QND a proud celebration of Qatar’s unity and national identity: Sierra Leone Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Day is a proud celebration of Qatar’s unity, heritage, and national identity, as well as the enduring values of resilience, progress, and collective purpose that continue to guide the country’s development, said Ambassador of Sierra Leone H E Ahmed Tejan Fadlu-Deen. In h»»»
Old Doha Port marks QND with heritage celebrations
Doha, Qatar: In celebration of Qatar National Day, Old Doha Port will welcome families, residents, and visitors to experience a destination-wide program of heritage-led activities across Mina District and Mina Park, reflecting the Port’s identity as a historic maritime gateway and a living destinat»»»
UDST secures CIPD accreditation for Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Doha:, Qatar The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced that its Master of Science in Human Resource Management has been officially accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the world’s leading professional body for HR and people development.»»»
Mathaf announces major campus expansion
Doha, Qatar: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the world’s leading institution for modern and contemporary art from the Arab world, announced that a major campus expansion is under way, led by the celebrated Lebanese-born architect Lina Ghotmeh, founder and principal of the Paris-based studio Lina»»»
CC-DB MP Mirchev Accuses MRF - New Beginning of Lying about Its Leader's Security Detail
Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev acused MRF - New Beginning of telling lies regarding their Floor Leader Delyan Peevski's security datail. Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Thursday, he commented on MRF - New Beginning's Wednesday statement which included i»»»
Kyrgyzstan implements digital monitoring of fish products - | 24.KG
Favorable conditions are being created in Kyrgyzstan for the sustainable growth of the fisheries industry, the development of aquaculture, and the attraction of investment in the sector, the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture reported. According to the ministry, a comprehensive identificat»»»
UN, Aid Groups Warn Gaza Operations at Risk from Israel Impediments
The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a "vague, arbitrary, and highly politicized" registration process. Dozens of international »»»
What to know about bidding war between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. is telling shareholders of the company that it believes a $72 billion buyout offer from Netflix is superior, and to reject a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance. Paramount went hostile with its bid last week, asking shareholders to reject the deal with Netflix favored by the b»»»
Attorney General meets Egyptian Court of Cassation Vice-President, Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General
Doha, Qatar: Attorney General of the State of Qatar H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi met separately with Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Kamran H E Aliyev and Vice-President of the Egyptian Court of Cassation and Chairman of the Egyptian Money Laundering and Terrorist Fina»»»
IIS celebrates Qatar National Day
Doha, Qatar: Ideal Indian School (IIS) celebrated Qatar National Day with a series of activities showcasing its patronage in this great nation. Students from both the morning and evening sessions actively participated in the parade, cultural show, and exhibition showcasing Qatar’s rich culture and »»»
Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates and Bradford Literature Festival release global town hall on national identity
Doha, Qatar: Doha Debates releases a new episode of its global town hall series, “National Identity and the Modern State”, filmed at Bradford Literature Festival (BLF). The event brought together students from Qatar, the UK and beyond alongside leading thinkers to explore how national identity inte»»»
MoI Undersecretary meets Jordan’s Ambassador
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) H E Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi met with Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Qatar H E Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi. The meeting discussed a number of issues of mutual interest. It also discussed bilateral cooperation in the security»»»
Prime minister meets US vice president
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Washington with US Vice President HE JD Vance. The meeting focused on discussing the strong, strategic bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the US, as well as the m»»»
Eurostat: Share of renewables in net electricity generated in the EU increased in Q3
About 49.3% of net electricity generated in the European Union in the third quarter of this year (Q3) came from renewable energy sources, marking an increase of 3.8% compared to a share of 47.5% recorded in the same period in 2024, data published by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat) show. »»»
Transelectrica: First STATCOM reactive power compensation installation, 260 million lei project carried out by Siemens Energy and Electromontaj
Transelectrica has put into operation, after the successful completion of technical tests, the first STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) installation in the Electric Transmission Network (RET), in the 400/220/110/20 kV Sibiu Sud power station. The investment is part of a major project financed»»»
E-Acumulatori: 30% increase in turnover in the first 10 months
E-Acumulatori.ro, one of the leading providers of renewable energy solutions and installer of photovoltaic systems in Romania, announces a 30% increase in turnover in the first 10 months of this year compared to the same period in 2024. The company estimates that it will exceed the threshold of 10 »»»
EnergyMin Ivan: Largest battery energy storage capacity in Romania, operationalized
The largest battery energy storage capacity in Romania - 200 MW power and 400 MWh capacity - was operationalized, Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan announced."Today, the largest battery energy storage capacity in Romania was put into operation: 200 MW power and 400 MWh storage capacity. In short: cle»»»
Electricity prices increase the most in November, rising 62.36% year-on-year
Electricity prices rose the most in November, up 62.36% year-on-year, but with a decrease of 2.52% compared with the previous month, followed by district heating, which increased 18.8% annually, and rail transport, up 18.59% year-on-year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics »»»
Primary energy resources up 4.9% in the first ten months;final electricity consumption down 0.2%
Romania's primary energy resources increased by 4.9% in the first ten months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, while final electricity consumption was 0.2% lower, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Monday.According to the consolidated data, from Ja»»»
Romania commissions 400 MWh battery storage project, its largest to date
* Nova Power & Gas’s 400 MWh project in Cluj County is the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date to have been connected to Romania’s grid, https://www.ess-news.com/ informs. The largest battery energy storage system (BESS) ...»»»
OMV Petrom commissions new sulphur recovery unit at Petrobrazi refinery, on 45 million-euro investment
OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern-Eastern Europe announces the completion of an investment at the Petrobrazi refinery: a new sulphur recovery unit, valued at 45 million euro, the company informs in a press release on Wednesday.According to the source, this project i»»»
Global representatives stress combating corruption is essential for economic growth
Doha, Qatar: Representatives of international government bodies and civil society organisations said combating corruption is a fundamental condition for economic growth and national recovery. The remarks came during a session on building coalitions to fight corruption and advance reforms in Asia an»»»
National Day stands as timeless testament to Qatar’s sovereignty: Kenyan Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Day is a revered day that stands as a timeless testament to the Nation’s sovereignty, unity, and the enduring vision that has guided Qatar’s journey toward progress, dignity, and purpose in the modern world, the Ambassador of Kenya H E Mohamed Nur Adan, has said. In his »»»
Cooperation between Qatar, Kyrgyzstan rooted in shared values: Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Qatar H E Marat Nuraliev has said Qatar’s constructive role and valued contribution to peace, stability and development at the regional and international levels are deeply appreciated “On behalf of the Government and the people of the Kyrgyz Republi»»»
On This Day, Dec. 18: House impeaches President Trump - UPI.com
On Dec. 18, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump, charging him with abusing the powers of the presidency and obstructing Congress. 1 of 5 | Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calf., speaks after the House voted to impeach President Donald Trump on Decemb»»»
PM Albanese announces hate speech crackdown after Bondi Beach shooting - UPI.com
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference a day after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, December 15, 2025. On Thursday, he announced plans to crack down on hate speech. Photo by Steven Markham/EPA Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Austral»»»
Medieval brutality: Hungarian woman slaughtered by foreigner beside train station
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Olympic Icon Boyan Radev, A Giant of Bulgarian Sport and Culture, Passes Away
Boyan Radev, Bulgaria’s first two-time Olympic wrestling champion and one of the most respected figures in Bulgarian sport and culture, has died at the age of 83. The news was confirmed by journalist Ivo Dimitrov, who paid tribute to Radev with an emotional farewell, describing him as a mentor and »»»
EU Holds Crunch Summit on Russian Asset Plan for Ukraine
EU leaders gather in Brussels Thursday for a make-or-break summit on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine -- with key player Belgium under pressure to drop its opposition. The 27-nation bloc is scrambling to strengthen Kyiv's hand as Russia's war drags towards the four-year mark and US President»»»
Syria, World Bank discuss ‘Support Plan’ for agricultural sector
Damascus, Dec. 18 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture has begun discussions with the World Bank on a support program aimed at addressing key priorities in the country’s agricultural sector. A technical team from the ministry met via video conference with World Bank officials, including Isabelle »»»
Attorney General meets Egyptian Court of Cassation Vice-President, Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor GeneralAttorney General of the State of Qatar H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi met separately with Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan K
Doha, Qatar: Attorney General of the State of Qatar H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi met separately with Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Kamran H E Aliyev and Vice-President of the Egyptian Court of Cassation and Chairman of the Egyptian Money Laundering and Terrorist Fina»»»
Minister of Justice meets Madagascar counterpart
Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Minister of Justice of the Republic of Madagascar H E Fanirisoa Ernaivo on the margins of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, convened in Doh»»»
Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10
Israeli troops fired a mortar shell over the ceasefire line into a Palestinian residential area in the Gaza Strip, in the latest incident to rock the tenuous ceasefire with Hamas. Health officials said at least 10 people were wounded, and the army said it was investigating. The military said the mo»»»
Are UAE flights delayed today? Rain travel checklist for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and RAK
Dubai: Worried the inclement weather may ruin your travel plans? Fortunately, flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah are running largely on schedule today (as of Wednesday, December 18 afternoon), except of a few non-rain-related sporadic delays. Still, residents are well placed »»»
Cristiano Ronaldo’s new members’ club bans phones and charges up to $16,400
Dubai: Cristiano Ronaldo is diving deeper into luxury ventures with Vega Private Members Club, an ultra-exclusive spot on Madrid's Golden Mile set to open before year-end. According to Spanish publication Libertad Digital, entrepreneur Inigo Onieva and Mabel Hospitality, the firm of Ronaldo and bus»»»
Will it be a rainy Christmas in the UAE as storms sweep across the country?
Dubai: As weather alerts light up phones across the UAE and dark clouds gather over several emirates, one question is on everyone's mind: will Christmas arrive with rain this year? Right now, it certainly feels possible. Across the country, residents are bracing for heavy thunderstorms and rainfall»»»
Trump promises US 'economic boom' in 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump said America was "poised for an economic boom the likes of which the world has never seen" next year, as he defended his policies in an address to the nation Wednesday. Claiming he was fixing a "mess" left by his predecessor Joe Biden 11 months ago, Trump said in his spe»»»
India accelerates free trade agreements to counter US tariffs and expand exports
India has accelerated a push to finalize several free trade agreements over the next few months to offset the impact of steep U.S. import tariffs and widen export destinations during growing global trade uncertainties. New Delhi is in advanced talks with the European Union, New Zealand and Chile an»»»
Arab female directors drive change at Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah
Arab female film directors have helped change the landscape of Arab cinema in recent years, presenting stories that haven't been told before and claiming space in an industry in a region that rarely makes room for women to grow. Four influential female directors took part in this year's Red Sea Fil»»»
Dubai will host its first-ever trading festival alongside iFX EXPO
For the first time, The Trading Festival will take place alongside the iFX EXPO! A high-energy event built for traders who want to start 2026 ahead of the curve. Running 10–12 February 2026 the Festival lands in the middle of the region’s busiest financial week, when global brokers, platforms, prop»»»
Manufacturers's new orders up 4.7pct January through October
New orders in the manufacturing industry increased by 4.7% January through October this year against the same interval in 2024, according to data released on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Thus, during the period January 1 - October 31, 2025, increases were reported in: the»»»
Industrial turnover up 3pct January through October
The total industrial turnover (domestic and foreign markets) increased in the first ten months of his year, in nominal terms, by 3.2%, compared to the same period in 2024, on the back of increases recorded in the drilling industry (+12.6%) and in the manufacturing industry (+2.9%), according to dat»»»
Ministry of Finance allocates 4 billion RON to support public investments and pay off arrears in transport,agriculture,development
The Ministry of Finance is allocating over 3.8 billion RON to support public investments and pay off arrears in key sectors such as development, transport and agriculture, according to a press release from the institution, sent on Wednesday."The Government approved today an Emergency Decision, by w»»»
PM Bolojan meets FIC representatives to discuss minimum turnover tax and fiscal regime
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met of Wednesday at the Victoria Palace with representatives of the Foreign Investors Council (FIC), in the context of Government consultations for the legislation required to prepare the state budget for 2026.According to a Government release, the discussions focused on»»»
Senate adopts draft law on payments of private pensions
The Senate adopted, on Wednesday, in compliance with the CCR (Constitutional Court of Romania) decision regarding this topic, the draft law on the payment of private pensions, in its initial form, the main regulation being that all persons, including oncological patients, who opt to withdraw money »»»
Urgency is for Romania to have budget for 2026; it will enter a deficit of perhaps a little over 6%
President Nicusor Dan stressed in London on Wednesday that the urgency is for Romania to have a state budget for next year, and this will be in a deficit of "a little over 6%.''"It's not good that we are on December 17 and we don't even have the draft budget. We were supposed to have the budget on »»»
Chamber adopts re-examined 'Vexler Law' in intial form
MPs on Wednesday adopted the re-examination, at the request of the President of Romania, of the Law amending and supplementing Government Emergency Ordinance No 31/2002 on the prohibition of organisations, symbols and acts of a fascist, Legionary, racist or xenophobic nature and the promotion of th»»»
Senate: AUR submits simple motion against Minister of Interior Catalin Predoiu
AUR's (Alliance for the Union of Romanians) leader in the Senate, Petrisor Peiu, on Wednesday submitted to the Senate plenum a simple motion against the Minister of the Interior, Catalin Predoiu."Mr. President, please take note that today we are submitting the simple motion entitled 'Romania is too»»»
3I/ATLAS: December 19 is closest approach
December just got an upgrade — and it’s not holiday traffic or year-end parties. It’s 3I/ATLAS, a visitor from another star system, casually cruising through our solar neighbourhood like it owns the place. On December 19, 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth, marking one of the most intrigu»»»
Senate passes Emergency Ordinance on SAFE instrument for funding defence investments
The Senate, acting as the decision-making body, approved on Wednesday the Government's Emergency Ordinance on the implementation of the SAFE instrument, which provides financial assistance to European Union member states to accelerate urgent public investments in the defence area.The vote recorded »»»