The Acting Director General of Libya’s Customs Authority, and his accompanying delegation, held a meeting in Italy last Monday (27 April) with the Chairman of the Italian software company Ingegneria. The meeting aimed to assess the technical requirements necessary for the Automated Inspection Syste»»»

The inaugural sitting of the 52nd National Assembly took place here on Thursday. Six parliamentary groups were formed after the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition decided to split in two on Wednesday, as the just sworn-in MPs elected Progressive Bulgaria MP Mihaela Dotsova »»»

Asian countries will need to keep their powder dry in preparation for future shocks even as they tackle an energy crisis caused by the Iran War, IMF Director for Asia Pacific Krishna Srinivasan said on Thursday. With energy supplies running short due to the logjam in the Strait of Hormuz, southeast»»»

Morocco could expand its economy by up to 20% by 2035 if it accelerates structural reforms to boost competition, private investment, and labour market inclusion, according to recent reports by the World Bank cited by Asharq Business. The findings, presented in Rabat, suggest that integrating women »»»

BusinessEuropeWill EU bring in a windfall tax on oil companies?Arthur SullivanFive countries, including Germany, want the EU to bring in a so-called windfall tax to target energy companies benefiting from the price crisis. It can be done, but it's complex. https://p.dw.com/p/5CkY8Governments callin»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Czech Parliament Speaker Tomio Okamura in Belgrade on Thursday to discuss opportunities for further development of overall bilateral relations and deepening of parliamentary cooperation. In an Instagram post, Vucic wrote that the meeting with O»»»

DOHA: QatarEnergy announced the fuel prices for the month of May. Diesel prices remained stable, while gasoline prices (Super 95 and Premium 91) increased. QatarEnergy set the price of diesel at QR2.05 per liter, Super 95 at QR2.10 per liter, and Premium 91 at QR1.90 per liter. In April,Super gasol»»»

Dubai: What began as a routine ride turned into a widely shared story of civic action after a Dubai-based cyclist spotted an injured gazelle and chose to stop. The cyclist, identified online as Almir Majic, came across the injured animal near a cycling route in Al Qudra and documented the situation»»»

Zayed National Museum has been set to host "The Journey of Unity Through Time," a special programme commemorating the 50th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces. Running from May 6 to 15, the event honours a defining moment in 1976, when the Emirates’ forces have been brought toget»»»

Israel's foreign ministry said Thursday that Israeli forces had arrested about 175 activists aboard 20 ships from an aid-laden flotilla bound for Gaza. "Approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats... are now making their way peacefully to Israel," the ministry said in a statement, including»»»

The leaders of major media companies around the world, including The Associated Press, are calling on Israel's government to lift a ban keeping foreign journalists from being able to independently enter and report from Gaza, a barrier that's been in place since the war's start in 2023 and continues»»»

Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday decried what he described as Israel's continued violations of the ceasefire, calling for international pressure on Israel to stop strikes on civilians and paramedics. Aoun slammed the "continuing Israeli violations" in south Lebanon, sayin»»»

Strikes continued Thursday, despite a recently extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, as the Israeli army struck Harouf, Jebshit, Toul, al-Henniyeh, Kawnine, Zebqine, Adshit, Qalaway, Nabatieh-Mayfadoun, Beit Yahoun, Jmayjmeh, Harees and Baraashit in south Lebanon. It later ordered the re»»»

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect at midnight on 16 April. On 23 April, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire would be extended for an additional three weeks, following a second high-level trilateral meeting between representatives of Israel, the Unit»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Thursday decried what he described as Israel's continued violations of the ceasefire, calling for international pressure on Israel to stop strikes on civilians and paramedics. Aoun slammed the "continuing Israeli violations" in south Lebanon, saying they were occurring "des»»»

The ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah is far from the first conflict between them. The two have an enmity that goes back more than four decades, with outbursts of fighting or outright war punctuated by periods of tense calm. Here is a timeline of some significant events in the hostilities be»»»

Taipei: Taiwan's economy saw double-digit growth in the first three months of 2026 thanks to robust demand for artificial intelligence technology, data showed Thursday, despite concerns over the Middle East crisis. The island is a global powerhouse in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips, which»»»

EVERGENT Investments has signed an investment agreement to enter the shareholding of Anima Wings SA, a Romanian-owned airline, in a move that marks its entry into the commercial aviation sector. The transaction will be completed subject to certain conditions precedent. The investment represents a n»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army issues evacuation threat to at least 9 towns in southern Lebanon 30-04-2026 13:30 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran’s Pres»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s President: Naval Blockade Threatens Global Peace 30-04-2026 13:25 PM Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses a ceremony in Teh»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced the fuel prices for the coming month of May. The announcement made through its website showed a rise in petrol prices. Starting tomorrow, Super-grade petrol will cost QR2.10 per litre, as compared with QR2.05 in the current month. Premium-grade petrol will be »»»

Modern hospitals operate in an increasingly dynamic environment, where patient volumes, the diversity of specialties, and pressure on resources are constantly growing. In this landscape, digitalization no longer means implementing separate applications, but intelligently connecting clinical, operat»»»

Demand for exotic holidays is rising in Romania, especially for the colder months between November and March. When booked in advance, cruises and full holiday packages can be up to 30% more affordable. Cruise prices can start at approximately EUR 259 for Asian itineraries and around EUR 469 for the»»»

LONDON: A base hosting coalition forces in Iraq was targeted by as many as 28 drones and missiles per day at the height of hostilities after the initial US-Israeli attack on Iran, Sky News reported on Thursday. British soldiers from the Royal Air Force Regiment were responsible for intercepting mor»»»

BANGKOK: Myanmar’s military-backed government shortened the prison sentence of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday, a move that came as part of a prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday, according to legal officials and reports in state media. The amnesty is the second in two we»»»

SAN SALVADOR: El Salvador amended rules on Wednesday for appointing its electoral authority, less than a year before a presidential race in which President Nayib Bukele is set to run for an unprecedented third term. The amendment was backed by 57 out of 60 lawmakers in Congress, which is controlled»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday decried what he described as Israel’s continued violations of the ceasefire, calling for international pressure on Israel to stop strikes on civilians and paramedics. Aoun slammed the “continuing Israeli violations” in south Lebanon, saying they we»»»

RIYADH: Gold demand is expected to remain driven by geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region, through 2026 and beyond, according to an industry body. In its latest report, the World Gold Council said that this sustained demand will be driven by continued ce»»»

POLITICS On the day of the inaugural sitting of the National Assembly, media outlets feature comments from politicians and analysts outlining expectations and highlighting the most urgent tasks facing the newly elected MPs. Vladimir Nikolov MP of Progressive Bulgaria, the largest group with 131 sea»»»

Abuja: Nigerian airlines continued flying Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa's top crude producer and most populous nation. It is the second time a strike has been averted in as many weeks, with government talks with airlines having »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will not improve the situation in the world, as the concentration of conflicts in it is great, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. Putin and Trump held a telephone conversa»»»

WDP reported a solid start to 2026, with earnings growth, high occupancy, and continued pipeline execution, according to its Q1 results released on 24 April. EPRA earnings per share reached €0.38 in Q1 2026, up 6% year-on-year, with the company confirming its full-year guidance of €1.60 per share a»»»

The Ministry of Education has announced that the midterm break for the third academic term, coinciding with the Eid Al Adha holiday, will take place from May 25 to 29 for students as well as administrative and teaching staff. This schedule aligns with the ministry’s approved academic calendar for t»»»

Royal Jordanian Airlines (ASE: RJAL) reported a 15% rise in operating revenue but more than doubled its net loss in the first quarter of 2026, with airspace rerouting following the US-Iran war driving up flight hours and fuel costs, Al Mamlaka News reported on April 29. »»»

 “We’ve seen record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic, while glaciers have been shrinking and snow cover melting. The evidence is unequivocal: climate change is not a future threat. It is our present reality,” the European Union said in its latest European State of the Climate 202»»»

 “We’ve seen record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic, while glaciers have been shrinking and snow cover melting. The evidence is unequivocal: climate change is not a future threat. It is our present reality,” the European Union said in its latest European State of the Climate 202»»»

 “We’ve seen record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic, while glaciers have been shrinking and snow cover melting. The evidence is unequivocal: climate change is not a future threat. It is our present reality,” the European Union said in its latest European State of the Climate 202»»»

 “We’ve seen record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic, while glaciers have been shrinking and snow cover melting. The evidence is unequivocal: climate change is not a future threat. It is our present reality,” the European Union said in its latest European State of the Climate 202»»»

The 52nd National Assembly will feature six parliamentary groups, as their leaderships were announced by Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova during the inaugural sitting on Thursday. Progressive Bulgaria: Floor Leader Petar Vitanov, Deputy Floor Leaders Galin Durev, Vladimir Nikolov, Slavi Vassilev, O»»»

The Plovdiv Municipal Council Thursday decided to request taking over the management of the Episcopal Basilica of Philippopolis from the Culture Ministry. The basilica is subject to a co-ownership regime, whereby Plovdiv Municipality owns 55.8% and the State owns the remaining 44.2%. The reasons of»»»

Wellington, New Zealand: Air New Zealand has announced further temporary cuts to regional flights, citing persistently high jet fuel costs linked to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The reductions, scheduled between June 29 and July 26, affect several routes and major hubs such as Auckland, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Speaker Nabih Berri: This year’s Labor Day should serve as an open national appeal to the state, with all its authorities, as well as to th»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers heading to Qatar are seeing more options open up, as flights to and from Hamad International Airport resume in phases, with UAE carriers among the first to return. Airlines, including flydubai and Air Arabia, have already restarted services to Doha, offering renewed connectivi»»»

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday called on King Charles III to "return" the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a 105.6 carat gem that was mined in India and is now the star of Britain's crown jewels. The diamond has been in British hands since 1849 but its ownership is contested with several c»»»

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher in Europe in April as growth continued to underperform in a worrying combination both for consumers and policymakers at the European Central Bank. Annual inflation in the 21 countries that use the shared euro currency rose to 3.0% from 2.»»»

A lack of guidelines and insufficient oversight at the scene delayed recovery of the remains of victims in the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash, a government investigation showed Thursday. This file photo shows a police forensic team at the Muan International Airport crash site on Dec. 29, 2024. File Phot»»»

Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi has launched a new initiative that allows UAE citizens and residents to shop and dine in the duty-free area for up to five hours without a flight ticket. The initiative requires prior registration through the airport’s website to obtain an entry p»»»

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that a US naval blockade on Iranian ports was “doomed to fail” and would increase regional instability. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.  (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)»»»

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was back in court Wednesday to answer questions regarding documents written by Claude Guéant, his onetime right-hand man and former interior minister. Guéant’s statements – and Sarkozy’s denials – are the latest chapter in a public falling-out as Sarkozy»»»