Let’s start with something surprising. We even wrote an article expressing worries about potential manipulation and what the reaction to Viktor Orbán’s defeat would be. In the end, he congratulated Peter Magyar quite early, and there was no big news about major manipulations. So, what happened? Tha»»»

Dubai: Luck has been on Amritha Babu’s side, a 30-year-old teaching assistant at a GEMS school in Sharjah, who has taken home Dh25,000 after winning in the latest Big Ticket e-draw on just her fourth attempt. The Indian expatriate, who has been living in the UAE for eight years, has noted that her »»»

Authorities in Bulgaria are investigating a severe case of domestic violence in the village of Sitovo, Silistra region, after a man set a woman on fire and later took his own life. The incident was reported on April 12 at around 5:30 p.m. via the emergency number 112, according to the Regional Dire»»»

Italy has suspended its defense agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic sources said Tuesday. "In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the »»»

Barcelona: European football governing body UEFA rejected Tuesday Barcelona's complaint over a handball incident in their Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat by Atletico Madrid, hours before the second leg. Diego Simeone's side won 2-0 at Camp Nou last week and Barca were upset by an in»»»

Dubai: The United States Navy has been handed what could be its toughest assignment of the war with Iran — enforcing a sweeping maritime blockade while clearing mines from the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Six weeks into the conflict, US President Donald Trump has ordered naval forces to choke off Ir»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has brought its Financial Control Law into force, marking a step toward strengthening oversight across government entities and aligning public finance management with Vision 2030 objectives. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The law, issued under a Co»»»

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, United Serbia deputy leader Dalibor "Palma" Markovic said on Tuesday his party was not in favour of calling early parliamentary elections at this time and that the elections should be held "when the time c»»»

Dubai: This year’s Easter has become more memorable for Dubai resident Veera Lobo. The 50-year-old receptionist, originally from Mangalore, India, has struck it lucky in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for April, winning Dh25,000. Lobo has been living in Dubai for 25 years and the occasion has bee»»»

Dubai: An undercover investigation by BBC News has exposed serious infection control failures at a government hospital in Pakistan, where staff were filmed reusing syringes on children—practices experts say may have fuelled a surge in HIV infections. The footage, recorded over 32 hours inside THQ H»»»

As a contracting party, the Greenfield Federation reiterates that this toll agreement was entered into with the Ilfov Forestry Directorate, and the notice was issued by an entity that is not a contracting party in this legal relationship. The Greenfield Federation points out that a legal contract c»»»

Dubai: Sharjah’s real estate market recorded transactions worth Dh18.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 40.7% from a year earlier, with investors from 113 nationalities active across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The data, released by the Sharjah»»»

Skopje, 9 April 2026 (MIA) - Credit ratings agency "Fitch" has affirmed North Macedonia's BB+ rating with stable outlook, sending a clear signal of trust in the country's economic policies, said the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. In its latest report, Fitch says North Macedonia’s ‘BB+’ rating is »»»

In a resounding testament to Egypt's ambitious urban development goals, Minister of Housing,Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny announced that the total public and private investments in New Alamein have reached an impressive EGP 240 billion. This milestone underscores the city&»»»

A mission of German Development Bank KfW has started its work in Kyrgyzstan and will continue until April 23. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health, First Deputy Minister Tilek Mamadaliev met with KfW Senior Portfolio Manager for the Healthcare Sector in Kyrgyzstan, Thomas Finken,»»»

Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry has seized a total of 1 million euros during ongoing operations targeting vote buying, according to an announcement by Acting Secretary General Chief Commissioner Georgi Kandev. The funds, he said, were intended to manipulate electoral outcomes by influencing voters. In»»»

A National Repository for Radioactive Waste was unveiled by caretaker Minister of Energy Traicho Traikov near the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant on Tuesday. He described the repository as unique and one of the most modern in Europe, allowing Bulgaria to store low- and intermediate-level waste for 60 »»»

Bulgaria's 90-day fuel reserves should not be used to reduce prices but must be preserved as a buffer in case of physical shortages, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov told journalists on Tuesday after the opening of the National Repository for Radioactive Waste at the Radiana site near Kozl»»»

Dubai: Members of the Pakistani community in Dubai came together at a special event to express solidarity and appreciation for the leadership and people of the UAE. The gathering drew a large turnout of expatriates, community leaders and families. The event was led by prominent Pakistani community »»»

Berlin, Germany: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday in Berlin, a German government spokesman said. "German-Ukrainian government consultations are taking place today at the Chancellery," the spokesman said. "Chancellor Merz will welcome, amo»»»

Dubai: Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik isn’t just casually aware of Bollywood. He loves those glossy musicals and is even a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan. “I’m always watching Indian films,” Zayn said in a recent interaction, adding that his favourite Shah Rukh Khan film is Main Hoon Na. It’s a»»»

NFC technology enables secure data transfer between devices at close range – in this case, between a smartphone and the chip in an electronic ID card. Thus, data is taken directly from the document, without image processing, which reduces the risk of errors and increases the level of security. This»»»

Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo will travel to Washington in the coming days for the International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings, facing mounting concerns over weak foreign reserves and exchange rate dynamics that could complicate approval of the programme’s second review. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

As Israel approved a record number of West Bank settlements and the IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon persist, rumours have exploded into the public consciousness about a plan for Greater Israel, partly thanks to Elon Musk's X platform which, seems to be pushing the narrative. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

As Israel approved a record number of West Bank settlements and the IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon persist, rumours have exploded into the public consciousness about a plan for Greater Israel, partly thanks to Elon Musk's X platform which, seems to be pushing the narrative. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

As Israel approved a record number of West Bank settlements and the IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon persist, rumours have exploded into the public consciousness about a plan for Greater Israel, partly thanks to Elon Musk's X platform which, seems to be pushing the narrative. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

As Israel approved a record number of West Bank settlements and the IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon persist, rumours have exploded into the public consciousness about a plan for Greater Israel, partly thanks to Elon Musk's X platform which, seems to be pushing the narrative. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

Business leaders at the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce have warned that Iran faces serious unemployment and supply chain crises within months unless the government takes urgent steps to reduce bureaucracy, restore internet access and support the private sector, the Isfahan Chamber announced on April 1»»»

The landslide defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections has deprived Georgian Dream of its most consistent defender inside the European Union, while offering fresh momentum to Georgia's opposition resistance movement, Civil Georgia reported. »»»

As Israel approved a record number of West Bank settlements and the IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon persist, rumours have exploded into the public consciousness about a plan for Greater Israel, partly thanks to Elon Musk's X platform which, seems to be pushing the narrative. »»»

Czech weaponry manufacturer Colt CZ has announced the admission to listing and trading of its shares on the regulated market of Amsterdam’s Euronext bourse. Trading of Colt CZ shares is expected to commence on April 15 at »»»

Michal Strnad, Czech owner of regional weaponry and ammunition conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG), is said to be in talks with the richest Czech investment company PPF Group over a sale of TV Markíza, the biggest commercial television station in Slovakia. »»»

The planned sale of a majority stake in Serbia’s oil company NIS to Hungary’s MOL Group has become increasingly uncertain following Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary’s general election, though Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said he still expects a deal to proceed. »»»

The planned sale of a majority stake in Serbia’s oil company NIS to Hungary’s MOL Group has become increasingly uncertain following Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary’s general election, though Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said he still expects a deal to proceed. »»»

Seasonal workers in Croatia are demanding higher wages ahead of the summer tourist season, as ongoing labour shortages have forced employers to recruit both regionally and from as far afield as South Asia. A survey by Alma»»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

Europe is undergoing a fundamental shift in how it approaches defense, moving beyond increased spending toward the creation of an entirely new industrial ecosystem. At the center of this transformation is the European defense Fund (EDF), backed by €7.3 billion for the 2021-2027 period and more than»»»

Dubai: Customers across the UAE are losing more than 83 million hours each year dealing with slow and inefficient service, highlighting the gap between rising expectations and how support is delivered on the ground. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New research from Ser»»»