The production, “The Bulgarian Code: The Embroidery”. is dedicated to deciphering the Bulgarian soul and spirit, President Iliana Iotova said in her remarks at the 16th annual Wonders of Bulgaria Cultural Heritage Awards, held at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre on Monday. “This evening, we are talk»»»

RIYADH: International efforts to ensure the sustainability of outer space must also address security threats, as lack of progress in one area could undermine progress in the other. The warning came from Ambassador Carlos Foradori at the Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability Events 2026 in Ri»»»

New York: The State of Qatar affirmed that digital transformation and artificial intelligence have become key drivers of economic and social development, enhancing services, boosting productivity, supporting decision-making, and accelerating progress toward sustainable development. The statement wa»»»

Two men have been remanded in custody in Hungary after allegedly posing as fake government officials from the newly assembled government asset protection and recovery office and attempting to extort HUF 2 billion (almost EUR 5.5 million) from a man in exchange for making criminal proceedings agains»»»

AL-MUKALLA: In Yemen’s besieged city of Taiz, Raafat Al-Wafi and his family have begun rationing food and other essentials as a tightening blockade by the Iran-backed Houthis has disrupted supplies of food, fuel and clean drinking water. “We are now eating canned food, such as tuna and other produc»»»

Riyadh, Oct. 12 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) officially inaugurated its exhibition pavilion Monday at the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, marking a prominent return to major international energy forums. The opening ceremony was attended by the Chargé d’Affaires of the Syrian Embass»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen discussed ways to ensure sustainable investment in technology and innovation as drivers of European development and growth, in the context of negotiations on the European Union’s new Multiannual Fi»»»

Bulgaria will call for joint European action to ensure security in the Black Sea and end attacks on commercial vessels, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said at the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, as quoted by the Foreign Ministry's press service on Monday. She als»»»

Safety tips issued for residents during emergency warnings in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has issued safety guidelines for residents who receive warning messages from the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies, urging them to remain calm, seek shelter and follow official instructions. The gu»»»

An Israeli high school student was killed and two dozen other people injured Monday by a suspected leftover Hezbollah bomb as they hiked near the Lebanese border, Israeli officials said. The Israeli military, which dispatched helicopters to the scene, said an initial review showed the explosion was»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi has dismissed US claims of controlling the Strait of Hormuz as psychological warfare, saying propaganda and repeated statements from US officials cannot change realities on the ground. “Neither psychological oper»»»

Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) Syria and Indonesia discussed Monday ways to strengthen economic relations, expand trade exchange and open new avenues for investment, as the head of Syria’s Chambers of Commerce met Indonesia‘s ambassador in Damascus. Alaa al-Ali, chairman of the Federation of Syrian Chamb»»»

NATO's top US military commander in Europe said Monday that any "foolish" attack on the alliance would be "utterly futile", a warning to Russia as European fears grow over the threat from Moscow that includes "hybrid" warfare and cyberattacks.  "If someone is foolish enough to attack us, we wi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is accelerating its transition to renewable energy, expanding its solar and wind sectors while strengthening its position in the global energy market, Francesco La Camera, director general of the International Renewable Energy Agency, has said. Speaking to Arab News on Monday a»»»

Lebanon’s general amnesty law is set to take effect after the Constitutional Council unanimously rejected a challenge to it on Monday, clearing the way for its implementation. The council requested clarifications on certain provisions concerning corruption, but “the interpretations will not change »»»

By Staff, Agencies A federal search of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar’s Washington residence has drawn condemnation from senior House Democrats, who accused President Donald Trump’s administration of using federal law enforcement against political opponents less than a month before the midter»»»

London: The Brent oil price reached nearly $107 a barrel Monday after Houthis launched strikes on Saudi Arabia, heightening worries about tight global supplies heading into the northern hemisphere winter. Doubts surrounding US President Donald Trump's claim of an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Media Minister Salman Al-Dossary on Monday urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid circulating images, videos or information about security and military operations from unknown or unreliable sources. “Accurate information is part of safeguarding security,” he t»»»

BRATISLAVA - Slovak PM Robert Fico said on Monday he hoped he would be able to visit Serbia this week, noting that he had been forced to cancel trips to Dukla and Belgrade last week due to a viral infection. In a public address on Facebook, Fico explained why he had been unable to attend an October»»»

For years, convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein developed a global web of powerful connections despite accusations of sex trafficking. Millions of declassified documents reveal how he expanded and maintainted his network. Whether he was offering associates $10,000 Bloomingdales gift cards, fun»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Sandrine Ageorges-Skinner, author, advocate against the death penalty and member of the association "Ensemble contre la peine de mort": Together Against the Death Penalty. She asserts that capital punishment is “really a political agenda, especially in electora»»»

Hundreds of French supermarket chains were targeted overnight Sunday to Monday in a cyberattack that affected the refrigerators of up to 200 Intermarché stores and almost 100 Coopérative U locations, according to the retailers. Carrefour said that 80 of its supermarkets had also been hit. Majo»»»

A devastating blaze destroyed the French capital’s oldest covered food market in the early hours of Monday, stripping Paris of a cherished venue popular with locals and tourists alike. Traders and residents said the destruction of the Enfants Rouges market, named after a 16th-century orphanage, had»»»

Striking new images show new flash floods hitting central Nepal. This comes only six weeks after another disaster there left more than 1,400 dead and 5,000 missing. According to an initial assessment by the Nepalese authorities, at least five people are now missing. Elitsa Gadeva and France 2 have »»»

Opposition parties and supporters of the so-called "cockroach" youth movement marched towards the country's Supreme Court on Monday, in the latest show of outrage against the recent removal of millions of names from voters lists. Critics say the move is likely to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Mod»»»

North Macedonia’s Foreign Ministry said it would notify the European Union and the Council of Europe about Iva Mihaylova’s departure from the country and her reception by Bulgarian officials, while its Interior Ministry reported finding no record of her exit in the border control system. The Minist»»»

Riyadh airport closure extended, Gulf shipping faces new threats and oil rises above $106 The Middle East conflict intensified on Monday as Saudi Arabia reported fresh missile and drone threats, Riyadh's main airport remained closed and attacks on commercial tankers renewed concerns over shipping t»»»

The European Union warned digital platforms on Monday against livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist who is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3 for killing 13 people at a military base in 2009. Under EU rules, platforms have an obligat»»»

Bulgarian customs officers have seized more than 348 kilograms of cocaine and marijuana from a Bulgarian-registered truck at the Danube Bridge 2 border crossing near Vidin, finding the drugs in a concealed compartment in the trailer and among pallets of peanuts, the Customs Agency reported. The cas»»»

According to data from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), 26,758 cases of stroke were recorded in Bulgaria between January and July 2026, equivalent to one stroke every 11 minutes, Prof. Dimitar Maslarov, a member of the Management Board of the Brain Health Council Foundation, said at a rou»»»

Bulgaria has requested technical assistance from the European Union and NATO to continue the investigation into the attack on commercial vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, the government information service said. In letters addressed to European Council President Antoni»»»

Woman ordered to pay Dh100,000 after failing to hand over car sale money in Dubai Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a woman to pay Dh100,000 to a man after she failed to hand over the proceeds from the sale of his four-wheel vehicle, despite agreeing to transfer the money immediately after ownership»»»

DEIR EZZOR: The Syrian Arab Republic is working to rehabilitate date palm plantations and improve production in eastern Deir Ezzor province, as farmers, researchers and agricultural organizations gathered on Sunday for the third Deir Ezzor Date Exhibition. Organized by the Agriculture Directorate i»»»

Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) fined four banks a total of PLN 147.09 mln for contract clauses that allowed them to change terms unilaterally and introduce or raise fees. The challenged provisions covered bank accounts, payment and credit cards, loans and mortgages. »»»

Alcohol consumption and related health burdens have declined in Poland in recent years, following a period when alcohol-related harm was rising. The author supports measures such as higher excise taxes and restrictions on late-night sales, noting that behavioral risks still cost Poles substantially»»»

Eight Polish publishers have joined to create Novelist, a subscription platform for audiobooks and e-books, aiming to offer a local alternative to global services. The company says it focuses on curated recommendations from writers, musicians and other cultural figures rather than overwhelming user»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s state-operated postal service has resumed parcel deliveries between provinces and reopened international shipping routes, expanded its network and developed financial and digital services as it seeks to reconnect with customers and overseas markets. Syrian Post’s director general,»»»

New York: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to working with the United Nations system and all partners to accelerate the implementation of the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries (2022-2031), describing it as a global roadmap and an international platform for achie»»»

Geneva: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in the opening session of the Geneva Peace Forum on Monday. In his inaugural remarks, HE Al Khulaifi noted the importance of rules and standards governing mediation for peac»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage on Monday called Ukraine one of the most corrupt countries in the world. "Look, you know, this is one of the most corrupt countries on Earth. All right, we know that. I've been very, very worried about where some of our money has gone... Zelens»»»

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says decades of investment have strengthened energy security Dubai: Saudi Arabia is planning to double the capacity of its strategic East-West oil pipeline to 10 million barrels a day within two to three years, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Monday. »»»

Bulgarian MEP Ivaylo Valchev (There Is Such a People/European Conservatives and Reformists Group) has sent a letter to the European External Action Service (EEAS) concerning cases in which representatives of the Western Outlands Research Institute were denied entry to Serbia, the MEP’s office said »»»

Foster care in Razgrad Region, the challenges faced by foster parents, and opportunities to attract more people willing to open their homes and hearts to children at risk were the focus of a discussion held at the press club of the Bulgarian News Agency in Razgrad. The forum is part of a national i»»»

It was supposed to be a safe space for all the Karens and institutionally-backed wine moms who spend their days policing public discourse like it’s neighborhood Block Watch fodder. Instead, this year’s EU #Disinfo2026 confab in Lithuania turned into a bust. What happened was basically the equivalen»»»

Travel disruptions and safety warnings for Americans in Saudi Arabia The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert urging American citizens to exercise caution amid heightened security concerns in the Kingdom. In an alert issued on Monday, the mission warned that travellers could face »»»

Several prominent investors and strategists warn that enthusiasm for artificial intelligence may have created a stock market bubble, though they disagree about when it could burst and whether investors should still participate. Ray Dalio says rising borrowing costs and investors selling assets to r»»»

Retail price growth picked up slightly in September, interrupting its recent slowdown, but analysts say the data do not signal a sharp new wave of inflation. Prices across 17 product categories were up 1.9% y/y, compared with 1.7% in August. Food and nonalcoholic beverages rose 1.1%, still 0.8 perc»»»

LONDON: Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has withdrawn $661 million in investments from five Israeli banks, valued as of last June, as part of an ethical review of its holdings in the Israeli banking sector. The decision, announced on Monday, affects First International Bank of Israel, FIBI Holdings,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi attended the 25th WPC Energy Congress, which was opened in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, by the Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud»»»

A politician from Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has resigned from a leadership position in its youth organisation after posting a controversial map depicting parts of several European countries, including Hungary, as territory of a unified Germany. A ‘Greater Germany’ map »»»