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IndiGo flight suffers 'tail strike' during 2nd landing approach at Bengaluru airport

IndiGo Flight 6E 6542 had to execute a go-around during its initial approach New Delhi: An IndiGo Guwahati-Bengaluru flight suffered a “tail strike” while landing at Kempegowda International Airport, to which the airline said on Sunday it was an ‘Abnormal Runway Contact’ while landing during gusty »»»

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PHCC expert urges public to prioritise heart health

Doha, Qatar: Senior Consultant Family Medicine at Leabaib Health Center, affiliated with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), Dr. Mohammed Al Otaibi has urged the public to prioritise heart health through prevention, regular check-ups and a healthy lifestyle, warning against ignoring symptom»»»

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West Bank: Israeli occupation forces fire flares while storming the town of Tuqu’, southeast of Bethlehem - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces fire flares while storming the town of Tuqu’, southeast of Bethlehem 28-09-2026 09:02 AM Latest News U»»»

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‘Israel’ revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Israel’ revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban 28-09-2026 09:26 AM Latest News Urgent News ‘Israel’»»»

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Les Films de Cannes a Bucarest to take place 23 October to 1 November; screenings in Timisoara, Arad, Oradea, Iasi

The 17th edition of Les Films de Cannes a Bucarest, one of the highlights of the autumn film season, will take place in Bucharest from 23 October to 1 November.According to a press release the organisers sent on Thursday, screenings will be held at Cinema Elvire Popesco, Cinema Muzeul Taranului Rom»»»

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Turnover of market services provided to enterprises down 1.9% in first seven months

Market services provided mainly to enterprises recorded a decline in turnover in the first seven months of this year compared with 2025, both as gross series (-1.9%) and as series adjusted according to the number of working days and seasonality (-2.6%), according to the National Institute of Statis»»»

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Wholesale turnover fell by 0.4% in the first seven months of this year 

Turnover in wholesale trade (except for trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) fell in the first seven months of this year, both in unadjusted terms (-0.4%) and on a seasonally and business-day adjusted basis (-0.2%), compared with the same period in 2025, according to data published on Friday by»»»

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Romania's unemployment rate rises to 3.26% in August

The unemployment rate recorded at national level increased by 0.01 percentage points in August compared with the previous month, to 3.26%, while the total number of unemployed reached 260,919, the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) announced on Friday.Of the total number of registered unemployed, 6»»»

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Average net monthly earnings nationwide increase by 307 lei last year, to 5,266 lei

The average gross monthly earnings recorded at national economy level in 2025 stood at 8,716 lei, 8.1% higher (+655 lei) than the previous year, while the average net monthly earnings reached 5,266 lei, up 6.2% (+307 lei) compared with the previous year, according to the National Institute of Stati»»»

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Analysis: 250 lei monthly investment represents 4.3% of average net wages in Romania

A 250 lei monthly investment represents 4.3% of a net average salary of 5,820 lei, while a 500 lei contribution is the equivalent of 8.6% of that income, according to a specialized analysis released last week. According to Freedom24 analysts, the Romanians' wages are growing, but inflation continue»»»

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Average monthly income reaches RON 9,444 lei/household in Q1 2026, expenses totalled RON 8,015

The average monthly total income in Romania in Q1 2026 was standing at RON 9,444 per household, down 0.9%from Q4 2025, in nominal terms, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Per person, the average total monthly income reached RON 3,908, up 2% on a qua»»»

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CFA Romania: Confidence indicator falls in August amid worsening expectations for economy performance

The confidence indicator fell in August amid worsening expectations for the performance of the Romanian economy, according to President of the CFA Romania Association Adrian Codirlasu."The confidence indicator fell in August amid worsening expectations for the performance of the Romanian economy. I»»»

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Finance Ministry: Budget deficit down 31% in nominal terms in first 8 months, to 2.89% of GDP

Romania's budget deficit fell by 31% in nominal terms in the first eight months of this year compared with the same period last year, dropping to 2.89% of GDP, the Finance Ministry informs on Saturday.'The execution of the consolidated general budget in the first eight months of 2026 ended with a d»»»

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Foreign Ministry: Romania-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding on political consultations

Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu and her Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on political consultations, providing a "solid" framework for regular and structured dialogue and closer coordination on the European, regional and international agen»»»

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KimberlyGate: The scandal that shook the political scene in Bucharest

Designated Prime Minister Siegfried Muresan is asking politicians who met with the US Ambassador in Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to disclose what they discussed and what Romania gained from those ...»»»

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Government Programme/Foreign Affairs: Attracting strategic US investors and joining the OECD by the end of the year

Attracting strategic American investors and major investment funds to public companies that are listing on the stock exchange or opening up to private capital, and joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by the end of the year, are among the foreign policy prioriti»»»

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Government programme/Budget amendment within 30 days of the Government taking office; the 2027 budget is to be published by 30 November

The budget amendment will be presented within 30 days of the government taking office without the increase of the deficit over the target of 6.2% of GDP in cash terms, and the budget for next year will be published until 30th November, says the Government programme which the Prime Minister designat»»»

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Government Programme/The small modular reactor project will only be implemented if its economic viability is demonstrated

The project of the small modular reactors will be implemented if its economic viability is demonstrated in parallel with the exploitation of other technologies for modular reactors, says the Government Programme which the prime minister designate, Siegfried Muresan lodged on Saturday in the parliam»»»

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Government Programme/The defence industry’s share of GDP could rise from 0.28 per cent to at least 1 per cent by 2030

The increase of the defence industry’s share of GDP from about 0.28% to minimum 1% until 2030 represents an objective for the efficiency and ROMARM reform and the defence industry is mentioned in the Government Programme which the prime minister-designate, Siegfried Muresan lodged on Saturday in th»»»

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Muresan :  If PSD rejects government, political crisis will deepen

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan said on Saturday that if the PSD (Social Democratic Party) does not vote for his government, the political crisis will deepen and pave the way for snap elections, which can be called at any time by the President of Romania.Muresan said he was 'looking forw»»»

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Gov't proposed by Muresan comprising 16 ministries and three deputy prime ministers

The leadership teams of the PNL, USR, and UDMR approved the governing program on Friday and validated the lists of ministers proposed for the Muresan Government, which will comprise 16 ministries.There will also be three deputy prime ministers with portfolios, one from each party forming the new ex»»»

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Investiture vote for Muresan Government to take place in Parliament on Wednesday

The investiture vote for the Muresan Government will take place on Wednesday in a joint sitting of Parliament, the joint standing bureaux decided on Saturday.Parliament's leadership also decided that hearings for the proposed ministers before the permanent committees will take place on Monday and o»»»

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Government programme and list of ministers for the Siegfried Muresan Government submitted to Parliament

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan submitted the government programme and the list of proposed ministers to Parliament on Saturday.'I submitted this morning, first to the Senate and then to the Chamber of Deputies, (...) the government programme and the full list of ministers. In just five »»»

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The Valdai International Discussion Club Opens Its Annual Meeting

The Valdai International Discussion Club is opening its 23rd Annual Meeting on Monday, September 28. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Valdai in the Moscow region where the Valdai International Discussion Club begins its annual session. This year, the club is presenting a new report - "No Pa»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Dreama ISO certifications for quality, workplace safety renewed

Doha, Qatar: Dreama Orphan Care Centre, one of the centres operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, has announced the renewal of its ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certifications, reaffirming its commitment »»»

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Where heritage meets timeless luxury

Doha, Qatar: It all started over a century ago, when Ali Al Majed, a young pearl trader with a courageous spirit of entrepreneurship, ambition, an innate fascination with pure beauty, and a burning love of the sea and its precious pearls, became one of the most prominent pearl traders in the Gulf. »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 17m

Northern Ireland vs Hungary: Rossi expects tough game but wants all three points

Hungary head coach Marco Rossi expects a difficult Nations League clash in Belfast on Monday, but says his team will be aiming for all three points against Northern Ireland after Friday’s 1–0 defeat to Ukraine. Speaking at Sunday’s press conference at Windsor Park, Rossi said Hungary had already tu»»»

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Gold drops more than 1% as higher oil prices fuel Fed rate-hike bets

Singapore: Gold prices fell more than 1% on Monday as rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns and strengthened expectations that the US Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again. Spot gold fell 1.5% to $4,223.95 per ounce, while US gold futures dropped 1.5% to $4,257.90 per ounce. Higher»»»

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Malta Ambassador visits Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque, learns about Islamic culture

Doha, Qatar: During a visit organised by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the State of Qatar H E Maria Camilleri Calleja visited the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque and explored its various sections. She was accompanied du»»»

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Djibouti’s Minister of Endowments visits Islamic Cultural Center

Doha, Qatar:Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments of the Republic of Djibouti H E Moumin Hassan Barreh paid a visit to the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, where he was welcomed by Dr. Saleh bin Ali Al-Akhn Al-Marri, the center’s Director. The Minister praised the Ce»»»

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Qatar Masters wins FIDE award for world's best open tournament

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Masters Open Chess Championship has been awarded the Best Open Tournament in the World accolade as part of the FIDE Awards 2026. The award ceremony was held alongside the 46th Chess Olympiad and the FIDE General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The FIDE Awards are presented»»»

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Barshim, Samba injuries hit Qatar’s gold hopes as handball team chases final spot

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Games brought a painful twist for Qatar yesterday as two of its biggest gold medal hopes in athletics were forced out by injuries, with Mutaz Barshim and Abderrahman Samba seeing their campaigns cut short in Aichi-Nagoya. Barshim, the three-time Asian Games high jump champion»»»

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Qatar Pro Team makes strong start to new cycling

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Pro Team riders dominated the three-stage QCF Pre-Season Road Series as the Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation opened the 2026/2027 cycling season. Fadhel Al-Khater and Mohamed Namsi shared the honours across the individual time trial, night criterium and point-to-point road »»»

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KPMG in Qatar appoints new Country Senior Partner

Doha, Qatar: KPMG in Qatar announced the appointment of Venkat Krishnaswamy (pictured) as Country Senior Partner, effective 1 October 2026, as part of the firm’s long-term leadership succession plan. Venkat Krishnaswamy succeeds Ahmed Abu Sharkh, who has successfully led the firm for the past 11 ye»»»

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MoCI hosts workshop on combating trademark infringement

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), represented by its Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, organised its fourth workshop of 2026, entitled “Combating Trademark Infringement and Examining Genuine and Counterfeit Products,” in cooperation with the Brand Owners’ »»»

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QIIB wins ‘Best Islamic Sustainable Finance Bank in Qatar 2026’ award

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has been named ‘Best Islamic Sustainable Finance Bank in Qatar 2026’ by the World Union of Arab Bankers, in recognition of the Bank’s leadership and distinguished achievements in sustainable Islamic finance. Abdulla Hamad al-Mesaifri, Head of Branch Network at QIIB, accepted the a»»»

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Minister of Finance receives President of AIIB

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari received President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) H E Zou Jiayi and her accompanying delegation this evening, on the occasion of a reception hosted by the Ministry of Finance at the Museum of Islamic Art, on the eve of»»»

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EAA Foundation highlights protection of education in crisis

New York: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education foundation, placed the protection and continuity of education in crisis situations and the advancement of innovative approaches to mobilise additional financing for education at the centre of its engagement at the 81st United Nation»»»

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Qatar showcases experiences in delivery of swift justice

Abu Dhabi: The State of Qatar participated in the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi represented the State of Qatar at the congress. In»»»

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Minister of Finance meets Georgian counterpart

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Finance of Georgia Lasha Khutsishvili at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance during his visit to Doha to participate in the 2026 annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Separately, Minister»»»

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Qatari Forum for Authors hosts seminar on family in digital age

Doha: The Qatari Forum for Authors, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held yesterday an awareness raising seminar regarding family in the Digital Age. During the seminar, digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity consultant and expert, Dr. Abdullah Salhot said that the changes affecting »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Civil Service Bureau, MoEHE launch 2026-2027 National Career Guidance Programme

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), has unveiled the National Programme for Career Guidance for the academic years 2026-2027, aimed at helping Qatar’s students make informed decisions abo»»»

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Sidra Medicine launches 'Paediatric Private Home Visits: Wellness and Vaccinations' programme

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched its Paediatric Private Home Visits: Wellness and Vaccinations programme. The new private home visits service brings routine paediatric care directly to eligible children in the comfort of their homes. The programme allows child»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Diabetes Qatar trains 95 volunteers to support community awareness

Doha, Qatar: Diabetes Qatar held a training programme for its volunteers on Saturday. The programme brought together 95 volunteers and aimed to prepare them to take part in its awareness and community activities. The programme began with an introductory workshop delivered by Diabetes Qatar on diabe»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russian Drones Hit Ukrtelecom and DreamLine Data Centers in Kiev Overnight

The Russian armed forces continued carrying out strikes with unmanned aerial vehicles against logistics and communications centers, port infrastructure and maritime vessels involved in supporting the Ukrainian army. The following were hit as a result of the strikes:In the city of Kiev:*a data proce»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Labour Ministry holds consultation on Private Sector Nationalisation Plan

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri chaired the first consultative session as part of a series of sessions to launch the Private Sector Nationalisation Plan. The first session, dedicated to state-owned companies and public-benefit entities, was attended by a number of ch»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Quran and human knowledge conference to explore contemporary challenges

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Qatar University have completed preparations for the second edition of the Quran and Human Knowledge Conference and the second Book of the Ummah Forum, bringing together researchers, academics and thinkers from Qatar and abroad on October 5»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar farms use non-genetically modified seeds, avoid harmful chemicals: Expert

Doha, Qatar: Farms in Qatar use non-genetically modified seeds and do not use chemicals harmful to human health, while agricultural production inputs are subject to strict controls, according to agricultural expert Abdulrahman Al-Obaidan. Speaking in an interview with Al Rayyan TV, Al-Obaidan said »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Two dead, 14 missing after avalanche on Nepal's Himlung peak

Nepal is home to 8 of the world's 14 highest peaks and relies hugely on trekking tourism Kathmandu, Nepal: At least two people have been killed and 14 remain missing after an avalanche at Nepal's Himlung peak, an official said on Monday, as rescuers resumed their search. The avalanche swept through»»»

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Private schools to add 6,883 seats under new reforms

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s private schools are set to add 6,883 seats across 46 schools under a package of new regulatory reforms unveiled by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, as part of efforts to create a more flexible investment environment, expand educational opportunities and support s»»»

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