Cartel de los Soles, a group the US alleges is led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, will be designated a terrorist organisation, the US State Department has said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement on Sunday announcing that the US intends to consider the group a Foreign Ter»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United States carried out a lethal strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific on Saturday, killing three people, just as its most advanced aircraft carrier entered the Caribbean. The US Southern Command claimed in a post on social media that “the vessel was involved in illicit n»»»

Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday. The talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring ways to expand cooperation between Syria and China. Al-Shaibani began his first officia»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday that if no commercial solution is found, Lukoil's operations in Romania will be very difficult to carry out once the sanctions imposed by the United States government, which also target this Russian oil company, come into force.'We are in a situation whe»»»

The euro/leu exchange rate cannot fall below RON 5, Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Mugur Isarescu said on Friday, adding that lately the central bank has not intervened in the market."Maybe it's a wish. There is no way it can go down. Less than RON 5 no. So, I said that there is a p»»»

State-owned enterprises where there are "chronic" losses, who are "a black hole" for the budget must be liquidated, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday."We have almost 50 companies still in which the procedures for appointing the management according to the legislation that is accepted by th»»»

Romania has no reason to increase VAT at the beginning of next year, Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Mugur Isarescu said, mentioning that three-month data show that the trend is very positive."I don't believe that VAT will be increased. We have no reason to increase it. It is also a »»»

Dubai: Dubai has a new landmark in its skyline. Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG, officially opened as the world’s tallest hotel. Rising 377 metres across 82 floors, it features one of the world’s highest infinity pools, offering panoramic views of Dubai Marina and the city’s coastline»»»

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has revised upwards its inflation forecast for the end of 2025 to 9.6%, from the previous 8.8%, and anticipates that it will reach 3.7% at the end of 2026, compared with 3% in the previous projection, according to data presented on Friday by the BNR Governor, Mugu»»»

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) is expecting annual inflation rate in Romania to stand at 9.6% at the end of 2025, 3.7% in December 2026 and 2.9% in Q3 2027, according to the BNR Quarterly Inflation Report, November 2025 edition.Domestically, in the current baseline scenario, the annual CPI infl»»»

The summary of the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Board confirms that the extensive measures adopted by the Romanian authorities represent an essential step towards restoring the sustainability of public finances, according to representatives of the Ministry of Finance.At th»»»

Romania's gross domestic product fell by 0.2% in real terms in the third quarter of this year compared with the previous quarter, after advancing by 1% in Q2 versus Q1, according to the flash estimates published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Compared with the same quarter »»»

The Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) requests that Romania implement a right mix of policies and ambitious structural reforms to support growth, restore fiscal sustainability and protect financial stability, according to the report prepared by the international financial institution, »»»

Digital technologies are essential for the green transition, and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is paying close attention to the complex relationship between the two areas, said Antonio Gomes, Deputy Director, Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs and He»»»

Justice Minister Radu Marinescu presented on Friday to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Group for Public Integrity the recent legislative reform regarding pre and post-employment restrictions in public institutions and authorities, also referring to the meas»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Friday that the discussions regarding next year's budget will begin within the next two weeks.He responded that way when asked in an interview with the "Europa Libera Romania" website about the stage of preparation of the draft State Budget Law for 2026."In »»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Thursday that no agreement was reached following the discussions on the reform of magistrates' pensions, held on Wednesday at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace."Each of us presented our viewpoints, but we did not reach a solution acceptable to both sides, nor d»»»

The Republic of Moldova is open for business and we have three priorities: to bring the country into the European Union, to develop the economy and attract investments, to better understand risks and manage them responsibly, said Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, who met with representati»»»

Romania and Turkey regard enhanced security in the Black Sea region as a strategic priority, Romania's Minister of Internal Affairs, Catalin Predoiu, and his counterpart from the Republic of Turkey, Ali Yerlikaya, underlined during a telephone discussion."The two officials stressed that ensuring gr»»»

The Government on Thursday established, through an emergency ordinance, the regulatory and administrative framework at national level for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 on the secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and for the development of strategic projects esta»»»

It's important that part of the armament Romania can acquire through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) Programme be produced in our country, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan told Euronews Romania on Thursday evening."We are not only talking about the acquisition of armaments, but, very importantly, »»»

The Government approved in its Thursday meeting the draft law for the ratification of the Framework Agreement between the Government of Romania and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation for Romania's participation in programmes managed by this organisation, signed in Bucharest on 8 Octobe»»»

The Delta Emergency Situations Inspectorate (ISU Delta) received four calls during the night from Sunday to Monday from various people who reported loud noises characteristic of bombardments after Russia launched new attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure.Residents of localities in the north of T»»»

Dubai’s Court of Cassation has rejected the final appeal of an Arab woman convicted of causing a fatal road accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. The ruling upholds earlier judgments by the Misdemeanours Court and the Court of Appeal, which fined her Dh10,000 and ordered her to pay»»»

Doha: In collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post), the UPU Regional Office in Doha hosted the Fourth Regional Workshop on Operational Readiness for E-commerce, Disaster and Risk Management in the Postal Sector in November 2025. »»»

In the latest series of Israeli aggression on Lebanon, our correspondent in south reported that an Israeli drone struck a vehicle in the town of Mansouri, within the Tyre district. The strike killed the principal of the Mansouri Public School. BREAKING | Israeli drone strikes a vehicle in Mansouri,»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump said on Friday that New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has requested a meeting in Washington, following his recent election victory. “The Mayor of New York would like to meet with us, and we'll work something out” Trump told reporters, adding that »»»

If every Englishman’s home is his castle, then the opportunity to snap up Ripley Castle could fulfil the ideal for some. This property near Harrogate, ancestral seat of the Ingilby family for the last seven centuries, came onto the market in January at 21 million pounds, according to the Country Li»»»

The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Israeli soldiers shot at its troops on Sunday in the south of the country, while Israel's military said it mistook blue helmets for "suspects" and fired warning shots. The Israeli military blamed "poor weather conditions" and said it had not deliberately »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said they intend to designate Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization. Pool File Photo by Fadel Senna/UPI | License Photo Nov. 16 (UPI) -- The Trump administration said it intends to designate a Venezuelan-based drug cartel as a foreign terrorist »»»

The Abu Dhabi Civil Family and Administrative Court has ordered a man to repay Dh24,500 and pay a further Dh3,000 in compensation after he contacted another person, falsely claimed to be a bank employee, and tricked him into providing his PIN and OTP. The scammer then used the information to withdr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Next Generation (TNG) School is celebrating an extraordinary milestone as its students earned Top in the World and Top in Qatar distinctions in the June 2025 Cambridge International Examinations a true testament to their hard work, curiosity, and academic excellence. The achievers »»»

Doha, Qatar: Are our choices truly our own, or are they shaped by forces beyond our control? In its latest town hall, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates brought together students, academics, and global experts for a thought-provoking discussion on free will and its implications for justice, forgivenes»»»

By Staff, Agencies The principal of the Mansouri Public School, Mohammad Shuweikh, was martyred in an “Israeli” airstrike on the town in the Tyre district, South Lebanon. Earlier, an “Israeli” drone struck a car in the town of Mansouri on Sunday evening. The Lebanese Minister of Education, Rima Kar»»»

The Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has been placed on high alert. The measures are aimed at ensuring the safety of road users and preventing offenses related to cargo transportation, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the statement, one of the ke»»»

Two individuals engaged in illegal currency exchange have been detained at Osh International Airport, the press service of the Osh Department of Internal Affairs reported. According to police, the Aviation Transport Department received information about unlicensed currency transactions at the airpo»»»

Israel is increasing its daily violations against southern Lebanon. For days, it has been constructing more sections of a border wall in the South in violation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701. Moreover, its forces opened fire on Sunday against members of the UN Interim Force in L»»»

The UN Security Council is set to vote Monday on a US-drafted resolution bolstering Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, especially the deployment of an international force, as Washington warns that a failure to act could lead to renewed fighting. The draft, which has been revised several times as a res»»»

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that Australia would not co-host the COP31 climate summit with Turkey amid an ongoing stalemate between the two countries over which one should stage the conference next year. Turkey has proposed jointly leading next year’s UN climate summit with Austr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Executive Director of Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), Saad A. Al-Kharji has said that the transformative role Qatari women are playing in shaping the country’s labor market, driven by national empowerment strategies, education, and a growing presence across diverse professional»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Italy in Doha participated in the 2025 edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival, held at the beautiful venue of Katara Corniche. The event was organised by Katara Cultural Village Foundation and the EUNIC Cluster in Qatar. This year, the Embassy of Italy proudly pres»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state, a day before the UN Security Council will vote on a US-drafted resolution on Gaza that leaves the door open to Palestinian independence. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and me»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” occupation forces have martyred two young Palestinians in separate West Bank raids, extending a deadly pattern of violence that has persisted despite a fragile Gaza ceasefire. The official Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing security sources, reported that “Israeli” so»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has said he is open to negotiating with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to defuse tensions and the ongoing war scare between the countries. Trump has accused Maduro of operating “narcoterrorist” cartels, an allegation Maduro has denied. “We may be ha»»»

Oxagon, the reimagined industrial city of NEOM, announced on Sunday the signing of a land lease agreement with Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co. Ltd (AHG). As part of the $160 million investment, AHG will develop in multiple phases a state-of-the-art industrial gases production and d»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) honoured its highest-achieving students during its distinguished Annual Academic Awards Ceremony this week. A total of 50 exceptional undergraduate and graduate students from diverse academic fields were recognised across eight a»»»

Greece on Monday marks the climax of three days of events commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising, with thousands expected to join the traditional march through central Athens later in the day. The gates of the Athens Polytechnic reopened at 9 a.m. and are scheduled to c»»»

Imagine Worldwide’s tablet-based foundational learning programme in Africa has clinched the top honour in the non-profits category at the inaugural Global EdTech Prize announced at the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi. Brisk Teaching from the US won in the start-ups category, while Matific from Au»»»

A recent nationwide survey conducted by the TREND agency on behalf of the Technology Industry Alliance shows that Bulgarians hold a very positive view of the telecommunications sector in the country. Respondents rated telecom services at an average of 8 out of 10, with nearly 90% stating that these»»»