UK PM says will hold emergency talks on airbase plot
LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday he would hold an emergency government meeting after five men were arrested over a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States. Burnham said during a phone-in on LBC radio station: “I will chair a meeting of Cobra later this aft»»»
Ukraine Sends Battle-Hardened Foreign Commanders to Chernobyl
Ukraine has sent foreigners with combat experience to the area around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Sergey Lebedev, underground coordinator in the city of Nikolayev, told Sputnik. "Among the commanders deployed to the Chernobyl NPP, there are often foreigners who already have combat experience»»»
Riyadh summit puts Gulf-Europe investment in AI and technology in focus
RIYADH: The Gulf-EU partnership is entering a new economic phase that extends beyond traditional trade to focus on investment in technology, artificial intelligence, and clean energy, as well as digital infrastructure and supply chains. The second EU-GCC Summit will be held in Riyadh on Oct. 24, ac»»»
Protesters in Brussels press EU on ‘broken promises’ over caged animals
The European Commission is being pressed to deliver an animal cage ban by 2027 after failing to meet previous commitments. Several hundred animal rights activists gathered at the EU’s office for health and food safety in Brussels on Monday (28 September) to encourage a ban on poultry cages and on t»»»
Constitutional Court to Mark 35th Anniversary with International Conference
Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will hold an international conference at the Central Military Club in Sofia on October 15 to mark its 35th anniversary, the court reported on Monday. The forum will be the conclusion of a series of events marking the development of constitutional justice in Bulgaria.»»»
China, U.S. agree tariff cuts on $30 billion in imports each
Beijing, Sept. 28 (SANA) China and the United States have agreed on reciprocal tariff reductions covering about $30 billion worth of imports from each side, China’s Commerce Ministry said Monday, following their latest economic and trade talks. Tariffs on around 90% of the products covered would re»»»
HVD Hotels opens the largest independent conference center on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast
On September 26, 2026, HVD Hotels officially inaugurated the new Reina del Mar Conference Center, located within the five-star resort of the same name. This new facility expands the group’s expertise in the vacation sector to include conferences, business meetings, corporate events, and incentive p»»»
Hungary's largest bank OTP could quit Russia as potential new deal reshapes plans
Hungary’s largest bank, OTP, is reviewing its strategy in Russia and is considering a complete withdrawal from the country, Chief Executive Officer Péter Csányi has told Bloomberg. The review comes as OTP seeks regulatory approval for its planned acquisition of Baltic banking group Luminor, a deal »»»
Jeddah food shows connect Saudi firms with global markets
JEDDAH: Saudi food businesses and international companies are using The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing expo in Jeddah to expand partnerships, reach customers and explore opportunities in the region’s food market. The opening, at the Jeddah Superdome, was attended by Vice Minister of Ind»»»
From ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ phenomenon to ‘It’s A Medical Miracle’: Sangeeth Prathap steps into the spotlight, ‘breaking my comfort zone’
Breaking his comfort zone: the insecure star behind Malayalam cinema’s new hit Dubai: “We conceived it as a very small movie. We thought it would hit the theatre with a good reception, but not such an amazing response. And it’s a massive hit now!” “Small” is doing some seriously heavy lifting there»»»
Khamenei says Nasrallah 'heroic prince of Arabs' who follows prophets in greatness
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has described slain Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah as the "heroic prince of the Arabs and the great symbol of the Resistance Front," in a letter marking two years since his killing at Israel’s hand. “His speeches and initiatives strengthened the heart»»»
Israeli strikes kill at least two people in Gaza, officials say
CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians and wounded several others on Monday in two separate attacks in the Gaza Strip, health officials in the enclave said. A woman was killed and her husband and others were wounded in one Israeli strike on the rooftop of their building in Gaza C»»»
Supreme leader says Iranian troops defended Strait of Hormuz from enemy
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has praised his country’s fighters for allegedly preventing "enemy forces" from "roaming freely" in the Strait of Hormuz. Khamenei said in a message carried by the state broadcaster on Monday that Iran’s enemies now "do not come" closer to the stra»»»
Albania’s National Security Council Meets Amid Calls for Institutional Coordination
Albanian President Bajram Begaj convened the National Security Council on Monday to discuss the country’s current security situation and strengthen cooperation among state institutions. Representatives of the General Prosecutor’s Office and SPAK, Albania’s Special Prosecutor’s Office, also attended»»»
Fitch predicts Poland’s GDP growth in ‘27 to be 3.0%
Fitch raised its forecast for Poland's 2026 GDP growth to 3.5% from 3.3%, citing strong Q2 results and upward revisions for Germany and the eurozone. It expects growth to slow to 3.0% in 2027 (previously 2.9%) and 3.1% in 2028 (previously 3.2%), as investment cools after EU recovery fund (KPO) spen»»»
Diesel prices are surging putting further pressure on Europe. Ukraine is only part of the story.
BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhy diesel prices are soaring and what it means for EuropeTimothy RooksTrucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's di»»»
Minister of Finance meets Egyptian counterpart, President of AIIB
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met today with Minister of Finance of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Ahmed Kouchouk, on the sidelines of the 2026 AIIB Annual Meeting. During their meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to further strengthen»»»
How Russia is tackling the diabetes crisis with free care and glucose monitors
Many people think that diabetes is something like gout – that it primarily affects people with a poor diet or a sweet tooth. The idea, besides being annoying for doctors and diabetics themselves, is also dangerous. It leads many to believe that only those who eat donuts and drink coffee with lots o»»»
Students come with big dreams, bigger questions at Ru'ya 2026
Young Emiratis arrive at day 1 of Ru’ya 2026 with questions, plans and big dreams Dubai: At Ru'ya 2026, some of the busiest people on the floor weren't recruiters. They were students, who had lots of questions, plans and plenty of energy. Take Moza Khitbi, a 17-year old high school senior who showe»»»
Unilever Egypt expands factory capacity by 20% with new export-focused production line
Unilever Egypt has inaugurated a new Sunsilk production line at its Mashreq Personal Care (MPC) Factory in 6th of October City, increasing the site’s annual production capacity by 20% to serve export markets. The expansion, which coincides with the factory’s 20th year of operations in Egypt, will b»»»
World Bank Group Report Outlines Ways for Bulgaria to Adapt to Demographic Change
Bulgaria can respond to its shrinking and ageing population while building on gains in health, education and labour market participation, a World Bank Group report said on Monday. The report was prepared as part of a project to assess Bulgaria’s National Strategy for Demographic Development. The pr»»»
Saudi megaprojects drive demand for power and water as delivery enters new phase
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s megaproject pipeline is entering a more demanding stage, with the focus shifting from announcing projects to delivering the power, water and infrastructure needed to make them operational, according to Middle East Economic Digest’s Power and Water Editor Mark Dowdall. Speakin»»»
Local by-election set within three months in Tamaghza following removal of representative (ISIE)
Tunis, Sept.28 (TAP) - A local by-election will be held in Tamaghza, Tozeur governorate, within three months of the removal of a local council member, Spokesperson for the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) Mohamed Tlili Mnasri said...»»»
30 year celebration: Each RON 1 of gross value added created by Nestlé generates RON 12.9 for Romanian economy
Thirty years ago, Nestlé entered the Romanian market with a team of six people, a few iconic brands—MAGGI®, NESCAFÉ®, and Nestlé breakfast cereals. Today, the company has over 600 employees, a portfolio of more than 40 brands, and a footprint that extends far beyond its direct operations. This grow»»»
Leader: Days of Foreign Domination Gone Forever, S. Nasrallah Unparalleled in Levant
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei stressed on Monday that the days of foreign domination that Iran’s enemies seek to bring back are over and will never return. In a message on the occasion of the Sacred Defense Week and the second martyrdom anniversary of late Hezbo»»»
BTA Reopens Tender for Major Renovation, Energy Upgrade of Agency Building
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has relaunched a public procurement procedure for the major renovation, ongoing repairs and energy upgrade of the Agency’s building under the World of News – Sofia project, funded through the 2021-2027 Regions in Growth Programme. Bids may be submitted until 23:59 on»»»