The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee and the Bulgarian Lawyers for Human Rights (BLHR) foundation Tuesday called on the prosecution service to investigate whether the recent drone strikes on merchant ships in the Black Sea constitute war crimes. According to the two organizations, the Bulgarian authori»»»

The National Council of the Bulgarian Association of Health Care Professionals (BAPZG) has authorized the organization's chair, Diana Georgieva, to appeal the 2026-2028 National Framework Agreement for Medical Activities for being left out of the negotiations leading up to it, the association, whic»»»

SAINT-DENIS, France: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined protesters outside a high school in a working-class suburb of Paris on Tuesday as French pupils took to the streets for another day of demonstrations over poor learning conditions. Now in its fourth week, the nationwide protest movement ov»»»

Major investments cover real estate, aviation, transport, utilities, public infrastructure Dubai: Dubai has more than Dh2 trillion worth of projects under way and is preparing for a new phase of growth, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE»»»

The meeting highlighted the UAE’s growing position as a global financial hub Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Bernard Mensah, »»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Tuesday at the Grand Serail with Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal and discussed with him the security situation in the country, particularly in the South. Salam followed up on the deployment of the Lebanese Army and its duties in extending state authority over a»»»

As of October 13, 2026, large and significant reservoirs were 64.81% full (4,236.1 million cubic metres). Their total storage volume is more than 12% higher than it was in mid-October 2025. This fill rate is the highest in the last eight years for the same calendar period, the Ministry of Environme»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov has sent a letter to the Prosecutors' Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), calling on it to offer the SJC Plenum with a genuine choice between candidates who have clearly stated positions and a vision for the prosecution service for the next six-month per»»»

BANGKA, Indonesia: A forest fire on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has razed nearly 300 homes, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate, an official said Tuesday, as the country battles devastating blazes and haze. Residents first spotted the fire approaching their village in the Bangka Belitung province»»»

RIYADH: The UAE and Malaysia condemned recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a missile strike on Riyadh’s airport, in separate calls with Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The calls came amid a series of attacks on the Kingdom’s airports, inc»»»

JEDDAH: A survivor of the attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has described the moment a missile struck the terminal as he was helping his disabled brother prepare to board a flight to perform Umrah. Nasser Al-Rwaily said he was pushing his brother in a wheelchair near gate four wh»»»

Dubai Ruler celebrates leadership excellence at forum with 1,000 attendees Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, for more than three deca»»»

On Sheikh Zayed Road, traffic is starting to slow in both directions near Al Quoz Dubai Motorists in Dubai are facing heavy traffic on several major roads, with crash markers appearing on Google Maps amid slow-moving traffic across parts of the city. On Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), a cras»»»

The 12-day literary festival runs from Nov. 4–15 with the theme Made of Stories Sharjah Book Fair 2026 announced: 1,500 events, 124 countries The 12-day literary festival runs from Nov. 4–15 with the theme Made of Stories Sharjah: From meeting internationally acclaimed authors and exploring thousan»»»

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Palestinian writer and poet Mahmoud Al-Shaer, “Am I real, or just a number in this war?” In I Am Still Alive: Dispatches from Gaza, Palestinian writer Mahmoud Al-Shaer explores how war transforms memory, childhood and the meaning of existence. Recounting his family'»»»

Two American economists, Robert E. Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University, have won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on economic stabilisation. Their research helps policymakers and central banks better understand economic fluctuations, m»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s economy is expected to grow by 3.1 per cent in 2027, accelerating from a projected 2.7% this year, as the country navigates regional instability and disruptions to global energy and trade markets, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).In its World Economic Outlook repo»»»

BANGKOK — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday forecast global growth in 2026 would slow less than previously expected because of advanced economies' "resilience" in the face of war-fuelled energy prices, but warned low-income countries remained vulnerable to the supply shock.In its World Eco»»»

AMMAN — The value of transactions processed through Jordan’s CliQ instant payment system rose by 58 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, reaching JD18.99 billion, compared with the same period in 2025.The number of transactions increased by 31 per cent year-on-year to 185.49 million between J»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index advanced on Tuesday, gaining 34.18 points, or 0.33 percent, to close at 10,318.14. Trading activity totaled more than 163 million shares over SR3.28 billion ($875 million), with 104 companies advancing and 146 declining. The parallel market Nomu moved »»»

Hybrid work turned a simple question into a hard one. A company sets three office days a week, a sales rep spends the afternoon with clients, a technician moves between jobs. The hours get logged, but where they were worked is usually answered from memory. In September 2026, WebWork Time Tracker ad»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has conducted a series of simulation exercises and practical tests to assess its crisis management plans. The exercises coincided with the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed annually on October 13, and form »»»

Parliamentary groups on Tuesday called for stronger security measures and criticized the authorities' response to new drone attacks on merchant vessels off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, with some demanding an emergency parliamentary sitting and others urging action through NATO. The ruling Progressiv»»»

RIYADH: The Misk Foundation has canceled the 2026 edition of the Misk Global Forum, citing organizational and logistical challenges. The foundation said the decision was taken after assessing factors that could affect the forum’s “overall experience and impact.” The foundation said: “As we continue»»»

Tunis, OCt.13 (TAP) - Journalist Zied Dabbar has been re-elected as Head of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT)' executive committee for a further three-year term, following a meeting held Tuesday at the SNJT' headquarters to allocate...»»»

The US recently pressurizing Volodymyr Zelensky shows that America still holds complete power over Ukraine and what it does regarding military command and control, plus financial, economic, and military support, veteran geopolitical analyst and former Marine Brian Berletic told Sputnik. Berletic st»»»

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has conducted a series of simulation exercises and practical tests to assess its crisis management plans. The exercises coincided with the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed annually on 13 October, and f»»»

ROME: Risk of famine is rising across regions of Sudan, driven by conflict, El-Nino-induced drought and lack of humanitarian resources, a group of UN experts said on Monday. “An El-Nino-induced drought, affecting roughly half of the country, is compounding the impacts of conflict and displacement, »»»

Zaułek Piękna in Warsaw is entering a new chapter in its history. Syrena Real Estate is planning a comprehensive modernisation of the property, which will result in an improvement in the standard and functionality of the building, opening up its lower floors to the city, and giving it a new name – »»»

French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen has emerged as the frontrunner in the 2027 presidential race and would defeat both left-wing and centrist rivals in hypothetical runoffs, according to a new poll. Published on Monday, the Toluna Harris Interactive survey for French broadcasters M6 and RTL »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin is more eager than Vladimir Zelensky to reach a deal to end the Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump’s comments came after he suggested it is time for Ukraine to get a “new president.” Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump claimed both Moscow»»»

Iran has rejected accusations of plotting to attack a UK airbase, describing them as part of a false-flag operation aimed at covering up Britain’s involvement in the US war in the Middle East. The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Monday after the UK government imposed sanctions on two»»»

The Russian Gymnastics Federation (RGF) didn't mince words on its Telegram channel, castigating the Dutch government's refusal to grant visas to three Russian gymnasts as a deliberate ploy to lock top athletes out of medal contentions and the Olympic qualification at the World Championships. "The R»»»

Fatah-2 missile designed to strike distant targets with high precision: ISPR Dubai: Pakistan has successfully test-fired an extended-range hypersonic ballistic missile, marking another development in the country’s missile programme as it seeks to strengthen its long-range strike capabilities. The P»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar has participated in an Arab League extraordinary session to discuss mechanisms to provide international protection for Palestinians and uphold international law concerning Jerusalem's legal status and international character. The session was held at the level of permanent »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) will stage the world premiere of Again, a powerful new musical theatre production exploring the histories of struggle for freedom and self-determination in South Africa and Palestine. Developed from an original idea by writer and historian Tariq Ali, the production b»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev discussed attacks on Black Sea merchant ships with Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan by telephone, the government press service said on Tuesday. On Tuesday morning, Radev said there had been further drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea. One vessel was hit by three a»»»

LONDON: Iran is trying to hit military sites in the UK and the suspected plot to attack a US-run military air base in September is “not unique,” the head of Britain’s MI5 spy agency said Tuesday. Ken McCallum, who leads the UK’s domestic security service, said Tehran is seeking to intensify its att»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have discussed strengthening cooperation and joint efforts between the two countries. The leaders reviewed in a telephone call on Tuesday a number of regional and international issues of mutual intere»»»

Sheikh Abdullah affirms full support for measures to safeguard Saudi security, stability Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with his brother, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs »»»

PRISTINA - Srpska lista leader Zlatan Elek and party whip Igor Simic met with US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Dick Durbin at the US embassy in Pristina on Tuesday, pointing to the extremely difficult position of Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija, as well as to the numerous problems and challenges they face o»»»

KABUL: For years, Afghans have faced barriers to travel — closed embassies, limited visas, and a shrinking list of countries that they could visit. Saudi Arabia’s recent change to Umrah entry rules has opened a door that many thought was shut. For pilgrims, it is a spiritual journey made simpler. F»»»

RIYADH: About 400 medical personnel treated people following the incident at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, performing 25 surgeries within 10 hours, according to Dr. Maad Al-Saati, head of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital in Riyadh. Speaking to Ashar»»»

The football superstar has chosen a Sunreef ULTIMA 88 for his family and guests Dubai: Football superstar Leo Messi has ordered a new ULTIMA 88 luxury catamaran that is being built at Sunreef Yachts’ shipyard in the UAE, adding a made-in-the-Gulf yacht to his MIM Ocean fleet. Sign up for our daily »»»

Damascus, Oct. 13 (SANA) Syria transported 25.27 million tonnes of goods from January through September 2026, including 22.77 million tonnes domestically and 2.51 million tonnes across its borders, according to the Transport Ministry’s Directorate for Freight Transport Regulation. The directorate r»»»

Barcelona: Streaming platform Netflix will show every match of the 2030 World Cup to audiences in Spain and Andorra, the entertainment giants announced Tuesday. "(We) will offer all 104 matches of the world's biggest football competition live," Netflix said in a statement. Spain, the reigning champ»»»

GENEVA: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has condemned a wave of Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia that have killed and injured dozens of Saudis and foreign nationals, warning that the renewed escalation threatens to inflict further suffering on civilians across the region»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah will pay up to $14,000 in aid to families whose homes in Lebanon were destroyed or made uninhabitable during the war with Israel, the head of the group’s Executive Council said Tuesday. At a news conference, Ali Daamoush accused the Lebanese state of failing to carry out its dutie»»»

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen issued on Tuesday a warning for civilians to evacuate a site in Sanaa ahead of a targeted operation. The coalition’s joint forces command called on civilians to evacuate the Yemen Petroleum Company’s Al-Sabahah central fuel station in Sanaa, in accordanc»»»

The Saudi-led military coalition issued an evacuation warning for an oil facility in Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital on Tuesday ahead of an operation there. "The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition requests that civilians evacuate the site of the Yemen Petroleum Company -- the al-Sabaha Central»»»