Iran has summoned the Norwegian ambassador in Tehran to lodge a formal diplomatic protest over Oslo’s continued inaction regarding unauthorized Starlink satellite internet operations within Iranian territory, a network the Islamic Republic accuses the United States and the Israeli regime of heavily»»»

DUBAI: Yemeni Armed Forces launched new strikes against areas under Houthi control, said spokesperson for Yemeni Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Majed Abdullah Al-Nuzaili on Monday in a post on X. The step follows the political leadership's directives, he said, after the Yemeni Armed Forces announced the st»»»

Doha, Qatar: More than 100 people from across Qatar took part in the “Reboot the Earth” hackathon, a United Nations initiative hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university. The event is part of a global initiative that seeks to harness technology to develop p»»»

Interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare highlighted that if Romania aims to join the eurozone by 2035, the country must exit the European Union’s Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) by 2030, allowing the necessary subsequent years to prepare for entry. Speaking on Tuesday at the National Bank of Ro»»»

Exim Banca Romaneasca obtained the first rating from the international rating agency Fitch Ratings, a favourable assessment that reflects the Bank’s financial and risk profile and its ability to continue its development on a sustainable basis, marking an important milestone in its development, and »»»

In response to public interest and information requests regarding the transaction, the Competition Council has issued clarifications concerning the proposed entry of new shareholders into airline Anima Wings Aviation S.A. The Competition Council analyzed the operation through which BT Asset Managem»»»

Banca Transilvania is providing 14 million euros in financing for the expansion and development of the Turda Salt Mine; the total investment in the project is estimated at approximately 25 million euros, according to a release from the bank.The project aims to expand the salt mine's tourist circuit»»»

More than half of young Romanians aged 18 to 34 rate their financial knowledge as good or very good, yet only one in ten correctly answers at least 10 of 12 questions in a financial literacy test, while people aged 50 to 64 achieve the best results, according to a study conducted by Cult Research f»»»

European integration reduces uncertainty, increases predictability, and gives local and foreign companies greater confidence to invest for the long term, Cristian Popa, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), stated on Thursday.He attended the second edition of the»»»

More than half (54%) of chief financial officers are involved in decisions on allocating investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology across their organisations, while 48% oversee initiatives concerning the trustworthiness, accuracy and transparency of AI systems, according to a Deloi»»»

The market capitalisation of the regulated market reached 669.28 billion lei at the end of June 2026, up 27.94% from the end of last year and 68.94% compared with the end of June 2025, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).The Bucharest Stock Exch»»»

Romania's insurance market reached a total underwriting volume of approximately 14.2 billion lei in the first half of 2026, up 15% from the same period a year earlier, according to the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) data.According to the quoted source, approximately 78% of total underwriting»»»

India-EU pact aims to double trade, strengthen supply chains and cooperation New Delhi: France will be a “big driver” and supporter of the India-European Union trade deal and will push to deepen its economic content, including cooperation in energy, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs Ben»»»

Appeal court overturns jail terms after defence challenges disputed cheque claims Dubai: The Dubai Court of Appeal has acquitted a businessman and a lawyer in a Dh13.5 million breach of trust case after finding that witness testimony and authenticated documents supported their account that the disp»»»

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MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will give a televised speech on Monday, his office said, amid speculation he may call early elections after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his government. The defeat in parliament on Friday was another political setback for the S»»»

India’s biggest airline cites soaring jet fuel costs as UAE-India fares face pressure Dubai: Airfares between the UAE and India are set to come under fresh upward pressure after IndiGo announced higher fuel charges on international flights, citing a sustained rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) cos»»»

Doha, Qatar: As children spend increasing amounts of time online, protecting them from the potential harms of digital technology is becoming a shared responsibility, one that begins at home. Through its research on children, families and digital wellbeing, Qatar Foundation is contributing evidence »»»

Doha, Qatar: The impact of a teacher is often remembered long after a lesson ends – in the confidence a student carries forward, a skill they once thought they could not master, or encouragement that stays with them through the years. On World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on October 5, Qatar »»»

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domestic markets) increased 2.1% in August this year compared with July 2026, while compared with August 2025 they rose 11.8%, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday.On the ...»»»

Romania's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market reached an estimated value of 2.3 billion euros in the third quarter of 2026, 2.2 times higher than in the same period last year, as the number of announced transactions increased by 52% to 93, according to a PwC Romania ...»»»

46.5% of Romanian entrepreneurs believe that the local business environment has deteriorated in 2026 as against 2025, with 34.9% of them saying that it has deteriorated a lot, while 15.5% say it has remained the same and 3.1% that it ...»»»

The leu could continue to depreciate slightly against the euro in the coming period, driven by the significant inflation differential between Romania and the eurozone; however, it is more likely to retain its "investment-grade" sovereign rating than to be downgraded by S&P, Adrian Codirlasu, presid»»»

German companies are showing growing interest in Romania's energy sector, particularly in solar and wind power, German Ambassador to Romania Angela Ganninger said at the launch conference of the third edition of the Code of Good Practice for Renewable Energy in Romania.'Through our regular exchange»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was questioned as a witness by the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) in Iasi on Friday in the case concerning Vaslui businessman Fanel Bogos, Government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu said in response to questions from accredited journalists at Victoria Palace»»»

USR remains consistent: it will not enter government alongside PSD ministers and will not vote for any government that serves as a "front" for the Social Democrats, USR chairman Dominic Fritz stated on Friday, noting that early elections are the solution to resolving the ...»»»

President Nicusor Dan is inviting the presidents and representatives of the political parties and groups in the Romanian Parliament to the Cotroceni Palace on Monday for consultations regarding the nomination of a candidate for the office of Prime ...»»»

The Department of European Law of the Faculty of Law and Political Science of the Pazmany Peter Catholic University of Budapest/PPKE - Pazmany Peter Katolikus Egyetem, the Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights (Office for the Rights of National Minorities) and the Embassy of Romania in »»»

Cohesion policy remains just as relevant in the context of the European Union's new challenges regarding security, defense, and competitiveness, and can help Member States strengthen their position in these areas, stated MEP Siegfried Muresan, Vice-Chair of the EPP Group, on Friday during a debate »»»

The Friends of Cohesion group, which comprises 17 EU member states, has sent a joint letter to Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, in its capacity as head of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, calling for agriculture and cohesion to be preserved as central priorities in »»»

The United States can count on Romania, President Nicusor Dan said Friday in a message posted on X, and accompanied by a photo showing Nicusor Dan and his partner, Mirabela Gradinaru, alongside US President Donald Trump at a reception hosted by Trump in New York in September on the sidelines of the»»»

Romania's sovereign rating having been affirmed at the recommended investment grade is a breath of fresh air in a sea of problems facing Romania, economic consultant Adrian Negrescu said on Saturday, adding that "this is not a ...»»»

On October 2, 2026, Standard&Poor Global Ratings (S&P) affirmed its 'BBB-/A-3' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Romania, as the outlook remains negative.The negative ...»»»

Doha, Qatar: For the Class of 2030 at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), the start of university marks more than a new academic chapter. For many students, it is an opportunity to bring together experiences, interests, and ambitions shaped across different countries, communities, and discipli»»»

Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar participated in a workshop on implementing international humanitarian law (IHL) at the national level, held in Cairo. The event brings together heads and members of national committees on international humanitarian law from Arab countries, along with representatives»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Social Development and Family and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi visited Kibar Al Qadr Majlis (Valued Elderly Majlis) at Katara Cultural Village and Ehsan Club in Al Azghawa yesterday, as»»»

Doha, Qatar: As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes how people live, learn and make decisions, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates is asking whether faith-based traditions should play a role in its development, or whether it’s best left to the secular world. On October 15 at the Education Cit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, Qatar’s leading retail chain, has announced massive discounts of up to 50% with the launch of its “Sale Up To 50% Off” promotion starting today (October 5). Safari has introduced this promotion for its customers by offering a wide range of selected items at affordab»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Unesco Chair on Desalination and Water Treatment at Qatar University (QU), Prof Syed Javaid Zaidi, participated in the World Water Week events organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute focusing on innovation in water sector. Focusing on innovation in the water sector»»»

Doha, Qatar Attorney General H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, yesterday opened the seventh qualifying course for Public Prosecution assistants for 2026-2027, marking the start of a year-long training program designed to prepare the newly appointed officials for their duties. At the openin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of Embassy of India, Qatar celebrated Gandhi Jayanti commemorating the 157th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, October 2, 2026 at ICC Ashoka Hall. The event featured heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, along with cultural per»»»

“We are witnessing a situation of political madness, where the current ruling coalition is banking on two ‘dangers’,” international affairs commentator Zarko Rakic told Sputnik, commenting on President Steinmeier’s Unity Day warning that Germany mustn’t let “extremist forces” repeat the history of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a multi-specialty medical convoy in Sudan, with a volunteering medical delegation deployed from Qatar to perform surgeries for displaced and underprivileged patients at Bahri Teaching Hospital. Being carried out in cooperation with the Kha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar and Mowasalat (Karwa) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore future collaboration across connectivity, data and analytics, customer engagement and digital solutions. Building on their existing relationship, the agreement establishes a framework for lo»»»

Doha, Qatar: High school students from across Qatar are being invited to get a first-hand look at Qatar Foundation’s unique landscape of education as they consider their future university path – at ‘Study in Education City’. The third and final day of the event, Tuesday October 6, is open to the ge»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will honour 80 teachers from government schools on Wednesday in recognition of their contributions to education, as the Ministry of Education and Higher Education marks World Teachers’ Day 2026 under the theme “Giving that Nurtures Generations.” Held under the patronage of Prime »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) announced that it has completed more than 50 percent of the new designs for its permanent facilities project, which includes the Courts Complex in Lusail City and the headquarters of the Court of Cassation in the Wadi Al Sail area, as part of the nat»»»

Solar project to power Emirates Extrusion's sustainable manufacturing goals Dubai: Emirates Extrusion (EE), a leading UAE-based manufacturer of high-performance aluminum extrusion profiles and customised architectural and industrial solutions, is strengthening its commitment to sustainable manufact»»»

24K gold trades at Dh498 a gram as weak US payrolls cool October Fed hike bets Dubai: Prices of the yellow metal are in a consolidation phase with spot gold trading at $4150 levels after its biggest weekly drop of 3.4 percent since June. Investors are assessing how softer US hiring and rising bond »»»