ِAbu Dahbi, Oct. 6 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Mohammad Safwat Raslan and Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE Khaled Mohamed Balama signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in financial, supervisory and technical areas of mutual interest. »»»

Rohan Rane, an Indian national who came to France to study before becoming a fitness coach, went on trial on Monday behind closed doors in Paris, on charges of torture and acts of barbarity against minors. Investigators say he is the leader of a neo-Nazi child exploitation ring that ran its operati»»»

The school communty is in shock after a 15-year-old protester in the northern French town of Lens lost his hand in a confrontation with police on Monday. Video footage shows the teen collapsed on the ground after the incident, which police watchdogs are investigating.»»»

Students at the prestigious Paris high school Henri IV blockaded the building early in the morning ahead of the "Black Tuesday" protests which authorities say could attract up to 40,000 demonstrators in the French capital. Despite weeks of escalating protests, students "feel like they are not being»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday observed the test firing of a new nuclear-capable missile without a warhead, according to the Elysée Palace and the Ministry of Defence.  France on Tuesday test-fired for the first time its new M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a nuclear-p»»»

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said she would make drastic savings to bring France's public deficit back in line if she wins next year's presidential election. The government forecasts the national debt will hit 5.4 percent this year despite the EU setting a 3 percent limit for membe»»»

LONDON: The World Health Organization said it urgently required $31 million to expand its health response in war-torn Yemen, where the latest escalation in hostilities has killed almost 1,000 people, displaced nearly 198,000 and overwhelmed already strained medical services. The appeal for humanita»»»

The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev is introducing a series of tax increases six months after he pledged that taxes would not be raised, as surveys show declining support for the administration. Radev made the pledge on January 30, 2026, saying, "Taxes must not and will not be raised." Mem»»»

A runoff in Bulgaria's presidential election appears certain, with 38% of adult citizens saying they will definitely vote on October 25 and another 20% still undecided, according to a Trend poll commissioned by 24 Chasa. The survey shows the presidential ticket of Iliana Yotova and Kiril Valchev le»»»

Two merchant ships were struck by drones in Bulgaria's Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea, with one vessel sinking and the 18-member crew of the other rescued, according to information from Bulgarian and Romanian authorities. The large-scale rescue operation is taking place east of Cape St. A»»»

Former Defense Minister Angel Naydenov said on Nova News that any attack on vessels within Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone should be treated as an attack against the state, commenting on strikes against two merchant ships 80 km off Byala. "I would not want to call it the 'new normal,' but unfort»»»

Two helicopters from Krumovo Air Base and a Su-25 aircraft are being deployed to support the search for survivors in the Black Sea, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said at an emergency meeting convened by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, attended by cabinet members, security services and representativ»»»

Bulgaria is conducting a major search-and-rescue operation after two merchant ships were struck by drones in the country's Black Sea Exclusive Economic Zone, with Prime Minister Rumen Radev calling the attack an unacceptable violation of international law and maritime norms. The incident took place»»»

Two seriously injured sailors from a merchant vessel hit by drones in Bulgaria’s Black Sea exclusive economic zone have been taken to Varna, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors from another ship that sank. A Navy patrol boat transported the two most severely injured crew members to »»»

Experts warned on NOVA NEWS that drone attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea could increasingly affect Bulgaria's shipping, trade routes and security, while stressing that the incidents occurred in the country's exclusive economic zone rather than its territorial waters. A large-scale rescue»»»

President Iliana Yotova will convene the Consultative Council on National Security (CCNS) on Wednesday, October 7, to discuss Bulgaria’s maritime security and critical infrastructure following drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the Black Sea, the Presidency said. The meeting is scheduled fo»»»

Presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov, along with We Continue the Change (PP) and Democratic Bulgaria (DB), accused President Iliana Yotova of failing to respond adequately after two commercial vessels were attacked by drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea and called for an i»»»

Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Black Sea extends to as much as 200 nautical miles, or about 370.4 kilometers, from the coastline or straight baselines, under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and Bulgaria’s Law on the Maritime Spaces, Inland Waterways, and Ports. Because the »»»

A sailor from the Palau-flagged cargo vessel ABLE told reporters in Varna that he believed Russians had used an underwater bomb against the ship, while Bulgarian authorities said the two vessels attacked in the country’s Black Sea exclusive economic zone were hit by sea and aerial drones. The damag»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said on her X profile that the drone attack on two commercial vessels in Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone was unacceptable and showed that Black Sea security is directly linked to European security. Petrova described the attack as a serious breach of internation»»»

The drone attack on two merchant vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea has drawn widespread international attention, with European media focusing on the strike’s location in the maritime zone of a NATO member and the sinking of one ship whose crew remains unaccounted for. E»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem announced Tuesday that “Israel will not be able to remain in southern Lebanon,” stressing that Israeli withdrawal is the only “solution.” “The liberation of southern Lebanon is before our very eyes, and Israel will not be able to remain in southern Lebanon, even i»»»

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is supporting the businesses during the event Eleven Emirati small and medium-sized businesses are showcasing their products and technologies at Global Food Week 2026 in Abu Dhabi, as efforts continue to help local entrepreneurs expand in the food and agricul»»»

Qatar has put forward a new set of proposals concerning the regional situation as it continues mediating between Iran and the United States, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said after talks in Doha. According to Momeni, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani presented assessments and proposals for»»»

Paris (France) (AFP) – Students, teachers and unions take to France's streets en masse to rally for better conditions in schools on Tuesday, in a call by the country's youth for government action ahead of the highly contested 2027 presidential election. As the country's city cen»»»

Around 250,000 people joined student protests across France on Tuesday, according to the French interior ministry. Organisers of the mass demonstrations put the figure of 450,000. Clashes erupted in some cities between the police and demonstrators demanding more education funding and resources on&n»»»

Ukraine launched overnight one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow in the past two years, killing two men and injuring several people in the Russian capital, local officials said on Tuesday.  Hundreds of drones hit Moscow overnight, killing two men on the outskirts of the capital and injuri»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 6: The death of a researcher in Siberia, reportedly from the plague, sparks concern despite Russian authorities' denial. But first: French high school protesters are promising "Act 3" of their protest movement against learning conditions. Also, Le Monde spe»»»

Bulgarian authorities on Tuesday launched a search for missing crew members of a boat that sank in its economic zone in the Black Sea after drones hit two merchant vessels. Black Sea shipping has been hit by growing fallout from the war in Ukraine in recent months.  Bulgarian au»»»

UK ​police on Tuesday said they had ​arrested ‌a ⁠22-year ‌old British man ⁠in London on suspicion ​of preparing terrorist acts ‌in relation ​to the suspected plot at the ​RAF ​Fairford ​airbase used ​by the US to strike Iran.   British police on Tuesday said a 22-year-old man had been ar»»»

Doha: Qatar Duty Free (QDF) won the "Airport Retailer of the Year" award for the fourth consecutive year at the 2026 Frontier Awards ceremony in Cannes, France. QDF also received the award for "Best Speciality Concept - Hybrid & F&B" for the recent opening of Lancome Café de la Rose. During the cer»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), is preparing to host the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26), which will be hosted by Doha at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), from 9 to 27 No»»»

BAMAKO: Tuareg separatists in Mali said Tuesday they were withdrawing from the key northern city of Kidal, which they captured earlier this year, as the country’s armed forces announced “large-scale” operations in the region. The Tuareg separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) said in a statement i»»»

ISTANBUL: One child died after a teenage girl stabbed eight pupils at a school in Istanbul on Tuesday, the interior ministry said. The attack took place at a middle school in the city’s northwestern Basaksehir district at around 8:40 am (0540 GMT), officials said. Eight girls were wounded, one of w»»»

The three-day event brings together 2,580 exhibitors, buyers, investors and policymakers Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Office, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Author»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 6, 2026 (TAP) - The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII) adopted the first three recommendations of a study on Tunisia’s electronic industries sector, which examined key areas for preparing five job profiles ahead...»»»

Politicians need to solve the affordability crisis to stop the far-right, social democratic Portuguese prime minister Luís Montenegro told MEPs on Tuesday (6 October). Opening a debate in Strasbourg, Montenegro called for more lax regulation as a way to address the housing crisis, defended strict m»»»

Black Sea security is inseparable from Europe's security, stated Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on the X social media platform regarding the attack on two merchant vessels in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea on Tuesday. "The drone attack on two commercial vessels in Bulgaria’»»»

Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said in Kardzhali, Southern Bulgaria, that it remains unclear where the threat, if any, originated, referring to Tuesday’s drone attacks on two ships in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. He commented on the need to immediately clarify all facts»»»

ISTANBUL: One child died after a teenage girl stabbed eight pupils at a school in Istanbul on Tuesday, the interior ministry said. The attack took place at a middle school in the city’s northwestern Basaksehir district at around 8:40 am (0540 GMT), officials said. Eight girls were wounded, one of w»»»

BAMAKO: Tuareg separatists in Mali said Tuesday they were withdrawing from the key northern city of Kidal, which they captured earlier this year, as the country’s armed forces announced “large-scale” operations in the region. The Tuareg separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) said in a statement i»»»

LONDON: Palestinian prisoners’ organizations said on Tuesday that 92 identified prisoners had died in Israeli jails since October 2023. The figure over three years accounts for 28 percent of all recorded Palestinian prisoner deaths in Israeli custody since 1967. Advocacy groups said Israel continue»»»

Russian strike on Omega Telecom’s data center has disrupted a sensitive element of Ukraine’s military command-and-control system, retired Russian Army Colonel Viktor Litovkin told Sputnik, stressing that such strikes should continue. "Omega Telecom is one of Ukraine’s largest 'dark-fiber' operators»»»

Khalfan welcomed Reddy and wished him success in his new assignment Dubai: Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and Public Security in Dubai, received Dr Emadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at his office on Tuesday. Re»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 6, 2026 (TAP) - Summer 2027 is expected to be a decisive stage for Tunisia’s electricity system, given persistent pressure on generation capacity and growing electricity demand, according to a study conducted by the Tunisian Order of...»»»

16-year-old Mu'tasim Al Taweel played for Al Hussein Irbid after spell with Al Ahli Dubai: Jordanian teenage footballer Mu'tasim Iyad Hamza Al Taweel has died after being hit by a vehicle in Amman, prompting an outpouring of grief across the country’s sporting community. The 16-year-old was involve»»»

US President Donald Trump has blamed Kiev for record-high fuel prices in the US, saying they are no longer driven by the Iran war but by Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries. He also pointed to policies pursued by Democrat-led states as a contributing factor. In a Truth Social post on Monday, Tr»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has introduced measures allowing skilled foreign workers to bring eligible family members to the Kingdom while their employment visa procedures are being completed, the Ministry of Interior said on Tuesday. The move, coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Mini»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Health has recorded an increase in respiratory infections coinciding with the start of the virus season, noting that the rise remains within expected levels. It urged eligible groups to receive recommended vaccines, including seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial viru»»»

RIYADH: The National Water Co. has launched a new water conservation campaign focusing on careful management and efficient use of water supplies to reduce waste and ensure long-term availability. The national awareness campaign — “It’s easy to detect leaks in our homes ourselves” — aims to help cus»»»