Presidential candidate Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of the Vazrazhdane party, said Bulgaria's president must understand the national interest and have the character and backbone to defend it, regardless of whether Bulgaria's international partners and allies approve of the position. Meeting with sup»»»

Parents advised to discuss online safety with gaming children As our lives move increasingly online, new threats begin to emerge. Dubai Police, taking cognisance of the fact that young people are the most vulnerable to online predators, put out a warning on its social media channels. In these tweet»»»

“Zelensky’s decision to keep hitting Russian refineries despite repeated American requests left him exposed once Trump went directly to Moscow” to secure the ~5M ton diesel deal with Russia, geopolitical analyst Angelo Giuliano told Sputnik. “The public remark that Ukraine needs a new president who»»»

Cabinet accuses KP of ‘deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism’ ISLAMABAD The Pakistani president on Sunday declared a state of emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province bordering Afghanistan and suspended its government, which is led by imprisoned former Prime Mi»»»

Royal couple to support youth and community projects in Nottingham visit Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will on Thursday carry out their first joint engagement since returning to live in the UK in August, according to media reports. King Charles III's 42-year-old younger son and Meghan »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced that tickets for the UFC Fight Night in Doha this November are now on sale. In a social media announcement on Sunday, Visit Qatar said that the UFC fight between Jiří Procházka vs Navajo Stirling will be held on November 21, 2026, at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah A»»»

President Donald Trump has said the US could join Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against Yemen’s Houthis, signaling a potential reversal of his previous reluctance to intervene directly in the escalating conflict. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Saturday, Trump was asked whether US fo»»»

New York: New York's subway is known for being dirty, noisy and sometimes flooded, but that doesn't stop people from flocking to grab a seat, sign or other memorabilia at a unique annual auction. In south Brooklyn, shoppers hoping to get a slice of the city's transit service waited for hours to tra»»»

Fujairah Police announces new speed limit for Khorfakkan Road starting October 13 Motorists travelling between Fujairah and Khorfakkan have been urged to take note of a new speed limit coming into effect this week. From Tuesday, October 13, the speed limit on the Fujairah-Khorfakkan Road will be re»»»

Ministerial decision amends 1971 rules governing fees for Kuwaiti passports Dubai: Kuwait has raised the fee for issuing or renewing a Kuwaiti passport to KD100, according to a new ministerial decision published in the Official Gazette. The decision, issued by the Ministry of Interior, amends provi»»»

AMMAN: Jordan’s stock market rally is built on economic fundamentals rather than speculative inflows, the head of the country’s securities regulator has said, as the Amman Stock Exchange recorded a 38 percent gain, ranking first among Arab bourses by index performance in 2025. “It’s proven that it’»»»

ALHKOBAR: Good tacos should leave you wanting another bite, but at 3 Tacos in Alkhobar, that feeling comes partly from the flavor and partly from the portion size. The Saudi taco spot offers a compact menu built around chicken, beef and seafood fillings, with a choice of individual tacos or sharing»»»

PM and CM Vijay take inaugural ride as major road, rail and port projects are launched Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a new stretch of Chennai Metro’s Phase II network, built at a reported cost of Rs 49 billion, marking a major expansion of public transport infrastructure»»»

60-day initiative allows eligible Yemeni workers to transfer to new employers with no fees Dubai: Saudi Arabia has waived outstanding work permit fees for eligible Yemeni workers under a new 60-day initiative allowing them to regularise their status and transfer to new employers, according to the Q»»»

Mumbai, India: For three decades, Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples and Mumbai's imperial-era Gateway of India. "My journey began as a concerned citizen," the 56-yea»»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria’s communications minister discussed steps to restore commercial services on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp with Meta’s regional president for the Middle East and Africa, as Damascus seeks to expand digital connectivity and support online businesses. Communications a»»»

Etihad advises passengers to check flight status due to dynamic changes Etihad Airways has extended flight cancellations between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until Tuesday, October 13, as regional disruption continues to affect air travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. UAE travellers »»»

From farmers to anti-corruption activists, how a small Delhi road becamesymbol of dissent Dubai: Built to measure time and track the heavens, Jantar Mantar has become a place where Indians seek to change the course of politics. For decades, a narrow stretch of road beside the nearly 300-year-old as»»»

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched a new specialised clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to support cancer patients who require repeated intravenous treatments. The clinic provides specialized assessment to determine the most appropriate method of care tailored to each patient’s »»»

Project includes new expressway along Street 8 with capacity for 4,000 vehicles per hour Abu Dhabi has announced plans to upgrade 13 kilometres of major roads in Mussafah, including a new expressway, two bridges linking the industrial area to Mohammed bin Zayed City and improvements to several junc»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said Kyiv was ready halt strikes Russian oil refineries if Moscow stopped attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump publicly urged him to stop targeting Russian refineries. Ukraine is ready to »»»

A wind turbine on a distant ridge still looks like old-fashioned physical infrastructure. So does a field of solar panels beside a highway. But increasingly, each is also part of a digital system that can be reached, monitored and sometimes controlled from somewhere else. That quiet change matters »»»

The clinic brings together oncology and vascular surgery expertise to ensure continuity of care and enhance the patient experience. Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched a new specialized clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to support cancer patients who require repeated intr»»»

YouTuber alleges police dragged him from bed, denied him access to lawyer, seized phones Dubai: YouTuber and political activist Dhruv Rathee, who was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, has alleged that he was “kidnapped” from hi»»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned on Sunday the attack launched by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in civilian fatalities and hundreds of injuries. "I am deeply shocked by and strongly condemn Saturday’s lethal attack »»»

JEDDAH: The UAE economy grew 0.4 percent in the first half of 2026 to 961.9 billion dirhams ($262 billion), with non-oil activities expanding 1.8 percent and accounting for 79.2 percent of gross domestic product, official data showed. The growth came despite a 2.1 percent year-on-year contraction i»»»

Washington, United States: The US Department of Justice is investigating five television networks after they briefly suspended their pool coverage of President Donald Trump, US media reported on Saturday. Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House last month for distributing what he»»»

Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, Indonesia: Marco Bezzecchi stormed to victory in Indonesia on Sunday as Jorge Martin was third to retake the lead from Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship. The Italian Bezzecchi, riding an Aprilia, made his move on pole-sitter Raul Fernand»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in cooperation with Microsoft Office, showcased the second cohort of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption Program, in a meeting for leaders and representatives of 17 government and semi-government entities, which addressed usage »»»

Isaac Herzog lauds injured pilot's courage, invites him to Jerusalem for recognition Israeli President Isaac Herzog has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage in helping save 174 people aboard a flydubai aircraft, calling him a hero of Israel, India and humanity. In a letter to»»»

Member of “Loyalty to Resistance” bloc, MP Hassan Fadlallah, emphasized that the goal of the housing program launched by Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to alleviate the displacement crisis as much as possible. He stated that this decision will be implemented, fulfilling a promise»»»

GENEVA: At least 109 migrants died, including 15 children, and some 116 went missing when a boat sank off the shores of Djibouti overnight on October 8-9, a UN agency said Sunday. Survivors said the vessel — which was carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen — capsized north of the Djibouti town »»»

Saudi Arabia vowed to retaliate against Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Sunday after a strike on Riyadh’s international airport killed a dozen people and wounded more than 300, marking the kingdom's deadliest strike in a decade. The deadliest strike on Saudi soil in more than a decade killed 12 people at »»»

Bulgarian backpack manufacturer Tashev has spent 30 years building its reputation for durability by keeping production in Pleven, repairing damaged products instead of offering discounts, and refusing to compromise on materials or workmanship. The company’s approach echoes a message delivered by ou»»»

A major energy deal reached on Friday to export Russian diesel to the US and global markets, potentially easing an international fuel shortage, is an “immediate win” for both US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Craig Pasta Jardula, host of the daily call-in show “Drive T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced the launch of two new programs in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media. This initiative aligns with the college's efforts to keep pace with digital transformation requirements and labor m»»»

The forum aims to develop agile leaders who can anticipate opportunities and drive change Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum will open on Tuesday at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together 1,000 government and private sector leaders to discuss Dubai’s future priorities and leadersh»»»

RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings affirmed Egypt’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at “B/B” with a stable outlook, citing policy measures that helped contain the economic fallout from regional conflict and a recovery in foreign-exchange buffers. Foreign portfolio outflows reached $9.5 billio»»»

Beni, DR Congo: For years, Alex Olela fought Ebola from the front lines, treating patients during five outbreaks of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Then, in a cruel twist, the doctor found himself on the other side of the battle -- not as a caregiver, but as a pati»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US billionaire Elon Musk agreed on Sunday with US President Donald Trump's opinion on Vladimir Zelensky, saying that Ukraine needs to find a new leader. "I agree, time for Ukraine to get a new leader," Musk wrote on X. Elon Musk said that he believes that Vladimir Zelensky “has g»»»

Lebanese authorities arrested two suspected Hezbollah members accused of secretly transporting half-a-ton of explosives, a judicial source confirmed to AFP. According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the two men were caught Thursday afternoon at a security checkpoint in Dahr al-B»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump about Iran's position on a possible Mideast peace deal, the Kremlin said. The Kremlin said Tehran's stance was relayed in a phone call held between the two leaders on Friday. It did not say how Trump responded, nor elaborate on Iran's position.»»»

The deadliest strike on Saudi soil in more than a decade killed 12 people at Riyadh's international airport and wounded hundreds, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to vow on Sunday a decisive response against Yemen's Houthis. The coalition blamed the Iran-backed group for the strike on King Khalid »»»

New federal authority plans AI ambassadors and smarter firefighting tools with agentic AI Dubai: The UAE is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to make firefighting and disaster response faster and safter, helping save lives and protect property, according to two top officials. At the heart of »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index remained firmly in optimistic territory at 56.6 in September, despite a marginal decline from the previous month, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, the index eased by 0.1 points from August’»»»

Brasília: The campaign of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused tech giant Meta of election interference on Saturday after his social media content was allegedly blocked on the company's platforms. The leftist leader is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in the October 25 runoff,»»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday told reporters that Ukraine should "get a new president", adding that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky had disobeyed his orders not to strike Russian refineries. This comes after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and as Moscow's s»»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria held a consultative workshop in Damascus on Sunday to develop a national approach to combating hate speech, bringing together relevant national institutions and experts from the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria to discuss priorities, coordination a»»»

New exemptions cover 29 industrial property services, with existing fees reaching Dh9,000 Dubai: Student inventors and People of Determination in the UAE can now register and protect their inventions without paying fees for a range of industrial property services, under a new Cabinet resolution tha»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned that any vessel defying its instructions and attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via unauthorized routes risks a fiery fate, after a giant oil tanker reportedly exploded upon striking a sea mine in a designated high-risk area. In a state»»»