MoPH participates in World Autism Awareness Day celebration
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. This year's observance is held under the theme 'Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value', as designated by the United Nations. The observance highlights the»»»
Suspect charged after car hit pedestrians in English city
London: A 36-year-old man accused of driving a car into several people on a street in a central English city was remanded in custody Wednesday following his first court appearance. Sandhu Ponnachan was charged with six counts over the incident in Derby on Saturday night, police announced late Tuesd»»»
Sunny Garden SPA Hotel in Varshets Offers Year-Round Mineral Water Services
Sunny Garden SPA Hotel in Varshets is offering year-round spa services, and guests can enjoy the healing effects of the mineral water, the hotel management told BTA. The hotel has a capacity of 35 rooms with a total of 90 beds. Most of the guests are Bulgarians, but the hotel is highly regarded by »»»
K-Sure provides $1 billion in pre-emptive financing to Romania - UPI.com
Hyundai Rotem is seeking to export its K2 battle tanks to Romania. To support such efforts, Korea Trade Insurance Corp. will provide about $1 billion in pre-emptive financing to Romania. Photo by Hyundai Rotem SEOUL, April 1 (UPI) -- Korea Trade Insurance Corp., or K-Sure, said it would provide abo»»»
Britain to host summit on managing the Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a news conference on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in London, England, Wednesday. Pool Photo by Betty Laura Zapata/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Britain will host a virtual summit Thursday to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz after»»»
Dominika Stelmach Wins Antalya Ultra Trail
Polish ultramarathon runner Dominika Stelmach claimed a standout victory at the Antalya Ultra Trail, underlining her position among the world’s top endurance athletes. Held in southern Turkey, the race spans dramatic terrain between the Mediterranean coast and the Taurus Mountains. Starting at sea »»»
Germany Growth Forecasts Slashed as Mideast War Hits Economy
Leading economic institutes more than halved their growth forecast for Germany on Wednesday, warning that the energy shock caused by the Middle East war would hit Europe's top economy hard. A group of leading institutes slashed their joint GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 0.6 percent, down from a Se»»»
Israel rejects French defense ties amid dispute over blocked ammo flight
Israel’s Defense Ministry has announced retaliatory steps against France after US President Donald Trump openly criticized the European NATO member for refusing to allow access to its airspace for arms shipments being delivered to the Middle East. Posting on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump described»»»
Qatar rank 55th globally, while France advance to top of FIFA rankings
ZURICH: The Qatari national team ranked 55th globally in the FIFA World Ranking with 1454.96 points. France moved up to the top of the ranking with 1877.32 points, while Spain dropped to second place with 1876.40 points, and Argentina fell to third with 1874.81 points.France reached the top spot fo»»»
Parliament Bill Would Let Foreign Workers Switch Employers
A bill amending the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act was published for public consultation on Wednesday, proposing to let holders of a single residence and work permit change employers while remaining in Bulgaria. The proposed amendments were meant to fully transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1»»»
Iran attacks threaten global aviation, UN aviation body ICAO says
Dubai: UN aviation watchdog International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has issued a strong condemnation of attacks attributed to Iran, describing them as unlawful acts that pose a direct threat to the safety of international civil aviation. At its 237th session in Montreal on April 1, the ICA»»»
GERB-UDF Has Been Strongest, Most Consistent Supporter of Education System - Top-of-the-List Candidate in Stara Zagora
The GERB–UDF coalition has provided the strongest and most consistent support for the education system and will continue to do so, the coalition's top-of-the-list candidate in Stara Zagora, Krasimir Valchev, has told teachers at a meeting in the city, according to the GERB press centre. The discuss»»»
Israel says strike on Jnah killed top Hezbollah commander
An Israeli strike in the Jnah area of Beirut early on Wednesday killed Hezbollah's top commander for Iraq military affairs, Youssef Hashem, a Lebanese security source and a Hezbollah source both told AFP. The security source said "a senior Hezbollah official, who is the military chief for the Iraq »»»
In Israel's north, war-weary residents feel abandoned by government
Whenever war rocks northern Israel, residents of Kiryat Shmona live their lives to the rhythm of rocket sirens. Young people have left the city, and those who remain feel neglected by the government. Some mere three kilometers from Lebanon, this northern settlement is living through its second war »»»
The power behind the crown: Why beauty pageants captivate Southeast Asians
Dubai: Beauty pageants have long been more than just a display of physical beauty. In Southeast Asia, they are a cultural phenomenon that carries deep significance for communities both at home and abroad. For many Filipinos, Thais, and Vietnamese among others, pageants are closely tied to national »»»
Snake at British college gives virgin birth for a second time - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A snake named Ronaldo gave birth to 12 babies without the participation of a mate two years after giving virgin birth to 14 babies. Photo courtesy of the City of Portsmouth College March 31 (UPI) -- A Brazilian rainbow boa snake living at England's City of Portsmouth College gave birth to »»»
Iran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economy
ConflictsAsiaIran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economyDaniel AmeriThe US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel mills will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible ways. https://p.dw.com/p/5BUjfIran's Mobarakeh Steel company »»»
Yango Drive releases 2025 Mobility Report highlighting AI’s growing impact on UAE’s travel ecosystem
Yango Drive, the car rental service and part of the global tech company Yango Group, has published its 2025 Mobility Report, an industry analysis exploring how AI is reshaping mobility across the UAE. Based on publicly available government and market data, the report examines shifting traveller beh»»»
Israel says strike in Jnah targeted Hezbollah commander for southern front
An Israeli strike in the Jnah area of Beirut early on Wednesday killed Hezbollah's top commander for Iraq military affairs, Youssef Hashem, a Lebanese security source and a Hezbollah source both told AFP. The security source said "a senior Hezbollah official, who is the military chief for the Iraq »»»
Energy Minister Designated Competent Authority under EU Regulation on Reduction of Methane Emissions in Energy Sector
The Council of Ministers has designated the Energy Minister as Bulgaria’s competent authority under Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector, the Government Information Service said on Wednesday. The State Agency for Metrological and Technical Surveillanc»»»
Pyrotechnics, syringes, needles, gas masks found in Rectorate buidling - prosecutor
BELGRADE - As part of a preliminary investigation aimed at determining safety omissions at the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade following the death of a 25-year-old girl at the faculty building, pyrotechnics, sprays, syringes, needles, cannulas, infusion sets, megaphones, radio stations, walkie-ta»»»
Israeli Strike in Beirut Kills Hezbollah Commander for Iraq
The Lebanese health ministry said Wednesday that Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and a nearby town killed at least seven people, as Israel's military said it had targeted senior Hezbollah members. A Lebanese security source said four parked cars were hit. The strike in the Jnah area ki»»»
UK's Starmer convenes military planners to secure Strait of Hormuz after fighting ends
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on April 1 that Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper would host a meeting this week aimed at building an international coalition to restore maritime security in the Persian Gulf, with military planners tasked with drawing up options for making the Strait of »»»
UK's Starmer convenes military planners to secure Strait of Hormuz after fighting ends
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on April 1 that Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper would host a meeting this week aimed at building an international coalition to restore maritime security in the Persian Gulf, with military planners tasked with drawing up options for making the Strait of »»»
UK's Starmer convenes military planners to secure Strait of Hormuz after fighting ends
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on April 1 that Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper would host a meeting this week aimed at building an international coalition to restore maritime security in the Persian Gulf, with military planners tasked with drawing up options for making the Strait of »»»
Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»
Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»
Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»
Wiretaps reveal Hungary colluded with Russia to delist oligarchs from sanctions list
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»
Supreme Court to hear arguments birthright citzenship case - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case over an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship in the United States File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a ca»»»
Without Automation of Ports, the US may Become a ‘Third World’ Country
In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. dock workers and port operators have reached a tentative agreement to end a disruptive three-day strike, which had paralyzed shipping activities across the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. The deal, which includes a significant 62% wage increase over six years, wil»»»
Berri says Iran officially told him Lebanon to be part of any deal
Speaker Nabih Berri has revealed to his visitors that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had informed him, one day before the Lebanese Foreign Ministry’s decision to expel Iran's ambassador, that Tehran insists any agreement to end the war must also include Lebanon, affirming that “what applie»»»
Israeli strike in Jnah targeted Hezbollah commander for Iraq
An Israeli strike in the Jnah area of Beirut early on Wednesday killed Hezbollah's top commander for Iraq military affairs, Youssef Hashem, a Lebanese security source and a Hezbollah source both told AFP. The security source said "a senior Hezbollah official, who is the military chief for the Iraq »»»
Guehi tells England to 'stick together' after World Cup warm-up loss to Japan
London: Marc Guehi said England needed to "stick together" after Tuesday's World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan. Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma's 23rd-minute goal was enough to give an impressive Japan side victory at Wembley as England suffered their first loss to an Asian nation. England's last game b»»»
UAE minister affirms prices stable, supply steady
Dubai: The UAE is stepping up oversight of its food supply chain, with authorities closely monitoring production, stock levels and distribution networks to ensure stable access to essential goods across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Abdulla bin Touq Al M»»»
807 Alerts Received, 116 Arrests Made for Election Irregularities 19 Days Ahead of Polling Day
With 19 days to go before polling day, 807 alerts about election irregularities have been received, up from 109 for the like period ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said during a hearing at an extraordinary National Assembly sitting»»»
Securing Iran's enriched uranium by force would be risky and complex, experts say
Should the U.S. decide to send in military forces to secure Iran's uranium stockpile, it would be a complex, risky and lengthy operation, fraught with radiation and chemical dangers, according to experts and former government officials. U.S. President Donald Trump has offered shifting reasons for t»»»
Romanians trade impulse buying for data-driven decisions in 2026 Easter season – EY study
Romanians are entering the 2026 Easter spending season with more pragmatic and better-informed consumer behaviour than in previous years, according to the 5th edition of the EY Consumer Index study on Romanian consumer behaviour during the Easter holidays. Price has become a dominant criterion for »»»
NEPI Rockcastle appoints Anca Nacu as Chief Investment Officer and Justyna Bartosz as Group Leasing Director as new CEO’s mandate begins
Marek Noetzel, who officially takes the helm of NEPI Rockcastle today as CEO, has announced the new composition of the company’s Executive Committee, including the promotion of Anca Nacu to the position of Chief Investment Officer and Justyna Bartosz to the role of Group Leasing Director. These app»»»
Romania is the most dynamic M&A market in Central and Eastern Europe – Deloitte analysis
Romania is the most dynamic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Central and Eastern Europe, with a 9% growth rate in the number of transactions in 2025, more than double the region’s 4%, according to Mergermarket data analyzed by Deloitte Romania. Second and third place are occupied by Hungary»»»
India has Begun its Long-delayed Population Census
India has begun the world’s largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It's now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nati»»»
Media Review: April 1
The news of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov signing a ten-year security agreement with Ukraine during a Bulgarian delegation’s visit to Kyiv on Tuesday dominates Wednesday's news media. POLITICS 24 Chasa’s headline reads that President Iliana Iotova reacted strongly to the agreement’s signing»»»
Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut's streets, upending city life
Beirut is bursting. It's been a month since Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel after the U.S.-Israeli attack on its patron, Iran, triggering Israeli bombardment of Lebanon and a ground invasion. Since then, more than 1 million people from southern and eastern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs »»»
Auchan Renewable Energy is expanding its network to 40 locations to which it supplies energy
The transition to green energy is the result of a phased approach, beginning with substantial investments in the company’s own renewable energy production. Auchan Romania has implemented an extensive network of solar panels on store rooftops, directly contributing to reducing dependence on external»»»
Turkish Manufacturing Contracts at Fastest Pace in Five Months in March, PMI Shows
Turkish manufacturing activity contracted at its fastest pace in five months in March as the war in the Middle East lifted costs, disrupted supply chains and weakened demand, a business survey showed on Wednesday. The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkish Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (P»»»
More UAE residents save as National Bonds funds top Dh18 billion
Dubai: Regular savers in the UAE rose by 37% in 2025 compared to the previous year, signalling a shift towards long-term financial planning among residents. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Sharia-compliant savings and investment company said bondholders’ funds cros»»»
When employees become employers: The hardest promotion of all
For decades, professional success followed recognisable architecture. Careers advanced through structure. Performance led to responsibility, responsibility to authority, and authority was formalised through designation. Institutions provided continuity, and titles provided clarity. Identity and hie»»»
ING sees Azerbaijan as safe haven amid Middle East risks
Azerbaijan's external economic position remains very strong despite risks stemming from the Middle East conflict, according to a macroeconomic report on CIS countries by ING Group, the Netherlands' largest banking holding, as cited by Report.az. »»»
Seoul stocks jump over 8 pct amid hopes for end to Middle East conflict - UPI.com
This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks jumped more than 8 percent as hopes grew for an end to the Middle East conflict. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks surged Wednesday, led by gains in chipmakers and other big-cap tech shares, as hopes»»»
Indonesia Calls for Investigation into Peacekeeper Deaths in Lebanon
Indonesia has called on the United Nations to investigate the deaths of three of its UNIFIL peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, a foreign ministry official said on Wednesday as relatives at home mourned their deaths. The ministry's UN representative, Umar Hadi, called for th»»»