UPDATEFrankfurt-Delhi flight landed safely in Jaipur as security teams inspected aircraft Air India hijack alert may have been triggered by pilot error, official says Dubai: An Air India flight carrying 306 passengers from Frankfurt to New Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday after a reported »»»

Doha, Qatar: The domestic horse racing season gets underway at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) today with the opening meeting featured by the Al Ghariyah Cup held on Al Rayyan’s dirt track. The season opener comprises eight races across various distances and categories, launching a comp»»»

An Israeli strike on an apartment in Gaza City killed one woman early Wednesday, according to officials at Shifa hospital. Israel’s military said it struck a Hamas militant but was still assessing the strike's outcome, without elaborating. Just over a year since a fragile ceasefire between Israel a»»»

VP vows ‘I will never resign’ as Senate trial narrows to alleged unexplained wealth Manila: The Senate impeachment court has approved the withdrawal of three of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte. The move leaves allegations of unexplained wealth, incomplete asset dec»»»

UAE travel agents report weaker Umrah demand as Riyadh flight disruptions persist Dubai: Umrah travel demand from the UAE has softened as flight cancellations following attacks on Riyadh airport have left pilgrims concerned about getting to and from Saudi Arabia, travel agents told Gulf News. The d»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy announced that a fire broke out Tuesday in an administrative building at Aramco, one of the world’s largest oil facilities, after being targeted in an attack in the country’s Eastern Province. In a statement, the Saudi ministry said the Aramco administrative buildi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will look to maintain their winning start in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Two when they take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun at Wolves Park in Buraidah today, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00pm. The Group C leaders opened their campaign with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Jordan»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s beach volleyball stars Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan delighted the home crowd by lifting the men’s title at the AVC Beach Tour 2nd Doha Open 2026 yesterday. At the FIVB International Centre of Excellence in Al Gharafa, the top-ranked Qatari pair defeated Australia’s Oliver M»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC began their Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) campaign with a 1-1 draw against Iraq’s Al Zawraa at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. Al Zawraa took the lead through Mohamed Sherif in the 21st minute, but Yohan Boli restored parity for Qatar SC deep into first-half stoppage t»»»

A limited fire broke out Tuesday in an administrative building at Aramco, one of the world's largest oil facilities, that was targeted in an attack in the country's Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said. The ministry said no injuries were reported. The attack came as the Iranian-»»»

Bus driver narrowly avoids collision before police track down child using CCTV Dubai: A 12-year-old boy has been arrested in Australia after allegedly stealing a forklift and driving it against traffic through central Adelaide, narrowly avoiding a collision with a bus. The incident happened around »»»

President of the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) Alexandru Bociu and India's ambassador to Romania, Manoj Kumar Mohapatra discussed the prospect of the signing, within short, of the veterinary health certificates required for Romania - India trade ...»»»

Romania and Pakistan could develop university cooperation through the opening of a Romanian campus in Karachi, joint study programs, and initiatives to promote Romanian universities among Pakistani ...»»»

Romania's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded a marginal 1% decline in the number of transactions in the first nine months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, when 215 transactions were recorded, according to a specialist analysis released on ...»»»

Rising electricity, oil and natural gas prices continue to put pressure on inflation, and the uncertainties related to the operation of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant and the war in Iran have the potential to generate new shocks on prices, Chairman of the CFA Romania Association Adrian Codirlasu»»»

Romania's average net salary fell by 2.3% in August compared with July, to 5,688 lei, while average gross earnings decreased by 2.2%, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).In August 2026, average ...»»»

Rents, diesel and gasoline recorded the largest price increases in September 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier, rising by 39.46%, 37.61% and 28.42%, respectively, while the annual inflation rate reached 6.61%, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statist»»»

Euro continues to lose ground in front of the US dollar, reaching the lowest level in the last 17 months compared to the American currency, more affected by uncertainties concerning the fiscal situation in France and the increased political instability of the second largest economy in the euro area»»»

The annual inflation rate rose to 6.61% in September, from 6.17% in August, as services prices increased by 11.12%, non-food goods prices by 7.06% and food prices by 3%, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downwards its forecast for the Romanian economy this year, projecting a contraction of 0.5%, compared with growth of 0.7% forecast in April and an expansion of 1.4% in October last year, according to the latest ?World Economic Outlook' (WEO) report »»»

Liberal deputy Ovidiu Cimpean, vice-chair of the Committee on European Affairs, called on Tuesday on Brussels authorities to prevent the excessive concentration of funding from the future European Competitiveness Fund in certain member states, namely those with more developed research and industria»»»

Ukraine safeguarding the right to education in the mother tongue of Romanians amid the Ukrainian Parliament having recently passed a law on the use of the languages of national minorities in the education system, was the theme of a meeting of the Romanian Senate Foreign Policy ...»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with his Bulgarian counterpart, Rumen Radev, regarding the deteriorating security situation in the Black Sea and attacks on commercial vessels.According to a statement issued by the Government, the Romanian Prime Minister s»»»

The Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) will vote for the government and the governing program presented to Parliament by Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu, regardless of whether that government is technocratic or formed around the PSD."Every day, I read assessments by various»»»

The National Liberal Party is considering a bilateral political agreement with Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu?outlining the conditions under which the Liberals could contribute to the country's stability over the next six months?but will not participate in the government, party leader and »»»

Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu has announced that on Thursday he will submit to Parliament a government agenda and the list of the cabinet of ministers."We ended today two days full of consultations with the parliamentary parties ...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Residents and skywatchers in Qatar will have the opportunity to observe the red supergiant star Antares near the crescent moon on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. In a social media post, Qatar Calendar House said the star would appear close to the waxing crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Awwal, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Saudi Arabia Civil Defence has issued a warning through its National Early Warning Platform in Al-Kharj Governorate and Riyadh City. The warning alerts of potential dangers and urges public to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place. It also instructs them to remain indoors »»»

By Staff, Agencies Argentina has asked the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea [ITLOS] to suspend a British-authorized oil exploration project near the Falkland Islands, escalating its long-running sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the South Atlantic territory. Buenos Aires»»»

Doha, Qatar: Various parts of Qatar received light to moderate rainfall on Tuesday, October 13, with the Al Karanah weather station recording the highest rainfall. The Qatar Meteorology Department said in a social media post adding that Al Karanah, located southwest of Doha, recorded 10.7mm rainfal»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US general says North Korea gaining military logistics, deployment experience in Ukraine war 14-10-2026 09:27 AM Latest News Urgent News Pa»»»

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A Hungarian journalist was surprised to discover a striking price difference after buying a popular sore-throat remedy in Budapest and later checking its price in Bristol. According to his account, a pack of 36 Strepsils throat lozenges in the UK cost less than a tenth of what he had paid for a sma»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to begin in Greenland, and hailed the Arctic island’s position for US and European security. Washington signed a security deal with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark after Trump threatened to»»»

BREAKING NEWSFlight AI2030 diverted as authorities investigate alert during journey from Germany Dubai: An Air India flight travelling from Frankfurt to New Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday morning following a reported hijack alert, Indian media reported. Flight AI2030 landed safely at Jai»»»

Doha: President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of the State of Qatar and Chair-Designate of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26), Engineer Ahmad bin Abdulla AlMuslemani is chairing the fourth and final Inter-regional Preparatory»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of their ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the people of Sudan, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) have delivered 10 truckloads of life-saving medications and other medical supplies to Sudan’s National Medical Supplies Fund (NMSF). Wit»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives H E Iruthisham Adam met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of the Maldives H E Hamad bin Mohammed Al Dosari. During the meeting, cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) discussed with a delegation from the National Centre for Non-Profit Sector Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia several topics of mutual interest, alongside opportunities to enhance coordination between both sides and bene»»»

Doha, Qatar: QC Talks continues its Fall/Winter season with a new session of Lusail Museum Conversations. On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Dr. Gizem Tongo of Lusail Museum and the University of Oxford will lecture on Painting “Like a Man”: Orientalism and Women Artists in the Late Ottoman Empire at Ge»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to achieve the objectives of its strategy to enhance occupational safety and health and raise awareness of the legislation and requirements governing the labour market, the Ministry of Labour, represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, »»»

Sharjah resident won the second prize after matching all six numbers in the “Days” section Dubai: An Indian expat living in Sharjah has won Dh5 million in The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw after using the “Easy Pick” option to generate his numbers. Kishore, 59, has secured the second prize in the dr»»»

The Russian Armed Forces launched a massive strike overnight using precision-guided ground-based weapons and long-range attack drones against communication and energy infrastructure facilities in Kiev and in the Kiev and Kharkov regions used in the interests of the military-industrial complex and t»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Lipton Teas and Infusions Qatar, and International Agencies, a subsidiary of Ali Bin Ali Holding, have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Lipton’s presence in Qatar and driving the continued growth and development of the country’s tea category. The partnership wa»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Iranian Foreign Ministry has again summoned Britain’s ambassador to Tehran, demanding that London promptly provide evidence for, what it calls, allegations linking Iran to an alleged security incident at RAF Fairford and warning that Tehran could reconsider bilateral relation»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the European Union to Qatar H E Antonino Maggiore at his office yesterday. The meeting discussed cooperation between Qatar and the European Union in areas of mutual interest, particularly food security an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Banks Dr. Wissam Fattouh (pictured) stressed the importance of Arab financial institutions drawing on the experience of Qatari banks, whose expanding regional and international presence highlights opportunities to diversify investments, strengthen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Library for Arabic Novels, part of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, yesterday hosted a book signing ceremony for the short story collection ‘Shortly After Survival’ (‘Ba’d al-Najat bi-Qaleel’) by author Aisha Al-Idrissi. Published by Katara Publishing House, the event»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by its Agricultural Research Department, will organise a field day on scientific methods for preparing and planting vegetables, with a focus on early disease prevention and improving agricultural productivity. The event will be held on Wednesda»»»