Twenty-two Bulgarian and foreign nationals were detained for up to 24 hours in a specialized police operation targeting an organized criminal group trafficking illegal migrants from Turkey through Bulgaria to EU countries, the Ministry of Interior’s press center reported. The operation was carried »»»

Fentanyl is taking an increasingly large share of Sofia’s drug market and is displacing heroin, Nikolay Shopov of the Narcotics Sector at the Sofia Directorate of the Ministry of Interior told reporter Nikolay Hristov. "We can now say that heroin is no longer available on the streets of Sofia, or i»»»

In her cookbook "Scandinavian Everyday,” Nichole Accettola describes herself as a "PPP” - a passionate porridge person. Although she grew up in Ohio eating sugary instant oatmeal, she writes that she was living in Scandinavia around the time of "a porridge renaissance,” when "new ingredients and fr»»»

In an address read here on Saturday during the solemn ceremony to welcome the remains of Tsar Samuel, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that a symbol of statesmanlike valour and military virtues will find its eternal resting place in St Sophia Basilica. Radev said: "This square [Prince Alexander of B»»»

Lagos: A multiple-vehicle road crash on a highway has killed 20 people in northcentral Nigeria's Plateau state, authorities said in a statement. The accident on Friday afternoon on the Hawan Kibo-Jos road involved four vehicles -- a truck, car, bus and motorcycle, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corp»»»

Dubai Crown Prince says pilot has the full appreciation and praise of UAE leadership Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited flydubai pilot Capta»»»

Nad Al Sheba to witness thrilling cycling race promoting health and community spirit Dubai Police will hold the second edition of its "Proud of the UAE" cycling race on Sunday, October 4, with riders competing for a total of Dh140,000 in prize money. The 80km race will set off from Nad Al Sheba Cen»»»

Oud Ade, Netherlands: In a soggy field between Amsterdam and The Hague, farmer Sander Roeleveld ploughs a small white combine harvester into his crops, gathering a grain never before harvested in the Netherlands: rice. The surroundings could scarcely be more Dutch. Canals criss-cross polders lying »»»

DOHA: QIIB has once again received Citibank New York's '2026 Straight Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award' for international payments. The recognition highlights QIIB's strong operational capabilities and the efficiency of its international payment processing, enabling transactions to be exec»»»

MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday reiterated its warning for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, threatening the Ukrainian capital with “massive” strikes, in a statement by its foreign ministry. “The Russian side had previously urged foreign nationals and diplomats in Kyiv to leave the city and refrai»»»

Dubai Crown Prince says pilot has the full appreciation and praise of UAE leadership Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited flydubai pilot Capta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will continue large-scale retaliatory strikes against military targets in Ukraine in response to Kiev's terror against Russians, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday. The foreign ministry said on its website that the Russian Armed Forces are systematically strik»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea has carried out an exercise with the launch of medium-range strategic missiles toward the Sea of ​​Japan, Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a department director at the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, said on Saturday. "A»»»

Students and parents urged to consider where they ultimately want to practise Dubai: For students planning to study medicine abroad, choosing a university is only one part of the decision. The country and healthcare system they enter can also shape the path towards becoming a practising doctor. Tha»»»

Bulgaria is receiving the mortal remains of Tsar Samuel at a solemn state ceremony in central Sofia on Saturday. They were transported aboard a Spartan military transport aircraft from Thessaloniki to Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia earlier in the day. As part of the ceremony, Prime Minister Rumen Ra»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Chinese football has "a fantastic future" after winning their first Asian Games medal in nearly three decades on Saturday, their men's under-23 coach said. Football's great underachievers have only qualified for the World Cup once, in 2002, and the senior side were hammered 5-0 at ho»»»

The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned the Israeli delay in the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning of a “chronic shortage” of medical supplies as the enclave’s health system remains on the brink. Speaking to reporters in Geneva from Jerusalem, WHO Representative for the occupi»»»

The global gaming industry has developed into a major segment of the digital economy, driven by technological advancements, expanding internet and smartphone access, and changing digital entertainment patterns. Beyond entertainment, gaming is increasingly connected to software development, digital »»»

CAIRO/GAZA: An Israeli airstrike killed at least five Palestinians, including four women, in an apartment building in Gaza City early on Saturday, health and civil defense service officials said. Among the dead were a Christian mother and her daughter, medics said. There was no immediate comment fr»»»

LONDON: A dual UK-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a US-run military air base in England has been released on bail, authorities said Saturday. The 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday in central London and police have searched two »»»

Catch Saturn at its brightest this Sunday at Mleiha National Park in Sharjah Dubai: Stargazers in the UAE can catch Saturn at its brightest this Sunday, October 4, as Mleiha National Park in Sharjah hosts a guided viewing night to mark Saturn Opposition, one of the best times of the year to see the»»»

Tunis, Oct. 3 (TAP)- Women from over ten Mediterranean countries will meet in Tunis on October 5-7 to attend Women Together in Fisheries 2026. The event is focused on a stronger women's role and leadership in the fisheries sector as well as...»»»

Quneitra (SANA) Quneitra is preparing for this year’s pomegranate harvest, with production expected to reach 2,040 tonnes, despite challenges facing farmers, including water shortages, rising agricultural costs and repeated Israeli occupation attacks. Pomegranates support rural livelihoods Khitam a»»»

A Spartan military transport aircraft carrying the remains of Bulgarian medieval ruler Tsar Samuel landed at Sofia Airport Saturday. The aircraft was escorted by two pairs of MiG-29 and F-16 fighter jets. The casket with the ruler's remains were handed over to Bulgaria by Greece earlier in the day.»»»

Rome: World No.1 Jannik Sinner on Saturday again delayed his return to the courts, announcing his withdrawal from next week's Shanghai Masters. The 25-year-old, who has won six titles in 2026 with an impressive record of 44 wins against three losses, has not played since his Wimbledon title in July»»»

Los Angeles, United States: United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday named Tyler Adams as his team's captain through to the 2030 World Cup. Pochettino, speaking ahead of the USA's friendly against Mexico in Arizona on Saturday, said Adams was the logical choice to lead the United States. "»»»

LONDON: For more than four decades, Syria was on a short US list of countries barred from buying American weapons. As of this week it is free to do so, at least on paper. As US troops were completing their withdrawal from Iraq, the Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it was removing Sy»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev arrived in Greece early Saturday as part of the events surrounding the return of Tsar Samuel's mortal remains from Greece to Bulgaria. The Bulgarian delegation headed by Radev included Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov and Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev. The Museum of By»»»

Bulgaria needs dignified and honest leaders "who do not bend like saplings in the wind,” presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Vratsa during a meeting with citizens. “Our country is in this state because for 37 years we have been making compromises. It is high ti»»»

Video shows the driverless carriage racing through streets before eventually overturning Dubai: A bride and groom could hardly have imagined that their wedding day would become a talking point far beyond Alexandria after their horse-drawn carriage bolted through the city and overturned. A widely ci»»»

Dubai logistics specialist gains round-the-clock renewable power from rooftop solar Ninja Group, a specialist in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics, has commissioned a 355 kW solar plant at its flagship facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), one of the region's busiest industrial an»»»

Indian Embassy says Omani authorities helped bring all five crew members safely ashore Dubai: Five Indian nationals were brought safely ashore with assistance from Omani authorities after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Indian Embassy in »»»

Administrative measures taken against Jazeera Airways after carrier opened transit flights Dubao: Kuwait’s civil aviation authority has denied reports that transit operations at Kuwait International Airport have resumed, confirming that the suspension remains in force until further notice. Abdullah»»»

Family says Mohammed was shot after asking a 17-year-old customer to show identification Chicago: A Jordanian man was shot and killed inside a tobacco shop in Chicago after refusing to sell cigarettes to a 17-year-old customer who could not provide identification, according to the victim’s family. »»»

University says milestone reflects continued confidence in its education and opportunities Ajman: Student enrolment at Ajman University has exceeded 10,000 for the first time in its history, a significant milestone for an institution that began as the first private university in the Gulf Cooperatio»»»

Gargash says the latest terrorist attack is another warning that the threat remains Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said the region’s struggle against extremism is still ongoing, warning that rhetoric used to justify terrorism should itself be regarded as p»»»

Kolkata, India: From Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" to Zinedine Zidane's headbutt, Indian football fan Dipak Nandy has witnessed some of the World Cup's defining moments from the stands. But on Saturday, the 77-year-old will savour a rare sporting occasion from the comfort of his hometown »»»

Egypt, Jordan and Iraq praised the achievements of the Arab Bridge Maritime Company, which recorded its highest-ever profit, exceeding $40 million through September 30, 2026. The announcement came during the 88th General Assembly meeting of the Arab Bridge Maritime Company, attended by Minister of »»»

Yemen’s Houthis have denied targeting a power station in the city of Medina. A Saudi-led coalition earlier accused the militant group of targeting the facility supplying power to the Prophet’s Mosque – one of the holiest sites in the Muslim world. A senior Houthi official branded the accusation a “»»»

Pope Leo XIV has called on artists to join forces to protect human creativity in the age of AI. Speaking to cultural figures at the Vatican on Friday, the Pope said the Catholic Church hopes to renew its alliance with them to safeguard “what is human.” “We live in the age of search engines that off»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian army has liberated the settlement of Novaya Kazachya in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "As a result of active offensive actions, control has been established over the settlement of Novaya Kazachya in the Kharkov region," the ministr»»»

LONDON: If anyone were in any doubt as to who was behind the attempt this week to block veteran Arab politician Sami Abu Shehadeh from standing in next month’s Israeli general election, that doubt vanished on Friday afternoon when cell phones across Israel lit up with a recorded message from the fa»»»

One person was killed and ten more were injured ‌following ‌a drone ‌attack in Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, the Moscow-installed governor of Russian-controlled parts ‌of ‌the region was ‌cited ‌as saying by the TASS ‌news agency on Saturday. Reuters could not independently verify the battl»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A pilot suspected of assaulting a colleague on a flydubai flight has admitted he wanted to crash the plane in Israel, media reported, citing sources. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Hamam Al Hammami by multiple sources, had earlier been identified as a security risk, senio»»»

Lebanon's Druze leader ex-MP Walid Jumblat has warned that the talks with Israel appear to have entered a cycle of "negotiating for the sake of negotiating," where the Lebanese delegation will face new demands in every session. Accordingly, he advised drawing lessons from the Oslo process and sarca»»»

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 »»»

The first flight carrying Israelis home from the United Arab Emirates after services were suspended following the flydubai attack landed in Tel Aviv early Saturday, according to Israel's airport authority website. The arrival, which Israeli media called a repatriation flight, came after Wednesday's»»»

Israeli settlers, backed by Israeli occupation forces, launched attacks on Palestinian homes and olive harvesters across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. In Al-Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah, settlers targeted homes south of the village an»»»

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 »»»