DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President Iliana Iotova on the occasion of her election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria, wishing her success in performing her duties, and for the relations between the tw»»»

David Smith, The Guardian Donald Trump posted a document on social media this summer by a supposed historian that compared him with, among others, Napoleon Bonaparte and Adolf Hitler. That now seems fitting: the US president has himself fought one battle too many, and appears to have brought about »»»

Doha, Qatar: Unbeaten Jungle Monarch made an impressive return to action, cruising to victory in the feature Rowdat Rashid Cup at the 7th Al Rayyan Race Meeting held at Al Rayyan Racecourse. The bay gelding, who won all five of his starts last season, produced another impressive performance in the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC suffered a 4-1 defeat against UAE’s Al Nasr in their Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) match at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai yesterday, dealing another blow to their hopes of reaching the next round. Al Nasr took the lead in the 20th minute through Ramon Mierez, who capitalised»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a livelihood project for poor families in Gaza, which involved the provision of vocational training for 60 graduates, to help them start their own small businesses, at a total cost of $234,000. Dr. Akram Nassar, head of QRCS’s representat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has signed an agreement with GSM Education to manage and operate the International School of Medical Sciences and Engineering, making it the third school to join Qatar’s programme for attracting distinguished international schools. The agr»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar Sustainability Week 2026, LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines in Qatar, organised “Recyclers United – Closing the Loop Through Smart Recycling” yesterday at LuLu Hypermarket, D-Ring Road Branch, bringing together the Filipino communit»»»

Arab News DUBAI: Israel’s President Isaac Herzog is set to begin consultations with political parties to form a new coalition government, after official results of a general election last week showed no clear winner. Herzog began the consultation process on Wednesday night and told party leaders th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artist and calligrapher Abdelrahman Elshahed brought historical poetry and Arabic calligraphy to life using raw, natural inks during an immersive and educational evening of cultural celebration on Tuesday. “Calligraphers in the past used to make their inks themselves; they would get t»»»

Doha, Qatar: China secured the gold and silver medals in the 10m air rifle mixed team event as Sheng Lihao racked up his second gold medal at the ISSF World Shooting Championships Doha 2026 yesterday. At the Lusail Shooting Range, China 1, represented by Wang Zifei and Lihao, won gold with 506.1 po»»»

Doha: Qai, a global technology company headquartered in Qatar, will expand its presence in the United Kingdom through a major AI infrastructure project on the Drax Power Station estate in the north of England. The project is a major initiative under Qai’s AI infrastructure joint venture with Brookf»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank and Invest Qatar, the country’s Investment Promotion Agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in support of foreign investment, business establishment, and economic growth in Qatar. The agreement establishes a framework for coo»»»

Doha, Qatar: QAMO Qatar Moms celebrated its sixth anniversary with SHAGUN 6.0, a grand Diwali-themed celebration at Hilton Doha. The event brought together 150 women for an evening of friendship, cultural festivities and togetherness. Founded by Deepa Jaiswal on July 24, 2020, QAMO has grown from a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Global Institute for Population Health convened healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers for a symposium examining how healthcare systems can better support healthier, longer lives as populations age and the burden of chronic disease»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt American aid to “Israel” has left the “Israeli” establishment in disarray. The announcement, which concerns aid worth $3.8 billion a year, followed Trump’s claims that "Israel"»»»

By Staff, Agencies Gold and silver added a combined $1 trillion in market value on Wednesday, as the metals jumped after Democrats won control of the United States Congress and the US dollar fell. Spot gold rose about 5.32% to roughly $4,139.6 an ounce, back above $4,000, while silver gained betwee»»»

Doha: Hosts Qatar concluded their FIP World Cup group campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their third tie at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday. Despite a spirited performance from Asian Games gold medallists Rashed Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf, who secured Qatar’s only v»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues its efforts to cement its place among leading digital economies by developing an integrated national artificial intelligence ecosystem. Built on innovation, the use of advanced technologies to support development priorities, and investment in national talent as a key pi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aleksandar Mitrovic and Roger Guedes struck late to give Al Rayyan SC a 2-0 victory over Oman’s Al Nahda Club in their AFC Champions League Two Group C match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. The win, Al Rayyan’s second in a row over the Omani side, took them to nine points and stren»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, reinforced its role in supporting regional capital market development at The Network Forum Middle East 2026 in Oman, highlighting the importance of institutional banking expertise, custody capabilities and cross-»»»

Nearly three-quarters of Bulgarians (74%) say that rising energy prices, including those of natural gas, electricity and fuels, over the past 12 months have significantly reduced their purchasing power. Half (50%) have cut spending on food or healthcare, according to the findings of the eighth edit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The floodlights of Lusail International Circuit have illuminated some of MotoGP’s most memorable moments, from Valentino Rossi’s close battles to Marc Marquez’s last-lap duels with Andrea Dovizioso. More than two decades after the circuit staged its first premier-class race in 2004, th»»»

President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in Tuesday's midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races. Most voters said that Trump's own policies had smothered growth and drove costs even higher, accord»»»

Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant's Unit 1 is expected to be resynchronized with Romania's National Energy System (SEN) on Friday, Nov. 6, after the minimum requirements for restarting the reactor were met and startup procedures began on Wednesday, state-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica ..»»»

Bucharest accounts for approximately 35% of Romania's online fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, according to a survey conducted by the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) during a debate held as part of its November members' meeting."E-commerce in Romania is still »»»

Researcher Calin Ur, director of the Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) project, known as the Magurele laser facility, said on Wednesday that the research centre is now operational but has been built for the next generation, making it essential to attract more bright, passionat»»»

Progress in reducing the budget deficit provides Romania with stronger arguments in European negotiations, and continuing fiscal consolidation efforts is necessary to support the interests of the Romanian economy, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated on Wednesday."Romania is no longer in ...»»»

The government's main priority is to revive the economy, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said during a meeting with representatives of foreign investors in Romania at Victoria Palace on Wednesday, thanking them for their important contribution to the country's ...»»»

National Liberal Party (PNL) leader Ilie Bolojan on Tuesday criticised remarks made by Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel about Romanians living in Germany, saying that xenophobic and extremist rhetoric had nothing to do with genuine ...»»»

Over half of the Romanian young people do not know about the French military presence in our country, but the majority considers that it contributes to Romania’s security, shows a recent INSCOP survey presented on Wednesday at the France Residence, context where the ambassador Nicolas Warmey apprec»»»

Romania needs investments, solid partnerships, and an openness to international experience, stated Minister of Health Alexandru Rogobete, who met on Wednesday with the British Ambassador to Romania, Giles Portman.According to the health ...»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dan Neculaescu met with the heads of diplomatic missions of Arab states accredited to Bucharest, with discussions focusing on concrete solutions to expand economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral ...»»»

Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu met on Wednesday at the seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) with U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, and told the American official that "Romania is stepping up its contribution to a NATO 3.0.""I welcomed today at the Ministry of Foreign »»»

President Nicusor Dan held discussions with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development Elbridge Colby on security in the Black Sea region and the need for joint transatlantic action to address existing threats, on Wednesday, at Cotroceni ...»»»

Paris: Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across France on Thursday, as unions hold strikes alongside student-led demonstrations that have gripped the country for weeks. The high school student movement that began with youth protesting dismal learning conditions has»»»

Damascus, Nov. 5 (SANA) Syria’s yellow maize production rose 42 percent this year to 475,232 tonnes, compared with 332,573 tonnes last year, meeting around 50 percent of domestic demand, according to Agriculture Ministry data. The area planted with the crop reached 84,381 hectares (843.81 square ki»»»

A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel says his bloc is willing to break with decades of precedent and join forces with Jewish-led parties in a shared bid to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's long rule. "We want to do things that we did not do in the past in order to remove this criminal governme»»»

Doha, Qatar: As many as 70 luxury classic cars, representing different eras of automotive history, will be showcased at the seventh Qatar Luxury Classic Cars Contest & Exhibition 2026, scheduled to take place at Medina Centrale on The Pearl Island from November 17 to 22. The six-day event, organise»»»

Showers, high humidity and winds of up to 40km/h forecast before the festival weekend Dubai: Residents in the UAE can expect a mix of sunshine, clouds and possible showers heading into the weekend, with rain chances mainly over eastern and northern parts of the country, according to the National Ce»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev welcomed remarks by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and special envoy Jared Kushner on the search for a long-term solution to the Ukraine conflict. "Jared Kush»»»

Hyderabad-origin Nabeela celebrates Senate win and prepares for a new role in Illinois Dubai: At just 27, Nabeela Syed has achieved a major milestone in American politics, winning a seat in the Illinois State Senate and bringing pride to her family's Hyderabad roots. The Democrat defeated Republica»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso This infographic highlights seven key factors driving a major shift in US elections, focusing heavily on economic strain, political liability, and shifting voter demographics. It visualizes public dissatisfaction with rising costs, foreign policy decisions, and presidentia»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso This infographic highlights seven key factors driving a major shift in US elections, focusing heavily on economic strain, political liability, and shifting voter demographics. It visualizes public dissatisfaction with rising costs, foreign policy decisions, and presidentia»»»

Doha: Vodafone Qatar will participate in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 as a Strategic Operating Partner. The event will take place from 8-10 November at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). Under the theme, ‘The IQ Era’, Vodafone Qatar will showcase practical real-world app»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie and President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer visited, separately, the National Command Centre yesterday. During the two visits, they reviewed readiness of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival kicked off yesterday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together musicians from nine European countries and Qatar for four days of performances celebrating musical diversity and cultural exchange. The opening cere»»»

New York: Voters in dozens of American cities approved restrictions or outright bans on data centers during Tuesday’s midterm elections, in one of the clearest signals that a groundswell of anger over the AI boom has cut across political divides. “Democrat, Republican, that didn’t matter,” said Ali»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck railway locomotives and a production facility of the Thermal Power Plant-2 in Kharkov with Geran drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "The operators of the Geran attack aircraft ... successfully hit railway locomotives, a producti»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday. One of the tankers struck a mine, while the cause of the fire on the second tanker was not specified. The tugboat ignited af»»»

Damascus, Nov. 5 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates discussed prospects for advancing political dialogue toward a long-term strategic partnership, expanding economic cooperation and addressing investment obstacles with a delegation from the European Council on Foreign Relati»»»