Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Christine Carla Kangaloo, on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.»»»

Romania’s women’s eight claimed gold at the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam on Sunday, August 30, producing an official World Best Time of 5:51.88 in a dominant final on the Bosbaan. The Romanian crew composed of Cristina Drugă, Geanina Juncanariu, Ancuța Bodnar, Maria Lehaci, Magdalen»»»

Romania's resident population was 19.041 million people on January 1, 2026, down 1,829 from January 1, 2025, mainly due to a negative natural growth of 104,100 people, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The balance of international migration in 2025 »»»

Managers in all economic sectors covered by the statistical survey estimate relative stability in economic activity over the August-October 2026 period, while sharp price increases are expected in the construction and retail sectors, according to data compiled by the National Institute of Statistic»»»

Failing the target in the PNRR regarding the pay bill shows that the reform of the civil service in Romania is still only at the level of discourse, and the loss of the 770 million euro will mean the suspension of certain infrastructure projects and an additional outlay of public funds, said econom»»»

Romania needs a government, the interim situation has gone on for too long, stated on Friday the interim premier Ilie Bolojan who mentioned that the last months have represented a ‘ very difficult’ period as the executive has been left without full rights.He reiterated that PNL will not be part of »»»

Romanian President Nicusor Dan has commented on investigations by Romanian outlets Recorder and Snoop into the past of Lucian Pahontu, ...»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that a proposal for the leadership of the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) would have stood a chance of securing the support of the parliamentary majority immediately after the former governing coalition was formed.He stressed that appointing a »»»

Timisoara mayor Dominic Fritz said on Friday that, following President Nicusor Dan's signing the ANI bill into law, his term will end in 30 days, and that his team of deputy mayors will take over the interim leadership of City Hall at the end of September."President Nicusor Dan has promulgated the »»»

President Nicusor Dan on Friday promulgated the Law on integrity in public office, but said he stood by the arguments in the constitutional challenge he had previously filed."I promulgated today the Law amending and supplementing certain normative acts in the field of integrity, in the form in whic»»»

President Nicusor Dan promulgated on Friday a series of laws that must enter into force by 31 August, the deadline for completing all milestones and targets under Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) and for implementing the reforms and investments financed through the Recovery an»»»

The war of aggression that Russia continues to wage against Ukraine, alongside ongoing hybrid attacks against our Western democracy, poses a constant threat to peace and stability in Europe and has demonstrated the need for us to fundamentally enhance our security and defense capabilities, Angela G»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) will hold the Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy on 31 August and 1 September, with Bahrain's Foreign Minister, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, as the special guest, the MAE announced on Friday.The sessions will be chaired by acting Foreign Minister Oana Toi»»»

Interim Minister of Internal Affairs Catalin Predoiu met on Saturday with US House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, during a visit to Romania by a delegation of the United States Congress led by Rogers.According to a press release, the talks focused on strengthening the Strategic Part»»»

Acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu paid a working visit to Riga on Friday at the invitation of her Latvian counterpart, Baiba Bra?e, where she emphasized that strengthening regional security is a priority for the two countries.According to a Foreign Ministry (MAE) release, during the political and d»»»

The Strategic Partnership with the US and strengthening NATO's presence were the topics discussed in Bucharest on Saturday by interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu and US House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers.According to a Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) release, Oana Toiu welcom»»»

A delegation of the US House of Representatives, led by Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, visited the Borcea Air Base on Sunday, accompanied by National Defence Minister Radu Miruta, where Romania reiterated its commitment "to remain a fully engaged ally in efforts to str»»»

On Aug. 31, 2005, close to 1,000 people, most of whom were Shiite pilgrims, died in a stampede and the partial collapse of a bridge over the Tigris River in northern Baghdad. 1 of 6 | An Iraqi soldier stands guard during the reopening of the Al-Aima bridge which spans the Tigris River linking the c»»»

Romania is ready to shoulder a greater share of its own defence - raising our commitments and delivering on them, President Nicusor Dan wrote on X, after a meeting with Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and Congressman Eric Sorensen, a member of this Committee.»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence has denied circulating reports that the Al Minhad air base had been targeted by missiles. “These reports are unfounded,” the ministry said on social media, adding that it’s on high alert and fully prepared to address any threats that may arise, thereby ensuring the prese»»»

American singer Nicole Scherzinger has arrived in Kyrgyzstan to perform at the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games. The artist was welcomed at Manas International Airport by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration. Nicole Scherzinger wi»»»

Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Togolese Republic, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. He was welcomed at Manas International Airport by First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev. The high-ranking guest was presented with»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) College of Nursing organised an orientation session for new students admitted in the Fall 2026 semester, with the aim of welcoming first-year students and congratulating them on beginning their academic journey, and introducing them to the academic requirements, s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, and The Pearl International Hospital have signed an agreement to provide expectant parents with access to Sidra Medicine’s cord blood banking services. The agreement will provide expectant parents the choice to store their baby’s umbilical »»»

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, and Media City Qatar have concluded a successful participation at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, where a joint Qatar pavilion attracted strong interest from international gaming companies, developers, publishers and investors.»»»

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped inside an empty sleeper bus in Greater Noida before being abandoned near Delhi’s Kashmere Gate, police said. Two men, identified as the bus driver and conductor, have been arrested. The alleged incident took place on August 4 near Pari Chowk, police said.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The “Hour and Hour “ program concluded its “Back to School” activities, organised in collaboration with the Qatari National Commission for Education, Culture and Science at West Walk, under the slogan “With Knowledge and Work, We Build the Nation,” after four days packed with education»»»

A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images: a devastating flood tears through Nepal and Tibet, the death of global icon Dolly Parton, a tornado devastates a village in southern France and the Humanoid Robot World Games in China offers a peek at the future. »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated the rapid development of Kyrgyzstan and expressed China’s readiness, together with the republic, to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas. He said this at a meeting with the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek. «Seven years later, I visited bea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari, the leading hypermarket chain in Doha, has launched its highly popular 10, 20, 30 promotion which starts from August 31. This promotion is one of Safari’s most widely acclaimed and customer’s favorite. Safari brings this 10, 20, 30 promotion to the public featuring a wide range»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has welcomed new and returning students to campus for the start of the 2026–27 academic year, with record enrollment across several measures. VCUarts Qatar has enrolled »»»

Doha, Qtaar: Qatar will face Bahrain today in the final of the 11th Asian Youth U19 Handball Championship in Amman, Jordan with the young Al Annabi aiming to cap an unbeaten campaign by lifting the continental title. Qatar booked their place in the final with a 32-28 victory over Republic of Korea »»»

JEDDAH: The opening round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack concluded on Saturday at Jeddah Corniche Circuit with Mamoun Amr Alkabbani emerging the fastest winner following three days of competition from Aug. 27 to 29. The championship is being held under the supervision of the Saudi Aut»»»

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Abu Dhabi: As the new academic year gets underway, students’ educational experience will extend beyond the knowledge and curricula delivered in classrooms. Schools are embarking on a gradual process to translate the National Charter for Education into everyday practices, with the aim of developing »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for his state visit to Kyrgyzstan and stated that Kyrgyzstan — China relations have reached a historically high level. Photo Internet «It is a great honor for us to welcome you on the 35th anniversary of the independence of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Leading Change, the unbeaten three-year-old colt, took another major step forward by winning the Gr.1 Travers Stakes over 2000m on dirt at Saratoga yesterday. Trained by Brad H Cox, ridden by Manuel Franco, and owned by Wathnan Racing, Leading Change maintained his perfect record with »»»

US “hostility” towards the Democratic People's Republic of Korea “has become a root cause of pushing the tensions on the Korean peninsula to a more dangerous level,” a DPRK Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a statement published by KCNA. The announced US-Japan-South Korea Freedom Edge multi-dom»»»

DUBAI: Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena joined FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and hundreds of thousands of fans at FIA WRC Rally del Paraguay this weekend, to celebrate the growth of motorsport in the country and a new chapter for rallying worldwide. The two officials met to discuss the devel»»»

A young woman was found dead in an apartment in Sofia's Buxton district in a case involving a foreign national, Bulgarian National Television reported, citing the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs. Police received the report at around 7 a.m. Initial information indicates that a Russian-speaking»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar on Sunday announced plans for legislative amendments aimed at streamlining investigations and criminal proceedings to recover state assets, stating that “no one wants the recovery of assets and the punishment of those responsible more than the government, but the rule of»»»

The UAE armed forces on Monday morning dealt with a drone over the state's territorial waters coming from Iran. The Ministry of Defense confirmed that the armed forces are on high alert and readiness to address all threats, and that air defense systems continue their tasks in monitoring and trackin»»»

People affected by the fire at Madina market in Bishkek will receive compensation, Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev said. According to him, the authorities will identify all entrepreneurs whose property was damaged and assess the extent of the losses. A decision on compensation payments will then be made.»»»

Picked fresh in Kyrgyz villages in the morning, cherries and melons can now travel hundreds of kilometers and reach markets in Kashgar, an oasis city in the southwestern corner of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, by evening. The journey is made possible by the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan h»»»

SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Oil prices were trading more than 2 percent ‌higher on Monday after the US attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and drew retaliation from Tehran, as their conflict extended into its sixth month. Brent crude futures climbed $2.21, or 2.51 percent, to $90.31 a barrel »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices slipped on Monday, giving UAE shoppers a little relief after bullion came under pressure from rising expectations of a US interest-rate hike. The Dubai 24K gold rate fell to Dh533 per gram, from Dh536.75 at the previous close, while 22K gold dropped to Dh493.75 from Dh497. »»»

MANILA: Several provinces north of Manila were placed under a state of calamity after persistent monsoon rains damaged key infrastructure, including two bridges in Tarlac City. The flooding comes as the southwest monsoon, or "habagat", continues to dump heavy to intense rain over Central Luzon. Pag»»»

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon congratulated President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the Kyrgyz people on Independence Day. In his congratulatory telegram, the Tajik leader emphasized that under Sadyr Japarov’s leadership, Kyrgyzstan is steadily moving forward and achieving significant re»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for September 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh3.80 per litre, compared to Dh3.60 in August, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.69 per litre, against Dh3.49 last month. E-»»»