GERB leader Boyko Borissov on Sunday presented a shadow cabinet formed by the party. The new entity was unveiled at a meeting of GERB's New Minds Political Academy in Kyustendil. It comprises 96 people, including young people from different parts of the country, assigned to the portfolios of the cu»»»

Ningbo, China: World number one Elena Rybakina won her fourth title of an outstanding season with a ruthless straight-sets victory over Leylah Fernandez in the Ningbo Open final on Sunday. The top seed and defending champion cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win in 73 minutes over the world number 30 from Cana»»»

Thousands marched against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv on Saturday – just three days before Israel's general election – demanding accountability for the failure to prevent a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which led to the war in Gaza.   Thousa»»»

Brazilians are set on Sunday to choose between leftist incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in the runoff vote of a deeply polarizing presidential election, and one which will determine whether the US significantly expands its growing influence in L»»»

A potential Democratic investigation into the Trump administration’s diesel deal with Russia could disrupt fuel supplies to the United States, political analyst and US Republican Party member Dr. Mac Sharkawy tells Sputnik. While a congressional inquiry is not an economic sanction per se, it can st»»»

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces re-election this week, is drawing criticism from economists and political rivals after suggesting Israel could use cryptocurrency to help shield its economy from potential international sanctions. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 10 on Fr»»»

At least 1,300 people were arrested on the sidelines of Saturday's protests across France and at least 50 officers and three protesters were hurt, the interior ministry said Sunday. The arrests occurred as clashes broke out on the margins of largely calm demonstrations in major cities over the»»»

A shooter suspected of killing one person and wounding five others on Friday in the town of Trappes, near Paris, has had his police custody suspended for a 48-hour psychiatric observation, anti-terror prosecutors said Sunday. The 39-year-old man is believed to have had racist motivations behind the»»»

Doha Qatar: A Ministry of Transport workshop on the Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy and Action Plan 2027–2037 has concluded, in attendance of numerous representatives from relevant entities and key stakeholders. The Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy & Action Plan 2027–2037 i»»»

Man booked after protesting iPhone 18 Pro tax at Kerala airport. Here are the rules Dubai: Travellers bringing new mobile phones into India from abroad may face questions from Customs officials over whether the devices qualify as personal effects or are subject to customs duty. The issue came into »»»

At noon, voter turnout across the country stood at 5.8%, with a total of 385,092 people having cast their ballots, Central Election Commission (CEC) spokesperson Stoyanka Balova told reporters at the commission’s second briefing on the presidential and vice-presidential election. The highest turnou»»»

DOHA The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) outlined the priorities of the ninth World Investment Forum at an opening press conference on Sunday, ahead of the event in Doha from October 25 to 27 under the theme 'Investing in the Future'. The press conference highlighted the forum's key themes»»»

European leaders have only themselves to blame for growing unrest and economic problems across the continent, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. He pointed to mounting public debt, large budget deficits, and declining industrial production, calling the situation dramatic for many European econo»»»

PARIS: Police arrested 1,314 people in weekend protests across France, the interior ministry said Sunday, adding that 53 officers were hurt in clashes. The arrests occurred as violence broke out on the margins of mass demonstrations in major cities on Saturday over the high cost of living. It was t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: At least one Palestinian martyred and others injured in an Israeli airstrike north of Khan Younis 25-10-2026 13:06 PM Latest News Urg»»»

Doha,, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) outlined the priorities of the ninth World Investment Forum at an opening press conference on Sunday, ahead of the event in Doha from October 25 to 27 under the theme "Investing in the Future." The press conference highlighted the forum»»»

HAMOUD, Jordan: When gunmen began opening fire on a church in Jordan, Sahar Al-Halsa hid behind a pillar as she heard the shooting and people screamed in panic during a funeral service for her cousin’s daughter. When she rushed outside in the chaos, she said she spotted the assailants and another c»»»

ADNOC announces AED 60 billion boost for local manufacturing sector Abu Dhabi: ADNOC wants UAE factories to make around 200 more products and a range of critical spare parts. The announcement came from Omar Abdulla Alnuaimi, Group Chief of ADNOC's Commercial & In-Country Value Exectuive Function at»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said he voted to ensure that "we have a presidential institution that acts responsibly and that national interest is an imperative for all institutions". Radev spoke to reporters after casting his ballot at the Vocational School of Transportation Systems in Sofia. "In the»»»

Interior Ministry: 37,618 expatriates are undergoing legal proceedings across Saudi Arabia Dubai: Saudi Arabia deported 7,934 people in one week and arrested more than 13,900 others for violating residency, labour and border security regulations, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The »»»

ADNOC announces AED 60 billion boost for local manufacturing sector Abu Dhabi: ADNOC wants UAE factories to make around 200 more products and a range of critical spare parts. The announcement came from Omar Abdulla Alnuaimi, Group Chief of ADNOC's Commercial & In-Country Value Exectuive Function at»»»

Head of State and presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said: "I voted for Bulgaria." Iotova talked to journalists after casting her ballot at the John Atanasov Vocational School of Electronics in Sofia. "I voted because I believe Bulgaria will move forward. I firmly believe that we need peace, stab»»»

International arrivals reached 75.7 million, whilst intra-GCC travel rose to 20.1 million Dubai: Tourism revenue across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) rose 9.7 per cent to $131.9 billion in 2025, as the region welcomed more international visitors, expanded its hotel capacity and recorded growth»»»

Hezbollah has once again informed Speaker Nabih Berri that it will not intervene this time in support of Iran if war breaks out, which Berri has conveyed to President Joseph Aoun, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper reported. Furthermore, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh was "candid" with a »»»

Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday protesting the rising cost of living and a lack of government resources for essential services like schools. While demonstrations in Paris started peacefully they ended with a heavy security response, with almost 1,000 arrested across the coun»»»

There were some clashes on Saturday, mainly in major cities and as demonstrations came to an end. French authorities say police made nearly 1,000 arrests nationwide. Here’s a report from our sister channel, France 2.»»»

After casting his ballot in the country’s presidential and vice-presidential election, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev told the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) that he voted for a secure and stable Bulgaria in Europe. Terziev said he expects courage from the next president, as he believes courage is somethi»»»

Washington, United States: Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of current leader Donald Trump at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Democrats are attempting to wrest back control of one or both»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced that admissions for the Fall 2027 semester are now open, inviting prospective students from Qatar and around the world to pursue their academic and professional ambitions at Qatar’s first applied university. Applicants »»»

Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef warns delayed pay and labour unrest could harm Kuwait's reputation Kuwait: Kuwait's Interior Minister has urged employers to pay all workers on time, regardless of nationality, warning that unpaid wages can drive employees to protest and damage the country's international rep»»»

Sydney, Australia: Western Sydney International Airport officially launched passenger operations on Sunday, with Jetstar flight JQ362 departing for the Gold Coast as the airport's first commercial passenger flight. The fully booked inaugural flight opened for check-in at 8am local time and took off»»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that a potential resumption of war with Israel and the United States would not change his country's positions. The remarks come amid mounting US and Israeli threats of renewed attacks on Iran, as President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washin»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian company Nordgold is interested in expanding its gold mining operations in Burkina Faso, Russian Ambassador to Burkina Faso Igor Martynov said in an interview with Sputnik ahead of the Russia-Africa summit. "The Russian economic operator Nordgold is active in the country a»»»

Divorces among Emirati couples rose 18.3% over the same period, reaching 427 cases in 2025 Dubai: Marriages between Emirati men and women in Dubai rose 47.5 per cent between 2022 and 2025, reaching their highest level in four years, while the number of recorded divorces increased at a considerably »»»

Presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane party leader Kostadin Kostadinov said he voted for a free and independent Bulgaria, "for a future for our country that we, Bulgarians, can determine ourselves." Kostadinov spoke to journalists after casting his ballot in the presidential election at the Stoyan»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One day of continued conflict could cost Ukraine nearly $480 million in 2027, Sputnik has calculated. In late September, Ukrainian Deputy Finance Minister Roman Yermolychev said that Ukraine’s Defense Ministry had estimated the country would need $175 billion for military spendin»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Canadian province of Alberta needs to move toward greater autonomy, but the process could take decades and likely entail economic challenges, Priest Dmitriy Grigoriev, rector of the Russian All Saints Orthodox Church in Calgary, Alberta, told RIA Novosti. "I lean toward t»»»

Damascus, Oct. 25 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company is dispatching 250 tanker trucks carrying diesel from Baniyas to Aleppo and Idlib provinces on Sunday as part of urgent measures to ease fuel shortages, while deliveries to other provinces continue, the Ministry of Energy said. Abdul Hamid Salla»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) is preparing to launch a new service allowing residents to update the photos on their ID cards through approved photography studios in the country. The Ministry has finalised the necessary technical preparations for the service and configured it within th»»»

France’s presidential hopefuls are turning burning streets, smashed storefronts, and accusations of police brutality into campaign ammunition, RT’s Oumaima Ichchar has reported. While right-wing firebrand and potential front runner Marine Le Pen blames collapsing state authority, her left-wing riva»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Commemorates Martyrs in Nabatieh as Former Minister Bayram Declares Resistance’s Role in Any Solution Non-Negotiable 25-10-2026 1»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between Russia and Norway have deteriorated in recent years as a result of hostile course taken by Oslo, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "Given the deterioration of bilateral relations in recent years and Oslo's hostile stance toward Moscow, preserving our »»»

Tokyo: Former world number one Naomi Osaka cast doubt on her future Sunday saying she would consider quitting tennis if her three-year-old daughter asked her to. The four-time Grand Slam champion from Japan took 15 months away from the sport after the birth of her daughter Shai, before returning in»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 345 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr (Center) battlegroup over the past 24 hours, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to more t»»»

QUNEITRA: Israeli forces detained three people during an incursion into northern Quneitra countryside on Saturday, according to the Syrian Arab Republic’s state news agency SANA, as Damascus renewed calls for international action to halt Israeli operations on its territory. A force comprising sever»»»

London, Oct. 25 (SANA) Amnesty International has called for Israel to be held accountable for violations of international law, saying it continues to carry out military attacks on Syria and has committed unlawful acts against civilians in the region. Erika Guevara Rosas, the organization’s senior d»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia ranked first among Gulf Cooperation Council states and 12th globally among 55 pension systems in the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index, with its overall score rising to 73.2 out of 100 from 67.6 in 2025. The Kingdom has advanced 15 places since 2022, moving from 27t»»»

ROME Personnel from the Ministry of Interior and the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) participated in a field immersion programme in Rome, Italy, aimed at exchanging specialised security expertise and strengthening international cooperation in securing major sporting events. The programme was org»»»

Firms with annual revenue of Dh50m or more must get approved service provider by Oct. 30 Dubai: UAE businesses with annual revenues of Dh50 million or more have until Friday, October 30, to appoint an accredited e-invoicing service provider or risk monthly administrative penalties of Dh5,000, the F»»»

The fifth-highest jackpot in the history of the Ötöslottó was won at Saturday's draw: one lucky player became 5.19 billion forints richer, Szerencsejáték Zrt. announced to MTI on Saturday evening. According to the statement, the winning ticket — the second jackpot-winning entry of the year — featur»»»