The Bulgarian Ambassador to Moldova is not defending Bulgaria’s national interests, Vazrazhdane said in a declaration on Friday. Speaking from the parliamentary rostrum, the Vazrazhdane Floor Leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that they had prepared a declaration aimed at defending the rights of Bulga»»»

The birth rate has sharply declined in northern regions of Kyrgyzstan. Nurgul Ibraeva, head of the Department for the Organization of Medical Care and Pharmaceutical Policy, said at a joint meeting of two deputy groups. She was responding to a question from MP Zhumabek Salymbekov about the current »»»

Former parliament member Kuvanychbek Kongantiev has been placed in the pretrial detention center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) for two months. An investigative judge of the Leninsky District Court of Bishkek granted the investigators’ request and ordered pretrial detention unt»»»

The Israeli army warned Friday the residents of Dahieh to evacuate, as it struck several regions in Beirut and the country's south and east. In Beirut, a strike targeted an apartment in Burj Hammoud's Nabaa, and another strike targeted a car in Jnah, a coastal neighborhood in southwestern Beirut, k»»»

Australia has ordered all non-essential officials in Lebanon to leave, Canberra's foreign minister said Friday, after issuing the same command to diplomats in Israel and the United Arab Emirates. In a post on X, top diplomat Penny Wong said they had been ordered to depart due to the "deteriorating »»»

Investigators work to determine exact reason for attack at Michigan synagogue Investigators worked Friday to determine the exact reason a man with a rifle crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack carried out by a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen»»»

We rarely articulate our love for home, not unless someone asks. Most of the time, the feeling resides in the background of our lives, built from years of routine and small, ordinary moments: Greeting the familiar faces at the grocery store, wandering through the neighbourhood park, stopping to pla»»»

Located in a prime position within the capital’s Central Business District, Victoria Center comprises approximately 8,600 square metres of Class A office space and holds a BREEAM In-Use certification with an Excellent rating. The integration of this concept further strengthens the building’s positi»»»

Thus, 17,923 residential units were completed in 2025 in Bucharest and Ilfov, according to the data of the National Institute of Statistics, up 1.8% compared to the result recorded in 2024. SVN Romania estimated in the annual market report issued at the beginning of 2025 that about 18,000 homes cou»»»

Sydney, Australia: Australia's energy minister warned on Friday against "dangerous" price gouging of petrol as he relaxed rules on how much fuel companies needed to hold in stock in a bid to boost supply. The country -- reliant on oil imports for fuel -- has seen petrol prices spike due to panic bu»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have clarified that some building premises maybe evacuated as part of safety procedures amid the ongoing Iranian aggression on the country. “As part of safety procedures, evacuation may sometimes be carried out to ensure everyone’s safety and allow emergency teams to res»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, stressed that Iran’s growing international isolation reflects a clear global stance against its recent attacks, pointing to the unprecedented support for a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning the actions. Stay u»»»

Iran expects to receive financial compensation for the damage caused during the conflict by the US and Israel, the Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said earlier. The US will have to compensate Iran with billions of dollars for all the destruction and deaths it is bringing there via attacking the nat»»»

With over two decades of experience in hospitality, Hotel CARO stands as a reflection of leadership shaped by long-term vision and adaptability. Rooted in industrial heritage and thoughtfully reimagined for today’s business traveller, the hotel goes beyond traditional accommodation. Business Review»»»

One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data showed, raising questions about the effectiveness of their age-gating methods. The number of 13-to-15-year-olds using TikTok and Snapchat, among»»»

High-energy lasers are increasingly being viewed as a potential game-changer in defending oil facilities, military bases and critical infrastructure against the growing threat of drones and missiles in the Middle East. Unlike traditional interceptor systems such as Patriot missiles — which can cost»»»

In 2025, doctors at the National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare in Kyrgyzstan performed 16 kidney transplant operations. First Deputy Minister of Health Tilek Mamadaliev said at a joint meeting of two deputy groups. According to him, the figure represents an important achievement for the cou»»»

Stoicism is an ancient Greek and Roman philosophy founded all the way back around 300 BCE. While ancient in its formation, it has never felt more relevant to me. It is based on an inner calm from understanding what we can and can not control. Resilience, logic, ethics and wisdom are among the main »»»

Mumbai, India: Nepal has started selling half-filled cooking gas cylinders to curb hoarding and panic buying, officials said Friday, following import disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. The landlocked Himalayan nation of 30 million relies almost entirely on India for its fossil fuel nee»»»

A second week of intense fighting has unfolded across Iran, Israel and parts of the wider Middle East after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets. Images from the ground capture the human impact of the conflict — smoke rising above cities, damaged buildings, e»»»

A Turkish-owned ship that had been waiting near Iran was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after authorities received permission from Tehran, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir ‌Uraloglu was reported ‌as saying by ‌local ⁠media. Ankara was continuing ⁠contacts with Iranian officials r»»»

A Sumolok Festival will be held at the Burana Tower Historical and Archaeological Complex in Chui region. Elnura Kulueva, the event’s organizer, told 24.kg news agency. According to her, 10 cauldrons will be set up during the festival, in which participants will jointly prepare the traditional dish»»»

Dubai: When Jumar Donayre Fabroa received the call that a kidney had become available, it was a moment he and his family had been hoping for after years of living with chronic kidney disease. With support from Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, the 38-year-old resident fro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) closed this week down 1.99 percent, losing 213.34 points to settle at 10,485 points, driven by pressure from six sectors, led by the insurance sector, which suffered the largest losses at 5.64 percent. The telecommunications sector was the only gainer thi»»»

Gold prices were on track for a second consecutive weekly drop, despite edging up on Friday, as surging energy prices due to the Middle East war dimmed prospects for near-term US interest rate cuts. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $5,095.55 per ounce, as of 0633 GMT on Friday. US gold futures for April de»»»

Growing public unease in Israel over the war with Iran has prompted mounting calls for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to clarify the conflict’s objectives and trajectory. The demands follow conflicting statements about when the war might end, coupled with Netanyahu’s continued refusal to answer »»»

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the US wants to "divide Europe" and doesn't "like the European Union" in an interview published by the Financial Times on Friday, after more than a year of turmoil in transatlantic relations. "What I think is actually important for everybody to u»»»

The Iran war has sparked growing concern in Egypt over its potential impact on navigation through the Suez Canal, one of the country’s most important sources of national income. Experts say the conflict has already begun affecting traffic through the strategic waterway as security risks for ships i»»»

Officers of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) detained lawyer A.K.A., a former military judge, on suspicion of systematic extortion. The security services reported. According to the investigation, the suspect, using his personal connections and status, organized a schem»»»

A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Friday, Turkey’s emergency response said. The tremor sent some residents rushing into the streets but no damage has been reported. The magnitude 5.5 quake was centered in the town of Niksar in Tokat province, at a depth of 6.4 kilometers (4 mi»»»

Dubai: The Singapore government has assisted 24 Filipinos who have been stranded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, by facilitating their transit through Singapore on their travel back to the Philippines. The group, nine men and 15 women, arrived in Singapore on March 13 aboard a Singapore-chartered evacuati»»»

The Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant (HPP) construction project is of strategic importance for the energy sector of Kyrgyzstan and all of Central Asia. Hugh Riddell, World Bank Group Country Manager for the Kyrgyz Republic, said at a meeting with Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev. The Ministry of Energy»»»

Etihad Airways has released an updated limited commercial flight schedule connecting Abu Dhabi with key international destinations. Passengers with existing bookings will be accommodated, and new tickets are available for purchase at its website. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading t»»»

RAF Typhoon jets have been in action over Bahrain as part of the UK's contribution to the defence of its Gulf Arab allies, the BBC has been told. Two jets out of the four sent to Qatar have been allocated specifically to help Bahrain intercept incoming drones, as the US-Israel war with Iran has ent»»»

Rescue operations are under way after a US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command (Centcom) has said. Neither hostile nor friendly fire were involved in the downing of the KC-135, which occurred over western Iraq, Centcom said. The tanker had been involved in ongoi»»»

On 9 April 2003 a statue of the leader of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, was pulled down in the centre of Baghdad. The metal plaque at the base of the statue was torn off and the statue's marble plinth attacked with a sledgehammer. Iraqi civilians initially tried to pull it down, scaling the statue to secur»»»

The Fiscal Council (CF) considers the 2026 budget framework to be compatible with a cash deficit of around 6.25% of GDP, although this assessment does not take into account the possible severe effects of the war in the Middle East or any measures that may be associated with it, according to its opi»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday evening that if a party in the coalition is dissatisfied with how the coalition or the Government is functioning, it has the possibility to initiate motions of censure, but stressed that regardless of who is prime minister and who is in government, 'poli»»»

Romania was safe, is safe and once U.S. capabilities, equipment and troops are in the country, it will be even safer, President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday."Romania was safe, Romania is safe and once the U.S. capabilities, equipment and troops are in Romania, Romania will be even safer. So, it is »»»

President Volodymyr Zelensky, present in Bucharest on Thursday, declared that 700 missiles were used in the first two days of the conflict in the Middle East and that his country has not benefited from a similar number of missiles during four years of war.Over 700 missiles in the Middle East were u»»»

President Nicusor Dan on Thursday said that it is not acceptable for a decision taken by the European Council in the formula of 27 on a loan to Ukraine to be challenged later, noting that Romania will support any kind of legal option to break the deadlock."It is not acceptable that a decision taken»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Bucharest on Thursday, said the United States as well as more than ten other countries in Europe and the Middle East have asked Ukraine for assistance in shooting down drones after the war in the Middle East began."Now, after the start of a new war in the»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is on a visit to Bucharest on Thursday, said Iran is an ally of Russia and has supplied it with hundreds of thousands of drones and shells."We know very well how they were launched. The Russians did not have operators. They were from another country, the»»»

”The consumer price index in February 2026 compared to January 2026 was 100.59%. The inflation rate since the beginning of the year (February 2026 compared to December 2025) was 1.5%. The annual inflation rate in February 2026 compared to February 2025 was 9.3%. The average rate of change in consum»»»

In Bulgaria, energy experts are calling for greater transparency in fuel pricing, focusing on the role of Lukoil Neftochim, which dominates the country’s oil market. Speaking on Nova TV, Elenko Bozhkov and Ivan Hinovski highlighted the monopoly’s influence and the distortions it creates in fuel cos»»»

SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea condemns Japan's plans to deploy long-range missiles, warning such moves heighten regional tensions and threaten security, North Korean state-run news agency KCNA reported on Friday. Tokyo has already stationed an upgraded Type-12 anti-ship missile with extended range »»»

DOHA: Qatar has rejected claims in sections of Israeli media that it had stopped its LNG production to affect energy prices in the US, calling such accusations an attempt to “drive a wedge” between Qatar and the US. In a statement on Thursday, a senior Qatari official told Al Jazeera that “Qatar wi»»»

Sandwiched between social housing blocks and busy train tracks in south London is Britain's most urban riding school, where children from disadvantaged backgrounds learn to ride horses as part of a project aimed at improving their well-being. About 160 children each week attend the Ebony Horse Club»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the country's military, warned on Friday that any new protests against the authorities would be met with a stronger response than in January, when several thousand people were killed. "The evil enemy, failing to achieve its field battle goals, is »»»

Sydney: Australia has ordered all non-essential officials in Lebanon to leave, Canberra’s foreign minister said Friday, after issuing the same command to diplomats in Israel and the United Arab Emirates. In a post on X, top diplomat Penny Wong said they had been ordered to depart due to the “deteri»»»