections dominates coverage across all types of media on Monday, including print, television and online outlets, with a particular focus on the reported performance of former president (2017-2026) and Progressive Bulgaria party leader Rumen Rade»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published preliminary results from the parliamentary elections held on April 19 based on 97.52% of tally sheets of the section election commissions processed at the constituency election commissions as at 12 p.m. on Monday. Following are the parties and coa»»»

Quneitra, April 20 (SANA) Israeli occupation forces detained two minors in old Bariqa village in Quneitra countryside following a pre-dawn incursion on Monday. SANA’s reporter said an Israeli military force entered the village after midnight, detaining the two civilians—both under 18—and transferri»»»

The Russia Army carried out a retaliatory group strike on facilities of Ukraine’s defense-industrial complex, as well as transport and airfield infrastructure used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. “Over the past 24 hours, in response to Ukra»»»

BELGRADE - In a phone call on Sunday evening, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic congratulated former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev on his coalition's win in the Bulgarian early parliamentary polls earlier in the day. "I congratulated Rumen Radev on the electoral success and victory in Bulgaria. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has issued a notice to Airmen (NOTAM) announcing the gradual resumption of operations for foreign airlines in the State of Qatar via Hamad International Airport. QCAA stated that this decision follows a comprehensive assessment of the situation, co»»»

Saudi Arabia’s economy has emerged as a model of resilience and crisis readiness, Central Bank Governor Ayman Alsayari said, citing steady progress under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform agenda. He stressed that continued implementation of the plan has helped protect the economy from regional shock»»»

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that the United States was not serious about pursuing diplomacy, citing what it called "violations" of their two-week ceasefire. "While claiming diplomacy and readiness for negotiations, the US is carrying out behaviors that do not in any way indicate seriousness»»»