Iran taking concrete steps to resolve conflict with US – Putin
Tehran is striving to find a diplomatic solution to the war imposed on it by the US, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday at a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian. The Russian president noted that Tehran had recently put forward a proposal aimed at resolving the con»»»
Super’s new Romania chief inherits four brands, and a market that rewards keeping them
When Andrei Popa took over as General Manager of Super Technologies in Romania on August 1, he inherited something his predecessors did not have. Three years ago the company’s Romanian business was built around a single consumer brand. Today it runs four, alongside a network of more than 1,000 reta»»»
US green card freeze: India warns of talent impact
New Delhi says US PERM freeze does not advance shared ambitions Dubai: India has criticized the United States’ decision to suspend green card-related labor certification filings at eight technology companies, saying the move does not advance the shared ambitions of the two countries. The Ministry o»»»
Yedioth Ahronoth: Prolonged Israeli Frontline Deployments Leave Troops Exposed to Attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yedioth Ahronoth: Prolonged Israeli Frontline Deployments Leave Troops Exposed to Attacks 09-10-2026 11:20 AM Israeli occupation forces at »»»
Saudi says no Houthi truce until Yemen govt regains territory
Saudi Arabia will not agree to a truce or a ceasefire with the Houthis until the Yemeni government that it backs regains all the territory it has lost in recent weeks, a regional source told AFP on Friday. Saudi Arabia will also not bow to the Houthis' "military blackmail", the source added, speaki»»»
Budanov Visits Sofia as Radev Denies Talks With Ukraine Over Black Sea Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, made an unannounced visit to Bulgaria before traveling to the United States for talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to reports. Rumors of Budanov’s arrival in Sofia began circulating on social media, with unconfirmed a»»»
US military to livestream execution by firing squad
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced plans to livestream the execution of a former US Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at a military base in Texas, arguing that Americans should witness the consequences of such crimes. Nidal Malik Hasan, a former Army major sentenced to de»»»
Saudia confirms pilot killed, aircraft damaged in Riyadh airport attack
Captain Hamoud Ali Al-Kalthami was killed and a Saudia aircraft was damaged on the ground Riyadh: Saudia pilot Captain Hamoud Ali Al-Kalthami was killed in the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, the Saudi airline said in a statement shared on its social media account»»»
Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before midterm elections
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the United States. Trump, while stumping for Republicans this week, has hinted that he was confident that an endgame to the war could come in the days before o»»»
Bulgaria Could Raise Over €1 Billion With Bank Windfall TaxOpinions
A temporary tax on extraordinary banking profits could generate more than €1 billion for Bulgaria without increasing VAT, personal income tax or social security contributions, Fiscal Council Chairman Simeon Dyankov says in his analysis, “Benefits of Taxing Banking Windfall Profits in the European U»»»
Anthropic bans 'cruel' behavior against its Claude AI
San Francisco, United States: Anthropic on Thursday moved to bar users from treating its Claude AI system with needless cruelty, amid a growing philosophical debate over whether artificial intelligence can be conscious. The San Francisco-based AI lab updated its usage policy to include "a prohibiti»»»
Thailand’s Queen Suthida pilots Gripen fighter jet solo
The flight highlights Queen Suthida’s aviation training and air force involvement Thailand’s Queen Suthida has flown a fighter jet solo, with footage released by the Royal Office showing her piloting a Saab JAS 39C Gripen. The video, dated October 8, 2026, shows the Queen flying the Swedish-made fi»»»
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to mourn pensioner whose eviction sparked housing protests
Tens of thousands of protesters joined a march in Madrid Thursday to mark the death of 87-year-old retiree Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction from her apartment in the Spanish capital in September sparked a wave of housing protests that prompted the government to call early elections. Tens of »»»
Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before Nov. 3 midterm elections
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the United States. Trump, while stumping for Republicans this week, has hinted that he was confident that an endgame to the war could come in the days before o»»»
Israeli army says one soldier killed, three wounded in south Lebanon
The Israeli army said Thursday that one soldier was killed and three others were slightly wounded when their vehicle overturned in south Lebanon, where the military has occupied a band of territory since invading in March in response to Hezbollah attacks. "Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, aged 21, fr»»»
Abu Dhabi's new AI vehicle can spot accidents, fallen trees and faulty traffic lights
Mobile monitoring system helps authorities locate obstacles, respond to traffic incidents The battle for safer, smoother roads is no longer dependent solely on traffic patrols, surveillance cameras and reports submitted by road users. In Abu Dhabi, road monitoring is entering a new phase in which a»»»
Nazare:Romania must be consistent at European decision-making table, uphold its interests, and contribute to solutions
Romania must be consistent at the European decision-making table, uphold its interests, contribute to solutions, and convey a clear message of stability and responsibility, says interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare, who is attending the Eurogroup (in inclusive format) and Economic and Financia»»»
We stand firmly and in solidarity with Saudi Arabia, says Pakistan PM
DUBAI: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his solidarity with Saudi Arabia via an X post on Friday following recent Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. "I strongly condemn the repeated terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the targeting of »»»
French kitchenware Tefal faces legal ultimatum over harmful chemicals, as Europeans’ health at stake
Environmental NGOs have threatened to sue the owner of Tefal, a leading French kitchenware company, over failing to phase out forever chemicals from their products, at a high price for consumer health. The organisations allege that Groupe SEB, the parent company of known brands, such as Tefal cookw»»»
15-year-old boy beaten with branches in Hungary after refusing to give up his property
A 15-year-old boy suffered serious-looking injuries after several youths allegedly attacked him with willow branches in a park in Pilis, near Budapest, on Wednesday. The boy had reportedly refused to hand over a carabiner attached to his keys. His friend was also injured. According to a report by T»»»
Bessent Vows US Debt Plan 'Right After the Midterms'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration will unveil a fiscal consolidation plan immediately after the November elections — acknowledging the national debt has climbed to roughly $41 trillion. "The president and I are working on a fiscal consolidation plan. I think we're going to un»»»
US‑Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Oct. 9, 2026)
Houthi attacks and Strait of Hormuz tensions ripple into UAE travel and security While tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, "productive" talks with Iran are "underway", said President Donald Trump even as he pledged not to attack the country before the November 3 midterm elections. The»»»
Dubai school mourns beloved teacher as colleagues share heartfelt tributes
Cause of death revealed for Indian expat teacher with GEMS Education for 33 years Dubai: The Westminster School (TWS) community in Dubai is mourning Anjana Sanalkumar, the examinations officer and secondary teacher who spent 33 years with GEMS Education, as colleagues and friends paid emotional tri»»»
Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The Pentagon said the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan would be livestreamed on December 3. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday th»»»
Flying out of the UAE for October break? Here’s what families are paying
UAE families are favouring shorter trips, with some October fares still under Dh2,000 Dubai: UAE families heading abroad for the October school break are increasingly opting for shorter-haul destinations such as Georgia, Azerbaijan and the Maldives, with last-minute economy fares ranging from about»»»
'Productive discussions' with Iran underway: Trump
Trump signals diplomatic opening with Iran ahead of midterm elections US President Donald Trump said Washington was holding “productive discussions” with Iran and pledged not to attack the country before the November 3 US midterm elections. His statement signals a possible diplomatic opening, but i»»»
People & Profit - How long will the global energy crunch last?
High energy prices continue to drive inflation and stoke anger among voters around the world. But with more crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and governments releasing more emergency fuel stockpiles, how long will the energy crunch last? Jim Burkhard, Vice President and Head of »»»
Democrat running for US Congress says she was raped while fixing campaign sign
Arizona congressional hopeful reveals trauma to advocate for women Content warning: This article contains details that some readers may find disturbing. A Democratic candidate for US Congress running in Arizona says she was raped as she repaired a damaged campaign sign, in an attack now under polic»»»
Anthropic bans ‘cruel’ behavior against its Claude AI
San Francisco, United States: Anthropic on Thursday moved to bar users from treating its Claude AI system with needless cruelty, amid a growing philosophical debate over whether artificial intelligence can be conscious. The San Francisco-based AI lab updated its usage policy to include “a prohibiti»»»
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the US on exchange programs. The ann»»»
Two Latvian men arrested at UK base housing US and NATO intelligence hubs
British counter-terrorism police are investigating after two Latvian men were arrested Thursday near a Royal Air Force base in southeast England housing US and NATO intelligence operations, police said in a statement. The arrests come days after a major incident at another UK base led t»»»
The Debate - Black sea and black ops: How exposed is Europe to Ukraine war spillover?
The story’s as underreported as it is consequential for the entire planet: Three Turkish-owned cargo ships out of Ukraine hit in EU waters by suspected Russian drones. One, the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sinking Tuesday off Bulgaria. Ten Egyptian and Syrian crew missing. For its part, Ukraine’s been h»»»
Braçe Challenges Territorial Reform, Says Party Pressure Undermines Democratic Debate
Socialist Party lawmaker Erion Braçe has raised strong reservations about Albania’s proposed territorial reform, arguing that the draft fails to deliver meaningful decentralization and a genuine transfer of power to local government. Speaking in Parliament, Braçe said many of the powers presented a»»»
Pentagon chief says execution of military base shooter to be ‘public’
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the firing squad execution of convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan will be “public,” according to a video publicized by the Pentagon on Thursday. “He’s going to get a firing squad of soldiers, as it should be, and we’ll make sure that people»»»
Trump gives 'national treasure' Musk top US medal after rift
Washington, United States: Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit after an explosive bust-up. Six US tech titans received prestigious awards from the president at a Washington peace institute that was »»»
Gaza rescuers says Israeli fire kills seven
JERUSALEM: Gaza’s civil defense rescue service said on Thursday that seven people were killed in separate Israeli strikes throughout the day, while the Israeli army said three of the victims were “military operatives.” Six of the seven were killed in various parts of Gaza City. Two people were kill»»»
Iva Mihaylova and Mother Accuse North Macedonia's Foreign Minister of Lying about Treatment
Iva Mihaylova and her mother Hristina Mihaylova accused North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski on Thursday of lying about the young woman's access to adequate treatment. The young woman from Kocani and her mother posted almost identical appeals to the Bulgarian media on their Facebook pr»»»
UAE Friday sermon warns of online threats to children’s minds
Parents urged to guide children with wisdom, prevent hatred and extremism from taking root First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, who has bestowed upon us children as an adornment of our lives and entrusted their minds to our care. I bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worsh»»»
Iraq Reopens Air Bridge to Iran After US Sanctions Waiver
An Iraqi Airways jet has touched down at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport - the first international arrival since the US-Israeli 40-day war. Flight arrived from Najaf in central Iraq - a city sacred to Shia MuslimsIraqi Airways will operate one round-trip flight between Najaf and Tehran»»»
What three years of the Gaza war reveal about Israel and the world
On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian resistance organizations launched an attack out of the Gaza Strip and into Israel under the code name “Al-Aqsa Flood.” Israeli and Western mainstream media and politicians rapidly labelled this a massive act of terrorism and flooded the world with tal»»»
Saudi Arabia and UAE agree to strengthen power grid and rail connectivity
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE agreed on Thursday to strengthen cooperation on power grid interconnection and rail connectivity, as they seek to deepen regional integration and improve logistics and energy efficiency. The agreement was signed in a memorandum of understanding by the Saudi energy m»»»
President Must Speak for the People, Presidential Candidate Gurov Says
The president is the people's voice and must speak out, Presidential Candidate Andrey Gurov said at a public meeting with citizens on Thursday. "Bulgaria does not deserve silence, and I can assure you that I will not remain silent," Gurov added at the meeting. Gurov said the president's role was "t»»»
Portugal seriously considers US F-35 jets along with other options
LISBON: Portugal will decide on a replacement of its aging fleet of F-16 jet fighters based on national interests and is seriously considering the US offer of F-35s along with other options, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said on Thursday after meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Lisbon. P»»»
Army finds systemic failures behind DC midair collision and calls for safety fixes
WASHINGTON: The US Army found many systemic breakdowns that led to last year’s midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., and recommended numerous steps the military should take to prevent future tragedies. The military has not publicly rele»»»
Israeli army says one soldier killed, three wounded in south Lebanon
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said on Thursday that one soldier was killed and three others were slightly wounded in south Lebanon, where the military has occupied a band of territory since invading in March in response to Hezbollah attacks. “Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, aged 21, from Haifa, a comb»»»
Shares in RES manufacturer Sunex rose by 30%
Sunex, a Polish renewable energy equipment maker, reported a sharp increase in third-quarter sales, prompting its shares to jump more than 25% during Wednesday trading and briefly rise above PLN 4. The company estimates standalone revenue at PLN 56.7 mln, up more than 93% year over year. Group reve»»»
Poland holds 648 tons of gold reserves, 10th in the world
Poland holds about 648 metric tons of gold, ranking tenth worldwide, according to October data from the IMF and Bloomberg. It recently moved ahead of the Netherlands, which holds 612 tons. From mid-2018 through June 2026, Poland’s central bank bought 530 tons. The country’s gold reserves are valued»»»
Tech Robotics implements new strategy to build Drone Armament Center
Tech Robotics is acquiring the remaining 67% of Niewiadów Warhead Systems, bringing its ownership to 100%. The deal consolidates its capabilities in developing, marketing, and integrating warheads and supports its 2026–2031 strategy, including plans to build a Drone Arming Center. Under the operati»»»
Global energy consumption doubling by 2060, 95% of energy will come from non-fossil fuels
Global electricity use is projected to more than double by 2060, with 95% of generation coming from non-fossil sources, compared with 44% today, according to DNV’s 2026 Energy Transition Outlook. The report forecasts that global CO₂ emissions will fall about 44%, from 39 gigatons today to 22 gigato»»»
In Beijing, EU trade envoy says deficit with China 'unsustainable'
BEIJING — The European Union's top commerce official said Thursday that the bloc's trade deficit with China was "unsustainable", as he kicked off two days of talks in Beijing aimed at averting a trade war."Day one in China, with one goal: begin rebalancing our... unsustainable trade deficit," Maros»»»