Kyrgyzneftegaz OJSC has undergone personnel changes at the board level. The decision was made on April 16 at a board meeting in Kochkor-Ata. According to the company, the powers of the board members Zairbek Azhikulov, Taalaibek Murzakulov, and Kubanychbek Sydykov were terminated early. On the same »»»

Around 7,900 people are known to have died on migration routes in 2025, with a further 1,500 potentially missing and presumed dead, the United Nations' migration agency said Tuesday. The International Organization for Migration's Missing Migrants Project "has documented more than 80,000 deaths and »»»

EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said she expected "positive decisions" on Wednesday to unblock a badly needed 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) loan for Ukraine, as hopes rise Hungary will drop its veto. "We expect some positive decisions tomorrow (Wednesday) on the 90 billion loan. Ukraine really needs »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday it has launched an eInvoicing '4-Corner' model, allowing businesses to exchange electronic invoices through accredited service providers as part of a broader push to digitise the country’s financial ecosystem. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download »»»

Romania became Germany’s largest supplier of rapeseed in the first half of the 2025/26 season, with exports of 873,400 tons, surpassing Ukraine. The data comes from the German Federal Statistical Office and is confirmed by the Union for the Promotion of Oilseed and Protein Plants (UFOP): in the fir»»»

Nearly two thirds (62%) of professionals working in the construction and installations sector in Romania expect a decline in the volume of works in 2026, compared with the situation in the previous year, when 48% described themselves as pessimistic, according to data from a specialist report publis»»»

The average total office fit-out costs in Bucharest slightly increased in 2025 to €1,077/ sq. m, according to data from the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company, based on the EMEA ...»»»

As many as 1,209 electric vehicles were registered in Romania in March 2026, 93% more than in the same month last year, according to a market analysis carried out by one of the most important players in the field of electric mobility in Romania.Data centralised by Lektri.Co show that the growth com»»»

Romania is underrepresented in oncological clinical trials, despite the scale of cancer and one of the highest mortality rates in Europe, according to a report published on Tuesday by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), in the context of implementing the next stages of Europe's Beatin»»»

Prices for holiday packages will grow a lot and some tour operators will apply increases even for already made bookings, said Alexandra Matei, managing partner Safety Travel on Wednesday. “The geopolitical impact will certainly have many price consequences. Prices for holiday packages will grow a l»»»

Over two million tourists could choose safer destinations in Central Europe this year, instead of those in Asia or the Middle East, amid the conflict in Iran, reveals an analysis by the Global Research Group, part of Global Payments.In this context, Romania could attract approximately 150,000 addit»»»

Wizz Air Company officially reopened on Monday the Targu Mures base with a last generation Airbus A320neo aircraft. According to a press release, the air company is offering now ten routes to eight countries from Transylvania International Airport. It will sell 460,000 tickets, allocated for the Ta»»»

Romania remains one of the smallest office furniture markets in Europe, estimated at approximately EUR 300–400 million annually, 20–40% below the European average, according to Interconnection Consulting, but with growth potential driven by the reconfiguration of workspaces. However, the conflict i»»»

The government approved an additional 281.626 million lei for the budget of the Ministry of Transports and Infrastructure for 2026, in order to increase the social capital of the Administration of Sea Ports National Company, Constanta. According to an Executive press release, the ministry budget wi»»»

About eight out of ten Romanians confess they make purchase decisions under the impulse of enthusiasm, while about half justify their purchases by the fact that they “are not very expensive”, shows a study made by Provident and iVox. According to the same study, one out of three consumers bought “c»»»

RIYADH: The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority-developed program “Tomoh” has supported 40 companies until listing on Saudi Arabia’s parallel market “Nomu,” according to what the authority told Al-Eqtisadiah. The initiative, dedicated to entrepreneurs, supports high-growth small and medi»»»

Volunteers across Bulgaria have counted nearly 3,600 sparrows at 278 locations as part of the annual We Count Sparrows campaign which highlighting both public engagement and ongoing concerns about urban biodiversity. Information about the campaign was made public Tuesday by the Bulgarian Society fo»»»

Ideologies suffered a collapse in the latest parliamentary elections, while the desire for stability and long-term governance prevailed, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said on Tuesday at a press conference held by the Vazrazhdane party on the results of the April 19 vote. Progressive Bulgar»»»

Amnesty International Bulgaria presented its annual report, The State of the World's Human Rights, at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Tuesday, assessing conditions in 144 countries. The non-governmental organization has urged governments not to allow the emergence of a global order that und»»»

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Tunis, April 21 (TAP) — The weather on Tuesday, will be partly cloudy across most regions. Winds will blow from the west. They will be light to moderate.The sea will be slightly rough.Temperatures will continue to rise slightly, with highs ranging...»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran is demanding the prompt release of crew members from the Iranian-flagged merchant vessel Touska, seized by the United States in the Gulf of Oman, as well as the crew families aboard, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "The Islamic Republic of Iran, warning of th»»»

Dozens of US veterans and family members of military personnel have been arrested while staging a protest in the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C, in opposition to the war on Iran. At least 62 people were arrested during the demonstration at the Cannon House Office Building, which was organiz»»»

LONDON: The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure to rush through the appointment despite security concerns. Olly Robbins, former head of the Foreign Office, was fired by Prime Minister Keir »»»

Israeli troops were demolishing Tuesday houses, schools and buildings in the southern border towns of Khiam, Bint Jbeil, Beit Leef, Shamaa, al-Bayyada and Naqoura, in an area in south Lebanon below what Israel called the "yellow Line". The Israeli military also dropped thermal balloons overnight ov»»»

Saudi Arabia: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia, has detected a number of violations that required legal action against 14 recruitment offices. It decided to immediately suspend the operations of three recruitment offices, while the licences of 11 were revoked f»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s Egyptian Mineral Resources Company reported a significant rise in financial and operational performance for the fiscal year 2024/2025, according to outcomes approved during its general assembly chaired by Karim Badawi and attended by officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mine»»»

The EU's top diplomat has said the bloc will gauge the willingness of member states to take measures against Israel, after Spain re-upped demands to suspend a cooperation deal. Foreign ministers from the 27-nation bloc are expected to discuss the matter at a meeting in Luxembourg Tuesday after a ca»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s biggest lenders, including Saudi National Bank, Riyad Bank, and Al Rajhi Bank, reported solid first-quarter earnings, supported by steady lending growth and resilient operating income. SNB, the Kingdom’s largest lender, posted a net profit of SR6.42 billion ($1.71 billion) fo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A special Il-76 aircraft of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations delivered over 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Beirut for the Lebanese population affected by the military conflict, the ministry told Sputnik on Tuesday. "The Il-76 aircraft of the Russian Ministry of Emer»»»

Dubai: The stakes around Shah Rukh Khan’s King have just escalated dramatically and the numbers tell the story. According to trade reports and Times Of India, Pen Marudhar has acquired the film’s all-India theatrical distribution rights for a hefty Rs2.5 billion, positioning it among the most expen»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’, HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, has conducted a site visit to the Qatar Academy - Sidra project in Education City. He was accompanied by Nasser Mohammed Al Hajri, Chief Operations Officer at Qatar Foundation for Education, Scie»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved the procedure for state accreditation of secondary and higher medical education institutions. The resolution was signed to implement the presidential decree establishing a state monopoly on the training of medical specialists. The new procedure ap»»»

CFI Financial Group, a globally recognized leader in online trading services, including access to local equity markets, has appointed Amr Abdelbaky as the new Chief Executive Officer of CFI Egypt for Brokerage and Securities and Bonds Trading (CFI Egypt). The move reinforces the Group’s focus on st»»»

Global Village is always filled with different fragrances and scents: Hot chocolate and freshly made churros, or maybe some pizzas sizzling in a corner. This time, the air was also filled with hope. After a month of closure due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict, Global Village reopened with much cheer»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team have departed for China to compete in the sixth Asian Beach Games, taking place in Sanya from April 22 to 30. The games, organized by the Olympic Council of Asia, will have 3,800 male and female athletes representing 45 countries, competing across 14 sport»»»

Luanda, Angola: Pope Leo XIV begins the final leg of his African tour on Tuesday with a visit to Equatorial Guinea, where his increasingly vocal defenses of human rights will be closely watched in one of the most closed-off states on the continent. After three days in Angola, the US-born pontiff is»»»

COLOMBO: The United Nations urged Sri Lanka on Tuesday to deliver concrete results after long-running investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners. The UN’s top envoy to the country, Marc-Andre Franche, said survivors and families of vi»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan amended resolution No. 236 of April 30, 2022, regulating the application of the Tax Code and EAEU agreements. According to the document, two municipal enterprises—Bishkek Heating and Power Plant (HPP) and Bishkek Heating Networks—were added to the list of orga»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that his country's campaign in Lebanon relied on both military and diplomatic pressure to disarm Iran-allied Hezbollah. "The overarching goal of the campaign in Lebanon is to disarm Hezbollah and remove the threat to the northern communities (of Isr»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre said it will become the world’s first AI-native financial centre, embedding artificial intelligence at a foundational level across its legal frameworks, business environment, talent development and infrastructure. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

The former Maltese Ambassador to Libya, Charles Saliba, revealed yesterday that he is returning to Tripoli in his two new roles as Economic Attaché, while also representing Malta Enterprise as Economic Envoy to the North Africa region. He explained that his primary objective is to further strengthe»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces blew up the Imam Sports Complex in Mays Al-Jabal shortly after midnight,»»»

The Arab American Civil Rights League says it will take action against the US government on behalf of American citizens who have been impacted by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it’s about accountability»»»

At least six people were reported injured on Tuesday, a day after a powerful quake rattled northern Japan, but there appeared to be no major damage from the tremor that also triggered tsunami waves up to 80 centimeters (31 inches). However, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) also warned of an in»»»

The container vessel Touska, seen here off Hong Kong's Ap Lei Chau islet in November 2017, was seized by the U.S. military on Sunday. Iran's Foreign Ministry demanded Tuesday that the United States release the vessel. Photo by Jerome Favre/EPA April 21 (UPI) -- Iran on Tuesday demanded the United S»»»

It was with deep appreciation for the country and its leadership that universities across the UAE began to reopen their doors for students, welcoming them back to in-person classes after weeks of remote learning caused by regional friction, on April 20. One of the first to reopen its campus to pupi»»»

SINGAPORE: Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Singapore HE Seah Kian Peng met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Singapore HE Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki. The meeting discussed bilateral relations.»»»

Kuwait: Renown Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al Fahad passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with illness, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy spanning more than six decades. The late actress was one of the most prominent figures in the region's entertainment scene. She presented dozens of distingui»»»