By Staff, Agencies Representatives of the Venezuelan government and the opposition linked to the 2015-elected National Assembly concluded their third round of national transition talks on Wednesday, reaching key agreements on political disqualifications and the recovery of frozen Venezuelan assets »»»

TAIPEI: A powerful typhoon headed toward Taiwan on Thursday, triggering the cancelation of dozens of flights and prompting warnings for locals to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds and giant waves. Typhoon Champi is expected to sweep past Taiwan’s northeast coast on Friday and Saturday as it move»»»

Kardzhali Mayor Erop Myumyun was led out of his office by police on Thursday, the City Hall press office told BTA. The Interior Ministry told BTA that an unpsecified probe was underway. Town Hall employees and Myumyun's deputies had gathered outside the Town Hall. BTA also saw there MP Bayryam Bayr»»»

Nanmoku, Japan: In a misty mountain village in Japan, residents recently welcomed unlikely guests from a Peruvian district along the Amazon River, seeing a chance to revive an ageing community facing extinction. The mayor of Belen and two young women visited a care home on their trip to Nanmoku, a »»»

“iZi is part of the investment plans we announced in May, and this is reflected in the figures, demonstrating its usefulness right from the first six months for over 900,000 people who have used it. Unlike a general AI assistant, iZi works with actual stock levels, prices and delivery times, and gu»»»

Yemen’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that Houthi rallies and mobilization programs will be considered legitimate military targets and warned residents in Houthi-held areas against taking part. The announcement was shared in a social media post and is considered a major escalation against the Iran»»»

A civilian with special needs was killed during an Israeli forces raid Thursday on the village of Jamla in southern Syria’s Daraa province, Syrian state news agency SANA reported. It did not give more details about how the disabled man was killed. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to»»»

An attack targeting the King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia's Dammam killed a Saudi citizen and an Indian national and injured eight others Wednesday evening, the kingdom's civil aviation authority said. The authority said in a statement that injuries from the attack ranged from»»»

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Dosari praised on Wednesday the Lebanese government’s efforts to preserve the state and its national institutions. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received Ambassador Al-Dosari at the Grand Serail with the ambassador conveying the greetings o»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United States and “Israel” have developed plans for renewed military strikes against Iran following the US midterm elections, raising concerns over the possibility of another escalation in the region, according to a report by The New York Times published Wednesday. Citing US »»»

To date, 20 charging points have been installed in Giurgiu, Slatina, Bucharest, Câmpina, Mediaș and Huși. In Giurgiu, the network includes both a high-speed hub with 8 charging points and a total installed capacity of 450 kW, located at Aurora Retail Park, and 2 charging points with a total capacit»»»

Singapore, Oct. 22 (SANA) Oil prices rose at the start of trading on Thursday as concerns over supply disruptions intensified amid continued tensions in the Middle East, despite crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz recovering to near pre-conflict levels following the outbreak of the US-Iran c»»»

NEW YORK The American Foreign Policy Association has honoured His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thaniin recognition of his leading role in international mediation and diplomacy. At an event held in New York specifically for this occasion, Permanent Representative»»»

Iran’s state television reported that seven oil tankers caught fire and were damaged overnight Thursday after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. If verified, it would be the largest single-day number of vessels damaged in the waterway since the start of the Iran war on »»»

A U.S. military Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft landed at Burgas Airport yesterday, with Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defense telling bTV that the flight was not connected to heightened security measures in the Black Sea. The ministry confirmed that aircraft of this type had landed at the »»»

US Vice President JD Vance has pointed to his unsuccessful endorsement of former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán as he explained why he would not publicly back Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections. JD Vance avoided answering a journalist’s question “I have end»»»

Kardzhali Mayor Erol Myumyun was detained again on Thursday after police entered the municipal building and took him in for questioning, the press office of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) confirmed to Nova TV. Uniformed officers also visited Myumyun’s home. His detention marks the secon»»»

11 partnership agreements signed in Sheikh Hamdan's presence to boost humanitarian work Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has allocated Dh150 million to support charitable and humanitarian organisations across the UAE, strengthening their efforts to deliver assist»»»

Preparations are underway for the returning one-stop-shop initiative Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE will soon have another opportunity to access Philippine government services locally, with preparations underway for the return of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) OFW Serbi»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Thursday threatened to strike American bases across the Middle East if the U.S. military continues to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. "The U.S. military must know that if this trend continues, the conflict will extend to its bases in the region," the Guards»»»

Bulgarian lawyer and international tax law expert Valentin Savov has been elected Chair of the International Fiscal Association's (IFA) Supervisory Board. IFA is a global organization bringing together leading specialists in international tax law and tax policy. The election took place on October 1»»»

Doha A joint statement has been issued on the Fourth Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the Republic of France. It reads as follows: On the sidelines of the State Visit of HEEmmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, to the State of Qatar, the Prime Minister and Minister of F»»»

Zowie, a Polish company that takes AI agents for customer service into production for telecoms, insurers, banks, logistics companies and retailers, is expanding beyond its home market in Central and Eastern Europe, starting with Romania. The company plans to open an office in Bucharest and has star»»»

Schneider Electric has announced a new Smart Thermostat, co-developed with Apple for Apple Home Collection, and an exclusive Power Mount for the newly announced Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted). Both products combine Schneider Electric’s expertise in home energy with the Apple Home experience. Homeown»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Luca Niculescu on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of Romania, wishing him success in carrying out his duties, and the relations between»»»

Tokyo: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met in Tokyo on Thursday with the Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan HE Hiroyuki Namazu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperative relations between the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Luca Niculescu on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of Romania, wishing him success in carrying out his duties, and the relations »»»

A Druze source in Syria's southern Sweida province who opposes the policies of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri has dismissed reports of plans to establish an Israeli military base in the province's southeastern countryside. The source also denied reports that the so-called National Gu»»»

The main achievement of Vladimir Putin's talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff was strengthening mutual trust between Putin and Donald Trump and advancing Russia-US cooperation beyond the Ukrainian conflict, political analyst Dmitry Suslov told Sputnik. According to Suslov, Russia's release of American»»»

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir explores family, duty, and her search for belonging Dubai: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has made her Instagram debut, sharing a video offering a first look at her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. In her first post on the platform on Thurs»»»

Shashi Tharoor calls out excessive brutality in Ranveer Singh's spy thriller saga Dubai: Indian politician Shashi Tharoor has finally watched both instalments of Ranveer Singh's blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar, and his verdict is anything but black and white. Agreed he's late to the party, but »»»

By Staff, Agencies Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD posted significant increases in new car registrations across the European Union in September, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association [ACEA]. Tesla’s registrations jumped 78.6% year-on-year, while BYD more than dou»»»

Arab Finance: The Alexandria Port Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt-based infrastructure investor Hassan Allam Utilities and Al-Tarek Group to study the development, construction, and operation of an integrated logistics center at El-Dekheila Port, according to a Minis»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Navy: Seven Vessels Catch Fire in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz Incidents 22-10-2026 10:38 AM IRGC Navy's Public Relations Office ann»»»

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has referred the matter to the prosecution service, requesting an investigation into facts and circumstances surrounding alleged political pressure exerted by National Customs Agency Director Nikolay Shushkov on Belitsa Mayor Rad»»»

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that European airfares could climb by up to 20% in 2027 as jet fuel costs rise amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Euronews reported. O’Leary also criticized environmental taxes imposed by European countries, arguing that they add to airlines’ operating »»»

Lebanon's Justice Minister Adel Nassar vowed to pursue an investigation into a shipment of Hezbollah explosives to the end, saying the probe was expanding as he pressed for the case to be referred to the Judicial Council on national security grounds. “There are no limits to the investigation,” Nass»»»

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company deceived users in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, media reported Wednesday. The ruling follows an $18 billion settlement with 48 other states over similar claims. Meta called the penalty “a tax on sp»»»

Lawrence Wong tours iconic mosque, embracing UAE's values of tolerance Abu Dhabi: Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, and a number of senior Singaporean»»»

UAE Presidential Adviser says nomination reflects nation's investment in human capital Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has hailed the nomination of Lana Nusseibeh for the post of UN Secretary-General as a reflection of the UAE's growing international prese»»»

Doha, Oct. 22 (SANA) Qatar and France have expressed their readiness to work together to support projects aimed at promoting stability and economic recovery in Syria, in close cooperation with the Syrian government. The commitment was outlined in a joint statement issued on Wednesday and published »»»

New Delhi, India: India began annual measures on Thursday to tackle toxic air pollution in New Delhi, a megacity of 30 million people regularly ranked among the world's most polluted capitals. Delhi's air quality deteriorates in winter, when cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground. Major so»»»

Romanian microenterprises will have access to EUR 100 million in financing under a new agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and BCR Social Finance IFN SA. The EIB will provide a EUR 50 million loan, which BCR Social Finance will match with an equal amount to support small businesses»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority on Thursday said that operations at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam have resumed and air traffic have returned to normal. The General Authority of Civil Aviation, in a social media post, also identified the fatalities, one Saudi citizen and »»»

Romania recorded the highest annual growth in construction output in the European Union in August 2026, with activity rising by 39% compared with the same month last year, according to Eurostat data published on Tuesday. The increase was well above the EU average of 2.6% and the euro area average o»»»

Abu Dhabi-based Indian expat reveals what he did for family, himself and what counts most Abu Dhabi: A year ago, Anilkumar Bolla's life changed for good when he won Dh100 million with The UAE Lottery. Twelve months on, the Indian expat in Abu Dhabi says the biggest reward is not the money itself, b»»»

SAJ Electric, a Chinese manufacturer of inverters and energy storage systems, is building its offer for Romania around storage: hybrid systems for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, a retrofit solution for solar parks already in operation and integrated systems for household prosumers. The »»»

TDI Renewables has secured €25.5 million in financing from Raiffeisen Bank International AG for the development of the Irato?u photovoltaic project—a 58 MWp installation located in Arad County, according to the local ...»»»

The National Power Grid Company Transelectrica SA has completed an investment of approximately 260 million lei to enhance the security of the National Power System by installing two STATCOM units for reactive power compensation at the Sibiu Sud and Bradu electrical substations?a first for Southern »»»

The Government approved the revenue and expenditure budget for Oltenia Energy Complex. The budget was drafted by taking into account current market conditions, including trends in electricity consumption and price fluctuations across various market segments, as well as the permanent decommissioning»»»