Doha: Health experts are urging greater awareness of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a widespread hormonal condition affecting women, highlighting that timely diagnosis and appropriate care can significantly ease symptoms and safeguard long-term wellbeing. A specialist at Sidra Medicine emphasi»»»

Doha: Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities has announced the completion of all preparations for the resumption of full operations for staff and beneficiaries, paving the way for the restart of educational and rehabilitation services next week. The center stated that preparations were carr»»»

DOHA: India continues to play a crucial role in ensuring stable and uninterrupted supply of food products to GCC countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed by Yusuffali M A, Chairman of LuLu Group, on a series of initiatives being undertaken to maintain supply continuity during the »»»

The share of Romanian employees who feel happy and fulfilled at work fell by 8% in 2026 compared with the previous year, reaching 27%, while more than half of workers (55%) say employers do not offer enough support measures, shows a specialist survey released on Thursday.Data from Reveal Marketing »»»

Romanians' interest in investments is growing, but the level of information remains moderate, with 57% of respondents to a study considering that they have little or no information about such financial products.According to research conducted by Raiffeisen Bank Romania in partnership with Appinio, »»»

Franchise rights are regulated by a European regulation that applies directly in Romania and is not taken over by internal regulations, declared Daniela Badila, general director at the Competition Council, at a specialized event on Thursday."Franchise rights are regulated by a European regulation t»»»

The per capita direct foreign investment stock doubled over a decade, from 3,000 euros in 2013 to over 6,500 euros in 2024. Romania is still below its potential, reported to other countries in Central and Eastern Europe, where it exceeds10,000-20,000 euros, said Daniel Anghel, vicepresident of the »»»

The government approved on Thursday the emergency ordinance for the SAFE defense program, aimed at ensuring that Romania is able to sign procurement contracts by the May 30, 2026 deadline without administrative or budgetary bottlenecks.According to a government release, the ordinance amends and sup»»»

The U.S. ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, attended on Thursday a demonstration of the V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle system aboard the frigate Regina Maria.He was joined by the leadership of the Romanian Defense Ministry and security partners."The demonstration highlighted how cooperation be»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Thursday held talks at the Victoria Palace of government with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmus, with discussions highlighting the strong and strategic nature of Romanian-Turkish relations.According to a government press release, th»»»

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola emphasized on Thursday, during a meeting in Brussels with Chamber of Deputies Speaker Sorin Grindeanu, "the need for stability and unity as we build a better Europe.""In my first meeting with the Speaker of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies Sorin »»»

Slovak premier Robert Fico will make an official visit in Romania on Friday and will have talks with premier Ilie Bolojan at Victoria Palace. According to the program announced by the government, the two premiers will have a private meeting, followed by a plenum meeting with the delegates' plenum a»»»

All parties in the ruling coalition want to continue governing together, President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday before attending the Romanian College of Physicians Gala - "Doctor for Romania. Medical Romania matters".Asked whether there was a need for a government formed by new coalitions, he repli»»»

Romania is subject to an "information war" orchestrated by Russia, which is also affecting people's trust in doctors, said President Nicusor Dan on Thursday at the Gala of the Romanian College of Physicians - "A Doctor for Romania. Medical Romania Matters"."The information war affects your professi»»»

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President Donald Trump's signature will soon appear on all new US paper currency, the first time in history that a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department announced Thursday. The move is just the latest example of Trump pushing his name and likeness on US institutions.&»»»

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would order the immediate payment of TSA agents as Congress struggles to end a 41-day funding shutdown that has snarled airports, left workers unpaid and forced officials to consider emergency measures, including shifting money or invoking a national emergenc»»»

MovieDOM, the blockchain-powered entertainment ecosystem transforming filmmaking through decentralised crowdfunding and fan ownership, has announced the appointment of acclaimed Indian filmmaker Kabir Khan as its Chief Creative Mentor. In this advisory role, Kabir Khan will evaluate scripts and pro»»»

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Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the extraordinary session of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, held yesterday via video conference, to discuss developments in the social and humanitarian situation in Palestine and Lebanon amid escalating developments »»»

DOHA: Qatar has lowered its heightened security alert, with the Ministry of Interior sending a message to residents that the “threat has been eliminated and the situation has returned to normal”. The security alert just a few minutes earlier followed a week when Qatar residents had started to step »»»

Dubai: A powerful thunderstorm swept through the Qatari capital, Doha, bringing heavy rain, lightning and strong winds that lashed streets and reduced visibility. Dramatic scenes showed flashes of lightning lighting up the sky as rain poured across the city, affecting traffic and daily activities. »»»

Doha: Apparel Group, the global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, supported the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s 2026 Eid Gifts Campaign through an in-kind contribution valued at QR1m in clothing and footwear for Palestinian and Syrian children. The contribution was highlighted throu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli Merkava tank on the southwestern outskirts of Al-Bayada town landing a direct h»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday they conducted missile and drone strikes the previous day against targets in Israel and US-linked military facilities across the Gulf. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in France for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers as Washington faces mounting critici»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE today are being urged to check their flight status and leave extra time for their journey, as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds disrupt operations across the country. Unstable weather swept across the UAE overnight, bringing lightning, reduced visibili»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a meeting with military commanders held at the defense ministry in Seoul on Friday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung said Friday South Korea will swiftly take steps for its planned retaking of wartime operational control of its military from»»»

Abu Dhabi: Various areas across the UAE witnessed rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy yesterday as the country was affected by unstable weather conditions. The National Centre of Meteorology said in a statement that Shoukah in Ras Al Khaimah recorded the highest rainfall in the country at 77.5 »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Arbitration Affairs Department, participated virtually in the “Institutions Symposium: Asia-Middle East Arbitration Corridor,” held as part of Paris Arbitration Week 2026, where it highlighted key legislative and regulatory developments in Qatar’s a»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality affirmed its continued readiness for the rainy season, noting that water tankers are operating at full capacity. Municipalities are also closely monitoring the situation through the Unified Operations Center. In a post on X published yesterday, the ministry explai»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has warned of thundery rain and strong winds affecting inshore areas, along with thunderstorms offshore that may reduce horizontal visibility and bring rough seas. In its daily weather report, the department said inshore conditions are expected to remain partly c»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said it has cleared about 85% of the 770 rainwater accumulation reports recorded during the current weather conditions, with operations continuing to address the remainder. Ashghal affirmed that its field teams remain on round-the-clock standby to ensure r»»»

The assassination of the top Iranian regime's naval commander in Bandar Abbas has cast a long shadow over the ongoing Middle East conflict. As the world watches the war front with bated breath, one measure is beginning to stand above the noise: how many ships are willing to pass through the Strait »»»

Dubai: Filipinos in the Middle East can continue accessing social security benefits without disruption, as the Philippine state-run Social Security System (SSS) has reassured members that its online platforms remain fully functional despite the current geopolitical situation in the region. In a sta»»»

Dubai: Heavy rainfall across the Sultanate of Oman triggered flash floods in several areas, with the impact most severe in parts of Musandam Governorate. Authorities confirmed that a woman was swept away by floodwaters in Khasab, highlighting the dangers posed by rapidly rising water levels during »»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait’s main commercial hub, Shuwaikh Port, sustained damage following a drone attack early Friday, authorities confirmed, as regional tensions continue to escalate. The Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) said the port was targeted at dawn by “enemy drones”, resulting in material damage but»»»

Germany's foreign minister said on Friday that the United States and Iran ‌have ‌had indirect negotiations ‌and ⁠that representatives from ⁠both sides plan to meet shortly in ⁠Pakistan. "Based on ‌my information ‌there have ‌been ‌indirect contacts, and preparations have been made ‌to meet directly»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s delegation headed by Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Thani took part in the 28th extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Transport Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held via videoconference yesterday. The GCC transportation»»»

Development of transplantation is becoming a priority for the healthcare system in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Health’s press service, thanks to government support and the professionalism of domestic specialists, high-tech surgeries are now successfully performed within the country, sa»»»

A package of bills on the protection, development, and state support of the national drink kumys has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The documents propose comprehensive changes to several laws, including the Tax Code, the Code of Offenses, and laws on public procurement, tourism»»»

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The mother of a 10-month-old baby has been arrested after doctors found serious burns and fractures on the infant’s body, a local news website said Friday. The injuries were discovered when the baby arrived at the General Hospital in Pyrgos on March 12, the report said. The medics who examined the »»»

Doha, Qatar: On day 28 of the Middle East conflict, heightened security alerts have been issued as Iranian aggression against GCC countries continues. Stay tuned for more updates: 10:15am Doha Time Qatar issues National Emergency Alert Qatar’s emergency services issued a heightened security alert, »»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit »»»

Oil prices fell Friday after Donald Trump again pushed back a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though most equities also dropped as traders shrugged at the news following a series of conflicting messaging from the White House. The US president had warned last Saturday he would obli»»»

JOEL JOHNSON THE PENINSULA DOHA: Qatar’s consumer economy is poised to emerge as a key engine of growth this year, underpinned by rising household incomes, expanding retail activity, and a rapid shift toward digital commerce, as the country builds on its strong economic fundamentals and diversifica»»»

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that the operation in Venezuela proved financially beneficial for the United States. "We had 100 million barrels of oil in the first week. We more than paid for the entire attack. In fact, we made probably four or five times more than the cost of »»»

Police have detained the woman suspected of carrying out a series of knife attacks in central Sofia that left four foreign nationals injured. The victims, all German citizens, were treated in two hospitals in the capital and are now out of danger. The suspect, identified as a woman in her late 30s,»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced near real-time funding for brokerage accounts, allowing UAE investors to move money into trading platforms faster and respond more quickly to market opportunities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bank confirmed that International »»»