Doha, Qatar: Qatar enjoyed a productive day at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday, collecting five medals as the men’s team trap shooters, 4x400m relay team and handball side won silver, while Abubaker Abdalla and Ouisal Ikhlef claimed bronze medals. The haul took Qatar’s medal tally to 12»»»

Doha, Qatar: In an initiative that bridges cultural heritage and innovative technology, Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched the Accessible Digital Kiosk, providing people with disabilities a more inclusive experience of the Library’s heritage collections. Funded by the Qatar Research, Develop»»»

Doha, Qatar: Geekend, the region’s premier pop-culture event by Doha Film Institute (DFI), returns from October 1 to 3 at the Geekdom Building in Lusail Boulevard, bringing together Qatar’s artists, creators, gamers and pop-culture communities for three days of creativity, connection and shared pas»»»

Cairo: Qatar has taken part in the second Arab Youth Leaders Forum, which opened at the headquarters of the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo yesterday. The two-day forum is being organised in cooperation with the Arab Youth Council for Integrated Development. Qatar’s delegation was headed b»»»

DOHA: Mada - Qatar Assistive Technology Centre launched yesterday a digital platform for its Advisory Team for persons with disabilities and their families, offering a dedicated channel for participation in consultations on policies, services and initiatives related to persons with disabilities, th»»»

The departure of US forces from Iraq and Syria, ahead of the 30 September deadline, marks the end of an era of American counter-terrorism operations and forward presence that both complicated and defined the regional security landscape. In Iraq, the departure of US forces closes the book on over tw»»»

Doha, Qatar: For the fifth consecutive season, Qatar Airways and Paris Saint-Germain are once again rallying the entire Rouge & Bleu community in support of Pink October. Athletes, employees, supporters, and partners will join forces to raise awareness of breast cancer screening and to support pati»»»

Doha, Qatar: With its design inspired by historic Lange pocket watches and an artisanally finished manufacture calibre, the 1815 UP/DOWN on display at the Al Majed Jewellery pavilion at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE 2026) embodies our aspiration to never stand still. While its dis»»»

Syrian authorities said on Tuesday that they had arrested a Hezbollah-affiliated cell in the country's south near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, accusing it of planning attacks on unspecified targets. The new authorities in Damascus, who ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in 2024, are hosti»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces hit the De Novo data processing center in Kiev during an overnight massive strike, which is one of the main points for exchanging internet traffic in the interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. Overnight, »»»

Funds were used at construction sites in Kyrgyzstan at a rate of over 1.2 billion soms per day during the first eight months of 2026. The total gross output in the sector reached 300,495.5 billion soms. According to the National Statistical Committee, the figure in comparable prices was 1.6 times h»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has unveiled the new Sadara Visa Infinite Credit Card, marking a new chapter for one of its most established premium banking services. Building on more than two decades of heritage, Sadara has been reimagined around the evolving lifestyles and expectations of today’s af»»»

It is not enough for Bulgaria merely to participate: it must clearly define its role, contribute to the security and stability of the alliances to which its belongs, and demonstrate its added value, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova said here on Wednesday. She was speaking at the Annual»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued yesterday Government Ijara Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance with a value amounting to QR4.1bn. In a statement, QCB said that the maturity periods of the Sukuk varied as per the following details: QR2.05bn (Tap Issuance) with a maturity date of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform how people engage with Qatar’s government and cultural institutions, enabling faster, simpler, and more personalised services as complex tasks are managed more efficiently, according to market experts. Speaking at a panel session during the r»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The situation in the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) region is extremely precarious, with power supply disruptions remaining among the most serious security problems, according to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi who spoke to »»»

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Celebrated pianist Martha Argerich opens the George Enescu Philharmonic's chamber music season on Tuesday alongside two prominent names on the international music scene - mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kozena and pianist Iddo Bar-Shai.The programme includes Claude Debussy's En blanc et noir Suite for two »»»

Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, and Greece have requested urgent measures from the European Commission for the sheep and goat sector, including flexible application of restrictions, an in-depth analysis of the role of vaccination against Category A diseases, and the facilitation of intra-EU mov»»»

The Bucharest Court of Appeal on Tuesday ordered former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu into 30-day pre-trial detention, admitting a challenge by the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) in the case in which he is accused of defrauding a businessman of EUR1.1 »»»

Romania's economy is expected to rebound in 2027, when Gross Domestic Product is forecast to grow by 2.5%, according to a projection by a global credit-risk and business-information company operating in Southeast Europe, based on Eurostat data.For 2026, GDP growth is estimated at only 0.2%, said Si»»»

Romania needs a unified wage law, and this should be taken into account when drafting the 2027 budget, Daniel Daianu, Chairman of the Fiscal Council, stated on Tuesday; he also advocated for a prudent indexation of pensions and public sector wages."What constitutes good news? Minister Nazare has ou»»»

Interest expenses are projected at 3% of GDP in the current budget, meaning Romania spends more than its target deficit level, Cosmin Marinescu, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), pointed out on Tuesday."In the two decades since accession, Romania has made substantial progress; »»»

Reducing economic growth in Romania started in 2022, three years and a half before any austerity measures, Theodor Stolojan, former premier and former finance minister said at a specialized event on Tuesday. “We have a huge benefit as we have European funds which helped us in that period. I want to»»»

The path of fiscal-budgetary consolidation is essential for Romania's credibility, and economic policies must be carefully calibrated, predictable, and?consequently?credible, Mugur Isarescu, Governor of the National Bank of Romania, stated on Tuesday."From the very outset, the work *Financial Susta»»»

Drafting a credible budget for 2027?one that is also adhered to during budget execution?is an essential condition for continuing Romania's fiscal consolidation and improving the country's rating outlook, according to Interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare."First of all, it is a matter of draftin»»»

Romania has one of the lowest shares of higher education graduates among OECD countries, while public investment in education remains below the organisation's average, according to the main findings of the Education at a Glance 2026 report, released on Tuesday by the Ministry of Education and Resea»»»

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan says that every shock on the international energy market has a serious impact on his country's economy, thus justifying the need to declare a state of emergency.In an interview with the AGERPRES National News Agency, he said that Moldova's energy imports account»»»

The Bucharest Court of Appeal dismissed on Tuesday, as inadmissible, the request filed by the Association of Italians in Romania (RO.AS.IT) regarding the suspension of the decree by which President Nicusor Dan designated Siegfried Muresan as a candidate for the office of Prime Minister.The lawsuit »»»

Acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu stated on Tuesday that she does not intend to seek clarification from the US Ambassador in Bucharest regarding possible US involvement in the fall of the Bolojan Government, deeming such a discussion unjustified."The US Ambassador in Bucharest has clarified the res»»»

Hearings of ministers proposed for the Muresan Government ended on Tuesday night, with eight positive and eight negative opinions. Diana Buzoianu, proposed for the Environment Ministry was the last to be heard. She got 21 votes “for”and 20 “against” from the commissions. The opinions are advisory a»»»

Senate President Mircea Abrudean, who has been proposed as deputy prime minister and interior minister, said on Tuesday that if the Muresan Government fails to win Parliament's approval, "the president must take realities and possible majorities into account", adding that, from the PNL's (National »»»

Prime minister-designate Siegfried Muresan, responding on Tuesday to remarks made by President Nicusor Dan just one day ahead of the parliamentary investiture vote, said that early elections are not desirable, but keeping Romania in a prolonged political crisis out of fear of snap polls "does not o»»»

President Nicusor Dan will pay an official visit to Prague on Wednesday at the invitation of his Czech counterpart, the Presidential Administration reports.According to the source, the head of state will have meetings with President Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Andrej Babis and the presidents of the »»»

President NicuSor Dan said on Tuesday that it is time for the current political crisis to end, adding that early elections are not a solution."It is time for this political crisis to end. It is time for the parties to look beyond the party fence, to look at the national interest. Early elections ar»»»

The radar surveillance system of the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) detected, overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, an aerial target moving east of Izmail, in Ukrainian territory, near the river border with Romania. Two F-18 aircraft of the Spanish Air and Space Force, conducting Enhanced Air P»»»

The Hungarian government has published a list of so-called 2000-series government resolutions issued between 2010 and 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office told the Hungarian News Agency (MTI) on Tuesday. These decisions were previously not published in the Hungarian Gazette, but were sent directly to »»»

Doha, Qatar: The chairs of the Economy, Trade and Industry Committee under the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council held a meeting via videoconference. The meeting was co-chaired by H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Qatar, and H E Faisal bin Fadel Al»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s drive to build a diversified, knowledge-based and sustainable economy under Qatar National Vision 2030 is opening fresh avenues for business cooperation with Finland, with companies from both countries exploring partnerships several fields. The opportunities were discussed duri»»»

Emergency Situations Minister of Kyrgyzstan Kanatbek Chynybaev has awarded MP Aigul Karabekova «For Participation in Emergency Response» badge. According to the ministry, Karabekova had previously worked closely with the Ministry of Emergency Situations and contributed to strengthening civil-milita»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ​met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday night and received US feedback ‌on ‌a ​proposed ‌seven-day ⁠trust-building plan, ​which he ⁠will discuss in Tehran on Wednesday, an official briefed ⁠on the talks ‌told ‌Reuters. The ​main ‌disagreement is ‌over the seq»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed that the continued Israeli occupation, grave violations and crimes against Palestinians, illegal settlement expansion, attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians, and attacks on Syria and Lebanon constitute grave violations of international law. This statement wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Finland are exploring new opportunities to strengthen cooperation in technology, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and satellite technologies, as both countries seek to expand partnerships between their business and innovation ecosystems. Speaking to »»»

Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met with Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the State of Qatar H E Ammar bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Busaidi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen and enhance cooperation in t»»»

ROME: Pakistan will use “whatever means are available” to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday, offering one of Islamabad’s clearest indications yet that it could become directly involved in the widening regional conflict.Defense Ministe»»»

EGA will initially route up to 250,000 tonnes of aluminium through the East Coast Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium will route up to 250,000 tonnes of aluminium through the UAE’s East Coast in the first year of a new agreement with Gulftainer, with volumes set to rise to as much as 300,000 tonnes in»»»

Education Minister of Kyrgyzstan Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva recently met with Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Kyrgyzstan Latif Gandilov. During the meeting, the ambassador introduced the minister to teacher Verdieva Ulker Rauf kyzy, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan to teach the Aze»»»

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