The image of the majestic Tsar Samuel is one of the deepest historical archetypes for Bulgarians, Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev said Saturday at the official ceremony for the handover of the remains of the medieval Bulgarian ruler at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki. The cere»»»

NAGOYA: Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan cemented their Asian Games dominance on Saturday, defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the men's beach volleyball final to capture a third consecutive gold at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The Qatari duo held their nerve in a hard-fought final to add another Asian Games »»»

UAE investigators have said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel this week was planning a "terrorist act" and used the cockpit's emergency axe to attack the captain, but they did not reveal his motive. Initial findings from the UAE's investigation into the attack also did not confirm his nat»»»

Three days of developments reveal injuries, flight suspensions, a UAE probe, new findings What began as reports of an unexplained altercation inside the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073 has developed into a major security investigation, with UAE prosecutors now saying the co-pilot attempted to car»»»

Bulgaria and Greece signed handover protocols for the remains of Bulgarian Tsar Samuil at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki on Saturday. The documents were signed by Bulgarian Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev and his Greek counterpart Lina Mendoni in the presence of Prime Ministers Rum»»»

RIGA: Latvians are electing a new parliament on Saturday as pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs seeks a full term. The vote comes as the small republic on NATO’s eastern flank contends with growing concern about potential Russian aggression. A political crisis in May over the handling of str»»»

Three days of developments reveal injuries, flight suspensions, a UAE probe, new findings What began as reports of an unexplained altercation inside the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073 has developed into a major security investigation, with UAE prosecutors now saying the co-pilot attempted to car»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s 2027 budget is asking a shrinking economy to deliver tax revenue more than double what it collected in 2024 — a target one economist calls unrealistic — while the country has yet to resolve how the losses from its banking crisis will be shared. The Ministry of Finance has submitte»»»

Put career goals, course fit and post-study opportunities ahead of university rankings For families considering an overseas degree, the decision should start with the student’s interests, strengths and the kind of career they hope to pursue. Experts at Gulf News Edufair said students and parents sh»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Japanese judo officials said they had never seen anything like it after eventual champion Rin Maeda appeared to be bitten by her Chinese opponent at the Asian Games. Maeda was awarded victory in the quarter-final bout in Nagoya when Tang Jing was disqualified just over a minute into »»»

In an interview with the Bulgarian News Agency on Saturday, archaeologist Prof. Lyudmil Vagalinski of the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences described the exchange of Tsar Samuel's mortal remains and 48 relics between Bulgaria and Greece is good news »»»

Husband says wife would not let him use the toilet immediately after she had cleaned it Dubai: A Turkish man has sought a divorce from his wife after four years of marriage, alleging that her intense focus on cleanliness turned everyday life into a source of repeated disputes. In his court filing, »»»

New letter addresses Dubai’s citizens, residents, visitors and everyone who loves the city Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has set out seven principles for life in Dubai, calling on everyone who lives in, vi»»»

The transfer of the remains of Tsar Samuel fulfills a moral duty, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said here Saturday during a ceremony for the handover of the medieval ruler's remains. The ceremony is taking place in the Museum of Byzantine Culture. During the ceremony, the two countries' cult»»»

Athens is fulfilling its historic duty by returning to Sofia the mortal remains of Tsar Samuel from the four sarcophagi discovered in 1964 by Prof. Nikolaos Moutsopoulos at the Basilica of St Achillius, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during the ceremony at the Museum of Byzantine Cul»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Tom Kim shot a sparkling final-round six-under 64 on Saturday to win golf gold at the Asian Games -- and avoid a long spell in South Korea's military. He let out a roar of "Come on!" as he tapped in for par at the last in Nagoya and celebrated a three-stroke victory after a superb ro»»»

Arab Finance: PRE Group has launched Collage, serviced apartments within its Ivoire East project in New Cairo, in partnership with hospitality and hotel management company Lemon Spaces, targeting EGP 12 billion in sales, according to a press release. The launch is part of PRE Group’s strategy to of»»»

The official ceremony for the handover of the mortal remains of Bulgarian Tsar Samuel (997-1014) from Greece to Bulgaria has begun at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki on Saturday. Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are attending the ceremony. The »»»

Embassy assures excellent care for injured pilot in Abu Dhabi hospital Dubai/ Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi says Captain Smit Machchhar is getting excellent medical care and recovering well. In a health update posted on X on Saturday, the embassy said it is in touch with his family and»»»

Tunis, OCT. 3 (TAP)- Scattered showers are expected on Saturday morning in eastern coasts, according to the National Institute of Meterology.The weather is partly cloudy elsewhere and sometimes densely cloudy during the afternoon in northwestern and...»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Pranavi Urs held her nerve to hole a knee-knocking three-foot putt for par on the final green to win the Asian Games women's individual golf gold by one stroke on Saturday. Urs was doused in water in celebration by her fellow Indian golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar after completi»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Russian Armed Forces have struck the Gostomel (Hostomel) logistics center in the Kiev region, where material assets used to supply the Ukrainian armed forces were stored, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Last night, as a result of strikes by unmanned aerial vehicl»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the delegation he is leading have arrived in Thessaloniki on Saturday for the ceremony marking the handover of the mortal remains of Bulgarian Tsar Samuel. The delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov and Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev. The Greek side wi»»»

The case of the National Cultural Fund (NKA) and the suspicion of breach of fiduciary duty levelled against former Minister of Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó raises questions about whether Fidesz MPs are lawfully entitled to sit in parliament, Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated on Friday, at t»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The G20 could become a platform for discussing artificial intelligence regulation, Russia's G20 sherpa Denis Agafonov said. "Yes, the G20 would probably be a suitable platform for discussion, since it consolidates different views and different points of view, and we could tal»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The cooperation between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Russia is intensive and multifaceted, spanning many sensitive issues, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told Sputnik. "Russia … has been working with me on very sensitive issues … that have to do with»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union can no longer pursue its policy of trying to isolate Russia, Fernand Kartheiser, a European Parliament lawmaker from Luxembourg, has warned. "The recent request by the German Foreign Minister for a meeting with [Russian Foreign] Minister Lavrov in New York show»»»

We mark with pride 3 October Turkic States Cooperation Day on the 17th anniversary of the signing of the Nakhchivan Agreement, the founding document of the Organization of Turkic States. Drawing strength from our shared history, language, and bonds of brotherhood, the Organization of Turkic States »»»

Hungary’s recent investment performance makes institutional adaptability more than an abstract public-sector question. In 2025, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) supported 108 investment projects representing about €7.07 billion in capital and 18,227 new jobs. Electronics accounted f»»»

Nagoya, Japan: One of sport's fiercest rivalries descended on a sleepy corner of Japan on Saturday as India and Pakistan clashed in the men's cricket final at the Asian Games on a converted baseball field. The neighbours only meet in international tournaments because of long-running political tensi»»»

Investigators uncover alleged smuggling network using transit passengers, airport staff Mumbai: Indian authorities have busted an alleged international smuggling network at Mumbai airport that used secret hand-offs between transit passengers and an airport staff member to move gold into India. The »»»

DUBAI: The UAE’s Federal Prosecutor Hamad Saif Al-Shamsi said investigations into FlyDubai flight FZ1073 found that the co-pilot had attempted to carry out a terrorist attack. In a statement carried by WAM News Agency, Al-Shamsi said the co-pilot launched his plan during the flight, assaulting the »»»

Rising tensions: US-Iran standoff escalates with military buildup and warnings Regional tensions rose again overnight as the Houthis kept firing missiles at Saudi Arabia, Iran warned the US of a "more lethal" response to any threat, and Washington sent more warships to the Middle East. Here are the»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Japan cycling queen Yumi Kajihara broke down after her latest Asian Games gold as she dedicated victory to her brother who died of cancer this year, saying: "He's here with me". Kajihara claimed her third consecutive omnium gold at the Izu Velodrome on Friday and dissolved into tears»»»

New State Department list covers 50 nationalities, including Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan Washington: The United States has listed 50 countries whose nationals are subject to visa bonds of up to $20,000 for business and tourist visas, with India excluded from the requirement but Bangladesh, Bhutan »»»

Abu Dhabi becomes home for Lebanese chef Joe Barza's timeless creations "Abu Dhabi is my second home since 1999," the Lebanese chef, Joe Barza said. Barza is among the best-known chefs in the world. He has judged Top Chef Middle East, served as Hilton's brand ambassador for the Gulf and Africa, and»»»

Sydney: A driver lost control and crashed his car into a crowd of rugby league fans in the eastern Australian city of Newcastle on Saturday, injuring 10 people including children, police said. Thousands of supporters had gathered to farewell local rugby league side the Newcastle Knights ahead of th»»»

MADRID: Fresh protests over housing are due to take place in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday, a day after parliament rejected two government measures to strengthen protection for tenants. The government introduced the measures after nationwide protests following the eviction, on a stret»»»

KYV: A Russian strike targeted a major bridge in Kyiv, its mayor said Saturday, in another attack on Ukrainian infrastructure that has brought traffic chaos to the capital. The attack on the Northern Bridge, which followed a drone alert, came a day after the Southern Bridge was hit in a wave of str»»»

Tucker Carlson slammed the idea of Ukraine possessing nuclear weapons during a debate with former British minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, pointing to the country’s long-running corruption problems. The exchange came during an interview published on October 2, in which the two discussed Ukraine, Russi»»»

Students urged to build a profile on meaningful experiences, skills, leadership, impact Dubai: Good grades remain important for students applying to university, but academic results alone may not tell the full story. Students need to show universities who they are, what makes them different, and ho»»»

SYDNEY: A car crashed into a crowd of people in the Australian city of Newcastle on Saturday, injuring several people, Australian police said. The driver was arrested at the scene of the incident in the city, which is about 110 kilometers north of Sydney, the capital of New South Wales. A police sp»»»

US President Donald Trump defended the continuing US war with Iran during a campaign rally in Oklahoma, arguing that his earlier prediction of a quick conclusion referred to what he described as the destruction of Iran’s nuclear capabilities rather than the end of US involvement. Trump acknowledged»»»

Nora Fatehi, a Dubai-bound passenger arrest and passport changes make the list From higher UAE fuel prices and flight disruptions amid regional tensions to major developments involving flydubai, this week delivered stories with an immediate impact on residents and travellers. Entertainment also gra»»»

US President Donald Trump defended the economic cost of the continuing war with Iran during a campaign appearance in Oklahoma, telling Americans that higher fuel prices were a “small price” compared with what he described as the danger of Tehran obtaining a nuclear weapon. “You’re paying a price. B»»»

The water balance of Lake Balaton is a cause for concern, with its natural shoreline zones continuously shrinking. Extensive construction work has begun in recent days at one of the lake’s tributaries, between Fonyód and Fonyódliget. As Gábor Vasas, Director of the Balaton Research Institute for In»»»

The remains of Tsar Samuel will be received at a state ceremony in Sofia's Knyaz Alexander I Square on Saturday, the government press service said. The remains of Samuel, one of Bulgaria’s best-known medieval rulers, will be handed over to the Bulgarian state more than 1,000 years after his death. »»»

The parliament's national security committee would hear former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó on Monday, where he would be questioned about BYD — the Tisza parliamentary group announced to MTI on Friday. They wrote that Péter Szijjártó had led Hungary’s foreign affairs and fo»»»

Dubai’s former Lamcy Plaza to return as The Plaza in 2027, bringing a new chapter For many Dubai residents, Lamcy Plaza was more than a shopping mall. It was a meeting place, a weekend destination and, for some, part of everyday life. Now, almost a decade after it closed, the Oud Metha landmark is »»»

SEOUL: North Korea fired a ballistic missile, Seoul’s military said Saturday, days after demanding an apology for a blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers in the DMZ that it blames on the North. Pyongyang has denied responsibility for last month’s explosion inside the Demilitarized Zone (DM»»»