Nicosia, Cyprus: The State of Qatar participated in the official opening ceremony of the Republic of Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, held today in Nicosia. The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad, represented the Sta»»»

“The Mysterious Desert Delicacy” developed in partnership with Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Doha, Qatar: The Years of Culture initiative will unveil a new children’s book, The Mysterious Desert Delicacy, at the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), taking place from January 14–24, 2026. D»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The United States' seizure of other countries' vessels in international waters is a serious violation of international law, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday "The arbitrary detention by the US of vessels from other countries in international waters i»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he will meet his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro at the White House in the "near future", just days after saying an operation targeting Colombia "sounds good". The US seized the president of neighbouring Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, in a raid on Caracas on Satur»»»

The United States says it has seized two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports in "back-to-back" operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean. US forces boarded the Russian-flagged Marinera after a pursuit lasting almost two weeks as it travelled through the waters between Iceland and Scot»»»

Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily’s Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks. Authorities in the city of Catania have suspended or restricted excursions to see the vo»»»

On January 8, Bulgaria marks the Day of Maternity Care, widely known as Babinden (Midwives' Day). According to the old calendar, the holiday falls on January 21, while under the new style it is observed on January 8. The day is traditionally devoted to midwives, referred to in folk culture as “babi»»»

In October 2024, when he was just 18 years old, Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest person to climb all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks. It's valuable experience that now means he feels "confident" when "going to the mountains", even if there are risks "every time". Speaking to FRANCE 24, Nim»»»

The Ministry of Energy reaffirms its support for the continuation of the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project in Doicesti, currently in Phase 2 of the design and feasibility studies, after the solution for the full financing of the current stage has been identified, with the final investment decisio»»»

PPC blue, company part of the PPC group in Romania, has reached over 1100 charging points this year, of which more than half are fast and ultra-fast, being one of the most extensive charging networks for electric cars in Romania "At PPC Blue Romania we have exceeded the threshold of 1,000 charging »»»

Romgaz's second bond issue is an integral part of the company's strategy to primarily finance the Neptun Deep project, Razvan Popescu, CEO of Romgaz, said on Monday at a press conference."This second bond issue for Romgaz is an integrated component of our strategy to finance mainly the Neptun Deep »»»

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the IDR (Long-Term Issuer Default Rating) at 'BBB-', with a negative outlook, granted to Nuclearelectrica, the company announced in a release issued to the Bucharest Stock Exchange on Thursday."The affirmation reflects the company's unchanged standalone credit profile (SC»»»

Romania produced more than 2.07 million tonnes of oil equivalent of crude oil in the first ten months of this year, down by 173,400 toe, a decrease of 7.7%, compared with the same period in 2024, according to data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Crude oil imports totalled »»»

The National Airports Company of Bucharest (CNAB) has started implementing a strategic project to produce electricity from renewable sources for the own consumption of the Henri Coanda International Airport of Bucharest, which consists of building a photovoltaic plant with a total planned capacity »»»

Oil Terminal Company informed the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) about the conclusion of two major service contracts for 2026, whose cumulative value is 130 million lei, according to the current report submitted to the capital market institution. According to the document, the two legal agreements »»»

The electricity produced is expected to cover the equivalent of around 410,000* households’ annual consumption, contributing to national and European climate goals, https://energyindustryreview.com/ informs. OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy ...»»»

The new facility — the 126 MW Vacaresti solar power plant — has already begun generating electricity, according to a statement published on the company’s official website, https://inventure.com.ua/ reads. The launch of the Vacaresti park has significantly strengthened DRI’s presence in Romania’s re»»»

The Lebanese army said on Thursday that it had achieved the goal of a state monopoly on arms in the country’s south in an "effective and tangible way", but said there was more work to be done to clear unexploded ordnance and tunnels in the area. The army had set a year-end deadline to clear non-sta»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: Continuation of Israeli attacks and occupation of sites negatively impacts the state’s monopoly on arms 08-01-2026 09:31 AM »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: First phase of state monopoly on arms south of Litani River completed 08-01-2026 09:25 AM Latest News Urgent News The Lebane»»»

Rosewood Doha welcomed guests to Lusail for an evening celebrating performance, culture, and contemporary design. Spanning across the property’s key venues and outdoor spaces, the evening marked the arrival of a new destination within Qatar’s evolving cultural landscape. The celebration was attende»»»

The interior ministry activated the so-called “red code”, the highest warning level, due to the approaching extreme cold. The alert remains in force until further notice, state secretary Attila Fülöp announced. The purpose of the red code is to prepare society for the extraordinary weather conditio»»»

Manila: From designing electrical circuits to decoding the law, Jhenroniel Rhey Timola Sanchez proved that grit and courage were his best companions en route to crushing the Bar exams. Jhenroniel Rhey Timola Sanchez traded circuit diagrams for legal briefs, rewiring his life from designing electric»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went down by USD 1.09 to reach USD 57.05 per barrel on Wednesday, compared to USD 58.14 on Tuesday, reported the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).In global markets, the price of Brent crude went down by 74 cents to reach USD 59.96 per barrel, while»»»

Following the heavy rainfall in Krumovgrad and the partial state of disaster declared Wednesday night, the situation is calming but remains complicated due to the damage caused, Regional Governor Nikola Chanev told BTA. He added that a red code warning for dangerous rainfall issued for Thursday for»»»

Germany’s self-sabotaging energy pivot from Russia rendered it increasingly vulnerable - politically, economically, and industrially, writes The Telegraph. Blindly falling in line with the West’s short-sighted sanctions policy left Germany:Dependent on countries like Norway and the US for energy im»»»

Lego has unveiled Smart Bricks - tech-filled versions of its small building blocks - which it says will bring sets to life with sound, light and reaction to movement, according to the BBC. However, the new product range has got a mixed reaction from play experts, who said it risks undermining what »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Lebanese Army: The plan to restrict weapons has entered an advanced stage after achieving the objectives of the first stage 08-01-2026 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: We affirm our full commitment to assuming and exercising exclusive responsibility for maintaining security and stability in »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said peace negotiations with Western allies have reached “a new milestone”, offering cautious optimism that the war with Russia could end in the first half of 2026. Speaking during a»»»

A sharp deterioration in weather conditions hit Sofia and much of Bulgaria overnight, bringing a sudden cold snap, strong winds and snowfall. Shortly after 3:30 a.m., rain in the capital turned into snow, which quickly accumulated on streets and major boulevards. Road conditions became slippery, pr»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said peace negotiations with Western allies have reached “a new milestone”, offering cautious optimism that the war with Russia could end in the first half of 2026. Speaking during a»»»

The budget deficit and fiscal correction measures were the main themes of 2025 in Romania, in a context marked by a record level of fiscal imbalances: a deficit of 8.65% of GDP at the end of 2024, the highest in the European Union. although the first months of the year led to a deepening of fiscal-»»»

The Government has developed a draft regulatory act that amends the current system for examining and approving foreign direct investments. The proposal aims to expand and clarify the scope of investment review by explicitly including certain assets from relevant strategic sectors in the examination»»»

In 2026, Romania’s economy will not have to choose between good and bad, but between a certain bad and a difficult path, the only one that can maintain stability and avoid a crisis of confidence. From the perspective of the Romanian Businessmen’s association (AOAR), the big question is not whether »»»

The resources made available by SAFE are changing scale, since Bucharest has an overall budget estimated at ...»»»

President Nicusor Dan reiterated on Tuesday evening that the appointments for the heads of the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) and the Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) will be made after consultations with the parliamentary parties, so that they can secure Parliament's approval."Regarding the»»»

President Nicusor Dan touched down in Bucharest on Wednesday evening around 8:00 p.m. after the official Romanian delegation that accompanied him had been stranded at the Paris airport due to adverse weather.During the flight from Paris to Bucharest, while in Swiss airspace, the Spartan aircraft ca»»»

Dubai: Dubai has taken a major step towards driverless mobility with the launch of Baidu Apollo Go’s Autonomous Vehicles Operations and Control Centre. It is the first such facility for the Chinese tech giant outside China reinforcing the emirate’s ambition to lead globally in smart transport and a»»»

Dubai: In 2030, a rare celestial alignment will cause Ramadan to fall twice within the same Gregorian calendar year. Astronomers and Islamic scholars attribute this to the differences between the Islamic lunar calendar and the Gregorian calendar. As a result, Muslims worldwide will experience two p»»»

Scientists have recovered tiny DNA traces left on Renaissance artifacts, at least some of which they suspect belong to visionary Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci. They have recovered trace DNA from a red chalk drawing on paper called “Holy Child”, possibly made by da Vinci, and letters written by»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission, the country's most powerful independent inquiry, into last month's shooting at Bondi Beach. The attack targeting a Jewish festival left 15 people dead, making it one of the deadliest in the country's history. Albanese had »»»

Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Nicosia yesterday with First Lady of the Republic of Cyprus H E Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and stre»»»

Doha: The Military Sports Association concluded the Armed Forces Football League for the 2025-2026 season, which witnessed fierce competition among the ten teams representing the Qatar Armed Forces. The teams of Qatar Amiri Land Forces and National Service Academy qualified for the final match, wit»»»

Doha: The Qatar Photography Centre, a Ministry of Culture-affiliate, announced that it will host the GPU Photography Exhibition ‘City Speaks’ in its headquarters in the Cultural Village Foundation - Katara on Friday, in cooperation with the Global Photographic Union (GPU). The exhibition comes in c»»»

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bangladesh and Pakistan are to resume direct flights after more than a decade, Dhaka's national airline said on Thursday, as ties warm and regional power balances shift. Biman Bangladesh Airlines is scheduled to fly its first Dhaka-Karachi flight on January 29 and will be operate»»»

President of the Republic of Singapore H E Tharman Shanmugaratnam received the credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Singapore H E Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki Al Jehani. The Ambassador conveyed greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Ha»»»

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received millions of pounds from an oligarch using funds from a firm implicated in criminal corruption, a BBC investigation has found. Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev has told the BBC through his lawyers that he used a loan from a company called Enviro Pacific Investme»»»

Paris, France: French farmers rolled into Paris on tractors Thursday morning in a show against a free trade deal they fear will create unfair competition. Dozens of tractors arrived before dawn and cruised through Paris, with some reaching the Eiffel Tower and others at the Arc de Triomphe, in a pr»»»

Kyrgyzstan has entered the top ten list of major importers of chocolate from Russia. Data from the UN Comtrade platform say. Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan were the top three buyers of Russian chocolate in 2025. According to the Federal Center for Export Development Agroexport, from January to»»»