The Sofia City Court on Thursday handed a Chinese national a three-year suspended prison sentence with a five-year probation period on charges related to espionage. The man was accused of attempting between July 2025 and June 18, 2026, in Sofia to collect information constituting a state secret wit»»»

Grand jury to review reopened Cornell fraternity rape case after new evidence emerges Nearly two years after a Cornell University student reported being sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in Ithaca, New York, her case is back before prosecutors. A civil lawsuit, police transcripts and private»»»

Dubai Ruler highlights their role in strengthening justice, integrity and the rule of law Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 15 new judicial inspectors in Dubai. The ceremony was att»»»

Prosecutors to examine circumstances, motives surrounding the incident Dubai: UAE judicial authorities have launched an investigation into an incident aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv that was diverted and landed safely in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursda»»»

News and comments on businessman Ilian Filipov’s murder, which occurred in the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, dominated the media on Thursday. ILIAN FILIPOV’s MURDER On Nova Television’s morning show, Bird.bg journalist Dimitar Stoyanov said the man detained in connection with the murder of b»»»

When a crisis hits, organizations tend to develop a gravitational field. Everything gets pulled upward. Information goes to senior management, decisions go to senior management, approvals go to senior management, people who normally make perfectly sensible decisions suddenly wait for permission fro»»»

Tokyo: Japan's Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, brought the curtain down on his pioneering career on Thursday, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Frances Tiafoe on home turf. The 36-year-old announced his retirement in May, having notched a string of professional accolades but falling just»»»

Oslo: Norwegian football superstar Erling Haaland is suing airline Norwegian Air Shuttle for unlawfully using his likeness, a lawsuit which the airline claims is incomprehensible and "regrettable", the two parties said Thursday. "The case concerns Norwegian's unlawful use of Haaland's distinctive s»»»

Governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike taken to hospital Nashville: Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala saw her bid for Asian Games gold end in Thursday's semi-finals after a stunning 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 loss to China's world number 85 Wang Xiyu. Top seed and world number 18 Eala, who skipped the prestigious China Open to play in Nagoya, was looking to »»»

Police suspect man’s wife shared location with gang; five arrested Dubai: A woman who checked into a lodge in Kerala with a male friend was allegedly abducted and raped by a gang posing as police officers, with investigators suspecting that the man’s wife may have hired the attackers after tracking»»»

InnVolve 2026 is an event developed by Innobyte, a Romanian company specializing in eCommerce services and solutions. Participants in the conversations included Sergiu Neguț – FintechOS, Dr. Carlos Davidovich – Neuromanagement Expert, Radu Georgescu – Gecad Ventures, Marius Ghenea – Catalyst Romani»»»

“The results need to be read in the economic context in which they were collected. Romania entered 2026 with the highest inflation rate in the European Union, and the effect shows directly in household budgets. The good news is that, in a difficult year, motivation has risen rather than fallen, and»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Doha Asian Games organisers "are ready" if the continent's premier sporting event is moved back a year to 2031 in a major shake-up to the calendar, a top official said Thursday. The Games, currently ongoing in Japan, are typically held every four years and on even years. Doha is the »»»

Modernization is a top priority for the Ministry of Defence and is related to both the fulfillment of Bulgaria's commitments under NATO and ensuring national security, said Deputy Minister of Defence Lyubomir Monov, who was in Stara Zagora on Thursday for the Armed Forces Capabilities Demonstration»»»

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that his department had cut 20 percent of US admirals, generals and officers who did not fit his vision. "Simple translation of that: no fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors – just tough, ready,»»»

Sudanese former President Omar al-Bashir, 80, has been transferred from the northern city of Merowe to a hospital in the capital Khartoum for continued treatment and tests after he developed symptoms of an “unknown” medical case. His lawyer, Mohamed El-Hassan El-Amin told Asharq Al-Awsat on Wednesd»»»

FZ1073 diverted to Tabuk after a cockpit incident; UAE, Saudi authorities investigating Dubai: A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after what the UAE aviation regulator described as a security incident on board, leaving members of the flight crew injur»»»

UAE and UNODC join forces to boost community safety and empower women globally Abu Dhabi: A new partnership has been sealed in Abu Dhabi, and its goal is to make communities safer, more aware and better protected. The General Women's Union (GWU) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNO»»»

A former employee of Bulgarian businessman Iliyan Filipov, who was shot dead in Plovdiv overnight, has been arrested in Sofia in connection with the killing, according to Bulgarian media reports. The suspect is a 51-year-old man identified by the initials S.M. He reportedly has a police record and »»»

Christian Tour has released a statement saying its holiday programmes and tour operator activities will continue following AnimaWings’ decision to seek judicial reorganisation, arguing that its charter operations rely on a diversified network of airline partners rather than a single carrier. AnimaW»»»

The investigation has begun in coordination with GCAA and the relevant authorities Abu Dhabi: Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, has ordered the formation of an investigation team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the incident inv»»»

The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) announced that a Letter of Intent on cooperation between the Ministries of National Defence of Romania and Poland under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) financial instrument was signed on Wednesday at the institution's headquarters.According to a release»»»

The Siegfried Muresan government did not pass the vote of confidence in Parliament on Wednesday. The proposed cabinet only received 182 „for” votes, 51 fewer than the 233 required to gain the Legislature’s trust. This is the second government rejected by Parliament in the last three months. Previou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation has been ranked 126th globally in the newly released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, making it the first and only Arab university among the top 150. The achievement reflects the university’s »»»

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) unanimously appointed judge Vanya Ancheva as acting President of the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) with 17 votes in favor. According to the Judiciary Act, the position may be held by a single person for a term of up to six months. The SJC Judges»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism has announced a packed programme bringing together live music, theatre and comedy, international exhibitions, major sporting competitions and family-friendly experiences throughout October. In a statement today, Qatar Tourism said Qatar Calendar offers a wide range of eve»»»

Mumbai-born pilot saves 174 lives despite severe injuries in cockpit struggle Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian pilot with flydubai is being hailed as a hero after a rare and frightening security scare in the skies. He was injured in a violent confrontation on the flight deck of a Wednesday flight from D»»»

Report reinforces the UAE’s position among the world’s most competitive urban destinations Competition among global cities to attract capital, companies and talent is no longer driven solely by the size of an economy or the strength of its infrastructure. Increasingly, it is about what a city offer»»»

Six out of nine of the most popular AI chatbots routinely exposed user input to third parties, new European research reveals. Multiple chatbots disclosed sensitive user data to advertising companies through trackers – a piece of code used to identify and target users on the web with customised adve»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour begins its 10th season today, with a packed opening round at the indoor arena of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation and high hopes for another competitive campaign. The opening round runs until October 3, marking a decade of »»»

Street choirs offer Russians solace amid anxiety and political repression When 20-year-old Muscovite Artyom Allabut stumbled on videos of Russian street choirs, he got goosebumps and decided to join one, finding a sense of togetherness and escapism. At a time when public gatherings in Russia are st»»»

Prosecutors expected to begin presenting bank records involving Duterte, husband MANILA: Following the resolution of the voting threshold at the Philippine Senate during the impeachment proceedings of Vice President Sara Duterte, the trial is now set to move deeper into the presentation of evidence»»»

Ecuador: Fishermen along Latin America's Pacific coast are reeling in half-empty nets as ocean warming aggravated by El Nino causes tuna, anchovies and other top catches to migrate to cooler waters. From Ecuador and Peru in South America, to Panama and Guatemala in Central America, some skippers ha»»»

The Operation Purifying Fire has reached the highest circles of the "Fidesz mafia" within a few months, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Wednesday on his Facebook page. In a video message, the prime minister said that the court had on Wednesday ordered the arrest of Miklós Seszták (KDNP), a»»»

The Federal Reserve's watchdog on Wednesday found no grounds for a criminal referral over a roughly $1 billion cost overrun on renovations to the central bank's Washington buildings, while faulting project oversight. The findings prompted President Donald Trump to renew his call for former Fed chie»»»

Court’s action means the Senate's Sept. 23 ruling remains in effect Manila: The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed three petitions challenging the Senate’s interpretation of the voting threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial, clearing the way for the procee»»»

Airports open, but flights, oil prices, security advisories can change with little notice As the US-Iran conflict enters its 215th day, UAE residents face continued disruption to aviation, rising fuel costs and heightened regional security risks. The Strait of Hormuz remains operational but heavily»»»

Jail term based on complaint filed by Ghalibaf in 2024 widens gaps within conservatives Hardline Iranian lawmaker Hamid Rasaei has become the first sitting MP to be imprisoned during his term, sparking a fierce backlash from ultraconservatives against Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and»»»

Behind every pour, baristas share craft, community and personal coffee rituals Abu Dhabi: We love coffee. We post it, rank it, queue for it and plan our mornings around it. But between the bean and the first sip stands a person, someone who chose coffee, chased it across borders, and still lights u»»»

Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri called on the United States to increase pressure on Israel to implement the agreements and halt operations in southern Lebanon. Lebanese authorities are also requesting continued support for the armed forces and say they inten»»»

Singapore: Singapore ranked fifth among 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2026 released Tuesday, marking the city-state's fourth consecutive year in the global top five. Singapore also retained its top ranking for innovation inputs, according to the World Intellectual Property Organizati»»»

Laws ban employers from using AI to predict worker's emotional state using biometric data SACRAMENTO, California: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday aimed at protecting workers from the threats of artificial intelligence, including potential job losses and workplace surveillance. Th»»»

Athens: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new package of measures aimed at easing the financial burden on households and businesses facing elevated energy costs. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Mitsotakis said the government would raise the diesel subsidy from 10 euro cents (11 U.»»»

A federal judge on Wednesday approved a settlement clearing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after 12 US states challenged the deal on antitrust grounds. The agreement includes safeguards for CNN’s editorial independence and requires the merged studio to release at least 30 films a ye»»»

CHICAGO: The US can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque — an outspoken advocate of Palestinian rights — on the grounds that he is a threat to national security, an immigration judge ruled Wednesday. Salah Sarsour was detained in Milwaukee in March by US Immigration and Customs Enforceme»»»

San Francisco, United States: Google on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public for now, releasing Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackers. “Safely releasing frontier capabilities at this leve»»»

Tech giants embrace voluntary safeguards amid fears of AI-powered cyberattacks Google on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public for now, releasing Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackers. "Sa»»»

QUANTICO, Virginia: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced some major changes to the US military on Wednesday in what he called his “State of the Force” address, including establishing a new drone command and cutting 20 percent of the nation’s generals and admirals. The Pentagon also will launch »»»

Cape Town: Sub-Saharan Africa continues to expand its global academic footprint, placing 69 institutions in the most recent world university standings, with South Africa's University of Cape Town climbing back into the top 150 to claim a share of the 147th spot. The Times Higher Education World Uni»»»