UDST hosts ‘Student Symposium on Innovation and Enterprise’
Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the 2026 Student Symposium on Innovation and Enterprise at its campus in Doha, under the organisation of the UDST Capstone Committee. UDST President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi said, “Symposiums such as this reflect the core of UDS»»»
Smokers urged to take advantage of available services to help them quit smoking
DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has called on smokers to take advantage of the services it offers to help them overcome this harmful habit. These services are available through smoking cessation clinics located in several of its health centers, which provide modern facilities to as»»»
UDC concludes season of community and lifestyle activations across The Pearl and Gewan Islands
Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC) recently concluded a vibrant series of seasonal activations and community experiences across its master developments at The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, further reinforcing the destinations’ positioning as integrated waterfront environments centered a»»»
Israel's Netanyahu Ordered Military to Attack Targets in Beirut's Southern Suburbs
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday ordered the military to attack targets in the Lebanese capital Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh. "Following repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon by the terrorist group Hezbollah and the attacks against »»»
F-16 Jets and Military Helicopters to Fly Low Over Plovdiv During HEMUS Demo
Low-altitude military flights will be visible over Plovdiv between June 1 and June 5, as Bulgaria prepares a series of demonstrations linked to the HEMUS 2026 defense exhibition program. The displays will include F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, Mi-17 helicopters, and AS 532 AL “Cougar” helicopters, wit»»»
Saudia plans 12 new aircraft deliveries in 2026 amid major fleet expansion drive
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia will receive 12 new aircraft throughout 2026 as the airline continues expanding its fleet to support international growth, tourism demand and network connectivity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said the new d»»»
Why GCC asset management will continue its rapid ascent
The recent disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East is a stark reminder that diversification sits at the heart of any resilient, long-term portfolio. The same principle applies at the macro level: diversification is critical to understanding both the value and the potential of the Gulf’»»»
Hungarian bus crash in Czechia leaves 12 injured
A Hungarian-registered bus crash in Czechia left at least 12 people injured on Sunday after a coach with Hungarian licence plates collided with a passenger car in the country’s south. According to the report, around 30 people were travelling on the bus at the time of the collision. Eight bus passen»»»
PHCC launches campaign to promote oral health for elderly
Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation, represented by the Preventive Health Directorate, has announced the launch of the “Ahlan for Oral Health 2026” campaign yesterday. The campaign aims to promote oral health among older adults in Qatar and ensure their integration into comprehensive healt»»»
Qatar Hajj Mission to return home today after exceptional pilgrimage season
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Hajj Mission is set to return to the country today following the successful completion of an exceptional Hajj season that saw all Qatari pilgrims return safely after performing the pilgrimage in an atmosphere of security, comfort and comprehensive care. The mission’s return comes»»»
Two Syrians Accused of Torture on Trial in Austria
An ex-Syrian general and a former senior Syrian police officer go on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of torturing opponents of the now-deposed regime of Bashar al-Assad. State prosecutors in Vienna said in a statement the two were accused "of having, on numerous occasions, ordered or failed to o»»»
Israel’s Netanyahu orders military to attack targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday ordered the military to attack targets in the Lebanese capital Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh. “Following repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon by the terrorist group Hezbollah and the attac»»»
Dubai gold prices stay flat despite Middle East tensions — what buyers should know
Dubai: Dubai’s gold prices were largely unchanged on Monday as global markets weighed intensifying Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and a stronger US dollar, all of which are shaping investor sentiment toward safe-haven assets. In Dubai, 24K gold held steady at Dh547.50 per gram, unchanged f»»»
U.S. and Iran trade new strikes over weekend - UPI.com
Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System drones are positioned on the tarmac at a base in the U.S. Central Command operating area. CENTCOM said it conducted "self-defense strikes" targeting Iran over the weekend. File Photo Courtesy U.S. Central Command/Department of Defense/UPI June 1 (UPI) -- The U»»»
Ukraine Marks International Children’s Day by Killing Child — Russian MFA Spox
Ukraine's anti-values is a demonstration of its openly terrorist nature and the rejection of civilizational value standards, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik, commenting on a UAV strike on Genichesk, Kherson Region. "The Kiev regime deliberately promotes anti-value»»»
Al Khor Family Park hosts free-flight parrot show on Eid
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by Al Khor and Al Thakhira Municipality, organised Qatar’s first-ever free-flight parrot show at Al Khor Family Park as part of the Eid Al-Adha celebrations, offering visitors a unique blend of entertainment and education. The show featured the»»»
A Bachelor’s in Rare Earths? In China, There Are Schools for That
Every year, several hundred young adults head to the steppes of northern China to learn about rare earths at schools like the Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology. After completing undergraduate study, they may venture a few kilometers up the six-lane Rare Earths Street in Baotou, wh»»»
Cristian Popa (BNR) Explains ROBOR Evolution Amid Inflation Surge
The ROBOR index has, over the past 30 years, generally remained close to the key interest rate, fluctuating within the corridor between the central bank’s deposit and lending facilities, and its evolution must be analyzed in correlation with the macroeconomic context and market liquidity, said on T»»»
Tax Audits Add €131M in Transfer Pricing Claims
The Romanian National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) announced that it audited 152 taxpayers between June 2025 and April 2026, establishing additional tax obligations totaling 655 million lei following transfer pricing inspections. Between June 2025 and May 2026, ANAF reviewed intra-group »»»
Allianz Research: Romania, 10.6% growth in the insurance market in 2025
World: Global premium pool expanded by +7.1% in 2025 – an increase of EUR456bn Romania: Strong growth of +10.6% – P&C and life drive expansion Outlook: Private protection remains a structurally growing need ensuring solid global growth of +5.3% per year ...»»»
OTP Bank and ING Bank Romania funds Sun Plaza shopping center with €100 million
OTP Bank and ING Bank Romania have financed Sun Plaza shopping center in Bucharest, a flagship retail asset within CPI Property Group’s portfolio, with €100 million. The financing was structured as a club deal, with OTP Bank and ING Bank each participating in equal shares. Global law firm Dentons h»»»
AAFBR: Romania has lowest financial intermediation in EU
Romania currently has the smallest banking sector size relative to GDP in both the region and the European Union, and financial intermediation remains below the European average, said the vice president of the Association of Financial and Banking Analysts of Romania (AAFBR), Daniela Ropota, at a sp»»»
Budget deficit falls to 1.17pct of GDP four months into 2026
The budget deficit fell in the first four months of this year by 1.75 percentage points compared with the same period last year, reaching 1.17% of the GDP, compared with 2.92% of the GDP in the January-April 2025 period, according to data the Finance Ministry (MF).'The execution of the consolidated»»»
Minutes of the monetary policy meeting of the National Bank of Romania Board on 15 May 2026
Published on: 27.05.2026 The National Bank of Romania Board members present at the meeting: Mugur Isarescu, Chairman of the Board and Governor of the National Bank of Romania; Leonardo Badea, Vice Chairman of the Board and First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania; Cosmin Marinescu, Boa»»»
Israel army says soldier killed in south Lebanon fighting
The Israeli army announced that one of its soldiers had been killed on Monday in fighting in southern Lebanon, bringing to 26 the number of Israeli military deaths since early March. Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati, 20, "fell in combat in southern Lebanon", the army said in a brief statement. In total»»»
Israel PM says ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday said they had ordered strikes on the Dahieh suburb of Beirut. "In light of the repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon by the terrorist organization Hezbollah and the attacks on our cities and citizens, Pr»»»
France and allies intercept sanctioned Russian oil tanker in Atlantic
France and its partners intercepted a Russian oil tanker circumventing sanctions in the Atlantic over the weekend, President Emmanuel Macron said in a social media post on Monday. The Tagor was detained Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, the Fre»»»
Macron eyes billions in AI investment at 'Choose France' summit
French President Emmanuel Macron hosts his annual "Choose France" investment summit on Monday with foreign investors already pledging billions of dollars of capital for AI and data projects. The conference could also see announcements on rare earth investments in France. France holds a foreign»»»
On This Day, June 1: Lafayette Square protesters cleared for Trump church photo-op - UPI.com
On June 1, 2020, law enforcement officers cleared protesters from Lafayette Square near the White House using tear gas and other tactics to allow President Donald Trump to walk to St. John's Episcopal Church to pose for a photo while holding a Bible. 1 of 6 | On June 1, 2020, law enforcement office»»»
Qatar Airways Cargo transports over 1.43 million tonnes of air freight in 2025-26
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo played a central role during the 2025/26 financial year in the Group’s financial and operational performance. A key enabler of global trade, Qatar Airways Group’s air cargo business maintained its position as the world’s leading air cargo carrier, combining scale wi»»»
French Museum Reports Theft of Arty Banana
A museum in eastern France on Sunday reported to police the theft of a banana that forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan. The missing fruit -- which was taped to a wall to form the provocative work by Cattelan called "Comedian" -- was noticed »»»
Oil Rises as US and Iran Trade Strikes, Israel Moves Further into Lebanon
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday after Iran and the US traded strikes and Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Tehran-backed Hezbollah group. US crude futures rose $2.29 or 2.62% to $89.65 a barrel as of 0436 GMT. Brent futures rose $2.05 or 2.25% to $93.1»»»
US bombs Iranian military sites, Kuwait intercepts drones: What we know so far
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military strikes despite ongoing negotiations aimed at extending a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor. The latest escalation saw US forces target Iranian military facilities, while Kuwait reported intercepting»»»
Aoun says Lebanon facing 'vicious Israeli aggression'
President Joseph Aoun said Monday that Lebanon was facing "a vicious and reprehensible Israeli aggression", after Israel stepped up its offensive against Hezbollah with the capture of the medieval Beaufort Castle. Aoun condemned the Israeli offensive in a post on X and pledged to "work to end the s»»»
GCC ramps up water investments as groundwater extraction falls 3%
RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council countries reduced annual groundwater extraction by 3 percent over the past nine years while increasing reliance on renewable water sources, according to a report issued by the GCC Statistical Center. The findings underscore the region’s growing investment in wat»»»
Ronaldo’s unfinished World Cup business
Doha, Qatar: For nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has built a career defined by records, trophies and unforgettable moments. Yet despite dominating club football, one achievement still eludes him - the FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese maestro is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in »»»
Israeli Army: 26 officers and soldiers killed, 1,180 injured in southern Lebanon since March 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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World Cup 2026 set for record scale as football enters new era
Doha, Qatar: As the countdown enters its final 10 days, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is moving into its final phase of preparation. Hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19, the tournament will break new ground as the first 48-team edition, making it the biggest World C»»»
Romania and Argentina are strengthening their dialogue in the agricultural sector
Romania ensures approximately 3.2% of the agricultural production of the European Union, percentage which may be improved significantly if the fragmentation of the agricultural producers would not represent a brake in the development of the sector, says the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and I»»»
Eurostat: Romanians are among the Europeans who work the most hours per week
The average working week for the full-time and part-time employees of the European Union, aged between 20 and 64, at the main job was 35.9 hours in 2025 down from 36.9 hours in 2015, according to data published by Eurostat.According to those data, among the member states, the longest working weeks »»»
The Romanian Defense Industry Association is calling for an urgent review of defense procurement procedures
The Romanian Defense Industry Association – ROMDEF is calling for an urgent review of defense procurement procedures, after a drone dropped in Galati, the night of Thursday to Friday, causing a fire on the roof of a building of residences and hurting two people.'ROMDEF is calling for an urgent revi»»»
Patients Find Help with Therapy Donkeys at Psychiatric Hospital Near Paris
Therapy donkeys are helping patients with mental health conditions recover in a psychiatric hospital unit outside Paris that's unique to France. The 19th century farm buildings and wooded surroundings are a haven within the Ville-Evrard hospital complex in Neuilly-sur-Marne. On Friday, patients too»»»
Nadia Comaneci - decorated with National Order of the Star of Romania in the rank of Grand Cross
The great gymnast Nadia Comaneci was decorated, on Saturday, by President Nicusor Dan, with the National Order of the Star of Romania in the rank of Grand Cross.The President said, before the decoration, that currently, the word "exceptional" is perceived differently."If we look at the news, yester»»»
Iran Executes Two Men Accused of Leading Early 2026 Protests
Iran executed two men convicted over their role in unrest in Tehran in January 2026, including setting fire to a mosque, damaging public property and clashing with security forces, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reported on Monday. Mizan identified the men as Mehrdad Mohammadinia and As»»»
MAI acquires 12 Airbus H160 and H145 multirole helicopters, through SAFE Program
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) will acquire 12 state-of-the-art multirole helicopters, namely seven Airbus H160 aircraft and five Airbus H145, within the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Program, to strengthen the capacity for air intervention, civil protection and emergency management."Th»»»
MapN signs contracts for armored vehicles, anti-drone systems, ships and ammunition, within SAFE Program
The Ministry of National Defense (MApN), through the General Directorate for Armaments, signed on Friday several major contracts for equipping the Romanian Army, within the SAFE Program (Action for Security in Europe), the institution announced."The Ministry of National Defense, through the General»»»
DefMin Miruta: We sent NATO a list of proposed capabilities for fight against drones
Acting Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta, announced on Friday that he had sent NATO a list of proposed capabilities that the Romanian Army needs to effectively fight against drones."Noticing the work of colleagues who had begun on anti-drone projects, but not having sufficient capabilities »»»
Nicusor Dan thanks EU High Representative, member states for solidarity with Romania
President Nicusor Dan thanked on Friday evening the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, and the EU member states for their solidarity with Romania, following the incident with the military drone that fell on a block of flats in Galati."A firm declaration of »»»
Minister Miruta: Romanian Army did not receive sufficient capabilities to fight against drones
Acting Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta, stated on Friday that the Romanian Army has not received sufficient capabilities to fight against drones."The drone flew in Romanian airspace for four minutes. In those four minutes, the capabilities available that could have accessed such a drone w»»»
Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu: Russian aggression targets not only Ukraine
Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova Igor Grosu on Friday condemned the drone attack on a residential apartment block in central Galati.He stressed that Russian attacks target not only Ukraine but all of its neighbours, and that this approach by the Russian Federation makes it neces»»»