The Bucharest Court of Appeal on Wednesday suspended the decision of the National Audiovisual Council (CNA) to withdraw the licence of Realitatea Plus television channel, a measure initially imposed for failure to pay fines applied between January 2024 and September 2025."The request for suspension»»»

International uncertainty, the reduction in the value of holiday vouchers and the earlier calendar timing of Easter have changed tourist behaviour, with travellers no longer booking holidays in advance but opting instead for last-minute deals, Adrian Voican, vice-president of the National Associati»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Wednesday that the Ministers of Health and Finance will travel to the United States next week to begin negotiations with Pfizer, following the court ruling against Romania in the case concerning the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines. He added that Romania will also r»»»

Romania will introduce strict rules for recruitment agencies, and the employment of foreign workers will be aligned with the real needs of the economy, Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Irineu Darau said in a post published on his Facebook page on Wednesday."We will »»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday that next week the lists of commercial companies that have obtained ATRs (Technical Connection Approvals) will be made public, in the context in which the Government intends to impose stricter rules for granting these approvals, with the aim of acc»»»

President Nicusor Dan declared on Wednesday that, beyond the political battles, "which are inherent", Romania needs a collaboration between institutions in order to attract as much money as possible from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).Nicusor Dan was asked, in a press conference, »»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Wednesday that the government is pursuing five strategic directions to develop Romania's electricity sector, aiming to lower prices and strengthen energy security. He noted that energy costs depend on both production capacity and market regulations. "We need to i»»»

The Save Romania Union (USR) believes that the appointments to the heads of the major prosecutor's offices should have been accompanied by a process that "unequivocally inspires trust and transparency" and claims that these "have the PSD mark" on them.USR reacted on Wednesday evening to President N»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Wednesday that "it is clear to everyone where the activity of the intelligence officers stops" and where prosecutors take over in corruption cases.He was asked, at a news conference at the Cotroceni Palace, if there will still be the SRI intelligence service - DNA anti»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated that the proposals for the heads of the major prosecutor's offices do not belong to the PSD and that he formed his own opinion about the candidates following discussions with dozens of prosecutors. He added he had not consulted the leaders of the governing coalition reg»»»

President Nicusor Dan announced on Wednesday, during a press conference, that he has signed the decrees appointing the heads of the major prosecution offices, with the sole rejection concerning the nomination of Gill-Julien Grigore-Iacobici.On Tuesday, Justice Minister Radu Marinescu submitted to P»»»

The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI), through the National Cyberint Center, took part alongside the international intelligence community in Operation Masquerade, which dismantled an attack infrastructure made up of routers used by the Russian cyber actor APT28/Fancy Bear, attributed to the GRU.T»»»

Romania's President Nicusor Dan on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, noting that weeks of conflict have affected energy and food costs."I welcome the agreement between the United States and Iran to establish a ceasefire, and we are grateful to Pakistan and other regio»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli strikes on a number of southern Lebanese toens including Qlaileh, Harouf and Kawnin 09-04-2026 09:48»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Prime Minister declares Thursday a national day of mourning for the martyrs and wounded of the Israeli attacks, and ordered the cl»»»

The Association of Specialized Roadside Assistance Providers in Bulgaria staged a protest on Thursday, parking tow trucks on both sides of the Sofia Ring Road between Kazichene and Tsarigradsko Shose, without blocking the road. Protesters carried signs reading "We Are Not Thieves" and "When Are We »»»

Oil rose again to above $97 a barrel and Asian stocks were trading lower Thursday on skepticism over a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. Investors were closely watching whether a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was already slipping after a round of deadly Israeli stri»»»

The trouble started with a beautiful photo. Social media was soon awash with the lovely view of Japan's snow-capped Mount Fuji looming over a red pagoda and the short-lived cherry blossoms that herald the approach of spring. Tourists wanting a similar shot soon packed this peaceful town at the foot»»»

Russia’s federal budget deficit widened sharply in the first quarter as oil and gas revenues fell steeply, with economists warning that a price surge linked to the Iran conflict has yet to feed through into state finances. (chart) »»»

Mount Everest is seen from an aircraft over Nepal in 2013. Jim Whittaker, the first U.S. man to reach the summit of Mount Everest, died Tuesday at the age of 97. File Photo by Narendra Shrestha/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- Jim Whittaker, the first citizen of the United States to reach the top of Mount Ever»»»

Daily satellite observations have revealed a continued nighttime brightening globally due to artificial lighting, with important regional variations including a surge in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia alongside a deliberate dimming in Europe driven by concerns over energy conservation and li»»»

Police say they have broken a gang that allegedly scammed motorists in western Athens who stopped to help people in cars that had ostensibly broken down. A police statement said three foreign nationals aged 32, 48 and 61 were arrested near Omonia Square in central Athens on Sunday on suspicion of h»»»

A 53-year-old man with a criminal record was detained after police discovered more than EUR 40,000 at his home during a specialized operation in Lovech Region (North Central Bulgaria), acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said in a Facebook post. According to Kandev, the operati»»»

Bulgaria is bracing for an increase in disinformation activity in the run-up to the parliamentary elections on April 19, with authorities warning of coordinated attempts to influence voters and destabilize public trust. Acting Deputy Foreign Minister Velizar Shalamanov said institutions are already»»»

A Thai court has fined a man $300 after he broke into the enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, the zoo director said Wednesday. Moo Deng -- whose name translates as "bouncy pork" -- has gained global attention thanks to social media videos showing her adorab»»»

Singapore: Gold prices stabilized on Thursday as investors remained cautious, awaiting clearer signals on ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, ahead of key US inflation data due later today. Spot gold was steady at $4,715.42 per ounce, while US gold futures for June delivery fell 0.8»»»

Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Thursday said it fired rockets towards Israel in response to its "violation" of the US-Iran truce agreement. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Israel's massive attacks in Lebanon as the ceasefire appeared to hang by a thread. Follow our liv»»»

Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky says that when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally made a statement on the US-Iran ceasefire, he failed to “address the fact that Israel has not achieved any of its stated war goals, which included regime change in Iran, the destruction o»»»

As part of its 10-point proposal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran is pushing for ongoing control over the vital Strait of Hormuz – including charging what officials suggest could be as much as $2 million per ship to help the country rebuild its bombed-out infrastructure and maintain c»»»

Dubai: UAE authorities have issued safety warnings and revised speed limits as a low-pressure system brings unsettled weather and scattered rainfall to the country, a condition expected to persist through Monday. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) confirmed on Thursday that an extension of su»»»

A wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday, authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued. The male wolf -- born in 2024 and weighing about 30 kilograms - escaped from a zoo at a theme park in Daejeon, about 150 kilome»»»

Dakar, Senegal: The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar yesterday, nearly a month after the body’s shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco. Patrice Motsepe announced the trip at the end of March, stating that he would travel to Se»»»

Clouds and rain are forecast for much of the country Thursday, with high winds in the Ionian Sea, some light snowfall in northeastern mountainous areas and an overall drop in temperature. Rain is expected in the eastern and northern mainland and in the Aegean Sea, with storms potentially hitting th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) will host the Electronic Qatar Stars League (E-QSL), set to take place from April 20 to 22, 2026. A total of 12 teams from the 2025-2026 Qatar Stars League season will take part, and the official draw saw the teams being divided into two groups of six each.»»»

Monte Carlo: Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round yesterday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin. Medevdev completely unravelled against Berrettini after missing two break points in the opening gam»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd and Al Rayyan launched their campaigns in the 2025–2026 Qatar Basketball Cup with strong performances, securing important victories in the quarter-finals at Al Rayyan Club Hall yesterday. In the first game, Al Sadd showcased its readiness to contend for the title, defeating Al »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai eased slightly on Thursday morning, giving up a small portion of the gains seen earlier this week as global markets weighed fragile geopolitical signals against shifting rate expectations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat rate st»»»

British Foreign ‌Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and gas, must be toll-free, countering a push by Iran to control the vital waterway. Iran has ‌said it ‌wants to charge fees ‌for ⁠ships to pass »»»

A Syrian man accused of crimes against humanity denied dozens of charges of torture and sexual violence in the opening of his trial in the Netherlands on Wednesday, according to AP. The 58-year-old, identified only as Rafiq al Q. due to Dutch privacy regulations, claimed he was being conspired agai»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law ratifying the agreement with the government of Oman. The document waives visas for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The agreements reached enshrine the right to visa-free entry, exit, and transit for holders of diplomatic and service pa»»»

Kyrgyzstan significantly tightened liability measures for harming wildlife, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision reported. According to the ministry, the resolution was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. The document provides for a substantial increa»»»

The World Bank has slashed its 2026 growth forecast for Middle East economies, saying overall GDP growth in ⁠the region is expected to slow from an estimated 3.6% in January to 1.8% for 2026. The closure of the strategic ⁠Strait of Hormuz, and destruction ⁠of energy and public infrastructure, had d»»»

As Donald Trump threatened to wipe out an entire civilisation in Iran ahead of his latest deadline for Tehran to open up the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar's foreign ministry official warned that the world was nearing a point beyond which the war would be out of anyone's control. Oil markets continue to b»»»

A two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran on Wednesday led to a steep drop in oil prices and a rebound in Asian and European equities. In this edition, we see what the various stakeholders are saying the deal means for the future of the Hormuz Strait through which a fifth of»»»

Construction of Min-Oruk — Samarkandek road continues in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the region, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, inspected the progress of the road construction, his press service reported. The head of the region met with construction workers and local gov»»»

Bulgaria recorded the fastest annual increase in industrial producer prices among EU member states in February, Eurostat data showed on April 8, underlining persistent cost pressures in the bloc's newest eurozone member. I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Shagraan delivered a commanding performance to land the Msheireb Cup for owner-trainer Saeed Mohammed Shafi Al Shafi at the Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Positioned comfortably in midfield for most of the race, the six-year-old bay gelding unleashed a powerful turn of foot in the hom»»»

Doha, Qatar: The shares in Qatar’s stock market witnessed a notable bounce-bank as the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged 376.67 points or 3.66%, yesterday to close at 10,662.33 points. Global markets reacted quickly to the announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with »»»

Wars cause large and persistent economic losses in countries where fighting takes place, with output declining by roughly 7% over five years on average, and economic scars lasting for more than a decade, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in research released on Wednesday. The IMF examined »»»