Three measures under the Swiss-Bulgarian Cooperation Programme aimed at improving air quality, managing obsolete pesticides and developing sustainable tourism infrastructure in Rila National Park were presented at an event in Sofia opened by Environment and Water Minister Rositsa Karamfilova. The m»»»

The Andrey Gurov-Georgi Kandev ticket will address voters first on Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), followed by Iliana Iotova-Kiril Valchev, after the Central Election Commission (CEC) drew lots to determine the order on Wednesday. The addresses will be broadc»»»

Voter turnout in the first round of Bulgaria's presidential election, held on October 25, 2026, was 22.98%, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova told a news briefing on Wednesday. A total of 1,525,034 of the 6,584,025 eligible voters cast their ballots in the presidential »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that potential trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky would not necessarily take place in person, but assured that the meeting would happen soon. "I would say it would be a meeting. They'd like to have a meetin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to host a vibrant lineup of world-class events, live shows, cultural showcases and exhibitions across the city. Comedy and entertainment take centre stage, alongside high-energy sporting events such as the Qatar International Baja 2026 desert rally. Read on for more eve»»»

SHENDI, Sudan: More than 100 people were killed in a Sudanese military drone strike on a busy market in Nyala, the capital city of the South Darfur province in southwestern Sudan, said Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence in the country, in a statement Tuesday. The strike, which it s»»»

Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat told L'Orient-Le Jour that neither the Lebanese Parliament nor the Cabinet was consulted before the signing of a tripartite framework deal with Israel. "I have the right to express my opinion," he said, in an interview on Tuesday. His remarks »»»

Sihanoukville, Cambodia: Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in a Cambodian port after the company ran out of money, an official said on Wednesday. US-based operator Villa Vie Residences announced on Tuesday it had "suspended operati»»»

By Staff, Agencies Japanese researchers have uncovered extensive activity by Discover-Tech, an "Israeli" advertising technology company suspected of helping spyware operators track internet users, including Starlink customers. The findings strengthen concerns that the company may have used commerci»»»

DOHA Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with the European Union's Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio, and the accompanying delegation, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meetin»»»

Russian Forces have liberated Barilovka in the Sumy region and Alisovka in the Kharkov region, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The liberation of Barilovka in the Sumy region helps Russian forces expand their border buffer zone, push Ukrainian artillery and drones farther from Russian ter»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Participants at the third Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum have been presented with samples of advanced Russian weapons, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday. An exhibition showcasing advanced Russian solutions in key economy sectors is taking place as part »»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has directed the formation of a working group comprising the relevant ministries and authorities to examine submitted proposals and offers and prepare a comprehensive vision for developing the New Capital Airport and its surrounding area. The group will also assess a»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc held steady at 54 seats, while the opposition Change bloc fell to 47, according to Channel 12, with around 70 percent of votes counted in Israel’s pivotal general election. Netanyahu’s Likud party stood at 27 seats, while the Yashar party »»»

Bulgaria’s Justice Ministry is working on a conceptual framework for a new juvenile justice law in cooperation with the national Оmbudsman, the Interior Ministry and other institutions, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said, as quoted by the Мinistry’s press centre here on Wednesday. “It is high t»»»

Kakinada, India: Ferocious winds and torrential rain lashed India's southeastern coast after a cyclone made landfall on Wednesday, but officials said there were no initial reports of deaths and the storm later began to ease. Cyclone Arnab hit southeastern Andhra Pradesh state as a "very severe cycl»»»

By Staff, Agencies Egypt has held discussions with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on efforts to reduce regional tensions and prevent further escalation, highlighting the importance of coordination through a four-country ministerial mechanism that also includes Turkey and Pakistan, accord»»»

US tech giant Microsoft is moving to shrink its workforce through a buyout program covering some 60,000 employees, more than a quarter of its global staff, the company has announced. The move follows thousands of job cuts earlier this year and comes as Big Tech companies seek to slash payroll costs»»»

The US has warned several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a short but intense military operation against Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the WSJ, US President Donald Trump is leaning»»»

LONDON: The average Houthi fighter, dressed in a traditional futah wraparound skirt, carrying an ancient AK-47 and brandishing a curved jambiya dagger, might look like an unsophisticated throwback to another era. But behind the ranks of the sandal-clad militia is a modern financial network, dealing»»»

UAE President honours captain, crew for their courage during September 30 cockpit attack Dubai: The First-Class Order of Zayed II, a prestigious UAE civilian decoration, has come into focus after President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred it on Captain Smit Machchhar and cr»»»

A new clinic reinforces a shift already underway in the local medical market: the boundaries between dermatology, aesthetics, and internal medicine are becoming increasingly difficult to define. UpMedical Primăverii—the latest addition to the UpMedical network—is built on the premise that a patient»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iraqi PM Ali Al-Zaidi heads to Syria on official visit 28-10-2026 10:25 AM Latest News Urgent News Tehran Quadrilateral Meeting Opened Door»»»

United Nations, United States: A furious shouting match between representatives of the United States and Cuba prompted the temporary suspension of debate at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The row broke out during debate on a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on its communist-led »»»

By Staff, Agencies Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry meat and related products from specific areas of Denmark and the United States following outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to state media reports on Tuesday. The restrictions apply to L»»»

By Staff, Agencies Germany’s elite special forces are preparing for a potential large-scale war with Russia, the unit’s commander told Bild. The remarks come amid tensions between Moscow and NATO over the Ukraine conflict, with German officials warning that the armed forces must be ready for a conf»»»

A group dressed in Ku Klux Klan (KKK)-style robes and pointed hoods has sparked outrage in Texas after videos of the Halloween stunt went viral, prompting a police investigation. The footage shows several people dressed in the white supremacist group’s distinctive attire walking through a residenti»»»

Prosecution cites high alcohol levels, CCTV footage in crash that killed three youngsters A court in Kerala on Wednesday rejected the bail applications of four young men accused in a high-speed Mini Cooper crash near Kochi airport that killed three people earlier this month. The Ernakulam Additiona»»»

COMMENTWhen banks start barring the door to a new technology, what are they actually protecting? Dubai: There was a recent report that Citigroup and Bank of America have restricted AI agents’ access to customer accounts. JPMorgan has also signalled restrictions. Their concerns include security, lia»»»

90 percent of shipments stranded since March have reached the Philippines Dubai: Filipinos in the UAE sending balikbayan boxes to their families in the Philippines are being urged to use legitimate, licensed cargo operators, with an industry group warning against unlicensed companies amid ongoing s»»»

Their creative collective has been crafting digital content since 2008. They help brands insert themselves into pop culture by matching them with audience interests, from viral videos to full digital & ATL campaigns. Sector 7 Hub’s aim is to create branded content that people actually want to consu»»»

Those behind the arson attack on Starlink antennas carried out a similar attack in another EU Member State on October 18, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Wednesday. He spoke to reporters at the National Assembly after an extraordinary sitting called to hear him about the arson failed »»»

A new 4-building scheme will add offices, hotels and homes to DIFC, home to 10,018 firms Dubai: Construction for Water Gardens, a $1.4 billion or Dh5.14 billion mixed-use destination at the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has begun. The project which will house four buildin»»»

Modern and contemporary art takes center stage in Abu Dhabi’s cultural calendar Abu Dhabi: Christie’s will hold its first fine art auction in the UAE capital on 1 November, 20 years after its debut sale in Dubai, and is bringing a Kandinsky estimated at up to USD$80 million to mark the occasion. Th»»»

Hungary is set for a sharp drop in temperatures as an unusually early breakdown of the polar vortex is expected to bring colder air from the north. Daytime temperatures could fall below 10°C in many areas from early next week, while the highest parts of the Northern Hungarian Mountains could see th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Industrial Security has urged visitors to land and sea areas, as well as camp owners, to maintain the required safety distances from oil and gas facilities and their transmission and distribution pipelines. In a social media advisory, the Directorate, under t»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump said early Wednesday that he would approve Senator Flavio Bolsonaro coming to the United States following his defeat in Brazil’s presidential election, while continuing to question the conduct of the vote. Speaking to reporters after returning from campa»»»

By Staff, Agencies The “Israeli” Occupation Forces [IOF] continued its military incursion into Al-Khalil [“Hebron”], in the southern occupied West Bank, for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, escalating raids on Palestinian neighborhoods, tightening restrictions on movement and deepening the h»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has cleared the way for citizens as young as 15 to do business under a sweeping new commercial transactions law, a move aimed at bringing more young entrepreneurs into the economy while strengthening the Kingdom's business regulations. The Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and P»»»

JERUSALEM: The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival’s opposition bloc but still short of a majority, with 60 percent of votes counted in Israel’s pivotal general election. Anxious Israelis watched on Wednesday as election results took shape, showing a rebuke to Netanyahu»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two British members of Parliament and a Scottish lawmaker said “Israeli” authorities held them for eight hours after they tried to enter the West Bank. Scottish National Party MP Lara Bird, Labour MP Clive Lewis, and Scottish Greens member of the Scottish Parliament Kate Nevens s»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the EU is burying its own economy by rejecting Russian energy supplies. European nations have faced soaring energy costs since imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia and its hydrocarbon exports following the escalation of the Ukraine»»»

Iran is considering a new draft deal presented by Qatari mediators to end the US-Israeli war and is expected to respond by the end of the week, an official briefed on the negotiations said on Wednesday. The proposal was presented to Tehran on Sunday, amid concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Benjam»»»

Tunis, Oct. 28 (TAP)- The weather on Wednesday is temporarily cloudy across the country, the National Institute of Meteorlogy said, with a dense cover in the far northwest alongside scattered showers.The wind is blowing north, light to moderate. The...»»»

A coordination mechanism between Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye will be proposed to speed up responses to developments affecting Black Sea security, Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov said on Wednesday. He spoke to reporters before trilateral talks on security and defence in the Black Sea region. »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Wednesday that the authorities could not have disclosed information about the arson attack on Starlink satellite communications antennas earlier. He was speaking to journalists in Parliament after an extraordinary sitting, which was to include hearings of Radev an»»»

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Israel faces political deadlock as Netanyahu and Eisenkot vow to form government The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election. Voters turn»»»

James Brooks brings extensive international experience managing ultra-luxury projects Dubai-based client-side project management consultancy LXA has announced the appointment of James Brooks as its new Projects Director. James’s portfolio includes high-end and super-prime residential developments a»»»

Grammy-winning Kings of Leon replace Zara Larsson at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Rock heavyweights Kings of Leon are heading to Abu Dhabi this December, replacing Swedish pop star Zara Larsson at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 After-Race Concerts. The multi-Grammy-winning American »»»