The Romanian government on Thursday approved a de minimis aid scheme to support the domestic production of potatoes for consumption in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR).The budget allocated to the programme carried out by MADR is RON 26.625 million, and the»»»

Turnover in motor vehicle and motorcycle trade fell by 0.4% in unadjusted terms in the first half of this year compared with the same period last year, due to declines in motorcycle trade, motor vehicle maintenance and repair activities and motor vehicle trade, according to data released on Friday »»»

On Aug. 25, 1982, U.S. President Ronald Reagan ordered the deployment of the Marines to Beirut amid the Lebanese Civil War. 1 of 7 | Service members pick through the rubble following the bombing of the USMC barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Marines Au»»»

The Independent Association of Bulgarian Prosecutors (IABP) has called for the reasons behind the reassignment of a magistrate from the Sofia City Prosecution Office to the Sofia Military District Prosecution Office to be made public. The call was issued in a written statement signed by IABP Chair »»»

The Bucharest International Air Show - BIAS 2026 will take place on Aug. 28-29 at Bucharest Baneasa "Aurel Vlaicu" International Airport and Romaero, with the air show bringing together more than 200 military and civilian participants from Romania and abroad, the National Company Bucharest Airports»»»

The Ministry of Finance (MF) borrowed 875 million lei from banks on Monday through an issue of benchmark bonds with a residual maturity of 59 months, at an average yield of 6.70% per annum, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).The nominal value of the issue was 800 mill»»»

The external debt of Romania's public administration rose to RON 599.946 billion in May, from RON 592.836 billion lei in the previous month, making up 30.8% of GDP (30.5% of GDP in April 2026), according to data with the Ministry of Finance.The external debt of the central public administration amo»»»

On Monday, President Nicusor Dan participated online in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, organized on Ukraine's Independence Day itself."Today, as we mark Ukraine's Independence Day, I held a constructive meeting with the 'Coalition of the Willing.' It was a welcome opportunity to reaff»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Wynn Al Marjan Island, on Tuesday, announced Townhome Accommodations, adding four of the resort’s most exclusive stays as the Ras Al Khaimah destination prepares to open in September 2027. Wynn Al Marjan Island is being developed as the UAE’s first integrated resort and is scheduled»»»

Following the brief but intense storm that swept through Sofia on Monday afternoon, authorities received 73 reports of fallen trees and branches and around 40 reports of localized flooding. Most of the incidents were dealt with within an hour and a half after the storm passed. "The storm was brief,»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan is putting a silver collectible coin «Taigan Zharysh» into circulation on August 25. The coin’s release is timed to coincide with the VI World Nomad Games. The obverse features three taigans taking part in a race against a backdrop of stylized Kyrgyz mountains. It al»»»

HAMPTON COURT: At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century. “If we have a summer like this next year, by God, it’s going to be a struggle,” said Dillamore, who has spe»»»

Dubai: A Kerala nurse has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for August after buying a ticket for only the second time. Manikantan Mohanan Maniyan Mohanan, 39, has purchased his latest ticket from the Big Ticket store at Abu Dhabi airport. Entering individually, he has selected his t»»»

A total of 1,492 people live in the village of Chon-Kara, which was transferred to Kyrgyzstan by Uzbekistan. Of them, 139 are citizens of Kyrgyzstan. As of now, 1,147 residents have submitted documents to obtain Kyrgyz citizenship. The village of Tash-Dobo has 466 residents, including 116 Kyrgyz ci»»»

A seven-year-old student from a residential school in Maharashtra's Palghar district died after suffering from high fever and breathing difficulties, while 26 other students have been hospitalised with symptoms of cold, cough and fever, officials said on Tuesday. The Class 1 student, enrolled at an»»»

The investigation into alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) is widening, with the CID-Special Investigation Team (SIT) having questioned more than 100 candidates so far, officials said. The»»»

London: UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is “not interested” in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down as the head of world football’s globa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail and Qatar SC will face challenging group campaigns in the 2026-2027 Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) as the two Qatar clubs aim to keep the trophy in the country after Al Rayyan’s triumph in the last edition. The third edition of the tournament will kick off on October 13, w»»»

Doha, Qatar: France and Bulgaria secured top spot in Pools A and D respectively as the final day of pool play completed the 16-team Round of 16 field at the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha yesterday. France beat Venezuela 3-0 (27-25, 25-14, 25-15), with Jaden Ebagne Yon sc»»»

Doha: In-form Qatar reached the quarter-finals of the 11th U-19 Asian Championship after defeating Syria 42-29 for a fourth consecutive victory in Amman yesterday. Qatar topped Group B with eight points, having earlier beaten Saudi Arabia 30-22, Kuwait 30-19 and Iran 24-22. Qatar will now look to m»»»

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan with complex eye conditions seek treatment at the Novosibirsk branch of the Interdisciplinary Scientific and Technical Complex (ISTC) Eye Microsurgery. Medical Center Director Valery Chernykh said during a press tour for journalists from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.»»»

UAE’s leaders took to social media on August 25 with special messages to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). His birthday is observed each year on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, which this year falls on Tuesday, August 25. (The country will be getting a public holiday, on August 28»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently participated in the first edition of the Sahel Tech Innovation Challenge (STIC ‘26) held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, under the theme ‘Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Africa.’ Board Members Mohamed bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi and Dr. Mohamed bin Jawhar Al Moh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat) held its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) yesterday via videoconference after reaching legal quorum, and all items on the agenda were endorsed during the EGM. The shareholders at the EGM also approved all proposed amendments to the Company’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a large-scale ophthalmology and anti-blindness campaign in Niger, aimed at giving the most vulnerable populations better access to specialised ophthalmology services. Being implemented by Niger’s National Eye Health Program (PNSO), the pro»»»

Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation has announced that registration for the first edition of “Run the Dome” has reached full capacity. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, August 28-29, 2026, inside the Aspire Dome, following strong interest and participation from members of the co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17, 2026. This year’s edition welcomes entries across four »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, closed the first half (H1) of 2026 with a 37 percent rise in firm registrations from the same period in 2025, underscoring the strength of its strategy and the appeal of Qatar’s business environment to i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector showed solid growth and stable liquidity in July 2026, driven by a record expansion in international reserves and robust credit activity. According to the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Depository Corporations Survey, also referred to as the Deposit Institutions Survey»»»

The US-Iran conflict entered a sharper economic phase on Monday as Washington announced sweeping new sanctions designed to cut Tehran off from international trade and finance, while Iran tightened its own restrictions over the Strait of Hormuz. For UAE residents, the immediate concerns remain marit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by its Early Education Department, held an orientation meeting yesterday for the KG1 level, designed for three-year-old children, with broad participation from academics, kindergarten staff and parents. Held at the ministry’s »»»

Doha: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced that Qatar has once again achieved one of the world’s highest scores in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development Index (IDI) 2026, published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), reaffirming Qatar’s po»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Center (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Program for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Program for Children with Disabilities who are Vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has registered a new investment endowment comprising 58,988 shares in several companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, donated by a benefactor under the directorate’s supervision in favour of the “W»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its first scheduled freighter services from Helsinki, Finland, effective 2 September 2026. Operating once weekly with a Boeing 777 freighter on the Doha – Budapest – Helsinki – Doha route, the new service will provide 100 tonnes of export»»»

The Y. Tsivyan Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics is helping train medical specialists for Central Asian countries. Institute Director Andrei Korytkin said this during a press tour for journalists from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. According to him, the institut»»»

A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidency shows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) greeting Pakistan's Minister of Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi during a meeting in Tehran from earlier this month. Photo by Iranian presidency/EPA Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Pakistani and Iranian officials»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality has provided three air-conditioned walking facilities, enabling residents and visitors to stay physically active and make use of outdoor spaces during the summer in greater comfort. The initiative reflects Abu Dhabi’s approach to developing urban facilities that take the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s prominent position in the global energy sector, particularly natural gas, is matched by its responsible approach to leadership, partnership and international cooperation, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Dr. Philip Mshelbila has said. Speaking at th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work has held an introductory workshop on its Media Category, highlighting its objectives, eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria as the category moves towards participation in the award’s upcoming edition. The workshop was held at the»»»

WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Monday postponed the trial of the man authorities allege built the bomb that blew New York-bound Pan Am flight 103 out ​of the sky over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people in 1988. Jury selection had been scheduled to begin on Wednesday in the trial of Abu Agila M»»»

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are operating a mix of scheduled, delayed and cancelled services on Tuesday, August 25, as airlines continue to adjust operations amid heightened regional security concerns. While several UAE carrier services to Bahrain and»»»

Prominent historians and specialists are among the latest nominees for key ambassadorial and consular posts. Hungary’s Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has announced several new nominees for ambassadorial and consular positions, including historians selected for key posts in Paris and Warsaw. Speaking »»»

DUBAI: Palestinian artist Silman Mansour died at 79, Mansour’s family said in an Instagram post on Monday. Masnour was one of the most influential figures in contemporary Palestinian art and his work was regarded as a symbol of Palestinian resistance and struggle. “To the world, he leaves behind a »»»

PARIS: Six months since the start of the Middle East war, the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralyzed, with thousands of sailors still stranded in the Gulf and commodity carrier traffic way below its normal level. Only a few transits per day Before Iran blocked the strait in response t»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy will not support a proposal to build a cable way on the sacred Sulaiman-Too Mountain in Osh. Minister Mirbek Mambetaliev told journalists about the ministry’s position. He noted that the initiative to build the cable way was a personal »»»

WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries. The US Department of State also revoked its designatio»»»

Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah faced a slow start to the working week, with live traffic maps showing heavy congestion building on several major routes during Tuesday's morning commute. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Heavy delays throu»»»

A new stage of the operation to search for and recover the bodies of mountaineers from Belarus and Lithuania began in Kyrgyzstan yesterday. The volunteer headquarters reported. «A helicopter landed a team of five mountaineers on a glacier at an altitude of 4,300 meters. The rescuers set up a camp a»»»

JUBA, South Sudan: Armed men ambushed a patrol traveling to a remote area of South Sudan on Monday, killing two UN peacekeepers, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said. Though violence is rampant in the African country, attacks against peacekeepers are rare. No group immediately claimed res»»»