Bulgarian backpack manufacturer Tashev has spent 30 years building its reputation for durability by keeping production in Pleven, repairing damaged products instead of offering discounts, and refusing to compromise on materials or workmanship. The company’s approach echoes a message delivered by ou»»»

A major energy deal reached on Friday to export Russian diesel to the US and global markets, potentially easing an international fuel shortage, is an “immediate win” for both US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Craig Pasta Jardula, host of the daily call-in show “Drive T»»»

RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings affirmed Egypt’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at “B/B” with a stable outlook, citing policy measures that helped contain the economic fallout from regional conflict and a recovery in foreign-exchange buffers. Foreign portfolio outflows reached $9.5 billio»»»

Beni, DR Congo: For years, Alex Olela fought Ebola from the front lines, treating patients during five outbreaks of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Then, in a cruel twist, the doctor found himself on the other side of the battle -- not as a caregiver, but as a pati»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating has hit a historic low, dropping to 15%, according to a poll by the Ipsos sociological company and the CESI engineering school. The French president's rating set an anti-record, the graph showed. The previous minimum value for th»»»

The Military Police is interrogating two individuals who were arrested last Sunday at the Internal Security Forces checkpoint in Dahr al-Baydar after a quantity of explosives was found inside their car, An-Nahar newspaper has reported. Security sources told the daily that the detainees are members »»»

Lebanese authorities arrested two suspected Hezbollah members accused of secretly transporting half-a-ton of explosives, a judicial source confirmed to AFP. According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the two men were caught Thursday afternoon at a security checkpoint in Dahr al-B»»»

The deadliest strike on Saudi soil in more than a decade killed 12 people at Riyadh's international airport and wounded hundreds, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to vow on Sunday a decisive response against Yemen's Houthis. The coalition blamed the Iran-backed group for the strike on King Khalid »»»

New federal authority plans AI ambassadors and smarter firefighting tools with agentic AI Dubai: The UAE is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to make firefighting and disaster response faster and safter, helping save lives and protect property, according to two top officials. At the heart of »»»

Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned airlines, airport staff and travellers against using Saudi airports after a strike on Riyadh killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300. The attack drew international condemnation as Saudi Arabia threatened retaliation. Follow our liveblog for the latest develo»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index remained firmly in optimistic territory at 56.6 in September, despite a marginal decline from the previous month, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, the index eased by 0.1 points from August’»»»

Brasília: The campaign of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused tech giant Meta of election interference on Saturday after his social media content was allegedly blocked on the company's platforms. The leftist leader is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in the October 25 runoff,»»»

On October 6, drones struck two commercial vessels about 70 nautical miles off the coast near Byala, inside Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone. The Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sank within minutes; the Palau-flagged Able caught fire and all 18 of its crew were taken off by a Bulgarian ferry. The search »»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday told reporters that Ukraine should "get a new president", adding that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky had disobeyed his orders not to strike Russian refineries. This comes after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and as Moscow's s»»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria held a consultative workshop in Damascus on Sunday to develop a national approach to combating hate speech, bringing together relevant national institutions and experts from the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria to discuss priorities, coordination a»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has removed and disposed of waste found in the Bu Hessaarea in central Qatar following a report about the dumping. The ministry said a specialised team from the Wildlife Protection Department immediately proceeded to the site after receiv»»»

Bangkok, Oct. 11 (SANA) The World Bank is in talks with around 40 countries about potential financial support to help them cope with the economic fallout of the Middle East war, particularly rising energy and essential commodity prices, World Bank President Ajay Banga told Reuters on Sunday. Banga »»»

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned that any vessel defying its instructions and attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via unauthorized routes risks a fiery fate, after a giant oil tanker reportedly exploded upon striking a sea mine in a designated high-risk area. In a state»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan placed a northern province under emergency rule on Sunday, the president’s office said, following anti-government demonstrations there and militant violence in the northwest. The move, invoked under two articles of Pakistan’s constitution dealing with security, grants the federa»»»

More than 33,000 expatriates undergoing legal procedures, including 2,675 women Dubai: Saudi Arabia has deported 10,431 residents for violating immigration regulations, while nearly 14,000 people were arrested during a week-long nationwide crackdown on residency, labour and border security offences»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil industrial activities grew 1.2 percent year on year in August, despite a broader decline in mining and quarrying output that pushed the Kingdom’s Industrial Production Index down 23.5 percent, official data showed. Preliminary figures from the General Authority for St»»»

New Delhi: The leaders of India's youth-led online "cockroach" movement were released on Sunday, their lawyer said, a day after they were detained to thwart a major protest against the election commissioner. Thousands of protesters were detained before Saturday's planned demonstration in New Delhi,»»»

Shanghai: World number 56 Arthur Gea stunned Ben Shelton in straight sets in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday as the US Open finalist became the biggest casualty so far. The 21-year-old Frenchman beat Shelton 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/3) for the biggest win of his career. "I got outplayed »»»

flood also swept away 6 bridges, including 2 motorable bridges and 4 suspension bridges Kathmandu, Nepal: At least 10 people have been unaccounted for since Sunday morning following flooding along the Budhi Gandaki River basin in Gorkha District, Nepal, officials confirmed. The flood also swept awa»»»

WASHINGTON D.C.: When Jihan Hamad Al-Khalaf and her extended family decided to leave Turkiye and return to Syria, there was little debate among them. Five of the seven related families had been away since 2013, while the other two left in 2018. Some of their children had only faint memories of Syri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled higher on Friday as Hurricane Isaias churned toward the northern Gulf of Mexico and oil companies shut more than 70% of crude production in US waters. Brent crude futures settled at $104.72 a barrel, and US WTI crude finished at $91.85 a barrel. For the week, Brent r»»»

Doha, Qatar: Entrepreneurs and investors from Qatar and abroad can access a range of market information, business data and location-based insights through Qatar Business Map Platform, a digital initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) designed to support market research and more i»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US journalist Sarah Bils told Sputnik that during a trip to Donbass, she was inspired by the resilience of local residents, who maintain hope for the future despite shelling by the Ukrainian armed forces that began back in 2014. "These are people who have lived through 12 yea»»»

Police investigate the deaths of the couple in Maharashtra’s Tapi River A newly married couple were found dead in the Tapi River in Maharashtra’s Dhule district, with their legs reportedly secured together by an iron chain and padlock, prompting police to investigate the circumstances surrounding t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF)-organised Round 3 of the Qatar Desert Racing Championship, ‘Survival 2’, for motorcycles yesterday in Sealine, with the participation of 37 riders from various countries. The event featured a challenging desert course and an exciting atm»»»

New electric Glydways pods begin four-week trial at Bluewaters Island in Dubai Dubai: Imagine stepping into a driverless electric pod that takes you directly to your destination without getting stuck in traffic or waiting for a bus. This futuristic travel experience is now being tested in Dubai, of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Naim Sliti scored twice as Al Ahli produced a ruthless performance to thrash Al Sailiya 5-0 in the Qatar Stars League at Al Thumama Stadium yesterday. In the other match of the day, Mohamed Surag struck in the second half to hand Al Shahania a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lusail SC. Al»»»

Doha, Qatar: Khaled Abdulaziz Al Eid of Saudi Arabia won the Diamond Tour on the third and final day of the second round of the 10th Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour yesterday at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena. Al Eid topped the 150cm Diamond Tour in a time of 38.06 seconds on »»»

The party and opposition leaders vow to continue protests over changes to electoral rolls The founder of India's youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) Abhijeet Dipke and two senior leaders were released on Sunday, a day after police detained them ahead of a planned protest demanding the resignatio»»»

Additional trains will depart Qassim at 12.30am and 1.30am, arriving in Riyadh before 4am Dubai: Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced two additional overnight train services from Qassim to Riyadh via Majmaah, scheduled to operate in the early hours of Sunday, October 11. The railway operator s»»»

The facts surrounding the incidents involving two ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone point to an escalation and expansion of the conflict into the Black Sea, increasing the risks for Bulgaria, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television on Sat»»»

The US embassy in Saudi Arabia has told staff that permission was needed to use some airports in the Kingdom as it also urged extreme caution when using major airports there. “The US Mission is aware of attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10 and strongly recommends all»»»

Arab Finance: Bread and bakery products are woven into Egypt’s daily life, present in every household and central to the country’s food culture. The bakery industry itself is a major economic driver, valued at $573 million in 2025 and projected to reach nearly $699 million by 2034, according to Dee»»»

It is the second time in under a month Riyadh schools have moved to distance learning Schools in Riyadh will switch to remote learning for a week, according to an email sent to parents on Sunday, following a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport. The email, seen by AFP, said the decisi»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Schools in Riyadh will move to remote learning for a week, according to an email sent Sunday to parents citing an order from the education ministry, following the deadly attacks on the capital's airport. "Following instructions from the Ministry of Education, all schools in Ri»»»

In war-battered southern Gaza, a revived children’s media initiative is helping young Palestinians learn broadcasting skills, continue their education and pursue dreams beyond the conflict, local freelance journalist Rami Al Meghari reported for RT on Saturday. Established in 2006, Pioneers of Pale»»»

New Delhi: A New Delhi court ordered on Sunday the release of three leaders of the "cockroach" movement, including its founder Abhijeet Dipke, their lawyer said, a day after they were detained. "Executive Magistrate court releases Abhijeet, Saurav (Das) and Ashutosh (Ranka)," lawyer Ratna Singh sai»»»

Billions are being invested in chips, data centres and AI, but major hurdles remain New Delhi: India has committed billions of dollars in semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and artificial intelligence in a bid to become a global technology powerhouse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a g»»»

UAE probe uncovers co-pilot’s radicalisation journey and Melbourne connections The Omani co-pilot accused of plotting a suicide attack on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport told UAE investigators that his extremist beliefs began taking shape while he was studying in Australia, according to findings outl»»»

US Central Command says a US fighter jet struck the stern of the Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica on October 10 after the crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to run the naval blockade against Iran. The US military on Saturday attacked a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman allege»»»

TEHRAN: At a Tehran bazaar where fragrant herbs and spices whet the appetite, shopkeeper Nasir says locals once bought his nuts by the kilo but soaring prices caused by the US-Iran war have eaten into sales, leaving businesses fighting for survival. The marketplace in the Iranian capital’s north wo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Showtime! builds confidence, creates lasting memories, and gives students new ways to perform in Arabic. For Miraya Kasala, some of her most memorable moments from three years of performing happened after she left the stage and one of them ended with ice»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As unexpected geopolitical shifts and maritime trade bottlenecks send shockwaves through regional logistics, Qatar’s aggressive drive toward industrial self-reliance is demonstrating its crucial value. Recent disruptions along vital shipping channels, most notably around the »»»

Macron sends a nuclear messageWhen France’s military test-fired its latest nuclear-capable ballistic missile, the submarine-launched M51.3, on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron chose to milk the spectacle for every last drop of propaganda value. “To be free, we must be feared,” he said. “An»»»