Speaking at the government handover ceremony in Sofia on Thursday, outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said: "History does not necessarily remember those who held grand titles and offices, but it always remembers those who made decisions when they had to be made." Earlier in the day, the incom»»»

A notable presence of US military aircraft has been observed at Terminal 1 of Sofia Airport in Bulgaria, according to former Deputy Foreign Minister and security analyst Milen Keremedchiev. In a post on Facebook, he reported that seven US Air Force tanker aircraft, used for aerial refueling of comb»»»

GERB is set to hold a reporting and election national assembly on March 22 in Sofia, marking the start of the campaign for the early parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. The party announced the upcoming congress in newspapers on Friday, highlighting that the agenda will focus on electing»»»

Dubai: More than 125 passengers travelling from Muscat to New Delhi were left waiting for over five hours after an Air India Express flight was delayed late on Tuesday night, according to a report by Times of Oman. Air India Express confirmed the incident to Gulf News. Sign up for our daily busines»»»

What began as a closer look at popular biryani restaurant chains in Hyderabad has snowballed into what could be one of the biggest alleged tax suppression cases in India’s food and beverage sector. According to a report by The Times of India, an in-depth probe by the Income Tax department’s Hyderab»»»

Dubai: The Philippine government has started distributing the first batch of long-delayed balikbayan boxes of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as it commenced the final wave of deliveries. The initiative has been led by Department of Finance (DOF) secretary Frederick Go and Bureau of Customs (BOC) »»»

Dubai: A man allegedly stabbed his former wife to death at her residence in Hyderabad after months of resentment over a domestic violence case that, according to police, had upended his life and prevented him from returning to Canada. Police said the accused, who is in his 30s, barged into the woma»»»

Dubai: For Nibin Mathew, a 36-year-old engineer who relocated from Kerala to Abu Dhabi six years ago, a single phone call changed everything. Having joined Big Ticket just five months prior after hearing about it from a friend, Nibin participated as part of a group and walked away with a winning pr»»»

There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov linked Thursday the caretaker cabinet of prime minister-designate Andrey Gurov, which later in the day took the oath of office on Thursday, to the so-called Petrohan case that has shaken the country in recent weeks. Reading a declaration on»»»

Former Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and eleven ministers from his cabinet have returned to the National Assembly as Members of Parliament. They were part of the 51st National Assembly before being appointed to executive office. National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan announced on Thursday that, fo»»»

Germany’s state-funded Deutsche Welle broadcaster says it will close its decades-old Greek language radio service, admired for its independent coverage during the 1967-74 dictatorship, citing budget cuts and Greece’s status as “a stable democracy with a diverse media landscape.” The decision announ»»»

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the Americans bringing another aircraft carrier closer to the Mideast. The Iranian drill and the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford a»»»

The company is present in seven international markets and estimates a sales increase of approximately 30% for 2026, supported by international expansion and the development of integrated energy charging and storage solutions. The year 2025 marked a period of adjustment for the electric mobility mar»»»

The caretaker government headed by Andrey Gyurov officially entered office after taking the oath before the National Assembly in the presence of President Iliana Yotova. Gyurov and the ministers pledged to observe the Constitution and the law, declaring that all their actions would be guided by the»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a battery of huge nuclear-capable rocket launchers ahead of a key congress of the nation's ruling party, state media said Thursday. Kim is expected to detail the next phase in North Korea's nuclear weapons program when he opens a rare congress of the rul»»»

Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said no country can deprive the Iranian republic of its right to nuclear enrichment, after US President Donald Trump again hinted at military action following talks in Geneva. "The basis of the nuclear industry is enrichment. Whatever you want to do in the»»»

Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing, and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan Nurdan Oruntaev paid a working visit to Riyadh as part of Construction of Public Schools (Phase II) project. On February 18, the meeting was attended by Ulugbek Maripov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary»»»

“I have no way of raising objections to the composition of the caretaker cabinet, because it is not my choice,” said President Iliana Iotova on Thursday. She was attending the ceremony at which the caretaker government took the oath of office at the National Assembly. She added that she does have c»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told the National Assembly on Thursday that he and his cabinet would prepare fair elections and run the country until a regular government is formed. Speaking after he and his ministers took the oath of office, Gurov added that the caretaker team was not promis»»»

Developed as a gated residential community on a plot of over five hectares, THE IVY has become one of the most desired residential projects in northern Bucharest, offering a mix of facilities dedicated to everyday life, lush green spaces, pedestrian walkways, and a children’s playground. The projec»»»

A building collapse caused by an explosion in Pakistan's southern megacity of Karachi killed at least 16 people on Thursday, including children, officials said. More than a dozen people were injured in the incident in the Soldier Bazaar neighborhood of Karachi at around 4:00 am, when Muslim familie»»»

Mass killings of non-Arab communities when the Rapid Support Forces captured the Sudanese city of el-Fasher bears hallmarks that point to genocide, an independent UN probe said in a new report on Thursday. At the end of October last year, the RSF took over the city - which had been the last remaini»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UNRWA: The humanitarian situation across Gaza Strip is catastrophic, coinciding with restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid 19-02»»»

At a board meeting of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Deputy Minister Marat Tagaev stated that the decision to block the social media platform TikTok in Kyrgyzstan should be reconsidered. According to him, the Center for Monitoring and Research »»»

Dubai: A day after reports claimed Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan had intervened in the Don 3 casting missteps, the actor clarified he is not involved in the fallout between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar. Earlier this week, speculation of his intervention gained traction after a meeting at Khan’s»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and his cabinet took the oath of office before the National Assembly on Thursday, with President Iliana Iotova in attendance. Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and the ministers in the caretaker government took the oath of office before the National Assembl»»»

As the toy industry gathered in New York City recently for its marquee annual convention, the head of one small company stood out from the crowd, greeted by fellow business owners like a minor celebrity. Rick Woldenberg, the chief executive of Learning Resources, helped make headlines last year, wh»»»

"Do not give away Diego Garcia," US President Donald Trump has said as he criticised the UK's plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back an important military base. Trump said "this land should not be taken away from the UK" and if it did it would be "a blight on our Great All»»»

Depop, the second-hand clothing app that has skyrocketed in popularity among Gen Z shoppers, is being sold to eBay for $1.2bn (£890m). Etsy, the online platform, is offloading Depop just five years after it bought the business - which was founded in the UK - for $1.6bn. eBay is hoping that the deal»»»

Oil prices rose on Thursday as the US and Iran attempted to ease a standoff in talks over Tehran's nuclear program while both sides heightened military activity in the key oil-producing region. Brent futures climbed 23 cents, or 0.3% to $70.58 a barrel by 0735 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate »»»

Australian police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation after a threatening letter was sent to the country’s largest mosque, the third such incident in the lead-up to the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. The letter sent to Lakemba Mosque in Sydney’s west on Wednesday contained a drawi»»»

US journalist and podcaster Tucker Carlson has said he was briefly detained at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv on Wednesday after taping an interview with the American ambassador to Israel. Carlson, who frequently criticizes US aid to West Jerusalem, told the Daily Mail that Israeli of»»»

Turkish crime baron Cetin Goren was the owner of a record European haul of almost 10 tonnes of cocaine seized last month by the Spanish police, Turkey’s newly-appointed justice minister Akin Gurlek said on February 13 in remarks made during his first televised interview as minister. »»»

Turkish crime baron Cetin Goren was the owner of a record European haul of almost 10 tonnes of cocaine seized last month by the Spanish police, Turkey’s newly-appointed justice minister Akin Gurlek said on February 13 in remarks made during his first televised interview as minister. »»»

The new head of the Department of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) for Osh and Osh region was officially introduced in the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan. Zhoomart Toktogulov has been appointed to the post. Photo Zhoomart Toktogulov The ceremony took place in the conference room of »»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has launched its own branded silver bars, expanding its precious metals platform as demand rises among retail and high net worth investors seeking alternatives to traditional financial assets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new offering adds to»»»

A 42-year-old fugitive from justice with a jail sentence and an arrest warrant pending for two separate crimes was arrested in Thessaloniki on Wednesday, police said. A court in Thessaloniki had convicted the man to five years in prison for his involvement in a shooting incident eight years ago in »»»

The owner of the Violanta cookie factory, where five workers died in a massive gas explosion last month, has been jailed pending trial on charges including homicide with possible intent. Authorities have blamed the January 26 blast on a long-term leak of propane, used to fuel the factory’s ovens, f»»»

Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinian civilians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the United Nations said Thursday. "Intensified attacks, the methodical destruction of entire neighborhoods and the denial of humanitarian assistance»»»

Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said Thursday that no country can deprive the Islamic republic of its right to nuclear enrichment, after U.S. President Donald Trump again hinted at military action following talks in Geneva. "The basis of the nuclear industry is enrichment. Whatever you w»»»

AI agents are gaining traction in the enterprise sector, with 2026 marking a shift towards systems capable of executing complex workflows and supporting operational decision-making. According to global IT consulting and digital services provider SoftServe, adoption is advancing, but large-scale suc»»»

Tunis, Feb 19 (TAP) - Thursday's weather will be temporarily cloudy nationwide, getting very cloudy in the afternoon over northern western regions with scattered showers expected to extend to remaining northern areas and locally to central regions...»»»

New Delhi, India: Artificial intelligence must be accessible and inclusive, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told world leaders and tech CEOs on Thursday, at a summit focused on the fast-evolving technology. His call was echoed by UN chief Antonio Guterres, who warned the gathering that AI canno»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has renewed its sponsorship of the “Tejan Al Noor” International Quran Recitation Competition, organised by Jeem TV, for the 14th consecutive year during the holy month of Ramadan. The continued support »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs to strengthen collaboration between media and research institutions in Qatar and the wider Arab region. The partnership aims to advance media and research work, organise scien»»»

On February 19, the head of the National Agency for Investment under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ravshanbek Sabirov, held a working meeting with representatives of ministries, agencies, and entities of the Bishkek Free Economic Zone (FEZ). During the meeting, current issues related to rel»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev spoke at a roundtable discussion on regional development and digitalization of public administration. According to him, Kyrgyzstan’s GDP approached 2 trillion soms by the end of 2025, almost double the 2022 figures.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lulu Hypermarket Qatar and Qatar Charity have renewed their strategic partnership for the 9th consecutive year, reaffirming their shared commitment to humanitarian initiatives with a special focus on the holy month of Ramadan 2026. This long-standing collaboration strengthens Lulu Hype»»»

New Delhi, India: Sam Altman, head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, told a global artificial intelligence conference on Thursday that the world "urgently" needs to regulate the fast-evolving technology. An organisation could be set up to coordinate these efforts, similar to the International Atomic Energy »»»

The Middle East is used to conflict, but the current moment is fundamentally different. Wars overlap, alliances are in flux, and long-standing assumptions about external protection and the regional order are eroding. For the Arab world, this is not simply another phase of instability; it is a strat»»»