The value of the consumer basket for a minimum decent living in 2026
The Friedrich Ebert Foundation Romania and Syndex Romania have updated the value of the minimum consumption basket for a decent living for 2026, based on data provided by the National Institute of Statistics. The monthly value of the minimum ...»»»
Foreign Investors Council proposes national roadmap for Romania's euro adoption
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has proposed launching a national project for adopting the euro, bringing together the Government, the National Bank of Romania and other key stakeholders to draw up, within 12 months, a roadmap with annual targets for fiscal consolidation, reducing inflation and»»»
FinMin Nazare: State must control own spending, reduce waste and create room for investments
The state must bring its own spending under control, reduce waste and create room for investments that generate added value and jobs, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said.On Monday, he attended a meeting with representatives of the business community at the Victoria Governmental Palace, alongside»»»
Ministry of National Defence is purchasing four mobile approach and landing guidance radars
The Ministry of National Defence announced that on Tuesday, through the General Directorate for Armaments, it signed the contract for the acquisition of four mobile radar systems for approach control and landing ...»»»
Analyst: Russia carries out serious aggression against Romania
The press release sent by SRI about the act of sabotage coordinated by Russia that led to burning a weapons factory in Brasov county is a premiere, said political analyst Remus Stefureac on Tuesday. He pointed to the fact that state institutions unanimously said that Moscow was officially carrying »»»
Moldova, Ukraine sign memorandum on defence technology cooperation
Moldova and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of technical-military cooperation that which provides for the possibility of the acquisition by Moldova of drone interceptors, Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced on Tuesday.He said that the equipment produced by Ukraine has the advantage of b»»»
Israeli media reports indicate that with 48% of votes counted, ICC-wanted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 55 seats, Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc 50, and Arab parties 15, according to Channel 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media reports indicate that with 48% of votes counted, ICC-wanted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 55 s»»»
Qatar joins Arab efforts to tackle water challenges
Doha, Qatar: President of the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) Eng Abdullah bin Ali Al Thiyab led Qatar’s delegation to the 17th session of the Arab Ministerial Water Council in Cairo, as Arab countries discuss ways to strengthen water security, improve resource management»»»
GCO Director meets LGCC Director-General
Doha, Qatar: Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) H E Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani met with Director General of the Government Communication Center of the State of Libya (LGCC) Mohamed Juma Abu Helga. The meeting addressed ways to develop the field of media communi»»»
Media City Qatar advances strategic plans to position country as a global media and innovation hub
Doha, Qatar: The CEO of Media City Qatar Hamad Omar Al Mannai affirmed that Media City Qatar continues its efforts, which are guided by advanced strategic plans, to elevate the media sector. These initiatives aim to establish the State of Qatar as a pivotal global hub for the media and innovation i»»»
Qatar takes part in GCC talks on transport integration and logistics
Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Ministry of Transport, the State of Qatar participated in the 31st Meeting of the Committee of the Undersecretaries of Transport of GCC. The Undersecretary of the MoT H E Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed represented Qatar at the meeting held via video conferencing, yeste»»»
Russian satellites help Iran's allies strike Saudi Arabia, data and officials say
Iranian-backed militias carried out a precision strike last month, hitting the pumping stations of Saudi Arabia's most important oil pipeline. Days later, another attack hit a Saudi military air base, damaging an Italian fighter jet inside a hangar. Crucial to the strikes' success was what was happ»»»
Russia, Sierra Leone Discussing Energy Cooperation - Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Sierra Leone are discussing energy cooperation as part of bilateral contacts and various international events, Russian Ambassador to Sierra Leone Andrei Stolyarov told Sputnik. "We view the Sierra Leonean leadership's interest in developing energy cooperation with Russ»»»
etisalat Q3 profit hits Dh11.2 billion as Vodafone stake sale boosts earnings
Telecom group posts 6.9% revenue growth, while 9-month profit rises nearly 46% to Dh17.2b Dubai: etisalat reported a consolidated net profit of Dh11.2 billion for the third quarter of 2026, supported by the sale of its stake in Vodafone Group, as revenue growth and a larger subscriber base strength»»»
Parliament Fails to Reach Quorum at First Attempt to Open Extraordinary Sitting
Bulgaria's Parliament failed to reach a quorum at the first attempt to open an extraordinary sitting on Wednesday, at which representatives of various institutions were due to be heard over the arson attack on Starlink satellite communications antennas near the village of Plana and the pardons gran»»»
DOMASCO GAC launches the all-new 2027 GS7 PHEV in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The all-new 2027 GAC GS7 PHEV has officially been launched in Qatar by DOMASCO GAC, introducing a premium hybrid SUV that combines thrilling all-wheel-drive (AWD) performance with exceptional luxury, advanced technology and intelligent connectivity. Designed for adventure-seeking drive»»»
United States:WSJ: US Tells Gulf Allies to Brace for Intense...
By Staff, Agencies The US has warned several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a short but intense military campaign against Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the WSJ, US President Donal»»»
Zionist Entity:“Israeli” Knesset Election: Likud Leads, Arab...
By Staff, Agencies Polling stations have closed in the “Israeli” election following high voter turnout, particularly among Arab voters, with early projections pointing to a potentially historic result for Arab parties. Sources from the Joint List announced that it was "a historic day," reporting th»»»
United States:US Aggression on Iran Cost Tops $47 Billion
By Staff, Agencies The US war on Iran has cost the US military at least $47.1 billion as of mid-October, according to a Central Command estimate provided to lawmakers and first reported by CBS News. The figure is more than 25% above the $37.5 billion that War Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Congress in»»»
Russia:Lavrov: European Leaders are Political Masochists
By Staff, Agencies Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has branded European leaders “political masochists,” accusing them of sacrificing their own citizens’ welfare in pursuit of Russia’s defeat in Ukraine. Speaking to editors-in-chief of African media outlets in Moscow on Tuesday, Lavrov accuse»»»
Syria reopens Jordan border crossing after mending ties
Syria reopened its main border crossing with Jordan on Wednesday as the two countries reaffirmed ties that were strained by a deadly retaliatory strike by Jordanian forces. Jordan's strike -- a reprisal against a gun attack on a church -- sparked the worst crisis between the two countries since the»»»
Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated
Anxious Israelis watched as election results took shape on Wednesday after voters delivered a rebuke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's far-right government, with the highest turnout in over a quarter-century. Exit polls suggested no clear winner and that weeks of negotiating could lie ahead. »»»
Netanyahu bloc leads after 50 pct of votes counted
The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of the opposition on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election, figures from the Central Elections Committee showed. After 50.1 percent of ballots were counted, Netanyahu's bloc was projected to win »»»
Serbian Student List Not Planning to Impose Sanctions on Russia - Co-Founder
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The Student List movement, which won the snap parliamentary elections in Serbia, does not intend to impose sanctions on Russia, the movement's co-founder Radomir Saicic told Sputnik. "As we stated in our program, the Student List does not advocate for imposing sanctions on Russ»»»
North Korean Leader Calls for Army to Maintain Constant Combat Readiness
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stressed the need to keep military units in a state of constant combat readiness through continuous, intensive training exercises, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Wednesday. Kim made the remarks on October 27 during a meeting with »»»
Russia Calls Germany's Lack of Response to Nord Stream Bombing ‘Disgrace’
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Germany's decision to remain silent following the bombing of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines is disgraceful, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said in an interview with Sputnik. "It's a disgrace for the sovereign status of the German state to sim»»»
Lula da Silva Slams Brazilian Presidential Candidate Bolsonaro for Departure to US
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Re-elected Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called the departure of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to the United States shameful and disrespectful toward voters. Lula da Silva described Bolsonaro's behavior as shameful and disrespectful to the voters who»»»
Starc takes six as Australia fight back in South Africa decider
Cape Town: Mitchell Starc took four wickets in six balls to cap an Australian fightback on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands yesterday. Starc finished with six for 72 as South Africa were bowled out for 329 shortly before the close in a match to decide a series betwee»»»
Alfardan Properties reaffirms long-term commitment to Qatar with investments approaching QR1bn
Doha, Qatar: Alfardan Properties has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to investing in Qatar, reflecting its continued confidence in the strength of the national economy and its long-term growth prospects. Through strategic developments and sustained investments, the company continues to contribu»»»
QIC posts net profit of QR562m for first nine-month period
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and one of the largest across the Middle East and North Africa, reported a resilient performance for the first nine months of 2026, with net profit of QR562m. QIC sustained its earnings through three quarters of a continuing regional »»»
GOIC launches GCC Center for Fourth Industrial Revolution
Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) has launched the GCC Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its digital platform, marking a milestone in the Gulf Cooperation Council’s efforts to deepen industrial and economic integration and cooperation. In a statement »»»
Qatar and Sweden conclude second round of bilateral investment treaty in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Sweden concluded a second round of negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty in Doha, marking progress in efforts to strengthen economic ties and create a more predictable environment for investors, an official has said. In an exclusive interview with The Peninsula, Swede»»»
QBA explores boosting economic, investment partnerships with Iraq, Lebanon and Hong Kong
Doha, Qatar: As part of its participation in the World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar, the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) held a series of meetings with a number of senior economic officials and leaders of international trade institutions, including H E Dr. Mustafa Nizar »»»
Commercial Bank reinforces support for SMEs through business development workshop
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank, in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and featuring expert insights from MBG Corporate Services, hosted a workshop aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in strengthening their business foundations and preparing for sustainable growt»»»
Seven stray dogs maul toddler to death in Egypt, sparking public outrage
Seven dogs reportedly attacked the 15-month-old girl outside her home in October Gardens Dubai: A 15-month-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of seven stray dogs outside her family home in Egypt's October Gardens city, sparking public outrage and prompting a criminal investigation. The toddler,»»»
6th World Conference on international arbitration kicks off November 3–4
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber will organise the 6th edition of the ‘World Conference on Internation»»»
Three women arrested in Tunisia for allegedly drugging, robbing tourists
Suspects aged 18 to 20 allegedly targeted Italian tourists in Hammamet Dubai: Three young women have been arrested in Tunisia on suspicion of luring foreign tourists, drugging them and stealing their money and valuables, according to preliminary security investigations. The suspects, aged between 1»»»
QFZ hosts Tajik Minister to explore Industrial and Trade Collaboration
Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, welcomed Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, H E Abdurahmonzoda Abdurahmon Safarali, to QFZ’s offices to discuss opportunities to streng»»»
Invest Qatar CEO urges integrated investment ecosystems amid global changes
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has called for a new approach to investment promotion, as geopolitical tensions, supply chain restructuring and rapid technological advances reshape global investment flows and create new opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy and advanced manufacturing. CEO »»»
MPHC reports revenue of QR725m for nine-month period
Doha, Qatar: Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC), yesterday announced a net loss of QR428m for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026. The Group maintained production adjustments during the period due to the regional conflict. These measures impacted MPHC’s operating performance, l»»»
Tanishq revolutionises diamond buying in UAE with launch of Diamond Expertise Centre
The region’s first centre brings professional diamond verification directly to customers Dubai: Tanishq, India’s most trusted fine jewellery brand and part of the Tata Group, today announces the landmark launch of the Diamond Expertise Centre (DXC) across its boutiques in the UAE, a category-first »»»
Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking a guard outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
BELGRADE, Serbia: Serbian police said on Wednesday that an unidentified assailant attacked a guard with knives outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade and was killed just after midnight. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said that police were treating the incident as a “terrorist attack” and had raised»»»
Two Truck Drivers Killed in Crash Involving International Passenger Bus on Ruse-Sofia Road
Two truck drivers were killed in a crash involving two heavy goods vehicles and an international passenger bus on the Ruse-Sofia road early on Wednesday, the Veliko Tarnovo Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said. The accident forced the closure of the road. The crash occurred at around »»»
Sheikha Alya meets UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Yahya
New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, met with UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), H »»»
Qatar’s investment strategy shifts beyond capital to drive sustainable economic benefits
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s investment promotion strategy increasingly focuses on building productive capacity, accelerating innovation and generating lasting economic benefits, rather than simply attracting capital, an official said on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum, which concluded yesterda»»»
Qatar’s realty sector emerges as prime hub for international investment
Doha, Qatar: Key real estate developers in Qatar have underscored the nation’s exceptional market stability and robust appeal to international investors, highlighting steady sales figures, consistent regulatory frameworks, world-class infrastructure, and a resilient banking sector offering sophisti»»»
Tracing time: Italian artist Giuseppe Penone explores nature’s rhythm at NMoQ
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) on Monday opened "Giuseppe Penone: The Inner Flow of Life", a major exhibition exploring the Italian artist’s longstanding interest in the synergies between artistic and natural processes, at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). Before Penone, the artist, there was t»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa highlights Qatar’s cultural vision as Art Basel Qatar unveils 2027 edition
Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to strengthening its creative economy and promoting cultural dialogue, as Art Basel Qatar unveiled plans for its second edition to be held from January 28 to 30, 2027, featuri»»»
Fourth Criminal Court issues 15-year sentence in transitional justice case
Damascus, Oct. 28 (SANA) The Fourth Criminal Court specializing in transitional justice in Damascus held hearings on Tuesday in cases involving crimes and violations attributed to defendants. The proceedings included five new hearings, five sessions to continue previously initiated trials and a hea»»»
Kane says Ballon d’Or win ‘feels like a dream’ as tributes pour in
London: Harry Kane said yesterday that his Ballon d’Or triumph “feels like a dream” as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award in a generation. The England and Bayern Munich forward fended off competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to be named the world’s best men’s fo»»»