Nine out of ten proposed candidates for the post of Minister of Emergency Situations have been implicated in corruption cases. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, after the dismissal of the previous head of the ministry, ten candidates»»»

Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - President Kais Saïed pointed out that the preliminary draft of the five-year development plan for 2026–2030 must necessarily stem from the citizens' will, so as to faithfully meet their expectations and demands, according to...»»»

Dubai: Philippine carriers have continued cancelling flights to key Middle East destinations due to the current situation in the region. This has prompted the local government to arrange charter and commercial flights for Filipinos who want to return home. Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and»»»

DOHA: The chances of rain in Qatar will continue until the end of the week, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said. In a social media update, QMD said forecasts indicate continued partly cloudy to cloudy conditions, with chances of rain persisting through the end of the week. Rainfall is e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Engaging older family members in the daily life of households plays a vital role in strengthening their sense of value, belonging, and overall well-being, according to an official from the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan). Omar Shaheen Al-Kaabi, Director of the In»»»

The Bulgarian authorities have informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Sofia will temporarily refrain from implementing the statute of the Gaza Board of Peace. The decision stems from constitutional requirements, according to which the document cannot be put into effect before receiving formal ap»»»

A Russian drone hit a civilian business in Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing two people and injuring ‌five, local ‌officials said. "Unfortunately, there ‌is ⁠preliminary information about ⁠two people killed," Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on the Telegram messaging app. Kharkiv Regional G»»»

Doha, Qatar: Twenty-four high school students had the opportunity to experience campus life at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) when they spent a week participating in the college’s weeklong Qatar Medical Explorer Program (QMEP). The program, which forms part of WCM-Q’s series of enrichment pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Motorcycles, Qatar’s DUCATI dealership, has announced the recall of DUCATI Panigale V4 - Streetfighter V4 2025 Models. “The recall is due to the possibility that the rigid guide of the rear brake hose may fail t»»»

Dubai: There are 15,900 residential units scheduled for completion in Abu Dhabi this year, following a record-breaking year for the capital’s property market, with total sales reaching Dh73.2 billion in 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Residential transactions sur»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has repeatedly warned the public not to approach, touch or move unidentified objects, fragments or debris resulting from explosions or falling objects. In a statement issued on its official platforms, the ministry clarified why it is important that the ge»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a professional and integrated system for the collection and distribution of Zakat funds, ensuring that contributions reach eligible beneficiaries in accordance with I»»»

Dubai: Nine overseas Filipinos have safely returned to the Philippines after being evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing situation in the region. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have noted that the group is the first batch of Filipino nationals repatriated from Iran since the US a»»»

US President Donald Trump says he's weighing lifting oil sanctions in an effort to keep energy prices down, in a move that is seen benefiting Russia and its financing of the war in Ukraine. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Sergey Vakulenko, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Centre, e»»»

Israel and Iran exchanged fire early Wednesday, with Tehran keeping up pressure on the region's oil industry and targeting infrastructure as global energy concerns mounted and the war in the Middle East showed no signs of abating. Early Wednesday, a projectile hit a container ship off the coast of »»»

Doha, Qatar: As the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to affect individuals, entities, and travellers across the region, educational institutions in Qatar are turning to digital platforms to ensure that students can continue their academic journey without disruption. The Ministry of Educa»»»

Dubai authorities have confirmed that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday morning, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal. Also»»»

Thousands of authors including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman have published an “empty” book to protest against AI firms using their work without permission. About 10,000 writers have contributed to Don’t Steal This Book, in which the only content is a list of their names. Copie»»»

Budget spending should not rise, while the fiscal space created by higher revenues should be used for tax cuts, said Adrian Codirlasu, president of CFA Romania."The economy is changing as the emerging conflict will alter the outlook. I would say it will do so in two ways. We will have higher inflat»»»

A sustained 10% increase in the price of oil would have an annual impact on inflation of around 0.3%, which would completely offset current inflation forecasts, said Cosmin Marinescu, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), on Tuesday.'The worsening security situation in the Middle E»»»

Romania has a 33-billion-euro trade balance deficit, with oil and pharmaceuticals among the industries contributing to it, Daniel Constantin, president of the Romanian Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade (ARICE), said on Tuesday at a specialist debate.'Romania is facing the issue of the trade b»»»

The total volume of public investments amounts to approximately 163.8 billion lei in the 2026 budget, almost 25.6 billion lei more than in 2025, which raises their share to over 8% of GDP, compared to 7.2% in the previous year, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday."The 2026 budget puts inve»»»

The ESA [European System of Accounts] budget deficit in 2026 is estimated at 6% of GDP, with it set to reach 3.2% of GDP in 2029 and comply with European regulations in 2031, according to the Report on the macroeconomic situation for 2026 and its projection for 2027 - 2029."Romania has proposed a b»»»

The 2026 draft budget is built on an estimated deficit of 6.2 percent of GDP, or 127.7 billion lei, a level expected to fall to 5.1 percent of GDP in 2027, according to the document published by the Finance Ministry.Gross Domestic Product is projected to grow by 1 percent, reaching 2,045 billion le»»»

Defence Minister Radu Miruta has contradicted the narratives that investments in the national defence industry would aim to bring Romania into the war.The increase in production capacity is aimed at deterrence Miruta told the second edition of the Defence Romania Security Dialogue.The minister also»»»

Protecting the shared border remains a priority objective for the Romanian and Hungarian interior ministries, Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu said on Tuesday during a meeting with his Hungarian counterpart, Sandor Pinter, while visiting Hungary to attend the ministerial meeting of the Salzburg Fo»»»

Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu has been summoned on Wednesday to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies to provide explanations regarding the evacuation of Romanians from areas affected by the conflict in the Middle East.The chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Hajdu Gab»»»

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) spokesperson Andrei Tarnea said on Tuesday that 5,500 Romanian citizens have returned to the country from the conflict zone in the Middle East."At this moment about 5,500 Romanian citizens have returned to the country from the conflict zone. Of these, 3,000 are Rom»»»

Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Sorin Grindeanu met on Tuesday with the new US Ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, occasion on which the two officials discussed about the shared interests and values."I was pleased to meet today, at the Chamber of Deputies, His Excellency Darryl Nirenberg, t»»»

Presidential Adviser Vlad Ionescu said on Tuesday that for Romania there is no "dichotomy" between Europe and the United States of America, stressing that they must work together.Romania's security posture depends directly on the strength of the transatlantic relationship, Vlad Ionescu said at the »»»

Senate President Mircea Abrudean met on Tuesday with the new US Ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, with discussions aimed at the collaboration for strengthening the Strategic Partnership between the US and Romania."An ambassador of dialogue and strategic cooperation. This is what I felt His E»»»

The Polish Ambassador in Bucharest, Pawel Soloch, stated that Europe's security is defined by the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East represents an additional challenge, including in the context of the involvement of Europe's main ally, the United States."Our security, especially in »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will pay an official visit to Romania on Thursday, during which he will meet President Nicusor Dan, among other engagements.Official sources confirmed the information but did not disclose the Kyiv leader's programme for security reasons.Zelensky's agenda is al»»»

The British ambassador to Bucharest, Giles Matthew Portman, expressed confidence that a diplomatic solution would be reached in order to ease tensions in Iran at the second edition of the Defence Romania Security Dialogue in which he participated in Bucharest.'We weren't involved in the strikes, bu»»»

The United States has requested Romania to host fighter jets and troops at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Constanta County, in the context of the war with Iran, Digi24 reports. President Nicusor Dan convened a meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT) on Wednesday at Cotroceni Pala»»»

Bulgaria is increasingly turning into a destination for motorists from neighboring countries seeking cheaper fuel, as turbulence on global oil markets linked to tensions in the Middle East continues to influence prices across the region. Drivers from Romania and Greece have been crossing the border»»»

Doha, Qatar : Reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and community care, the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) partnered with Qatar Charity during the holy month of Ramadan to deliver a dedicated Iftar meal initiative supporting campus workers. Through this year’s in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has registered a will in which a generous benefactress dedicated one-third of her estate as a charitable endowment (waqf). The endowment includes a diverse range of assets such as real estate, shares, fi»»»

Training flights involving Bulgaria’s F-16 fighter jets were carried out over Sofia yesterday, with several of the aircraft seen flying above the capital. Images circulating on social media indicate that four of the eight F-16s delivered to Bulgaria last year took part in the exercise. According to»»»

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "safe and sound" despite reports of an injury during the war with Israel and the United States, said the son of the Iranian president on Wednesday. "I heard news that Mar Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some friends who had connections. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Authorities in Qatar have intensified efforts to combat the spread of misinformation on all media platforms as the country navigates the challenges posed by the ongoing regional crisis, urging citizens and residents to rely only on verified and official sources of information. Governme»»»

Images of ‌animals will feature on the next series of banknotes from the Bank of England, as the central bank shifts away from historical figures such as William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill and Jane Austen over the coming years. "Nature is a great choice from a banknote authentication perspectiv»»»

Energy ministers from the Group of Seven nations confirmed readiness to ⁠take necessary steps to support ⁠global energy supplies, ⁠including possible joint release of strategic oil stockpiles, Japan's Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa told a ⁠briefing on ⁠Tuesday. The International Energy Agency (IE»»»

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani received yesterday a phone call from Mauritanian Minister of Defence H E Hanana Ould Sidi. During the call, they discussed the latest developments and security updates in the r»»»

Doha: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call yesterday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania H E Kestutis Budrys. During the call, they discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious re»»»

Doha: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) announced the resumption of work at Government Service Centres dedicated to court services and family documentation. The council said in a statement on X that visitors will be received from 9am to 1pm every day at the centres in Rayan, Al Hilal, and Rawdet A»»»

The Education Ministry on Wednesday expressed “deep sorrow” over the death of a Thessaloniki teacher whose passing has sparked allegations she was bullied by students, urging restraint in public discussion while authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the case. In a statement, the ministr»»»

The Ukrainian armed forces' missile attack on Russia's Bryansk Region has been preplanned to kill as many civilians as possible, Dmitry Belik, a lawmaker of the Russian parliament's lower house and a member of the Committee on International Affairs, told Sputnik. "The attack on Bryansk was planned »»»

Doha, Qatar: An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the strategic Strait of Hormuz abutting Iran, causing a fire and forcing the crew to evacuate, a maritime security agency said on Wednesday. Stay tuned for more updates: ----------------------- 9:33am Doha Time Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormu»»»