The number of citizen reports of electoral crimes has increased several times, said caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev to journalists on Friday following the Firefighter of the Year ceremony in Sofia. Over a very short period, the Interior Ministry leadership has managed to convince people tha»»»

The United States is ramping up its military footprint in the Middle East, sending around 10,000 additional troops even as President Donald Trump says Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran “for now,” in a strategy that blends deterrence with restraint. The deployment, as reported by The Wa»»»

Dubai: ADNOC and OMV have confirmed the executive leadership team for Borouge Group International AG, marking a key step in building a global chemicals company through the combination of Borouge, Borealis and the planned acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks “will escalate and expand” after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing »»»

Rustam Koshonov has been relieved of his post as Consul General of Kyrgyzstan in Antalya, the presidential administration’s press service reported. According to the statement, the decision was made following the completion of his diplomatic mission. Koshonov was appointed head of the Consulate Gene»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday the execution of the 83rd wave of Operation True Promise 4, a coordinated missile and drone strike conducted by the IRGC Aerospace Force and Navy. In a statement, the IRGC said the operation targeted oil storage tanks and depots in»»»

Valentin Velikov, Head of the First Regional Fire Service in Burgas, has been named winner of the Firefighter of the Year competition for 2026. He received the award from caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev at a special ceremony at the Ministry of Interior on Friday. In 2025, Velikov led and to»»»

The woman suspected of carrying out multiple stabbings in Sofia on Thursday evening likely has mental health problems, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said at a briefing here on Friday. He noted that an expert assessment is required to confirm whether such issues are present. Authorities ha»»»

Burgas Airport is opening this year’s summer tourist season with an expanded flight program, new strategic routes, and increased frequencies on established lines, the airport announced. This year, passengers will have access to over 70 direct destinations, reinforcing the airport’s role as a key ai»»»

South Africa announced Thursday that it has been excluded from the G7 summit in France this June, sparking tensions with the United States. Initially blaming Washington for pressure on Paris, Pretoria later backtracked, emphasising ongoing diplomatic engagement. South Africa said on Thursday it has»»»

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in one of the French capital's oldest and most influential neighbourhoods: the 6th. Le sixième arrondissement has quintessential Left Bank (Rive Gauche) energy. It's intellectua»»»

Interim Interior Minister Emil Dechev said that the rising number of detected election-related crimes is linked to a growing willingness among citizens to report suspected violations. He noted that the Interior Ministry has encouraged people to submit signals when they witness or become aware of vo»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped to another record low against the UAE dirham on Friday, extending a month of steady declines that is reshaping remittance flows for Indian expats. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 1:00 pm, Dh1 was equivalent to Rs25.79, marking the six»»»

When Alireza Tangsiri took command of the naval arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2018, he appeared to fit squarely into the role envisioned by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei: an ideological and confrontational force operating at the frontline of daily tensions with the United States, »»»

A yellow alert, the lowest of three warning levels, has been issued for dangerous weather on Friday in 16 of Bulgaria's 28 administrative regions, said the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. These areas will get considerable amounts of rain, with thunderstorms also being likely. The r»»»

China wishes to strengthen economic cooperation with the United States to avoid "vicious competition", commerce minister Wang Wentao told US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, according to a readout released on Friday. The two met on Thursday on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization (WTO) m»»»

Studies show that over 50% of Bulgarian workers fear losing their jobs due to robotization and artificial intelligence (AI), said Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) President Plamen Dimitrov in a video address to participants at a conference, titled “From Social Dialogue »»»

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC), established under Law No. 22 of 2019, continues to play a central role in reinforcing the Emirate’s preparedness and resilience in the face of emergencies, crises, and disasters. The Centre develops policies, strategies, and»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing down. With stock markets reeling and economic fallout from »»»

Dubai: The Philippine peso fell to a record low on Friday, adding fresh pressure on Filipino households and expats already dealing with rising costs linked to global oil prices. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 12:25 pm, Dh1 was equivale»»»

Survivors of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sued the US government and Google on Thursday over victims' identities being mistakenly revealed in a trove of documents published online by the Justice Department (DOJ). The DOJ released more than three million files in January related to the investig»»»

Dubai: Gulf Air has extended its temporary flight operations from Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, as regional airspace disruptions continue to affect travel plans. The Bahrain-based carrier will continue operating flights from King Fahd International Airport until April 2026, maintaining connectio»»»

Abu Dhabi: New community markets are set to come up in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, as authorities launch a public tender inviting Emirati businesses to develop and operate neighbourhood retail hubs. The initiative has been launched by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) in partnership with the Departm»»»

The share of Romanian employees who feel happy and fulfilled at work fell by 8% in 2026 compared with the previous year, reaching 27%, while more than half of workers (55%) say employers do not offer enough support measures, shows a specialist survey released on Thursday.Data from Reveal Marketing »»»

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would order the immediate payment of TSA agents as Congress struggles to end a 41-day funding shutdown that has snarled airports, left workers unpaid and forced officials to consider emergency measures, including shifting money or invoking a national emergenc»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said on Friday that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed five drones in the Eastern Province, according to the ministry's official spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Turki Al Maliki. The spokesperson had earlier said in two separate statements that four drones »»»

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE today are being urged to check their flight status and leave extra time for their journey, as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds disrupt operations across the country. Unstable weather swept across the UAE overnight, bringing lightning, reduced visibili»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a meeting with military commanders held at the defense ministry in Seoul on Friday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung said Friday South Korea will swiftly take steps for its planned retaking of wartime operational control of its military from»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Arbitration Affairs Department, participated virtually in the “Institutions Symposium: Asia-Middle East Arbitration Corridor,” held as part of Paris Arbitration Week 2026, where it highlighted key legislative and regulatory developments in Qatar’s a»»»

The assassination of the top Iranian regime's naval commander in Bandar Abbas has cast a long shadow over the ongoing Middle East conflict. As the world watches the war front with bated breath, one measure is beginning to stand above the noise: how many ships are willing to pass through the Strait »»»

Germany's foreign minister said on Friday that the United States and Iran ‌have ‌had indirect negotiations ‌and ⁠that representatives from ⁠both sides plan to meet shortly in ⁠Pakistan. "Based on ‌my information ‌there have ‌been ‌indirect contacts, and preparations have been made ‌to meet directly»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s delegation headed by Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Thani took part in the 28th extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Transport Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held via videoconference yesterday. The GCC transportation»»»

Oil prices fell Friday after Donald Trump again pushed back a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though most equities also dropped as traders shrugged at the news following a series of conflicting messaging from the White House. The US president had warned last Saturday he would obli»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced near real-time funding for brokerage accounts, allowing UAE investors to move money into trading platforms faster and respond more quickly to market opportunities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bank confirmed that International »»»

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The Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, is participating in the activities of the CERAWeek conference, one of the most prominent international gatherings in the energy sector. Under the 2026 theme “Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics,” th»»»

The US Treasury Department has said that President Donald Trump’s signature will appear on future American paper currency, marking a historic first for a sitting president. The move is part of preparations for the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. In a statement released on Thursday, the Tr»»»

In the dry-season heat of northern Thailand, Hmong villagers zip through forested slopes, blasting tinder with leaf blowers and cutting through brush with machetes, while others scan for smoke on live feeds from their phones. Across about a dozen villages in the hills of Doi Suthep-Pui National Par»»»

Following the recent unveiling of details regarding the 600-metre-plus megatall skyscraper in the Uptown Dubai district, a clearer picture of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)’s unique development philosophy is emerging. At a time when global real estate markets often fluctuate with geopolitica»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (L) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) shake hands on Thursday during a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this handout photo from the Belarusian presidential press service. Photo by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service/EPA SEOUL, March 27 (UPI) -»»»

A low-pressure system named “Deborah,” already forming north of the Adriatic Sea, will sweep Greece from west to east in the coming days, meteorologists warn. Former National Meteorological Service director Theodoros Kolydas said the approaching storm “requires attention,” with possible Friday afte»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Friday morning, reversing part of the previous day’s decline and drawing renewed attention from buyers tracking short-term swings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9:22 am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh535.50 per gram, up fro»»»

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky said the US is conditioning post-war security guarantees on Kyiv ceding the Russian-occupied Donbas, as Washington pushes for a swift end to the war. Zelensky warned such terms would weaken Ukraine’s defences and embolden Moscow, amid uncertainty over future U»»»

A NATO report on Thursday said military spending by European allies and Canada rose by 20 percent in 2025. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly demanded that NATO partners significantly boost defence expenditures, with leaders agreeing at a summit last year to spend 5 percent ​of»»»

G7 nations want to "create the conditions for lasting peace and stability" in the Middle East, ‌France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said at a two-day conference outside Paris on Thursday. The talks aim to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war.  ‌France's foreig»»»

The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of an escalating US-Israeli attack is getting louder, more public and more insistent, sources in the country say. With the Revolutionary Guards now dominant following the killing of veteran Supreme Leader»»»

US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were "going very well" as Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran early Friday. As the conflict that has roiled energy markets nears its second month, US Secretary of State Ma»»»

The proliferation of AI-generated images has created demand for a new kind of tool: sites and apps that claim to determine whether an image was created or modified by AI. We tested 10 of the tools on the same image. There are dozens of AI detection tools claiming to identify images generated o»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, March 26: We look at reactions after Meta and YouTube were found guilty of social media harms in what is being hailed as a "landmark" trial. Will it give impetus to thousands of other lawsuits in the waiting? Also: Italy's Giorgia Meloni headed to Algeria in a lig»»»

Poorer countries are projected to suffer sharply higher mortality from the increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves than wealthier nations, with death rates potentially rising by as much as tenfold, according to new analysis by Climate Impact Lab, Bloomberg reported on March 26. »»»