One United Properties reports total residential transactions of EUR 60.4 million in Q1 2026
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading Romanian green developer of residential, mixed-use, and office properties, recorded total residential transactions of EUR 60.4 million in Q1 2026, including sales, pre-sales and reservations, corresponding to 144 residential and commercial units, as wel»»»
Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire
In areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, the Israeli army has been destroying homes it says were used as outposts by the Iran-backed militant group. But the demolitions are happening on such a wide scale that residents, Lebanese officials »»»
Oil gains on lack of progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted
SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended their gains on Thursday, rising more than $1 in the wake of stalled peace talks between Iran and the US and as both nations maintained restrictions on the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose $1.26, or 1.2 percent, to $103.17 a barrel »»»
UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence
US: Contenders for next UN secretary-general made their case this week for a United Nations more invested in peace, but avoided taking positions that could antagonize the member states who will choose the world body’s next chief. Chile’s Michelle Bachelet, Argentina’s Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica’s Re»»»
Recipes for Success: Chef Francesco Torcasio, executive chef of Chic Nonna, offers advice
DUBAI: Francesco Torcasio was barely a teenager when he first stepped into a professional kitchen. Aged 15, he took a job in his hometown of Calabria, in southern Italy, at a pastry shop, where he got his first taste of the precision and technique professional cooking demands. Cut to 2017, when he »»»
G7 omits climate change from Paris talks to avoid US clash, France says
A meeting of the G7 nations on the environment begins in Paris on Thursday, but climate change has been left off the agenda to avoid a dispute with the United States, France’s ecology minister Monique Barbut said, citing efforts to preserve unity and focus on less»»»
European Commissioner for Financial Services and Investments Union, in Romania on Thursday and Friday
The European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, Maria Luis Albuquerque, is paying an official visit to Romania, April 23 - 24, informs the European Commission Representation in Romania.The European Commissioner will meet with the Governor of the National Bank»»»
PM Bolojan tells President Dan he will continue his term as Prime Minister
The PNL (National Liberal Party) chair, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, told President Nicusor Dan on Wednesday that he will continue his term as Prime Minister.'I presented the PNL's position. This position reflects the decisions taken yesterday by the Political Bureau, namely that I will continue to»»»
Nicusor Dan: I asked parties to de-escalate public rhetoric
President Nicusor Dan said he had asked the parties that participated in the discussions at Cotroceni Palace on Wednesday to "de-escalate" their public rhetoric."We are clearly in a political crisis. This crisis did not start today. For months, misunderstandings have been escalating. What I asked t»»»
Bolojan,discussion with Manfred Weber:I told him that I continue to assume responsibility of leading Executive
Liberal (PNL) leader, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, announced on Wednesday that he had conveyed to the president of the European People's Party, Manfred Weber, that he continues to assume the responsibility of leading the Executive, to ensure responsible governance, the continuation of reforms and t»»»
Manfred Weber:We see that PSD of Romania has stepped away from its pro-European commitments
Unfortunately, we see that the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of Romania has stepped away from its pro-European commitments and is now opposing the very measures agreed upon within the governing coalition, European People's Party (EPP) President Manfred Weber said on Wednesday in a social media post»»»
On This Day, April 23: Senate confirms Loretta Lynch as attorney general - UPI.com
On April 23, 2015, the Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch as attorney general more than five months after President Barack Obama nominated her. 1 of 3 | Loretta Lynch delivers remarks alongside Vice President Joe Biden after she was sworn in as the 83rd U.S. attorney general at the Justice Department i»»»
Saudi Esports Federation signs partnership to advance talent development
RIYADH: The Saudi Esports Federation, representing the SEF Academy, and the Saudi Entertainment and Event Management Academy, have signed a pact to develop domestic talent in gaming and event management. The agreement was signed recently by Rawan AlButairi, CEO of the SEF, and Dr. Eihab Abourokbah,»»»
Szijjártó reflects on defeat and political climate, says election result is clear
Ultimately, everything is judged by the election result, and that result is clear and must be respected, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in a live interview broadcast Wednesday evening on the Telex YouTube channel. “I will always be a supporter of Hungary, regardless of w»»»
UDC stages high-energy finale for The Pearl Island Ramadan Football Tournament
Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has successfully concluded the fourth edition of The Pearl Island Ramadan Football Tournament 2026, following a competitive and engaging journey that resumed after an unexpected pause lasting several»»»
Qatar Tourism, Qatari Hotels Association discuss cooperation
Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Hotels Association (QHA) received H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, along with Omar Abdulrahman Al Jaber, Chief of Tourism Development Sector; Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar; and Abdullah Mohammed Al Falasi, Directo»»»
QSTP brings global tech community to Doha as part of SYNC Spring 2026
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, hosted founders, operators, and community members at its Doha campus as part of SYNC Spring 2026. The initiative connects Syrian technologists, founders, and ecosystem partners across the diaspora through distributed»»»
Saudi Arabia, Philippines to Join JPMorgan Emerging Market Bond Index in 2027
J.P. Morgan said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia and the Philippines will be added to its local currency emerging market debt index from January 29 next year. The inclusion will cover Saudi riyal-denominated sovereign sukuk and Philippine peso-denominated government bonds, both entering the widely t»»»
Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista
Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»
Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista
Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista
Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT
The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»
Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista
Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»
Zelensky to join EU leaders in Cyprus after 90-bn-euro loan unblocked
Nicosia: EU leaders will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Cyprus to celebrate the release of a 90-billion-euro ($105 billion) loan for Kyiv after a prolonged deadlock. Preliminary approval for the badly needed money came on Wednesday but a definitive si»»»
Minimum wage income tax to be cut to 9 percent
Personal income tax on the minimum wage will be set at 9 percent, the incoming minister of economy and energy announced on Wednesday on Facebook. One of the most important goals of the Tisza Party is to curb inflation through credible and predictable economic policy and to make the tax system faire»»»
First oil shipments to Hungary reach Ukraine via Druzhba pipeline
The first crude oil shipments following the restart of the Druzhba pipeline have arrived in Ukraine, MOL announced on Wednesday on the website of the Budapest Stock Exchange. According to the statement, JSC Ukrtransnafta informed MOL that oil reception in Ukraine from Belarus via the pipeline syste»»»
Modern public reception office opened in Zhogorku Kenesh - | 24.KG
At the initiative of Speaker Marlen Mamataliev, a new, modern public reception office was opened in the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan. The Speaker himself received the first citizens in person and tested the newly created digital capabilities. The parliamentary press service reported. The public re»»»
Trump claims ‘rigged’ Virginia vote as court moves to block map redraw
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged without evidence that a Virginia vote approving a congressional redistricting plan favouring Democrats was “rigged”, as a county judge moved to block the measure. Voters backed the referendum on Tuesday, a change that could help Democrats fli»»»
Asian Elephant Calf Makes her Public Debut at DC's National Zoo
The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai, who made her public debut Wednesday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. She is the first elephant calf born at the zoo in 25 years. Mother elephant Nhi Linh gave birth to Linh Mai on Feb. 2 after nearly two years of preg»»»
Lebanese journalist killed in Israeli strike on southern town
The body of a Lebanese journalist killed in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Wednesday was pulled from under the rubble hours after the attack. The daily Al-Akhbar newspaper confirmed that its reporter, Amal Khalil, was killed in the strike on the southern village of al-Tiri. Information»»»
Amal Khalil: 9th journalist killed in Lebanon this year
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike on a house in southern Lebanon where she had taken cover while reporting on the Israel-Hezbollah war. Her body was only retrieved from the rubble hours later, rescue workers said. The daily Al-Akhbar newspaper says its rep»»»
Lebanon meets Israel in Washington to request truce extension
Israel and Lebanon hold a new round of talks in Washington on Thursday, during which Beirut plans to request a one-month extension of a ceasefire due to expire within days. Israel stated ahead of the talks that it has no "serious disagreements" with Lebanon, calling on it to "work together" against»»»
OCA, China discuss sports partnership
Sanya: President of the Olympic Council of Asia H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with State Councillor of the People’s Republic of China H E Shen Yiqin, in the presence of President of the Chinese Olympic Committee and Minister of Sport H E Gao Qidan to enhance cooperation between the two si»»»
Pentagon: US Navy Secretary Leaving Post 'Immediately'
The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the Secretary of the Navy John Phelan would leave "immediately.” It gave no reason for his sudden departure, the latest removal of a senior officer under President Donald Trump's combative Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth. Under orders from Trump, the US Navy is at»»»
Europe’s jet fuel crisis: will flight cuts disrupt your summer holiday?
Europe’s summer getaway is under threat as airlines slash thousands of flights amid a deepening jet fuel crunch, raising alarm among holidaymakers. Lufthansa alone is scrapping 20,000 services through October to conserve fuel, the carrier announced on Tuesday, while airlines across the continent tr»»»
Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista
Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»
Vodafone Qatar strengthens employee well-being with health sessions
Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has reinforced its commitment to employee care, safety, and resilience through a series of wellbeing sessions and a growing calendar of practical health initiatives. Earlier this year, the company delivered two focused sessions that brought together over 320 employees: a»»»
Iran executes man for membership in banned opposition, links to Israel
TEHRAN: Iran hanged a man on Thursday after he was convicted of membership in a banned opposition group and alleged collaboration with Israel, the judiciary said. "Sultan-Ali Shirzadi-Fakhr was hanged early this morning for membership in the terrorist group" of the People's Mujahedin Organisation (»»»
Municipality Ministry launches eight new urban planning e-services
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has launched eight new electronic services for the Urban Planning Affairs Sector via its official website, marking a significant step in its digital transformation drive to enhance efficiency and accessibility. The initiative introduces eight services desig»»»