Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has introduced Apple Pay and Google Pay as additional payment options for settling fees for its services through its electronic platforms and smartphone application, aiming to make transactions faster and more convenient for users. In a post on »»»

Strengthening Romanian-Austrian economic and cultural ties, developing dual education, and leveraging the tourism potential of Bihor County were among the topics discussed on Friday in Oradea by Austria's Ambassador to Romania, Ulla Krauss-Nussbaumer, with local and county administration representa»»»

The Ministry of Finance raised an additional 85.6 million lei from banks on Friday, following Thursday's auction, at which it borrowed 570.5 million lei through a benchmark bond issue with a residual maturity of 121 months and an average annual yield of 7.18%, according to data published by the Nat»»»

Romania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remained unchanged in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter, while the economy contracted by 0.6% in the first half of the year compared with the same period last year, according to provisional data (2) published on Friday by the Nation»»»

Romania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025, based on semi-final data, was estimated at 1,929.930 billion lei at current prices, representing a real-term increase of 0.8% compared with 2024, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»

Romania will support the adoption of an ambitious European budget that maintains overall funding levels for Cohesion Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy, the Presidential Administration announced following a working meeting convened on Friday by President Nicusor Dan regarding the Multiannual»»»

Secretary of State for Strategic and Global Affairs Ana Tinca emphasized, during political consultations with Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Oleksandr Mishchenko, the need to ensure continuity, sustainability and adequate access to Romanian-language education at all levels. The Romanian »»»

The Republic of Moldova would be safer if it united with Romania, but such a decision must be supported by a majority of the republic's citizens, President Maia Sandu said on Friday at the Moldova Security Forum in Chisinau, stressing that "those who know our history understand why the goal of unif»»»

The chairman of the Conservative Action Party, MEP Claudiu Tarziu, stated that Romania needs a "conservative revolution," a return to normality, and a refounding of the state.While attending the meeting of the National Permanent Bureau of the Conservative-Liberal Humanist Party (PUCL), Tarziu calle»»»

The PSD seeks to prolong the interim situation through the "non-solutions" it is proposing?a move described as "an act of irresponsibility" by PNL spokesperson Ionel Bogdan on Friday; he reaffirmed that the Liberals rule out any form of coalition with the PSD and are willing to vote for a governmen»»»

Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu stated that he intends to submit the government program and the list of cabinet ministers to Parliament on Thursday, noting that all options are currently on the table: a technocratic, hybrid, or political government, and that he seeks the support of the stro»»»

Authorities issued two RO-ALERT messages overnight from Friday to Saturday after radar systems detected drones in the Ukrainian airspace, near the border with Romania, close to Tulcea, the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) informed."During ...»»»

Bank plans to open its second wealth centre in Abu Dhabi before year end As HSBC marks 80 years of continuous operations in the UAE today, it has announced it will open its second wealth centre in the UAE, in Abu Dhabi, later this year. “Last year we opened the first wealth centre, the largest in t»»»

A new residential project in Al Kharaej combining contemporary design, open views and quality of life, with the structural works completed and mock-up apartments ready for viewing TAAMEER Group has announced the launch of “Sukoon” in the Al Kharaej district of Lusail, introducing a new address for »»»

Political storm brews as FIRs target Vijayan and son-in-law in Kerala Thiruvananthapuram: The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) will register two FIRs in the controversial cases at the Vigilance Court here on Monday, naming former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) legislator and »»»

Public Tributes Questioned Amid Harassment Claims Against Late Actor The death of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has reportedly reignited discussion around sexual harassment allegations made against him during his lifetime, with singers Chinmayi Sripaada and Sona Mohapatra questioning whether»»»

Riyadh bears the brunt as UAE airlines cancel dozens of Saudi flights Dubai: Flight operations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia remain heavily disrupted, with Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai cancelling multiple services to Riyadh, Dammam and other Saudi destinations as attacks continue to aff»»»

Minister of Labour H E Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met yesterday with Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the State of Qatar H E Ferdinand Lahnstein. They discussed areas of mutual cooperation on a range of labour-related issues.»»»

Iran-US peace talks stall as Riyadh airport attacks disrupt Gulf travel The US-Iran conflict remains a major concern for Gulf residents. Fresh attacks on the main airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh and stalled diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz added to regional security concerns. For people livi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two Indian nationals remain missing following a drone strike on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman, while nine other crew members were rescued, according to a senior Indian official on Sunday. Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the tanker, MT PETRO DOLPHIN, carryin»»»

Doha: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice H E Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi said the launch of the Ministry’s new digital legal platforms marks a new phase in strengthening the State’s legal framework, improving legal services and enhancing the investment climate. The initiative aligns with t»»»

NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interfe»»»

JNU professor and Congress MP dismissed after harassment complaints from 11 students New Delhi: Days after the allegations of sexual harassment against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam surfaced at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi Police registered an FIR based on a complaint from the univ»»»

The State of Qatar participated in the 28th meeting of the Committee of Their Excellencies and Highnesses Ministers Responsible for Environmental Affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held yesterday in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Minister of Environme»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Digital Safety Initiative is advancing efforts to empower all segments of society to navigate technology safely while effectively confronting cyber risks. In a series of posts on X, the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) stated that by deploying a diverse suite of inter»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Shura Council H E Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud announced that the Council’s General Secretariat has completed preparations for the opening of the second ordinary session of the Council’s second legislative term, marking its 55th annual session. He noted that t»»»

Romania now has five projects recognised as strategic under the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), following the European Commission’s announcement of 46 new projects across 16 member states. The Romanian projects cover battery recycling, graphite extraction and magnesium productio»»»

The former Solicitor General claims external forces are trying to destabilise the country New Delhi: Senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve has alleged that foreign funding and external interference are behind certain protests in India, claiming that attempts are being m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched new websites for the Official Gazette and Qatar’s Al Meezan Legal Portal, introducing an integrated digital platform designed to improve access to national legislation, enhance legal transparency and support Qatar’s digital transformation agen»»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has taken a six-percentage-point lead over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first opinion poll conducted since the country’s October 4 presidential election first round. The PoderData/Aya poll, released on Thursday ahead of the October»»»

By Fatima Haydar Two year... Two years since we lost you, Sayyed. I remember sitting down to write about your first anniversary and wondering how a year could possibly have passed. Now, another year is gone. And somehow, this one feels different. Not because the loss has become easier. But because »»»

By Mokhtar Haddad Iranian Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei said that Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the Martyr of the Resistance, “was not merely the secretary-general of a political movement or the leader of a Resistance group. Over several decades, he becam»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud A proposal introduced in the United States Senate with the explicit objective of disarming Hezbollah contains an inadvertent admission about why the movement remains so deeply rooted in Lebanese society. Introduced in August 2026 as the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Suppo»»»

By Sondoss Al-Asaad Two years after the martyrdom of Hezbollah Secretary General His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the region continues to grapple with the consequences of the absence of one of its most prominent resistance figures. His martyrdom was not merely the demise of a political leader;»»»

By Latifa Al-Husseini He was among the pioneers of the generation that founded the resistance. Hajj Mohammad Jaafar Qasir – Hajj Majed – joined the path of the mujahideen and took up the struggle against the occupiers of the land at an early age. From his hometown of Deir Qanoun Al-Nahr, the founda»»»

By Fatima Haydar The latest rift between Ethiopia and Eritrea is being seen as just another episode in a long and bitter history between two neighboring countries. But that is only part of the story. But what lies beneath this dispute is a wider struggle over territory, ports, military might and ac»»»

By Fatima Haydar Kpler’s latest assessment of Iranian oil shipments has quickly become part of a broader story about the impact of the US blockade. The headline finding is striking: no crude was recorded as being loaded onto tankers in September. But the more striking question is how much certainty»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud The most invasive revolution in targeted surveillance no longer relies solely on hovering drones, satellite tracking, or compromised cellphones- it may now operate directly beneath our feet, supplementing traditional reconnaissance with biological tracking. Evidence published in »»»

By Mohamad Hammoud How Gaza stripped away the masks of Western human rights, Muslim solidarity and international justice. October 7, 2023, unleashed a political tsunami whose waves traveled far beyond Gaza. It did not create the world’s contradictions; it exposed them, forcing nations, institutions»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso From his early involvement with the Resistance to his successive military, logistical, economic and diplomatic responsibilities, Mohammad Jaafar Qasir, known as Haji Majed, played a significant role across decades of Resistance activity. This infographic traces key milesto»»»

Infographics by Abir Qanso This infographic series deconstructs the 6 pillars of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's psychological warfare strategy. From building credibility with both Lebanese and "Israeli" audiences by telling the truth on the battlefield, to carefully timed appearances, boosting the moral»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso Student protests have spread across France over deteriorating school conditions, teacher shortages and insufficient funding, with hundreds of schools disrupted and thousands arrested as the demonstrations intensify.»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso With the date set for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the "Israeli" occupation entity is heading to its 26th "Knesset" elections. From the electoral system to the threshold for entering parliament, here are the key facts you need to know about the upcoming vote and the coalitio»»»

By Abir Qanso Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the US war on Iran, with 65% expressing disapproval and 33% approving, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy while firmly rejecting US unilateralism, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that the Islamic Republic will not walk away from the negotiating table even as Washington continues its attacks. »»»

By Staff, Agencies The US military is preparing options for renewed war on Iran as three aircraft carriers are soon to be in the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump has said he will not attack Iran before the US midterm elections. The Pentagon has developed plans, ordered by Trump, for stri»»»

By Staff, Agencies Saudi airstrikes hit the Yemeni capital Sanaa early Friday, causing injuries and damaging a large number of homes. The strikes destroyed two factories in the capital, one producing textiles and the other construction materials, the correspondent reported. In detail, Yemen's Saba »»»

By Staff, Agencies Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the US war on Iran, with 65% expressing disapproval and 33% approving, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Public opposition to the war on Iran has increased since March, when 61% disappr»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced plans to livestream the execution of former US Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan, who was sentenced to death for killing 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009, arguing that the public should witness the consequences of such crime»»»

By Staff, Agencies British counterterrorism police have arrested two Latvian nationals accused of breaking into a military installation in Cambridgeshire that hosts major US and NATO intelligence operations, days after a separate security scare at another American military base triggered allegation»»»