Dubai: Syria's newly formed People's Assembly convened for its inaugural session on Sunday, with lawmakers listening in silence as President Ahmad Al Sharaa delivered his opening address, without the applause or standing ovations that routinely accompanied speeches by former president Bashar Al Ass»»»

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has struck approximately 170 Iranian military targets in two consecutive nights, marking one of Washington's largest sustained military operations against Iran since the latest Gulf crisis erupted. The campaign underscores a shift from a limited retaliatory response tow»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has opened the Kingdom's largest dancing fountain and the world's third tallest at a new tourism resort in the Asir region, as part of a major private-sector development aimed at boosting domestic tourism. The fountain, inaugurated at Al Wadi Resort, reaches a height of 120 metr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The passing of the Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, prompted an outpouring of condolences from embassies and ambassadors accredited to the State of Qatar, reflecting the profound respect he commanded across the international community. In heartfelt messages,»»»

Doha, Qatar: FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid an emotional tribute to the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, describing him as a visionary leader, mentor and close friend whose influence would endure for generations. In a message posted on social media following the passing of H»»»

Doha, Qatar: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his profound sorrow and deepest condolences to the Qatar royal family, the Qatar Football Association, and the people of Qatar following the demise of the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Kh»»»

International migration has managed to stabilise Romania's resident population, given that the natural growth in the country was negative in the margin of 70,000 - 100,000, Chairman of the National Institute of Statistics (INS), Tudorel Andrei, said on Friday at a specialist event."Economic growth »»»

Romania's population will shrink to 15.633 million in 2080, from 19.043 million on January 1, 2025, according to the latest projections made by the National Institute of Statistics (INS), published on Friday, ahead of the World Population Day, marked every year on July 11.The size of the resident p»»»

The natural population change in Romania stayed negative in May 2026, at minus 8,381, with the number of deaths being 1.8 times higher than that of live births, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).In May 2026, 10,444 births were registered, down 2% fr»»»

The number of requests for assistance related to drug use decreased in 2024 compared to the previous year, with 2,260 such cases recorded?33.1% fewer than in 2023?according to a report presented at Thursday's government meeting.According to a statement by the Government, the National Agency for Coo»»»

Romania's trade deficit (FOB/CIF) totalled 13.506 billion lei in the first five months of 2026, 889.8 million lei (6.2%) lower than in the corresponding period of 2025, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).In May 2026 alone, the trade deficit stood at »»»

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) could begin cutting the monetary policy interest rate in 2027, given that inflation is projected to fall to approximately 5.5% by the end of this year?down from nearly 10% currently?stated Eszter Gargyan, FX strategist for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) at UniCr»»»

Romania's economy is expected to grow by 0.2% in 2026, below the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) average, as fiscal consolidation weighs on activity, before accelerating to 2.3% in 2027, according to UniCredit's quarterly macroeconomic report released on Friday.CEE as a whole remains "one of Europ»»»

Romania has secured 49% of the financing planned for 2026, and the developments in the national budget implementation have allowed to keep up a balanced pace of loans, without the need for the pre-financing used in previous years, according to acting Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare."Romania maint»»»

Acting Minister of Internal Affairs Catalin Predoiu stated on Friday in Constanta that the institution he represents is looking into acquiring autonomous maritime platforms to support surveillance and monitoring missions in the marine environment."We have a cooperation agreement with the company in»»»

Minister of National Defense Radu Miruta stated on Friday in Constanta that the national defense industry needs as much funding as possible, but if the money is allocated while the industry remains poorly managed, it will "leak away as if through a bag full of holes."Regarding the Bolojan Governmen»»»

Romania’s National Liberal Party (PNL) may organize a new party Congress in August or September, according to Daniel Fenechiu, the leader of the party’s senators. The current PNL leadership is considering convening a new Congress after a Romanian court sided with party members opposed to party lead»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), Dan Dungaciu, argues that early elections are the only way to "rebalance" Romania and bring institutional political representation into "minimum concordance" with the citizens' options."We want early elections not because AUR i»»»

Romania is currently unable to approve the legal framework required to access European funds under the SAFE instrument because it does not have a fully empowered Government, the Social Democratic Party (PSD) said on Friday, urging political parties to urgently invest a new Cabinet."Political partie»»»

National leader of the Save Romania Union (USR) Dominic Fritz on Monday said that Romania needs a "courageous" government that delivers results for the citizens, and if it is not possible to outline a parliamentary majority to support it, perhaps the decision should belong to the public."We need a »»»

Romania's Ministry of National Defence said its radar surveillance system detected aerial targets near the localities of Chilia and Izmail at 4:39 am on Friday."The air defence systems were placed on alert, and an IAR 330 Puma SOCAT helicopter was prepared for take-off. The National Military Comman»»»

The national leaders of the parties in the former ruling coalition will meet President Nicusor Dan this morning at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace.According to the agenda of the chief of state, he will discuss with the national leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Sorin Grindeanu; the nat»»»

President Nicusor Dan marked Romanian-American Friendship Day on Saturday with a message highlighting the value of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries and stressing that strengthening it is "vital"."Today we celebrate Romanian-American Friendship Day. This is a special opportunity t»»»

President Nicusor Dan will travel to Paris on Monday and Tuesday to attend the Coalition of the Willing meeting on Ukraine and the ceremonies marking France's National Day.The visit is taking place at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, the Romanian Presidential Administration infor»»»

SYDNEY: “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor’s death as “sudden and unexpected.” “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life,” the statement said. The N»»»

HANOI: The bodies of 15 Indian tourists who were killed when a speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam last week were being returned home Monday. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members when it overturned near the shore Saturday afternoon, shortly after leavin»»»

According to the parliamentary group leader of the Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP), the reason for amending the Basic Law is to remove former Fidesz-KDNP members of parliament from the National Assembly. The National Assembly is expected to vote on Monday on the 17th amendment to the Bas»»»

"We are not persecuting people; we are dismantling a system while building a democratic one, lawfully, through constitutional means," the health minister wrote on Sunday in a post titled "On the Eve of Tomorrow's Basic Law Amendment." Zsolt Hegedűs wrote: “over the past sixteen years, not only a go»»»

BusinessEuropeEU set to approve air travel passenger rights packageTimothy Jones with dpaEU ministers are expected to approve a set of reforms giving more rights to air travelers. Among other things, compensation claims are to be made easier. https://p.dw.com/p/5GyNuAir passengers in the EU are to »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) expressed deep sorrow following the passing of the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, paying tribute to a leader whose vision and commitment helped establish Qatar as a leading sporting nation. In a statement on behalf of the OCA and th»»»

DOHA: To book a spot in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, England pulled off something in Miami that no defence had even come close to achieving: nullifying Erling Haaland. In a 2–1 victory after extra time, the hero was Jude Bellingham, who netted both goals to complete the turnaround. The striker, »»»

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that it had prevented a large-scale attack by Ukraine using FPV drones on Russian military air bases Ukrainka and Shagol in the Amur and Chelyabinsk regions. Last week, the FSB said that it had thwarted an attempt by the special services of »»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed the funeral prayer of forgiveness, by Allah’s will, for HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, may Allah have mercy on him, at the Imam Muhammed ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque on Sunday. Also performing the prayer tha»»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in the funeral procession for the forgiven, by Allah’s will, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, may Allah have mercy on him, at Lusail Cemetery on Sunday. Also attending the funeral procession were the De»»»

Doha, Qatar: The late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani served as Amir of the State of Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and is widely regarded as the architect of the country’s modern transformation. Born in Doha in January 1952, he completed his education in Qatar before graduating from the»»»

TEHRAN: Peyvand Naimi has spent more than six months in an Iranian prison, accused of killing state security agents during nationwide protests, although his family says no formal charges or evidence have been presented. “The Baha’is will not be released,” the family says it was told by the prosecut»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of philanthropists in Qatar, continues to provide cooking gas support to Rohingya refugees living on Bhasan Char in Bangladesh as part of its ongoing humanitarian relief efforts. Through this latest intervention, approximately »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Some leaders are remembered through dates recorded in history books. Others remain alive in the memories of generations because they altered the course of nations and reshaped the possibilities of an entire region. With the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khali»»»

QNA Doha The Arab and Islamic worlds received the news of the passing of Qatar’s great statesman HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with profound sadness. Widely recognised for his dedication to Arab and Islamic causes, HH the late Father Amir devoted his time, effort, and intell»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the State of Qatar HE Dr Mustafa Göksu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing his demise as a tremendous loss for Qatar, the Arab and Islamic worlds, a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Qatar has expressed deepest condolences to the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, all citizens, and residents of Qatar on the passing of the Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. “I»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Prominent Indian community leader P N Babu Rajan has expressed profound grief over the passing of HH Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani describing him as the visionary leader who transformed Qatar into a modern, globally respected nation. In a heartfelt tribute,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ambassador of India to Qatar has expressed deepest condolences on the passing away of Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. “On behalf of Government of India, our Embassy and the Indian community in the State of Qatar I express deepest condolences»»»

Continued from page 42  The development of the energy sector also included projects in oil and petrochemicals based on partnerships with international oil companies through oil production sharing agreements and through joint venture agreements with specialised companies in the field of petrochemic»»»

QNA Doha HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, one of Qatar’s historic leaders and the architect of its modern renaissance, who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, leaves behind a legacy of remarkable achievements during which Qatar emerged as a leading regional model for developm»»»

The rapid pace of technological advances in drone warfare, guided by artificial intelligence in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world, has fundamentally changed the face of conflict. There is a question about how radical that change is: an evolution or a revolution in warfare? And it's causing all sor»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame arrived in Doha on Monday morning to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by »»»

SINGAPORE: The number ‌of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to multi-week lows on Sunday, shipping data showed, as renewed strikes between the US and Iran and attacks on ships in the Middle East heightened safety concerns. Six vessels transited the strait on Sunday, ship-tracking data fr»»»

The number of dollar millionaires worldwide continued to climb in 2025, with nearly one million people joining the ranks of those holding net assets of at least USD1 million, according to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 published by Swiss bank UBS. That translates to an average of more than 2,»»»

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, seen here as Amir of Qatar addressing the United Nations on Sept. 25, 2012, died Sunday at the age of 74. File Photo John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the ruler of Qatar from 1995 until abdicating in»»»