ING Study: 1 in 5 Romanian entrepreneurs consider themselves “invisible” in the market
In this context, ING is launching Next in Business, a platform designed for entrepreneurs who want to grow their visibility and their business. The platform brings together practical tools, resources, and learning opportunities, ranging from Visibility Check, a self-assessment tool for business vis»»»
World Bank warns of worsening food insecurity as commodity prices soar
WASHINGTON — The World Bank on Wednesday warned that global commodity prices were set to increase by 23 per cent by the end of 2026, with energy prices at four-year highs due to the war on Iran and food prices driven up by global conflicts and El Nino."Commodity markets are being hit by several maj»»»
Israel election deadlock: Could a unity government keep Netanyahu in power?
Israel faces weeks of political uncertainty, as the parliamentary elections did not result in a majority for either side. A unity government could break the deadlock, but at what cost to domestic politics and regional stability? After months of a fiercely contested race, Israelis are waking up to a»»»
Ethiopia clashes push 50,000 to flee to Kenya
The outbreak of fighting between rival forces in southern Ethiopia last week has led some 50,000 people to seek refuge in neighbouring Kenya, the United Nations said Wednesday, citing local authorities. Fighting in southern Ethiopia has caused some 50,000 to flee over the border to Kenya since clas»»»
Russia-US Cooperation Needed to Address Rassvet and Musk's Starlink Programs – Experts
Russia and the US should cooperate on satellite constellation launches to avoid interfering with each other, experts tell Sputnik, commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks about Russia’s new orbital program and Elon Musk’s efforts. “We’ve been working toward this for a long time, an»»»
Hezbollah says it does not care who governs Israel
BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday the Iran-backed Lebanese movement was not concerned with the results of Israel’s election, vowing to continue its “resistance” against the neighboring country no matter who wins. With 85 percent of ballots counted, the right-wing bloc of Prime Mini»»»
Planning minister presents Egypt’s vision in Madrid to attract investment, strengthen development partnerships
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom presented Egypt’s development vision and efforts to attract investment and strengthen development partnerships during a panel discussion at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Dialogue in Madrid, Spain. The session, entitled “Cou»»»
Young People, MEPs Discuss European Security in Blagoevgrad
Young people and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) discussed European security at a meeting in Blagoevgrad on Wednesday organized by the European Commission's Representative Office in Bulgaria and the Europe Direct Blagoevgrad Centre. MEPs Andrey Novakov (GERB/European People's Party) and R»»»
Iran:Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Pursue Conditions to End War
By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is working to implement the directive of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei to secure Iran’s conditions for ending the US-“Israeli”-imposed war and bringing an end to the “no war, no peace” situation.»»»
Displacement in Yemen tops 281,000 since August as fighting chokes aid routes into Taiz
NEW YORK CITY: More than 281,000 people have been forced from their homes by fighting in Yemen since the start of August, the UN said on Wednesday. The conflict has also cut main supply lines into Taiz and pushed aid convoys onto narrow mountain tracks. More than half of the displaced were shelteri»»»
Weaker Euro Boosts European Exporters' Outlook
A weaker euro is creating a potential earnings tailwind for European exporters as companies report third quarter results. The currency has declined more than 5 percent against the dollar this year and about 2 percent over the past month. Dollar denominated revenue becomes more valuable when convert»»»
How Israel’s southern foothold limits Syria’s room to maneuver
LONDON: Israeli forces are reportedly positioned about 27 km from Damascus, and analysts say they may not need to advance any farther to constrain Syria’s government. Their foothold in the south, reinforced by repeated incursions and the threat of airstrikes, already gives Israel leverage over its »»»
Hungary to tighten electric scooter regulations in new Highway Code reform
Hungary is planning stricter rules for electric scooters, including minimum age limits, compulsory helmets and driving licence requirements for more powerful models. Electric scooters will be regulated more strictly Prime Minister Péter Magyar outlined the proposals in a video posted on Facebook on»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli enemy tank, positioned in Al-Bayada, is targeting the town of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Arab leader Jabareen says ready to back opposition-led Israeli government, but not in coalition
NAZARETH: The leader of a key Arab party said on Wednesday that he was willing to cooperate with an opposition-led Israeli government to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but was not open to joining such a coalition outright. “We do not see the possibility of being part of an Israeli govern»»»
GIZ, Nahdet El Mahrousa graduate 12 green scaleups at GreenShift Summit 2026
Nahdet El Mahrousa (NM), the first incubator for early-stage social enterprises in Egypt and the Middle East, hosted the GreenShift Summit on Tuesday, 27 October, bringing together more than 150 industry leaders, policymakers, investors, development partners and entrepreneurs to discuss how promisi»»»
Egypt seeks Japanese investment in airport development projects
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh Elhefny discussed opportunities for Japanese companies to participate in the development of Egyptian airports, including a programme to offer several airports to the private sector for management, operation, and development, in cooperation with the Internati»»»
CBE expected to hold interest rates for sixth consecutive meeting
The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold its seventh scheduled meeting of the year on Thursday to decide on its key policy interest rates, a major indicator of the direction of short-term interest rates on the Egyptian pound, amid strong expectations that rates wi»»»
Industry minister reviews Arab International Optronics’ manufacturing capabilities
Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem inspected the facilities of Arab International Optronics (AIO), reviewing its manufacturing capabilities and technological solutions supporting infrastructure, energy and smart city projects. During the visit, Hashem toured the company’s factories and prod»»»
Prison Governor Appeals Release of Driver Sentenced over Death of Prominent Journalist in Car Crash
Sofia Prison Governor Svetoslav Penov has submitted a negative opinion to the Sofia City Court in the proceedings concerning the early conditional release of Kristian Nikolov, who was convicted of causing the death of prominent journalist Milen Tsvetkov, the Ministry of Justice reported on Wednesda»»»
Estithmar Holding posts stronger Q3 earnings while advancing QR1.4 bn in growth investments
DOHA Estithmar Holding QPSC announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, reporting a 15.4% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to QR1.248 billion and a 5.9% increase in net profit to QR744 million. EBITDA m»»»
Hungary reveals plan to revive economic growth and prepare for the euro by 2030
Hungary’s government has unveiled a four-year economic and budgetary plan aimed at accelerating growth, cutting the budget deficit and preparing the country for eurozone membership by 2030. The Finance Ministry expects economic growth to pick up gradually, reaching 3.1% by the end of the decade, wh»»»
Arab parties ‘have woken up’: Israel's uncertain election may deliver surprise kingmakers
Uncertainty hung over Israel’s election Wednesday as neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing, religious bloc nor that of his centrist rival, Gadi Eisenkot, appeared to be heading for a majority in the Knesset. But there was a surprise: an unusually strong showing by Arab parties coul»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Resistance Disarmament is Excluded as Long as Israeli Occupation, Aggression Persist
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem, emphasized that the resistance continues under the legitimate right of resistance and what is guaranteed by the Taif Agreement, and that it will confront any aggression against it and against Lebanon. He stressed that “there is no room for discussion »»»
Sheikh Qassem: Our resistance is our only path to liberating our entire land, even if it takes time - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: The resistance continues, grounded in the legitimacy of the right to resist—a right also enshrined in the Taif Constitution—and it will confront any aggression against itself or against Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Fifth Ship Suffers Drone Attack in Bulgaria's Exclusive Economic Zone, Opposition Slams Government's Reaction
A container ship was struck by three maritime drones about 17 nautical miles east of Cape Kaliakra on Wednesday. Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov broke the news after a trilateral meeting of the defence ministers and chiefs of defence of Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye on security and defence in the»»»
Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in Florida after Brazil election loss
His plane touched down at Opa-Locka Airport outside Miami after flying from Argentina Opa-Locka, United States: Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro stepped out of a private plane in Florida on Wednesday morning, AFP witnessed, despite a court order banning him from »»»
Lebanon:Sheikh Qassem Reaffirms Hezbollah’s Resistance, Reje...
Translated by Al-Ahed News Hezbollah Secretary-General His Eminence Sheikh Qassem has reaffirmed the movement’s commitment to continued resistance against the “Israeli” occupation, rejecting any discussion of disarmament while Lebanese territory remains occupied and attacks continue. In a statement»»»
Spain high-speed train crash kills 68, injures over 100
UPDATEEmergency vehicles raced to and from the site as rescuers searched for survivors Urda, Spain: A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured scores more on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, authorities said, in one of Europe's deadliest such disasters this ce»»»
Iran says Qatar offered no new proposal, only ‘unacceptable ideas’ as hardliners warn against distancing Tehran from Houthis
Conflicting accounts cast doubt on Doha's mediation efforts as US military threat looms Dubai: Qatar has not presented Iran with a new peace proposal to end the war with the United States and Israel, but only ideas that Tehran considers unacceptable, a senior Iranian official involved in the negoti»»»
Qatar Embassy in US issues travel advisory for Qatari citizens
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Qatar in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, urged Qatari citizens travelling to the United States to comply with local laws and regulations, highlighting entry requirements, electronic device inspections and the declaration of cash, food and medication upon arrival. In an a»»»
Opinion | West Side Stories: As Rabat Deepens Ties with Tel Aviv, Algiers Breaks with Abu Dhabi
When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europ»»»
Property Exit launches in Egypt to offer real estate resale, investment solutions
Property Exit, a platform specialising in real estate investment and exit solutions, has officially launched in Egypt with the support of Gateway Financials, a consultancy firm specialising in feasibility studies, investment advisory and asset valuation. The platform aims to provide buyers, investo»»»
GERB Accuses Government of "Spineless Behaviour" and "Sweeping Problem Under Carpet" amid Black Sea Attacks
GERB MP and former foreign minister Georg Georgiev said on Wednesday that, with drone attacks on merchant ships continuing in the Black Sea, the Bulgarian government is sweeping the problem under the carpet, seeking to make people get used to it, stop asking questions and demanding action, and acce»»»
Netanyahu's Likud accuses Arab parties of having 'stolen' election
Netanyahu seeks to remain the country's longest-serving prime minister Jerusalem: Anxious Israelis watched election results near completion Wednesday, as no clear winner emerged and weeks of negotiating could lie ahead for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an array of opposition parties trying »»»
Sheikh Qassem: It is true that the cost of resistance is high, but surrender and concession leave nothing behind - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen’s Al-Jawf Leave 13 Martyred, 16 Injured - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump’s midterm troubles should not dictate Russia’s Ukraine diplomacy
When Donald Trump returned triumphantly to the White House in January 2025, his supporters believed they could finally finish what he started during his first term and reverse the Democrats’ social engineering agenda, commonly known as ‘wokeism’, curb illegal immigration, accelerate technological d»»»
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: The devastating impact on global markets of any Israeli military adventurism in the Gulf remains a major concern for both gas suppliers and consumers - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei to Iran’s university students: Arm yourselves with the weapons of knowledge, faith, self-discipline, closeness to God, and a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Quran, the Ahl Al-Bayt - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Channel 12: Eisenkot held a meeting today with members of the faction, during which they began putting forward ideas on how to move forward - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei to university students: Contribute through intensified work and innovation to strengthening Iran’s power and might - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. posts stronger Q3 earnings while advancing QAR 1.4bn in growth investments
Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announces its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, reporting a 15.4% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to QAR 1.248 billion and a 5.9% increase in net profit to QAR 744 m»»»
Avivit Bar-Ilan: We are shocked by terrorist attack, thorough investigation needed
BELGRADE - Israeli Ambassador to Belgrade Avivit Bar-Ilan said her diplomatic mission was "deeply disturbed and shocked" by a terrorist attack against the Israeli embassy that took place at 0.15 am on Wednesday, and called for a thorough investigation into the horrible act. "We condemn the terroris»»»
Governor says Rostec might build drone centre in Murmansk
The government of the Murmansk region is reportedly negotiating with military tech company Rostec about the establishment of a local research and production centre for autonomous unmanned systems. During a recent visit to Moscow, Governor Andrei Chibis met with Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov to discuss»»»
Border Police Detain 19 People in Migrant Smuggling Investigation
Border police have detained 19 members of a criminal group who have organized the transfer of illegal migrants via Bulgaria to Western Europe. Charges were pressed against four of the detainees (three Syrians and one Bulgarian), who were remanded in custody for up to 72 hours, the Border Police Dir»»»
Sheikh Hamdan honours Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed with Dubai-it Award
Award recognises his leadership in transforming Dubai into a global aviation powerhouse Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has announced that Sheikh Ahmed bin Sae»»»
ALTO Home continues development of its residential project in Ploiești with financing from Libra Internet Bank
ALTO Home is a premium residential project located in western Ploiești, at 12 Târgoviștei Street. The financing secured from Libra Internet Bank supports the continuation of the investment and the implementation of the project’s next development stages. “The financing secured from Libra Internet Ba»»»
Continue the Change Floor Leader Urges PM, President to Explain Why "Despite Bowing to Aggressor Putin, War Is Moving Closer to Bulgaria"
Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov urged Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Iliana Iotova to explain why “despite bowing down to aggressor [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, the war is moving ever closer to the Bulgarian border”. In a Facebook post on Wedne»»»