Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov, in his address to the personnel of the Varna Naval Base on the occasion of the 129th anniversary of its establishment, said that in the context of a changing security environment, the role of the base will continue to grow, the Defence Ministry said on its web»»»

Putin’s remarks comparing European plans to send troops to Ukraine after a settlement to an anecdote about logical loops is an apt characterization of the situation European countries have created for themselves – calling for peace while supporting measures that will prolong the conflict, CIPI Foun»»»

MOSCOW: A car bombing on Friday in Moscow injured an adviser to Ukraine’s former prime minister in the second such attack in as many days and part of a series linked to the conflict with Russia’s neighbor. The explosion struck a car driven by Sergei Zavorotnyi, who previously worked as an adviser t»»»

Exams will run from 25 November to 11 December for pupils in Grades 3 to 12. Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education has approved the timetable for first-term examinations for the 2026–2027 academic year, with pupils in Grades 3 to 12 required to attend school in person for exams running from 25 N»»»

LONDON: The world oil market will return to a surplus in the fourth quarter of this year, the International Energy Agency said on Friday, as Middle East exports recover faster than global oil demand despite continued attacks on shipping. The agency also gave more details of remaining volumes to com»»»

Further documents linked to Hungary’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs have emerged, shedding light on the relationship between Áron Orbán, the brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó. One email from 2023 shows Áron Orbán offering to cooperate with Szij»»»

MADRID: Spain’s two deadly train accidents this year have driven passengers away from the world’s second-largest high-speed rail network, a concern for a country heavily reliant on tourism and business travel, experts and business groups said. The October 28 collision, which killed 69 people, shut »»»

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Bank CEO outlines the bank’s plans to boost manufacturing, food security and innovation Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has surpassed Dh30 billion in cumulative financing approvals since 2021, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen the UAE’s industrial capabilities, support ec»»»

US denies Iran's Bahrain radar claim as Saudi intercepts drones and nuclear tensions rise Dubai: The US military has denied Iran's claim that it destroyed an American radar system in Bahrain, saying its forces intercepted two Iranian attack drones without injuries or damage. The latest confrontatio»»»

Officers from Bulgaria's Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) participated in an international operation that dismantled criminal infrastructure linked to three types of malware: Gootloader, CastleRAT and StealC, the directorate announced on Friday»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said their forces had targeted a US early warning radar system in Bahrain, with the US military saying it shot down two Iranian drones targeting the Gulf island on Friday. “A few hours ago, IRGC Aerospace Force fighters targeted and destroyed the US aggressors’ e»»»

RIYADH: The Arab Parliament has launched a comprehensive action plan to isolate the Iran-backed Houthi militia politically, financially and judicially, and classify them as a terrorist organization. In a statement posted on X on Friday it said: “The Arab Parliament has launched an expanded regional»»»

New York: The State of Qatar, the United Kingdom and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have called for the immediate and unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, warning that severe shortages of shelter and essential supplies are putting civilians at further risk as winter approac»»»

GENEVA: The ‌World Health Organization warned on Friday of surging respiratory illnesses in Gaza, with worse expected after heavy rains flooded tens of thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians. “The numbers already show the pressure. Acute respiratory infections are 33,000 cases higher tha»»»

New planetarium in Mysuru aims to inspire scientific curiosity and learning Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated India's first LED dome planetarium, COSMOS-Mysuru, at the University of Mysore campus in Karnataka, marking a significant milestone in the country's science and educ»»»

Police suspect speeding and loss of control led to collision near Kaziranga National Park At least 23 people, including three children, were killed when a passenger minibus collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in India’s northeastern state of Assam on Friday, police »»»

WeBecomeOne aims to give young Emirati artists international exposure, with Expo 2027 next Dubai: The UAE has launched a new international art initiative bringing Emirati artists together with Austrian creatives, with plans to showcase its first installation at Expo 2027 Belgrade. Sign up for our d»»»

CONAKRY: Ten people were killed in violent clashes with defense and security forces in a gold-producing region in northeastern Guinea, the country’s Ministry of Territorial Administration said in a statement. Guinea banned artisanal gold mining in Siguiri on November 2. Authorities said artisanal m»»»

Online sales jump 24.5%, while profit rises 5.7% despite inflation and supply pressures Dubai: Spinneys returned to revenue growth in the third quarter of 2026, with the UAE-listed supermarket operator reporting a 5.7 per cent increase in nine-month revenue to Dh2.74 billion, as more customers stay»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Friday he would never leave Serbia but stay and serve the country, and noted that he and his political comrades must fight for the country and for ideas. Vucic said this in an interview to the Swiss weekly Weltwoche. A»»»

Emergency plans include rescue teams, backup generators and alternative roads. Dubai: Six government entities have confirmed their readiness for Dubai's rainy season, with emergency plans covering flash floods, road closures, power outages and rescue operations, particularly in the mountainous Hatt»»»

Up to 1,000 cyclists will join four groups starting from Meydan Cycle Park at 6.30am. Dubai: Dubai Police will lead a 65km community cycling ride on Saturday, November 14, bringing together amateur and professional cyclists for a morning of fitness and teamwork. The second edition of Ride with Poli»»»

Podcast unites global experts, including ex-White House adviser Dr A. Thomas McLellan Dubai: The UAE's National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA) will launch a new podcast titled Al Hison during the World Police Summit 2026, bringing international experts and specialists together to discuss drug-re»»»

Strong winds hit Bulgaria on Thursday with the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology issuing red code warning for Vratsa and Mezdra Regions, orange warning for nine other and a yellow warning for 17 regions. A state of emergency has been declared in the city of Vratsa due to wind gusts ex»»»

Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been called to testify before Congress alongside US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over national security concerns sparked by an alleged affair between Huang and a suspected Chinese spy. Senator Tim Scott sent letters to both men on Thursday, seeking their test»»»

White paper benchmarks UAE against OECD, Ireland, Singapore as FDI shifts to skills and IP Dubai: The UAE attracted a record $48.3 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, up 6 per cent, and a fourth consecutive record. That now equals 3.1 per cent of global flows. But what is the country doin»»»

President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have reached a conclusion that they should soon place the issue of referring the Dahr al-Baidar case to the Judicial Council on the agenda of an upcoming cabinet session, MTV reported on Friday. A Hezbollah truck has been stopped at the Dahr al-B»»»

Bulgaria is seeing a positive start to early bookings on the German market, with leading tour operators saying the number of German tourists visiting the country could double within three years, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said after meetings with representatives of major German tourism organiza»»»

Heavy goods vehicles weighing more than 12 tonnes will face temporary traffic restrictions on the Hemus Motorway between the Sofia exit and the Botevgrad road junction on Friday, Sunday and Monday due to major repairs to the Topli Dol Tunnel, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said. On Friday, No»»»

Arab Finance: Oriental Weavers welcomed 40 partners and clients from 15 countries during its annual Egypt Market Week, held from November 1 to 5, offering an exclusive preview of its upcoming collections alongside factory tours and cultural experiences, as per an emailed press release. The five-day»»»

MANILA: Southeast Asian leaders are expected to discuss new measures to deal with the energy crunch triggered by the fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran during their upcoming annual summit, the Philippines said on Friday. As chair of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Philip»»»

Challenges ahead for Colette Kress as she leads Nvidia through uncertain times Dubai: Colette Kress, Nvidia's longtime chief financial officer, has stepped into the spotlight after being appointed interim chief executive following the sudden resignation of co-founder Jensen Huang. The 59-year-old e»»»

She tells how growing up in Dubai shaped her ambitions, decision to build a future in UAE Dubai: After spending three years working in Silicon Valley and pursuing advanced studies in robotics in the US, Shivani Sivakumar had the opportunity to continue building her career in one of the world’s lead»»»

DESC and ITU partner to prepare governments and communities for major digital disruptions Dubai: The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) has signed an agreement with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations agency for digital technologies, to strengthen global digital»»»

Global experts convene in Abu Dhabi to discuss military medicine advancements Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, on Friday visited the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine. The congress is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Defence t»»»

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said at Parliament's Question Time on Friday he would insist on setting a deadline for completion of the south-eastern bypass of Plovdiv at the end of 2027. "A second agreement is forthcoming, in which I will insist that the deadline be s»»»

Aldar HQ: A circular icon merging design, innovation, and sustainability Abu Dhabi: Some buildings announce themselves with height alone. Aldar Headquarters, on the Al Raha Beach development in Abu Dhabi, makes its case with a shape. Rising 121 metres across 23 storeys, this commercial building is »»»

Mothers of children with disabilities and personal assistants demanded that the government withdraw the proposed amendments to the Personal Assistance Act immediately and called on Prime Minister Rumen Radev to say whether he considers them Bulgaria’s oligarchs. “This is genocide. Let Rumen Radev c»»»

The debt of Toplofikatsiya Sofia (Sofia District Heating Company) to state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz is expected to exceed EUR 1 billion by the end of the winter season, Bulgargaz Chief Executive Georgi Tatarski told Parliament's Energy Committee on Friday. The company's outstanding debt for nat»»»

High airfares could become the new norm as airlines contend with soaring jet fuel prices and mounting operating costs, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' chief said Friday. Wong Hong, director-general of the association grouping 18 airlines in the region, said carriers were trying to contain»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have been asked to testify before the Senate Banking Committee in early December amid national security concerns surrounding an alleged Chinese espionage scandal and US chip exports to China. Senator Tim Scot»»»

BELGRADE - US Assistant State Secretary Brendan Hanrahan met with Student Movement and Student List representatives in Belgrade on Thursday to congratulate them on their electoral success and discuss the next steps. "We stand ready to work together on accomplishing joint priorities, to continue to »»»

Servier announces the appointment of Léa Rauch as General Manager of Servier Pharma Romania. In her new role, Léa Rauch will lead Servier Pharma Romania through the next stage of its development, building on more than three decades of commitment to Romanian patients and the healthcare community. He»»»

HEADLINES Bulgarian media on Friday focus on the aftermath of the deadly pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway, the debate over the 2027 state budget and proposed changes affecting personal assistants. Other prominent topics include healthcare, pensions, food prices, defence and the mounting financial di»»»

Strong winds have hit Bulgaria on Thursday with the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology issuing red code warning for Vratsa and Mezdra Regions, orange warning for nine other and a yellow warning for 17 regions. A total of 120 reports of fallen trees, 15 of fallen fence panels and three »»»

From gelato to salsa: How Abu Dhabi comes alive after dark Abu Dhabi:When the workday ends in Abu Dhabi, residents go looking for each other. Many people here came from somewhere else, and a growing number of weekly gatherings give them a place to start. There is gelato on a terrace at the port, Ar»»»

Vazrazhdane deputy floor leader Petar Petrov told journalists in Parliament that his party will appeal a refusal by the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office to initiate pre-trial proceedings regarding the allegations made by Prime Minister Rumen Radev on May 29 that “based on actual figures calculated by»»»

PepsiCo and Grimme announce a new collaboration to bring immersive Digital Twin and virtual reality (VR) training technology to potato growers and equipment operators around the world. Every harvest, millions of potatoes begin their journey underground only to lose their value before they even get »»»

Bulgaria has supported a declaration on key principles of European security, taking reservations only to its preamble over the wording on Ukraine, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters in Dublin. The Bulgarian position was reported earlier by the government press office. Radev said Bulgaria wan»»»