Al Awsat 1m

Washington Warns Iraqi Factions after Strike on Kormor Gas Field

Energy supplies across the Kurdistan Region were severely disrupted after gas flows from the Kormor field in Sulaymaniyah province were halted following a drone attack late Wednesday that triggered a large fire inside the facility. Mark Savaya, the US president’s envoy to Iraq, said Thursday that t»»»

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Al Awsat 1m

European Parliament Condemns Violations Committed by Both Sides of Sudan’s War

The European Parliament has strongly condemned the ongoing conflict in Sudan, including the “grave and systematic violations of international humanitarian law and human rights committed by both” the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Army (SAF). In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the Eur»»»

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The Peninsula 1m

Qatar GP: Norris eyes world crown as Verstappen targets perfect weekend

Doha, Qatar: Lando Norris storms into the spotlight ahead of the crucial Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, carrying a golden chance to seal his maiden drivers’ world championship title at the Lusail International Circuit. Despite a setback at the Las Vegas Grand Prix last Sunday, the M»»»

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UPI 8m

Main suspect behind murder of S. Korean college student in Phnom Penh arrested: sources - UPI.com

The main suspect behind the torture and killing of a South Korean college student in Cambodia has been arrested, a diplomatic source said Friday. This October 23, 2025, photo shows the Prince Complex, a crime compound, in Phnom Penh. File Photo by Yonhap The main suspect behind the torture and kill»»»

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Novinite 9m

Emergency Crews on Alert: Southwestern Bulgaria Faces New Flood Threat

The water level of the Mesta River has risen sharply in the area around Cherna Mesta in Yakoruda Municipality, prompting local authorities to monitor the situation closely, BNR reported. Mayor Mehmed Vaklyov confirmed that the river is running unusually high and that three ravines above Yakoruda ar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10m

Parliament Ratifies EUR 250 Mln Financial Agreement with EIB

At its regular sitting on Friday, Parliament adopted a bill to ratify the Financial Agreement between the Republic of Bulgaria and the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the project “Bulgaria – EU Funds Co-financing 2021–2027 (SPF)”. Under the agreement, the Bank will provide Bulgaria with a struct»»»

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Actmedia 11m

Christmas Market in Bucharest's Constitution Square to open on Saturday

The Bucharest City Hall will start the winter holidays on Saturday, with the opening of the Christmas Market in Constitution Square.Also on Saturday, the winter season lights will be turned on and the Bucharest Downtown Christmas Market in University Square will begin, according to a press release »»»

Actmedia 11m

NN Study:Number of Romanians over 65 exceeds number of children under 14 by 35.4% in July 2025

Romania's population is going through a sharp aging process, similar to the global trend, given that, in July 2025, the number of people over 65 exceeded the number of children under 14 by 35.4%, according to data from an insurance company.The demographic aging index increased from 126.8 (as of Jan»»»

Actmedia 11m

EnergMin Bogdan Ivan sends Control Body to Hidroelectrica

Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan has sent the Ministry's Control Body to Hidroelectrica following reports that the company sold electricity without invoicing 20 companies and religious institutions."In light of the pieces of information which surfaced in the public space, I took notice ex officio and or»»»

Actmedia 11m

Gov't Spokesperson Dogioiu: Romania is risking a PNRR penalty over appointments in state-owned companies

Romania is risking a penalty from the European Commission for failing to meet the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) milestone regarding the appointments in state-owned companies, but it is not in a situation of fully missing the target, Government Spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu said on Thurs»»»

Actmedia 11m

Bulgaria, Greece and Romania sign transport memorandum

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers approved a Memorandum and Plan of Action among the governments of Bulgaria, Greece and Romania, www.actualno.com informs. In this document, the three countries engage in coordinated actions to ensure the future connection between the Aegean Sea, Black Sea and the »»»

Actmedia 11m

BNR's Lazea: Confusing privatization kept foreign investors out of Romanian tourism

Foreign investors in tourism have been deliberately kept at bay in Romania due to a confusing privatization process and unclear ownership structures - unlike Bulgaria and Croatia, which actively courted them from the start of the transition - chief economist of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Va»»»

Actmedia 11m

FinMin Nazare: Budget deficit falls to 5.7pct of GDP in October 2025

The budget deficit fell to 5.7% of GDP in October this year compared with October 2024, when it stood at 6.2%, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced on Thursday."I would like to speak briefly about the October execution because there are some very important aspects this year. First of all, th»»»

Actmedia 11m

Ministry of Finance: Expenditure growth has decreased, indicating slowdown in expansion of public spending relative to GDP

Total revenues to the consolidated budget amounted to 531.55 billion RON in the first 10 months of 2025, up by 12.3% (year/year) and by one percentage point as a share in GDP, and expenditures totaled 640.42 billion RON, up by 9.9% and by 0.53% as a share in GDP, according to the 10-month execution»»»

Actmedia 11m

OECD Accession / Romania receives formal endorsement on combating bribery in international business transactions

Romania received the formal endorsement of the Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a "decisive" step in our country's accession process, the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) announced on Thurs»»»

Actmedia 11m

CSM plenary officially issues negative opinion on new draft law on magistrates' pensions

The Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) officially announced on Thursday that its plenary gave a negative opinion on the draft law amending and supplementing certain regulations on magistrates' service pensions.The new draft law on magistrates' service pensions was published last week under the de»»»

Actmedia 11m

President Dan welcomes newly appointed ambassadors for the presentation of their letters of credence

President Nicusor Dan welcomed on Thursday, at the Cotroceni Palace, the newly appointed ambassadors presenting their letters of credence: Danilo Brajovic - Montenegro, Mohamed Moustafa Kamal Orfy - the Arab Republic of Egypt, Chen Feng - the People's Republic of China, Laura Aghilarre - the Italia»»»

Actmedia 11m

DefMin Mosteanu participates in SEDM meeting in Sarajevo

National Defence Minister Ionut Mosteanu participated on Thursday in the meeting of South-Eastern European defence ministers (South-Eastern Defence Ministerial - SEDM) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.According to a National Defence Ministry (MApN) release, the meeting agenda included discussion»»»

Actmedia 11m

French Ministry for Foreign Affairs: Drone incursions into Romania's and Moldova's airspace, unacceptable

Drone incursions into the airspace of Romania and the Republic of Moldova are unacceptable, the spokesperson for the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said on Thursday."The airspace of Romania and the Republic of Moldova has once again been violated by drone incursions in the context o»»»

Actmedia 11m

Romanian-German agreement on stationing of up to 3,000 members of the armed forces for exercises, humanitarian missions

The Government approved on Thursday the signing of an agreement with Germany regarding the temporary stationing of members of the armed forces of the two states on the territory of the other state.The agreement to be signed regulates the entry, exit and stationing of up to 3,000 members of the Roma»»»

Actmedia 11m

Romania takes over the chairmanship of the Central European Initiative

Romania took over, on Wednesday, the chairmanship-in-office of the Central European Initiative (CEI) for the year 2026, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE).The event took place in the context of the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the CEI member states, organized by Serbia as the chai»»»

The Peninsula 13m

Hamilton says he has no regrets over joining Ferrari

Doha: Lewis Hamilton yesterday declared he had no regrets about joining Ferrari this year and dismissed his earlier comments, in which he said he was not looking forward to next year, as having been said in the “heat of frustration”. Speaking to reporters at the Lusail International Circuit ahead o»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Stage set for Formula 1 spectacle at Lusail International Circuit

Doha, Qatar: The stage is set, fans are revved up, as the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix returns to the Lusail International Circuit (LIC) with another high-profile race weekend from today. As LIC hosts the Formula 1 spectacle for the fourth time, the racing spectacle continues to grow in»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa celebrates 25 years of luxury, innovation and iconic moments

Doha, Qatar: InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa proudly commemorated its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, 15 November, with an elegant soirée held on the Novecento terrace, overlooking the iconic property and Doha’s spectacular skyline. The celebration marked a historic milestone for the first privatel»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

QOC President attends FIFA U-17 World Cup final

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani attended the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at Khalifa International Stadium last night. Portugal won the final after a 1-0 victory over Austria. FIFA President Gianni Infantino crowned the winners. QOC Secretary-General »»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Sheikh Joaan visits Aspire Academy

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani paid an inspection visit to the Athletics Training Center Project at Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence yesterday. The project, which is being implemented through an integrated partnership between Aspire Academy, the Qata»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Qatar-Turkmenistan Joint Committee holds third session in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The third session of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee between the Governments of the State of Qatar and Turkmenistan convened yesterday in Doha, attended by senior officials and representatives from the public and private sectors of both countries. The Qatari delegation was chair»»»

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Gulf News 20m

Dubai couple fined after dispute ends in assault

A marital argument in Dubai turned violent, involving physical assaults and property damage. Both spouses were convicted of mutual assault and fined, with the appellate court confirming the initial ruling. Each spouse blamed the other for starting the confrontation, citing prior disputes and action»»»

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Novinite 21m

Bulgaria Reduces Child Mortality but Still Faces Second-Highest Child Poverty in EU

Bulgaria has recorded a decline in child mortality in recent years, according to Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy Natalia Efremova, who presented updates on the “Future for Children” initiative under the European Child Guarantee. Efforts include increasing preventive check-ups for pregnan»»»

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BBC 23m

Guinea-Bissau president flees to Senegal after coup

Guinea-Bissau's deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has arrived in neighbouring Senegal following his release by military forces that toppled his government this week, Senegal's authorities have announced. It follows negotiations by the regional West African bloc Ecowas to secure his transfer am»»»

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Al Awsat 25m

Putin Will Hold Talks with Hungary's Orban Later on Friday

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban later on Friday in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed, Russia's TASS state news agency reported. Orban announced the meeting earlier on Friday, saying that the two leaders would discuss peace »»»

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Al Awsat 25m

Hong Kong Blaze Death Toll Rises to 128

The death toll in a fire that ripped through a Hong Kong residential estate this week has risen to 128, the city's security chief said Friday. Dozens were still missing, Secretary for Security Chris Tang told a press conference, adding that he sent his condolences to those affected.»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Qatar poised as regional powerhouse for AI and quantum computing

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is rapidly burgeoning as a key hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing innovation in the Middle East, as industry leaders highlight the growing ecosystem for advanced computing and digital infrastructure during the recently concluded Mobile World Congress (MWC)»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Leading stock prices on QSE boost investment opportunities

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended this week’s trading with a rise of 0.35 percent, adding 36.770 points to its balance, rising to the level of 10,644 points, supported by the performance of the consumer goods and services sector, which achieved the highest gains with 1.620 percent, f»»»

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Business-review 28m

AFI secures €537 million refinancing package for three projects in its portfolio

AFI has announced it has secured a €537 million refinancing package for three major projects in its portfolio: AFI Cotroceni, AFI Brașov, and AFI Ploiești. This represents the largest real estate refinancing transaction in Romania, reinforcing AFI’s long-term commitment to the growth and developmen»»»

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Kuna 30m

Trump: National Guard member dies after Washington DC shooting

WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- President Donald Trump said late Saturday that Sarah Beckstorm, 20-year-old National Guard member, died after the shooting near the White House, which occurred last Wednesday.He told the press that Beckstorm, who began her service on June 2023, succumbed to injury susta»»»

The Peninsula 30m

Minister of Finance meets US Senate delegation

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met yesterday with a delegation of senior members of the US Senate, currently visiting Doha. Discussions during the meeting focused onbilateral relations and areas of joint cooperation between the two countries in relevant fields, in addition to key e»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

Qatar leads in use of AI technology and big data

Doha, Qatar: Qatar leads on the use of wider AI technology and big data and analytics. It ranks highest for enterprise use of AI, big data, and private 5G networks. The importance of private 5G networks ranks among the highest globally, supported by progressive regulatory frameworks, in the country»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

Experts discuss digital twin platforms challenges

Doha: Several technology experts discussed the concept of digital twins and their applications in urban infrastructure during a panel session titled “Real-time urban digital twin platforms in action: Use cases and challenges,” held as part of the fourth edition of Smart City Expo Doha 2025, which r»»»

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24 News Agency 32m

Artists of Kyrgyz Opera and Ballet Theater to tour cities in Spain - | 24.KG

The Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abdylas Maldybaev will go on tour in cities across Spain from December 8 to 23, the theater reported. The tour program will feature masterpieces of world classical ballet, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Don Quixote. Посмотр»»»

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BBC 33m

Trump says US will 'permanently pause migration' from 'third world countries'

President Donald Trump has said he will "permanently pause migration" to the US from all "third world countries". In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision would "allow the US system to fully recover" from immigration policies which had eroded the "gains and living conditions" of many Amer»»»

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Novinite 35m

Sofia Housing Prices Keep Rising as Buyers Face Limited Supply Ahead of Euro Adoption

Experts say Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone does not automatically drive property prices upward, although the market remains under pressure. Polina Stoykova, executive director of a real estate company, told NOVA NEWS that the market has cooled slightly in the second half of the year, following »»»

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Sputnik 35m

Putin to Pay State Visit to India on December 4-5

Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India on December 4-5 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Kremlin said on Friday. "At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India on Decem»»»

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Al Awsat 37m

Ten Killed by Israeli Forces in Southern Syria

At least 10 people were killed by Israeli forces in a southern Syrian village overnight, Syrian state television reported Friday, after Israel's army said six soldiers were wounded in an operation in the area. "The number of martyrs from the Israeli aggression... has risen to 10, including women an»»»

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Al Awsat 37m

Tunisia Calls EU Parliament Rights Resolution 'Blatant Interference'

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Friday condemned a European Parliament resolution on human rights calling for the release of his critics as "blatant interference". "The European Parliament (resolution) is a blatant interference in our affairs. They can learn lessons from us on rights and freedoms,»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

Amir sends congratulations to President of Albania

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Albania HE Bajram Begaj on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

High-level delegations visit QF schools to explore specialised and inclusive learning models

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation schools welcomed high-level international delegations, including First Lady of the Republic of Costa Rica H E Signe Zeikate; First Lady of the Republic of Panama H E Maricel Cohen de Mulino; and Minister of National Education of Senegal H E Serigne Mbaye Thiam. The vis»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Ahmedabad-bound Air India flight returns to Delhi after smoke alert

An Air India flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad made a precautionary return to the capital on November 27 after the cockpit received a smoke warning from the aircraft’s cargo hold. The airline said the crew acted swiftly and followed safety protocols the moment the alert appeared on the system. Accordi»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Education Ministry delegation visits Jordan to exchange expertise

Doha: A delegation from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education conducted an official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to exchange expertise and learn from leading experiences in e-learning, vocational training, and programmes for people with disabilities. The visit, led by the Direc»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Minister of Justice meets French Ambassador

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar H E Arnaud Pescheux. The meeting discussed legal cooperation between Qatar and the French Republic as well as ways to strengthen them, incl»»»

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