The 2027 budget will serve as a major test of responsibility and must be built upon realistic revenues, clear priorities, and expenditures that the state can sustain?given that Romania is still in the phase of financial stabilization?stated Minister of Finance Alexandru Nazare in a post on Facebook»»»

Romania and Europe will continue to support Ukraine in the war with Russia, which is exerting increasing pressure, trying to create tension in relations inside the European societies, Romanian President Nicusor Dan said in an interview to Bloomberg published on ...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells Hadatha as machine gunfire targets Al-Khiam: Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon 19-10-2026 09:56 AM Latest»»»

Doha, Qatar: Young athletes will compete at the inaugural 2026 Youth Games in Doha from November 18 to 22, as Qatar steps up efforts to identify and develop emerging talent ahead of the 2030 Asian Games. The event will feature participants aged 12 to 17, with competitions in shooting, archery and p»»»

Shanghai: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina fought back to beat rising star Rafael Jodar in the final of the Shanghai Masters yesterday to claim the biggest title of his career. The gutsy world number 26 from Spain outlasted his tiring compatriot 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4. “I don’t know what to say, I don’t kn»»»

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday attended the General Assembly of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), held in Curacao with the participation of representatives of National Olympic Co»»»

President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in his reelection campaign, a coveted boost because of Trump's popularity but one that the American had withheld for months as the vote neared and the leaders' strategies in the Middle East diverged. »»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group announced its participation as a Strategic sponsor for the 6th World Conference on International Arbitration taking place on 3–4 November 2026 at Fairmont Doha under the theme “Alternative Dispute Resolution in a Changing World: From Judicial Oversight to Artificial Intellige»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahlibank has launched its “Pink for a Reason” campaign in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and encourage individuals to prioritise their health. The campaign reflects Ahlibank’s ongoing commitment to corporat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Substitute Tahseen Mohammed Jamshid struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time as Al Duhail snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Al Sadd in the Qatar Stars League at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. The defeat left defending champions Al Sadd with a second successive Q»»»

Student protests that have continued across Albania for six consecutive days have been marked by violence and clashes with police officers and public institutions. Prime Minister Edi Rama and Interior Minister Ervin Demo held a meeting with senior State Police officials on Monday morning, following»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has taken a firm stance against the protests that have swept the country in recent days, declaring that the state must not negotiate with individuals who resort to violence. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Rama expressed concern over attacks against State Police of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded property sales worth QR696.5m during the week from October 11 to 17, 2026, while mortgage transactions reached QR861.7m and 428 rental contracts were registered, according to weekly market indicators published by Aqarat, citing Ministry of Justice an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Sport Day Committee has unveiled details of the 2027 edition of National Sport Day, which will be held across Qatar in February next year for the first time during the holy month of Ramadan, under the slogan “Ramadan is an Opportunity”. The initiative aims to raise awarene»»»

Qatar’s national super app turns its Instagram, TikTok and X channels into a non-stop community live stream, alongside creators Ahmad Pato and Ali Shamso, to raise QAR 10.2 million for a young boy’s medical care Rafeeq, Qatar’s first all-in-one national champion super app and a Qatari national tech»»»

Suspects from Haryana and Bihar held for attack on Tiger Shroff in Mumbai Three people have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, reports India Today. Shroff, best known for his roles in action movies such as War, was shot at on October 18, Sunday, in Mumbai's Juhu a»»»

By Staff, Agencies The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has criticized “unbridled violence” after one of the most violent days of unrest in years left public buildings burned, hundreds of shops destroyed and looted and at least 2,400 people arrested in cities across the country. “Watching these i»»»

Security drills underway as Manila readies for high-profile ASEAN gathering Manila: The Philippines is preparing to host US President Donald Trump next month, with police readiness drills and a three-day shutdown of Metro Manila’s work schedule. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that Tru»»»

24-karat gold is trading at Dh504.25, 22-karat trades at Dh467, while14-karat below Dh300 Dubai: Gold prices have edged slightly higher on Monday as traders globally are loosening their bets on an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve later this month. The change in stance is fuelled by rema»»»

Strategic talks in China focus on UAE's energy and transport sustainability goals ABU DHABI: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation, led by Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has concluded a five-day working visit to »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a bid to foster cultural understanding and introduce expatriate communities to Qatar’s rich heritage, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center recently organised a guided visit for 68 Spanish-speaking residents to the Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to make significant strides in global human development and quality of life, reflecting the nation’s commitment to comprehensive progress, an official said at the Qatar Population Day 2026 held yesterday. “Enhancing quality of life in the State of Qatar lies at the hear»»»

Samarkand: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied on Monday that there had been any suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine and called on President Volodymur Zelensky to “focus” on ending the war with Russia. “What he should be focused on and what we want to be focused on is bringing an e»»»

Doha, Qatar: The eighth Global Security Forum (GSF) opens in Doha today under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, bringing together senior officials and participants from over 100 countries to examine t»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued a security alert urging Americans across the Middle East to exercise “heightened vigilance” amid growing regional tensions, warning of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions. In its statement,»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: The Saudi Water Authority has won five international awards for projects focused on water technology, energy efficiency and recovering valuable resources from desalination waste. The authority, through its research arm, the Water Technologies Innovation and Advanced Research Institute»»»

Yerevan: Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Armenia on Monday for critical negotiations as governments come under pressure to salvage a landmark nature pact whose goals are slipping out of reach. Most countries joined a historic call four years ago to halt and reverse the destruction of nature by »»»

Doha, Qatar: More than 270 exhibitors from 33 countries will gather in Doha from October 20 to 22 for the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, showcasing the latest security technologies and solutions as Qatar marks three decades of hosting the Global Exhibition for Homeland Security and Safety. Hel»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Malta to Qatar H E Maria Camilleri Calleja has said that building upon established political consultations and high-level exchanges, Malta and Qatar should strengthen institutional cooperation, facilitate business delegations and pursue agreements in priority sectors. “Ha»»»

TEL AVIV: Israeli police said on Monday they have arrested eight suspects as part of an investigation into violent ‌incidents ‌in the ‌West Bank over the weekend, including attacks on an American photojournalist and European diplomats in separate incidents. The police ‌did ‌not identify the ‌suspec»»»

Baba Siddique's murder and blackbuck case: Unraveling the connections Dubai: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's narrow escape from an alleged assassination attempt in Mumbai's Juhu neighbourhood on Sunday, October 18, has once again brought the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and its longstanding hostility towar»»»

By Staff, Agencies California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for imposing conditions on US military assistance to the “Israeli” entity, arguing that Washington’s support should be tied to human rights standards and accountability for violations. “Aid has to be conditioned,” Newsom said on Saturda»»»

By Staff, Agencies The chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and commander of the Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has issued a stern warning to the United States and the “Israeli” entity, declaring that any renewed aggression against Iran will trigger a response more severe a»»»

Trump criticizes Zelensky as Ukraine defies U.S. demands on Russian oil strikes President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after Kyiv defied US demands to stop attacking Russian oil facilities. The dispute has opened a growing rift between the two leaders. »»»

President Iliana Iotova will attend a ceremony at the National History Museum in Sofia on Monday evening, where the Bulgarian Medical Union will honour outstanding physicians for their achievements in 2026 as part of the observance of National Doctors' Day on October 19, the President’s Press Secre»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning to the United States and the “Israeli” entity, stating that previous attempts to “finish the job” against the Islamic Republic only made Iran stronger and that any renewed aggression would be met with a resp»»»

By Staff, Agencies Saudi warplanes and missile forces have carried out 110 attacks on locations across Yemen within 24 hours, while a Saudi airstrike on a residential home in Saada Governorate reportedly left 33 people killed or injured, most of them women and children, according to Yemeni official»»»

Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has hinted at unfinished political ambitions while outlining plans to rebuild Fidesz after its election defeat. Viktor Orbán has discussed his political future and the challenges facing Fidesz following its defeat in Hungary’s April parliamentary election. Speakin»»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] has warned that any miscalculation by its adversaries would prompt a devastating response, with regional energy infrastructure and investments belonging to the aggressors within the reach of Iran»»»

Dubai Police urge caution as accidents and delays hit key commuter routes Motorists faced slow-moving traffic on several major roads in Dubai and Sharjah on Monday morning, with congestion affecting the Dubai-Sharjah commute, industrial areas and key routes around Business Bay and Al Quoz. Live Goo»»»

Global agencies debate the strength of this year's El Nino phenomenon Britain's Met Office says this year's El Nino is "unprecedented." Japan's weather agency has called it the strongest ever observed. US forecasters say it still trails the biggest events in its record books. How can they all be ri»»»

Subscription dates, investor number requirements and payment steps explained Dubai: UAE residents looking to invest in DIP Holding’s initial public offering can apply through the public subscription category from October 27. The minimum application is Dh5,000, with subscriptions closing on November»»»

Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people hospitalised after a fire broke out during military training at a base in Alberta on Saturday, officials said.&nb»»»

AMMAN — The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) has invested $4 million in the first close of Anara Impact Capital, a venture capital fund that has raised $48 million to support early-stage, impact-driven businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).The strategic partnership aims »»»

An Airbus A320 operating flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted to Sofia on Sunday evening following a bomb threat. According to initial information, there were six crew members and 51 passengers on board, the Ministry of Transport and Communications' press centre said. While the aircraft»»»

Paris police clashed with protesters and looters on Sunday as France reeled from nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living a day earlier that saw nearly 2,400 people arrested. Local authorities said that some 550,000 people took part in protests across France on Saturday, while organisers c»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said that "nothing justifies" violence during an address to the nation on Sunday, a day after demonstrations drew hundreds of thousands of people to the streets to protest the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Police arrested more than 2,300 people o»»»

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's second-largest city Saint Petersburg killed at least one person and hospitalised another five on Sunday. The attack – which also sparked fires at an oil refinery and depot – comes as Kyiv accused Russia of violating Washington's "energy cea»»»

Iran's Hormuz proposal lingers as US issues global security alert Iran says its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains "on the table", but there is no confirmed agreement. Meanwhile, Washington has renewed a worldwide security warning for Americans, and regional air travel remains vulnerab»»»

US Embassy warns of potential missile threats, urges caution for Saudi travellers The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert warning American citizens of potential missile and drone attacks, airport closures and flight disruptions across the Kingdom. In an advisory dated October 18,»»»