Lashing out at his country's critics, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu angrily dismissed allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza as "the biggest lie of the century" in a defiant speech to the U.N. General Assembly that asserted his nation's right to wage war against Iran. Scores of delegat»»»

As the U.S.-created Board of Peace pushes ahead with plans to rebuild Gaza, it has said there's no place for the U.N. body that for decades has provided support to displaced Palestinians. But the agency's last chief says that behind the scenes, board members and others have been more open to workin»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said during talks with US President Donald Trump that China and the United States should meet each other halfway and foster stable trade relations. "So long as both sides act in the spirit of equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit, a pathway to»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea will treat the South as a "decisive target of collective punishment" if the United States turns it into "a decisive center for collective defense," Kang Chol Su, a department head at North Korea's Institute for the Study of Enemy Affairs, said in an article published »»»

To eliminate the shortage of textbooks in Kyrgyzstan’s schools, 48.4 million copies of textbooks and teaching materials need to be published, Okuu Kitеbi publishing house director Tologon Amatov told journalists. Earlier, President Sadyr Japarov decided to allocate an additional 7 billion soms to a»»»

Abu Dhabi doctors perform life-saving transplant for boy with Hyper-IgM Syndrome A two-year-old boy with a rare inherited immune disorder is preparing to return home after receiving an urgent bone marrow transplant in Abu Dhabi, with his mother becoming his donor. Kai was diagnosed with Hyper-IgM S»»»

New York: The State of Qatar, through the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), together with Canada, Norway, the World Bank Group (WBG), the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF),»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has strengthened the media readiness of its administrative leadership with the completion of a specialised training course on dealing with the media, attended by nine directors of administrative units. Organised in cooperation with the Al Jazeera Medi»»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Hend Zainal (pictured) as the organisation’s President of Higher Education, a position she will assume with effect from January 1, 2027. Dr. Hend began her career in 2005 within the field of higher education through roles at a number of Qa»»»

DOHA: The Waqf Studies Centre at the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will organise a scientific seminar on the book “Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Waqf and Charitable Work Terminology” on Thursday, September 24. The seminar, part of a series of academic »»»

DOHA: The Music Affairs Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, organised a seminar titled “The Arab Maqam: Dimensions, Ajnas and Branches” as part of its ‘Music Salon’ programme, taking audiences on a journey through eight prominent maqams and their distinctive characteristics. Combining »»»

Zagreb: The State of Qatar is participating in the 32nd European international competition for memorisation and recitation of the Holy Qu’ran in Zagreb, Croatia, between September 24 to 26, with the support of the Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Noble Qur’an Competition. Representing Qatar in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammad Al Ansari issued a statement categorically rejecting Israeli Prime Minister's accusation made against the State of Qatar. In a post on X, Dr. Al Ansari said: "We categorically»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have continued to carry out overnight strikes on enterprises of the defense industry complex and logistics centers, as well as on naval vessels used to support the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "Tonight, the Russian »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union faces its harshest winter since 2022 due to near-record diesel prices, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said on Friday. "This winter might be very, very bad [for Europe] and it might be the worst one we’ve had since 2022," Jorgensen told British newspaper. »»»

Turnover in market services provided to the population fell by 9% in gross terms in the first seven months of this year compared with the same period last year, as a result of declines in gambling and other recreational activities (-16.6%), hairdressing and other beauty treatment services (-12.2%),»»»

Romanian companies need to become more active in markets outside the European Union (EU), while at the same time we want to encourage companies from Latin America to view Romania as an investment destination and as a gateway to the EU, president of the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CC»»»

Romania is in talks with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to establish a Romania-US investment fund that would bring together the Investment and Development Bank, US private capital and other sources of financing, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced."Concrete Roman»»»

The Investment and Development Bank (BID) on Thursday signed an agreement to participate, on behalf and for the account of the Romanian state, in the Three Seas Initiative Infrastructure Fund of Funds, a new regional platform managed by the European Investment Fund (EIF) and dedicated to financing »»»

More than three-quarters (76.9%) of construction companies expect a negative impact due to political and fiscal instability, according to the latest edition of the "Top 100 Construction Contractors in Romania" analysis, published on ...»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has kept the prospects concerning the evolution of Romania's economy in 2026 and 2027, in line with the June forecast, and warns that negative evolution risks persist, according to the "Regional Economic Prospects," report the internationa»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan received a delegation from the international financial rating agency Standard & Poor's at Victoria Palace on Thursday; the delegation is visiting Bucharest as part of the periodic assessment of Romania's economic and fiscal developments.According to a government s»»»

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Thursday in Craiova that his party was prepared for possible snap elections, which he described as a scenario "on the table", although he stressed that Romania should avoid such an option for economic ...»»»

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan said on Thursday that next week in Parliament will be the most important test of the Social Democratic Party's (PSD) pro-European stance, when the party will have to choose between voting for "a responsible pro-European Government" or remaining "alongside »»»

Romania has taken important legislative and policy steps in recent years to prevent and combat gender-based violence, but urgent action is still needed in certain areas to protect women and comply with the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic »»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will pay a visit to Bucharest by the end of the year to sign the strategic partnership between his country and Romania, after the decision to upgrade relations between the two countries to this level was announced in New York on Wednesday by the head of the g»»»

Early elections mean four-five-six months of banners in the streets, TV commercials, quarrels among parties and I think that Romanians do not want this in any way, and the parties must do what the people who gave them the vote dictate, President Nicusor Dan said in an interview with AGERPRES on Wed»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday that his country did not want to be an arena for regional wars. Lebanon has repeatedly accused Iran of interfering in its affairs, especially since the start of the latest war, alleging that Tehran was using it as a "ba»»»

There was agreement within Fidesz that Hungary needed a satellite system usable for both mass communications and military purposes if the country was to gain an advantage in the competition between nations in the 21st century. Where they very much did not agree was on precisely who should receive t»»»

New York, Sept. 25 (SANA) Türkiye on Friday categorically rejected accusations made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, describing them as “malicious allegations without any basis in fact,” while reaffirming Ankara’s continued support for the»»»

London, Sept. 25 (SANA) Oil prices edged lower on Friday as markets assessed a mix of factors, including expectations of a possible de-escalation in the Middle East. According to Reuters, Brent crude fell 74 cents, or 0.69 percent, to $105.85 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude drop»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has completed the renovation of key facilities at two schools in Sokuluk district, Chuy region, improving conditions for sanitation, hygiene, and student well-being. The renovation was carried out under the «Project Volunteer Program for Improving »»»

Doha: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrated International University Sport Week (IUSW) through a diverse programme of sporting and wellness activities across campus, including its Fun Olympics. The week brings together students, faculty and staff through fitness classes, w»»»

Max Fashion’s new store offers refreshed space with on-trend fashion for the whole family Sharjah: Sharjah Central Mall has further strengthened its retail offering with the opening of Max Fashion’s 47th store in the UAE, adding another established fashion brand to its growing mix of retailers and »»»

DOHA: Cultural institutions can play a powerful role in strengthening international relationships, fostering dialogue and building understanding between societies, Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has said. Speaking yesterday at the Qatar Creates T»»»

DOHA: Organisations in Qatar will need to strengthen cybersecurity, unlock previously inaccessible data and invest in AI skills as they accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), noted Ghassan Kosta (pictured), Regional General Manager for Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Iraq at Google Cloud. On»»»

Call for inquiry as professor’s conduct at tech fest draws mixed reactions A video showing a professor grabbing a student by the collar during a comedy programme at Nirma University in Ahmedabad has gone viral on social media, prompting a debate over student conduct and faculty behaviour. The incid»»»

Airlines continue to adjust schedules as travel advisories warn of possible disruption Dubai: UAE travellers are being urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport on Friday, with multiple delays reported at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhab»»»

DOHA: More than 1,200 young basketball players from across the country have come together at Qatar Foundation’s Education City for the draft marking the third edition of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Qatar League. Organised by Qatar Foundation (QF) in collaboration with the NBA – and supported by the Qatar »»»

Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Museums and Founder of Qatar’s Years of Culture Initiative H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has concluded a three-country tour of Argentina, Chile and Brazil focused on strengthening cultural partnerships and the exchange of knowledge, expertise and »»»

Doha: Held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar Tourism is set to host the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), taking place from September 28 to October 3 at the Doha Exhibi»»»

DOHA: The Attorneys Admission Committee met yesterday under the chairmanship of Chairman of the Committee, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi. During the meeting, the Committee discussed the items on its agenda. Three new lawyers took the »»»

New global strategy targets better food, smoother service and more personalised visits Dubai: McDonald’s plans to improve food quality, speed up restaurant operations and offer customers more personalised experiences under a new global strategy that will shape how its restaurants operate over the c»»»

One thousand, one hundred and sixteen. That is the number of consecutive days Israel will have been at war when national elections get underway on 27 October. It is the longest consecutive fighting period Israel has engaged in since becoming a state in 1948. The implications of this figure are ratt»»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation’s second edition of QIYADA (Qatar Islamic Youth Aspiration and Development Assembly) conference opens in Doha today, bringing together around 1,500 young people for discussions on faith, resilience and navigating a rapidly changing world, while launching a new leadership acad»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s maritime transport sector is moving closer to fully digitalised services, with around 95 percent of transactions related to large vessels now available online, as the Ministry of Transport continues to simplify procedures and reduce the need for ship owners and maritime users to visit»»»

Top cleric links Yemen stability to coalition unity against Houthis Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Al Fawzan has urged Coalition forces and Saudi soldiers stationed on the front lines to remain united in repelling attacks by the Houthi group. In a statement addressed to soldiers, Al-Fawzan»»»

Asman Airlines is considering purchasing aircraft from Chinese manufacturer COMAC, specifically the C909 and C919 models. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. COMAC will provide the Kyrgyz airline with technical and commercial information about the aircraft. The parties will carry out calculations»»»

24-karat gold slides Dh40 in 28 days, down from Dh554.50 on Aug 27 to Dh514.50 on Friday Dubai: Gold prices have had a tough week as elevated energy prices and inflation concerns drove bond yields higher and fuelled expectations of another Fed hike. In the UAE, prices of 24-karat gold have remained»»»

New global strategy targets better food, smoother service and more personalised visits Dubai: McDonald’s plans to improve food quality, speed up restaurant operations and offer customers more personalised experiences under a new global strategy that will shape how its restaurants operate over the c»»»