The National Liberal Party (PNL) will not be part of any government alongside the Social Democratic Party (PSD), regardless of whether the prime minister is a technocrat, Senate Chairman Mircea Abrudean said on Tuesday."Our position very clearly set. PNL will not be part of any government alongside»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday that there are relatively few options for a government backed by a parliamentary majority, adding that appointing a technocrat prime minister is "a scenario that has a chance"."As a general point, the request I will make to all party delegations we meet, for an»»»

After a meeting on Tuesady in Bucharest with Romania's President Nicusor Dan, Chairman of Moldova's Parliament Igor Grosu announced having discussed regional security, joint infrastructure projects and economic cooperation between the two countries."In Bucharest, I also had a meeting with the Presi»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met on Tuesday, at Victoria Palace, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice of the State of Israel, Yariv Levin, who is on an official visit to Romania. The talks focused on bilateral cooperation and the situation in the Middle East.According to a Gover»»»

Acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Tuesday at the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum in Bucharest that Romania is among the Eastern Flank countries that have recorded the most airspace violations, particularly due to drone incidents."Romania is among the Eastern Flank countries that have h»»»

The Black Sea region and the Western Balkans are of strategic interest both to Romania and to NATO, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday, mentioning that this is a period marked by multiple challenges and that like-minded states must cooperate."The Black Sea region and the Western Balkans region r»»»

The stronger Europe is, the stronger NATO is, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday at the opening of the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum.He was asked about the difference between the terms "pro-European" and "pro-Western" in the context of the latter being used more frequently recently.The Pr»»»

Romania’s Ombudsman challenged the latest emergency ordinance adopted by the Bolojan Government at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. Renate Weber argued that the notification is independent, and the analysis was done before receiving the petition from the AUR. The controversies of this normative»»»

The Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta stated on Tuesday that since the beginning of the year 14 drones have entered Romania's airspace and requested the positioning of military capabilities from central Europe on the Eastern Flank, in order to protect the continent."While in the middle of t»»»

Romania will have the contracts signed under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) military procurement programme by 31 May, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday at the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum."We are on schedule with the SAFE. As you know, there was a timeline, there was a deadline l»»»

Trojan Footprint 2026, the largest U.S. Special Operations Forces led exercise, commenced May 11, bringing together approximately 1,000 U.S. service members and 2,000 Special Operations Forces from 23 NATO Allies and partner nations. This premier multinational, joint-combined exercise demonstrates »»»

Ukraine has amended the list of countries with which it accepts dual citizenship agreements, adding 29 new states including Romania.On 8 May, the government in Kyiv adopted a "decree regarding amendments to the list of states whose citizens (subjects) acquire Ukrainian citizenship through a simplif»»»

Romania can and must become the main logistics hub for the reconstruction of Ukraine, said the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Transport Ionel Scriosteanu.The statements were made during the panel "Challenges and Opportunities in the Reconstruction of Ukraine: Romania's Role in this Strategic»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday, during a joint press conference in Bucharest with his Polish counterpart Karol Nawrocki, that the ongoing hybrid war shows no sign that Russia seeks peace or stability in Europe.Commenting on recent statements by the Russian president about a possible rapproch»»»

President Nicusor Dan expressed his belief, on Tuesday, that there will be a collaboration between Ukraine and Romania regarding the production of drones."A piece of the SAFE program is dedicated, that is, money from the SAFE program is dedicated to this partnership between Romania and Ukraine. And»»»

Poland is an important partner for Romania and the two states will continue their dialogue, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday during a joint press conference with his visiting Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki.The two heads of state will co-chair the Bucharest Nine (B9) Summit on Wednesday."In»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday, at a press conference held alongside his Polish counterpart Karol Nawrocki, that Romania wants as strong a presence of U.S. troops on its territory as possible and that it is "a good host" for American forces."Romania wants as many American troops as possible.»»»

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki said on Tuesday that Poland and Romania are the most important centres of NATO's strategic response on the eastern flank.At a joint news conference with Romania's President Nicusor Dan, at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Nawrocki underlined the impo»»»

President Nicusor Dan is hosting the 11th Summit of the Bucharest 9 (B9) Format at Cotroceni Presidential Palace on Wednesday, with the participation of the Nordic states, the U.S. and Ukraine.According to the Presidential Administration, the meeting is being held under the imperative of increased »»»

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte arrived in Bucharest on Tuesday evening, one day ahead of the B9 Summit scheduled to take place at the Cotroceni Palace.He was welcomed at Cotroceni by Romanian President Nicusor Dan and Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who will co-chair the Bucharest Nine Format S»»»

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have charged powerful ex-national security chief Kamchybek Tashiyev with plotting to overthrow President Sadyr Japarov and seize power by force. Seven others face the same charge, but their identi»»»

Shares of the Czech defence companies listed on the Prague Stock Exchange (PX) weakened on the first day of trading this week after Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted he would end the Russian war in Ukraine following the commemorations of the end of World War II. »»»

Under Joe Biden, the US said the Nord Stream pipeline network would not operate, but now it wants to buy the part of the pipelines owned by European companies, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told RT. “Take a look at how the Americans are planning to restore Nord Stream. I am talking about t»»»

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has completed a research study identifying how plants protect photosynthesis under high temperatures, an outcome that could support the development of more resilient crops in desert climates. The research team identified a protective mechan»»»

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike targeted a car Wednesday on a major highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon, state media reported, despite a truce in the war between Israel and Hezbollah. The attack took place in the Jiyeh area, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of the capital, Lebanon’s National N»»»

In a decisive move poised to transform Egypt’s railway industry, the National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC) announced plans to inaugurate its state-of-the-art factory in the East Port Said Industrial Zone by mid-2025. This major project is backed by an investment of approximately EGP »»»

Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis resident in the UAE are among the first in the world to gain access to the Federation's new biometric passport, following the launch of the National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernisation Programme by the Ministry of National Security and the St. Kitts and Ne»»»

A joint exhibition of Kazakh artists Umirali Ismailov and Mazhit Baitenov, «Legends of the Great Steppe,» will be opened on May 15. The Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic announced. According to the ministry, the exposition features over 60 works by the two artists, revealing the grandeur a»»»

On May 13, 1985, a Philadelphia police helicopter bombed the fortified house of a radical organization, MOVE, to end a 24-hour siege. 1 of 5 | On May 13, 1985, a Philadelphia police helicopter bombed the fortified house of a radical organization, MOVE, to end a 24-hour siege. File Photo by John And»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026 kicked off yesterday with officials outlining the emirate’s ambitious plans for sustainable urban growth, smart city, and community-focused development. Held in the UAE capital, the three-day summit brought together more than 7,000 attendee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stars League, in co-operation with Qatar Football Association, held a workshop for clubs as part of preparations for the 2026-2027 football season. Representatives from the QSL, QFA, Qatar Stars League clubs and Second Division clubs attended the meeting, which focused on the lat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted yesterday, a Turkish trade delegation headed by Abdullah Altunkum, Chairperson of the Türkiye-Qatar Business Council of the Foreign Economic Relations of Türkiye (DEIK). The delegation was received by Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice Chairman o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed participated in the meeting of Their Excellencies the Ministers of Trade of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, held via videoconference, to discuss the latest developments in the negotiations of the »»»

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company recognized Alfanar Engineering Services with a token of appreciation for its technical and operational contributions to one of the largest preventive maintenance projects in SATORP’s history and across the region. The recognition took place duri»»»

CAIRO: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Husseini met on Tuesday with Al-Azhar Grand Imam Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb in Cairo, where they discussed issues of shared concern. During the meeting, the grand imam praised the efforts of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in serving pi»»»

Bulgaria has expressed support for the multinational initiative led by the United Kingdom and France to strengthen the security of commercial shipping and guarantee freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced on May 12. The discussions took place »»»

Economists and business representatives are warning that the government’s proposed price control measures could create more problems than they solve, arguing that increased regulation and administrative intervention may ultimately push prices even higher rather than contain inflation. The debate ce»»»

MARINHA GRANDE: In a forest of pine and eucalyptus trees in central Portugal, chainsaws and diggers hum away clearing paths blocked by trees uprooted in winter storms, but the threat now is a high risk of summer fires. A team of forest firefighters, civil protection officers and military personnel »»»

Bain and Company, a leading global management consultancy, is expanding its UAE footprint with a new office space in Abu Dhabi, reiterating its long-standing commitment to the UAE’s growing role as a hub for regional and global business. This step builds on Bain’s established Middle East operations»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s project Masam, implemented by the nation’s aid agency KSrelief, removed 839 explosive devices from various parts of Yemen during the first week of May. The haul included 95 anti-tank mines, 12 anti-personnel mines, 721 items of unexploded ordnance, and 11 improvised explosive»»»

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The Israeli military said on Tuesday its troops had conducted a days-long raid in the area of the Litani river in south Lebanon, where exchanges of fire with Hezbollah persist despite a ceasefire. In a statement, the military said that over the past week, troops had conducted a "special operation t»»»

An Israeli strike targeted Wednesday a car on a major highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon, ahead of talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington. The attack took place in the Jiyeh area, about 20 kilometers south of the capital. On Saturday, two similar strikes targeted two cars on the sam»»»

Political analyst Ilir Kulla has publicly praised veteran Albanian actor Robert Ndrenika for the support he showed to Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj during a court appearance at the Administrative Court. In a text message sent to journalist Erla Mëhilli’s program on Euronews Albania, Kulla commended Ndr»»»

Dubai: Parkin, the emirate’s main public parking operator, has begun installing hundreds of AI-enabled cameras across busy districts to automate fee collection and monitor parking bay occupancy in real time. The rollout, currently in its first phase, includes more than 500 curb- and pole-mounted ca»»»

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE capital is accelerating investment in infrastructure, digital transformation, and transport connectivity as it positions itself for the next phase of growth, said the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, H E Suhail Mohamed Al-Mazrouei of the United Arab Emirates, during th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Core Curriculum Programme (CCP) at the Deanship of General Studies at Qatar University (QU) recently organised a virtual seminar titled “Sustainability as a Pathway to Success” as part of the university’s efforts to raise students’ awareness of sustainability concepts and highlight»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library will participate in the 35th Doha International Book Fair, taking place from May 14 to 23, 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), with an interactive booth that offers an engaging and inspiring experience for visitors of all ages. This year, th»»»

Doha: Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met yesterday with Director-General of the China Media Group (CMG) Regional Office in the Middle East, Mu Li. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of joint cooperation in the media field and ways to enhance and devel»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shell Qatar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, represented by the North Security Department, organised an awareness event for workers as part of the International Workers’ Day 2026 celebrations recently. The event witnessed participation of over 470 workers representi»»»