Khyber Line, Pakistan: Punching the air and roaring in unison, ecstatic crowds joined a growing demonstration on Wednesday in support of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, an opposition show of force that authorities had sought to avert. Supporters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (P»»»

Lima: Peru has repatriated 342 cultural assets recovered from six countries in Europe and the Americas to its national heritage, marking the largest number of cultural assets returned to the country so far this year. The assets were recovered from Germany, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, the US, and th»»»

Over the next three years, the €125 million investment will support the expansion and development of IKEA Romania’s business. Approximately €55 million will be allocated to expanding the network by opening 10 new customer meeting points in Bucharest and other cities where IKEA already operates, suc»»»

Bulgaria expects technical assistance from partner organizations to establish what happened when two merchant ships were struck by drones in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea and, if debris is recovered, determine its origin, Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev told »»»

The construction of Pantcho Wladigeroff Metro Station, which began in 2023, is 90% complete, and the station will be ready for operation in summer 2027, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said during an inspection of the construction site with Metropolitan Director Nikolay Naydenov and Sofia Deputy Mayor f»»»

The average taxable income of recent Bulgarian university graduates has increased to EUR 1,625, while unemployment remains just above 2% and the proportion of international students continues to grow, according to the 2026 edition of Bulgaria's University Ranking System. The findings were presented»»»

Doha, Qatar: A exciting mix of events are happening in and around Doha this weekend, from live music and cultural experiences to sporting events. For the first time in Qatar, large-scale trading card and collectibles event is happening this weekend at DECC. Or Catch different musical concerts by Ab»»»

New law covers permits, occupancy limits, approved locations and penalties Dubai's new shared housing law has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for landlords, operators and tenants, covering permits, who can rent out accommodation, occupancy standards, approved locations and penalties»»»

The Nerekhta-E is a robot of many talents. Its modular design lets it serve as a scout, a gun platform against ground and aerial threats, or a medevac vehicle for wounded troops. Key features:Arms: 12.7mm machine gun, plus a 30mm automatic grenade launcher or anti-tank guided missilesMax speed: 20 »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Annopolye in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Ukraine lost up to 535 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipme»»»

Woman’s plight galvanised social movement, prompted unions to announce a general strike Madrid: María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while hospitalise»»»

In addition to its headquarters, ProCredit Bank opened a 24/7 zone (self service area) on the ground floor of Building A, occupying approximately 175 m². This area further diversifies the services available within the project, creating additional convenience for both tenants and visitors. Over the »»»

LONDON: In the cat-and-mouse game of US naval blockades and oil sanctions, small, fleet-footed independent refineries in China may be gifting Washington the economic leverage over Tehran that it has been struggling to achieve. It is not that China’s so-called teapot refineries are taking sides. Rat»»»

The European Union is bracing for a confrontation with China as a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day heightens anxiety over potential job losses and pushes the bloc's political leaders to take a more aggressive approach toward its second-largest trading partner. The European Commission's top »»»

DOHA: Qatar's real estate trading volume exceeded QR508 million during the week of Sept 27 to Oct 1, according to the weekly bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice's Department of Real Estate Registration. The volume of real estate trading through registered sale contracts reached QR464,182,516»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE are set to account for most of the Gulf’s private-credit growth as economic diversification and infrastructure spending create demand for financing beyond banks, Moody’s Ratings said. The Gulf Cooperation Council private-credit market is currently worth about $6 bil»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar Correspondent: Israeli occupation army fire artillery shelling targeting the outskirts of the town of Al-Mansouri, south Lebanon 0»»»

The project will increase the share of renewable energy used in refinery operations and reduce the associated carbon emissions. Rompetrol Rafinare estimates an annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 6,024 tons of CO₂, contributing to national and European decarbonization targets. The total»»»

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In response to an inquiry from BTA, the Medical University of Plovdiv reported on Thursday that so far, there are no grounds for the dismissal of Prof. Mariela Geneva-Popova as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Geneva-Popova is one of six people charged in a health insurance fraud case that alleges »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Diplomats were instructed to shelter in place in their respective embassies in the Saudi capital on Thursday, diplomats told AFP, as residents said international schools were also taking precautions, with at least one facility sending children into a basement for safety. The m»»»

Several explosions echoed across the Saudi capital Riyadh on Thursday, AFP journalists heard, during the war between the kingdom and Houthi fighters in Yemen. The Iran-backed group has claimed repeated attacks targeting Riyadh airport in recent days along with salvos aimed at critical infrastructur»»»

Israeli artillery shelled overnight into Thursday Wadi Zebqine, al-Mansouri and Hadatha, while strikes targeted Baraashit, Kounine, Kfartebnit and al-Mansouri. Israeli forces also carried out on Wednesday night a massive detonation in Kounine. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said one of»»»

Dates, handicrafts, artworks produced at correctional centres go on display Dates grown at farms inside Abu Dhabi’s correctional and rehabilitation centres are being showcased at Global Food Week 2026, alongside handmade products and traditional crafts created by inmates. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Dep»»»

Omar Hamad Abdullah Bu Shehab to chair the board under Decree No. 32 of 2026 Dubai: In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Decree No. 32 of 2026 on the Board of Directors of the Mohammed Bin Ras»»»

Operation Galant Knight 3 expands drinking water supplies to displaced families The UAE has drilled 121 water wells and built six desalination plants to help provide clean water to Palestinians in Gaza, as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts under Operation Galant Knight 3. The projects aim to»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian conflict requires a comprehensive solution, fragmented agreements will not lead to peace, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. On Ukraine"We have repeatedly said that some fragmented solutions, fragmented agreements will not allow us to achieve a compre»»»

Universities would face steep new charges under plan that could affect Indian students The Trump administration has proposed charging US universities $70,000 for each international student seeking work authorisation under a popular employment programme, a move that could sharply reduce opportunitie»»»

TradeBulgariaCan Bulgaria be a safe gateway for Asian imports to the EU?Madelaine PittThe EU wants more trade via the "Middle Corridor," which could bring big benefits for Bulgaria. But Tuesday's drone attacks on commercial ships off the Bulgarian coast is a stark reminder of the security risks inv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Individuals with physical challenges can make valuable contributions to their country and community and should not allow their disabilities to limit their potential, a Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) employee has said. Speaking ahead of World Sight Day, observed annually on the second»»»

Holograma 3D, the Bucharest-based event technology company active since 2007, has announced its rebranding as Your Events Partner (YEP), marking a new stage in its development after nearly twenty years and more than 1,500 delivered projects across 15 countries. The move consolidates the company’s e»»»

The road reportedly collapsed suddenly, leaving the driver little time to react A section of Thiruvanmiyur Road near Tidel Park in Chennai suddenly collapsed on Thursday morning, sending a car plunging into a roughly 10-foot-deep sinkhole and causing major disruption to traffic. Visuals from the sc»»»

He went viral after a heated exchange with local officials on projects for tobacco farmers Dubai: A Philippine local politician has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a video showed him confronting local officials over allegedly unfinished projects intended for tobacco farmer»»»

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said Pan-European Corridor VIII is strategic for Bulgaria. She was speaking to reporters before the start of the International Ministerial Conference on Corridor VIII on Thursday. Petrova said it had been a priority for many years, but it had not always»»»

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said on Thursday that her vision was for all Western Balkan countries to eventually become part of the European Union. Speaking upon her arrival at the International Ministerial Conference on Corridor VIII in Sofia, Kos said the participants had gathe»»»

London, UK, Oct. 8 (SANA) Oil prices continued to rise at the close of trading on Wednesday amid mounting fears that prolonged tensions in the Middle East could disrupt supplies. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures rose 34 cents, or 0.35 percent, to settle at $97.34 a barrel, while U.S. West »»»

Mar Marine will construct breakwaters and a new 320-metre beach near Bay Villas by Q4 2027 Dubai: Nakheel has awarded Mar Marine & Building Contracting L.L.C. a contract for marine and beach works on Island B at Dubai Islands. The package upgrades about 3km of the island's western shoreline and add»»»

The 15th Consultative Meeting between the ministers of commerce and industry and the heads of federations and chambers of commerce and industry from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states was held in Manama, Bahrain, where participants discussed the importance of strengthening ties between the g»»»

Woman identified as Sheikha has a medical condition requiring attention, police say Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have appealed to the public for information that could help locate an Emirati woman who has been reported missing. The woman, identified as Sheikha, is a middle-aged UAE nationa»»»

Tunis, Oct. 8 (TAP)- The weather on Thurday is partly cloudy, growing densely cloudy during the afternoon in northwestern heights with localised rain.Rain is forecast to move to the east, sometimes heavy with localised hailstorms, the National...»»»

Schneider Electric has published new research finding that AI-enabled buildings can cut whole-building energy use by up to 22% against traditional controls. The research highlights annual utility savings as $13,600 to $49,300 per building at current commercial rates, helping organizations reduce op»»»

REACTIONS TO CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING ON BLACK SEA VESSEL ATTACKS Wednesday’s meeting of the Consultative Council for National Security, convened to discuss the current risks and threats to Bulgaria’s maritime security and critical Infrastructure in the context of the war in Ukraine after two m»»»

Fresh cuts hit customer service and selling partner services teams in the US, India and UK Dubai: Amazon confirmed on October 7 that it had cut a small number of jobs, mainly in its Stores unit, which oversees the main e-commerce website. The layoffs came during Prime Big Deal Days, which ran on Oc»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-long affirmed that his country looks forward to strengthening its economic and investment partnerships with Saudi Arabia, especially in advanced technology, semiconductors and artificial intelligence, noting Taiwan’s readiness to employ its technological »»»

From a Kids Passport to WhatsApp help, discover what's changing before October 14 Dubai: Global Village reopens for Season 31 next week. Along with its new roller coaster and shows, it's also adding smaller features that change how a visit works, from a passport for children to a WhatsApp chatbot. »»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova-Chamova told reporters on Thursday that the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Sofia, Eleonora Mitrofanova, will be summoned, if clear evidence emerges that Tuesday's attack on the two merchant ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Bla»»»

An Iowa city council meeting erupted into controversy after opening with a Satanic invocation that ended with the words “Hail Satan,” prompting a local pastor to demand that officials “reverse this curse.” Matt Dalbey, an Ottumwa resident and former city council member, delivered the invocation at »»»

Israel said the British consulate in Jerusalem ended its functions on Thursday but that seven diplomats would be allowed to remain in a limited capacity, with the UK saying it would continue to offer "vital services". The move comes after Israel ordered the closure of the consulate in September as »»»

Crude prices soared more than three percent Thursday after a report said the White House has asked the Pentagon to draw up options to hit sites in Iran ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Global benchmark Brent surged 3.6 percent to $103.80 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was up 3.4 perc»»»

The large temporary deployment site in Dergachi, near Kharkov, housed fighters from the 23rd Special Purpose Regiment of Ukraine’s National Guard who had been transferred there from Kiev, according to Russia’s security services. Russia’s Defense Ministry has repeatedly reported the deaths of foreig»»»