Parliament approved the country’s territorial reform early Friday, with Socialist Party lawmaker Erion Braçe voting in favor despite days of public criticism of the proposed changes. Braçe had emerged as one of the most closely watched figures ahead of the vote, repeatedly questioning whether the n»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail produced a dominant display as they thrashed Al Shamal 4-0 at Al Bayt Stadium yesterday to climb to third place in the Qatar Stars League. Gelson Dala, who came off the bench in 54th minute, was the star with a late double as Al Wakrah fought back to stun Al Gharafa 3-2 in a »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated in the proceedings of the 12th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Labour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, held in Bahrain yesterday. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri. Their Excellencies the Ministe»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin’s working program in Turkmenistan continues on Friday, he will attend a meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of State and the Caspian Environmental Summit at the Avaza national tourist zone on the eastern coast »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, considers it important to establish an air connection with Russia, but operating direct flights between the countries would be technically challenging, East Timorese Foreign Minister Bendito Freitas told Sputnik. "It is worth discussing, and»»»

The fourth edition of the Romania - Japan Innovation Forum, which will take place from October 20 to 23 in four Japanese cities - Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe - is a platform for dialogue and cooperation aimed at strengthening economic, technological and innovation ties between the two ...»»»

Data from the latest Eurostat study shows that, in Romania, meat has become a luxury for many. Two out of 10 Romanians cannot afford a substantial meal once every two days, and following the accelerated price increases in recent years, many citizens have drastically cut back on their shopping lists»»»

The Board of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) decided on Thursday to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50% per annum, the central bank announced in a statement sent on Thursday.According to the cited source, the Board members ...»»»

On Thursday, the national currency appreciated against the euro, calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at 5.3470 lei, on the drop by 0.31 bani (-0.06%) compared to the previous quotation of 5.3501 lei. In exchange, the national currency depreciated against the US dollar, which ...»»»

Romania must be consistent at the European decision-making table, uphold its interests, contribute to solutions, and convey a clear message of stability and responsibility, says interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare, who is attending the Eurogroup (in inclusive format) and Economic and Financia»»»

On Thursday, the national currency appreciated against the euro, calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at 5.3470 lei, on the drop by 0.31 bani (-0.06%) compared to the previous quotation of 5.3501 lei. In exchange, the national currency depreciated against the US dollar, which ...»»»

Acting Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Thursday that the security of the Republic of Moldova is also a matter of Romania's security, as he attended the Moldova Security Forum 2026 in Chisinau."Europe is changing before our eyes. We are ...»»»

On Thursday, liberal MEP Dan Motreanu criticized the Social Democrats' stance regarding the government proposed by Luca Niculescu, arguing that the PSD is like "the site supervisor who tore down the house" but refuses to take part in the ...»»»

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Thursday that the Social Democrats had set two conditions for Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu in order to support the future government: a change in economic policy and a committed parliamentary majority, particularly from the Nat»»»

Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu announced on Thursday that he would continue the dialogue with the political parties, expressing confidence that, this time, a positive outcome for Romania would be reached."I held productive and very concrete discussions with the leaders of the PSD, PNL and »»»

Albania’s Parliament approved the country’s new territorial reform at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, following a marathon session marked by heated exchanges between the ruling majority and the opposition, as protests took place outside the parliamentary building. In the final vote, 85 lawmakers voted in favo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Maritime Transport Affairs recorded 13,412 transactions during the first nine months of 2026, marking a 14.4% increase compared with the 11,719 transactions recorded during the corresponding period of 2025, according to figures released by the Ministry of Transport, yesterday. »»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Nigerian community in Qatar has celebrated the country’s 66th Independence Day with a colourful gathering in Doha, bringing together members of the diplomatic corps, Nigerian community leaders and friends of Nigeria to commemorate the anniversary and showcase the country’s rich cul»»»

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Tunis: Qatar Media Corporation’s Qatar Radio has participated in the 37th meeting of the Permanent Radio Committee of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), held at the union’s headquarters in Tunis. Qatar Radio holds the position of second deputy chairman of the committee. The Qatari delegatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is stepping up efforts to address fishermen’s needs and develop the fisheries sector as part of measures to support local production and strengthen food security. Yousef Khalid Al Khulaifi, Assistant Undersecretary for Agriculture and Food Security, chaired a broad consultative m»»»

Mexico City: Years of Culture’s Crafting Design Futures residency, developed by Design Doha as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, joined Design Week Mexico’s Visión y Tradición programme, bringing four designers from Qatar and the wider Middle East, North Africa and South As»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Migrant Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Labour Hamad Faraj Dalmouk, met separately with Assistant Deputy Minister for Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Eng. Faisal Al-Dhafyan, Assistant»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar participated in a meeting of the Committee of GCC Ministers of Social Affairs and Social Development, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination on social development issues across the Gulf. Qatar was represented at the m»»»

Principals explain why Indian schools will continue classes and when holidays begin Dubai: While schools following British and certain international curricula will close for the half-term holiday, students enrolled in Indian curriculum schools, including those following the Central Board of Seconda»»»

Machchhar is recovering in a hospital in Abu Dhabi after sustaining serious injuries Dubai: Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his role in an incident aboard a flight on September 30, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has announced. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has been named among the 20 best countries in the world in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, securing 19th place in a ranking headed by Greece. Qatar was the highest-ranked Gulf country featured in the publication’s list, placing it ahead of Canada, which ranked»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on X yesterday emphasised the importance of driving schools in Qatar complying with a set of ‘contractual requirements’ when providing driving training services to consumers, as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protection and regulate »»»

Doha, Qatar: Employees of government schools will be allowed to leave work two hours before the end of the official working day during the midterm examination periods of the 2026–2027 academic year, under new arrangements announced by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The measure is p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is reinforcing a culture of quality in higher education by moving beyond compliance with accreditation requirements to measuring the actual outcomes and impact of education on students, institutions and society, Minister of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) H E Lolwah bint R»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia closed schools in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the country on Friday, the education ministry said, as haze from fires in neighbouring Indonesia pushed air quality to unhealthy levels. "I have instructed all state education departments and district education offices to cont»»»

She shares a special bond with families whose children, grandchildren became her clients Dubai: When Lita Laguerta Ohanachome arrived in the UAE from the Philippines in 1987, she was young and hopeful, looking for opportunities to build a better future. She could not have known then that Abu Dhabi »»»

Digital payment trick helps police track alleged killer of social media influencer Dubai: A suspected killer who asked his brother for money while hiding in another Indian state was tracked down after scanning a QR code sent from his brother's phone, unaware that police had already arrested him. Th»»»

Arab Finance: The board members of Bonyan for Development and Trade approved a treasury share buyback program for up to 4% of the company’s issued capital, according to a press release. Bonyan’s stock trades at an enterprise value of EGP 88,500 per square meter, representing a roughly 50% discount »»»

London: The leader of Britain’s left-wing Greens said on Friday he would stay on as party chief after he failed to grab a parliamentary seat in the wake of a row with Israel. Zack Polanski, who is Jewish but has made the Greens avidly pro-Palestinian, was barred from Israel this month after his par»»»

DUBAI: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his solidarity with Saudi Arabia via an X post on Friday following recent Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. "I strongly condemn the repeated terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the targeting of »»»

Supreme Court simplifies foreign divorce recognition for Filipinos, aiding OFWs MANILA — The Supreme Court has relaxed evidentiary requirements for Filipinos seeking Philippine recognition of foreign divorces, removing a major procedural hurdle for spouses who previously had to prove both the divor»»»

Environmental NGOs have threatened to sue the owner of Tefal, a leading French kitchenware company, over failing to phase out forever chemicals from their products, at a high price for consumer health. The organisations allege that Groupe SEB, the parent company of known brands, such as Tefal cookw»»»

Slow-moving traffic impacts major interchanges across Dubai and Sharjah Motorists in Dubai are facing slow-moving traffic on several key routes this Friday morning, with congestion building on the Sharjah–Dubai corridor and around major interchanges in Dubai. Traffic maps showed heavy delays on Al »»»

Syria could join a Saudi-backed military offensive against the Houthis in Yemen by deploying thousands of troops, Axios has reported, citing US officials. Yemen’s internationally recognized government forces have launched a major counteroffensive to recapture territory seized by the Iranian-backed »»»

A 15-year-old boy suffered serious-looking injuries after several youths allegedly attacked him with willow branches in a park in Pilis, near Budapest, on Wednesday. The boy had reportedly refused to hand over a carabiner attached to his keys. His friend was also injured. According to a report by T»»»

Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi has called on former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to come before the Hungarian people and state whether he issued the order to stop the so-called gold convoy. In a Facebook post on Thursday evening, addressing the former prime minister directly on several occa»»»

At its regular sitting on Friday, Parliament will consider at first reading a bill to amend the Public Offering of Securities Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers. The bill is the first item on the agenda for the day. The amendments aim to modernize the regulatory framework for Bulgaria’s cap»»»

US special presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may visit Moscow later in October to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Axios reported, citing a source. US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to discuss with a Ukrainian delegation a new unified propo»»»

Trade turnover between Russia and China is set to reach a record high of $270–275 billion by the end of the year, the office of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said in a statement. On Thursday, Chernyshenko held a working meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Hanhui to discuss bilateral c»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia closed schools in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the country on Friday, the education ministry said, as haze from fires in neighboring Indonesia pushed air quality to unhealthy levels. “I have instructed all state education departments and district education offices to conti»»»

Houthi attacks and Strait of Hormuz tensions ripple into UAE travel and security While tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, "productive" talks with Iran are "underway", said President Donald Trump even as he pledged not to attack the country before the November 3 midterm elections. The»»»

Israel's war on Gaza has left Palestinians in Gaza facing more than the destruction of homes. It has fractured everyday life and deprived an entire generation of education and security, while restoring normal life will require enormous resources and the conditions needed for reconstruction. In what»»»