By Staff, Agencies Head of the Iranian Parliament's News Agency Mehdi Rahimi said Iran has begun exploring a new diplomatic channel involving China and Oman, alongside existing mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan. He stressed that discussions with Beijing remain at an early stage. In an int»»»

Under the Slogan ‘A Window of Hope’, it brings Qatar and Japan together to promote health awareness and cultural communication Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Cancer Society, and as part of the Pink October»»»

The National Credit Guarantee Fund for SMEs (FNGCIMM) has granted guarantees totaling over one billion lei during the first ten months of this year to strengthen access to financing, according to a press release from the institution sent to AGERPRES on ...»»»

ASTRA Museum in Sibiu was the only institution from Romania represented at the International Cultural Heritage Fair in Paris, France, an event which attracted more than 20,000 visitors, Astra museum director general Ciprian Stefan, announced in a Facebook post on ...»»»

Romania is facing a credit crunch, as measures applied in its dealings with creditors are punitive and hostile, while the banking system is shouldering a heavy tax burden, Florin Danescu, Executive President of the Romanian Banking Association (ARB), said on Monday at a specialist ...»»»

The draft law on limiting the deductibility of expenses between companies within the same group would lead to the double taxation of certain amounts?including for Romanian groups?and could increase financing costs while reducing Romania's attractiveness for investment, the Chamber of Tax Consultant»»»

Romania's economy could shrink by up to 1% this year, while the risk of recession will persist in 2027, as economic growth forecasts for next year range between 0% and 0.5%, CFA Romania President Adrian Codirlasu said on Monday at a specialist ...»»»

The foreign exchange reserves of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) fell to 58.553 billion euros on October 31, 2026, from 60.060 billion euros at the end of September, according to data released by the central bank on ...»»»

Monday, November 2, 2026, in Bucharest, the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding enabling the two institutions to cooperate and exchange information relevant to civil aviation security in both countries»»»

Romania must pay increased attention to the refinancing of the public debt, not just to narrowing the government deficit, given that the gross financing needs for this year amount to approximately RON 278.5 billion, Cristian Popa, member of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Romania (BN»»»

Senate President Mircea Abrudean (liberal leader) said on Monday, referring to the submission of a simple motion to the Minister of Finance by the AUR, that he does not see what the Ministry of Finance could further clarify and noted that the PNL will charge any kind of slippage of the current gove»»»

We need ideas that can contribute to the improvement of public policies and partnerships which can generate concrete projects, and the expertise must get there where it can make a difference in people's lives, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said on Monday in a video message sent to the participants »»»

AUR Senators leader Petrisor Peiu announced on Monday that he would file a simple motion against Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare to explain the 'true' budget deficit. Seeing that the prime ...»»»

Romania's Minister of National Defence, Radu Oprea, said on Monday that the security of the Republic of Moldova is closely linked to that of Romania, stressing the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of defence, particularly in terms of intelligence ...»»»

The Republic of Moldova's Minister of Defence Anatolie Nosatii said on Monday in Bucharest that the partnership between Romania and the Republic of Moldova is based on trust, solidarity and mutual support, and that these values must be demonstrated through concrete actions, especially in the contex»»»

President Nicusor Dan congratulated on Monday Iliana Iotova, the winner of Bulgaria's presidential election and conveyed to her that he is looking forward to welcoming her on an official visit to Romania and that neighbouring countries 'have much to do' when it comes to the security in the Black Se»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said on Monday that funding through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme represents an important opportunity to strengthen defence capabilities and protect the country's territory and citizens, while also highlighting the need to deepen military cooperation »»»

The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) informed that, on Monday night into Tuesday, the radar surveillance system detected two aerial targets near the border with Romania, in the vicinity of Izmail and Kiliia, on Ukrainian territory.Furthermore, Ukraine's Air Operations Centre confirmed the presen»»»

Event lays groundwork for the Muscat Maritime Resilience Framework The Muscat Maritime Resilience Forum 2026 concluded under the patronage of Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, President of Oman Investment Authority (OIA). In his closing remarks, Al Murshidi praised the constructive engagement an»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Syria and China are seeking to expand economic cooperation beyond trade and into joint investment and reconstruction projects, as a two-day economic forum opened Tuesday in Damascus with representatives of 16 Chinese companies. The Syrian-Chinese Economic Development Forum, »»»

UAE President reflected on the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed and UAE's Founding Rulers UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan marked Flag Day by raising the national flag at Qasr Al Hosn alongside 55 accomplished individuals representing various sectors, symbolising the 55 »»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong experienced its hottest October since records began, according to weekend data from the city's weather service. The Hong Kong Observatory reported a monthly mean temperature of 27.6C on Sunday -- a 0.2C increase from last year's already record-breaking figure for the same perio»»»

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has announced that Washington will mediate a new round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, as US President Donald Trump seeks to bring an end to the conflict. In a statement on X on Tuesday, Witkoff said the working-level t»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities on Tuesday hanged two men after convicting them of involvement in the killing of four police officers during January protests in central Iran, the judiciary said. “Amirhossein Maleki and Amirhossein Ebrahimi, two armed perpetrators of the January 2026 crime in Isfahan wh»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone over the eastern Strait of Hormuz, marking the 55th such drone downed, according to an IRGC statement. In a statement issued by the IRGC’s public relations office, the corps said the »»»

Paris, France: Europe is entering winter with its lowest level of natural gas reserves since 2013, which could extend pressure on the international market into 2027, the International Energy Agency warned Tuesday. Europe's natural gas storage reservoirs were 75 percent full at the end of October, w»»»

Tunis, Nov. 3 (TAP)- "There will be neither tolerance nor concession over a single millime" due to the Tunisian people, President of the Republic Kais Saïed said. The Head of State was speaking as he met Monday in Carthage with President of the...»»»

Damascus, Nov 3 (SANA) Syria launched on Sunday a six-month project to modernize and digitize company registration, aiming to simplify procedures for local and foreign businesses, improve government services and strengthen the investment climate. Mohammed Saeed Sheikh al-Kar, vice chairman of the F»»»

As Americans head to the polls, analysts are divided on whether a Democratic takeover of Congress would alter the trajectory of US foreign policy — with some warning it could make matters worse. Daniel Kovalik, a former adjunct professor of law at the University of Pittsburgh, warns that Democrats »»»

Embassy works to repatriate rescued crew and deceased after Oman vessel attack One Indian national has died and 13 others have been rescued after an attack on the vessel MSV Al Jusufi near Limah, Oman, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said on November 3. The vessel, which had 14 Indian national»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s net profit rose 34.5 percent year on year to $36.3 billion in the third quarter, boosted by higher revenue and a gain from the sale of its stake in Malaysian refining and petrochemicals venture PRefChem. Adjusted net income, which excludes certain items, increased 9 percent t»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps [IRGC] Ground Forces announced that they had foiled an attempted terrorist attack targeting an armed forces headquarters in Konarak, in Iran's southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province. According to the Quds Headquarters, the terrorist cell w»»»

Rome: An elegant woman gazes out from her portrait with expressive eyes, a gilded wreath worn in her hair and a gentle, questioning look on her face. She is one of the 2,000-year-old "Faces of Fayum", startlingly realistic funerary -- or mummy -- portraits painted after Egypt became part of the Rom»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian martyred of wounds sustained in Israeli fire amid continued violations in Gaza 03-11-2026 09:15 AM Latest News Urgent News Pale»»»

The Arab Parliament affirmed that the rights of the Palestinian people are inalienable and cannot be erased by the passage of time. Foremost among these rights are self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator in talks with the United States, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said on Tuesday that the ball was in Washington’s court to “prevent war.” “The countries of the region should know that, just as the Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready for battle wit»»»

Damascus, Nov 3 (SANA) A trade festival featuring 50 Syrian companies opened Monday evening at the Barzeh Complex in Damascus, offering discounts of up to 50% on locally manufactured products as organizers seek to expand domestic markets and strengthen direct sales between producers and consumers. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has announced the launch of the local agricultural produce season at five produce yards across Qatar, starting Thursday, November 5, 2026. The yards at Al Mazrouah, Al Khor and Al Dhakhira, Al Wakra, Al Shahaniya and Al Shamal will welcome visitors seeking »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri Kani stressed on Monday that Tehran's policy has remained unchanged since the beginning of the war, reaffirming its determination to defend the country's security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity»»»

New York: A child in New York died after contracting measles, marking the state's first death linked to the disease in 30 years, authorities said on Monday. The child died in Lewis County in the north of New York, according to county and state health authorities. "I am heartbroken to learn that a c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces shut down the entrance to the town of Karma, southwest of Hebron, blocking Palestinian traffic in both»»»

Resilient systems and local capability stand as key to AI-driven energy transformation Abu Dhabi: As energy companies move from digitalising operations to running AI-powered applications, two executives say the sector’s priorities are shifting to the infrastructure and industrial capability beneath»»»

UAE aviation enters winter travel season with rising passenger capacity, security concerns UAE aviation is upbeat as it enters the winter travel season. Airports have reported a rise in passenger capacity and the return of some international airlines. The most important update: UAE airports remain »»»

Kuala Lumpur: The 2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia will be postponed from January to December due to "exceptional circumstances" in the region, the regional governing body said on Tuesday. "The organising committee for AFC Asian Cup approved to reschedule the flagship national tea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha International Airport (DIA) has advised passengers that it will participate in the annual nationwide WATAN 2026 exercise on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The airport, in a social media post on Tuesday, said that this will include activities involving full-scale emergency exercise at »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will participate in Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 from November 8 to 10, 2026, in Qatar, highlighting how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced connectivity are transforming networks, enabling new digital experiences and unlocking growth opportunitie»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) and Director of its Human Resources Department Saif Saad Al-Dosari inaugurated the ‘Mark and Memory’ stamp exhibition. Organised by Katara in collaboration with the Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre, the exhibition»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, affirmed that the State of Qatar gives the legal profession an overriding priority, as demonstrated in the nation’s move to make amendments to the Law Regulating the Lega»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, successfully concluded the inaugural PSG QNB WE RUN DOHA, bringing together 2,300 runners at Lusail International Circuit in a celebration of community spirit, inclusion and the unifying power of sport. More than»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Global Institute for Population Health (GIPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) hosted the ninth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week, an initiative designed to raise awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. The annual weeklong initiative featured a diverse »»»