Muscat: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have achieved 100% coverage of basic health services for adolescents and young people, exceeding the global rate of 68%, according to data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-STAT). T»»»

Qatar Airways suspends Riyadh and Dammam flights as Saudi aviation faces fresh disruption Dubai: Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam as disruption to Saudi Arabia’s aviation network continues following a series of attacks in the kingdom. Sign up for our daily busine»»»

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The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) submitted a request for the National Assembly to hear Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev, Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov and Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev over "the crash barrier scheme" and »»»

The rebel-run al-Masirah satellite television said Tuesday two airstrikes hit the Houthi-held Red Sea island of Kamaran, while a third hit Qanawis district, 55 kilometers (34 miles) northwest of the port city of Hodeida. The station also reported airstrikes in the province of Jawf, which borders Sa»»»

More than half of Europeans believe hens should no longer be caged, according to new data released on Tuesday (13 October). And 75 percent of Europeans wanted the last hen in the EU out of its cage by 2035 at the latest, according to a poll conducted by Savanta on behalf of Humánny pokrok, an anima»»»

The policy of keeping a low profile towards Russia pursued by the prime minister and the president of Bulgaria has failed to impress Vladimir Putin, the Democratic Bulgaria (DB) coalition said in a media statement on Tuesday following the latest drone attacks on ships close to the Bulgarian Black S»»»

By Staff, Agencies The International Monetary Fund has warned that the global economy “could soon test the limits of resilience”, as emergency oil stocks run low and government budgets become overstretched. In its twice-yearly World Economic Outlook, the IMF said global growth had withstood the Mid»»»

DUBAI: US President Donald Trump said Yemen’s Houthis were “misbehaving very badly” as the group stepped up missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, but did not outline any specific US response. “Well, the Houthis are misbehaving very badly. No good,” Trump told reporters late on Monday as he dep»»»

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, while warning of growing risks from rising debt, including borrowing related to artificial intelligence. The IMF says it expects the global economy to grow at a 3.1% pace this year. That's »»»

As word came of Houthi rebels closing in, Weam Abdullah and her family decided it was time to leave their home in Taiz, Yemen's third largest city. They had survived a yearslong siege by the rebels earlier in their country's civil war, and they didn't want to endure that again. They made it out jus»»»

A controversial map depicting Sopron as part of Germany has triggered a political row in Hungary, with a Tisza Party MP demanding that Fidesz and Mi Hazánk distance themselves from their German far-right allies. The map’s creator has already resigned following the backlash in Germany. “Sopron is Hu»»»

NCM warns of hail, strong winds exceeding 60km/h and possible tornadoes in several regions Dubai: Dubai: Saudi Arabia has warned of heavy thunderstorms, flash floods and hail across several regions until Saturday, with strong winds exceeding 60km/h and the possibility of tornadoes and waterspouts d»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani opened the second ordinary session of the second legislative term, corresponding to the 55th annual session of the Shura Council, at the Council's headquarters. At the Shura Council, Amir addressed key domestic issues, regional and internatio»»»

UPDATECCTV footage showed teacher using excessive force against pupils inside classroom The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has convicted a teacher of physically assaulting four students, sentencing him to two years in prison and ordering his deportation from the UAE upon completion of his sentence. The c»»»

Riyadh airport closure drives fresh UAE flight cuts, while delays hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption, with multiple delays reported at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, while airlines have cancelled a large num»»»

Panama City: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck southern Panama on Tuesday. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 11 km, with its epicenter 17 km west of Rio Grande. No tsunami warnings have been issued as a result of the earthquake, and no reports»»»

Retail turnover fell by 5% in the first eight months of 2026, in unadjusted terms, compared with the same period last year, amid declines in sales of non-food products, food, beverages and tobacco, and fuel, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»

Tourist arrivals and overnight stays in accommodation units, including apartments and rooms for rent, increased by 9% and 10.2%, respectively, in August 2026 compared with the same month last year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»

Registrations of new passenger cars fell by 11.5% in September 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, but "electrified" passenger cars recorded ...»»»

After years of strong growth, Romania’s residential property market saw a decline in the first half of 2026, but according to a report by Colliers, the figures are not pointing to a major correction. Bucharest, the country’s largest market, has recouped much of the decline seen at the start of the »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran has rejected accusations of plotting to attack a UK airbase, describing them as part of a false-flag operation aimed at covering up Britain’s involvement in the US aggression. The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Monday after the UK government-imposed sanctions»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi stressed that his country remains open to all diplomatic processes while remaining fully prepared to defend itself. Gharibabadi further stated that Tehran is finalizing its response to the Americ»»»

BREAKING NEWSCCTV footage showed teacher using excessive force against pupils inside classroom The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has convicted a teacher of physically assaulting four students, sentencing him to two years in prison and ordering his deportation from the UAE upon completion of his sentence»»»

Light-weight 14-karat gold has fallen below the Dh300 mark trading at Dh298.25 Dubai: Gold kept its losses as the escalating Middle East fighting stoked worries that there could be fresh disruptions to energy supplies. This would in turn hold up inflation and make rate increases more likely. The me»»»

Public urged to stay away from exercise sites and avoid filming or sharing images Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority will conduct an exercise across the emirate from October 13 to 15 to assess readiness and strengthen response capabilities. The exercise will be ca»»»

Russia's roller sports team has won 17 medals — including 7 golds — in the first week of the World Skate Games in Asuncion, Paraguay. In the world and junior freestyle roller skating championships, Russia took second place overall, behind only Chinese Taipei. Veronika Zherelnikova set a world recor»»»

Ukrainian forces use unmanned ground robotic systems to deliver ammunition and food to hard-to-reach positions, a platoon commander of strike UAVs from Russia’s Sever battlegroup told Sputnik. “By eliminating the enemy's delivery capabilities, we prevent them from providing their units with everyth»»»

Maya Gupta documented her year-long quest online and reportedly won $10,000 for charity An Indian woman’s year-long mission to meet YouTube star MrBeast has culminated in a face-to-face meeting and a $10,000 reward to support her community work. Maya Gupta, from Surat in Gujarat, met the popular co»»»

Flight, fuel, shipping risks remain as crisis over Strait of Hormuz, Yemen deepens Amid attacks on civilian sites and the war of narratives, the US-Iran standoff is now intertwined with three pressure points: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, »»»

Consumer prices in Romania in August 2026 were 1.8 times higher than the average of 2017, with the most important increases being recorded for electricity, MTPL insurance and some food products, according to an analysis carried out by Chairman of the National Institute of Statistics (INS) Tudorel .»»»

Romania's natural population change continued to be negative in August this year compared with the same period in 2025, with the number of deaths recorded being 1.4 times higher than the number of live births, according to data published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»

Romania's trade deficit (FOB/CIF) reached 22.444 billion euros in the period from January 1 to August 31, 2026, up by 307.2 million euros (+1.4%) compared with the same period in 2025, according to data published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).In August 2026, FOB exports to»»»

A third of Romanians who have not yet taken the first concrete step towards achieving important life plans are postponing them by at least three years, with the main reasons being the lack of financial resources, other expenses and responsibilities, as well as economic uncertainty, according to a s»»»

National leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that he will not support a technocratic government or a hybrid government made up of social-democratic and technocrat ...»»»

Designated Prime Minister Luca Niculescu stated on Monday, following a meeting with the PACE - "Romania First" group, that the discussion had been "very open," while Senator Ninel Peia noted that the group's lawmakers are willing to vote to invest a "political government" that would adopt measures »»»

Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu stated on Monday at Parliament that he had an excellent discussion with the parliamentary group of national minorities; he listened to their concerns, for which joint solutions will be found, and affirmed that minority representatives would participate, if ap»»»

The Save Romania Union (USR) will not engage in 'backroom deals' that would prolong 'the current agony,' USR leader Dominic Fritz told Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu on Monday.The USR will no longer form a government with the Social ...»»»

Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu said on Monday that Romania urgently needed a fully empowered government, not to fill positions but because of concrete problems affecting Romanians' daily ...»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar affirmed that it attaches great importance to promoting the values of equality, peaceful coexistence, and respect for cultural diversity, which are deeply rooted in Qatari and Islamic culture. It also reaffirmed its commitment to the highest international standards»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev on Tuesday reported new drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, describing them as "absolutely unacceptable". An emergency meeting of the Security Council under the Council of Ministers was convened. Footage from the meeting was published on the prime minister'»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan urged Afghanistan’s Taliban government Monday to stop militants from using Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan, renewing a warning that the same armed groups could eventually threaten the Taliban’s own rule. Tensions between the neighbors have escalated amid repea»»»

Shanghai: Carlos Alcaraz fell to Zizou Bergs in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters yesterday, interrupting the former world number one’s in-form return to the professional Tour after being sidelined for months by injury. The 39th-ranked Belgian beat the second-seeded Spanish star 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Faleh Educational Holding has announced the appointment of Sheikha Zulfa Al Thani as Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly established leadership role supporting the Group’s continued growth and strategic development. Comprising Doha Academy Al Waab, Doha Academy Salwa, Doha Intern»»»

Madrid: Manchester United coach Michael Carrick insisted yesterday his team can weather the storm after making their worst start to a season in 40 years. The Red Devils conceded a late goal to draw against 10-man Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday, leaving them with six points after six ga»»»

Wuhan: Filipina star Alexandra Eala suffered a shock 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 first-round defeat against 217th-ranked Chinese qualifier Shi Han at the Wuhan Open yesterday. Eala, the 13th seed, missed last week’s China Open in order to compete in the Asian Games in Japan, where she claimed a bronze medal for »»»

Doha, Qatar: Felix Sanchez has taken charge of Bahrain, with the Spaniard set to lead the West Asian nation at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027. Sanchez replaces Dragan Talajic, who parted ways with Bahrain following the recent Gulf Cup. As the defending champions, Bahrain were eliminated from t»»»

Shanghai: Men’s tennis confirmed it will crown a new world number one as Germany’s Alexander Zverev (pictured) was ensured the year-end honour yesterday after Carlos Alcaraz lost his third-round match in Shanghai. The career-first will cap a stellar season for the 29-year-old, the current world num»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar claimed two gold medals in the boys’ under-18 individual and team events at the 2026 Pan Arab Junior and Girls Golf Championship, held at Madinaty Golf Club in Egypt from October 7 to 10. Daniil Sokolov secured the individual title with an emphatic 15-stroke victory and joined te»»»

Istanbul: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would be happy with a single goal victory at Galatasaray in the Champions League today as his team face one of the world’s ‘best atmospheres’. The Catalan giants have won all nine games they have played this season across all competitions, scoring 39 go»»»