ROME: Italy will approve new security measures on Tuesday targeting minors, politicians said, after days of unrest that have seen demonstrators clash with police, loot shops and vandalize property. Under the crackdown, law enforcers will be allowed to detain people under the age of 18 at police sta»»»

VIENNA The State of Qatar affirmed that addressing transactional organised crime requires strengthening international cooperation, upholding multilateralism, and effectively implementing relevant international agreements, given the growing complexity of those crimes and their entanglement with corr»»»

Hungary’s government plans to cut state spending by HUF 1,465 billion (EUR 4 billion) in 2027 by eliminating wasteful expenditure, reforming public spending and reviewing contracts. Huge cuts in spending from the government Hungary’s Finance Minister András Kármán says the measures will help reduce»»»

LONDON: Fragmented payment systems and divergent regulations are preventing the UK and GCC from unlocking the full potential of cross-border trade, business leaders said at the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue. Calling for closer cooperation between regulators to develop common standards and make payments»»»

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Elon Musk has quietly forked out more than $400 million to Republican organizations since July, making him the largest known donor of the 2026 midterm elections. But can money alone buy the midterms? The windfall represents a change in tune from May 2025, when Musk, in the middle of a political feu»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Air Force is requesting $806.1 million in research and development funding for fiscal year 2027 to carry out prototype flight testing for its new Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) ahead of formal production, according to a Sputnik correspondent's analysis of the US A»»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev told reporters on Tuesday that it will be proposed to make Sofia's low-emission zone operational all year round, although the introduction of the measure depends on the support of the Sofia City Council and the preparation of accompanying measures for residents. He was sp»»»

EXPLAINERSC affirms penalties for Palawan officials in Malampaya Fund irregularities MANILA: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Office of the Ombudsman can independently investigate alleged wrongdoing by government officials even while the Commission on Audit (COA) is examining the same transacti»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Norway for talks with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Tuesday, as Washington seeks to coordinate a proposal that could pave the way for renewed negotiations with Russia, local media reported Monday. The discussions, schedule»»»

Oslo: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will take part in talks in Oslo Tuesday with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of Norway and Finland, Norway’s government said. “Ukraine has requested that US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner join the meetings. I am pl»»»

The Environmental Fund Administration (AFM) approved 1,419 eco-vouchers worth a total of 16.297 million lei on Monday for individuals registered under the 2026 Rabla Auto (car scrappage) ...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has highlighted Al-Fawa’id al-Jisam ‘ala Qawa’id Ibn ‘Abd al-Salam, a scholarly work bringing together the legal insights and commentaries of two prominent Islamic scholars, Sultan of Scholars Imam Izz al-Din ibn Abd al-Salam and Siraj al-Din a»»»

Flagship FII conference was scheduled for October 26–29 in Riyadh Dubai: Saudi Arabia has postponed its flagship Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29, until 2027, organisers confirmed on Monday, as escalating regional attacks disrupt»»»

France protests fuel Trump's anti-immigration rhetoric ahead of elections US President Donald Trump used the protests roiling France to score some quick political points Monday, as the upcoming midterm elections force his Republican party to face strong headwinds. While speaking with reporters Trum»»»

New York: The State of Qatar underscored the necessity of concerted international action to achieve the ultimate goal of the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The affirmation came in a statement delivered by member of Qatar's delegation participating in the 81st session of the First Committe»»»

Tunis, Oct. 19 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Slah Zouari discussed on Monday with a delegation from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) prospects for cooperation...»»»

AMMAN — Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) President Ayman Alawneh, and UAE Ambassador to Jordan Sultan Al Shamsi discussed ways to enhance bilateral economic and investment relations and expand cooperation between business communities.The talks focused on investment opportunities in priority »»»

A ceremony presenting the Doctor of the Year Award and marking the 125th anniversary of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) was held here on Monday. The award went to Prof. Kaloyan Davidoff MD. Attending the ceremony were President Iliana Iotova, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab»»»

Doha: In a move that reflects the strength and solidity of the historical ties and the close, growing strategic partnership between the two friendly nations, HE President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron will arrive for an official visit to the State of Qatar, as announced in a statement by t»»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence after looting affected thousands of businesses over the weekend. The unrest linked to a student protest movement comes months before Fra»»»

The state of foster care in Silistra Region, the difficulties faced by foster parents, and the need for more public awareness about this form of care for children at risk were the focus of a "Foster Me" discussion at the BTA National Press Club in Silistra on Monday. The forum was part of the natio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank participated in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held from 12 to 18 October 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Convened by the Boards of Governors of the IMF and the World Bank Group (WBG), the Annual Meetings bring together central bankers, fi»»»

Transforming cultural heritage into tourism opportunities, preserving identity and shaping sustainable cities were among the topics discussed at Monday's international forum on "Azerbaijan - Bulgaria: Urban Planning, Architecture, Tourism, Heritage, Innovation and Cities of the Future", part of the»»»

CAIRO: Israel said on ‌Monday it would resume allowing commercial goods shipments into Gaza after a days-long halt over a tax dispute involving Hamas and merchants, restoring a key route for food and other essentials to the aid-dependent enclave. COGAT, the Israeli military agency overseeing humani»»»

As part of the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, held on October 19 and 20 in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, and the city of Esztergom, an exhibition marking Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day opened at the Istvan Barankovics office building for members of the Hungarian Parliament on Monday.»»»

Metropolitan Anthony of Western and Central Europe called for unity, mutual support and peace among nations during a prayer service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert in Esztergom on Monday. The service, which he led together with Father Csaba, episcopal delegate for »»»

An exhibition dedicated to Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day opened at the Barankovics Istvan office building in Budapest on Monday as part of the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). At the official opening, Hungary's Deputy Commissioner for Fundame»»»

Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to "every kid in America" next year. The offer arrived a day after artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced in a social media post that it will commit 5% of its shares to a new "public benefit" fund. In a response to tha»»»

The Bulgarian community in Hungary enriches the country's cultural life and serves as an important bridge between the two nations, Andre Paloc, Chair of the Hungarian Parliament's Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Group, said Monday. He was speaking at the opening of an exhibition marking Bulgarian-Hu»»»

The Bulgarian community in Hungary serves as a bridge between the two nations, Szimeon Varga, parliamentary advocate for the Bulgarian national community in Hungary, said on Monday. He was speaking at the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the friendship between the two peoples at the Istvan Bar»»»

Elon Musk unveils $10.66 billion pledge for US kids with SpaceX shares Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to “every kid in America” next year. The offer arrived a day after artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced in a social media post that it will commi»»»

Bangkok, Oct. 19 (SANA) The global economy has proved more resilient than expected, but conflicts, trade tensions and financial vulnerabilities continue to threaten growth, the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) said after its 54th meeting. The committee warned that supply chain »»»

China said Monday its economy grew 4.5% in the July-September quarter from a year ago fueled by robust exports, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target for the year as trading partners seek to balance their trade deficits with the country. Economic growth accelerated from the 4.3»»»

RIYADH: Indonesia has become the first foreign country to own property in Thakher Makkah, after the state’s wealth fund Danantara received ownership certificates for a SR2 billion ($531.4 million) acquisition. According to a press release, Thakher Development, the master developer of Thakher Makkah»»»

Bulgaria will seek to keep its budget deficit within the 3% limit, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said on BNT, adding that the final budget figures would depend on parliamentary discussions and subsequent revisions. Hristov also discussed plans to raise pensions by 8%, public sector salaries by »»»

“The technical pattern resembles that of last year, when the October correction was followed by a rally following the earnings reports. The macroeconomic context is different, however, because the war in the Middle East has brought inflation back to the fore, and the Fed raised interest rates in Se»»»

The Bulgarian community in Hungary plays an important role in strengthening relations between the two countries and can serve as a means of deepening dialogue and exchanges between them, Hungarian Social Relations and Culture Minister Zoltan Tarr told journalists on Monday during the 21st World Mee»»»

POLITICS Trud features an interview with political scientist Stoycho Stoychev, who predicts that incumbent President Iliana Iotova has an 80% chance of winning a run-off against Andrey Gurov, with a second round almost certain. Stoychev says Gurov and his running mate, Georgi Kandev, have already m»»»

Hungarian Minister of Social Relations and Culture Zoltan Tarr was gifted a commemorative tablet depicting St John of Rila. The tablet was presented by Simeon Varga, an advocate for the Bulgarian national community in the Hungarian Parliament, during the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organ»»»

RIYADH: Syria and the World Bank Group have agreed to establish a multi-donor trust fund to support the country’s economic recovery and reconstruction, attract investment and encourage private-sector financing to advance sustainable development. The Syria Recovery and Reconstruction Trust Fund, kno»»»

Beijing, Oct. 19 (SANA) China’s economy grew 4.6% year on year in the first nine months of 2026, with growth accelerating in the third quarter as strong exports and industrial production helped offset persistent weakness in domestic demand and the property sector, according to official data. Gross »»»

Visitors and staff at the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) were evacuated from the building on Monday, a BTA reporter saw. The Sofia Directorate of the Interior (SDVR) told BTA that it was following procedure in response to a report of an explosive device at the Health Insurance Fund. The Inte»»»

From visiting hub to operational base, Abu Dhabi's evolving business landscape Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is evolving into a globally significant, institution-led business hub, but sustaining that growth will require firms to invest in permanent local capabilities, not simply establishing a presence or b»»»

InterCapital ETF, part of InterCapital Group, has listed its fifth exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), giving Romanian investors access to 30 of Poland’s largest and most liquid listed companies. The InterCapital POLAND WIG30TR UCITS ETF began trading on October 12 und»»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Romania’s economy will contract by 0.5% in 2026, after previously anticipating a growth of 0.7% in the spring. The institution has also worsened its forecasts for inflation and unemployment, and the economic recovery in ...»»»

Vice President: Shared history, security and ambitions must prevail over divisive agendas Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called for greater unity and cooperation among GCC nations, warning that divisive»»»

Meeting with participants in the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media in Budapest on Monday, Marton Hajdu, Chair of the Foreign Policy Committee of the Hungarian Parliament, said that the peoples of Bulgaria and Hungary were celebrating their friendship, noting that they had coexisted for more tha»»»

The 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), will open in Budapest on Monday. This year’s meeting is mottoed "Media and Leaders". The forum, which will take place in the Hungarian cities of Budapest and Esztergom, is expected to bring together participant»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is well positioned to advance regional and international cooperation on population and sustainable development, with its experience in integrating demographic projections into national economic planning and its active role in regional initiatives, according to the Representative »»»