President Iliana Iotova will attend a ceremony at the National History Museum in Sofia on Monday evening, where the Bulgarian Medical Union will honour outstanding physicians for their achievements in 2026 as part of the observance of National Doctors' Day on October 19, the President’s Press Secre»»»

Amman: At 15 years old, Mahmoud Abou Nusair recalls the love he had for football, before Israeli fire in Gaza took his leg and his dreams away. He is one of more than 450 Palestinian amputees receiving care and prosthetic limbs at a centre in Amman and in Gaza, part of an initiative run by Jordan's»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning to the United States and the “Israeli” entity, stating that previous attempts to “finish the job” against the Islamic Republic only made Iran stronger and that any renewed aggression would be met with a resp»»»

By Staff, Agencies Saudi warplanes and missile forces have carried out 110 attacks on locations across Yemen within 24 hours, while a Saudi airstrike on a residential home in Saada Governorate reportedly left 33 people killed or injured, most of them women and children, according to Yemeni official»»»

Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has hinted at unfinished political ambitions while outlining plans to rebuild Fidesz after its election defeat. Viktor Orbán has discussed his political future and the challenges facing Fidesz following its defeat in Hungary’s April parliamentary election. Speakin»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that an oil tanker had stricken a mine while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported citing Iranian media. On February 28, the United States and Israel began launching strikes against targets in Iran, to which the Iranian s»»»

US President Donald Trump believes that Vladimir Zelensky does not want, and perhaps never wanted, an end to the conflict in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has announced that significant progress is being made toward a settlement in Ukraine, including in negotiations over prisoners, explaining tha»»»

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told The Wall Street Journal that Russia, the United States, and China acknowledged the hypothetical possibility of holding a trilateral meeting. "There is no clear understanding yet regarding the meeting itself or its potential agenda, although all three parties ack»»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] has warned that any miscalculation by its adversaries would prompt a devastating response, with regional energy infrastructure and investments belonging to the aggressors within the reach of Iran»»»

Dubai Police urge caution as accidents and delays hit key commuter routes Motorists faced slow-moving traffic on several major roads in Dubai and Sharjah on Monday morning, with congestion affecting the Dubai-Sharjah commute, industrial areas and key routes around Business Bay and Al Quoz. Live Goo»»»

Global agencies debate the strength of this year's El Nino phenomenon Britain's Met Office says this year's El Nino is "unprecedented." Japan's weather agency has called it the strongest ever observed. US forecasters say it still trails the biggest events in its record books. How can they all be ri»»»

Subscription dates, investor number requirements and payment steps explained Dubai: UAE residents looking to invest in DIP Holding’s initial public offering can apply through the public subscription category from October 27. The minimum application is Dh5,000, with subscriptions closing on November»»»

Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people hospitalised after a fire broke out during military training at a base in Alberta on Saturday, officials said.&nb»»»

AMMAN — The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) has invested $4 million in the first close of Anara Impact Capital, a venture capital fund that has raised $48 million to support early-stage, impact-driven businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).The strategic partnership aims »»»

An Airbus A320 operating flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted to Sofia on Sunday evening following a bomb threat. According to initial information, there were six crew members and 51 passengers on board, the Ministry of Transport and Communications' press centre said. While the aircraft»»»

Paris police clashed with protesters and looters on Sunday as France reeled from nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living a day earlier that saw nearly 2,400 people arrested. Local authorities said that some 550,000 people took part in protests across France on Saturday, while organisers c»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said that "nothing justifies" violence during an address to the nation on Sunday, a day after demonstrations drew hundreds of thousands of people to the streets to protest the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Police arrested more than 2,300 people o»»»

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's second-largest city Saint Petersburg killed at least one person and hospitalised another five on Sunday. The attack – which also sparked fires at an oil refinery and depot – comes as Kyiv accused Russia of violating Washington's "energy cea»»»

European Council president António Costa gets to work this week rewriting the EU’s seven-year budget, after the bloc’s leaders binned the long-term plan proposed by the Irish council presidency last week. The budget will be debated by MEPs at the plenary in Strasbourg on Wednesday (21 October), whe»»»

Iran's Hormuz proposal lingers as US issues global security alert Iran says its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains "on the table", but there is no confirmed agreement. Meanwhile, Washington has renewed a worldwide security warning for Americans, and regional air travel remains vulnerab»»»

US Embassy warns of potential missile threats, urges caution for Saudi travellers The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert warning American citizens of potential missile and drone attacks, airport closures and flight disruptions across the Kingdom. In an advisory dated October 18,»»»

Calm, autumn weather with peak temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius and plenty of sunshine is expected at the beginning of the week, followed by rain and showers in several areas mid-week. On Friday, the national holiday of 23 October, cloud cover will decrease and temperatures of 13–19 degrees a»»»

On Sunday, at the paid DPK camp, Viktor Orbán spoke with laughter about armed rebellion and the violent overthrow of the constitutional order. "This is one of the most serious criminal offences against the state," Prime Minister Péter Magyar commented on Facebook on the Fidesz chairman's Sunday rem»»»

Viktor Orbán, the president of Fidesz, accused the Tisza government of dismantling the results of the past 16 years of governance on Sunday in Lakitelek, at the first national camp of the digital civic circles (DPK), where he promised that Fidesz would be a reorganised, competitive party by the end»»»

Parents urged to support career exploration at Edufair Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: Choosing subjects, worrying about grades and working out how to pay for university are among the concerns weighing on students as they plan their futures, a career counsellor told students and parents at Edufair Abu Dhabi, »»»

Security officers among those detained after police respond to disturbance at luxury hotel Dubai: Kuwait's Criminal Investigation Department has arrested five fugitives within 24 hours of their escape during a police raid on a gathering at a five-star hotel in the Capital Governorate, bringing the »»»

Referendum raises fears of economic uncertainty and foreign interference Alberta decides Monday if it wants to pursue a binding referendum on leaving Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning a separatist win would bring dangerous uncertainty during a trade war with the United States. Polls i»»»

Subscriptions open October 27, with trading on Dubai Financial Market expected November 11 Dubai: Dubai Investments plans to sell a 20 per cent stake in DIP Holding through an initial public offering, giving investors the opportunity to buy shares in the company behind Dubai Investments Park’s grou»»»

Key Senate battles emerge in the South as Democrats push for majority Washington: With 16 days to go before the November 3 midterm elections, network polls released on the Sunday shows pointed to a difficult climate for President Donald Trump’s Republicans, with Democrats favoured for the House and»»»

CAIRO: Saudi Arabia has formally joined the Arab Union of Administrative Judiciary as its 16th member after signing an accession document at the Egyptian State Council headquarters in Cairo, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday. The accession document was signed by Board of Grievances Ch»»»

NCM forecasts showers until Thursday, with winds reach 50km/h Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience unsettled weather over the next five days, with chances of rain in several parts of the country, strong winds reaching 50km/h and blowing dust, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM»»»

From a desert airfield in 1955 to a modern international aviation hub in Abu Dhabi From a modest sand runway to Zayed International Airport, the capital’s aviation history reflects seven decades of transformation. Abu Dhabi’s aviation story dates to 1955, when a small airport with a sand runway and»»»

Etihad advises passengers to check flight status as cancellations continue Etihad Airways has extended the cancellation of flights between Abu Dhabi and three Saudi cities — Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh — through Saturday, October 24, due to regional disruption. The airline said all flights between Ab»»»

SAO PAULO: Firing off personal attacks, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro held their first debate Sunday, a week before a tight presidential election race. In a chaotic exchange, the two men called each other liars multiple times, accusing each oth»»»

NRIs need an NRI demat account and an NRE or NRO account. Bidding closes October 23, 2026 Dubai: In what is being touted as India’s largest IPO, Jio platforms will be opening for subscription on October 21. The issue is looking to raise up to ₹30,213 crore or close to $3.2 billion (Dh11.8 billion) »»»

YEREVAN: Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Armenia on Monday for critical negotiations as governments come under pressure to salvage a landmark nature pact whose goals are slipping out of reach. Most countries joined a historic call four years ago to halt and reverse the destruction of nature by »»»

Fatal tanker collision claims life of young Emirati university student A 20-year-old Emirati university student from Ras Al Khaimah died at the scene after a tanker carrying petroleum products struck the car she was travelling in on Al Dhaid Road on Friday. Her female colleague, who was driving, su»»»

Vilinus: Following a Sunday drone crash that damaged a car in northern Lithuania, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has called an emergency meeting of the National Security Commission to assess the incident, according to state broadcaster LRT. Media reports said the drone entered the country fro»»»

Customs seize 2.1 kg of suspected ganja at Ahmedabad airport, two arrested Ahmedabad: Customs officers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad have arrested two people after seizing 2.117 kg of suspected "ganja" (marijuana/cannabis) from a passenger arriving from »»»

IRGC threatens displacement of Israelis to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened devastating retaliation against Israel if Iranian energy infrastructure is attacked, warning that the occupied territories would be turned into “scorched land” and their»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a summit next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the four-year Ukraine conflict that would favor Moscow, the Wall Street Journal said. Citing a former Russian intelligence officer, the paper said on»»»

Shared stories and unhurried visits help nurture kindness and respect across generations In a world that is moving faster than ever, one of the most valuable lessons we can teach our children is to slow down, sit beside an elderly person, listen to their stories and appreciate the wisdom that comes»»»

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Hangzhou: The Council of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA) on Sunday approved Egypt as a partner state and Kazakhstan as an observer state at its fourth meeting in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, bringing the total number of member states, partner states and observer state»»»

Oil supertanker hit by mine on 'unauthorised' route, IRGC claims Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that another supertanker, carrying about two million barrels of crude, hit a mine. The Guards claimed the unnamed ship was sailing an "unauthorised" route with its tracking syst»»»

Iran's 7-day Hormuz reopening plan awaits US response Tehran: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that Tehran's proposed seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is "still on the table." Araghchi made the remarks in an interview with Iran's official news agency IRNA on the»»»

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Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “Over the past 24 hours, Saudi warplanes—specifically F-15s and Typhoons taking off from the Khamis Mushait and Taif airbases—launched 110 airstrikes and missile attacks targeting civilian sites in the capit»»»

Major General Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, has warned US and Israeli leaders that any new miscalculation would prompt a response different and more severe compared to previous rounds of war. Referring to previous wars, Abdollahi said the United States and Israel had entered eac»»»

Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in one of its largest aerial attacks of the war. The strikes came as tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepened, with US President Donald Trump criticizin»»»