Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesHow farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfallJosh AxelrodThe war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops? https://p.dw.com/p/5BqbIWhat can farmers do when fer»»»

ConflictsJapanHormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategyJulian Ryall in TokyoThe Strait of Hormuz blockade has shaken Tokyo and Seoul, highlighting their dependence on maritime trade for essential goods including food and fuel. https://p.dw.com/p/5CaNZJapan gets more than 90% of it»»»

NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets, possibly offering clarity about how many could b»»»

Extreme heat is pushing global agrifood systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods and health of more than a billion people, according to a new report by the UN's food and weather agencies. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Motorists in the UAE are being urged to stay vigilant after Ras Al Khaimah Police warned of a surge in fake car insurance advertisements circulating on social media. The authority said the scams are designed to deceive vehicle owners and drivers by offering unrealistically low insur»»»

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council Prosecutors Chamber unanimously decided on Wednesday to ask Deputy Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova to grant her consent to be designated acting prosecutor general. The decision comes in the wake of Borislav Sarafov's resignation as acting prosecutor general ea»»»

Over 7,800 tablets and more than six kilograms of powdered substances were found by customs officers of the Sofia Customs Territorial Directorate in the luggage of passengers arriving from India, the Customs Agency reported on Wednesday. At around 9:00 a.m. on April 16, customs officers at the Sofi»»»

Tunis, April 21 (TAP) — The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of journalist Mounir Mounastiri, who died on Tuesday after a long illness.In a statement, the SNJT said the late journalist worked...»»»

The Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) expressed its concern about the lack of staff for the upcoming opening of 100 new outpatient clinics in the country as stated in a position of the professional organization, published on the BMA website on Wednesday. In their statement, BMA says that they sup»»»

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) —The weather will be foggy near the northeastern coasts in the morning, with passing clouds over the rest of the regions. These clouds will gradually become thicker in the afternoon over the western highlands of the north and...»»»

Pierre Herme, the French master of macarons, says he was inspired to build his multi-country empire selling the sugary French treats by a desire to reinvent an object he felt was boring. Starting out his career aged 14, he discovered macarons, two halves of light almond biscuit separated by a sugar»»»

Chadwick Scott Willacy, 56, was executed by Florida on Tuesday evening for the 1990 murder of 56-year-old Marlys Sather. Photo courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections/Website April 22 (UPI) -- Florida has executed a 58-year-old death row inmate convicted of killing his neighbor who had come h»»»

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) said on Wednesday in a Facebook post that "the result of the April 19 elections is clear. We accept this result with political integrity and with the clear understanding that trust is earned through consistency, character, and effective work." "The ARF was»»»

BEIJING: China warned on Wednesday that the situation in the Middle East was at a “critical juncture” after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire to allow Iran more time to negotiate. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two-week truce on Tuesday with Tehran yet to respond but he »»»

China ‌has issued a new proposal urging cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, healthcare, education and public services, in a broader push to make urban life more supportive for young people, children and families. The blueprint, jointly issued by 15 departments and re»»»

Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official figures showed Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the annual consumer price inflation rate increased to a three-month hig»»»

Dubai: Dubai is in talks to expand its network of retail fuel outlets to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at filling stations. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviewed the plan during its 93rd meeting, cha»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has suspended shipments of US dollars to Iraq and frozen select security cooperation programs, stepping up pressure on Baghdad to clamp down on Iran-backed militias, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Iraqi and American officials. Following the 2003 invasi»»»

Britain's annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3 percent in March as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices surging, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased from 3.0 percent in the 12 months to February, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. "In»»»

Dubai: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced the launch of new commercial towers in Uptown Dubai, adding more than 560,000 square feet of luxury office space as demand from finance and technology firms gathers pace. The twin developments — One Uptown Place and Two Uptown Place — will take»»»

There are few places in Dubai where you can still eat luqaimat under fairy lights and enjoy Thai noodles from a floating boat, all in one evening, all without emptying your wallet. And after its closure during the Iran–Israel–US conflict, Global Village is finally open again. It's almost the same a»»»

As the dust settles from the latest economic upheaval triggered by the US under President Trump’s administration, the world finds itself grappling with unprecedented market volatility and investor panic. The sweeping tariffs on imports from over 180 countries have set off a chain reaction of econom»»»

Pakistan’s central bank said Tuesday it had received $1 billion from Saudi Arabia’s finance ministry as a second tranche of a recently agreed $3 billion deposit package between the two countries. In a post on its official X account, the State Bank of Pakistan said the funds were credited on April 2»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US intelligence believes Iran has retained significant military might, despite America's assetions that Iran's defensive and offensive capabilities have been eliminated, NBC News reports, citing US lawmakers. The intelligence data contradicts statements by Pentagon chief Pete Heg»»»

Iran fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war. The morning attack by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came after U.S. President Donald Trump s»»»

MALABO: Pope Leo XIV is visiting one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons Wednesday, drawing attention to human rights abuses that campaigners have denounced for years and especially after the US began deporting third-country migrants here. Leo’s visit to the prison in Bata, the central African»»»

MALABO: Pope Leo XIV is visiting one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons Wednesday, drawing attention to human rights abuses that campaigners have denounced for years and especially after the US began deporting third-country migrants here. Leo’s visit to the prison in Bata, the central African»»»

KYIV: The killing of seven people by a gunman in Kyiv has ignited debate in Ukraine over who should be allowed to carry weapons --with many pushing for a loosening of the country’s strict gun laws.The motive of the shooter who was born in Moscow, lived in eastern Ukraine, and opened fire with a reg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s 2026 Year of Culture (YoC) with Canada and Mexico is emerging as a dynamic platform for international cultural diplomacy, fostering long-term partnerships and people-to-people connections, according to Years of Culture Advisor on Latin American Affairs, Mohammed Al Kuwari. Spea»»»

Skopje, 20 April 2026 (MIA) - Macedonia and Kazakhstan signed Monday an agreement on setting up a bilateral business council and a memorandum for promotion of trade and economic cooperation, aimed at strengthening economic ties and increasing trade exchange. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and F»»»

London: Britain's annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3 percent in March as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices surging, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index increased from 3.0 percent in the 12 months to February, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. "»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting net profit of QR71m on revenues of QR459m. The net profit attributable to the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, released its financial performance data for the first quarter of 2026 following a Board of Directors meeting held yesterday and chaired by GWC G»»»

The Employers' Organisation of Renewable Energy Producers in Romania (PATRES) and Creative Communications are organising the 5th edition of the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit, at the Palace of Parliament, on April 22-23.According to the organisers, the B2B event dedicated to solar energy in Romania »»»

Around 80% of employers believe that the development of artificial intelligence will not affect hiring volumes over the next two years, although they expect to seek candidates with different skills than those currently in demand, according to a survey conducted by an online recruitment platform.Fou»»»

The National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanta has taken over the company ICS Danube Logistics, the operator of the Giurgiulesti Port, a strategic investment for Romania, with regional and European stakes, announced on Tuesday the Minister of Transport, Ciprian Serban."I am glad that »»»

'More than 20 Romanian companies have presented innovative defence solutions to NATO agencies and, as of today, have open doors to a market worth billions of euros,' said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, at the Romanian Industry Days event held at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, the M»»»

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) continued its decline in Tuesday's trading session, which closed with a total turnover of approximately 121.7 million lei (23.9 million euros), up from 88 million lei (17.26 million euros) in the previous session.The main index of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, BET»»»

DUBAI: Haitham Al-Busafi will represent Oman at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia — which runs from May 9 until Nov. 22 — and he will also serve as its curator. Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, and located in the Arsenale Artiglierie, “Zinah” »»»

Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced on Tuesday a significant environmental milestone with the rehabilitation of more than 614,000 hectares of reserve land. The figure represents over 60% of the total national environmental accomplishment of rehabilitating the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli coach Younes Ali yesterday acknowledged a tough challenge against Al Nassr but said his team is ready and eager to put in a strong performance in the AFC Champions League Two semi-final at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai today. Al Ahli, who defeated Jordan’s Al Hussein 3-1 in the quart»»»

The capital’s police continue to actively identify and prevent cases of illegal trafficking of narcotics, psychotropic substances, and precursors, the press service of the Main Internal Affairts Department of Bishkek reported. According to the press service, operative officers from the Drug Control»»»

1 of 3 | Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel hold a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors Tuesday even»»»

London: The British Ministry of Defense announced that it will host a conference with representatives from 30 countries, which will continue over Wednesday and Thursday, to discuss the formation of an international mission to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry said in a statem»»»

For the second consecutive year, McDonald's Qatar, in collaboration with Mubadara for Social Impact, hosted a dedicated Environmental Day, bringing together more than 100 employees for a day of mangrove planting, beach clean-up, and environmental workshops at the 'Flower Each Spring Camp' in Ras Al»»»

Large-scale efforts to purge unscrupulous officers from law enforcement agencies continue in Kyrgyzstan. The Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, said in an official statement. According to him, this work is being conducted jointly wit»»»

After US-Israeli bombardment eliminated Iran’s supreme leader and much of its top echelons, the country’s leadership didn’t fall apart — but negotiations to end the war offer a new test. For decades, the supreme leader successfully managed several powerful factions, bringing to heel those who chall»»»

Hezbollah has stepped up its campaign against Lebanon’s authorities, objecting to their decision to pursue direct negotiations with Israel and insisting the government reverse course, while warning it could seek to bring down the process by force. The group argues that such talks require a broad na»»»

In an interview for BTA, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Bulgaria's smooth accession to the eurozone, as well as its policy in response to the energy crisis that followed the military conflict in the Middle East. Following the spring meetings of the »»»

Seoul: A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly $300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea, whose sophisticated cybercrime programme»»»