Lidl Accuses Bulgarian Authorities of Pressure After Store ClosureOpinions
Bulgarian food safety inspectors have shut down a Lidl supermarket in Vidin after finding products stored at unsuitable temperatures, moldy vegetables and hygiene problems in its bakery, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) announced, while the retailer has accused state authorities of subjectin»»»
Russian Delegation Arrives at Abu Dhabi Talks Venue
The Russian delegation arrived at the venue of the trilateral talks involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on the second day, a Sputnik correspondent reports. The day before, on November 10, trilateral talks involving delegations from Russia, the United States and Ukraine bega»»»
US Treasury yields surge, Wall Street falls on inflation surprise
New York, Nov. 11 (SANA) US Treasury yields surged and Wall Street stocks fell Tuesday after higher-than-expected October inflation strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates by half a percentage point in December. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4 percen»»»
Pakistan’s jailed ex-PM Khan undergoes eye treatment at hospital
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani former prime minister Imran Khan briefly left prison for an overnight eye examination and treatment, the Islamabad hospital that conducted the procedure said on Wednesday. Khan, who served as premier from 2018 to 2022, has been behind bars since August 2023 and faces scores of »»»
A vision from 11 years ago! Dubai Airport clearance now takes 3.4 seconds
A vision set out more than a decade ago is now part of everyday airport travel Dubai: An airport vision set out more than 11 years ago by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, has become reality, with regi»»»
MCIT and MoJ sign two agreements to develop AI solutions for justice sector
Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), and Scale AI signed two cooperation agreements to develop AI-powered solutions under SAK and Shoor projects, aiming to enhance the efficiency of justice-related services and advance legal work too»»»
Qatar and Russia's Republic of Tatarstan discuss expanding cultural cooperation
Head of the Republic of Tatarstan H E Rustam Minnikhanov discussed cultural cooperation with the State of Qatar during talks with Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani. The meeting took place in Kazan yesterday, with both officials exploring ways to strengthen cultural coope»»»
Yambol Fire Safety Chief: 15 Firefighting Teams from Five Regions Took Part in Rescue of Pile-ups' Victims
Firefighting teams with personnel and equipment from five regions participated in the rescue and extraction of victims from vehicles following the two pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway near Yambol on Tuesday. Fifteen teams comprising 61 personnel worked at the scene, Commissioner Ivan Dinev, head of »»»
Qatar pavilion at MWC26 Doha showcases latest digital solutions
Doha: The State of Qatar Pavilion, organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) as part of MWC26 Doha, presented a range of digital projects, initiatives and solutions with the participation of government and semi-government entities and national institutions. The p»»»
Doha Institute to host seventh Middle East and North Africa Adolescent Health Conference
Doha, Qatar: The 7th MENA Adolescent Health Conference will begin on Sunday, November 15, 2026, under the theme “A Generation Empowered: From Vulnerability to Strength.” The Social Work Program at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) is hosting the conference in partnership with the Arab Co»»»
Qatar hosts NoW event on women’s role in digital diplomacy at ITU PP-26
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), hosted the Network of Women (NoW) event, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and with the support of the Republic of Korea, under the theme “The Human Library of Digital »»»
Iran president in Turkiye to attend UN climate summit
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Turkiye on Wednesday to attend a UN conference on climate, state media reported. “Pezeshkian arrived in Antalya a few minutes ago to attend the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31),” the official IRNA news agency said. “On the sidelines of»»»
United States:Reports: Trump, Netanyahu in Shouting Match fr...
By staff, Agencies “Israeli” Ynet daily reported that the entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a heated phone call with US President Donald Trump over the possibility of renewed military strikes against Iran. Several media outlets, including Axios, the Associated Press and the Financial T»»»
United States:House Republicans Block Effort to Impeach Pent...
By Staff, Agencies House Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, rejecting allegations that the defense secretary had repeatedly violated the constitution through his handling of the Iran war and other conflicts globally. The vote came a week after Republicans lost control»»»
Natural population change remained negative in September; deaths outnumbered live births by 1.4 to one
The number of births and deaths registered fell in September this year, while the natural population change remained negative, with the number of deaths 1.4 times higher than the number of live births, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»
Defence minister: Energy security - integral to national security and collective defence
Energy security is a component of national security for the Ministry of National Defence, and a working group has been established to help secure the Black Sea and ensure that the first gas amounts from the Neptun Deep project reach the Romanian market in 2027, Defence Minister Stefan Radu Oprea sa»»»
DefMin Oprea: Public procurement mechanism needed to ensure technologies reach Defence Ministry in a timely manner
Minister of National Defence Radu Oprea said on Tuesday that public procurement mechanisms needed to be changed so that technologies developed in the defence sector could be adopted and used by military institutions as quickly as ...»»»
Encutescu: There is no implementation plan for the national strategy regarding the defense industry
The implementation plan for the national strategy regarding the defense industry still does not exist, even though two years have passed since the strategy was finalized, stated Sorin Encutescu, former coordinator of the national strategy for the defense industry and former advisor to the Minister »»»
Premier Luca Niculescu: Government will not abandon car industry
Romania's government will not abandon the automobile industry, which is an important pillar of Romanian industry, with a business figure of over 30 billion euros and a contribution of over 13% of GDP, said premier Luca Niculescu on Tuesday, at the official opening of the 9thedition of Automotive In»»»
Government receives proceeds from second Eurobond issuance, amounting to 4.5 billion euros
The Government, through the Ministry of Finance, received on Monday the proceeds from its second Eurobond issuance, comprising three tranches with maturities of 4, 8, and 12 years and totaling 4.5 billion euros, according to a statement from the institution."Romania's second Eurobond issuance on in»»»
Gov't borrows RON 160 million off banks on Tuesday in addition to Monday's auction
The Ministry of Finance (MF) on Tuesday borrowed RON 160 million off banks in addition to Monday's RON 2.901 billion , in one issue of benchmark bonds of a residual maturity of 36 months, at an average yield of 6.6%, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania ...»»»
FinMin Nazare: This country cannot develop without fiscal discipline or amid chaos in investment spending
The budget cannot simply be a sum of all financing needs; it must be drawn up responsibly, and we are aware that this country cannot develop without fiscal discipline or amid chaos in investment spending, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Tuesday at a specialist ...»»»
FinMin Nazare: Romania needs a budget that addresses real pressures without creating new imbalances
Romania needs a 2027 budget that addresses real pressures without creating new imbalances, while the three main priorities for closing the current year and drawing up next year's budget are European funds, financing through the SAFE instrument and continuing to reduce the budget deficit, Finance Mi»»»
President Dan: There is interesting information regarding Calin Georgescu's background
Nicusor Dan stated that the report regarding the annulment of the presidential elections in Romania will be made public but he emphasized that he is avoiding providing any further timelines for its release, noting that the document is expected to include "interesting" information concerning Calin G»»»
President Dan: AUR in government would have led to Romania's sovereign rating being downgraded
President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday that the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) is regarded as a populist and isolationist party whose trademark is "scandal", adding that the party's accession to government would have resulted in Romania's sovereign rating being downgraded within a ...»»»
President Nicusor Dan dismisses claims PNL-USR could have governed with his backing
President Nicusor Dan criticized on Tuesday the approach taken by the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Save Romania Union (USR) regarding the possibility of his support for bringing them into government, stressing that governing a country requires 50% support in Parliament and that no president»»»
Nicusor Dan: We had a year in which the standard of living declined; we lost precious time
Nicusor Dan assessed on Tuesday that Romania has experienced a year in which the standard of living has declined, and that the months without a fully empowered government have meant a loss of "precious ...»»»
PM Niculesc: Talks with EC president also focused on PNRR completion
Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said that one of the topics discussed during his meeting on Monday with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was the completion of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), with "a major mobilisation" under way on the part of the Romanian authorit»»»
Delivery of first two radar systems intended for Romanian Air Force to be earlier
Representatives of the company Thales confirmed the possibility of pushing earlier the delivery deadlines for the first two mobile radar systems for approach control and landing (RDAAM) during a meeting held on Tuesday with the Minister of National Defence, Radu ...»»»
PM Niculescu: The continuous threats show us that we must be prepared for all kinds of challenges
The almost daily incursions of drones into the airspace of Romania, the permanent threats to navigation in the Black Sea, the intensification of cyber actions show that it is necessary to prepare for all types of challenges, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said in a video message on Tuesday to the pa»»»
New RO-ALERT message regarding possible drone incursions in Tulcea County
The National Military Command Center issued on Tuesday, around 17:40, a new RO-ALERT message to the population in the northern part of Tulcea County, warning of a possible drone incursion amid the war launched by Russia in Ukraine.In the ...»»»
Netanyahu in “Total Hysteria”: Arab Joint List - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Netanyahu in “Total Hysteria”: Arab Joint List 11-11-2026 09:53 AM Israeli caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an image from arc»»»
Saudi loans of over $403 million could boost Syria’s recovery
Damascus, Nov. 11 (SANA) Six concessional development loans worth more than $403 million from the Saudi Fund for Development could accelerate Syria’s economic recovery by restoring essential infrastructure, reducing business costs and improving public services, two economic experts told SANA. The a»»»
Amir sends congratulations to president of Poland
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 Republic of Poland HE Dr Karol Nawrocki on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»
Taking Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss? New regulatory warning issued
US FDA warning highlights rare eye condition that can cause sudden, permanent vision loss Dubai: Millions of people worldwide taking medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy for diabetes or weight loss are being alerted to a rare but potentially serious eye condition that can cause sudden, sometimes pe»»»
QSE Index opens lower
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index went down by 0.55% in early trading on Wednesday, shedding 66.61 points from the previous session's close to reach 10,110 points, pressured by five sectors. QSE data attributed positive performances in Insurance (+0.27%) and Consumer Goods and Servi»»»
Houthis target Sanaa bakeries to fund war effort
Yemen's capital Sanaa is facing a looming bread shortage after the terrorist Houthi militia shut dozens of bakeries in a campaign to extract illegal payments from owners, targeting even charitable bakeries that feed poor families while forcing others to use low-quality flour. Local sources told Ash»»»
Iran:Iran Designates Argentine Navy, Air Force As Terrorist
By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced the designation of Argentina’s Navy and Air Force as terrorist organizations in a reciprocal measure following Buenos Aires’ decision to label the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] a so-called terrorist entity. In a statement issued on Wedne»»»
Flying from Dubai or Abu Dhabi today? These Saudi routes remain disrupted
Flying from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah today? These flights are cancelled, delayed Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption, with services to Saudi Arabia among the most affected as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid regional security concerns. Flights between the UAE an»»»
UAE gold slips Dh8 in one day as Fed hike looms
Bullion near $4,060 an ounce after a 2.6% slide as traders fully price a December hike Dubai: Gold held its losses on Wednesday as hot US inflation data and hawkish Federal Reserve remarks strengthened bets on a December rate hike. Bullion traded near $4,030 an ounce after falling 2.6 per cent in t»»»
‘Qatar moving from AI experimentation to real-world impact’
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is moving beyond AI experimentation towards practical applications that deliver measurable business impact, with infrastructure, data sovereignty and skills development emerging as key priorities, according to Microsoft Qatar General Manager Ahmad El Dandachi. Speaking to The Pen»»»
People urged to place aluminium cans and glass bottles in designated bins
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has urged residents to properly dispose of aluminium cans and glass bottles in designated recycling bins, highlighting the importance of not overlooking these everyday materials in waste-sorting practices. In a social media awareness message, the ministry n»»»
Debate intensifies in Syria over stalled Kurdish integration process
A row over Syria's agreement to integrate Kurdish-led civilian and military institutions into the state has intensified after presidential adviser Mazloum Abdi accused unnamed parties of trying to derail the process. Abdi's remarks drew a sharp response from local Arab media outlets, which portraye»»»
US says Houthis use blockade claims to justify attacks on Yemen govt, Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: The US Embassy in Yemen said repeated Houthi claims that Yemen is under a blockade were “just slogans” used to justify attacks against the internationally recognized government and Saudi Arabia on Iran’s orders. Embassy spokesman Khaled Wolfsberg said the only blockade was one imposed by the»»»
Russia-US-Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi to Resume for Second Day Today
The second day of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Moscow time on Wednesday, November 11, Russian media reported, citing sources. The first round of talks took place on Tuesday, November 10, and lasted nearly four ho»»»
Iranian military: A fire broke out on an oil tanker after it struck a naval mine in an unsafe, restricted area east of Strait of Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Kfar Tibnit in Nabatieh district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UKMTO says received report of incident involving tanker in the Strait of Hormuz: Status of crew, damage assessment, and environmental impact still unknown - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi tickets now on sale: Prices, free entry and how to book
The landmark museum is set to open on December 11, with bookings now available online Dubai: With less than a month to go until Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens its doors, visitors can now book their tickets online for the much-anticipated museum on Saadiyat Island. General admission is priced at Dh70, w»»»
Romanian Injured in Tuesday's Pile-ups Is in Critical Condition in Burgas Hospital
The Romanian citizen injured in Tuesday’s pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway is in critical condition, BTA learned from the Heart and Brain Hospital in Burgas on Wednesday morning. The patient is being treated there in the intensive care unit. The man has multiple severe injuries and his life is in da»»»