SOFIA — Bulgaria has formally joined the euro zone, adopting the euro as its official currency from 2026, in a move widely seen as a major milestone in the country’s long-term European integration.The decision carries significant geopolitical and economic weight, reinforcing Bulgaria’s alignment with the European Union and its core financial structures. However, analysts note…
LONDON — British Muslims are among the most generous charitable donors in the United Kingdom, giving an estimated $3 billion annually, around four times the national average, according to new research published by the think tank Equi.The study found that while the majority of donations have traditionally been directed toward international humanitarian causes, there is…
CARACAS — Venezuelan authorities have released 88 people detained during protests following the country’s recent elections, the government announced on New Year’s Day.The move marks the second mass release within a week, coming amid growing pressure from the United States on President Nicolás Maduro’s government over human rights concerns.The detainees were arrested during demonstrations that…
Testing the DJI Power 1000 power station. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Remember those bulky power banks that could barely keep your phone charged? Forget them! Power stations are the new rockstars of portable electricity. In just a few years, they’ve exploded in popularity, transforming from niche products to a dazzling array of options. Now you can find…
New Delhi — Journalists in India face growing threats to their safety and freedom under the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a report published by Indian digital news outlet The Wire.The report claims that during 2025, 14,800 journalists were targeted through various forms of intimidation, harassment, legal action, and violence across the…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. If 2024 was the year of experimentation with generative AI, then last year was one of implementation. Hundreds of thousands of businesses, as well as many hundreds of millions of individual users, applied the technology…
Karachi — A woman riding a motorcycle was killed in a traffic accident on Monday near Landhi Hospital Chowrangi in Karachi, police said.According to initial reports, the motorcycle was struck by a heavy trailer, resulting in the woman’s death on the spot. Following the collision, the trailer driver fled the scene, prompting a police search.Police…
New York — Just hours after taking the oath of office, newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued a sweeping executive order revoking all executive orders enacted under former Mayor Eric Adams.According to the mayor’s office, the decision immediately suspends previous administrative directives and initiates a comprehensive review of policies introduced by the former administration. Officials…
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Russia ratified theReciprocal Exchange of Logistics (RELOS)agreement with India inearlyDecember,practically on the eve of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit, which is why news of the move was largely lost in the media shuffle. As the name implies, RELOS grants each country’s troops, ships and aircraft logistical access to the other’s facilities, but it does not…
