Travel advisories issued for Saudi routes; cancellations and delays persist. Flights from the UAE continue to face disruption on Wednesday, October 21, as airlines adjust services amid escalating regional security tensions. Several flights to Saudi Arabia have been cancelled, while delays have been»»»

There was no quorum in the plenary chamber on the second attempt to register MPs for the extraordinary parliamentary sitting. The electronic voting board showed 109 MPs present: 21 from Progressive Bulgaria, 34 from GERB-UDF, 18 from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), 19 from Democratic Bu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will kick off the 2027 Diamond League season on May 7, with the detailed schedule of disciplines for all 14 meetings confirmed as athletes begin planning their campaigns for one of athletics’ biggest titles. The publication of the Diamond Discipline allocation sets the Road to the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Republic of Korea is looking to expand its comprehensive strategic partnership with Qatar by strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technology, investment, energy, infrastructure and cultural exchange, said the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s role in mediating between Washington and Tehran could prove critical to ending the Iran conflict, US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Thomas J. Barrack said, arguing that a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement offer a way out of a crisis with conseque»»»

Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Saint Petersburg for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Key statements by Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov:* The Putin–Witkoff meeting was agreed several days ago* Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev will take part in the meeting* The Ukraine »»»

Kostadin Kostadinov is running in this election with a score to settle. Six months ago Rumen Radev's new party took a large share of Revival's voters and cut its parliamentary group from 33 seats to 12, and Kostadinov has spent the presidential campaign trying to take them back. He is also the only»»»

A protest against the government's response to security developments in the Black Sea took place in central Sofia, with demonstrators demanding a stronger defense policy and closer coordination with Bulgaria's EU and NATO allies. The demonstration, held under the slogan "Your 'Peace' Is Capitulatio»»»

A survey by Market Links conducted for bTV shows President Iliaana Yotova leading Andrey Gyurov by 16.7 percentage points in the presidential race, while support for the Progressive Bulgaria (PB) party has fallen to 32% in a hypothetical parliamentary election. Further reading: Poll: Yotova Le»»»

Construction production volume in Romania increased by 15.4%, unadjusted, in the first eight months of 2026, year-on-year, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»

The annual inflation rate will rise through the end of 2026, exceeding the 6.1% level anticipated in the August forecast, driven by higher fuel and energy prices, increased raw material costs, and exchange rate developments, according to the minutes of the October 8, 2026, monetary policy meeting o»»»

Risks to the leu exchange rate remain high, amid the conflict in the Middle East, persistently large budget and external deficits, and uncertainties stemming from the domestic political situation, according to the minutes of the October 8, 2026, monetary policy meeting of the National Bank of Roman»»»

Economic activity is expected to recover in the second half of 2026?though at a more modest pace than previously anticipated?with a significant contribution from agriculture in the third quarter, according to the minutes of the monetary policy meeting of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Board, he»»»

The formation of a new Government and the timely adoption of the 2027 budget are positive developments for Romania's credit profile and support the continuation of fiscal consolidation, according to information published on Tuesday by international rating agency Moody's and quoted by the Ministry o»»»

Venice Commission President Marta Cartabia said within a visit to the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) that democratic institutions are always affected when the independence of the justice system is weakened.According to a CCR release, ...»»»

Venice Commission President Marta Cartabia said on Tuesday that Romania's experience with the annulment of the 2024 presidential election results had provided an important opportunity to reflect on new challenges to security and democracy. She drew particular attention to the influence of social me»»»

The government agenda establishes relevant development directions for the energy sector and suggests necessary reforms, but some of the measures included have an implementation horizon that far exceeds the length of the current term of office, says Energy Policy Group (EPG) expert Alexandru Ciocan »»»

Several Romanian and Bulgarian members of the European Parliament insisted on Tuesday speeding up the Black Sea security hub which will be managed by both Romania and Bulgaria and the identification of compensation funds meant for categories affected by attacks on commercial ships in the Black ...»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) will move into opposition and challenge every misstep by the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Liberal spokesperson Ionel Bogdan said on Tuesday, adding that Parliament's vote had brought the political crisis to an end and that responsibility for governing Romania now »»»

NATO will deploy additional resources in the Black Sea following a series of drone attacks against commercial ships, a NATO spokesperson announced on Tuesday, according to AFP and Reuters. NATO has consolidated its position along the eastern flank, including drone fighting capacities. NATO ...»»»

In a social media post on Tuesday, Ukraine's chief diplomat Andrii Sybiha shared his eagerness to work with the new Romania's incoming Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu, after the latter's recent appointment."I look forward to working closely with my new Romanian counterpart to further advance the Uk»»»

Romanians expect reforms, and these must be carried out or at least initiated, stated President Nicusor Dan on Tuesday, following the swearing-in ceremony of the members of the Government led by Luca Niculescu."There are financial obligations that Romania has undertaken, not in an abstract sense, b»»»

The Government's priority is to improve the standard of living for Romanians, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu stated on Tuesday evening, at the start of the first meeting of the new Cabinet."Dear colleagues, welcome to this first Government meeting. I imagine it has been a long day for you, but there»»»

The decree appointing the Niculescu government, signed on Tuesday by President Nicusor Dan, has been published in Romania's Official Gazette.The members of the new government are due to be sworn in before President ...»»»

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, congratulated Luca Niculescu on his appointment as prime minister. „We have important work ahead of us. That of creating opportunities for people and companies. And strengthening security on our eastern flank. We ...»»»

The Luca Niculescu government was invested on Tuesday by the joint plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.280 members of parliament voted for the investiture of the ...»»»

JLT parking services to remain under Parkin's management for a decade Dubai: Motorists parking in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) will continue to use Parkin's paid parking services for another decade, following the renewal of a 10-year agreement with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). Parkin Compa»»»

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani held separate meetings with Minister of Interior and Municipalities of the Lebanese Republic H E Ahmad Al Hajjar (pictured), and Commander of the National Guard of the Rep»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its Back-to-School #MakeStudentsHappy 2026 campaign, the representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Syria has launched the Student Bags project, a program designed to support education for children in vulnerable environments. Being implemented in coordinat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Escalating security threats across the Gulf underscore the dangers of misjudging adversaries and failing to anticipate the wider consequences of military action, former senior US diplomat Barbara A Leaf has warned, arguing that major geopolitical shocks are often preceded by warning si»»»

DUBAI: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted on Monday evening President Emmanuel Macron at Lusail Palance for official talks, in a historic first state visit by a leader of the French republic to the Gulf state. Sheikh Tamim expressed his aspiration to further strengthen the country’»»»

After implementing curfews in cities across France to prevent a continuation of the weekend's violence and looting, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu prepared to meet with trade union organisations on Wednesday to discuss protest security and responses to the high school students who began th»»»

Family alleges cyberbullying led to V Harish's untimely demise at 27 Dubai: V Harish, a 27-year-old finance influencer from Puducherry who built an online following of more than a million, has died in Chennai, according to media reports. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his de»»»

By Staff, Agencies Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia and the US urgently need to resume dialogue on strategic stability and arms control. “The absence of a treaty-based framework in these areas is creating a very dangerous situation,” he added. The New START treaty, the last rem»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Secretariat of the Shura Council yesterday launched the council’s redesigned website in the presence of Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, as part of efforts to advance digital transformation and improve communication with the public. The new pl»»»

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ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - The US Air Force plane that took off from Oslo, presumably carrying US special envoy Steve Witkoff, has landed in St. Petersburg, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday. The aircraft took off from Oslo at about 04:10 GMT and landed at Pulkovo Airport at about 08:50»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli aircraft launch an airstrike between the towns of Zawtar and Kafr Tebnit in southern Lebanon 21-10-2026 09:»»»

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The government will discuss on Wednesday amendments to the Public Finance Act and additional grants to compensate parents for expenses incurred when their children are not admitted to municipal daycare due to a lack of available places. This is included in the preliminary agenda for the Council of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed great pride in the significant development of bilateral relations between Qatar and France. Following talks and a dinner banquet with French President HE Emmanuel Macron, HH the Amir shared a social media post highlighting the stron»»»

By Staff, Agencies Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said. The woman began showing symptoms on 7 October and was admitted to a hospital in Abuja four days later, where she was later dia»»»

24- karat is priced at Dh496 versus Dh497 last evening. 22-karat is trading at Dh459.25 Dubai: Gold prices oscillated between gains and losses all through Tuesday, as traders weighed where the Federal Reserve is headed on rates and whether talks to end the Iran war will produce a deal. In the UAE, »»»

MUMBAI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo had been “positive.” Witkoff ​has ‌arrived ⁠in ​Russia’s second-largest ⁠city of St. Petersburg ⁠on ‌Wednesday, ‌state ​news ‌agency ‌TASS ‌reported, f»»»

The Russian Armed Forces carried out strikes with unmanned aerial vehicles on logistics centers, Ukraine's port infrastructure and the electrical substations supporting their operation, as well as maritime vessels involved in supporting the Ukrainian army, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. Russian fo»»»

Diplomatic standoff intensifies as Iran sets conditions for peace Daily life in the UAE continues, though the Iran war’s ripple effects continue to be felt across the region, in certain sectors. Etihad has extended cancellations to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam through Oct. 24, while Riyadh’s main airp»»»

By Al-Ahed News “Israeli” forces continued their attacks on southern Lebanon from midnight until the latest reported update, targeting several areas with artillery shelling and an airstrike, in another violation of Lebanese sovereignty amid continued non-compliance with the US-brokered agreement be»»»

By Staff, Agencies France will deploy military personnel from its counterterrorism force to support police during a new round of nationwide protests, as the government prepares a “massive” security operation following some of the worst riots in years. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the m»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” voters are set to head to the polls next week as confidence in the integrity of elections falls to its lowest level in eight years, with political divisions increasingly shaping views of the electoral process. The election comes as "security and safety" concerns dominat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Milipol Qatar 2026 opened in Doha yesterday, bringing together leading international companies and security experts to showcase the latest technologies and solutions, exchange expertise and expand opportunities for cooperation and investment in the homeland security and safety sector. »»»