The Romanian leu came under renewed pressure on Thursday and Friday, with the euro reaching a new record against the local currency as the country’s prolonged political crisis coincides with heightened concerns over its sovereign rating and fiscal outlook. The euro rose as high as around 5.35 lei o»»»

Bishkekgaz gas service announced that gas supplies will be temporarily suspended from October 5 to 7 due to work on an underground medium-pressure gas pipeline. The gas outage will affect the area bounded by Lermontov Street, the railway, Lenin Street, Kalinin Street, Zhibek Zholu Avenue, the Big C»»»

He plans to use his winnings to start something of his own Dubai: An Abu Dhabi-based Pakistani driver has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s weekly e-draw, marking his first-ever win after taking part from time to time. Muhammad Imran Abdul, 32, has been living in Abu Dhabi for the past 15 years, while h»»»

Medical breakthrough highlights expertise at Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City Abu Dhabi- Seha, subsidiary of PureHealth, an integrated healthcare platform in the Middle East, has successfully managed a rare and potentially life-threatening neurological case at Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Medical City, h»»»

Rome: After a gruelling summer skimming lakes and coastlines to dump thousands of tonnes of water on wildfires across a parched Europe, Italy's fleet of bright yellow and red Canadair planes has finally returned home to a base near Rome for maintenance. Italy operates one of the world's largest fle»»»

A national coordination group for the implementation of EU's restrictive measures against Russia will look for possible violations at the Kamchia Sanatorium and Health Complex, Finance Minister Galab Donev said during parliamentary Question Time on Friday. He said that necessary measures would be t»»»

In an address to Parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that his cabinet's goal is to bring price rises under control and to halt the upward trend in prices. In response to a question from Continue the Change (CC), Radev specified that he has never promised to lower prices. The Prime»»»

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron today called on the Group of Seven countries to coordinate efforts to reduce fuel prices, at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump is suggesting that Europeans withdraw from their strategic diesel reserves. The French Presidency (Élysée) stated in offical s»»»

Revolut will introduce new terms in December, allowing it to temporarily suspend currency exchanges in exceptional market or technical circumstances, potentially affecting some transfers as well. Revolut users will face a new provision from 3 December 2026 that could temporarily suspend currency ex»»»

The decision to switch some state and educational institutions in Bishkek to online work is aimed at reducing the strain on the city’s infrastructure on the day of the Bishkek Arena opening. Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Dzhunushaliev said. According to him, holding an event of this scale is a new experie»»»

Average rainfall stands at 5.2mm, while temperatures are expected to exceed normal levels Abu Dhabi: Rainfall across the UAE is expected to be slightly above average this October, while temperatures are also forecast to remain higher than normal, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. The»»»

War-risk, emergency and fuel surcharges are driving costs higher, shipping committee says Dubai: Shipping prices and associated costs for cargo moving into the Gulf have risen to around three to five times previous levels following disruptions to maritime routes, with additional fees and rerouting »»»

A Palestinian was martyred and several others were wounded Thursday evening when an Israeli drone struck a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians near the Regional Junction in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, according to local sources. In a separate incident, several Pale»»»

Romanian Creative Week—the largest event dedicated to the creative industries in the European Union—returns from October 2 to 8, 2026, with the second edition of RCW X Bucharest, the event’s autumn capsule. Held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania, the program brings projects spann»»»

In the first nine months of 2026, Kyrgyzstan imported 199.3 tonnes of coffee from third countries. This is already more than the total volume imported throughout last year, the State Customs Service reported. Thus, coffee imports in the first nine months of this year were 52.2 percent higher than t»»»

A sharp change in weather conditions is expected across Kyrgyzstan in the second half of October 4 and on October 5, Kyrgyzhydromet reported. Intermittent rain is forecast in most parts of the country, with rain and snow expected in mountainous areas and snow in high-altitude areas. Heavy precipita»»»

Project includes real-time bus management and a new smart digital fare collection system Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, announced during its participation in LIVEX 2026 a strategic project to develop t»»»

Safety measures ramped up as Dubai gears up for a packed winter events calendar Dubai: Dubai Police and partner entities are tightening security preparations ahead of a busy winter season, with plans for the opening of Global Village, the Dubai 30X30 Fitness Challenge and the World Championship of »»»

Singapore/New York, Oct. 2 (SANA) The U.S. dollar climbed to a 17-month high on Friday while oil prices edged higher, as rising energy costs and a global bond selloff heightened concerns over inflation and the outlook for interest rates. The dollar was headed for a third consecutive weekly gain, wi»»»

Stockholm: World and Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis said on Friday that he would skip the 2027 indoor athletics season, including the European championships in Valencia, to rest and prepare for the outdoor season. "I'm making this decision to give my body the recovery and preparation »»»

During Question Time in Parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev denied having ever said that he would suspend the agreement that caretaker prime minister Andrey Gurov signed with Ukraine. "I said it was an irrational and poor decision,” he added. He was replying to a question by Tsoncho Ga»»»

WASHINGTON - Full EU membership remains Serbia's strategic commitment, and the Serbian government continues the reforms required for progress in the accession process, Serbian caretaker Minister for European Integration Nemanja Starovic said at a panel at Washington's Quincy Institute. Amid complex»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlements of Grachevka and Serdobino settlements in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. Additionally, Russian troops have liberated the settlement of Malaya Rybitsa in the Sumy region, the statement read.U»»»

Lifestyle and environment may speed up ageing in early adulthood, study finds Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland have found that biological ageing may begin accelerating as early as young adulthood, with lifestyle, environmental exposures and living conditions potentially influen»»»

A ring system of bypass roads could reduce traffic congestion in Bishkek by 70–80 percent. Former Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov made the statement on October 2 at the scientific and practical conference «Development of Bishkek in the Era of Independence: Achievements, Challen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli aircraft carry out an airstrike in eastern Gaza City 02-10-2026 11:54 AM Latest News Urgent News Putin Hails Iranian Nation’s ‘Cour»»»

Nagoya, Japan: China's Wang Xiyu, fresh from conquering top seed Alexandra Eala, toppled Zhang Shuai to win Asian Games women's tennis singles gold on Friday -- and a ticket to the Los Angeles Olympics. The 25-year-old Wang breezed past her compatriot 6-2, 6-1 in 66 minutes at the Higashiyama Park »»»

Buenos Aires: The Atlético Platense team completed the lineup of semifinalists for the Argentine Football Cup after defeating their guest Estudiantes 1-0 in the match that brought them together today in the quarterfinals of the competition. Gonzalo Lencina scored Atlético Platense's only goal in th»»»

Vladimir Putin’s key message at the Valdai Discussion Club is that escalation with NATO could reach a “point of no return” faster than expected, Russian Council on Foreign & Defense Policy Deputy Research Director Dmitry Suslov told Sputnik. Dmitry Suslov identifies three key drivers of risk:West’s»»»

A draft Cabinet of Ministers resolution approving a program to reduce poverty and promote employment in Kyrgyzstan through 2030 has been submitted for public discussion. According to the Ministry of Labor, the country continues to face structural problems in the labor market, including regional dis»»»

Apply by October 31 for UAE's Modern Heritage research and creativity grants Abu Dhabi- The UAE Ministry of Culture has launched the second cycle of the Modern Heritage Grand Program 2026-2027, inviting researchers and creatives to apply for grants by October 31, 2026, through the ministry's offici»»»

Cinema, markets, and wellness initiatives highlight the park's new season Umm Al Emarat Park has launched its new season with a packed programme of entertainment, culture, education, wellness and family activities, alongside returning attractions and new collaborations across Abu Dhabi. Get updated»»»

London: The English Football Association said on Friday that an independent commission's findings that Manchester City had broken financial rules had "implications for the integrity of the game". The national governing body said in a statement that it was "carefully considering the decision and its»»»

Motegi, Japan: Spain's Alex Marquez set a new lap record at the Japan MotoGP Friday in a practice session dominated by the Ducati-Gresini rider in only his second season at the top level. Marquez flew around the dry Motegi circuit in 1 minute 42.81 seconds, ahead of second-fastest Pedro Acosta, wit»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Iran’s response to US and Israeli aggression, saying the entire world is “amazed” by the Iranian nation’s “courage, heroism and resilience.” “The whole world is closely following what is happening and is amazed at the courage and heroism of the Iranian n»»»

Record-breaking heatwaves expose Europe to severe heat stress in summer 2026 A record 52 percent of Europe was exposed to intense heat stress during the exceptionally hot summer that seared the continent this year, the EU's climate monitor has said. Fuelled by climate change, the world's fastest-wa»»»

Patrick Reed confirms DP World Tour Championship place as he targets Race to Dubai title Dubai: Major winner Patrick Reed has secured his spot at the DP World Tour Championship, which will take place at Jumeirah Golf Estates from November 12-15, as he looks to cap his season as Race to Dubai leader»»»

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski accused Prime Minister Rumen Radev for "lying again" referring to Radev’s statement that there were 36 invoices for 36 flights worth a total of EUR 5 million, received from the authorities in Malta. “I am making the following proposal to »»»

Jared Kushner has played a key role in US diplomacy over the war in Gaza while his private equity firm, Affinity Partners, holds the largest stake in Phoenix Financial, an Israeli investment group with holdings in companies involved in supplying Israel’s military, according to a CNN investigation. »»»

Funds are held until ownership transfer is confirmed Anyone buying or selling a premium Dubai number plate will now have a way to complete the deal without handing over money on trust alone. Mazal has launched a digital platform where buyers' funds are held securely from the moment a deal is agreed»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the fate and future of Hezbollah and other Iran-backed regional armed groups is completely tied to the fate of the Iranian regime itself. “They go -- as goes Iran, so goes the proxies,” said Trump in response to a Lebanese reporter’s question about Hezbolla»»»

POLITICS Trud argues that the Radev cabinet faces three key constraints: time, personnel and money. Time is particularly limited, as the government must tackle a long list of urgent domestic and foreign-policy issues while institutional procedures slow down decision-making. Personnel is another maj»»»

The Liberty Memorial on Shipka Peak will look exactly the same after the renovation, which is why there are 1,000 pages of publicly available documentation, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday during parliamentary question time in response to a question from the Vazrazhdane parliamentary grou»»»

NAIROBI: The African Union Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from actions or statements that could worsen tensions and undermine regional peace and stability. “The Commission urges the three countries to address their differences through»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4948 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.2 pct re»»»

MUNICH - The Serbia men's national football team lost 2-0 to Germany away in a UEFA Nations League Group A2 Match Day 3 game in Munich on Thursday evening. Tom Bischof (39 min) and Florian Wirtz (61 min) provided the goals for the hosts. Serbia are in the last, fourth position in the Group A2 table»»»

Márton Nagy, a former minister in former PM Viktor Orbán’s government, has reportedly moved to Switzerland and has been working for a Zurich investment bank since the summer. Márton Nagy, who served as Hungary’s national economy minister before the April 2026 election, has moved to Switzerland and »»»

Abu Dhabi achieves 100% fisheries sustainability, restoring marine ecosystems Abu Dhabi’s Sustainable Fisheries Index reached 100% by the end of 2025, up from just 8% in 2018, as the emirate continues efforts to restore marine life and protect natural resources. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (»»»

The authorities in Malta have provided invoices for 36 flights worth a total of EUR 5 million, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday during parliamentary Question Time, referring to flights taken by Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Floor Leader Delyan Peevski, and companies supplying guar»»»

The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and the State Agency for Child Protection (SACP) will work to develop an information system that will centralize all alerts submitted to state institutions and child protection bodies, Minister Nataliya Efremova said at an event marking the SACP's 25th anniv»»»