Romania's social disparities remain stark, with 27.4% of the population at risk of poverty or social exclusion and 17.2% experiencing severe material and social deprivation, the highest rate in the European Union. Yet Romanians generate approximately 3.58 million tonnes of food waste annually, near»»»

Almost 55% of employees feel tired or overworked due to their jobs every day or several times a week, while more than 16% say they frequently experience professional burnout or are close to reaching that stage, according to a survey conducted by Genesis Property among a sample of 1,026 internet use»»»

The National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCC-RO), operating under the Authority for Romania's Digitalisation (ADR), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cyprus' Digital Security Authority (DSA), its counterpart institution, to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity and jointly part»»»

The Romanian government on Friday approved a memorandum of understanding between the ministries of energy of Romania and Turkey to strengthen cooperation in the field of nuclear ...»»»

Romania's general government debt rose to nearly RON 1.205 trillion in July 2026, from RON 1.197 trillion the previous month, according to Finance Ministry data ...»»»

The 2027 budget will serve as a major test of responsibility and must be built upon realistic revenues, clear priorities, and expenditures that the state can sustain?given that Romania is still in the phase of financial stabilization?stated Minister of Finance Alexandru Nazare in a post on Facebook»»»

The interim Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru, announced on Friday that "1.4 billion euros have been given the green light"?part of the amount associated with payment request no. 5, which Romania is set to receive this year from the RRF (National Recovery and Resilience »»»

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Bucharest has filed an indictment against five individuals accused of setting up a criminal group to defraud EU-funded programmes intended for rural communities in Dolj County.The case has been referred to the Bucharest Tribunal, and the damage is e»»»

Romania has set itself an ambitious target of attracting EUR 5.28 billion this year from cohesion funds and has already received more than EUR 4 billion, acting Minister of European Investments and Projects Dragos Pislaru said on ...»»»

The USR’s Political Committee unanimously decided on Friday that the party’s MPs should vote against the appointment of Luca Niculescu’s government. The USR will not, through its vote, endorse ‘a return to the practices that have blocked ...»»»

National Liberal Party (PNL) chairman Ilie Bolojan announced on Saturday that his party would go into opposition but would cast "a necessary, conditional and one-off vote" in favour of the investiture of the Niculescu government."We concluded a meeting of the National Political Bureau of the Nation»»»

Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu met on Sunday with his team of proposed ministers, within which the talks focused on the governing programme and the implementation of the measures included in the document."Today, I met with the team proposed for the future Government. We had an open ...»»»

Romania hosted a new edition of the NATO Hybrid Symposium on Thursday and Friday. The event was co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the support of the Ministry of the Interior and the Romanian Intelligence Service, and NATO's Digital Transformation and Cyber Division within the Al»»»

The Interreg NEXT Romania-Ukraine programme will continue beyond 2027, with preparations already under way for the next phase of cross-border cooperation between the two countries, according to Romania's Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA).The decision was taken at the »»»

Romania and Europe will continue to support Ukraine in the war with Russia, which is exerting increasing pressure, trying to create tension in relations inside the European societies, Romanian President Nicusor Dan said in an interview to Bloomberg published on ...»»»

The strategic partnership between Romania and France is a key pillar of their shared security and bilateral cooperation, President Nicusor Dan said on Saturday following talks in Brussels with his French counterpart, Emmanuel ...»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated on Friday, following the European Council, that he had "a brief interaction" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and that teams from both countries held technical discussions."I ...»»»

Acting Defence Minister Radu Miruta announced on Saturday evening that Romanian military pilots had engaged and shot down two drones over the Black Sea.The first drone entered Romanian airspace at 17:59 and was shot down within two minutes, while the second, detected in the same area, was ...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells Hadatha as machine gunfire targets Al-Khiam: Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon 19-10-2026 09:56 AM Latest»»»

Athens: Greek authorities said Monday that 12 migrants had died attempting to cross the Aegean Sea including six whose bodies were found after their boat collided with a police vessel. A baby and four women were among six people who died off the island of Lesbos on Monday following the collision, t»»»

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Secretary General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain visited Team Qatar’s para-athlete delegation at their accommodation during the 5th Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which opened in Japan yesterday. The Games, which will run until 24 October, feature athletes from 45 c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Young athletes will compete at the inaugural 2026 Youth Games in Doha from November 18 to 22, as Qatar steps up efforts to identify and develop emerging talent ahead of the 2030 Asian Games. The event will feature participants aged 12 to 17, with competitions in shooting, archery and p»»»

Shanghai: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina fought back to beat rising star Rafael Jodar in the final of the Shanghai Masters yesterday to claim the biggest title of his career. The gutsy world number 26 from Spain outlasted his tiring compatriot 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4. “I don’t know what to say, I don’t kn»»»

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday attended the General Assembly of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), held in Curacao with the participation of representatives of National Olympic Co»»»

President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in his reelection campaign, a coveted boost because of Trump's popularity but one that the American had withheld for months as the vote neared and the leaders' strategies in the Middle East diverged. »»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance — who participated in negotiations with Iran over the summer — has defended President Donald Trump's Iran strategy, and said the Trump administration is looking for a "final firm commitment from the Iranians that they're not going to rebuild their nuclear program." In a»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group announced its participation as a Strategic sponsor for the 6th World Conference on International Arbitration taking place on 3–4 November 2026 at Fairmont Doha under the theme “Alternative Dispute Resolution in a Changing World: From Judicial Oversight to Artificial Intellige»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahlibank has launched its “Pink for a Reason” campaign in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and encourage individuals to prioritise their health. The campaign reflects Ahlibank’s ongoing commitment to corporat»»»

Doha, Qatar: A Qatari business delegation, led by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), and Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, Board Member of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), recently visited southern France in the presence of H E Sheikh Ali bin J»»»

Doha, Qatar: Substitute Tahseen Mohammed Jamshid struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time as Al Duhail snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Al Sadd in the Qatar Stars League at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. The defeat left defending champions Al Sadd with a second successive Q»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shelling targets the towns of Al-Mansouri and Baraachit in southern Lebanon 19-10-2026 09:30 AM Latest News Urgent News I»»»

Student protests that have continued across Albania for six consecutive days have been marked by violence and clashes with police officers and public institutions. Prime Minister Edi Rama and Interior Minister Ervin Demo held a meeting with senior State Police officials on Monday morning, following»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has taken a firm stance against the protests that have swept the country in recent days, declaring that the state must not negotiate with individuals who resort to violence. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Rama expressed concern over attacks against State Police of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded property sales worth QR696.5m during the week from October 11 to 17, 2026, while mortgage transactions reached QR861.7m and 428 rental contracts were registered, according to weekly market indicators published by Aqarat, citing Ministry of Justice an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Sport Day Committee has unveiled details of the 2027 edition of National Sport Day, which will be held across Qatar in February next year for the first time during the holy month of Ramadan, under the slogan “Ramadan is an Opportunity”. The initiative aims to raise awarene»»»

Qatar’s national super app turns its Instagram, TikTok and X channels into a non-stop community live stream, alongside creators Ahmad Pato and Ali Shamso, to raise QAR 10.2 million for a young boy’s medical care Rafeeq, Qatar’s first all-in-one national champion super app and a Qatari national tech»»»

Suspects from Haryana and Bihar held for attack on Tiger Shroff in Mumbai Three people have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, reports India Today. Shroff, best known for his roles in action movies such as War, was shot at on October 18, Sunday, in Mumbai's Juhu a»»»

Tel Aviv-Vienna flight lands in Sofia after bomb threat scare A flight from Tel Aviv, Israel, made an emergency landing Sunday evening in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia after a bomb threat, Bulgarian state television reported. The BNT report, citing a statement by the transportation ministry, said »»»

By Staff, Agencies The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has criticized “unbridled violence” after one of the most violent days of unrest in years left public buildings burned, hundreds of shops destroyed and looted and at least 2,400 people arrested in cities across the country. “Watching these i»»»

Security drills underway as Manila readies for high-profile ASEAN gathering Manila: The Philippines is preparing to host US President Donald Trump next month, with police readiness drills and a three-day shutdown of Metro Manila’s work schedule. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that Tru»»»

24-karat gold is trading at Dh504.25, 22-karat trades at Dh467, while14-karat below Dh300 Dubai: Gold prices have edged slightly higher on Monday as traders globally are loosening their bets on an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve later this month. The change in stance is fuelled by rema»»»

Strategic talks in China focus on UAE's energy and transport sustainability goals ABU DHABI: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation, led by Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has concluded a five-day working visit to »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a bid to foster cultural understanding and introduce expatriate communities to Qatar’s rich heritage, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center recently organised a guided visit for 68 Spanish-speaking residents to the Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to make significant strides in global human development and quality of life, reflecting the nation’s commitment to comprehensive progress, an official said at the Qatar Population Day 2026 held yesterday. “Enhancing quality of life in the State of Qatar lies at the hear»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: A Palestinian injured by Israeli army gunfire after Israeli occupation forces opened fire towards displaced people’s tents south of K»»»

Samarkand: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied on Monday that there had been any suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine and called on President Volodymur Zelensky to “focus” on ending the war with Russia. “What he should be focused on and what we want to be focused on is bringing an e»»»

Doha, Qatar: The eighth Global Security Forum (GSF) opens in Doha today under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, bringing together senior officials and participants from over 100 countries to examine t»»»

By Staff, Agencies An Austrian Airlines flight carrying 57 people from “Tel Aviv”, “Israel” to Vienna made an emergency landing in Bulgaria following a bomb threat. According to a statement from Bulgaria’s Transport Ministry, the crew of Austrian Airlines flight OS82, an Airbus A320, reported that »»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued a security alert urging Americans across the Middle East to exercise “heightened vigilance” amid growing regional tensions, warning of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions. In its statement,»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: The Saudi Water Authority has won five international awards for projects focused on water technology, energy efficiency and recovering valuable resources from desalination waste. The authority, through its research arm, the Water Technologies Innovation and Advanced Research Institute»»»