DUBAI

Floods have been tearing a path of destruction across the globe, hammering Kenya, submerging Dubai, and forcing hundreds of thousands of people from Russia to China, Brazil and Somalia from their homes.

G7 energy and climate ministers agreed a timeframe Tuesday for phasing out coal-fired power plants, setting a goal in the mid-2030s, in a move hailed as significant by some environmentalists but described as "too late" by others.

Protesters block the road in the north of Turin before the G7 ministerial meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment, on April 28, 2024 in Turin.

G7 ministers meet for environment and climate change talks in Turin on Monday, with experts urging the highly industrialised countries to use their political clout, wealth and technologies to end fossil fuel use.

Bulgarians possess properties in 59 nations worldwide, with real estate holdings spanning every continent except Antarctica. These holdings include residences on exotic Caribbean islands like Aruba, the Netherlands Antilles, and the British Virgin Islands.

In a rare and highly anticipated move, Pavel Durov, the enigmatic owner and founder of the social platform Telegram, has emerged from years of relative seclusion to grant his first interview in a decade. The conversation, conducted by American journalist Tucker Carlson, offers a captivating insight into Durov's journey, his vision for Telegram, and the challenges he has faced along the way.

The airport of Dubai is underwater – In a 24-hour period, the amount of rainfall equals two years’ worth – In Oman, 19 people have lost their lives

Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on April 17, as the glitzy financial center reeled from record rains.

Huge tailbacks snaked along six-lane expressways after up to 254 millimeters of rain, about two years' worth, fell on the desert United Arab Emirates on April 16.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was plunged into chaos as heavy rains lashed the region, causing widespread flooding and the closure of Dubai Airport. According to reports from local authorities, the rainfall exceeded the annual average, leading to significant disruptions across the country.

Amidst reports linking the messaging app Telegram to the recruitment of gunmen involved in a recent attack near Moscow, the Kremlin has issued a warning to the app's owner, Pavel Durov, urging him to exercise caution.

BELGRADE - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Governor Jorgovanka Tabakovic met on Wednesday with a delegation of international investors visiting the Western Balkans.

The meeting was organised by the Bank of America (BOA).