Mortgage instalments have risen in relation to average wages throughout 2025, with further increases expected in the coming months. However, by the end of the year the level is forecast to be similar to 2024 and well below 2023, according to the Ipotecare.ro index, developed with mortgage broker SV»»»

The Egyptian pound dropped again against the dollar on the black market on 21 July 2016, extending its recent decline despite central bank efforts to close the gap between demand and supply in the dollar-starved economy. Egypt, which relies heavily on imports, is facing a shortage in foreign curren»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended on Monday a reception that marked 76 years since the establishment of the People's Republic of China and 70 years of the friendship between the peoples of China and Serbia, and noted that he was proud of the trust and close ties between the two»»»

1 of 8 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump (R) participate in a joint news conference in the State Dining Room of the White House on Monda. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a 20»»»

MADRID: Spain’s leftist government said Tuesday it will investigate companies that advertise products or services in the country that originate in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.The measure follows the approval of a decree last week that bans the promotion of such goods and services i»»»

KUWAIT, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday a phone call from the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tareq, discussing with him matters pertaining to bilateral relations.His Highness the Amir and the Sultan of Oman also discussed issues of re»»»

KUWAIT, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) conducted an inspection campaign on Tuesday in Al-Ardiya Industrial Area, resulting in the administrative closure of 33 shops and establishments for violating regulations.The campaign also resulted in the issuance of 109 notices and 13 closure warni»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed a memorandum of understanding with Asyad Holding, leading a consortium that includes Spark Lab Saudi Arabia and Lamar Investment Holding, to develop a multi-purpose cultural landmark in Riyadh. Announced at the Cultural Investment Conference 2025, the pr»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed a memorandum of understanding with Asyad Holding, leading a consortium that includes Spark Lab Saudi Arabia and Lamar Investment Holding, to develop a multi-purpose cultural landmark in Riyadh. Announced at the Cultural Investment Conference 2025, the pr»»»

RIYADH: Under the patronage of Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, minister of culture and chairman of the board of directors of the Cultural Development Fund, CDF has signed an agreement to establish the Kingdom’s first dedicated investment fund in the fashion sector, with a total capita»»»

One person was killed Monday in an Israeli drone strike that targeted an excavator in West Bekaa's Suhmor in east Lebanon. A similar strike killed the driver of a water tanker in Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Earlier on Monday, an Israeli drone strike targeted a house in the southern border town of Aitaroun. »»»

A legislative session scheduled for Tuesday was cancelled for lack of quorum, as several lawmakers including the Lebanese Forces and Kataeb MPs boycotted the session over clashes on the electoral law. The session was adjourned from Monday to Tuesday after clashes on the electoral law led the Kataeb»»»

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WASHINGTON: On a warm September day in the courtyard of a San Francisco senior living community, a dozen residents shake their hips and throw their hands in the air to the beat of, fittingly, Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September.” Their hour-long dance class is hosted by Leah’s Pantry, a nonprofit that »»»

Dubai: From the power of preparation to the potential of live experiences, leading voices at Dubai PodFest 2025 urged regional creators to embrace authenticity, teamwork, and innovation in podcasting. The annual event, organized by the Dubai Press Club under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohamm»»»

As Sunjay Sudhir wraps up his nearly four-year tenure as India’s Ambassador to the UAE, he leaves behind a legacy marked by historic milestones, unprecedented diplomatic momentum, and what he called “a constant hunger to achieve newer heights” in India-UAE relations.“Boldness of vision of our leade»»»

TOKYO, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday cut its growth forecast for developing Asia to 4.8 percent for 2025 from its earlier projection amid a new global trade environment posed by US tariffs. In an update of its Asian Development Outlook 2025, the Manila-based lender d»»»

KUWAIT, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) declared on Tuesday new prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane, and butane, for October.In a statement to KUNA, the corporation said a metric ton of propane would be sold for USD 495, in October, and a metric ton of butane for USD»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ticket sales for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will begin today, 3pm, Doha time, at www.roadtoqatar.qa. Fans can purchase tickets in three categories, with prices starting from QR25. Supporters can also purchase a Follow My Team ticket, which will enable them to attend all matches of th»»»

Tunis, September 30, 2025 (TAP) – On the International Day of Older Persons, the Tunisian Post announced on Tuesday that it will issue a commemorative postage stamp, on October 1. This initiative is “part of the national effort to honor mothers and...»»»

RIYADH: The Cultural Assets Group announced at the Cultural Investment Conference 2025 the launch of a private, closed-end investment fund dedicated to cultural sectors in the Kingdom, with a total value of SR850 million ($227 million), including SR 200 million in financing from the Cultural Develo»»»

RIYADH: The Cultural Assets Group announced at the Cultural Investment Conference 2025 the launch of a private, closed-end investment fund dedicated to cultural sectors in the Kingdom, with a total value of SR850 million ($227 million), including SR 200 million in financing from the Cultural Develo»»»

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its latest report on Tuesday that Pakistan’s average inflation is expected to rise to 6 percent during fiscal year 2026, reflecting the impact of flood-related supply chain disruptions and recent increase in gas tariffs on prices. Heavy monsoon ra»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has hailed Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for throwing their weight behind Washington’s new 20-point Gaza peace initiative. Speaking at a White House press briefing on Monday, Trump described the Pakistani leaders as»»»

LONDON: William Saliba has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.The France defender has reportedly put pen to paper on a five-year deal, which will keep him at the club until 2030. His previous contract had been due to run until 2027.Saliba, 24,»»»

JERUSALEM: Hamas had yet to respond Tuesday to Donald Trump on his plan for Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would stay in most of the territory after he gave the US president his backing. The plan calls for a ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas within 72 »»»

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi will welcome Grammy-winning artist John Mayer for the first time when he headlines the Saadiyat Nights concert series on Jan. 24, 2026. The performance marks a major highlight of the UAE capital’s flagship open-air music festival, held on Saadiyat Island. Mayer, celebrated for his »»»

KATMANDU: A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in an alley in Katmandu to a temple palace Tuesday during the country’s longest and most significant Hindu festival. Aryatara Shakya, at 2 years and 8 months, was chosen as the new Kumar»»»

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hastily summoned hundreds of military commanders to Quantico for an in-person meeting Tuesday, with President Donald Trump also set to speak. The Pentagon gave no official reason for the gathering, fuelling speculation over its scale, secrecy and purpose. US Presid»»»

There were more protests in Madagascar on Monday, even as President Andry Rajoelina tried to quell popular outrage by firing the government. There have been days of unrest across the country over its crumbling infrastructure. On Monday, the UN estimated that at least 22 people had died in crackdown»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced the fuel prices for the upcoming month of October. Prices for Premium-grade petrol and Super have increased with Premium-grade petrol now priced at QR2 per litre for October in comparison to QR1.95 in the current month. Meanwhile Super petrol will be sold at Q»»»

RIYADH: Under the patronage of Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, minister of culture and chairman of the board of directors of the Cultural Development Fund, CDF has signed an agreement to establish the second dedicated investment fund in the film sector with a total capital of SR375 mi»»»

RIYADH: Under the patronage of Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, minister of culture and chairman of the board of directors of the Cultural Development Fund, CDF has signed an agreement to establish the second dedicated investment fund in the film sector with a total capital of SR375 mi»»»

KARACHI: Pakistan on Tuesday announced the launch of its first Sovereign Sustainable Finance Framework, setting out guidelines for issuing green, social and other sustainability-linked instruments as part of efforts to boost access to international capital and advance its environmental, social and »»»

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov described the contract with the Turkish state energy company Botas as a significant problem for Bulgaria’s energy sector, highlighting its long-term financial impact on Bulgargaz. According to Zhelyazkov, the agreement has already committed Bulgargaz to over 600 mill»»»

In a significant move to bolster economic growth and enhance Egypt’s competitive edge on the global stage, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib announced the issuance of nine golden licenses for strategic investment projects. These initiatives, spanning diverse sectors, are exp»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday talks were underway with both the Russian and the US side to find a solution for Serbia's Russian-majority owned oil company NIS that would be to the benefit of Serbian citizens. Mali said the issue of US sanctions on NIS was not an ea»»»

Dubai: “Every Monday morning, I’d be on a 7am flight to Karachi. By Friday night, I was back in Dubai—because I didn’t want to miss a single weekend at home.” That’s Faisal Kapadia in a nutshell: the man who could pack out stadiums but still lived by a family commute schedule. For four years straig»»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways will relaunch seasonal flights to Zanzibar next summer, operating four weekly services between Abu Dhabi and the Indian Ocean destination from June 14 to September 6, 2026. The return of Zanzibar marks Etihad’s 30th new destination announced this year, part of the airline’s wi»»»

Electronic Arts, the company behind blockbuster video games such as the Sims and Madden NFL, has agreed to transfer ownership to a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's public investment fund PIF, US private equity firm Silver Lake and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The $55 billion deal marks t»»»

By Staff, Agencies A recent assessment published by the International Institute for Environment and Development [IIED] finds the world’s busiest capitals are facing a sharp rise in extreme heat, with 35°C days far more common since the 1990s. The report shows 43 major capitals averaged 1,335 extrem»»»

Dubai: Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza, freeing hostages and rebuilding the devastated Strip under international supervision. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed the proposal, but Hamas faces a defining choice: Disarm and s»»»

Israel's far-right finance minister on Tuesday slammed a peace plan unveiled by US Donald Trump and backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a day earlier to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza. In a long post on X, Bezalel Smotrich called the plan "a resounding diplomatic failure, a closing of »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Battlegroup Yug liberated the settlement of Seversk Maly in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Battlegroup Yug, through decisive action, liberated the village of Seversk Maly in the Donetsk People's Republic," the ministry said »»»

After a strong debut in May that drew more than 5,000 visitors, Gulf News Edufair is returning to Abu Dhabi on October 11-12 at Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, with an even broader line-up of universities and education providers. More than 25 higher education institutions, career s»»»

PoliticsGermanyCan German Chancellor Merz fix his government crisis?Christoph HasselbachAt a two-day closed-door meeting, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Cabinet is set to discuss further political plans. However, the atmosphere is expected to be tense. https://p.dw.com/p/51FStThe German government is »»»

ALULA, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- Al-Ula will host the Munich Security Conference (MSC) Leaders Meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, underscoring Saudi Arabia's global standing and its role as a hub for international dialogue on security and politics. The event, with participants beginning to arrive on Tuesda»»»

A Russian overnight drone strike killed a couple and their two young children in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, officials said Tuesday, as Moscow reported repelling a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack on its southern Volgograd region. Ukraine said on Tuesday that a Russian overnight drone strik»»»

By Latifa Husseiny The catastrophe of September 27, 2024 was unbearably heavy. Every detail still wounds— the names, the comrades, the places, and the memories that linger. On that day, the name of jihadi commander Hajj Muhammad Khair al-Din—known as Hajj Hassan—emerged into the light. Among his br»»»

Spain's national weather agency lowered its rain alert level for the eastern region of Valencia on Tuesday, a day after downpours sparked fears of a repeat of last year's deadly floods. AEMET lowered the alert level for the Mediterranean region to yellow from red, its highest. Parts of the Balearic»»»