In Phoenix, young ultra-conservatives look to carry on Charlie Kirk’s legacy
From our special correspondent in Phoenix – More than a year after the assassination of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk in September 2025, young activists from the organisation he co-founded, Turning Point USA, are working tirelessly to honour his legacy by rallying the youth »»»
Cheap weapons, growing fears: Inside the Taliban’s drone campaign against Pakistan
Pakistan says it intercepted 23 suicide drones launched from Afghanistan into Pakistani airspace in September alone. Since the conflict began in February 2026, the Taliban have increasingly used drones to attack Pakistan, raising concerns in Islamabad. The Pakistani army on September 23 said it had»»»
Cabinet Approves Draft Agreement for Acquisition of Five Surface-to-Air Missile Systems
The Council of Ministers approved on Wednesday the draft Programme Agreement between the defence ministries of Bulgaria and Germany for the acquisition of an additional five IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile systems under SAFE. The Government authorizes the Defence Minister, following the adoption »»»
LemonTree begins construction near Kraków airport
LemonTree has begun construction of Stream Kraków by LemonTree, a warehouse and service complex offering nearly 30,000 square meters near Kraków-Balice Airport and the A4 motorway. Goldbeck is the general contractor, and completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. Developed with Grupa 5»»»
Polish online sales hit September record
Polish e-commerce recorded strong growth in September as the Base Index reached a record 188 points, according to sales data from 3,000 online stores. Sales rose 15.9 percent from a year earlier and 3.4 percent from August. The number of orders increased 15.1 percent annually, while their average v»»»
EU regions demand targeted investment for automotive industry amid electrification push
European regions and cities demand clear rules and solid financial backing to help Europe’s ailing car industry through the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). This story was produced by the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a member of, in cooperation with the European Committee of the Region»»»
Lucic: Telekom Srbija to start operating in US on December 1
BELGRADE - Once it receives a US licence in mid-November, Telekom Srbija will start operating on the US market on December 1, and its priorities are to continue to develop a 5G network, expand its operations in Europe and collaborate with US firms in the AI sector, Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lucic»»»
Riyadh residents maintain daily routines despite regional tensions
RIYADH: Restaurants remained busy, friends gathered over meals and card games, and cars continued moving through the streets of Riyadh as residents carried on with their daily routines despite regional tensions and security concerns. While the current situation might suggest that life in the Saudi »»»
Mali: TBM for Belgrade metro waiting on Romanian border
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Wednesday a Chinese-manufactured tunnel-boring machine (TBM) to be used to build a Belgrade metro system was currently waiting on the Romanian border and would arrive in the Port of Pancevo once the water level on the Danube River ro»»»
Major bank outages coming to Hungary: Transfers, card payments and ATMs could be affected
Customers of several major banks in Hungary should prepare for temporary service disruptions in October. Planned maintenance could affect instant transfers, mobile banking, card payments and ATM services, with most interruptions expected between 16 and 18 October. Here is what customers of OTP, Ers»»»
UDMR to vote for Niculescu Gov't, regardless of whether it is technocratic or centered around PSD
The Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) will vote for the government and the governing program presented to Parliament by Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu, regardless of whether that government is technocratic or formed around the PSD."Every day, I read assessments by various»»»
Prime Minister-designate Niculescu: On Thursday I will submit to Parliament a gov't agenda, list of ministers
Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu has announced that on Thursday he will submit to Parliament a government agenda and the list of the cabinet of ministers."We ended today two days full of consultations with the parliamentary parties ...»»»
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives meets Qatar’s Ambassador
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives H E Iruthisham Adam met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of the Maldives H E Hamad bin Mohammed Al Dosari. During the meeting, cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed.»»»
Minister of Municipality and EU Ambassador discuss cooperation
Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the European Union to Qatar H E Antonino Maggiore at his office yesterday. The meeting discussed cooperation between Qatar and the European Union in areas of mutual interest, particularly food security an»»»
How a one-year-old Qatari startup is racing past quick commerce with sustainable free delivery
Doha: Getat, a homegrown Qatari online shopping platform, is offering shoppers a different approach to e-commerce, bringing mobiles, electronics, fashion, beauty, home appliances and more together in one easy marketplace. One-year-old platform, now offers more than 100 brands and over 5,000 product»»»
‘Amir’s speech reflects Qatar’s ability to face challenge’
Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the State of Qatar, H E Yakup Caymazoğlu stated that the address delivered by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, before the Shura Council reflects Qatar’s ability to face challenges with steadfastness and responsibility, drawing strength »»»
UK ambassador praises Amir’s vision for Qatar’s future
Doha, Qatar: British Ambassador to Qatar H E Neerav Patel has praised the vision outlined by the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in his address at the opening of the Shura Council’s new session, highlighting the importance of strong institutions, effective governance, innovation, peace and»»»
Awqaf Ministry honours outstanding Hajj campaigns for their services to Qatari pilgrims
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured outstanding Hajj campaign operators for their contributions to the successful organisation of the 1447 AH Hajj season, recognising their efforts to improve services, strengthen pilgrims’ awareness and provide a smooth and rewarding»»»
Qatar Museums unveils exhibitions and artists for inaugural Rubaiya Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has unveiled the curatorial programme and participating artists for the inaugural Rubaiya Qatar, a new international visual arts quadrennial that will run from November 21, 2026, to April 30, 2027. Presented by QM and organised under Al Riwaq Arts + Architecture, its»»»
Shura Council members praise Amir’s speech on national resilience, sovereignty
Doha, Qatar: Members of the Shura Council have praised the speech delivered by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening of the Council’s 55th annual session, highlighting its comprehensive approach to national priorities, the resilience of the Qatari people, the protection of nationa»»»
Amir’s address will improve parliamentary efficiency: Shura Council Secretary-General
Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Shura Council H E Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud said the address delivered by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening of the council’s second ordinary session of its second legislative term, corresponding to its 55th annual session, would serve »»»
Shura Council elects heads of six permanent committees
Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held its first session of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term, corresponding to the 55th annual session, yesterday, electing the heads of its six permanent committees by acclamation. The session was chaired by Speaker of the Shura Council H E Ha»»»
Al Muraikhi receives phone call from Yemen’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call yesterday from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Republic of Yemen H E Dr. Afrah Al Zouba. During the call, they reviewed cooperative relations between the two countries and way»»»
Moaiad Aqel named MD of talabat Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha talabat, a leading everyday app in the MENA region, has appointed Moaiad Aqel as managing director of talabat Qatar. He brings more than 10 years of experience with talabat, along with extensive commercial and operational expertise across the region. Aqel returns to Qatar »»»
King Felipe VI says Ceuta is ‘inalienable’ part of Spain in landmark visit
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta on Tuesday for the first time in 14 years, with the monarch reaffirming Spain’s sovereignty over the North African enclaves claimed by Morocco. The landmark visit comes amid strained relations with Rabat and the aftermath of a mass migrant influx that »»»
Magyar proposes surprise drug and alcohol tests for Hungarian MPs – Even Fidesz backs the idea
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has proposed mandatory, unannounced alcohol and drug tests for MPs, and opposition parties Fidesz and Mi Hazánk have both voiced their support. Fidesz, however, added a pointed remark, saying it hopes the rules will apply to Prime Minister Péter Magyar as well.»»»
Hackers overheat French supermarket fridges in massive cyberattack
Hackers remotely overheated refrigerators at hundreds of supermarkets across France, destroying tons of fresh and frozen food, according to local media reports and industry executives. The massive cyberattack has left retailers facing millions of euros in losses, with some stores forced to close te»»»
Police clash with Imran Khan supporters in northwestern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Police fired tear gas and live rounds at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday as clashes erupted over the suspension of his party’s provincial government, party officials said, an account the provincial administration rejected. The fed»»»
Influential Hindu group urges India to block Starlink amid Musk-Ambani feud
BENGALURU: An influential Hindu nationalist group close to India’s ruling party urged the government on Tuesday to block Elon Musk’s Starlink from launching satellite Internet services in the country, citing national security concerns. Starlink’s four-year wait to launch in India has come under ren»»»
Any attack on Saudi Arabia is attack on Pakistan, says religious affairs minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs minister on Tuesday strongly condemned Houthi attacks hitting civilian infrastructure and Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, saying Islamabad considers any attack on the Kingdom as an attack on Pakistan under its defense agreements with Saudi Arabia. Religious A»»»
Any attack on Saudi Arabia is attack on Pakistan, religion minister says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs minister on Tuesday strongly condemned Houthi attacks hitting civilian infrastructure and Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, saying Islamabad considers any attack on the Kingdom as an attack on Pakistan under its defense agreements with Saudi Arabia. Religious A»»»
Any attack on Saudi Arabia is attack on Pakistan, religion minister says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs minister on Tuesday strongly condemned Houthi attacks hitting civilian infrastructure and Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, saying Islamabad considers any attack on the Kingdom as an attack on Pakistan under its defense agreements with Saudi Arabia. Religious A»»»
Spanish royals make sensitive visit to tense Ceuta
CEUTA, Spain: Cheering crowds waving Spanish flags filled Ceuta on Tuesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made a diplomatically sensitive visit to the city following July’s migrant influx from Morocco. Their trip is the first royal visit since 2007, when a diplomatic crisis erupted with neighb»»»
US economists win Nobel for research helping policymakers navigate crises
Two American economists, Robert E. Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University, have won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on economic stabilisation. Their research helps policymakers and central banks better understand economic fluctuations, m»»»
Watch: Pakistan test-fires extended-range hypersonic missile
Fatah-2 missile designed to strike distant targets with high precision: ISPR Dubai: Pakistan has successfully test-fired an extended-range hypersonic ballistic missile, marking another development in the country’s missile programme as it seeks to strengthen its long-range strike capabilities. The P»»»
Normal Shipping No Longer Possible, Continue the Change Leader Says, Calls for Emergency Measures to Secure Oil Supplies
At a briefing at the National Assembly on Tuesday, in response to a question about the latest drone attacks on two ships in the Black Sea, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said: "Following the two attacks, it is clear that normal shipping in the Black Sea will no longer be possible, with a »»»
Over 7,200 Voting Machines Repaired, All 12,800 Expected Ready by Thursday for Presidential Election
More than 7,200 voting machines have already been repaired, and all 12,800 are expected to be ready by Thursday for the October 25 presidential election, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on Tuesday. She was speaking at the Cargo Partners warehouse where the machin»»»
Lucic: Telekom Srbija to get US operating licence in mid-November
BELGRADE - Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lucic said on Tuesday his company would obtain a US operating licence in mid-November and start operating as a mobile operator on the US market in December. "Telekom Srbija will launch a mobile operator via the AT&T network in December this year. We thought it»»»
‘I don’t have money’: Madurai influencer pleads for end to fake COD orders
A Diwali sweets request backfires as TVs and fridges arrive on COD An Instagram influencer from Madurai in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has appealed to pranksters to stop sending unwanted cash-on-delivery (COD) orders to his home after an online request for Diwali sweets led to a wave of»»»
Parliament Fails to Hold Extraordinary Sitting over Ognyan Atanasov Pardon Due to Lack of Quorum
Parliament did not sit on Tuesday due to a lack of quorum. Only 80 members of the 240-seat National Assembly registered at the second attempt to open an extraordinary sitting called at MPs’ request in connection with the pardon of drug dealer Ognyan Atanasov. They included three MPs from Progressiv»»»
InterCapital lists Poland-focused ETF on Bucharest Stock Exchange
InterCapital ETF, part of InterCapital Group, has listed its fifth exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), giving Romanian investors access to 30 of Poland’s largest and most liquid listed companies. The InterCapital POLAND WIG30TR UCITS ETF began trading on October 12 und»»»
Hackers raise supermarket fridge temperatures to 50°C in massive cyberattack
French retailers forced to discard fresh, frozen food after refrigeration systems hacked Hackers remotely raised refrigerator temperatures to as high as 50°C at hundreds of supermarkets across France, spoiling fresh and frozen food and prompting an investigation into the cyberattack. The attack, wh»»»
Orbán missing from Fidesz’s big 23 October event? Former president Áder to take the stage instead
Fidesz has announced that former president János Áder will speak at its 23 October commemoration of the 1956 Revolution in Budapest, alongside historian Mária Schmidt and parliamentary group leader János Bóka. Viktor Orbán is conspicuously absent from the announced line-up, raising questions about »»»
Russia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022
Russia said on Monday that European Union countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure fuelled tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm called for the bloc to »»»
PSD rules out support for technocratic or hybrid gov't
National leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that he will not support a technocratic government or a hybrid government made up of social-democratic and technocrat ...»»»
Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to stop militants from carrying out cross-border attacks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan urged Afghanistan’s Taliban government Monday to stop militants from using Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan, renewing a warning that the same armed groups could eventually threaten the Taliban’s own rule. Tensions between the neighbors have escalated amid repea»»»
Space available for mediation must be protected: Al Khulaifi
Geneva: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in the opening session of the Geneva Peace Forum yesterday. In his inaugural remarks, Al Khulaifi noted the importance of rules and standards governing mediation for peace,»»»
Qatar participates in Bahrain anti-trafficking forum
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour and Chair of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking H E Dr Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, is leading Qatar’s delegation to the seventh Government Forum on Combating Trafficking in Persons in the Middle East, which runs from 12 to 14 October in Bahrain. Held»»»
Minister of Public Health discusses cooperation with French Ambassador
Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met with Ambassador French to Qatar H E Arnaud Pescheux. The meeting focused on bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen it in the health sector.»»»
Qatar joins GCC talks on unified strategic food and medicine reserves
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has participated in GCC discussions on establishing a unified strategic storage system for food, medicines and other essential supplies, as part of efforts to strengthen regional integration and enhance food security. The meeting of undersecretaries of ministries responsible for »»»