“Bulgaria must use all available means, above all diplomacy, to try to resolve the conflict in its territorial waters and exclusive economic zone. To this end, I have held talks with the defence ministers of Romania and Turkiye, and a trilateral meeting is expected to take place soon to coordinate »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Riyadh's Kingdom Centre skyscraper, one of the city's major landmarks, ordered its office tenants to work remotely "until further notice" on Sunday, after repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. "Kindly refrain from attending the offices during this period," the office manage»»»

Tehran: Iranian lawmakers on Sunday approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi as the country’s new defense minister, replacing his predecessor who was killed on the first day of the war with the United States. “Members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly today gave vote of confidence to Mehrdad Akhlaghi, the nomi»»»

Tunis, Oct. 18 (TAP) - The weather on Sunday is partly cloudy aross the country, according to theNational Institute of Meterology, growing densely cloudy in the afternoon in northwestern and central western highlands with temporarily stormy...»»»

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Bordeaux: A fire that devastated the town hall in the French city of Limoges during a day of violent nationwide protests has been contained, the prefect said Sunday. "A wild horde" had "deliberately" set fire to the 143-year-old building, whose roof largely collapsed during Saturday's protests, Mau»»»

Saudi Arabia said that it had intercepted a fresh wave of incoming drones, as its ally Egypt weighed sending the kingdom help in defending against repeated attacks from Yemen's Houthis. Riyadh leads a military coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government in its war with the Ho»»»

International private health insurance can be reassuring until you actually need to use it outside your home country. For foreigners living in Budapest, business travelers, and tourists, one of the first practical questions when arranging private medical care is: Will I have to pay the bill myself?»»»

Schools in Mecca, Eastern Province, Tabuk and Najran will test scheduled online classes Dubai: Saudi Arabia is preparing to introduce up to 10 days of remote learning during the school year in four education regions, as part of efforts to integrate online education into the regular school system ra»»»

A toilet visit before landing sparked a brawl that ended with police boarding it in Ibiza Dubai: A Ryanair flight from London to Ibiza was disrupted by a violent confrontation between passengers after a man reportedly ignored the illuminated seatbelt sign to use the toilet as the aircraft prepared »»»

MOSCOW: Alexander Beglov, the governor of Russia’s St. Petersburg, said on Sunday that one person was killed and five others were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack targeting the city. He added that fires broke out at the St. Petersburg oil terminal, an oil depot, and industrial warehouses. Russia»»»

Four-day event will explore AI, smart cities, sustainability and crisis readiness Dubai: How can ambitious ideas be turned into successful projects that improve people’s lives? This will be a key focus of the 12th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF), scheduled to take place from Ja»»»

Travel warnings issued amid UAE-Saudi flight cancellations and delays UAE travellers face another unsettled day of air travel on Sunday, October 18, as cancellations and schedule changes affect flights between the Emirates and Saudi Arabia, alongside delays on other international routes. Emirates, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Museum of Islamic Art’s (MIA) exhibition, ‘Heritage in Motion: Uzbekistan’, explores cultural heritage as a living legacy that continues to shape the present, challenging the idea of history as something static, preserved in the past. Through different aspects of Uzbekistan’s cultu»»»

The product designed by the Moscow-based Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems team is vegetable-and-fruit puree with tryptophan and antioxidants that may help prevent depression. Key features:The product uses a carrot, apple and banana base that preserves tryptophan activity even after»»»

Arab Hope Makers seeks unsung heroes whose unpaid work improves lives across communities Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the seventh edition of Arab Hope Makers, a humanitarian initiative offeri»»»

Tokyo: Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars's moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth, in what aims to be the first round trip to the Martian region. The unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) probe, a collaboration with US »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Lionel Messi scored twice in the space of four minutes to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory at Atlanta United on Saturday as the Herons' MLS title defense continued to gain steam with the playoffs approaching. The 39-year-old superstar tops the Major League Soccer scorin»»»

BEIRUT: The Lebanese Army deployed extensively across Beirut’s southern suburbs on Saturday morning, patrolling streets following protests by Hezbollah supporters that saw dozens of motorcyclists descend on the capital, gathering along a major thoroughfare and chanting slogans in support of the gro»»»

PARIS: Police in Paris said Sunday they had detained 855 people over protest violence in the capital as nationwide demonstrations swept France the day before. Police said the number detained over Saturday’s protests was a “record figure,” while Deputy Mayor Lamia El Aaraje said Paris had been hit b»»»

CHICAGO: Attorneys for Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar have accused federal authorities of violating restrictions imposed by a judge during a search of her Washington, D.C. home and demanded the immediate return of property seized by investigators. In a letter to the US Department of Justice obtained by »»»

Veneration of saints allows us to share in their grace and calls us to unity, Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil told reporters on Sunday. Patriarch Daniil, together with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, will participate in prayer during a solemn hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Toxic haze from wildfires burning in Indonesia has spiked a demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across the region, manufacturers say, as they work the clock on equipment providing life-saving clean air. The months-long haze has blanketed parts of Southeast Asia, forcing school c»»»

Yemeni official Afrah Al-Zouba has rejected Iranian proposals to mediate the crisis in Yemen, arguing that Iran cannot act as a mediator in a conflict in which the Yemeni government accuses it of being a participant, specifically by providing military and political support to the Houthi group. In a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar have qualified for the 2026 Tent Pegging World Cup in Jordan after finishing first in the qualifying play-off tournament hosted by Oman over three days. Qatar topped the standings with 414.50 points, finishing 1.50 points ahead of runners-up Iraq, while Kuwait placed third. Nasse»»»

Montreal, Canada: A "serious incident" at a military base in western Canada killed and injured multiple people and sparked a huge blaze on Saturday, the government said. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on X that "a serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at Canadian Forces B»»»

RIYADH: Gulf foreign ministers will meet in Manama on Sunday to discuss regional and international developments, and ways to strengthen political coordination and joint action, as a new round of the Gulf-Russian Strategic Dialogue takes place as part of efforts by both sides to expand cooperation a»»»

While Ukraine frets over Starlink’s slowdown, Zelensky’s tech advisor is sounding the alarm about Russia’s answer to Elon Musk’s constellation. At scale, Russia’s Rassvet satellite constellation will “be a big catastrophe,” according to Serhiy Beskrestnov.“For me, this is danger No. 1 among the tec»»»

Syria is discussing with Saudi Arabia the financing of projects worth approximately $1.5 billion in the coming months, while preparing to sign the first package worth $406 million in a few days. This coincides with Damascus' moves to resume funding from international institutions and attract invest»»»

Educators urge universities to prepare students for cross-disciplinary careers Abu Dhabi: Human skills such as communication, judgment and collaboration will become more important as artificial intelligence changes the workplace, educators and experts said during the panel discussion at the Edufair»»»

Doha, Qatar: Consultant Orthodontist at British International Dental Centre Dr. Yaser Hamdoun, has received multiple prestigious recognitions from Invisalign, reinforcing his position as one of Qatar’s leading providers of clear aligner treatment. Dr. Yaser was recognised as Leading Invisalign Prov»»»

Doha, Qatar: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s 4th largest jewellery retailer with an extensive global network of over 450 showrooms, has further strengthened its presence in Qatar with the launch of its 13th showroom at Safari Mall, Abu Hamour, and the unveiling of its renovated showroom at Al »»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt opened their campaign in the U17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at Hamad Al Kabeer Stadium yesterday. After a goalless first half, Mohamed Gamal broke the deadlock in the 54th minute before substitute Ziad Saudi doubled Egypt’s lead in the 80th minute. A»»»

IATA data shows jet fuel at $190.18 a barrel with Europe highest and Middle East cheapest Dubai: Global jet fuel prices have surged more than 111 per cent over the past year, climbing above $190 a barrel and intensifying pressure on airlines as they grapple with rising operating costs and the prosp»»»

MONTREAL: A “serious incident” at a military base in western Canada killed and injured multiple people and sparked a huge blaze on Saturday, the government said. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on X that “a serious incident creating a major fire” had occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wain»»»

Toronto-Abu Dhabi flight diverted to Amman due to medical emergency An Etihad Airways flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi diverted to Jordan on October 17 after a passenger on board required immediate medical treatment, the airline said. According to Etihad Airways, flight EY022 from Toronto Pearson I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday opened the second edition of the MENA Microbiome Conference 2026 in Doha, bringing together leading researchers, physicians, scientists, industry experts, partners, and sponsors to explore the latest advances in microbiome science»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Press Center (QPC) has discussed the role of media in safeguarding national security, highlighting the importance of accurate reporting, responsible communication and coordination between media institutions and relevant authorities amid rapid digital transformation and growing in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, has named Abdulrahman Al-Hababi, Class of 2014, ‘Alumnus of the Year for 2026’. Al-Hababi is the 11th alumnus to be recognised with the award. He joins previous winners Muna Al-Mohannadi ’10, Yousef Al-Jaber ’07, Mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) participated in the 11th Singapore International Cyber Week, held from October 12 to 15, 2026. The NCSA delegation was headed by Director-General of the Agency, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Mutawa Al Hammadi, who took part in a high level panel discussion»»»

Doha: The Qatar Amateur Radio Society, in collaboration with the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association, participated yesterday in the JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree on the Air - Jamboree on the Internet) event. The annual global gathering brings together scouts and guides from around the world, enabling them to»»»

Paris: The Louvre is gradually plugging the security gaps exposed by the spectacular burglary of October 19 last year, but its reputation has taken a battering and its creaking infrastructure is a growing source of concern. The beloved Parisian museum, the most visited in the world, has spent a yea»»»

ROME: An Italian court is to rule on the country’s first climate lawsuit against the state, with claimants hoping Rome will be ordered to slash greenhouse-gas emissions sharply. The case, known as “Giudizio Universale” (Last Judgment), was launched in June 2021 by environmental group A Sud and more»»»

Prosecutors from across the country held a General Assembly on Saturday to elect representatives to the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors’ professional quota. During the assembly, the chairperson and members of the election commission were elected, polling stations were design»»»

Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 30th Assembly of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO A 30), held at the International Maritime Organization headquarters in London, from the 12th to the 16th of October. The IMSO A 30 examined several important m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is promoting digital safety and parental responsibility through a series of awareness-focused Friday sermons as part of the national “Digitally Aware Family” campaign, aimed at protecting children from online risks and encouraging responsible u»»»

Montevideo: Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC) H E Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uruguay H E Mario Lubetkin, in the capital, Montevideo. Dr. Al Marri also met with Mayor of Montevideo Mario B»»»

London: Erling Haaland starred with a double as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2, while Liverpool came from behind to seal a 2-1 win at Brentford yesterday. City are in turmoil off the pitch after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.»»»

Doha, Qatar: For 10-year-old Jassim Mohammed Al Mosallam, a student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), it all started with a story he wrote titled Bisht Al Taer. The story inspired him to become a real-life hero and make a difference in »»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been selected for the inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance, a global learning network incubated by Duke University in the United states of America. UDST is the only institution from Qatar, and the »»»