Former economy minister Márton Nagy and his delegation reportedly chartered a private aircraft for the 88-kilometre journey between Brussels and Bruges, as well as for their wider trip, which cost HUF 12.5 million of taxpayer money, according to documents uncovered during an internal ministerial re»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris called the October 7 attacks a "horrible act of terrorism" that brought Palestinians "only destruction", while warning of an "expansionist" Israeli government. He also said that the economic fallout from the Iran war is already "ha»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Uralvagonzavod, one of Russia's largest tank manufacturers, on its 90th anniversary, praising its role in supplying the armed forces with modern military equipment. "You clearly and promptly fulfill state defense orders, create modern military and spec»»»

Damascus, Oct. 9 (SANA) The second TEXPO International Technology and Innovation Exhibition opened Thursday at the Damascus Fairgrounds, bringing together more than 120 local and international companies across 29 technology-related sectors. Organized by Glovent under the sponsorship of the Ministry»»»

Bulgaria’s postal services market is worth EUR 500 million, with 87 operators providing services, the Ministry of Transport and Communications press centre said on Friday on the occasion of World Post Day, observed on October 9. This year’s theme is “One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities.” Tra»»»

Protesters burned and trampled on the Russian national flag outside the Russian Cultural Center in Sofia on October 8 during a demonstration against Russia’s war, according to reports by Maritsa and BULPHOTO. The rally, held under the slogan “No to the Russian War,” took place outside the center at»»»

The top trade envoys for China and the European Union were wrapping up two days of talks Friday aimed at calming escalating tensions over growing imbalances between the two giant economies. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic traveled to Beijing saying it was crucial that the negotiations deliver "tangib»»»

The USS Lincoln docked in California on Thursday ending a record deployment of 265 days of uninterrupted time at sea marked by reports of deteriorating conditions onboard. Crew members were reunited with family they had not seen in nearly a year after their mission was prolonged by the war in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour (MoL) H E Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al Thani met separately yesterday with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) H E Dr. Ruba Jaradat, and Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is observing Global Ergonomics Month throughout October, promoting safer work environments, preventing musculoskeletal disorders and reducing workplace risks. This year’s campaign, themed “It’s Global Ergonomics Month 2026. A perfect time to p»»»

Parliament approved the country’s territorial reform early Friday, with Socialist Party lawmaker Erion Braçe voting in favor despite days of public criticism of the proposed changes. Braçe had emerged as one of the most closely watched figures ahead of the vote, repeatedly questioning whether the n»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated in the proceedings of the 12th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Labour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, held in Bahrain yesterday. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri. Their Excellencies the Ministe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Nigerian community in Qatar has celebrated the country’s 66th Independence Day with a colourful gathering in Doha, bringing together members of the diplomatic corps, Nigerian community leaders and friends of Nigeria to commemorate the anniversary and showcase the country’s rich cul»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Migrant Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Labour Hamad Faraj Dalmouk, met separately with Assistant Deputy Minister for Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Eng. Faisal Al-Dhafyan, Assistant»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar participated in a meeting of the Committee of GCC Ministers of Social Affairs and Social Development, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination on social development issues across the Gulf. Qatar was represented at the m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is reinforcing a culture of quality in higher education by moving beyond compliance with accreditation requirements to measuring the actual outcomes and impact of education on students, institutions and society, Minister of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) H E Lolwah bint R»»»

Supreme Court simplifies foreign divorce recognition for Filipinos, aiding OFWs MANILA — The Supreme Court has relaxed evidentiary requirements for Filipinos seeking Philippine recognition of foreign divorces, removing a major procedural hurdle for spouses who previously had to prove both the divor»»»

USS Lincoln returns home after grueling Gulf mission and crew challenges The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier whose lengthy deployment in the Gulf supporting President Donald Trump's war on Iran sparked fears for its huge crew's welfare, arrived back in its home port Thursday. Families of s»»»

Socialist Party lawmaker Erion Braçe has raised strong reservations about Albania’s proposed territorial reform, arguing that the draft fails to deliver meaningful decentralization and a genuine transfer of power to local government. Speaking in Parliament, Braçe said many of the powers presented a»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation on Thursday signed a cooperation agreement establishing the general framework for the operation and support of Assalam School in Qatar. The agreement aims to enhance education opportunities for»»»

LISBON: Portugal will decide on a replacement of its aging fleet of F-16 jet fighters based on national interests and is seriously considering the US offer of F-35s along with other options, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said on Thursday after meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in ⁠Lisbon. P»»»

Outreach events part of two nationwide community campaigns in India linked to PM Modi Dubai: From free legal advice and health awareness sessions for workers to tree plantation drives and a blood donation camp, the Indian Consulate in Dubai has taken its community outreach well beyond its own premi»»»

On October 6, drones struck two commercial vessels inside Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, roughly 70 nautical miles off the coast near Cape St. Atanas and the town of Byala. It was the first attack of its kind recorded there. The Togolese-flagged vessel suffered severe structur»»»

Tunis, Oct.8 (TAP) - The key issues related to the implementation of the Eectronic Common Technical Document (e-CTD) by pharmaceutical manufacturers took centre stage at a seminar organised Thursday in Tunis by the Tunis Chamber of Commerce and...»»»

Khyber Line, Pakistan: Punching the air and roaring in unison, ecstatic crowds joined a growing demonstration on Wednesday in support of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, an opposition show of force that authorities had sought to avert. Supporters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (P»»»

The Nerekhta-E is a robot of many talents. Its modular design lets it serve as a scout, a gun platform against ground and aerial threats, or a medevac vehicle for wounded troops. Key features:Arms: 12.7mm machine gun, plus a 30mm automatic grenade launcher or anti-tank guided missilesMax speed: 20 »»»

The European Union is bracing for a confrontation with China as a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day heightens anxiety over potential job losses and pushes the bloc's political leaders to take a more aggressive approach toward its second-largest trading partner. The European Commission's top »»»

Schneider Electric has published new research finding that AI-enabled buildings can cut whole-building energy use by up to 22% against traditional controls. The research highlights annual utility savings as $13,600 to $49,300 per building at current commercial rates, helping organizations reduce op»»»

Fresh cuts hit customer service and selling partner services teams in the US, India and UK Dubai: Amazon confirmed on October 7 that it had cut a small number of jobs, mainly in its Stores unit, which oversees the main e-commerce website. The layoffs came during Prime Big Deal Days, which ran on Oc»»»

India rejects Musk’s claims, says satellite internet approval process is fair Dubai: Elon Musk has accused unnamed Indian business interests of blocking the launch of his satellite internet service, Starlink, in the country to protect their market dominance, prompting a response from the Indian gov»»»

Doha, Qatar: The recognition of teachers on World Teachers’ Day has renewed their motivation to continue educating and shaping future generations, with honourees saying the lasting impact they leave on students remains the greatest reward of the profession. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sideline»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth edition of the Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference & Exhibition 2026 concluded yesterday after two days of discussions, exhibitions and workshops highlighting innovative approaches to recycling, waste management, sustainability and the development of a circular econom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah honoured Mohammed Islam, a worker at General Cleanliness Department, in recognition of his distinguished participation in the opening ceremony of the Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference & Exhibition 2026. I»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured a group of scholars, researchers and intellectuals who participated in the second edition of the “Quran and Human Knowledge” Conference and the “Kitab Al Ummah” Forum, recognising their contributions to enriching academic dialogue »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) welcomed Minister for Social and Family Development of the Republic of Singapore H E Masagos Zulkifli, and his accompanying delegation to the Innovation Lab, where they were introduced to some of the Lab’s key initiatives and pr»»»

COMMENTUAE fintech market could top $5bn by 2029 as regulation and digital rails mature For years, the UAE’s fintech story was framed around start-ups, funding rounds and the rise of digital payments. That chapter is not over, but the story has become far more significant. Sign up for our daily bus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai received Italy’s Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy H E Adolfo Urso in the presence of Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar H E Paolo Toschi and senior officials from both si»»»

Doha, Qatar: Armenia’s 35th Independence Day was marked in Doha yesterday, with the country highlighting its history, commitment to freedom, development and growing relations with Qatar. The event, held at The Ritz-Carlton Doha, was attended by Minister of Labour H E Dr Ali bin Saeed bin Smaikh Al »»»

Retailers in Bulgaria will have to let customers buy food using their own boxes and containers from February 12 next year, instead of requiring store-provided packaging, bTV reported. The change will give consumers the option to bring personal containers, but it will not require everyone to do so. »»»

- Five new Toyota and Lexus models debut at Al Abdulghani Motor Show - Three fully electric models introduced, including Toyota’s first fully electric vehicle in Qatar - Four-day showcase brings the new Toyota and Lexus line-up closer to customers in Qatar - Expanded electric offering supports Qata»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri held separate meetings with several labour ministers and senior officials participating in the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility, which was held in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Dialogue was held under the theme “From Comm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first session on international cooperation and cooperation in multilateral forums was held yesterday via video conference as part of the Strategic Dialogue sessions between Qatar and Belgium. The Qatari side was chaired by Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al-Suwaidi, the Assigned with the du»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the re-awarding of delayed infrastructure projects, with the remaining eight projects re-awarded to new contractors, in preparation for the resumption of work. This follows the resumption of work on 13 projects since April 2025. As part of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani yesterday honoured 80 teachers from government schools in recognition of their distinguished careers and contributions to education at a ceremony marking World Teachers’ Day. Held under the them»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday urged Western nations to return to what he called their civilisational roots and ensure the West "maintains its place at the head of the world" in a speech delivered against the backdrop of the Acropolis in Athens. The top US diplomat called on Europe »»»

QNA Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is marking Global Ergonomics Month throughout October, with a campaign focused on creating safer workplaces, preventing musculoskeletal disorders and improving employee wellbeing and performance. This year’s international campaign encourages worke»»»

Liaqat Nawaz Malik Doha Halqa-e-Ahbab, Qatar recently organised a special “Back to School” programme across dual locations in Al Khor and Al Wakra, welcoming children into the new academic year with fresh minds, renewed confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning. The engaging initiative b»»»

RIYADH: When Sven Otto Littorin arrived in Saudi Arabia in 2017, he witnessed a country at the beginning of Vision 2030. Nearly a decade later, the former Sweden minister of employment has turned those experiences into a book documenting the Kingdom’s transformation. In “Kingdom in Motion” publishe»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s state petroleum company said on Wednesday that an oil pipeline in the country’s northeast was damaged in a “sabotage attack,” the third such incident in recent weeks. Years of civil war before the fall of longtime ruler Bashar Assad in late 2024 devastated Syria’s oil, gas and ele»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Julian Jackson, the British historian, author and Emeritus Professor of Modern French History at Queen Mary University of London. His biography of Charles de Gaulle laid the foundation for France's two-part biopic, "De Gaulle: Résistance". And on the heels of t»»»