The Bucharest International Air Show - BIAS 2026 will take place on Aug. 28-29 at Bucharest Baneasa "Aurel Vlaicu" International Airport and Romaero, with the air show bringing together more than 200 military and civilian participants from Romania and abroad, the National Company Bucharest Airports»»»

The Ministry of Finance (MF) borrowed 875 million lei from banks on Monday through an issue of benchmark bonds with a residual maturity of 59 months, at an average yield of 6.70% per annum, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).The nominal value of the issue was 800 mill»»»

Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that after 1 September, Parliament will move into the timetable for appointing a future prime minister.Grindeanu stated that the Chamber will "almost certainly" hold another plenary session this »»»

The external debt of Romania's public administration rose to RON 599.946 billion in May, from RON 592.836 billion lei in the previous month, making up 30.8% of GDP (30.5% of GDP in April 2026), according to data with the Ministry of Finance.The external debt of the central public administration amo»»»

The life partner of President Nicusor Dan, Mirabela Gradinaru, was in Kyiv on Monday for the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, the Presidential Administration announced."Romania's First Lady, Mirabela Gradinaru, is in Kyiv at the invitation of Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, for the Summi»»»

On Monday, President Nicusor Dan participated online in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, organized on Ukraine's Independence Day itself."Today, as we mark Ukraine's Independence Day, I held a constructive meeting with the 'Coalition of the Willing.' It was a welcome opportunity to reaff»»»

The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) informed that on Monday evening, at 22:37, the radar surveillance system detected two aerial targets 25 kilometers north-west of the Snake Island, which were heading toward Romania's border.Two F-18 aircraft of the Spanish Air and Space Forces from the 57th "»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Wynn Al Marjan Island, on Tuesday, announced Townhome Accommodations, adding four of the resort’s most exclusive stays as the Ras Al Khaimah destination prepares to open in September 2027. Wynn Al Marjan Island is being developed as the UAE’s first integrated resort and is scheduled»»»

Following the brief but intense storm that swept through Sofia on Monday afternoon, authorities received 73 reports of fallen trees and branches and around 40 reports of localized flooding. Most of the incidents were dealt with within an hour and a half after the storm passed. "The storm was brief,»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has extended for another six months a ban on the export of used automotive catalytic converters and precious metals contained in them. The decree was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The restriction applies to: The Ministry of Economy and Commerc»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan is putting a silver collectible coin «Taigan Zharysh» into circulation on August 25. The coin’s release is timed to coincide with the VI World Nomad Games. The obverse features three taigans taking part in a race against a backdrop of stylized Kyrgyz mountains. It al»»»

HAMPTON COURT: At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century. “If we have a summer like this next year, by God, it’s going to be a struggle,” said Dillamore, who has spe»»»

Dubai: A Kerala nurse has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for August after buying a ticket for only the second time. Manikantan Mohanan Maniyan Mohanan, 39, has purchased his latest ticket from the Big Ticket store at Abu Dhabi airport. Entering individually, he has selected his t»»»

A wildfire which had been burning since Sunday afternoon in the areas of four villages in Haskovo Region was brought under control on Tuesday morning. A 13-year-old boy caused the blaze, which has affected 1,400 hectares of land, including 200 hectares of forest, said senior commissioner Mitko Chak»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay HE Yamandu Orsi on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Pomas, France: A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country's southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas were hit by power outages and transp»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: The Israeli occupation army blew up a house on the outskirts of the town of Haris at dawn 25-08-2026 09:13 AM Lates»»»

A total of 1,492 people live in the village of Chon-Kara, which was transferred to Kyrgyzstan by Uzbekistan. Of them, 139 are citizens of Kyrgyzstan. As of now, 1,147 residents have submitted documents to obtain Kyrgyz citizenship. The village of Tash-Dobo has 466 residents, including 116 Kyrgyz ci»»»

A seven-year-old student from a residential school in Maharashtra's Palghar district died after suffering from high fever and breathing difficulties, while 26 other students have been hospitalised with symptoms of cold, cough and fever, officials said on Tuesday. The Class 1 student, enrolled at an»»»

A fire broke out overnight in a three-story building on Naberezhnaya Street in the village of Maevka, Bishkek. According to preliminary information, the building may have housed a dormitory. The fire spread over an area of about 2,400 square meters. Seven firefighting crews worked at the scene. The»»»

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has fully automated the tax registration process and the application of a special tax regime for residents of the High Technology Park (HTP) and the Creative Industries Park (CIP). The integration of government agencies’ information systems allows taxpay»»»

The investigation into alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) is widening, with the CID-Special Investigation Team (SIT) having questioned more than 100 candidates so far, officials said. The»»»

London: UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is “not interested” in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down as the head of world football’s globa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail and Qatar SC will face challenging group campaigns in the 2026-2027 Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) as the two Qatar clubs aim to keep the trophy in the country after Al Rayyan’s triumph in the last edition. The third edition of the tournament will kick off on October 13, w»»»

Doha, Qatar: France and Bulgaria secured top spot in Pools A and D respectively as the final day of pool play completed the 16-team Round of 16 field at the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha yesterday. France beat Venezuela 3-0 (27-25, 25-14, 25-15), with Jaden Ebagne Yon sc»»»

Doha: In-form Qatar reached the quarter-finals of the 11th U-19 Asian Championship after defeating Syria 42-29 for a fourth consecutive victory in Amman yesterday. Qatar topped Group B with eight points, having earlier beaten Saudi Arabia 30-22, Kuwait 30-19 and Iran 24-22. Qatar will now look to m»»»

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan with complex eye conditions seek treatment at the Novosibirsk branch of the Interdisciplinary Scientific and Technical Complex (ISTC) Eye Microsurgery. Medical Center Director Valery Chernykh said during a press tour for journalists from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.»»»

UAE’s leaders took to social media on August 25 with special messages to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). His birthday is observed each year on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, which this year falls on Tuesday, August 25. (The country will be getting a public holiday, on August 28»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently participated in the first edition of the Sahel Tech Innovation Challenge (STIC ‘26) held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, under the theme ‘Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Africa.’ Board Members Mohamed bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi and Dr. Mohamed bin Jawhar Al Moh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat) held its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) yesterday via videoconference after reaching legal quorum, and all items on the agenda were endorsed during the EGM. The shareholders at the EGM also approved all proposed amendments to the Company’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a large-scale ophthalmology and anti-blindness campaign in Niger, aimed at giving the most vulnerable populations better access to specialised ophthalmology services. Being implemented by Niger’s National Eye Health Program (PNSO), the pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The government service centre at The Pearl has been ranked the best government service centre in Qatar for the first half of 2026, achieving an overall score of 92.9 percent, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) announced on Sunday. The ranking forms part of ongoin»»»

Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation has announced that registration for the first edition of “Run the Dome” has reached full capacity. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, August 28-29, 2026, inside the Aspire Dome, following strong interest and participation from members of the co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17, 2026. This year’s edition welcomes entries across four »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector showed solid growth and stable liquidity in July 2026, driven by a record expansion in international reserves and robust credit activity. According to the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Depository Corporations Survey, also referred to as the Deposit Institutions Survey»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, closed the first half (H1) of 2026 with a 37 percent rise in firm registrations from the same period in 2025, underscoring the strength of its strategy and the appeal of Qatar’s business environment to i»»»

The US-Iran conflict entered a sharper economic phase on Monday as Washington announced sweeping new sanctions designed to cut Tehran off from international trade and finance, while Iran tightened its own restrictions over the Strait of Hormuz. For UAE residents, the immediate concerns remain marit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by its Early Education Department, held an orientation meeting yesterday for the KG1 level, designed for three-year-old children, with broad participation from academics, kindergarten staff and parents. Held at the ministry’s »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed development and improvement works on Al Markhiya Street as part of Phase 9 of the project to develop and rehabilitate strategic sites in Qatar. The project involved maintaining a 1,200-metre stretch of road, fully upgrading its infrast»»»

Doha: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced that Qatar has once again achieved one of the world’s highest scores in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development Index (IDI) 2026, published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), reaffirming Qatar’s po»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Center (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Program for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Program for Children with Disabilities who are Vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has registered a new investment endowment comprising 58,988 shares in several companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, donated by a benefactor under the directorate’s supervision in favour of the “W»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its first scheduled freighter services from Helsinki, Finland, effective 2 September 2026. Operating once weekly with a Boeing 777 freighter on the Doha – Budapest – Helsinki – Doha route, the new service will provide 100 tonnes of export»»»

The Y. Tsivyan Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics is helping train medical specialists for Central Asian countries. Institute Director Andrei Korytkin said this during a press tour for journalists from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. According to him, the institut»»»

A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidency shows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) greeting Pakistan's Minister of Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi during a meeting in Tehran from earlier this month. Photo by Iranian presidency/EPA Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Pakistani and Iranian officials»»»

Pomas, France: A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country's southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas were hit by power outages and transp»»»

Pomas, France: A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country's southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas were hit by power outages and transp»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality has provided three air-conditioned walking facilities, enabling residents and visitors to stay physically active and make use of outdoor spaces during the summer in greater comfort. The initiative reflects Abu Dhabi’s approach to developing urban facilities that take the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s prominent position in the global energy sector, particularly natural gas, is matched by its responsible approach to leadership, partnership and international cooperation, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Dr. Philip Mshelbila has said. Speaking at th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work has held an introductory workshop on its Media Category, highlighting its objectives, eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria as the category moves towards participation in the award’s upcoming edition. The workshop was held at the»»»