By Staff, Agencies The Leader of the Islamic Revolution His Eminence Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a message congratulating the officials, coaches, and valiant wrestlers of Iran’s Freestyle Wrestling team, as well as the great Iranian nation - especially the young champions of the h»»»

By Staff, Agencies Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has acknowledged that convincing the public to support continued military assistance to Ukraine is becoming increasingly difficult, as opposition to arms supplies grows amid rising living costs and nationwide protests over government spendi»»»

Raiffeisen Bank listed a new 750 million lei corporate bond issue on the Regulated Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on Friday, marking the bank's tenth bond issue to be listed on the exchange, according to a BVB press ...»»»

Vista Bank has completed the takeover of a 100% stake in the brokerage firm Investimental, following the approval of the transaction by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), according to a press release issued by the bank on ...»»»

Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) and the Romanian Investment and Development Bank (BID) are expanding their partnership to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by introducing revolving loans, euro-denominated financing and guarantees covering up to 80% of investment loans, according to a »»»

Developing a deeper, more liquid and more accessible stock market is an institutional priority for the Financial Supervision Authority (ASF), in conditions in which Romania needs a financial ecosystem able to back entrepreneurial initiative and mobilize capital for productive investments, said ASF »»»

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) and the Romanian Fintech Association (RoFintech) have signed a cooperation protocol aimed at supporting digitalisation and fostering innovation in payment services. The agreement is valid for four years and may be extended, according to a statement released by the»»»

The number of stock trading accounts opened via the BT Pay app has reached 35,000, double the level recorded in June 2026, according to a press release from BT Capital Partners.This growth was driven by the integration of investment services into the BT Pay app, which allows users to open a trading»»»

ING Bank Romania is relaunching ING Business PRO, a new version of its mobile app for entrepreneurs, designed to simplify the management of a company’s financial operations directly from a smartphone. The new app offers enhanced features for day-to-day business management and a clearer, more user-f»»»

InterCapital ETF, part of InterCapital Group, has listed its fifth exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), giving Romanian investors access to 30 of Poland’s largest and most liquid listed companies. The InterCapital POLAND WIG30TR UCITS ETF began trading on October 12 und»»»

The euro continues to lose value against the US dollar, reaching its lowest level against the American currency in the past 17 months. Selling pressure on the single currency is intensifying amid reports of ongoing fiscal problems in France, combined with pronounced political instability in the eur»»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Romania’s economy will contract by 0.5% in 2026, after previously anticipating a growth of 0.7% in the spring. The institution has also worsened its forecasts for inflation and unemployment, and the economic recovery in ...»»»

Interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare warned on Friday that strict fiscal discipline and budgetary rigor remain mandatory “not only as guarantees for development, but to avoid immediate blockages.” He stressed that any debate regarding ...»»»

In January - August 2026p, the balance-of-payments current account posted a deficit of EUR 19,925 million, compared with EUR 18,983 million in the same year-ago period. The breakdown shows that the deficit on trade in goods increased by EUR 818 million, the surplus on ...»»»

Sydney: An Australian lawmaker was struck by a car and suffered "critical injuries" on Monday, police said, adding the driver is now in custody. A woman widely identified as MP Helen Haines "suffered what has been described as critical injuries" in the attack, Victoria Police Acting Superintendent »»»

Tunis, Oct. 19 (TAP)- On the sidelines of his participation in the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has urged Gulf states to build a shared, sustainable digital network and pool computing power, protecting data sovereignty so Gulf Cooperation Council firms can compete worldwide. The proposal was outlined by Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdullah Alswaha a»»»

Guests fall ill after eating lupin beans at wedding reception in Giza Governorate Dubai: Twenty people were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning after eating lupin beans served at a wedding reception in Egypt's Giza Governorate, according to local media reports. The guests began experiencing »»»

Tunis, Oct. 19 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is densely cloudy with localised rain storms in the north, the centre and the south and temporarily cloudy elsewhere.The wind is blowing east in the north and the midland and west in the south,...»»»

JAKARTA: Fires in Indonesia burned through over 1.9 million hectares between January and the end of September this year, a monitor analizing satellite imagery said on Monday. The figure, an area nearly 12 times larger than London, is a conservative estimate in part because haze has complicated sate»»»

Bulgaria offers excellent investment opportunities in electric vehicles, energy, agriculture and high technology, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Monday at a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria. The two held a one-on-one meeting before talks bet»»»

The expansion follows the successful development of Flying Tiger Copenhagen in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Serbia, where the partnership will have established a network of 20 stores by the end of 2026. Entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro is planned for early 2027. Building on »»»

Macron's Kuwait trip focuses on bilateral relations French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kuwait on Monday for an official visit, accompanied by a delegation of senior French officials, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. Kuwaiti Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah and Cro»»»

Family questions circumstances of 12-year-old's death in Ismailia Governorate Dubai: An Egyptian schoolgirl died after falling from the fourth floor of her school in Ismailia Governorate, prompting her family to demand an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Hana Sherif, a fi»»»

Washington, Oct. 19 (SANA) Net interest costs on U.S. government debt exceeded $1 trillion in fiscal 2026, while the federal budget deficit approached $2 trillion, underscoring the growing strain of borrowing costs and government spending on the country’s public finances. Net interest costs reached»»»

Singapore, Oct. 19 (SANA) Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump suspended certain sanctions, restrictions and tariffs targeting Russian oil revenues, a move that could allow Russian fuel exports to increase in global markets.Brent crude futures fell by $»»»

Vice President: Shared history, security and ambitions must prevail over divisive agendas Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called for greater unity and cooperation among GCC nations, warning that divisive»»»

Founded in the Netherlands by Pavlina Marinova, following 18 years at Oriflame, including leading the Romanian subsidiary as its General Manager, Pick N Dazzle entered the market with an online-first model at a time when e-commerce was still far less established in Romania. The company built its bu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced a reduction in flights to and from Jeddah (JED) in Saudi Arabia from seven daily flights to four flights. The airline said flights to and from Riyadh (RUH) and Dammam (DMM) remain cancelled until, and including October 24, 2026. It stated that passengers are»»»

Israeli police said they arrested 10 people on Monday in connection with a wave of settler violence that included attacks on a foreign journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank over the weekend. Israel had come under heavy international criticism for the attacks. Israeli police di»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri receives Arab League Secretary General Nabil Fahmy and the accompanying delegation: Al-Manar reporter in Beiru»»»

Tax group transactions get 24-month exemption; overseas invoice data storage now allowed Dubai: Businesses in the UAE will have more flexibility when switching to electronic invoicing, following new government changes that ease some of the requirements companies must follow. Get updated faster and »»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. It was not clear what impact the endorsement would have on voters, since many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the outcome of the Iran war and the US pre»»»

Sharjah strengthens cultural preservation with innovative AI-driven initiatives The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is the only university in the world which now hosts a UNESCO Chair in Arabic Language, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Heritage. AUS signed an agreement with the United »»»

Following approval by the Romanian Competition Council, the transaction undertaken as part of ENGIE’s strategic portfolio refocusing was completed on 15 October 2026. ENGIE continues to expand its activities in Romania, while BMF GRUP has become the new owner of ENGIE Building Solutions. “The sale »»»

Nairobi: Kenyan authorities have detected an eighth case of Ebola in the country, a health ministry official said. The latest case was a 49-year-old man with symptoms including fever, high temperature, headaches, and muscle pain, said health ministry director Patrick Amoth said in an interview with»»»

Washington, USA: OpenAI is moving to bring artificial intelligence into the physical world, with CEO Sam Altman confirming plans to build a humanoid robot and indicating that the company expects to demonstrate its technology in 2027. The project's central challenge, Altman has said, is not designin»»»

Local media reported on Monday that a tunnel was discovered in a pine forest between Fanar and Zoaitrieh in the Matn district. According to LBCI, the tunnel was initially found by Fanar municipal police, whereas MTV reported that security forces found the tunnel. An unidentified individual reported»»»

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Gökçe Tuncel, Sociologist and post-doctoral researcher associated with the Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) and the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) in Paris. What began as a protest over missing teachers and inadequate resources at »»»

A year after thieves stole $100 million worth of crown jewels from Paris's Louvre Museum, four suspects remain jailed awaiting trial, but the treasures are still missing. The October 19 heist saw theives disguised as workers steal eigt historic items, including jewellery belonging to Empress Eugeni»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for supporting US policy toward Iran, saying he cannot shift the blame for France’s massive wave of protests to a war on Iran that he helped bring about. In a post on X on Monday, Araghchi said»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) says it will to end monthly aid to 500,000 Gazans due to lack of funding 19-10-2026 11:16 AM Latest News Ur»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran warns US, ‘Israel’: “We’re counting moments until your foolish decisions” 19-10-2026 11:22 AM Commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya Air»»»

Saudi Arabia travel warnings impact UAE flight schedules and operations UAE travellers faced flight cancellations and delays on Monday, October 19, as regional security concerns continued to affect air travel. Several services between the UAE and Saudi Arabia were disrupted, while cancellations wer»»»

Auchan Retail Media, Romania’s first retail media agency, is a data-driven, 360° omnichannel communication ecosystem that integrates physical and digital media solutions in-store with on-site and off-site digital advertising. Entering the store becomes an experience The centrepiece of the concept i»»»

Paris, France: French police "lost control" during nationwide protests marred by violence over the weekend, the interior minister admitted Monday, with President Emmanuel Macron calling for a security review. Macron also refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation even as he acknowledged »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday amid tensions after US President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of resisting peace with Russia. The talks came as both sides exchanged attacks on energy infrastructure, while Washington's easing of Russ»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron slammed on Monday security "failures" that he said led to violent protests that rocked the country, but refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez over the crisis. At least 2,400 people were arrested following the unrest that saw town halls burned do»»»

Russia on Monday said it carried out a "massive strike" on targets in Kyiv and its region as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that Washington had paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine and urged its president Volodymyr Zelensky to focus on ending the war. The Russian Defence Ministry said»»»

Etihad extends Saudi flight cancellations, Iran renews Hormuz reopening offer The Middle East conflict continues to affect regional aviation, maritime trade and energy markets on Monday, despite renewed diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Etihad Airways has extended cancellations to »»»