Maritime Administration Inspects Sunken Container Ship, No Significant Environmental Impact Expected
Teams from the Maritime Administration Executive Agency have inspected the container ship CONTSHIP JET, which was hit by three maritime drones on Wednesday and subsequently sank, the Varna Regional Administration said. Following an assessment of the vessel’s condition, the experts informed Regional»»»
Far-right Israeli minister seeks arrest of Arab party leaders
Jerusalem: Israel’s far-right national security minister on Thursday called for the arrest of Israeli Arab leaders whose parties made strong gains in this week’s election, citing unproven accusations of foreign funding. Israel’s security agency Shin Bet “must order, already this morning, the arrest»»»
Bulgarian Firms Fined €310,000 Over Fake German ButterOpinions
The Administrative Court of Sofia Region has upheld first-instance sanctions totaling €310,000 against Klas Food and Alpha SD for misleading consumers by selling a product labeled “Deutsche Markenbutter” as cow's milk butter despite containing more than 95% palm fat, soybean oil, sunflower oil and »»»
US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes after elections
U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week's midterm elections in the United States — as well as the possibility that Iran will attempt to retaliate against them, according to two diplo»»»
Fuel, food and gold to cost more? World Bank warns of price surge
Global energy prices forecast to jump 32%, with food and metals also becoming costlier Dubai: Households in the UAE and around the world face renewed pressure from rising fuel, food and other essential costs as global commodity prices are forecast to jump 23 per cent in 2026, according to the World»»»
United States:Protesters Confront Trump Over Epstein During ...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s rally in Ohio was interrupted Wednesday by two separate protesters who raised questions about his reported ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The first interruption came just minutes into Trump’s remarks, when a protester shouted,»»»
United States:Report: Hegseth Removes Senior Pentagon Milita...
By Staff, Agencies US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military strategist at the Pentagon, from his position on the Joint Staff, The Hill reported Wednesday. According to the report, which cited two US officials familiar with the matter who spoke on condi»»»
United States:Fitch Warns US Fiscal Pressures Will Persist R...
By Staff, Agencies The United States is likely to face sustained fiscal pressures regardless of the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections, as rising entitlement spending and debt-servicing costs threaten to drive government debt higher, Fitch Ratings warned Wednesday. In a report, the credit ra»»»
Israelis await final election results as exit polls suggest no clear winner
Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some J»»»
US VP Vance contacts top Iran security official in a bid to revive peace talks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has contacted Iran's security chief in a bid to revive peace talks that could head off a renewed American assault on the Islamic republic, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Vance sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council,»»»
Australia considers Iron Dome-style missile shield
Discussions being held over the availability of the US Patriot missile defence system Sydney: Australia is considering purchasing missile interceptors developed for Israel’s Iron Dome as it seeks to rapidly build an air defence shield, officials said on Thursday. Citing rapid changes in warfare see»»»
Google launches Gemini 4 carbon to enhance cybersecurity
Washington, USA: Google has announced the launch of its new Gemini 4 Carbon AI model, with improvements in programming, complex task execution, and cybersecurity. Google said the new model topped the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index in its fifth edition, succeeding the Argon model that the co»»»
Americas...:Mexico’s Sheinbaum Rebukes France’s Le Pen Over ...
By Staff, Agencies Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday criticized French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen for her remarks about the “Mexicanization” of France, describing the French politician as misinformed and defending Mexico’s cultural values. “She is misinformed because the ‘M»»»
Canada and EU drop associate membership plan in bid to deepen ties
Canada and the European Union will pursue closer ties but have dropped a proposal for associate EU membership, according to a joint declaration ahead of Thursday’s summit in Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US, despite warnings from Donald Trump. Ca»»»
IRGC announces dowbning of MQ-1 drone east of Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hegseth fires Pentagon’s top military planner
No reason given for firing as Trump considers new Iran strikes Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defence official said Wednesday, the latest in a series of generals to be ousted and one that comes even as President Donald Trump is weighing r»»»
Food security is a concerted effort: IFFCO head
Domestic manufacturing, resilient supply chains work together to strengthen food security Founded in the UAE in 1975, IFFCO has grown into a multinational food and consumer goods group, employing 15,000 people across 95 operations in more than 50 countries. With manufacturing and distribution facil»»»
Hackers leak names of 41,000 US Homeland Security employees, group claims
Data reportedly exposes ICE personnel and officials overseeing covert operations Washington: A nonprofit news leak group said Wednesday it has published data on more than 41,000 employees of the US Department of Homeland Security, including those working on President Donald Trump's immigration enfo»»»
Hungary plans exit tax on wealthy people moving abroad – Who would pay?
Hungary’s new government has unveiled plans for a 15% exit tax on unrealised investment gains for wealthy individuals who move their tax residence abroad. The proposed measure, which could take effect on 1 January 2027, would mean some people face a tax bill even if they have not sold their investm»»»
New photovoltaic park to provide most of public lighting electricity in Sibiu City
The city of Sibiu will have a photovoltaic park in Dealul Daii, that will cover most of the energy usage for public lighting and will contribute to reducing the city's electricity spending.The contract for the design and execution of the ...»»»
How Flavio Bolsonaro escaped Brazil despite passport ban and flew to Miami
Brazil was left guessing as the defeated candidate made his way to Florida by private jet Flavio Bolsonaro's clandestine escape to the United States bewildered Brazil and triggered a frantic search for his whereabouts. The Supreme Court had ordered the son of jailed ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro to forf»»»
Energy transition is reshaping the jobs map: from electricians and engineers to data and cybersecurity specialists
This diversity can be seen in the positions currently promoted by companies taking part in Angajatori de TOP. PPC Romania is listing opportunities for energy engineers, electricians, grid connection and maintenance specialists, project management professionals, e-mobility, storage and renewable-ene»»»
Philippines explore UAE best practices to improve public service delivery
The week-long programme strengthens cooperation between the Philippines and the UAE Dubai: The Philippines is looking to learn from the UAE's government practices to improve public service delivery, with 27 Filipino government leaders taking part in a capacity-building programme focused on digital »»»
Flying from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah? Check today’s flight delays, cancellations and Saudi route updates
Winter travel surge sees UAE airport capacity rise despite flight cancellations UAE airports are seeing a rise in scheduled seat capacity ahead of the winter travel season, with more international services expected to return between late October and December. However, flight disruptions continue to»»»
Americas...:Bolsonaro Declares Himself Leader of Brazil afte...
By Staff, Agencies Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself the rightful leader of Brazil after arriving in the US. He fled the country following his election defeat to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, an ally of US President Donald Trump, landed in Miami, Florid»»»
Israeli occupation forces set up a checkpoint near the village of Al-Mansoura, south of Jenin - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets EU Special Representative for Gulf Region
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Thursday with the Special Representative of the European Union (EU) for the Gulf HE Luigi Di Maio, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting reviewed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the »»»
Qatar calls for women's participation in building sustainable peace
New York, USA: The State of Qatar affirmed that women’s participation should not remain merely a formal representation, but should be an actual, complete and pivotal participation in building sustainable peace. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by HE Permanent Representativ»»»
Dubai since the 1960s: Pakistani family’s home museum of old bills, rental papers and rare photos
Shaukat Rana Muhammad Rafi's sons are also carrying the legacy forward Time machines do not exist, except when someone spends a lifetime preserving the pieces of a world that has disappeared. They exist for those who choose to look: In old letters, photographs of places that no longer exist, electr»»»
Analysis: Next 6 to 12 months may bring higher polarization among companies
The next 6 to 12 months will deepen differences among companies in Romania, in conditions in which firms with a solid financial situation, sufficient cash and well controlled costs might take advantage of this period of time to win customers and market shares, while companies with high debts, low p»»»
GrECo: Risk management means having courage to transform risk into competitive advantage
Risk management means having the courage to make decisions in a changing world; it means having the courage to transform risk into a competitive advantage, stated Eduard Simionescu, General Manager of GrECo Romania, at a specialized event on Wednesday."Risk ...»»»
Syria stresses women’s role in peace and security at U.N. meeting in New York
New York, Oct, 29 (SANA) Syria has begun consultations to prepare a national action plan for U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, Nahla Othman, director of the Department of Expatriate and Refugee Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, said. In an»»»
Israelis await final election results
Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some J»»»
UDC to mark Qatar Sustainability Week 2026
Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, will participate in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, bringing together six environmental, educational and community-focused initiatives across its destinations from October 3»»»
‘Qatar has invested well in real estate and future’
Doha, Qatar: Participants in two panel discussions held as part of the fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum affirmed that Qatar has invested effectively in the real estate sector and in preparing for the future. Speaking at a panel discussion, Director of Licensing and Training Affairs at the Real Estate»»»
AHK Qatar convenes leading German financial institutions at World Investment Forum
Doha, Qatar: The German Industry and Commerce Office in Qatar (AHK Representative Qatar) hosted the side event ‘From Capital to Opportunity: German Financial Solutions for Global Investment’ at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026. The event was supported »»»
Rawabi Hypermarket launches ‘Let’s Grow Green’ campaign to promote sustainability
Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket has launched its “Let’s Grow Green – A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today” campaign at its Izghawa branch, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and supporting the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly its focus on environmental devel»»»
Perlita Gardens: A new residential lifestyle
United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is bringing together its residential portfolio at Cityscape Qatar 2026, highlighting two distinct offerings that reflect the evolving needs of homeowners and investors: Perlita Gardens, a new villa community at T»»»
Tasweer opens photographic exhibition at Bayt Al Wakrah
Doha, Qatar: Tasweer has opened "As the Image Unfolds – The Language of Athar" at Bayt Al Wakra, featuring new photographic works by Mohammed Fakhroo, Ghada Al Mawlawi and Raja Aderdor. Taking its title from the Arabic word athar, meaning traces or imprints, the exhibition runs until December 15, 2»»»
Commercial Bank receives excellence in leadership skills award
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank received the ‘Excellence Award for Leadership Skills Development’ at the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Awards 2026, organised by the Ministry of Labour. The awards were presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence of the State of»»»
Qatar key strategic partner in shaping energy sector future
Doha, Qatar: Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), H E Dr. Philip Mshelbila underlined role undertaken by the State of Qatar in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. He noted that Qatar serves as a key strategic partner in shaping the future of the energy sector, w»»»
United States:Obama Laughs off Trump Attacks: They Mobilize...
By Staff, Agencies Former US President Barack Obama, speaking at a Wednesday campaign rally in suburban Atlanta, offered a closing argument for Democrats in the final week of the midterm election campaign. “These are not serious people,” he said of Donald Trump and the Republican party. “And we’re »»»
Iran:WSJ: JD Vance Contacts Mohsen Rezaei to Revive US-Iran ...
By Staff, Agencies The Wall Street Journal reported that US officials unveiled that US Vice President JD Vance is communicating with Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, in an effort to revive peace negotiations. The contacts come as US President Donald Trump th»»»
Launch of Doha Global Investment Action Framework among key strategic outcomes of WIF 2026
Doha, Qatar: The ninth edition of the World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026 concluded yesterday in Doha, following three days of high-level discussions held from October 25 to 27, 2026. Hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), under the theme “Investing in the»»»
QSE welcomes Doha Investment’s expansion of Qatar’s Active Asset Management Initiative to QR5bn
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) welcomed the decision by Doha Investment to expand Qatar’s Active Asset Management Initiative from QR2.6bn to QR5bn. The initiative, launched in 2024, mandates established global and local asset managers to invest in Qatari listed equities. Four managers curr»»»
AlRayan Bank reports net profit of QR978m for nine months
Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank yesterday released its consolidated financial statements for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026 with net profit attributable to the equity holders of the bank of QR978m. Chairman of the Board H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani commented: “The Gro»»»
Still sweating? Why UAE summer refuses to leave as November approaches
October is ending, but lingering heat and humidity keep the summer feeling alive Dubai: As October draws to a close, summer still seems determined to overstay its welcome. Autumn has arrived on the calendar, but summer has not quite packed its bags. The calendar may say autumn, yet stepping outside»»»
French Ambassador hails alumni as vital bridge strengthening Qatar-France relations
Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of France H E Arnaud Pescheux has highlighted the vital role of graduates of French higher education institutions in strengthening bilateral relations between Qatar and France, describing them as essential bridges connecting the two countries across business, science, cultur»»»
Former Grand Slam winner Wawrinka ends tennis career
Paris: Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to tennis as he brought the curtain down on a decorated 24-year career following a first-round exit at the Basel Open on Tuesday. The 41-year-old Swiss announced earlier in the season that his last tournament as a professional would be the ATP 500-level event in hi»»»
Umm Wishah opens account with Al Beshariyah Cup win
Doha, Qatar: Umm Wishah produced an impressive late burst to claim the Al Beshariyah Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse, while jockeys Marco Casamento and Alberto Sanna and trainer Jassim Al Ghazali each celebrated two victories at the meeting yesterday. The four-year-old filly came from behind to win the»»»