Rome, April 13 (SANA) – The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned Monday that continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global crisis affecting food and agriculture, due to disruptions in energy and fertilizer supplies. According to Reuters, FAO Chief Economist Maximo T»»»

Egypt is moving to strengthen its rental housing market as part of broader efforts to address affordability challenges and make better use of a large stock of vacant residential units. The government’s plan to offer housing under a monthly rental system signals a shift towards more flexible solutio»»»

Deyaar for Construction and Development has announced plans to achieve sales of between EGP 2bn and EGP 3bn in 2026, supported by its growing portfolio of projects in West Cairo. The company said its strategy focuses on expanding its footprint in Egypt’s real estate market while maximising returns »»»

VRE Developments has announced the launch of its latest project, Town Center 2, in Shorouk City, marking a continued expansion of its portfolio in East Cairo. The company said the project reflects a strategic shift towards developments centred on operational functionality and long-term investment v»»»

A man being held for his wife's disappearance must be released or charged today by Bahamian police. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- Authorities in the Bahamas are facing a deadline to charge or release a man being held in connection with the disappearance of his wife»»»

Tunis, April 13 (TAP) - The Training and Decentralisation Support Centre hosted on Monday an information day organised by the General Authority for Foresight and Support to the Decentralisation Process, under the Ministry of the Interior, in...»»»

Tunis, April 13 (TAP) - Security officers are not above the law, Interior Minister Khaled Nouri said on Monday, during a plenary session at the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) to answer oral questions from MPs.He added “there is no...»»»

Singapore: Gold prices fell Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar and renewed inflation fears that overshadowed expectations of future interest rate cuts. Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to USD 4,734.50 an ounce, after hitting its lowest level since April 7 earlier in the session. US gold futures also »»»

The US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended exactly as they were bound to end under the current balance of power – without a deal, without a handshake, without even the faintest sense that the two sides have moved closer to a durable peace. Nearly 21 hours of talks, an unprecedented level of representatio»»»

US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image of himself as a robed, Christ-like figure healing a bedridden man, flanked by eagles, fighter jets, and US service members, with the Statue of Liberty and the US flag in the background. The post triggered backlash, with some users suggestin»»»

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, to discuss regional developments and security challenges. The meeting addressed regional development»»»

Patriarch Daniil called on believers to "draw with full hands from the grace of the Resurrection" in his sermon during the Second Resurrection service at St Nedelya Cathedral in Sofia on Sunday. He said the joy of Christ's Resurrection continues to this day and recalled how Jesus appeared to His di»»»

The likely end of Viktor Orbán’s long rule, after a strong election win by the opposition TISZA party, could reshape Hungary’s energy sector and create opportunities for Orlen. A new government led by Péter Magyar is expected to reduce reliance on Russian energy and diversify gas supplies, potentia»»»

Analysts at ING Bank Śląski (ING BSK) say China’s influence on Poland’s trade is growing, contributing to a worsening current account balance. In February 2026, Poland recorded a deficit of PLN 4.2 bln, compared to a surplus a year earlier.Rising imports, especially cars, transport equipment, and e»»»

MLP Group has acquired a 5,879 m² plot near Wien Hauptbahnhof, strengthening its position in Vienna’s urban logistics market. This marks its second project in the Austrian capital. The company plans a brownfield redevelopment into a business park offering small, flexible units (300–1,000 m²), targe»»»

REINO IO Logistics is entering a new growth phase after five years of building its logistics platform through acquisitions, now launching its first development project. The company has created a portfolio of over 350,000 m² across six locations in Poland. Its first development, a build-to-suit (BTS»»»

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has revealed his latest historical project — a book titled Al Kawn wa Anasi Kathiran — which will comprise around 100 volumes, narrating the history of the universe from before the descent of Prophet »»»

Since the launch of the deposit system, Poles have returned 520 mln bottles and cans by the end of March, according to the Ministerstwo Klimatu i Środowiska. Although the system started in October 2025, it accelerated in early 2026. Returns were made across 52,000 locations, with 78% collected via »»»

Members of the Rada Polityki Pieniężnej (RPP) said the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East has significantly reduced the likelihood of further interest rate cuts in the coming months, despite falling inflation and slower wage growth. Although the Narodowy Bank Polski (NBP) cut rates by 25 bp to»»»

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) signed agreements with Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu (PAIH) and Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu (ARP) to launch the “Port Polska” program, aimed at maximizing the benefits of large infrastructure projects for the domestic economy. The initiative is expected to incr»»»

"We can’t let a country blackmail or extort the world. That’s what they’re doing — they’re really blackmailing the world. We’re not going to let that happen," Trump told reporters, declaring that a US blockade of the Hormuz Strait has begun. The blockade "started 10 o'clock," according to the presi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The only path that achieves sovereignty and saves Lebanon is the implementation of the agreement’s terms, and first and fore»»»

According to official data, the population in Colombia could reach 500 hippos by 2030 if control measures are not implemented. A scientific study cited by the government recommends removing at least 33 animals per year to achieve a significant reduction. File Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA April 13 (UP»»»

Liverpool: Luis Enrique has warned Paris Saint-Germain to avoid falling into a "trap" against Liverpool as the Champions League holders aim to reach the semi-finals on Tuesday. PSG head to Anfield protecting a 2-0 lead from last week's quarter-final first-leg in Paris. Liverpool failed to record a »»»

All five members of Bangladesh's autonomous human rights commission resigned on Monday in protest over the newly elected government's failure to renew beefed up authorities for the body. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) members said the Bangladesh National Party (BNP), which won a landsl»»»

Bulgarian politicians commented on Sunday's elections in Hungary, reflecting over governance, democracy, and Europe’s direction. Hungary's Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, won the parliamentary elections with a decisive lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party, according to near-»»»