Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola
Two Russians are due to go on trial in Angola accused of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation, and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election. Arrested last August, political consultant Igor Ratchin and translator Lev Lakshtanov are facing »»»
More Australian beef headed for Europe under new EU trade deal
More Australian beef will be served on the dining tables of Europe under a new free trade deal with the European Union that cuts most export tariffs on Australian products. The deal, worth about A$10bn ($7bn; £5.2bn) was inked on Tuesday with Australia's prime minister and the head of the European »»»
Team Qatar clinches 992 AM class win at Mugello
Doha: Team Qatar delivered an outstanding performance at the opening round of the 2026 European Le Mans Series, securing a remarkable victory in the 992 AM category at the prestigious race held at Mugello Circuit in Tuscany, Italy. The Qatari trio of Abdulla Alkhelaifi, Ahmad Alemadi, and Faesal Al»»»
Why Some Midlands Factories Still Rely on Clipboards During Peak Season
Each December, several factories across the Midlands manage their busiest weeks with clipboards in hand. Workers record order counts on paper, supervisors calculate stock levels manually, and dispatch teams cross-check handwritten notes against delivery schedules. This is not nostalgia. It reflects»»»
Oil prices split: Brent, WTI regain climb as market unconvinced about Trump's bombing 'pause' — Murban crude drops in market twist
Oil markets are currently being driven by two competing forces: escalating geopolitical risk pushing global benchmarks higher, and regional supply dynamics pulling some crude grades in the opposite direction. The rebound in Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) reflects a renewed war premiu»»»
How Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Iran war, what we know so far
Dubai: As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan is rapidly positioning itself as a central diplomatic player, with officials and international reports pointing to Islamabad’s growing role as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran in efforts to prevent a wider regional»»»
BNR:Importance must be given to increasing energy efficiency,modernizing transport networks in order to optimally use resources
Romania will have to, in the current geopolitical context, in the short term, give importance to increasing energy efficiency and modernizing transmission and distribution networks in order to optimally use existing resources, believes the First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania, Leon»»»
PSD to hold exit internal consultation on April 20
Social Democratic Party (PSD) President Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that 20 April has been set for an internal consultation on whether the party should remain in the ruling coalition, with eight regional meetings on the topic scheduled beforehand."We also made our political decisions today, rela»»»
Kim Jong Un calls S. Korea ‘most hostile state,’ vows nuclear buildup - UPI.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here during the ruling party's Ninth Congress in February, declared South Korea the "most hostile state," state-run media reported Tuesday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 24 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared South Korea the "most hostile st»»»
Hezbollah Escalates its Rhetoric, Threatens Lebanese Govt
Leading Hezbollah officials decided to escalate their rhetoric against the Lebanese government, threatening to take new political approaches after the war, even as its fighters battle Israeli troops on the ground. The Iran-backed party has decided to effectively open a new battle in Lebanon, this t»»»
UAE allows residents with expired visas to return home during crisis
Dubai: Residents stranded abroad were allowed to return to the UAE even if their residency permits had expired, as authorities moved swiftly to ease procedures during the crisis, a top official has said. Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Iden»»»
EU, Australia seal landmark free trade deal amid global tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, aiming to boost exports amid global trade uncertainty. The accord reflects efforts by both sides to diversify supply chains and address energy vulnerab»»»
Deadline Day: Bulgarians Abroad Must Apply Today to Vote in April 19 Elections
Today marks the final deadline for Bulgarian citizens to submit applications to vote abroad in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. Requests can be filed either in writing using a standard form or electronically through the website of the Central Election Commission. So far,»»»
Construction of Orto-Tokoy HPP enters final stage - | 24.KG
The construction of Orto-Tokoy Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) is entering its final phase. The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reported. Major works are almost complete, and preparations are underway for the station’s launch. Currently, builders are laying roads to deliver heavy equipment to the »»»
Before Iran Attacks, Netanyahu Persuaded Trump for Joint Killing of Khamenei
Less than 48 hours before the US-Israeli strike on Iran began, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to President Donald Trump about the reasons for launching the kind of complex, far-off war the American leader once had campaigned against, according to an exclusive report published by R»»»
Irish priest who founded Boys Town on path to sainthood
An Irish-born priest whose groundbreaking approach to child poverty inspired an Oscar-winning film, has now taken a significant step towards becoming a saint. Fr Edward Flanagan set up a sanctuary in the United States to care for thousands of orphaned and impoverished boys during World War One. He »»»
Human rights activists call for Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy’s rehabilitation - | 24.KG
International human rights organizations call on Kyrgyz authorities to completely drop the criminal prosecution of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy following a court decision to release her from custody. Amnesty International stated that the journalist’s release from prison is a «long-overdue step»»»
Australia, EU Agree Sweeping New Trade Pact 8 Years in the Works
The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defense cooperation and access to rare earth minerals in the face of global uncertainty over trade. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Australia comes as the 27-nation bloc and the »»»
Awqaf digital campaign raises QR2m to build mosque in Al Murrah East
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has successfully secured QR2m in charitable contributions to build an endowment project for the construction of a mosque in Al Murrah East, following a high-impact digital fundraising campaign launched d»»»
Syrian Army Says Base Targeted by Missiles from Iraq
Syria's army said on Monday that one of its bases in the northeast was targeted by a missile attack from neighboring Iraq, while an Iraqi official said a local armed group was behind the attack. "One of our military bases near the town of al-Yarubiyah in the Hasakeh province was targeted by a missi»»»
Kim Jong Un Says North Korea’s Nuclear Status is Irreversible
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would permanently strengthen its nuclear forces and treat South Korea as its most hostile state, as he set out policy priorities in a speech to parliament, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. Kim said Pyongyang's status as a nuclear-armed state was»»»
Egypt among most ill-equipped to withstand Iran war energy shock long term
Egypt has raised domestic fuel prices and will begin curbing electricity use – not because it is the most exposed economy owing to an oil shock but because is among the least equipped to absorb one. Its vulnerability to fallout from the Iran war stems chiefly from its weak macro buffers, leaving it»»»
Fuel shock in the fast lane: how Asia’s drivers are paying the price of war
The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has sent a delayed shockwave through global energy markets and nowhere is the impact more acute than at petrol pumps across Asia. As oil prices surge on fears of on-agai»»»
Asia falls back on coal as LNG shortages drag on
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»
Asia falls back on coal as LNG shortages drag on
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»
Fuel shock in the fast lane: how Asia’s drivers are paying the price of war
The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has sent a delayed shockwave through global energy markets and nowhere is the impact more acute than at petrol pumps across Asia. As oil prices surge on fears of on-agai»»»