Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Air Force Pulls All Bombers from RAF Fairford 05-10-2026 09:38 AM The United States Air Force has confirmed the withdrawal of all its bo»»»

domestic markets) increased 2.1% in August this year compared with July 2026, while compared with August 2025 they rose 11.8%, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday.On the ...»»»

Romania's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market reached an estimated value of 2.3 billion euros in the third quarter of 2026, 2.2 times higher than in the same period last year, as the number of announced transactions increased by 52% to 93, according to a PwC Romania ...»»»

46.5% of Romanian entrepreneurs believe that the local business environment has deteriorated in 2026 as against 2025, with 34.9% of them saying that it has deteriorated a lot, while 15.5% say it has remained the same and 3.1% that it ...»»»

The leu could continue to depreciate slightly against the euro in the coming period, driven by the significant inflation differential between Romania and the eurozone; however, it is more likely to retain its "investment-grade" sovereign rating than to be downgraded by S&P, Adrian Codirlasu, presid»»»

Leu depreciated significantly on Friday, against the euro which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at 5.3447 lei, up by 6.7 bani (+1.27%) against the previous quotation of 5.2777 lei, the European currency reaching a new historic maximum against the national ...»»»

German companies are showing growing interest in Romania's energy sector, particularly in solar and wind power, German Ambassador to Romania Angela Ganninger said at the launch conference of the third edition of the Code of Good Practice for Renewable Energy in Romania.'Through our regular exchange»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was questioned as a witness by the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) in Iasi on Friday in the case concerning Vaslui businessman Fanel Bogos, Government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu said in response to questions from accredited journalists at Victoria Palace»»»

USR remains consistent: it will not enter government alongside PSD ministers and will not vote for any government that serves as a "front" for the Social Democrats, USR chairman Dominic Fritz stated on Friday, noting that early elections are the solution to resolving the ...»»»

President Nicusor Dan is inviting the presidents and representatives of the political parties and groups in the Romanian Parliament to the Cotroceni Palace on Monday for consultations regarding the nomination of a candidate for the office of Prime ...»»»

Cohesion policy remains just as relevant in the context of the European Union's new challenges regarding security, defense, and competitiveness, and can help Member States strengthen their position in these areas, stated MEP Siegfried Muresan, Vice-Chair of the EPP Group, on Friday during a debate »»»

The Friends of Cohesion group, which comprises 17 EU member states, has sent a joint letter to Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, in its capacity as head of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, calling for agriculture and cohesion to be preserved as central priorities in »»»

The United States can count on Romania, President Nicusor Dan said Friday in a message posted on X, and accompanied by a photo showing Nicusor Dan and his partner, Mirabela Gradinaru, alongside US President Donald Trump at a reception hosted by Trump in New York in September on the sidelines of the»»»

Romania's sovereign rating having been affirmed at the recommended investment grade is a breath of fresh air in a sea of problems facing Romania, economic consultant Adrian Negrescu said on Saturday, adding that "this is not a ...»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says that, despite the political crisis "irresponsibly triggered by the Social Democratic Party (PSD)", the "consistent" results and meeting commitments have made it possible for Standard & Poor's credit rating agency to affirm their Romania's country ...»»»

President Nicusor Dan says that the decision of the Standard & Poor's credit rating agency to affirm their country rating for Romania confirms that Romania is a reliable partner for investments, adding that this is no time for ...»»»

On October 2, 2026, Standard&Poor Global Ratings (S&P) affirmed its 'BBB-/A-3' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Romania, as the outlook remains negative.The negative ...»»»

Doha, Qatar: For the Class of 2030 at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), the start of university marks more than a new academic chapter. For many students, it is an opportunity to bring together experiences, interests, and ambitions shaped across different countries, communities, and discipli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Social Development and Family and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi visited Kibar Al Qadr Majlis (Valued Elderly Majlis) at Katara Cultural Village and Ehsan Club in Al Azghawa yesterday, as»»»

Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar participated in a workshop on implementing international humanitarian law (IHL) at the national level, held in Cairo. The event brings together heads and members of national committees on international humanitarian law from Arab countries, along with representatives»»»

Doha, Qatar: As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes how people live, learn and make decisions, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates is asking whether faith-based traditions should play a role in its development, or whether it’s best left to the secular world. On October 15 at the Education Cit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, Qatar’s leading retail chain, has announced massive discounts of up to 50% with the launch of its “Sale Up To 50% Off” promotion starting today (October 5). Safari has introduced this promotion for its customers by offering a wide range of selected items at affordab»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Unesco Chair on Desalination and Water Treatment at Qatar University (QU), Prof Syed Javaid Zaidi, participated in the World Water Week events organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute focusing on innovation in water sector. Focusing on innovation in the water sector»»»

Doha, Qatar Attorney General H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, yesterday opened the seventh qualifying course for Public Prosecution assistants for 2026-2027, marking the start of a year-long training program designed to prepare the newly appointed officials for their duties. At the openin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of Embassy of India, Qatar celebrated Gandhi Jayanti commemorating the 157th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, October 2, 2026 at ICC Ashoka Hall. The event featured heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, along with cultural per»»»

“We are witnessing a situation of political madness, where the current ruling coalition is banking on two ‘dangers’,” international affairs commentator Zarko Rakic told Sputnik, commenting on President Steinmeier’s Unity Day warning that Germany mustn’t let “extremist forces” repeat the history of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a multi-specialty medical convoy in Sudan, with a volunteering medical delegation deployed from Qatar to perform surgeries for displaced and underprivileged patients at Bahri Teaching Hospital. Being carried out in cooperation with the Kha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar and Mowasalat (Karwa) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore future collaboration across connectivity, data and analytics, customer engagement and digital solutions. Building on their existing relationship, the agreement establishes a framework for lo»»»

Doha, Qatar: High school students from across Qatar are being invited to get a first-hand look at Qatar Foundation’s unique landscape of education as they consider their future university path – at ‘Study in Education City’. The third and final day of the event, Tuesday October 6, is open to the ge»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will honour 80 teachers from government schools on Wednesday in recognition of their contributions to education, as the Ministry of Education and Higher Education marks World Teachers’ Day 2026 under the theme “Giving that Nurtures Generations.” Held under the patronage of Prime »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) announced that it has completed more than 50 percent of the new designs for its permanent facilities project, which includes the Courts Complex in Lusail City and the headquarters of the Court of Cassation in the Wadi Al Sail area, as part of the nat»»»

Solar project to power Emirates Extrusion's sustainable manufacturing goals Dubai: Emirates Extrusion (EE), a leading UAE-based manufacturer of high-performance aluminum extrusion profiles and customised architectural and industrial solutions, is strengthening its commitment to sustainable manufact»»»

24K gold trades at Dh498 a gram as weak US payrolls cool October Fed hike bets Dubai: Prices of the yellow metal are in a consolidation phase with spot gold trading at $4150 levels after its biggest weekly drop of 3.4 percent since June. Investors are assessing how softer US hiring and rising bond »»»

Flights are operating across UAE airports, but delays and cancellations remain Dubai: Several flights from Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport faced delays on Monday morning, while some UAE and international carriers cancelled services as regional geopolitical te»»»

EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao are meeting in Beijing on Thursday (8 October) to discuss China’s growing trade surplus with the EU. The surplus reached a record €360.6bn in 2025, up 15 percent from 2024, and widened another 10 percent in the first fou»»»

Bulgaria's budget deficit reached a projected €3.6 billion, or 2.8% of forecast GDP, by the end of September 2026, according to preliminary budget execution estimates released by the Ministry of Finance. Revenue, grants and donations under the Consolidated Fiscal Programme (CFP) are expected to amo»»»

Bulgaria could see a major increase in foreign tourists by 2030 under a three-year memorandum signed between the Ministry of Tourism and one of Europe’s largest tourism companies, with the agreement providing for a longer tourist season and new tourism products. Ivan Groshev, Chairman of the Associ»»»

NEW ALAMEIN: “This is not a summit directed against any third party,” former Egyptian assistant foreign minister Hussein Haridy told Arab News as the leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia gathered in New Alamein on Sunday amid mounting tensions in the Horn of Africa. “Rather, it is a consult»»»

The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out two military operations targeting Saudi Aramco facilities in Riyadh and the Khurais area, Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said on Sunday. Brig. Gen. Saree said the operations were conducted using local-made ballistic missiles and drones. “Both operations »»»

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Meeting to review regional developments, cooperation under Mecca Agreement Senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey will meet in Riyadh on Monday for a meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee (SPDC), established under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. Pakistan’s Dep»»»

Open source deepfake detector records up to 91 per cent accuracy in tests Dubai: The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) has unveiled “SARAAB”, an artificial intelligence model designed to detect deepfake videos, marking what the centre describes as the first open source deepfake detection AI m»»»

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Doha, Qatar: In the presence of 220 Ethiopian Muslims, prominent Islamic preacher Safi Hussein delivered a lecture titled “Preparing for the Hereafter.” During the lecture, Hussein emphasised the vital importance of preparing for the afterlife through sincere repentance. He underscored that a Musli»»»

Doha, Qatar: The final flourish came on horseback. Faleh Al Ajami produced a superb performance to win the individual show jumping gold, while fellow rider Bassem Mohammed claimed bronze yesterday as Qatar brought its Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 campaign to a close with 18 medals, six each of gol»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the start of the new academic year, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center launched a highly successful series of educational and cultural lectures during September. The campaign spanned 17 international and private schools across Qatar, benefiting 1,527 st»»»

London, Oct. 5 (SANA) Britain’s Green Party voted Sunday to define Zionism as a form of racism at its annual conference in Brighton. Agence France-Presse reported that party members approved the motion by 1,022 votes in favor and 813 against. The resolution calls for treating Zionism “like any othe»»»

Washington, USA: The Government Communications Office (GCO) and the Embassy of Qatar in the United States organised a promotional event to build on strong US participation in Web Summit Qatar and drive further engagement ahead of its fourth edition, taking place in Doha from January 31 to February »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded mixed performance across sales, mortgage and rental activity during the week from September 27 to October 3 2026, with mortgage transactions posting a sharp year-on-year increase while sales and rental activity declined, according to weekly market in»»»

DUBAI: Yemeni Armed Forces launch military opeartion to seize state institutions from Houthi control said spokesperson for Yemeni Armed Forces, Maj. Gen. Majed Abdullah Al-Nuzaili on Monday in a post on X. “Our armed forces continue their military operations across various combat axes and fronts ac»»»