Two 19-year-old German citizens suspected of setting fire to Starlink equipment in Bulgaria and Lithuania are facing terrorism charges in Lithuania and opposing extradition to Bulgaria, while Bulgarian opposition lawmaker Ivaylo Mirchev has accused the country’s security services of failing to act »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria was ready to deploy L-39 military aircraft against drones that attacked a commercial vessel in the Black Sea if the unmanned aerial vehicles had entered the country's territorial waters, adding that a French patrol aircraft had detected them at least 30 minu»»»

PoliticsChinaCCP leaders demand both more discipline and more initiativeMu CuiThe CCP session emphasized internal discipline — as expected, but left the question of Xi Jinping's successor unanswered. The party seems anxious of any instability as geopolitics heats up and China's economy cools down. »»»

ISTANBUL: A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall caused a rock spire to collapse in Turkiye’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cappadocia region on Thursday, bringing the death toll to three, officials said. Turkiye’s Cappadocia region, a magnet for tourists from around the world, is home to cone-shap»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian media reported on Thursday that Tehran had received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance but had not yet responded, amid efforts to revive peace talks between the countries. Tasnim news agency reported that “Iran has received the letter but has not yet responded,” while Fars new»»»

Diverzum, the digital platform for students and Generation Z, which has surpassed 130,000 registered users in Romania in approximately one year of operations, has announced the first edition of GenZ Brand Awards by Diverzum, an event dedicated to recognizing brands that successfully build authentic»»»

New architectural structures, rooms and floor surfaces revealing different stages in the development of the Roman imperial baths at Ratiaria (Northwest Bulgaria) were investigated by archaeologists during this season, Assoc. Prof. Zdravko Dimitrov of the National Archaeological Institute with Museu»»»

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov, at a press conference on Thursday, unveiled a new system providing up-to-date traffic information across Bulgaria’s national road network. He announced that the platform would go live after 7 p.m. on Thursday at traffic.api.bg. Shishkov »»»

DOHA Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani affirmed on Thursday that culture serves as a tool for resilience in the face of crises, a bridge for communication between peoples, and a mechanism to create safe spaces for dialogue and mutual und»»»

The transfer of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj to Fier has reportedly triggered tensions within the ruling Socialist Party, with a parliamentary group meeting bringing questions over the transfer documentation to the forefront. According to information reported by Top Channel journalist Muhamed Veliu, S»»»

Taulant Balla, head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, addressed the media following a parliamentary session, commenting on Albania’s record budget, the transfer of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj to Fier prison and the timing of the upcoming local elections. Speaking outside parliament, Balla»»»

JEDDAH: Local authorities in Yemen’s Taiz have called for an urgent UN-backed investigation into reports that Houthi forces fired artillery shells and rockets suspected of containing internationally banned toxic substances, amid escalating fighting that has worsened the humanitarian crisis in the b»»»

Miami: The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Wednesday to capture their maiden Major League Baseball World Series title in franchise history. Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt drove in one run, plated another with a sacrifice fly and scored as the Brewers -- denied a sweep by the Ray»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index concluded the current week with a 6.27 percent gain, putting an end to a streak of weekly declines seen over the previous period. The index added 540.08 points, reaching the 9,151-point level, supported by gains across all sectors. The transportation secto»»»

MONTREAL: The EU and Canada want to bring their relationship to the “highest level possible” as they face a “world of growing rivalries,” the 27-nation bloc’s chief said on Thursday ahead of a meeting with Canadian leader Mark Carney. Brussels and Ottawa are to lay the groundwork for an ever-closer»»»

TEHRAN: At least four tankers have caught fire after hitting mines while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s armed forces claimed on Thursday, a day after the US military said it had cleared key routes through the waterway. “Over the past 24 hours, three violating oil tankers explod»»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to be hosted by the U.S. G20 Presidency in Atlanta on 30-31 October 2026.»»»

Bangui, Central African Republic: The Central African Republic has enforced strict frontier controls and daily health screenings for border travelers as the Democratic Republic of Congo faces the deadliest Ebola epidemic on record. With the vast majority of the 10,000 cases recorded to date in Afri»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces struck a dry cargo ship delivering military supplies to the Ukrainian armed forces in Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "As a result of strikes at sea, a dry cargo ship delivering military and dual-use cargo to the port of Odessa for the Uk»»»

The Sofia Military District Prosecution Office opened a pre-trial investigation into a surface drone attack on the CONTSHIP JET, a motor vessel sailing under Liberian flag, the prosecution service announced on Thursday. The incident occurred in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. T»»»

Business groups urge Congress to remove unsupported projects from 2027 budget Manila: Filipino business leaders are raising the alarm. They say the House of Representatives-approved 2027 budget carries “deeply troubling” trillion-peso insertions, with lawmakers apparently sidelining President Marco»»»

Doha: President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Dr. Patrice Motsepe affirmed that football in Africa is undergoing major structural transformations that have enhanced its commercial value and investment appeal internationally. He indicated that substantial investments in African foot»»»

Turkish investors are pursuing larger solar and battery storage investments in Romania, with major energy companies and industrial groups entering the market or expanding their presence. This growing investment appetite was at the centre of the second Türkiye–Romania Energy Forum, organized by the »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has issued a royal decree appointing Dr. Abdulmohsen bin Mohammed Al-Maiouf as vice president of the Board of Grievances for Judicial Affairs, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. Al-Maiouf holds a doctorate in jurisprudence and comparative judicial studie»»»

BELGRADE - The Student List-The Students Will Win electoral list called on Thursday for top-level resignations in the Serbian police, intelligence agencies, the judiciary, as well as in some companies. At a press conference held in the Pioneers' Park in central Belgrade, Student List candidate for »»»

Trump demands ‘FAKE Dan Sullivan’ be removed from next week’s ballot Washington: Alaska’s governor has ordered a probe into allegations that the campaign of a Democratic candidate for the US Senate recruited a man with the same name as her Republican opponent to run for office in a bid to siphon of»»»

Al Majalla selected The Struggle for Power as the title of this week’s cover story because Israel’s elections raise questions that reach far beyond the identity of the next prime minister. They reveal a deeper contest over the nature of political authority, the limits that define it, and the balanc»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and his Czech counterpart Andrej Babiš have pledged closer cooperation on energy, migration and transport, while Magyar delivered a sharp response to speculation about Viktor Orbán becoming the next UN secretary-general. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar de»»»

LONDON: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said ​on Thursday that Britain was "doing everything we can" to support the reopening ‌of the ‌Strait ​of ‌Hormuz, ⁠amid ​the impact of ⁠the Iran war. "We are doing everything that we can ⁠to de-escalate ‌the situation, ‌to support ​the ‌full reopening ‌of the St»»»

Tunis, October 29, 2026 (TAP) – President of the High Authority for Administrative and Financial Control Imed Hazgui reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to promoting integrity in both the public and private sectors through by modernizing public...»»»

Security concerns and travel disruptions remain in focus as regional tensions grow Dubai: Flight disruptions, rising tensions around Iran and fresh security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz keep the region on alert as diplomatic efforts continue. UAE residents face continued uncertainty over region»»»

Doha, Qatar: Throwing, leaving, or discharging waste in locations specified under Qatar’s Public Hygiene Law can result in imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to QR10,000, or both. Article 2 of Law No. 18 of 2017 covers a range of public and private locations, including roads, streets, »»»

Israeli police have found no evidence supporting claims by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party that Arab parties rigged Tuesday’s parliamentary election, according to local media. Police received 48 complaints involving suspected fraud and voter impersonation, around 40% fewer than in t»»»

The Pentagon has fired its top military strategist as Washington draws up contingency plans for a possible escalation of hostilities with Iran. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia has been removed from his position as director for strategy, plans, and policy (J5) on the Joint Staff, a spokesman confirmed la»»»

Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was shouted down by pro-Palestinian activists during a speech at a Swedish university, Berliner Zeitung has reported. The heated confrontation happened earlier this week at Uppsala University, where Baerbock was delivering a lecture on international »»»

Tunis, October 29, 2026 (TAP) – The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia has announced the launch of a new project funded by the U.S. government and implemented in partnership with CrossBoundary, aimed at connecting American investors and companies with PhosCo’s...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has issued a royal decree appointing Dr. Abdulmohsen bin Mohammed Al-Maiouf as vice president of the Board of Grievances for Judicial Affairs, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. Al-Maiouf holds a doctorate in jurisprudence and comparative judicial studie»»»

MANAMA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) received the Distinguished Project Award in the 'Best Comprehensive Government Application' category for Hukoomi, while the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MoSDF) received the Distinguished Project Award in the 'Bes»»»

ADIPEC 2026 runs at ADNEC from November 2 to 5, hosted by ADNOC Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced park-and-ride services and traffic restrictions for trucks and labour buses on Abu Dhabi Island during ADIPEC 2026, from November 2 to 5. In notices posted on X, the authority said parking at the Abu Dh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Daamoush: Hezbollah Will Never Relinquish Any Inch of Lebanon’s Land 29-10-2026 16:41 PM Head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, Shei»»»

RIYADH: Turkiye stands with Saudi Arabia in the face of the unlawful and inhumane attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia, Turkiye’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Emrullah Isler said. Saudi Arabia has faced multiple attacks from the Houthis including the Oct. 10 missile and drone strike on King Khali»»»

The Austrian parent company of supermarket chain Spar has urged the European Commission to intervene, accusing Hungary of systematically discriminating against foreign retailers despite hopes of a fresh start under the new government. Spar’s Austrian parent company has renewed its call for the Euro»»»

LONDON: Rescue teams in the Syrian Arab Republic helped 15 people and evacuated about 375 families from flooded displacement camps after heavy rain and flash floods swept across six provinces, the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management said Thursday. The floods damaged roads, bridges and pub»»»

ISTANBUL: A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall caused a rock spire to collapse in Turkiye’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cappadocia region on Thursday, killing at least two people, officials said. Turkiye’s Cappadocia region, a magnet for tourists from around the world, is home to cone-shaped ro»»»

Voter turnout in Bulgaria’s last four presidential elections was lower in the second round than in the first, according to data published on the Central Election Commission (CEC) website. Turnout in the first round on October 25 was a record low of 22.98%, the CEC reported. The second round of the »»»

UAE collaborates globally to strengthen nuclear safety and emergency preparedness The UAE has brought together experts from more than 25 national organisations for a specialised training programme aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to respond to nuclear and radiation emergencies. The Fede»»»

BAGHDAD: An Iraqi court sentenced two prominent politicians and the head of a state-run enterprise responsible for distributing oil products to prison in a corruption case, officials announced Thursday. Muthanna Al-Samarrai, head of the Azm Alliance, an influential Sunni party that holds 15 seats i»»»

JERUSALEM: The Arab Joint List said Thursday that accusations of impropriety in Israel's election from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc showed their fear of the Arab community's newfound political clout. "The Joint List asserts that the campaign of incitement led by Netanyahu and his »»»

Kyustendil joined the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA), a network bringing together destinations with a rich thermal, cultural and historical heritage, the press office of Kyustendil Municipality announced on Thursday. Kyustendil Mayor Ognyan Atanasov received the membership cert»»»

Iran said three oil tankers struck mines and caught fire over the past 24 hours while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorized route, according to the state broadcaster, which cited the Revolutionary Guard Corps. The report did not identify the tankers or provide details on c»»»