At the same time, the Romanian leu has reached a new record low, crossing the threshold of 5.35 lei per euro, after President Nicușor Dan presented a fourth consecutive nomination for the position of prime minister. Despite having the highest interest rates in the European Union, at 6.5%, the count»»»

An Israeli strike targeted Tuesday Wadi Slouqi, Kfartebnit and Wadi al-Hujair, while artillery shelled overnight Harees, Baraashit, Mayfadoun and al-Mansouri. An explosion involving unexploded ordnance killed a student and injured 24 others during a school trip in northern Israel on Monday, raising»»»

At a briefing at the National Assembly on Tuesday, in response to a question about the latest drone attacks on two ships in the Black Sea, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said: "Following the two attacks, it is clear that normal shipping in the Black Sea will no longer be possible, with a »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev could have spoken directly with Russian President Putin on his Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov about the latest drone attacks on merchant vessels off the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, former Foreign Minister and now MP of GERB-UDF Georg Georgiev said here Tuesday. He was speak»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on Tuesday that he suspected Russian involvement in the latest drone attacks on Black Sea ships, while acknowledging uncertainty about the drones used. Answering a question, Stoyanov said it was unclear what kind of drones had been used but described the situa»»»

US federal agents have raided the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused of immigration fraud. Omar, a Somali-born naturalized US citizen, is a vocal critic of Trump’s policies and a supporter of Palestinian rights. Agents were filmed searchin»»»

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has poured more than $276 million into Republican political groups since early July, becoming the largest known donor ahead of next month’s crucial US midterm elections, the New York Times reported on Monday. The contributions come just weeks before the November 3 vote, w»»»

Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator has extended the closure of the kingdom’s main airport following two deadly strikes over the weekend, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels continued launching missiles at the country. The kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Monday that the suspens»»»

Corfu flight lands safely as police investigate suspected aviation emergency Dubai: Germany’s Nuremberg Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday after a suspected aviation emergency, with police securing the site and flight operations suspended. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

Hungary’s parliament has approved a grand child protection bill, including measures addressing children left in hospitals and access to harmful sexual content. Prime Minister Péter Magyar branded the opposition parties’ votes against the legislation a “disgrace”, while Mi Hazánk called on President»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. "A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan," the Kremlin sa»»»

MOSCOW - Serbian caretaker Minister of Information and Telecommunications Boris Bratina met on Tuesday in Moscow with Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation Maxim Oreshkin. "The interlocutors confirmed the mutual commitment to further strengthening rela»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is once again set to host one of the standout rounds of the world’s premier motorcycle racing series. The MOTO GP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026 takes place from November 6 to 8, 2026 at the Lusail International Circuit maintaining its status as the only night race of the»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to inquire about the situations in the Kingdom following “the attacks that targeted the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and other civilian installations and facilities, the Presidency said. Aoun renewed his c»»»

A group of former Israeli captives and relatives of those killed in October 7 attacks demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu releases the full transcripts, recordings and protocols or meetings and discussions from that morning and the period before, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. The dem»»»

Sheikh Mohamed and Putin exchange views on regional and global issues UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. During the call, the two leaders discussed cooperation and joint efforts to furth»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Vows to Fulfill Housing Pledge Despite Sacrifices, Announces Up to $14,000 in Aid 13-10-2026 13:20 PM Head of Hezbollah's Executi»»»

There are tourists who come from Bucharest for a long weekend, and others who travel halfway across the country for a week by the sea. There are families who book their holiday as early as January, and tourists who decide in September to make the most of the last few sunny days. There are guests di»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the framework agreement is not "ideal" but it has saved what remains of Lebanon and limited the Israeli aggression. "The people of the South are exhausted and only want to live in peace," he said. "We made the decision to save what remains of Lebanon and we c»»»

More than 7,200 voting machines have already been repaired, and all 12,800 are expected to be ready by Thursday for the October 25 presidential election, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on Tuesday. She was speaking at the Cargo Partners warehouse where the machin»»»

41% of workers’ core skills are expected to change by 2030 More than 57,000 new students enrolled in UAE universities during the 2024–25 academic year, marking a 13 per cent increase compared to the previous year and the highest intake recorded in a decade. The figures, reported by 66 higher educat»»»

Technology helps landlords improve services, respond faster to complaints, retain tenants Dubai: From reporting a faulty air conditioner to requesting maintenance or renewing a lease, tenants in Dubai could soon find it easier to communicate with landlords as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on a»»»

BELGRADE - Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lucic said on Tuesday his company would obtain a US operating licence in mid-November and start operating as a mobile operator on the US market in December. "Telekom Srbija will launch a mobile operator via the AT&T network in December this year. We thought it»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli airstrike on Al-Slouqi Valley 13-10-2026 14:09 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Monday evening that, to him, an electoral victory meant winning an absolute majority - at least 126 seats in the parliament, without the Socialist»»»

Rome, Oct. 13 (SANA) Syria is participating in the 2026 World Food Forum in Rome to strengthen international cooperation in agriculture and food security, support the development of its agricultural sector and advance sustainable development. The Syrian delegation includes Mustafa Zakieh, assistant»»»

Hezbollah announced on Tuesday an aid program for Lebanese who lost their homes in the war with Israel, with benefits capped at $14,000 per household, despite U.S. and Lebanese sanctions on the militant group. The announcement also comes despite U.S. sanctions on Iran, which backs Hezbollah with we»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov talked on Tuesday with Radu Miruta, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Romania, and with Yasar Guler, Minister of National Defence of Turkiye, the Defence Ministry’s press service announced. The main topic of both telephone conversations was »»»

ROME: Pope’s motorcade leaves Vatican for expected admission to hospital for surgery to remove lung nodule. Pope Leo XIV was expected to be admitted to a Rome hospital Tuesday for the removal of a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Riyadh marched in expecting surrender within weeks. Eleven years later, Ansarullah is striking the Saudi capital, threatening its economic ambitions, and forcing the kingdom to confront the limits of its power. How the War Began When the Arab Spring reached Yemen in 2011, it ende»»»

Speaking to reporters in Parliament on Tuesday, Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov commented on the latest reports of drone attacks that took place in the Black Sea near Bulgaria's coast. He said that Bulgaria is fully adhering to NATO protocol and added that Prime Minister Rumen Radev»»»

Tunis,Oct.13 (TAP) - President Kais Saied granted a presidential pardon to 2,288 inmates, resulting in the release of 1,573 prisoners, on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of Evacuation Day.The Head of State also ordered the granting of...»»»

New programme combines studies and training for Emirati Aircraft Engineers Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi Aviation Group plans to enrol 35 new Emirati students annually in its Al Jeer programme, which enables participants to combine university or college studies with practical experience in aircraft maintena»»»

A Diwali sweets request backfires as TVs and fridges arrive on COD An Instagram influencer from Madurai in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has appealed to pranksters to stop sending unwanted cash-on-delivery (COD) orders to his home after an online request for Diwali sweets led to a wave of»»»

Spanning 60,000 square metres, project will feature villas, chalets, leisure facilities Dubai: Oman has laid the foundation stone for a major tourism and commercial development worth OMR5.775 million on Masirah Island, as the Sultanate steps up efforts to attract investment and strengthen its touri»»»

They will offer tax-free shopping, support tourism, logistics and commercial activity Dubai: Oman has announced plans to establish duty-free markets at three major land border crossings as part of efforts to stimulate cross-border trade, attract investment and strengthen the Sultanate's tourism and»»»

Medina invites catering firms to provide meals for worshippers at key religious sites Dubai: Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Medina Region Development Authority has invited catering companies to apply to provide iftar meals for worshippers at designated locations across the region during the holy month of Ra»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they have "too much to lose." Trump has faced pressure over reports that Chinese and Russian entities have supplied Iran with intelligence for attacks on »»»

Emiri Decree names appellate and primary judges in Sharjah Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree appointing new judges in Sharjah. The decree appointed Counsellor Saeed Khalfan Rashid Al Shaali Al Alili as»»»

She built a family, developed a desert retreat, found a home she cannot imagine leaving Dubai: Ask Katrin Berndt’s three sons where they come from, and their answer is simple, Abu Dhabi. For their German mother, that answer says more about home than any address ever could. Berndt has arrived in the»»»

Tunis, Oct.13 (TAP) - Tunisian olive oil exports rose by 37.4% to TND 4,005.7 million by the end of September 2026, compared with TND 2,915.2 million during the same period in 2025.These figures, published Monday by the National Institute of...»»»

Government officials and experts discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) could affect human rights at an international conference organized by Bulgaria’s Ombudsman, Velislava Delcheva, held as part of the Annual Meeting of the National Association of the Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgari»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is more eager than Vladimir Zelensky to reach a deal to end the Ukraine conflict. Trump’s comments came after he suggested it is time for Ukraine to get a “new president.” Speaking to reporters on Monday, T»»»

The EU Council has approved the European Commission’s proposal to end the rule-of-law procedure against Hungary, opening the way for EUR 4.2 billion in frozen funding and restoring access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe for foundation-run universities. Hungary is set to regain access to EUR 4.2 bill»»»

Deir Ezzor, Oct. 13 (SANA) Women entrepreneurs in Syria’s eastern Deir Ezzor province showcased traditional crafts, homemade foods and natural cosmetics at a bazaar aimed at helping women-led businesses promote their products and reach customers. The “Our Heritage and Civilization” bazaar was organ»»»

Tunis, Oct.13 (TAP) - There is need for closer collaboration between public authorities and private sector stakeholders to support manufacturers during the transition to the Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD), said professionals in...»»»

At a briefing at the National Assembly on Tuesday, in response to a question about the latest drone attacks on two ships in the Black Sea, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said: "Following the two attacks, it is clear that normal shipping in the Black Sea will no longer be possible, with a »»»

By Staff, Agencies British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the United Kingdom was sending air defense systems and a Voyager aircraft to Saudi Arabia to support aerial refueling operations amid the ongoing Saudi aggression on Yemen. Riyadh has been relentlessly bombarding Yemen, martyring»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar was attacked on its territory by Iran, in a blatant violation of its sovereignty, the provisions of international law, and the principles of good-neighborly relations. In his speech today at the opening of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani emphasized that investing in human capital is the foundation of national progress, as they are both the goal and the means of development. In his speech today at the opening of the Shura Council's second ordinary session of the second legisla»»»