China on Wednesday said it will buy 200 Boeing jets and seek an extension of a trade truce struck with the US that is set to expire this November. The statement marked Beijing's first confirmation of the Boeing order, though it did not elaborate on the types of planes China would buy. If finalized,»»»

Iraq’s massive tax embezzlement scandal - widely known as the “Heist of the Century” - has resurfaced with a dramatically higher estimated value of 8 trillion Iraqi dinars (about $5 billion), nearly double the amount originally announced when the scandal first erupted in October 2022. The new figur»»»

Cooperation between Romania and the People's Republic of China creates opportunities for developing agriculture, attracting investment and exchanging best practices, acting Agriculture Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Tanczos Barna said on Tuesday, as he met at the Ministry of Agriculture with H.»»»

Romania has emerged as one of Europe's most attractive destinations for foreign investment, climbing significantly in the latest PwC Global CEO Survey 2026 rankings alongside Poland as a leading regional market for international investors.According to the report, Romania rose from 13th to 9th place»»»

Romania's economy can overcome current imbalances only by abandoning the model based on consumption financed by loans and by accelerating the absorption of European funds, including those from the PNRR, argues economic consultant Adrian Negrescu."Romania must give up the steroids of debt-based cons»»»

National Bank of Romania (BNR) Governor Mugur Isarescu on Tuesday rejected claims that the central bank had artificially maintained the exchange rate, saying developments in international reserves supported this view and stressing that market interventions had in fact been much smaller than a year »»»

National Bank of Romania (BNR) Governor Mugur Isarescu believes that a technocratic prime minister is not necessarily a solution, underscoring that political experience and credibility are essential to exercise this position."Not necessarily [that a technocratic prime minister is a solution]. I was»»»

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has revised upwards its inflation forecast for the end of 2026 to 5.5%, from the previous estimate of 3.9%, and anticipates that inflation will reach 2.9% by the end of 2027, according to data BNR Governor Mugur Isarescu presented on Tuesday."Regarding the forecas»»»

The fall of Romania's Government and the deterioration of the macroeconomic context point out significant risks for the multiannual efforts of the country's fiscal consolidation, the fiscal evaluation agency Fitch Ratings points out in a report released on Monday. The agency reminds that in the neg»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) is calling on the Social Democratic Party (PSD) to put forward a proposal for the prime minister office or to acknowledge its inability to govern Romania."The National Liberal Party calls on the PSD to take responsibility for resolving the political crisis it has pl»»»

Social Democratic Party (PSD) Chairman Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that he had told President Nicusor Dan that, in the end, his party could gather a parliamentary majority, but that this majority did not meet the criteria required by the head of state.Grindeanu was asked whether President Nicuso»»»

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu was awarded the European Order of Merit, a distinction established by the European Parliament to mark the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration. The award recognizes personalities who have made a significant contribution to promoting Europe»»»

Oana Toiu, the acting foreign minister, was asked at a press conference if there were concrete data about president Nicusor Dan's visit to the United States. “There is a clear decision between Romania and the United States about a meeting between the two presidents. As you know, president Donald Tr»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the completion of the necessary procedures for the entry into force of the Agreement and Administrative Arrangement in the field of social security between Romania and the United States of America, upon the receipt, on Tuesday, of the Note Verbale by which »»»

Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu said on Tuesday during a press briefing that Romania is the Eastern Flank state that has recorded the highest number of drone incidents, given its proximity to the war in Ukraine.Asked about discussions held with European partners at the Foreign Affairs Co»»»

Romania's National Defence Ministry (MApN) and NATO confirmed on Tuesday that a Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jet deployed to Lithuania as part of NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission in the Baltic states shot down a drone that had entered the Estonian airspace.According to the Romanian Defence M»»»

Russia and China have reached agreements on an important energy issue, Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said. "We discussed many different issues — a great many. Among them, a promising project in the energy sector. And there are interesting developments in other areas as well," Ushakov told a Russian journ»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targets the outskirts of the towns of Kfra and Haris in southern Lebanon 20-05-2026 09:3»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim once again proved his class on the international stage after winning the men’s high jump title at the inaugural Asian Jumps Championships in Chongqing, China, yesterday. The Asian record holder cleared 2.23m to secure the gold medal, marking his highest clearance »»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met yesterday, separately, with Ambassador of Georgia to the State of Qatar H E Varlam Avaliani and Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the State of Qatar H E Juha Mustonen. During the two meetings, bilateral cooperati»»»

There are places in Bucharest that were not built from scratch, but carefully transformed, preserving the layers of what they once were. The CARO estate is one of them. Spanning five hectares of greenery, with direct access to Tei Lake and located in one of the city’s key business areas, CARO bring»»»

Strasbourg, France: EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc’s nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done by July 4. The 27-nation bloc struck an accord with Wash»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that if he got the opportunity to speak to US President Donald Trump he would say China was undermining peace and causing tensions in the region and that nobody has the right to “annex” the island. A conversation between the two presidents has»»»

Two people were killed and 19 injured in Russia attacks on Ukraine overnight, local officials said on Wednesday, while Ukraine sent drones to strike industrial areas in central Russia.In Ukraine, two people were dead and six injured after Russia hit the southeastern city of Dnipro with missiles, dr»»»

A new Progressive Bulgaria MP, Mesut Rushid, was sworn in at the start of the plenary session on Wednesday. He is taking Ilin Dimitrov’s seat in Parliament while Dimitrov serves as Minister of Tourism. “Starting today, we will vote and register using biometrics,” announced Parliament Chair Mihaela »»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices eased on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ​again asserted the war with Iran will end “very quickly,” though investors remain wary about the outcome of peace talks ‌amid continued disruptions to Middle East supply from the conflict. Brent crude oil futures fell 88 cent»»»

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ​on Wednesday said Israel had arrested South Korean nationals in international waters, calling ‌the action “way ‌out of ​line”. In ‌a ⁠cabinet ​meeting, Lee ⁠said the South Korean citizens had been detained for reasons not ⁠valid under international ‌law,»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) Mohammed Issa Al-Fadala has said that Qatar’s strong showing at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026, where the athletics team topped the standings with 34 medals, including 12 gold, 13 silver and nine bronze, was the result of coordinated work,»»»

Scientists have spotted two humpback whales that made separate, record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil. The whales were identified by their distinctive tail markings at the two locations about 9,000 miles (14,500 kilometers) apart. They traveled in opposite directions and journeyed »»»

Hezbollah threatened on Tuesday to attack any armed force that coordinates with Israel if such a force were ever created. The warning came ahead of a planned security meeting between Lebanese and Israeli military representatives in Washington on May 29, even though Lebanese officials insist that no»»»

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it was withdrawing some 5,000 troops from Europe. File Photo by Sgt. Stephen P. Perez/U.S. Army/UPI | License Photo May 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. military announced it is withdrawing thousands of troops from Europe and delaying the deployment of thousands »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: A Hezbollah explosive-laden drone equipped with fiber optic technology exploded inside a building where the Israeli army was»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has acquired participating interests in three exploration blocks offshore the Oriental Republic of Uruguay from BG International Limited, a subsidiary of Shell. Under the agreements, QatarEnergy has acquired an 18% interest in block “OFF-4”, while Shell held 32%, and APA Co»»»

Traffic on Ala-Buka—Kerben road has been temporarily restricted due to damage to the bridge. The Ministry of Transport and Communications’ press service reported. Water washed out the approaches to the bridge on both sides at the 23rd kilometer of the road. Due to this, temporary traffic restrictio»»»

Mbabane: Prime Minister of Eswatini H E Russell Mmiso Dlamini met with Acting Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Qatar in Eswatini, Rashid bin Mohammed Isa Al Khulaifi. The meeting discussed bilateral and cooperation relations. The Prime Minister of Eswatini affirmed his country’s appreciation for»»»

Doha, Qatar: The development concept has undergone significant transformations globally, said President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB) and Secretary-General of the National Planning Council (NPC), H E Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. Dr. Al Khalifa ad»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari shooters excelled at the Lusail International Shooting Range, bagging three gold and four silver medals as the hosts added nine more medals at the GCC Games Doha 2026 yesterday. The hosts’ medals tally rose to 119, including 43 gold, 44 silver and 32 bronze medals. Saudi Arabia »»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has issued a marine warning for Wednesday, forecasting strong winds and high seas offshore from noon, along with strong winds during the daytime inshore. The warning is expected to remain in effect through the weekend. According to the daily weather report, the c»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste HE Dr Jose Ramos-Horta, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

The mental well-being of three elephants in a zoo in South Africa is the subject of an unusual court case, with animal welfare groups saying they are depressed and should be moved to a larger conservation park where they can be happy. The case this week will ask a South African court to decide if t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of People’s Republic of China to Qatar, H E Cao Xiaolin has said that Qatar-China relations are at their best in history, with enormous potentials and broad prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. On regional tension, he said that the regiona»»»

British consumer price inflation slowed to 2.8% in April from 3.3% in March, according to official figures published on Wednesday. Economists polled by Reuters had mostly expected inflation to soften to 3.0%, in large part due to the big increases in utility and other regulated prices in April last»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Haaretz, citing Israeli military sources: We were surprised by Trump’s statements that he was hours away from launching an attack on Iran 2»»»

Work to pump out water and clean up residential areas affected by heavy rainfall has been fully completed in Aravan district of Osh region. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the ministry, on the previous day, May 19, at approximately 10:30 p.m., in Dos»»»

DUBAI: In the early stages of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, officials explored a plan to reinstall former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, according to US sources qouted by the New York Times. The proposal, developed by the Israeli’s, included a high-risk strike intended to free Ahmadine»»»

Starbucks Korea's chief executive has been sacked over a campaign perceived as referring to a bloody historical incident, according to BBC. The promotion, which used the English words “Tank Day,” was for Starbucks Korea’s Tank Series drink tumblers touted to have “spacious volume” for a large amoun»»»

Torrential rain and floods hit parts of China this week, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate, state media reported. State broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday five deaths and 11 people missing in Shimen County of Hunan province in central China after rai»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched one of its largest Hajj medical operations in Saudi Arabia, deploying hundreds of health care workers and expanding medical infrastructure to support pilgrims facing extreme summer heat and rising infection risks during this year’s pilgrimage. The operation comes as»»»

Architecture and Urban Development Client : General Authority for Health Insurance Address : Kafr El Sheikh Branch Tender : Supply of maintenance works of the building and its units for the two years 2016/2017 & 2017/2018 Tender documents : EGP1,000 Tenders to be submitted in two envelopes (technic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the availability of its Eidiya ATM service starting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at various convenient locations around Qatar. It announced that a total of 52 ATMs will be available at 10 locations, allowing users to withdraw Qatari Riyal bills of 5»»»