By Staff, Agencies Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself the rightful leader of Brazil after arriving in the US. He fled the country following his election defeat to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, an ally of US President Donald Trump, landed in Miami, Florid»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Since July 2025, a total of 56 Russian citizens have been detained across Russian regions for committing crimes after being coerced by Ukrainian security services, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said in a statement, adding that all of them had been users of the Dayvin»»»

Ethiopian police detain several suspects as investigation into mysterious death continues Dubai: A 48-year-old Israeli businessman was found dead inside a restaurant toilet in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, with police investigating suspicions that he may have been poisoned, according to media re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), participated in the 10th Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Digital Government, held yesterday in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the participation of Their Excellencies the Mini»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Thursday with the Special Representative of the European Union (EU) for the Gulf HE Luigi Di Maio, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting reviewed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the »»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar affirmed that women’s participation should not remain merely a formal representation, but should be an actual, complete and pivotal participation in building sustainable peace. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by HE Permanent Representativ»»»

Shaukat Rana Muhammad Rafi's sons are also carrying the legacy forward Time machines do not exist, except when someone spends a lifetime preserving the pieces of a world that has disappeared. They exist for those who choose to look: In old letters, photographs of places that no longer exist, electr»»»

DUBAI: A ship on fire has been reported in the Strait of Hormuz, British maritime agency UKMTO said on Thursday, without providing details of the cause of the blaze or any casualties. The agency said it received the report from the master of another ship, with the vessel spotted nine nautical miles»»»

Romania's population by domicile stood at 21.558 million on 1 July 2026, down 0.5% compared with the same date last year, according to data released on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Official statistics ...»»»

Turnover in market services mainly provided to businesses dropped in the first eight months of this year compared with 2025, both in gross terms, by 0.8%, and in seasonally and working-day adjusted terms, by 1.6%, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on ...»»»

Managers in the retail trade and services sectors expect economic activity to remain relatively stable over the next three months, while a moderate decline in employment is anticipated in manufacturing and construction, alongside price increases across all economic sectors, according to data the Na»»»

The next 6 to 12 months will deepen differences among companies in Romania, in conditions in which firms with a solid financial situation, sufficient cash and well controlled costs might take advantage of this period of time to win customers and market shares, while companies with high debts, low p»»»

Risk management means having the courage to make decisions in a changing world; it means having the courage to transform risk into a competitive advantage, stated Eduard Simionescu, General Manager of GrECo Romania, at a specialized event on Wednesday."Risk ...»»»

Minister of National Defence Radu Oprea participated on Wednesday in Sofia in a trilateral meeting of the defence ministers of Romania, Bulgaria, and the Republic of Turkey, alongside his Bulgarian counterpart, Dimitar Stoyanov, and his Turkish counterpart, Yasar ...»»»

Defence Minister Radu Oprea has strongly condemned the repeated drone attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea."I am strongly condemning the repeated drone attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea. Today, just as I was ...»»»

Artificial Intelligence has become a foreign policy and security priority, Romania's Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu said on Wednesday in a social media post."I represented ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu met on Wednesday at Victoria Palace with representatives of the National Union of County Councils of Romania (UNCJR) to analyze the budgetary pressures facing county administrations, priorities regarding the funding of essential public services, and the measures necess»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Türkiye to Qatar H E Yakup Caymazoğlu has said that Turkish-Qatari relations are “renowned for their strength and depth” as they have evolved into a strategic partnership, characterised by a shared vision and a dynamic approach to regional challenges. He was addressing th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved two significant milestones, with Al Wakra Hospital receiving Gold Certification and Heart Hospital receiving Silver Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care from Planetree International at the Planetree Person-Centered Care (PCC)»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) and Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) have signed a cooperation agreement to support and organize the third edition of Relay for Life - Qatar 2026, scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, at Aspire Olympic Hall. The agreement reflects both organizations’ shared co»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the anniversary of the Republic Day.»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] announced that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-1 drone east of the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Sirik. In a statement, the IRG's public relations department said the operation was carried out using an advanced air de»»»

New York, Oct, 29 (SANA) Syria has begun consultations to prepare a national action plan for U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, Nahla Othman, director of the Department of Expatriate and Refugee Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, said. In an»»»

Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some J»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO), in collaboration with Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), will present ‘Brahms Reimagined’ on October 31 at 7.30pm at Katara Opera House, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of some of German composer Johannes Brahms’ most celebrated masterp»»»

Doha, Qatar: In cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Qatar Chamber (QC) has launched an integrated Qatari model for entrepreneurship and innovation. The model is based on leveraging the strategic cooperation between the Chamber and UNIDO to empower entrep»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, will participate in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, bringing together six environmental, educational and community-focused initiatives across its destinations from October 3»»»

Doha, Qatar: Participants in two panel discussions held as part of the fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum affirmed that Qatar has invested effectively in the real estate sector and in preparing for the future. Speaking at a panel discussion, Director of Licensing and Training Affairs at the Real Estate»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) has received the Best Financial Literacy (Dreama Financial Supervisor Programme) Qatar 2026 award from the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026, recognising the programme’s design, measurable outcomes and positive impact. The Fina»»»

Doha, Qatar: The German Industry and Commerce Office in Qatar (AHK Representative Qatar) hosted the side event ‘From Capital to Opportunity: German Financial Solutions for Global Investment’ at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026. The event was supported »»»

Cyclists advised to use designated parking for smooth Dubai Ride experience Dubai: If you’re cycling down Sheikh Zayed Road this Sunday, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made the morning a little easier by naming designated parking locations for Dubai Ride 2026. Dubai Ride takes place on»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Wednesday the Iran-backed Lebanese movement was not concerned with the results of Israel's election, vowing to continue its resistance against it no matter who wins. With 85 percent of ballots counted, the right-wing bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu »»»

Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket has launched its “Let’s Grow Green – A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today” campaign at its Izghawa branch, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and supporting the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly its focus on environmental devel»»»

United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is bringing together its residential portfolio at Cityscape Qatar 2026, highlighting two distinct offerings that reflect the evolving needs of homeowners and investors: Perlita Gardens, a new villa community at T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer has opened "As the Image Unfolds – The Language of Athar" at Bayt Al Wakra, featuring new photographic works by Mohammed Fakhroo, Ghada Al Mawlawi and Raja Aderdor. Taking its title from the Arabic word athar, meaning traces or imprints, the exhibition runs until December 15, 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank received the ‘Excellence Award for Leadership Skills Development’ at the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Awards 2026, organised by the Ministry of Labour. The awards were presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence of the State of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), H E Dr. Philip Mshelbila underlined role undertaken by the State of Qatar in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. He noted that Qatar serves as a key strategic partner in shaping the future of the energy sector, w»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former US President Barack Obama, speaking at a Wednesday campaign rally in suburban Atlanta, offered a closing argument for Democrats in the final week of the midterm election campaign. “These are not serious people,” he said of Donald Trump and the Republican party. “And we’re »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Foreign Abbas Araqchi confirmed that Tehran is not abandoning the diplomatic track, stressing that while the country is fully prepared to defend itself, it continues to give diplomacy a chance to succeed. In a post on his X account, Araqchi said Iran is reviewing ideas tha»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Wall Street Journal reported that US officials unveiled that US Vice President JD Vance is communicating with Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, in an effort to revive peace negotiations. The contacts come as US President Donald Trump th»»»

Alphabet sinks 10% after it misses on ads and burns cash, Microsoft beats to rise 4% Dubai: Google parent Alphabet’s shares fell about 10 percent while Microsoft shares rose about 4 percent in extended trading on October 28. Both tech majors showed an increase in cloud revenues, then why did the st»»»

Doha, Qatar: The ninth edition of the World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026 concluded yesterday in Doha, following three days of high-level discussions held from October 25 to 27, 2026. Hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), under the theme “Investing in the»»»

Doha: Represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), Qatar participated in the meetings of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) assembly, held in London, UK. The meetings addressed developments regarding oil pollution incidents, the internationally»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) welcomed the decision by Doha Investment to expand Qatar’s Active Asset Management Initiative from QR2.6bn to QR5bn. The initiative, launched in 2024, mandates established global and local asset managers to invest in Qatari listed equities. Four managers curr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mannai Corporation (Qatar Exchange: MCCS) yesterday announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026, delivering strong growth in revenue, profitability and earnings per share. During the period, the company’s revenue increased by 16% to QR4.03bn, compa»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank yesterday released its consolidated financial statements for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026 with net profit attributable to the equity holders of the bank of QR978m. Chairman of the Board H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani commented: “The Gro»»»

DUBAI: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report on Thursday of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, 9 nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman, where a vessel was seen on fire by the master of a third-party ship. The status of the crew is unknown, and there is no information avail»»»

October is ending, but lingering heat and humidity keep the summer feeling alive Dubai: As October draws to a close, summer still seems determined to overstay its welcome. Autumn has arrived on the calendar, but summer has not quite packed its bags. The calendar may say autumn, yet stepping outside»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of France H E Arnaud Pescheux has highlighted the vital role of graduates of French higher education institutions in strengthening bilateral relations between Qatar and France, describing them as essential bridges connecting the two countries across business, science, cultur»»»