The Central Election Commission's (CEC) decision that there was no violation of election rules and its refusal to rule on the merits of more than 105 complaints regarding the use of the Government Information Service and the official channels of the Council of Ministers to support the candidacy of »»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) found no administrative violation of the Election Code in Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statement that he made on Monday. The CEC dismissed the complaint with 8 votes in favour and 7 against. The Gurov-Kandev nomination committee referred a case of electioneerin»»»

Sophie Wilmes, the Vice-President of the European Parliament, highlighted the significance of the changes under way in Hungary since the election, at a press conference in Budapest on Wednesday. Wilmes is leading a delegation from the EP’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIB»»»

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday slammed a “shameful” decision by a judge dismissing accusations against a campaigner arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly seeking to organize violent protests. The man, 30-year-old Youssef Siher, was arrested on October 24 and accused »»»

WASHINGTON: Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic former President Barack ​Obama head to Ohio and Georgia on Wednesday, the sites of critical contests in the November 3 midterm election that will determine which party controls the US Congress for the next two years. The final week of the»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis on airports and other civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia raise the question of possible war crimes, the UN’s top human rights official told Arab News, as he also condemned the detention of dozens of UN staff in Yemen by the Iran-backed militia.»»»

KHERSON, Ukraine: A planned six-day ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump and tied to a humanitarian aid mission in a Russian-occupied town has brought rare quiet to the Ukrainian-held city of Kherson across the water. Four years ago, crowds filled the central square of this southern po»»»

France’s Senate has backed a sweeping “vandals pay” bill that could force people involved in violent gatherings to cover up to €10,000 ($11,100) in damage caused not only by them, but also by other members of the group. The vote follows weeks of nationwide protests which spiraled into looting, arso»»»

Influential US labour union co-founder, feminist, and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta died on Wednesday in Bakersfield, California, her family said. Credited with coining the enduring "Si, se puede!" rallying cry later adapted by former US president Barack Obama, Huerta continued her activism on r»»»

Damascus, Oct. 28 (SANA) Syrian Airlines will launch regular direct flights to Munich starting November 12, 2026, alongside its planned flights to Berlin, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport Omar Hosari , announced Wednesday. Expanding the National Carrier’s Prese»»»

URDA, Spain: At least 68 people died when a Spanish high-speed express slammed into a stationary train on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring mangled carriages for more bodies ​after Spain's second fatal rail crash this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said "all of»»»

By Staff, Agencies France’s Senate has approved a controversial “vandals pay” bill that could require people involved in violent gatherings to pay up to €10,000 ($11,100) in damages, including destruction caused by other members of the group. The vote comes amid weeks of nationwide unrest marked by»»»

The 18 crew members of the Liberian-flagged container ship CONTSHIP JET were rescued after three maritime drones struck the vessel in the Black Sea, while more than 20 containers containing hazardous materials drifted at sea, Bulgarian authorities and maritime news outlet Maritime.bg reported. The »»»

LONDON: For the Arab Americans of Michigan, whose backing was credited with having helped to return Donald Trump to the presidency, there was perhaps more than a little irony in the president’s health secretary choosing the state as the platform for his anti-Arab comments on Monday. Speaking at a c»»»

Selecting the model was a crucial step in translating the concept into a visual reality Edgar Allan Poe wrote about fear and mystery, but he also left behind an enduring mystery of his own: how did he die? On October 7, 1849, the American writer died at the age of 40 after being found in a severely»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Vitalii Kim, Minister for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. “If Europe will not support us, we also will fight because it's our motherland,” says Kim, insisting that Ukraine's determination to resist Russian aggression will endure regardless of the outcome of negoti»»»

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defense agency and a local hospital said Israeli strikes killed five people and wounded others in the Palestinian territory on Wednesday. “Three people were killed and several others wounded, some of them seriously” in a drone attack in Rafah in the south, according to Mahmo»»»

The presidential ticket of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev met with potential voters here on Wednesday. In her remarks, Iotova said that if elected president, she would never allow for Bulgarian armed forces to leave for Ukraine. In her address, Iotova emphasized geopolitical stability, foreign pol»»»

By Staff, Agencies Arab-led parties secured a combined 19 seats in the “Israeli” parliamentary election count, highlighting their strong showing with around 70% of votes counted. The Joint List secured 13 seats, while Ra’am won six. The results placed the Arab-led parties in a potentially influenti»»»

Sharjah, UAE: The Sharjah Government Media Bureau has announced the temporary closure of beaches in Sharjah City as a precautionary measure following an oil leak from a tanker that poses a risk of marine pollution. In a statement, the bureau said specialised teams and relevant authorities in the em»»»

In this context, ING is launching Next in Business, a platform designed for entrepreneurs who want to grow their visibility and their business. The platform brings together practical tools, resources, and learning opportunities, ranging from Visibility Check, a self-assessment tool for business vis»»»

The European Commission has approved Hungary’s EUR 5.4 billion defence investment plan under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, paving the way for the proposal to be considered by EU member states. Hungary to boost defence capabilities Thomas Regnier, a spokesperson f»»»

The ship that was hit by three drones was carrying 421 containers, 20 of which fell overboard and are drifting at sea, Bulgarian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov said on Wednesday evening. He clarified that the information had been provided by the crew of the corvette Reshitelni, which to»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that renewed military aggression instigated by “Israel” in the Persian Gulf region could have a “devastating impact” on global energy markets, raising concerns over international gas supplies and prices. In a post on X, Araghchi »»»

DOHA The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), represented by the Food Safety Department, has announced a precautionary recall by Arla Foods of three specific batches of the Arla Protein Pudding product traded in the local market and produced in Denmark, over the potential presence of glass fragments t»»»

WASHINGTON — The World Bank on Wednesday warned that global commodity prices were set to increase by 23 per cent by the end of 2026, with energy prices at four-year highs due to the war on Iran and food prices driven up by global conflicts and El Nino."Commodity markets are being hit by several maj»»»

FRANKFURT, Germany — German chemicals giant BASF raised its 2026 profit outlook for the second time this year on Wednesday after increasing prices to clients following the outbreak of the Iran war.The maker of products ranging from automotive paints to sunscreen ingredients now expects a core profi»»»

Israel faces weeks of political uncertainty, as the parliamentary elections did not result in a majority for either side. A unity government could break the deadlock, but at what cost to domestic politics and regional stability? After months of a fiercely contested race, Israelis are waking up to a»»»

The outbreak of fighting between rival forces in southern Ethiopia last week has led some 50,000 people to seek refuge in neighbouring Kenya, the United Nations said Wednesday, citing local authorities. Fighting in southern Ethiopia has caused some 50,000 to flee over the border to Kenya since clas»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday the Iran-backed Lebanese movement was not concerned with the results of Israel’s election, vowing to continue its “resistance” against the neighboring country no matter who wins. With 85 percent of ballots counted, the right-wing bloc of Prime Mini»»»

Young people and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) discussed European security at a meeting in Blagoevgrad on Wednesday organized by the European Commission's Representative Office in Bulgaria and the Europe Direct Blagoevgrad Centre. MEPs Andrey Novakov (GERB/European People's Party) and R»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly was set to hold an extraordinary sitting starting on Wednesday morning at the request of MPs from Democratic Bulgaria (DB) and Continue the Change (CC), but it failed to do so for a third time in a row due to a lack of quorum. The first item on the agenda was a hearing »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is working to implement the directive of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei to secure Iran’s conditions for ending the US-“Israeli”-imposed war and bringing an end to the “no war, no peace” situation.»»»

By Staff, Agencies A cruise ship marketed as offering “permanent homes at sea” has abruptly suspended operations, leaving around 200 residents stranded in Cambodia as its operator blamed soaring fuel costs linked to the US “Israeli” war on Iran. The 200-meter Odyssey, which can accommodate 650 pass»»»

Travellers could check in, collect boarding passes and have luggage picked up from home Dubai: Sharjah International Airport is planning to combine its home check-in service with its recently launched Al Diyafah service, allowing passengers to complete travel formalities, obtain boarding passes and»»»

US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering removing sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), according to a New York Times report cited by Polish media. The fund, headed by Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev, has reportedly requested relief as part of talks involving potent»»»

A weaker euro is creating a potential earnings tailwind for European exporters as companies report third quarter results. The currency has declined more than 5 percent against the dollar this year and about 2 percent over the past month. Dollar denominated revenue becomes more valuable when convert»»»

Fed kept rates unchanged between 3.75% to 4.00% a month after raising rates by 0.25% Dubai: The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, days ahead of crucial midterm elections, despite inflation surging in the world's largest economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Wednesday announced the precautionary recall of three batches of Arla Protein Pudding products from the local market over concerns that they may contain small glass fragments posing a risk to consumers' health. In a statement, the Ministry said t»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces are reportedly positioned about 27 km from Damascus, and analysts say they may not need to advance any farther to constrain Syria’s government. Their foothold in the south, reinforced by repeated incursions and the threat of airstrikes, already gives Israel leverage over its »»»

Hungary is planning stricter rules for electric scooters, including minimum age limits, compulsory helmets and driving licence requirements for more powerful models. Electric scooters will be regulated more strictly Prime Minister Péter Magyar outlined the proposals in a video posted on Facebook on»»»

PARIS: France will continue to push for a two-state solution regardless of the outcome of Israel’s election, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Wednesday. “Our course will not change,” whether the coalition led by outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins or the opposition bloc under Gadi»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261028 awards cash prizes to several participants Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, held on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261028, the winning numbers in the Days section were 31, 21, 9, 7, 2, and 28, while 4 was drawn as»»»

NAZARETH: The leader of a key Arab party said on Wednesday that he was willing to cooperate with an opposition-led Israeli government to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but was not open to joining such a coalition outright. “We do not see the possibility of being part of an Israeli govern»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls on Tuesday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed as Cairo intensified diplomatic contacts aimed at containing regional tensions and preventing further escalation. Abd»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold its seventh scheduled meeting of the year on Thursday to decide on its key policy interest rates, a major indicator of the direction of short-term interest rates on the Egyptian pound, amid strong expectations that rates wi»»»

Sofia Prison Governor Svetoslav Penov has submitted a negative opinion to the Sofia City Court in the proceedings concerning the early conditional release of Kristian Nikolov, who was convicted of causing the death of prominent journalist Milen Tsvetkov, the Ministry of Justice reported on Wednesda»»»

LIBREVILLE, Gabon: At least 72 Chadian soldiers wounded in clashes in a northwestern gold-mining province have been taken to hospital since fighting broke out two weeks ago, a military source told AFP Wednesday. The central African country’s military has been locked in running battles since October»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister said on Wednesday Tehran remained ​in close contact with intermediaries on discussing ideas for ensuring implementation of an Iranian proposal aimed at ending ‌the war ‌in ​the ‌Middle ⁠East. Foreign ​Minister Abbas ⁠Araqchi said Iran continued to give diplomacy a ch»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader Milos Vucevic condemned on Wednesday a storming of the offices of the Srbijavode water management public enterprise and called on the Student List to assume responsibility and call on its supporters to stop their violence against people in Serbia. "»»»