MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces continued to carry out overnight strikes on Ukraine's logistics and port infrastructure facilities, as well as on naval vessels used by the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Overnight, the Russian armed forces continue»»»

The Environmental Fund Administration (AFM) approved 1,419 eco-vouchers worth a total of 16.297 million lei on Monday for individuals registered under the 2026 Rabla Auto (car scrappage) ...»»»

More than a quarter of Romanians (28%) called on the services of a plumber, electrician or locksmith in the past year following an incident at home, an increase of four percentage points compared with the previous year, according to data the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies in »»»

The objective of taking over the Mangalia Shipyard is represented by its development both for civil and military vessels, announced on Monday the German defence company, said ...»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says he inherited a country with its back against the wall when he took office at Victoria Palace, but will hand over to the next government a Romania on the path to sound recovery, "with the experience of a government that did not lie, did not resort to populism»»»

The first budget revision of 2026 would cover the urgent operating expenses of public institutions, including the needs of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and ambulance services, while a second revision, at the end of November, will allow additional adjustments, the interim»»»

The budget deficit narrowed to 3.82% of GDP nine months into 2026, from 5.35% in the same period last year, as receipts increased by 11.8% and outlays by about 5%, acting Minister of Finance Alexandru Nazare said on Monday at hearings by the joint specialised committees of Parliament."The macroecon»»»

Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) MPs will not vote on the investiture of the Niculescu Cabinet, will not participate in the hearings of the selected ministers and parliamentary committees and is willing to support any motion of censure submitted by another party, AUR leaders announced on .»»»

The Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) will sign a six-month support agreement with Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu, party's leader Kelemen Hunor said.'The cost of energy has risen and continues to rise, and the most ...»»»

Thirteen ministers proposed for the Niculescu Government, including two ministers-delegate, received a favorable opinion following hearings held on Monday before the specialized parliamentary committees.The parliamentary committees voted in favor of the ...»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan received a delegation from the European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission), led by Marta Cartabia, at Victoria Palace on Monday, in the context of their participation in the second edition of the Rule of Law Forum, currently being held in Rom»»»

Interim Prime Minister and National Liberal Party (PNL) leader Ilie Bolojan said that he had signed an agreement with Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu on Sunday evening, setting out the conditions Niculescu has agreed to meet in exchange for the votes that Liberal MPs are due to cast in Parl»»»

Chairman of the Romanian Senate Mircea Abrudean on Monday welcomed Chair of the Venice Commission Marta Cartabia to discuss the role of the Parliament in the debate and passing of legislation, the importance of the fairness of justice, political stability, the electoral system and ...»»»

Open dialogue with European experts is essential, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, after meeting a delegation of the Venice Commission. "I had a very good discussion today with the delegation of the Venice Commission, led by President Marta Cartabia, about the consolidation of the rule of law,»»»

Logitech revolutionises enterprise collaboration with AI-powered video and audio solutions Dubai: Logitech has unveiled the largest enterprise product launch in company history, engineered to equip companies for the AI revolution. Headlined by Logitech Rally Bar 2, Rally System 2 Pro, and Sound Sha»»»

BREAKING NEWSBan covers nine veterinary medicinal products and raw materials: what you should know Dubai: The UAE is banning the use of ciprofloxacin, a popular antibiotic, in its veterinary sector from November 1, 2026, in a move aimed at tackling antimicrobial resistance. The Emirates Drug Establ»»»

New law requires couples to complete premarital training before marriage approval Dubai: Kuwait has introduced penalties of up to one year in prison and a KD1,000 fine for notaries and marriage officials who authenticate marriage contracts without verifying that both parties have completed a mandat»»»

Police captain and officer die after car overturns on Sharm El Sheikh–El Tor road Dubai: Two Egyptian policemen, including a police captain, were killed and a senior security official injured when a car overturned on a highway in South Sinai, according to local media reports. The accident occurred »»»

In February, Iliana Yotova had to choose a caretaker prime minister from the short list of officials the amended constitution allows, and she picked Andrey Gyurov, then a deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank. Eight months later he is the main obstacle between her and a full presidential t»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United Nations World Food Program [WFP] has been forced to slash food assistance to 500,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and 200,000 in the occupied West Bank because of a severe funding shortage, with the agency’s acting head warning that life in Gaza remains “absolutely b»»»

Deposits run from Dh210,000 to Dh1.02 million, while the flying Rocket stays invite only Dubai: Tesla has opened reservations for its next-generation Roadster in the UAE, with deposits starting at Dh210,000. Booking can be made with a mere Dh20,000 deposit that is fully refundable but buyers will h»»»

Husband's allegations unravel as investigators fail to link accused to online accounts Ajman: An Ajman court has acquitted a Gulf national and another man charged with exchanging sexual messages through Instagram allegedly intended to promote vice, after the woman’s husband accused them of engaging»»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova told the Bulgarian National Television on Tuesday that Bulgaria's position on the war in Ukraine overlaps "almost entirely" with Hungary's. "The end of the war must be based on parameters clearly agreed through diplomatic channels between the Ukrainian a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan remain at the top of the Qatar Stars League but the pressure is building behind them after a sixth round that saw Al Sadd suffer another setback, Al Duhail strengthen their challenge and Al Arabi make a statement with a six-goal rout. A goalless draw against Al Gharafa kept A»»»

The European Union unveils its new "strategy for the Arctic" on Tuesday, aiming to step up its presence in the far north as melting ice opens new maritime routes, and tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight. The European Union (EU) is to »»»

Shocking details emerge in Kenya's worst cult-related tragedy involving 400 deaths A Kenyan pastor has been convicted on 191 murder charges after he forced followers to starve their children and themselves so they would die and have an opportunity to enter heaven and "be with Jesus". Pastor Paul Ma»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama met with principals of Tirana’s high schools at the Ministry of Education, addressing recent violent protests, the role of students, and what he described as attempts to undermine the country’s European Union integration process. During his remarks, Rama condemned the use of»»»

SEOUL: South Korea’s foreign ministry said Tuesday it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Ukraine, as a diplomatic row deepens over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. The announcement came more than a week after South Korea’s ambassador to Ukraine returned home followi»»»

UAE presidential adviser calls Vice President's letter a timely appeal for Gulf solidarity Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has hailed a message by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi meeting with Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council of the Kingdom of Thailand H E Woranut Khongmuang (pictured) on the sidelines of Global Security Forum (GSF) yesterday. Al»»»

The Peninsula DOHA: Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) will host Fresh Global Media Players: Disrupting the Digital Ecosystem? on October 29, 2026, bringing together international scholars and media industry leaders to examine how emerging platforms, business models, and regional industries ar»»»

Doha: Artefact and HEC Paris have announced a strategic collaboration to develop executive-level AI learning and capability-building programmes across the Middle East. Building on an established partnership in France, the initiative will be launched in Qatar and Saudi Arabia before expanding from D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine concluded the last day of MENA Microbiome 2026 with a call to action for stronger collaborative efforts to translate microbiome discoveries into clinical applications to improve disease diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. The day’s official opening featured addre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahli Bank (“Ahlibank” or “the Bank”) announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026, reporting a net profit of QR677m compared to QR676m for the corresponding period in 2025. The Bank delivered a resilient performance amid changing market conditions, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy hosted and organised its second highly successful International Padel Federation (FIP) Promises event, attracting more than 130 competitors. Alongside local Qatari players, 28 other nations were represented, including players travelling from South Africa, Spain and Argen»»»

Doha, Qatar: From how investors assess opportunities to how cities are designed and experienced, Cityscape Qatar 2026 will put the questions shaping Qatar’s real estate market at the centre of the 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum. Powered by Cityscape, the Forum will take place from 27–29 October at the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has welcomed Barzah Capital as the latest participant in its Digital Assets Lab, where the Qatar-based company will develop and test its real estate tokenisation model within the QFC’s Digital Assets Fra»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Financial Services (QNBFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of QNB Group, has been recognised with two distinctions at the Euromoney Markets Awards 2026, winning Qatar’s Best Liquidity Provider and Qatar’s Best Securities House. The awards recognise organisations shaping the future of gl»»»

Imran Khan challenges deportation as Aamir Khan visits MNS chief Raj Thackeray Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's visit to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has come under the spotlight, and the timing is hard to ignore. The actor-filmmaker reportedly met the politician at his Mumb»»»

Surgeons remove magnets through endoscopy, a limited incision without opening intestines Dubai: A team of Egyptian paediatric surgeons has saved a 13-year-old girl who swallowed 14 small magnets, causing symptoms of intestinal obstruction, in a delicate procedure that avoided the need to cut open h»»»

By Staff, Agencies France will introduce localized curfews as the unrest over rising living costs and deteriorating public services has escalated into widespread violence and destruction, leaving the authorities struggling to restore order. The unrest escalated over the weekend, with nearly 2,400 p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to bring the Microsoft for Startups programme to QSTP’s startup community, giving eligible founders access to Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies, technical expert»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (Thani Humanitarian), in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Social Services Department, has provided 617 items of clothing, footwear and personal care essentials to support patients during their hospital stays. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Week 2026 brought VCUarts Qatar’s creative research, international exhibitions and new academic ambitions to its home campus in Richmond Virginia, connecting university leaders, faculty, students and alumni across Virginia Commonwealth University’s two art and design campuses. Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The latest instalment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Grand Rounds series addressed the role of lung cancer screening and robotic bronchoscopy in the early diagnosis of the disease. The presentation, delivered virtually by Dr. Muhammad Sajawal Ali, attending interventional pulmonolog»»»

Philip Morris International (PMI) contributed nearly €343 billion to the EU economy between 2021 and 2025. This contribution included €22.3 billion in spending with European suppliers, €27.4 billion invested across its European operations, and €39.5 billion in exports. In 2025, PMI’s European value»»»

About 76% oppose starting separation process amid Trump's trade war and annexation threats Edmonton: Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Minister of Justice and Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus H E Costas Fitiris and the accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum currently held in Doha. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will showcase an eclectic selection of international films, documentaries and immersive cinema experiences, highlighting compelling human stories and pressing global issues from November 19 to 27. The Gala and Special Screenings programme brings together a»»»

Doha: Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Mohsin Raza Naqvi affirmed that the State of Qatar plays an important role in diplomatic efforts to achieve peace, noting that Qatar has chosen to pursue dialogue while others have opted to side with particular»»»