Doha, Qatar: The head of the Cultural Committee at the Doha International Book Fair, Dalal Al Dosari, affirmed that the 35th edition of the fair was presented with a renewed vision encompassing cultural, national, and intellectual dimensions. This reflected the fair’s mission as a platform for dial»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School unveiled a spectacular display of academic brilliance at the Senior School Certificate Examination of Grade XII 2025-26 in the results declared by the CBSE Board on May 13, 2026. The exceptional students of BPS displayed remarkable standards of excellence through th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Nutrition Sciences at the College of Health Sciences at Qatar University (QU) organised the annual ‘Smart Start’ campaign through an innovative online format. The campaign engaged primary school children from within Qatar and across the region through live, interactiv»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Agricultural Research Department, has invited farmers, researchers, agricultural specialists, and members of the public to attend an extension field day titled “Guar as a Promising Alternative Fodder Crop in the State of Qatar,” scheduled to ta»»»

One of the last outsiders to make authorized visits to India's only "uncontacted" tribe says it may be time to reconnect with the isolated people -- in order to shield them from an encroaching world. Anthropologist Anstice Justin, 71, took part in the government's limited contact missions to the re»»»

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, toppling buildings and triggering the evacuations of thousands, state media reported. Four others were injured, while more than 7,000 residents were evacuated from Liuzhou city. The search for several m»»»

US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack hailed on Sunday the “remarkable” progress that has been achieved in Syria over the past year. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received the envoy in Damascus on Sunday after which Barrack said: “Syria is now a laboratory for a new re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman), one of the centers operating under the Qatar Foundation FOR Social Work, is participating in the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, currently taking place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from May 14 to »»»

Doha, Qatar: DPS Monarch International School continues to uphold its tradition of academic distinction, with exceptional performance by its students in the CBSE Grade 12 Board Examinations for the academic year 2025-26. Guided by the school’s visionary leadership, the institution proudly celebrate»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative participated in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), organised by the Ministry of Culture – Qatar Cultural and Heritage Events Center, with a panel discussion titled “Arabic Between Publishing and Content: How Do We Expand the Impact of a»»»

On May 18, 1917, President Wilson signed the Selective Service Act of 1917 by which the United States raised an army for service in Europe during World War I. 1 of 5 | The DC War Memorial, which honors District residents who died in World War I, sits on the National Mall. On May 18, 1917, President»»»

In the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region stands the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant — one of the most strategic projects in the history of the United Arab Emirates. More than simply being the first peaceful nuclear power plant in the Arab world, Barakah represents a fundamental transformation in t»»»

DOHA: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center delivered a lecture on “Dealing with Difficulties,” attended by 240 male and female students at Podar Pearl School. With the participation of 240 students from various educational levels, the center organised the lecture as part o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met yesterday with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the State of Qatar H E Cao Xiaolin. During the meeting, they reviewed the key facets of bilateral cooperation between the two co»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is accelerating efforts to strengthen public-private collaboration and expand long-term infrastructure development as it advances a AED209bn capital projects pipeline spanning more than 500 projects, according to the Director General of Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Cen»»»

Doha, Qatar: “Qatari Life” was the theme of the Qatari Majlis programme held at the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center. With the participation of 36 people from diverse nationalities, the center organised the Qatari Majlis programme, which discussed life in Qatar in general,»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has launched a new campaign in partnership with Mastercard, aimed at rewarding customers for using their QNB Mastercard Debit Cards for everyday purchases, while supporting the continued evolution of Qatar’s digi»»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), headed by Dr. Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al Thani, Vice Chairman, attended the closing ceremony of the 'Accelerated Track Qualifying for Membership' programme, organised by the Chartered Institute of A»»»

The Sicilian village of Gibellina was destroyed by an earthquake in 1968, but its ruins were to be reborn as a spectacular piece of land art. 20th-century artist Alberto Burri poured concrete over 926,000 square feet of hillside, freezing the streets and pathways for eternity, transforming this dis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Islamic Research and Studies at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued the 212th edition of the “Book of the Nation” series under the title “Book of the Nation: Enlightened Contributions and Renewed Giving” (Part One), featuring contributions from a dist»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has joined the Gulf Capital Market Association (GCMA) as an associate member, marking an important step towards building a more structured and competitive financial ecosystem in Qatar. This development build»»»

A meeting of journalists with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, is taking place today, May, 18 at Yntymak Ordo as part of the Open Cabinet project. In response to a question from 24.kg news agency about whether Kyrgyzstan is currently facing pressure fr»»»

President Iliana Iotova visited a plant built entirely with Bulgarian investment in the industrial free economic zone of the city of Sumgait, 25 kilometres from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, the presidential press secretariat reported on Monday morning. The plant for recycling of used industrial»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrates the graduation of a new cohort of students, the institute continues to strengthen its role in shaping qualified national talents equipped with the knowledge, practical expertise, and future-focused skills needed to »»»

Doha, Qatar: As the world marks International Museum Day under the theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” curator of Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum, Amita Shenoy has said museums have an increasingly vital role in fostering dialogue, empathy, and cultural understanding. Speaking about the rol»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Ouisal Ikhlef delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar, India, claiming silver in the women’s +86kg category against a high-quality field featuring Olympic and world-level competitors. Ikhlef finished ahead of world No.2-ranked»»»

Doha, Qatar: Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation will host the draw ceremony for the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah tomorrow. The tournament will take place from September 23 to October 6. The ceremony is set to begin at 4:00 pm at the Culture Square - Arts Center Building, located»»»

A total of 4,682,638 pensioners were registered in Romania in April 2026, 1,836 fewer than in the previous month, while the average pension stood at 2,783 lei, according to data centralised by the National House of Public Pensions (CNPP).The total value of pension entitlements amounted to nearly 13»»»

acceleration re-arming at European level, in a situation of strategic inflexion, in which defence decisions can have a significant impact on national security and long term economic development, according to the report “Romania at the crossroad between security and economy,”made by EY Romania. The »»»

U.S. defense leaders showcased world-class capabilities at the Black Sea Defense and Aerospace (BSDA) exhibition, strengthening the U.S. - Romania Strategic Partnership, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest said on Friday.According to the Embassy's statement, this year's BSDA expo highlights cutting-edge »»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Friday, in a social media message, that it is Romania's responsibility to increase its defence spending given increasing security risks. He added that "only by ensuring peace can our societies remain free and prosper in the future."Dan participated in the Black Sea Def»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated on Friday that there is no risk of the 'Security Action for Europe' (SAFE) programme being blocked for Romania.He was asked during a press conference whether there was any risk of the European defence industry programme being blocked, in the context of the latest govern»»»

A Romania-Ukraine agreement on countering drones will be finalised in two to three months, President Nicusor Dan said on Friday at a news conference.The collaboration of the two countries has two components, he added.The first is the inclusion in the SAFE programme of a drone production component i»»»

Political uncertainty, high costs and tighter financing conditions are weighing on Romania's business climate, with the share of companies rating their current situation as "poor" doubling in a year, according to the spring business survey conducted by the German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and In»»»

The reaffirmation of Romania's sovereign credit rating, in a context of political uncertainty, although encouraging, highlights the major impact political decisions have on investor confidence in Romania, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare believes.The international financial rating agency S&P Globa»»»

President Nicusor Dan told a press conference on Friday that the budget for next year could be submitted by the Government this autumn in order to project financial stability."We already have an approved 2026 budget and there is agreement not to amend it. Thus, for 2026, this is the fiscal outlook.»»»

The Board of Directors of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), meeting on Friday, decided to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50% per annum, the central bank said in a press release sent on Friday.According to the same source, the Board members also decided to keep the lending facilit»»»

Romania's annual inflation rate is expected to rise above previous forecasts in the second quarter of 2026, before posting a substantial downward correction in the third quarter, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) said on Friday.At its meeting, the BNR Board reviewed and approved the May 2026 Infla»»»

Four candidates have entered the race for the position of Secretary General of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), with the election scheduled for November: Louise Mushikiwabo of Rwanda, whose term is ending; Juliana Amato Lumumba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Coumba»»»

The majority of the European countries supported on Friday in a reunion of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, meeting in Kishinev, the capital of the Republic of Moldova called for the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, according to re»»»

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, participated in Chisinau on Friday in the ministerial meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. During the event, she co-chaired, together with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popsoi, the roundtable mee»»»

The interim Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru, said on Saturday that he does not believe in the option of a technocrat leading the Government, because such a figure would rely on 'volatile political support'.Pislaru was asked in an interview with Digi24 private televisio»»»

National leader of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) Kelemen Hunor, said, after Friday's meeting of the Council of the UDMR Representatives(CRU), that the first option of his party is to rebuild the former governing coalition, but he does not exclude the option of entering the opposi»»»

The Mayor of Timisoara and Save Romania Union leader, Dominic Fritz, stated on Saturday, following a meeting with interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, that they had discussed Monday's consultations at Cotroceni Palace, convened by President Nicusor Dan, agreeing that both parties would not support »»»

The president of the National Liberal Party (PNL), interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, stated on Saturday in Timisoara that the party has two political objectives: in the short term, to find a governing formula in which the PNL assumes its responsibilities, and in the medium term, for 2028, to cre»»»

Monday consultations at the Cotroceni Palace with parliamentary parties will start from the question of what majority they are proposing, whether a "full", minority or technocratic Government, President Nicusor Dan said on Friday, mentioning that a pro-Western majority is needed."We will have talks»»»

Israel built two covert bases in Iraq’s rugged western desert for well over a year to aid in its wars with Iran, The New York Times reported Sunday. Iraqi officials described the development as a “blatant disregard for Iraqi sovereignty,” while a shepherd was killed after he stumbled on the base. I»»»

CAIRO: The Israeli army arrested ten Israeli civilians on Sunday after they crossed the Syrian border, according to the Jerusalem Post. In a statement, the army said IDF soldiers operating in the area returned the civilians from Syrian territory to Israel, before transferring them to the Israeli po»»»

Russia launched 524 drones and 22 missiles in overnight attacks targeting Ukraine, ‌Ukraine’s ‌air force said ‌on ⁠Monday. Air defense units ⁠shot down or neutralized 503 drones ⁠and four missiles, ‌the ‌air force ‌said ‌in a post on Telegram, adding that ‌the main target of ⁠the attack ⁠was the ci»»»

GENEVA: World Health Organization member states gather for their annual meeting in Geneva Monday amid concern over deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks and uncertainty over announced US and Argentinian withdrawals.While the rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that has gripped global attentio»»»