From our special correspondent in Tel Aviv – Since 2023, Israel has experienced an unprecedented brain drain. With the October 27 legislative elections approaching, many graduates are considering leaving the country if the right-wing and far-right coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu »»»

A 14-year-old boy accused of killing his mother in Plovdiv sent photographs of her body and a recording of her cries for help to friends and classmates through Instagram group chats, according to details presented at a Plovdiv Appellate Court hearing reported by BNT, Radio Plovdiv, Plovdiv24.bg and»»»

Hungary’s government plans to cut state spending by HUF 1,465 billion (EUR 4 billion) in 2027 by eliminating wasteful expenditure, reforming public spending and reviewing contracts. Huge cuts in spending from the government Hungary’s Finance Minister András Kármán says the measures will help reduce»»»

Sonu Nigam addresses controversy, calls for unity before October 24 performance Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam has apologised to his Karnataka fans ahead of his Bengaluru concert on October 24, following renewed opposition over controversial remarks he made about the Pahalgam terror attack in Ap»»»

EXPLAINERSC affirms penalties for Palawan officials in Malampaya Fund irregularities MANILA: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Office of the Ombudsman can independently investigate alleged wrongdoing by government officials even while the Commission on Audit (COA) is examining the same transacti»»»

Romania ranks fourth out of 12 European countries in terms of purchasing small, affordable electronic products, yet it places last regarding the exclusive use of recycling or reuse solutions for them, according to the Fast Tech Consumer Study 2026, presented by two environmental organizations.Accor»»»

On Monday, the "Avram Iancu" International Airport in Cluj-Napoca reached the milestone of 3 million passengers recorded this year?a first for regional airports in Romania.According to a statement issued by the Cluj airport, this is an exceptional result?achieved for the fourth consecutive year?whi»»»

Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) MPs will not vote on the investiture of the Niculescu Cabinet, will not participate in the hearings of the selected ministers and parliamentary committees and is willing to support any motion of censure submitted by another party, AUR leaders announced on .»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi meeting with Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council of the Kingdom of Thailand H E Woranut Khongmuang (pictured) on the sidelines of Global Security Forum (GSF) yesterday. Al»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine concluded the last day of MENA Microbiome 2026 with a call to action for stronger collaborative efforts to translate microbiome discoveries into clinical applications to improve disease diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. The day’s official opening featured addre»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Minister of Justice and Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus H E Costas Fitiris and the accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum currently held in Doha. »»»

Doha: Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Mohsin Raza Naqvi affirmed that the State of Qatar plays an important role in diplomatic efforts to achieve peace, noting that Qatar has chosen to pursue dialogue while others have opted to side with particular»»»

Doha, Qatar: CNN will host the first Middle East edition of its Global Perspectives event series in Doha on October 29, bringing together international leaders, business executives, innovators and cultural figures to discuss the forces shaping the world. Held under the theme “The Invisible World”, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The strong and enduring friendship between Qatar and the Republic of Korea is rooted in decades of cooperation, shared achievements, and a commitment to supporting each other, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar H E Hong Jeepio said during his remarks at the Korean National Da»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the state visit by French President H E Emmanuel Macron to the State of Qatar on October 20-21 marks a significant milestone in the history of the strategic relations between the tw»»»

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has ratified Cabinet Decision No. (34) of 2026 concerning the organisation of selected administrative units within the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the definition of their mandates. The decision includes the establis»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will soon announce a new defence partnership with regional allies and a defence hub in the country, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani said at the Global Security Forum. Speaking in the open»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a momentous event celebrating the 209th AMU Sir Syed Day Commemoration on Friday, 16th October 2026, at the City Centre Rotana’s Almas Ballroom in Doha, the AMU Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) conferred its most prestigious accolade upon India’s renowned educator, Kha»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks in a heated presidential debate on Sunday, a week before a closely contested run-off. The rivals accused each other of lying and corruption while clashing over the economy, security and hea»»»

A 62-year-old German man has been arrested in Hungary on suspicion of stealing 22 gold bars worth more than HUF 13.6 million (approximately EUR 37,500) from a woman’s garden after she showed him exactly where they were buried. Gardener turned gold digger According to Hungarian police, the woman had»»»

InPost now lets Polish online retailers ship orders to pickup points in the Czech Republic and Slovakia through Packeta Group, without building a new integration. Merchants need only update their Global API connection, and courier delivery is also available. Shipments go to Z-BOX parcel lockers and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways and QNB Group have entered into a strategic global payments partnership that brings together the international reach and capabilities of two of Qatar’s most recognised institutions. The collaboration will integrate QNB’s payment acceptance expertise with Qatar Airways’ di»»»

Most Italians oppose aid to Ukraine in the conflict with Russia, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has said, as the country grapples with cost-of-living protests. “We are fully aware that the majority of our public opinion, also influenced from abroad, is opposed to aiding Ukraine,” he told the BBC i»»»

Doha, Qatar: With one month to go until the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, ticket sales are now live at www.roadtoqatar.qa, beginning with an exclusive presale period for Visa cardholders. General public sales will open on October 26, 2026. The tournament, taking place at the state-of-the-art Comp»»»

Hanoi: NASDAQ-listed Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast lost more than $1.2 billion from continuing operations in the second quarter even as sales soared, it said on Monday. Founder and former CEO Pham Nhat Vuong -- who handed the automaker's reins to his eldest son in September -- is Vietna»»»

RIYADH: Economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain extend beyond trade, encompassing significant investment and partnerships between the private sectors of both nations. Data from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry indicates that 1,640 enterprises involve Saudi partners, spanning»»»

The Lebanese government continues to make progress in combatting human trafficking but remains on Tier 2 in the latest global assessment by the U.S. Department of State. According to the Department of State report, state capacity to implement anti-trafficking policies was heavily strained by the re»»»

A shocking video showing two masked young people riding on top of a moving metro train in Budapest has circulated on social media, prompting a police investigation. The pair can be seen running between carriages as the train travels along Metro Line 2, in an illegal stunt that could easily have end»»»

Jewel of Joy spans 25,000 sq ft, conceived as a complete jewellery experience centre Dubai: Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, officially opened Jewel of Joy, the biggest jewellery showroom in the Middle East, at Dubai Gold District. The launch is a landmark milestone in the Group’s journe»»»

Bulgaria will seek to keep its budget deficit within the 3% limit, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said on BNT, adding that the final budget figures would depend on parliamentary discussions and subsequent revisions. Hristov also discussed plans to raise pensions by 8%, public sector salaries by »»»

“The technical pattern resembles that of last year, when the October correction was followed by a rally following the earnings reports. The macroeconomic context is different, however, because the war in the Middle East has brought inflation back to the fore, and the Fed raised interest rates in Se»»»

NEW YORK - The overall security situation in Kosovo-Metohija has remained stable but an institutional deadlock persisted, progress on implementation of the Brussels Agreement has remained limited and tensions between the Pristina authorities and local self-government authorities have been heightene»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he does not trust the Lebanese government in the issue of disarming Hezbollah, adding that the Israeli army will remain in the so-called security zone in south Lebanon. “No, I don't trust them to disarm Hezbollah,” Netanyahu told Israel’s Radi»»»

POLITICS Trud features an interview with political scientist Stoycho Stoychev, who predicts that incumbent President Iliana Iotova has an 80% chance of winning a run-off against Andrey Gurov, with a second round almost certain. Stoychev says Gurov and his running mate, Georgi Kandev, have already m»»»

By Staff, Agencies Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has acknowledged that convincing the public to support continued military assistance to Ukraine is becoming increasingly difficult, as opposition to arms supplies grows amid rising living costs and nationwide protests over government spendi»»»

Founded in the Netherlands by Pavlina Marinova, following 18 years at Oriflame, including leading the Romanian subsidiary as its General Manager, Pick N Dazzle entered the market with an online-first model at a time when e-commerce was still far less established in Romania. The company built its bu»»»

Tax group transactions get 24-month exemption; overseas invoice data storage now allowed Dubai: Businesses in the UAE will have more flexibility when switching to electronic invoicing, following new government changes that ease some of the requirements companies must follow. Get updated faster and »»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah chaired Qatar’s delegation participating via video conference in the sixth session of the Members’ Council of the International Dates Council, held yesterday, in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. The meeting was attended by a number o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The French Pavilion, bringing together 24 companies as the largest foreign delegation, will showcase advanced security and defence technologies at Milipol Qatar 2026 from October 20 to 22, highlighting France’s partnership with Qatar in cybersecurity, counterterrorism, critical infrast»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), participated in the 30th Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Post and Telecommunications, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Qatar’s delegation was led by Minister of Communicatio»»»

Cairo: Qatar will be the guest of honour at the 58th Cairo International Book Fair. Qatar’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States H E Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Thani received the guest-of-honour insignia on behalf of Qatar at the closing c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Republic of Guinea celebrated the 68th anniversary of its independence at Katara Cultural Village with an address by its Ambassador to Qatar, H E Thierno Abdoulaye Sow, who underlined the country’s historic role as the first independent French-speaking nation south of the Sahara an»»»

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday attended the General Assembly of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), held in Curacao with the participation of representatives of National Olympic Co»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance — who participated in negotiations with Iran over the summer — has defended President Donald Trump's Iran strategy, and said the Trump administration is looking for a "final firm commitment from the Iranians that they're not going to rebuild their nuclear program." In a»»»

Doha, Qatar: A Qatari business delegation, led by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), and Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, Board Member of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), recently visited southern France in the presence of H E Sheikh Ali bin J»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to make significant strides in global human development and quality of life, reflecting the nation’s commitment to comprehensive progress, an official said at the Qatar Population Day 2026 held yesterday. “Enhancing quality of life in the State of Qatar lies at the hear»»»

Doha, Qatar: The eighth Global Security Forum (GSF) opens in Doha today under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, bringing together senior officials and participants from over 100 countries to examine t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Malta to Qatar H E Maria Camilleri Calleja has said that building upon established political consultations and high-level exchanges, Malta and Qatar should strengthen institutional cooperation, facilitate business delegations and pursue agreements in priority sectors. “Ha»»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] has warned that any miscalculation by its adversaries would prompt a devastating response, with regional energy infrastructure and investments belonging to the aggressors within the reach of Iran»»»

CAIRO: The Houthis, Al-Qaeda and Daesh come from sharply different religious traditions. The Yemeni militia is rooted in a hard-line interpretation of Zaidi Shiism, while Al-Qaeda and Daesh emerged from extremist movements. Their doctrinal disagreements are profound, and they have fought each other»»»