Plunder case thrusts Marcos cousin into a high-stakes test of Philippine justice MANILA: The Philippine Ombudsman has filed a ₱7.4 billion ($117.9 million) plunder case against former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, escalating a sprawling corruption investigation »»»

DXB topped the connectivity ranking with a hub score nearly 40% ahead of its closest rival Dubai: Dubai International Airport has ranked as the most connected airport across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East in 2025, retaining the top position in a regional index covering 315 airports. Sign up for o»»»

Tunis, Sept. 7 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is clear to slightly cloudy in most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology. The wind is blowing east, relatively strong in the southeast and light to moderate elsewhere.The sea is...»»»

Eleven mountaineers were killed in an avalanche in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria. The regional Main Directorate of the Russian Emergencies Ministry reported. Eleven mountaineers died and six others were hospitalized after an avalanche descended from Mount Mizhirgi in Bezengi Gorge, Kabardino-Balkaria»»»

A landfill near Sofia's Filipovtsi borough is on fire, Lyulin District Mayor Georgi Todorov reported on his Facebook page on Monday morning. The post reads: "Fire and police crews are on the scene, working to bring the fire under control. There is smoke in the Lyulin District and much of Sofia. I a»»»

New system uses biometrics and facial recognition to process passengers in 12-15 seconds Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has officially launched its “Click and Travel” service, allowing passport officers to complete passengers’ entry and departure pro»»»

Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has celebrated a major election breakthrough for Germany’s far-right AfD, calling its result in Saxony-Anhalt a “huge night for Germany and Europe” and declaring: “This is just the beginning.” Orbán was quick to congratulate the Alternative for Germany (»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says Israeli strike on Kfar Rumman killed 9 people, injured 13 others, including paramedics, women and children 07»»»

Graduates who receive diplomas with honors may be enrolled in the civil service personnel reserve without taking part in a competitive selection process. Myktybek Omurzakov, head of the Human Resources Policy Department of the State Agency for Civil Service and Local Government Affairs, said on Bir»»»

The envoy's latest post highlights his growing bond with India’s rich cultural traditions Japan’s Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, has offered a glimpse into his experience of India’s spiritual traditions after taking three full dips in the Ganga during a visit to Rishikesh over the Janmashtami we»»»

US envoys brought new, “more effective” proposals to Kyiv aimed at ending the war with Russia, a senior Ukrainian presidential official said on Sunday. President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner described talks positively but announced no breakthrough, as Zelensky wa»»»

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 Federative Republic of Brazil HE Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

The warm rapport between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia when they met at the Vladivostok-hosted Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) mirrors the growing strategic nature of the two nations bilateral relations. Bilateral trade hit $5 billion in 2025—up roughly 21-22% f»»»

Kochi-Abu Dhabi flight returns safely after pilots detect falling oil levels in Engine 1 Dubai: An Air India Express Boeing 737 flying from Kochi to Abu Dhabi turned back shortly after take-off after the crew detected a rapid drop in oil quantity in one of its engines. Flight IX 415 was around 50 m»»»

Mynt gets greenlight for up to $1.5B offering, shares to trade as ‘GCASH’ from Oct. 20 MANILA: The Philippines’ most anticipated stock-market debut has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, opening the door for ordinary Filipinos to become shareholders of the company behind GCash. The Securities and E»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia called off a haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo island on Monday but said very unhealthy levels of air pollution remain as a result of forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia. Kuala Lumpur on Friday activated the emergency after obtaining royal consent when pollution le»»»

Regional food platforms are linking farming, processing and distribution across markets As food security, supply chain resilience and population growth become increasingly important priorities worldwide, agribusiness companies are pursuing a new model of growth: cross-border integration. Rather tha»»»

Kyiv: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner praised the new momentum gained in their talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday, which came as part of US President Donald Trump administration's efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Kyiv from »»»

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been sent to trial by Romania's Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) on several charges, including trafficking of minors, money laundering, sexual activity with a minor and influencing statements.DIICOT prosecutors have sought the confisc»»»

The retail sales increased in the euro zone and the European Union in July 2026 as compared to July 2025, but Romania had the sharpest fall in retail sales in the community block, in an annual rhythm, show the data published on Friday by Eurostat.According to the European office, retail sales rose »»»

The opening of the Representative Office in Colombo of the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) represents an instrument aimed at facilitating Romanian companies' access to the Sri Lankan market and supporting the development of bilateral economic relations, CCIB President Iuliu Stockl»»»

President Nicusor Dan received several ambassadors at Cotroceni Palace on Friday for the presentation of their letters of credence, including diplomatic representatives from Canada, Denmark, Iran and Serbia, with whom he also discussed bilateral economic relations, the Presidential Administration s»»»

President Nicusor Dan convened a meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defence to take place on Monday at 15:00 at Cotroceni Palace, informs the Presidential Administration.The agenda for the meeting includes items relating to the Romanian Army’s Equipment Plan 2027–2036, the Romanian Army Pr»»»

The entry into force of the Romania - United States Social Security Agreement is good news for Romanians who have worked in the U.S. and for their families, Senate President Mircea Abrudean said on Saturday."Starting 1 September, contribution periods from both countries can be combined when establi»»»

Locals in the northern part of Tulcea County received another RO-ALERT message on Monday morning, at around 6:55 am, warning them of the possibility of drones or fragments of drones falling, against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.In the extreme alert message, the authorities urged residents to »»»

A tender has been announced in the southern capital for the reconstruction of the bridge over Aravan—Ak-Buura canal. The relevant bid by the Osh City Roads municipal enterprise has been published on the state procurement portal. According to the project, 37.4 million soms have been allocated for th»»»