Wave Hotels enters the market. New company targets hotel acquisitions
Wave Hotels, a new company within the Green House Development group, is entering the Polish hospitality market. Its primary objective is to acquire existing hotels and resorts and unlock their business potential. The venture is led by Adam Sadowski and Andrzej Spychalski, who plan to draw on Green »»»
Former service villa of Hungary's defence minister cost EUR 1 million more than previously estimated
Renovation work on a luxury service villa formerly used by Hungary’s current Defence Minister, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, cost around HUF 650 million (EUR 1.77 million) despite the property already being largely complete, according to contracts obtained after more than a year of legal proceedings. Def»»»
Doha Investment expands Qatar’s Active Asset Management Initiative to QR5 billion
DOHA Doha Investment, Qatar’s new dedicated investment platform, announced an expansion of Qatar’s Active Asset Management Initiative from QR2.6 bn to QR5 bn. The expansion will be funded through new cash and will be open to eligible local and international asset managers. The additional commitment»»»
Meta plans to raise $35 billion to fund its AI ambitions
New York: Meta plans to raise $35 billion through a stock offering to fund the development of its artificial intelligence, according to documents released Monday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Facebook's parent company also announced plans to launch an additional stock offering of up»»»
Qatar Central Bank Governor meets Mizuho Financial Group President
Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met on Monday with President and Chief Executive Officer of Mizuho Financial Group Masahiro Kihara. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in g»»»
Angola's Minister of State Arrives in Moscow for 3rd Russia-Africa Summit
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Angolan Minister of State Dionisio Manuel da Fonseca has arrived in Moscow to participate in the third Russia-Africa summit, a Sputnik correspondent reported. The Angolan minister arrived in the Russian capital on Monday evening. A spread featuring pies, ring-shaped bread rolls, »»»
Oman sets temporary 30-litre refuelling limit at petrol stations near border crossings
Temporary rules aim to keep petrol available as demand rises at some border-area stations Muscat: Oman has introduced a temporary 30-litre limit on fuel purchases at petrol stations within 50 kilometres of border crossings after increased demand at some outlets prompted authorities to regulate refu»»»
Number of West Bank students affected by settler violence, Israeli restrictions more than doubles: Save the Children
LONDON: For thousands of Palestinian children across the West Bank, getting to school has become increasingly dangerous as Israeli movement restrictions and settler attacks force them to miss classes, relocate or abandon their education, Save the Children said. The number of students whose educatio»»»
Regional forces clash with federal troops in southern Somalia
MOGADISHU: Forces loyal to an ousted regional leader in southwestern Somalia again clashed with federal soldiers near the outskirts of Baidoa city, officials and witnesses said Monday. Several states in the deeply fragmented country are opposed to control by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and in »»»
Egypt’s Al-Sisi says water cannot be exploited for political purposes, warns against touching Nile share
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Monday that Egypt’s share of Nile water must not be compromised, stressing that “water is an exclusive right for everyone and cannot be exploited for political purposes.” Speaking at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace to ministers and delegation heads participa»»»
EIB invests $37.5m in Tanmiya fund as it reaches $130m close
The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has invested $37.5m in Tanmiya Capital Fund II to expand access to growth capital for established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt. The investment was announced at a ceremony in Cairo attended by EIB Vice-»»»
The UN was no friend of Orbán – So why is he now linked to its top job?
Could Hungary’s former prime minister go from criticising the United Nations to leading it? A reported US-backed proposal involving Russia and China has raised questions about Orbán’s international ambitions, his past clashes with the UN and what such a move could mean for Hungarian politics. Vikto»»»
Minister of Finance meets Chairman of HKTDC
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Prof. Frederick Ma, on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The meeting d»»»
UN inquiry accuses Israel of extermination in West Bank and continuing Gaza genocide despite ceasefire
NEW YORK CITY: Israel has committed the crimes against humanity of extermination, persecution, torture and rape in the occupied West Bank, and is still carrying out a genocide in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement last year, a UN commission of inquiry said on Monday. A report by the Independent I»»»
Vassilev Accuses Radev and Iotova of Bringing War to Bulgaria
Prime Minister Rumen Radev's remarks on Monday about an alleged dilemma between peace and war and a need to choose between democracy in Bulgaria and a government based on unprincipled compromise (known as an "assemblage"), and his announcement that the 2027 state budget bill will be unveiled after »»»
New Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Reported
The Zionist enemy continued on Monday its attacks against the various towns in South Lebanon. In this regard, Al-Manar correspondent reported an Israeli artillery shelling at Baraachit town, South Lebanon. The reporter added that an air raid targeted the area between Al-Qantara and Bani Hayyan town»»»
Qatar begin Asian Cup title defence against Thailand on January 11
Doha: Qatar will begin their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive AFC Asian Cup title against Thailand on January 11 after the final match schedule for the 2027 continental showpiece in Saudi Arabia was confirmed on Monday. The back-to-back champions, drawn in Group F which also includes Japa»»»
Saudi defense minister meets with Iranian president at Makkah pact talks in Tehran
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at a meeting between representatives of the countries of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement and Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday. The Saudi defense minister also held talks with the head of Turkish »»»
Lebanon begins expansion of Beirut, Tripoli ports after joining IMEC Ports Club
BEIRUT: Lebanon has formally brought the ports of Beirut and Tripoli into the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor initiative through the newly established IMEC Ports Club, in a move officials hope will strengthen the country’s position as a regional logistics hub. Marwan Naffi, chairman and »»»
IRNA: Quadrilateral meeting between Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia on regional security concludes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pezeshkian: Iran Ready to Deepen Regional Cooperation, Resolve Disputes, and Strengthen Unity Among Islamic Countries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar calls for protection of energy infrastructure, shipping routes
MOSCOW: The State of Qatar participated in the 28th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) held in Moscow. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi. Speaking at th»»»
Lula wins Brazil election but faces uphill battle to govern
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory on Sunday has dealt a blow to Brazil's far right, but deep political divisions remain. The newly re-elected president must tackle economic and security concerns at home while navigating international tensions with US President Donald Trump. “Even »»»
Bolsonaro's refusal to concede underscores ‘serious’ challenges to Brazil's democratic institutions
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr Pedro Perfeito da Silva, Latin American specialist at the University of Exeter. For Dr Perfeito da Silva, Lula's stunning success reflects the convergence of digital organizing, grassroots mobilization, targeted socioeconomic appeals and an effective effort to»»»
Lula wins fourth term: What are the reactions in Brazil?
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected against all expectations on Sunday (October 25), but his conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to have the vote annulled. FRANCE 24's Jan Onoszko tells us more.»»»
US midterms: Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats
Ten days out from the elections that will determine control of the closely divided Congress, Barack Obama took to the campaign trail to accuse the Republican president of corruption, deride his strategy for Iran and skewer the gilded aesthetic he has applied to White House renovations. FRANCE 24's»»»
Qatar Airways launches codeshare partnership with WestJet
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways today has announced its latest codeshare partnership with WestJet. The national carrier of Qatar will add its (QR) code onto WestJet’s flights across Canada, providing passengers greater options and seamless connectivity to new markets across Canada. Qatar Airways passeng»»»
Romania could have its first national standard for family-friendly companies by 2027
The aim is to develop a national framework that sets out clear criteria for assessing employers, recognises companies that invest in families’ well-being, and encourages the expansion of these practices, including within the public sector. The initiative could include a certification scheme, a nati»»»
Putin to Hold 24 Bilateral Meetings During Russia-Africa Summit - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a marathon of 24 bilateral international meetings this week, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Monday. "A multitude of bilateral meetings. I already mentioned that five meetings will take place on Tuesday, October 27. These bilateral mee»»»
Former Japan PM Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90: Party official
Former Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda, advocate for China ties, passes away at 90 Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for trying to build stable ties with China, has died at the age of 90, a ruling party official said on Monday. Fukuda passed away on October 22, the official from the Liber»»»
Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic AI risks' ahead of $100b IPO
Claude developer flags potential threats to humanity as it preps a record-breaking listing Dubai: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has warned that its technology could pose "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity", even as it prepares for a stock market listing that could raise as m»»»
Hezbollah readies for new regional war with funds from Iran, sources say
BEIRUT: Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has spent three months preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities with Israel, after receiving an infusion of cash from Iran, according to Lebanese security personnel briefed on its activities. The group, founded by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in 1982,»»»
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian, meeting with officials from Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia: Iran supports any understanding that promotes unity, cohesion, security and development in the region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pezeshkian: Iran is ready to deepen regional cooperation, resolve differences, and harness the shared potential of Islamic countries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar’s QR6.4bn education investment to develop 20 schools
DOHA Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater affirmed that investing in education, skills development, and individual capacity-building serves as a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development and enhancing economic competitiveness. Shefurther emphasiz»»»
Macron vows ‘concrete’ measures to address student demands after unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the government will announce "concrete and strong" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests demanding better education conditions triggered weeks of nationwide unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to»»»
Live: France will maintain order without state of emergency, but it’s not off the table, Macron says
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said public order will be maintained in France without the need for a state of emergency, while noting that it was not “off-limits or taboo” if “things were to deteriorate". During a visit to Marseille, Macron promised "concrete" measures to address the demands b»»»
Germany: Audi's $4 billion deal with Trump comes at a tricky moment for the automotive hub
TradeGermanyWhat Germany thinks of carmaker Audi's $4 billion deal with TrumpNik MartinThe luxury carmaker is set to open its first factory in the United States — a move Trump credits to his tariffs. DW examines the German reaction amid a massive auto industry cull at home. https://p.dw.com/p/5OfLL»»»
Saudi Arabia to raise wage threshold to SR5,000 in April 2027 and SR6,000 in April 2028
Saudi staff must earn SR6,000 from April 2028 to count fully towards private-sector quotas Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will raise the monthly salary threshold for Saudi private-sector employees to count fully towards companies' Saudisation targets to SR5,000 in April 2027 and SR6,000 a year later, under c»»»
6 citizens sue Trump, saying media ban deprives them of news as audience stakeholders
In the increasingly bitter legal standoff between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose reporting he dislikes, a new and crucial third party has emerged: citizens who watch and read the news and need it to do their jobs. A lawsuit filed Monday on behalf of six such citizens — effectively r»»»
Dubai airport leads growth, with departing seat capacity rising 24.3% since June
Dubai airport led the expansion, with seat capacity up 24.3 per cent to 4.6 million seats Dubai: Scheduled seat capacity on departing flights from UAE airports rose 23 per cent between June and October 2026, reaching 7.2 million seats as national airlines expanded operations ahead of the winter tra»»»
Russian official: Moscow ready to discuss energy cooperation projects with Tunisia
MOSCOW, Oct. 26, 2026 (TAP) – Russia is ready to strengthen its partnership with Tunisia and discuss new cooperation projects, particularly in the energy sector, Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office,...»»»
Gyurov Files Complaint Accusing Radev of Using Government Resources to Campaign for Yotova
The Gyurov-Kandev Initiative Committee has filed a complaint with Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC), alleging that Prime Minister Rumen Radev used official government communication channels to campaign for presidential candidate Iliana Yotova, while We Continue the Change leader Asen Vas»»»
Hotspot appoints Cristina Dumitrescu as Managing Director
Hotspot, a premium and flexible office space operator that offers integrated solutions for local and international companies, with a portfolio of services that combines state-of-the-art infrastructure, fully fitted offices, and facilities tailored to the needs of the business environment, announces»»»
Investigation Underway After Prosecutor’s Death in SofiaOpinions
The Sofia District Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death by suicide of a magistrate seconded to the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor’s Office, saying evidence collected so far has not indicated the involvement of another person. The pretrial proceedings concern a suspected offense under Articl»»»
Flanco appoints Diana Novac as its new HR Director
With 25 years of experience in human resources management, gained in local and international companies across the food, oil, FMCG, pharmaceutical, beauty, tobacco, financial services, e-commerce, retail and logistics industries, Diana Novac joins the Flanco team as HR Director. Previously, Diana oc»»»
Ex-EU commissioner Reynders faces new Belgian and Polish scrutiny after EUobserver revelations
Some Belgian spies have questioned EUobserver’s report of a cover-up in favour of an allegedly corrupt Belgian ex-EU commissioner, while international commentary focused on his possible Russia ties. EUobserver revealed on Friday (23 October) that Hugues Brulin, a director in the Belgian intelligenc»»»
Auto Partner leased 42,000 m2 of space in MLP Bieruń West
Auto Partner has leased 42,000 sqm of warehouse and office space at MLP Bieruń West in Upper Silesia, including about 600 sqm of offices. The deal is MLP Group’s largest lease of 2026. The logistics park, which will offer 56,300 sqm when complete, is already about 75% leased despite still being und»»»
Market for house flippers changing for the worse
Poland’s apartment-flipping boom is fading as high interest rates, expensive loans and weaker buyer affordability make quick resale investments riskier. The number of amateur flippers has fallen since 2022, while resale listings in Warsaw and Wrocław have declined by 20% and 22%, respectively. Reno»»»
Sheikh Hamdan approves new targets for Dubai AI Campus: over 1,000 companies and 5,000 specialised jobs by 2030
More than 500 AI firms have collectively secured over Dh1bn in investments since May 2024 Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, and Chairman»»»