A Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure. The meeting comes as the Trump administration deepens energy ties with Caracas and seeks to boost Venezuelan oil output. A»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has clarified entry procedures for Kyrgyz citizens traveling to Kazakhstan amid reports about new migration rules. The ministry said the QazETA system is currently operating in pilot mode, so its use is not mandatory for citizens of Kyrgyzstan at this s»»»

The 'George Emil Palade' University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology (UMFST) Targu Mures concluded on Wednesday a strategic academic and clinical collaboration partnership with West China Hospital of Sichuan University, one of China's largest hospital institutions.The Memorandum of Und»»»

Bucharest is continuing to strengthen its position in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) real estate market, driven by rising rents across the main market segments and some of the most competitive investment yields in Europe, according to an analysis published on Wednesday by a real estate cons»»»

The rental property market is officially entering its busiest period of the year, driven by the wave of students looking for a home in big cities before the start of the new academic year, with the capital being the most expensive city in the country for renters this fall, according to an analysis »»»

Romania's residential property market slowed in the first half of the year after several years of strong growth, but the data do not point to a major correction, according to Colliers' first-half report released last week.Bucharest recovered much of its weak start to the year, ending the first six »»»

The staff shortage in the tourism industry cannot be solved through recruitment alone, while training programmes, employment subsidies and the recruitment of workers from outside the European Union must be aligned with the occupations and skills the sector needs, representatives of the Federation o»»»

The number of cattle and pigs slaughtered increased in July compared with the same period in 2025, while decreases were reported for poultry, sheep and goats, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Thursday.According to the quoted source, 44,000 cattle were slaugh»»»

Productivity in the Romanian agricultural sector has been good this year, and the outlook for harvests has remained relatively favorable compared to other European markets, Agricover Holding CEO Liviu Dobre said in a press conference.The first half of 2026 brought a mixed evolution for Romanian agr»»»

Romania's electric vehicle fleet reached an estimated 74,541 active "green" vehicles, according to a specialised analysis published Friday.Official statistics consulted by Lektri.Co show that in August 2026, 1,278 electric vehicles were registered - 1,162 passenger cars and 116 vans. Out of a total»»»

Some new car models sold in Romania can lose more than half their value in their first five years of use, according to a study published on Tuesday by vehicle history reporting platform carVertical.Among all models checked by carVertical users in Romania, the Opel Astra recorded the steepest deprec»»»

Air freight transport (including postal one) increased by 11.6% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, rising to 15,841 tonnes from 14,193 tonnes, according to data compiled by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The largest shares of freight transport were reco»»»

New passenger car registrations in Romania fell by 37% in August compared with the same month of 2025, while registrations of "green" cars declined by 31%, according to an analysis by the Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Importers (APIA), based on data published by the Directorate Genera»»»

The management of the Brasov-Ghimbav International Airport recently signed the first financing contract for an investment to be carried out with non-reimbursable European funds - its own photovoltaic park, aimed at reducing dependence on energy purchased from the grid.The total value of the project»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar U-23 coach Jose Angel Lacunza believes his young side can use the Asian Games football competition as an opportunity to gain valuable experience when they face Republic of Korea in their Group D opener at Mizuho Park Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today. Lacunza acknowledged the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognised the outstanding academic performance of 164 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s List ceremony is held twice each academic year to celebrat»»»

Doha: Vodafone Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting sports and community initiatives as the exclusive telecommunications partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games, marking the second year of its five-year strategic partnership with the event. The partnership reflects a shared commitment by»»»

Doha, Qatar: Esteghlal FC took advantage of their chances to overcome Qatar’s Al Sadd SC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at the Basra International Stadium in Basra yesterday. Jasir Asani capitalised on a defensive error to fire the Iran outfit ahead in the ninth minute before Saeid »»»

Amman: The State of Qatar will have a strong role during the Amman International Book Fair’s silver jubilee celebrations scheduled for from September 24 to October 3. Qatar’s Ministry of Culture and a number of Qatari publishers will showcase their production alongside many Arab and international p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has urged the public to dispose of recyclable plastic bottles in designated blue bins, highlighting how proper waste sorting can transform discarded packaging into valuable resources for new production cycles. In a message marking the World Cleanup Day, the»»»

A protest was held outside the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) building in support of journalist and host Georgi Angelov following his removal from the program Istoria.BG. Participants called for the protection of freedom of speech and opposed what they described as political interference in pu»»»

Ukraine is ready to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, after US President Donald Trump announced an apparent agreement between the two sides. Kyiv also warned that intensifying Russian strikes on Ukraine’s rail network ar»»»

Doha, Qatar: ExxonMobil Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education and STEM learning in Qatar by supporting a new training facility at Teach For Qatar, a dedicated hub for professional development, innovation, and community learning. Building on a longstanding strategic partnership »»»

Doha: The Qatar Scientific Club, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has launched the second cohort of its Young Inventors Programme 2026, building on the success of its inaugural edition in turning Qatari youth’s concepts into practical prototypes. Originally unveiled during Web Summ»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha will explore the question “What does it take to move beyond managing teams and become a leader who creates a lasting impact?” during an online information session, “Lead with Impact: Discover the HEC Paris Executive MBA,” on Tuesday September 22, 2026. Designed for expe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has reminded employers to continue complying with occupational safety and health measures as the regulated summer outdoor working hours restriction comes to an end today, September 15, 2026. In a social media post, the Ministry stressed that taking the necessary »»»

Doha, Qatar: Newly appointed Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Dr. K. Srikar Reddy has pledged to work closely with the Indian community further to strengthen the strategic partnership between Qatar and India, while announcing an increase in daily passport and police clearance certificate service sl»»»

Events marking the start of the new academic year and the Day of Knowledge took place at all educational institutions across Batken region. Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region, attended a ceremony at the new school building»»»

A fire broke out in a private house in Ak-Zhar residential area of Bishkek’s Sverdlovsky district this morning, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. The fire started at around 8 a.m. Two firefighting crews were dispatched to the scene. Footage from the scene has circulated on social media»»»

Doha, Qatar: England’s Rachel Arnold yesterday sealed the biggest win of her career, overcoming eight-time World Champion Nour ElSherbini of Egypt, coming from a game down to book her spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic in Doha. The Malaysian World No.26 lost the first game but fou»»»

The Peninsula Doha: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that it has won six prestigious awards at the 2026 Telly Awards, in recognition of four media campaigns delivered by the company in a creative and innovative style. This new achievement reflects the continued development of Qatar»»»

Washington, United States: The US Defense Department's inspector general revealed Monday that the United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its costly war in Iran. In a first-of-its-kind mandatory report to Congress, the inspector said that between February 28 and June 30, Op»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the sixth meeting of the Arab Public Prosecutors Association, held in the city of El Alamein in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The participation marked the first involvement of Qatar’s Public Prosecution after it joined the membership of the Arab Public »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal came within seconds of a memorable victory on their AFC Champions League Elite debut before Al Ittihad snatched a 1-1 draw with a stoppage-time equaliser at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor yesterday. Baghdad Bounedjah put Al Shamal ahead in the 63rd minute, firing a left-footed sh»»»

Doha, Qatar: The organising committee of the Al Galayel Traditional Hunting Championship has announced that the public draw to select competing teams for the 16th edition in 2027 will take place at the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara. According to an official statement, registration for the up»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW), is strengthening Gulf cooperation and the exchange of expertise in social protection and rehabilitation through a visit by a centre delegation to the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Environmental, Social and Governance considerations are becoming an increasingly important part of competitiveness, investment, risk management, and corporate resilience. The Third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Qatar Conference is set to take place from October 6–7 at The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The embassies of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in Qatar reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Qatar, with a focus on expanding trade and investment, tourism, food security, energy, infrastructure, education and other areas. The commitme»»»

More than 100 educational facilities are set to be commissioned in Kyrgyzstan in 2026, the Ministry of Education reported. The ministry noted that on September 11, 2026, 100 social facilities were commissioned nationwide—an event held in Talas region with the participation of President Sadyr Japaro»»»

Several UAE flights are delayed or cancelled as airlines monitor regional airspace Dubai: UAE travellers are facing another day of mixed flight operations, with multiple delays and cancellations reported at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi as tensions around »»»

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is launching its 2026 Patient Safety Campaign from 17 to 23 September 2026, as part of Qatar Patient Safety Week and in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on September 17. This year’s observance is held under the theme “S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie attended yesterday the opening of the second edition of Oman Climate Week 2026, being held in Muscat from September 14 to 16. The event, hosted at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, bri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Around 1,650 of approximately 2,300 services provided by government entities in Qatar are now fully digitised, as the country advances towards a new model of proactive government services designed to anticipate the needs of citizens and residents, according to an expert in strategy and»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran's US tour after provoking outrage by saying "free Palestine" at one of the stadium stops this month, the US rapper said Monday. The artist made headlines after telling the crowd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey that he wanted the peo»»»

Russia poses a long-term threat to European security that requires greater cooperation and investment in the Arctic, 12 European Union countries said in a joint declaration Monday. “We note with serious concern the significant and long-term threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security,” the declar»»»

A corruption scheme has been uncovered in the transport control sector following an inspection conducted by the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to preliminary findings, officials accepted payments to allow heavy trucks whose weight and dimensions exceeded established l»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is actively future-proofing its public sector by equipping administrative leaders and professionals with cutting-edge expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and Government Technology (GovTech). The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) recently joined forces with t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention from September 21 to 23, bringing together Arab countries and relevant regional and international organisations to strengthen cooperation on integrity, transparency and the prev»»»

Schools should not become places for people seeking employment simply to earn an income. Education Minister of Kyrgyzstan Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva said during a podcast at the National Broadcasting Corporation of Kyrgyzstan (NTRK). According to her, the state is actively supporting teachers: their sal»»»

More than 10,000 children have enrolled in first grade at schools in Osh this year. The majority — 73 percent — chose to study in Russian-language classes, the City Hall reports. According to the municipality, 4,330 places were allocated for Kyrgyz-language classes, with 2,790 children admitted. Ru»»»