The resumption of contacts between Washington and Tehran in early February 2026 has reopened a narrow diplomatic corridor that many observers had already written off. The first indirect round in Muscat, mediated by Oman, produced the kind of cautious, mutually face-saving language that usually sign»»»

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) has become an honorary member of the International Community of Academies (Koinon), BAS said. The Koinon initiative carries on the legacy of the late philanthropist Panagiotis Aristofron, who bequeathed his estate to the creation of an international organizat»»»

For Spotlight, François Picard welcomes Carl Henrik Knutsen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Oslo. For many years, he has studied the fragility and resilience of democratic institutions. The shockwaves caused by the Epstein files have struck a nerve in Norway. One of the Nordic »»»

Marrakesh, Morocco: The State of Qatar represented in the Ministry of Labour participated in the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, which was held today in Marrakesh in the Kingdom of Morocco. A host of representatives from the International Labour Organization (ILO), governm»»»

BELGRADE - In a letter to representatives of the international community, the head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic warned on Wednesday of an attempt by Pristina to thwart the work of the Serbian University of Pristina, which is temporarily based in Kosovska Mitro»»»

When people talk about the threat of nuclear war, American popular culture inevitably creeps in. More than in almost any other field, the language, imagery and mythology surrounding nuclear apocalypse were created in the United States. Along with the weapons themselves. One immediately thinks of Bi»»»

Exactly 19 years ago on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin took the podium at the Munich Security Conference and demolished the myths and falsehoods underpinning the American-led world order. Did anyone heed his warning? To Russia, the “rules-based international order” has always been shorth»»»

BELGRADE - In a letter to representatives of the international community, the head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic warned on Wednesday of an attempt by Pristina to thwart the work of the Serbian University of Pristina, which is temporarily based in Kosovska Mitro»»»

Moral scandals have long shaped Western politics, but for decades they functioned as tests of institutional strength and the credibility of ethical discourse. Leaders from Richard Nixon to Bill Clinton, alongside prime ministers and ministers across France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, and the United Ki»»»

When clocks struck nine across Tehran on Tuesday, the night skies filled with sound in celebration of the 47th year of the Iranian revolution. We listened from our hotel balcony as chants of "God is greatest" rose from rooftops and roared from windows. Fireworks flared in a kaleidoscope of brillian»»»

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright will meet in Venezuela with interim President and Hydrocarbons Minister Delcy Rodriguez and executives from oil companies, including Chevron and Spain-based Repsol. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department appr»»»

The leaders of Türkiye and Greece voiced their desire to resolve longstanding maritime disputes hobbling ties during discussions in Ankara on Wednesday, as the NATO allies and historic rivals try to build on warming relations. The neighbors have been at odds over a range of issues for decades, prim»»»

US federal prosecutors have failed to secure an indictment against six members of Congress who published a video last year encouraging US troops to disobey orders they deem illegal. A grand jury declined to indict the Democratic lawmakers on charges of seditious conspiracy in the case pursued by th»»»

Albania’s Parliamentary Committee on Territorial Reform returned to normal proceedings on Wednesday after several weeks of boycott by opposition lawmakers, signaling a temporary easing of tensions inside the legislature. Just a day earlier, opposition MP Luçiano Boçi and other lawmakers had joined »»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari met on Wednesday with HE Political Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Thessalia Salina Shambos, who is visiting the country. D»»»

President Iliana Iotova on Wednesday nominated Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov as candidate for caretaker prime minister, the President’s press office announced. On Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Iotova will meet with Gurov at the President’s Administration to formally task him »»»

Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin has named the army agent known as Stakeknife, Freddie Scappaticci, in the Dáil (Irish parliament). Martin named the west Belfast man, who died in 2023, during a Dáil debate on the report of Operation Kenova. The final report of an investigation into h»»»

Vazrazhdane Party leader Kostadin Kostadinov Wednesday commented that President Iliana Iotova's choice of caretaker prime minister is actually the choice of her predecessor Rumen Radev. Earlier in the day, the head of State nominated Bulgarian National Bank Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov for the offi»»»

Through debates with members of parliament, educational meetings, and online surveys, non-governmental organizations will engage citizens in the country’s political processes and work to restore their understanding that voting is important. The activities are part of the Cast Your Vote national cam»»»

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met on Wednesday in Doha with Mohammad Darwish, head of Hamas’s Leadership Council, and a senior delegation from the movement to discuss the latest political developments in the region and the ongoing aggression against the Gaza S»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has imposed a suspensory veto on amendments to the Election Code that limit to 20 the number of voting sections in any country which is not an EU Member State, not counting the voting sections at Bulgarian embassies and consulates, the head of State's Press Secreta»»»

A brawl erupted in Türkiye’s parliament on Wednesday after lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of a controversial figure to the Justice Ministry in a Cabinet reshuffle. Opposition legislators tried to block Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek, who Presi»»»

The US has cleared the way for American companies to supply equipment and services needed to restore Venezuela's ailing oil and gas infrastructure, in the most substantial expansion of sanctions relief since Washington seized control of the country's energy sector. »»»

The US has cleared the way for American companies to supply equipment and services needed to restore Venezuela's ailing oil and gas infrastructure, in the most substantial expansion of sanctions relief since Washington seized control of the country's energy sector. »»»

The US has cleared the way for American companies to supply equipment and services needed to restore Venezuela's ailing oil and gas infrastructure, in the most substantial expansion of sanctions relief since Washington seized control of the country's energy sector. »»»

In a major escalation of internet censorship the internet and communication watchdog Roskomnadzor officially began restricting access to Telegram messenger in Russia on February 10, The Bell reported citing anecdotal evidence later confirmed to RBC business portal by the watchdog itself. »»»

President Iliana Yotova has vetoed amendments to the Electoral Code that sought to restrict the number of polling stations for Bulgarians living outside the European Union. The changes, passed by parliament on February 5, 2026, were returned to the National Assembly for further discussion, with Yot»»»

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unveiled a three-pronged political and legal strategy to nullify what he described as Israeli recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning that such a move threatens Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Moham»»»

BELGRADE - The indictment against former leaders of the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army" - Hasim Taci, Kadri Veseli, Redzep Selimi and Jakup Krasnici - is based on a joint criminal enterprise, says the chair of the Serbian parliamentary committee on defence and interior affairs, Milovan Drecun, a»»»

Vice President Iliana Yotova’s decision to nominate Bulgarian National Bank Deputy Governor Andrey Gyurov as acting prime minister triggered immediate and sharply divided reactions across the political spectrum. Parties in parliament alternately described the move as the only realistic option and a»»»

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning Deputy Floor Leader Iskra Mihaylova-Koparova told journalists in the corridors of Parliament on Wednesday that President Iliana Iotova had made her decision and nominated Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov for caretaker »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Leadership Congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Victory 11-02-2026 16:04 PM A Saudi official sta»»»

There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday that unfair elections await Bulgaria. He was commenting on the decision of President Iliana Iotova to nominate Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov as candidate for caretaker»»»

The old architecture of international security — built on strict controls over both conventional and non-conventional weapons — "has effectively become a thing of the past,” said political analyst Alexander Asafov, a member of the Russian Public Chamber, commenting Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s »»»

The Bulgarian Navy has successfully met the targets set for personnel training and planned exercises, the Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, said here on Wednesday. He presented the main conclusions of an analysis of the state of the armed service component in 2025. The analysis concluded»»»

Individuals suspected of organizing mass unrest, including Emilbek Uzakbaev, Kurmanbek Dyikanbaev, and Bekbolot Talgarbekov, have been detained. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, a message circulated online and in the media claiming that «75 citizens addressed President S»»»

The US is considering seizing tankers carrying Iranian oil in a bid to push Tehran toward a deal on its nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing American officials. Washington has long accused Iran of seeking nuclear weapons, while Tehran has maintained that its program is stri»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russia and the United States are discussing differences between a potential new arms control agreement and the previous New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday. "The START treaty is an important part of [the nuclear non-pr»»»

Libya granted several foreign companies new oil exploration and production licenses for the first time in 17 years on Wednesday, after more than a decade of political instability. The hydrocarbon-rich country is seeking to draw major global energy companies back, while boosting daily oil production»»»

Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) Floor Leader Hairi Sadakov told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday that Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov is the most distant from the current political model and that his party expects real action and tangible effects. Earlier on »»»

France dropped to a historic low in a global corruption index released Tuesday in the wake of high-profile scandals involving former president Nicolas Sarkozy, far-right leader Marine Le Pen and a government cover-up of wrongdoing at the Perrier mineral water company. France dropped on Tuesday to a»»»

Opposition to a deal that would allow U.S. companies access to critical minerals in Congo is growing after Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi returned from the U.S. minerals summit last week — with praises from U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. lawmakers. Tshisekedi has offered U.S. companies ac»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. Following the meeting, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohann»»»

Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov will participate in a meeting of the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) and in a meeting of NATO defence ministers, to be held on February 11 and 12, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, the Defence Ministry’s press centre said on Wednesday. During t»»»

President Iliana Yotova has formally nominated Andrey Gyurov, Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), as Bulgaria’s caretaker Prime Minister. The handover of the caretaker government mandate is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m., when Yotova will meet Gyurov at the pre»»»

Australia is demanding criminal charges over a 2024 Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven people, including an Australian aid worker, the country's prime minister said Wednesday in a case that has drawn sweeping condemnation and strained relations between the two countries. P»»»

Inflation in crisis-prone Argentina accelerated more than expected and for a fifth straight month in January, the country's statistics agency said Tuesday, a closely watched report whose outdated methodology in recent days stoked political turmoil and created a headache for libertarian President Ja»»»

Dual citizenship — being a citizen of two or more countries — has always been a hit with travellers, expats, and big dreamers. Even George Clooney jumped on it, grabbing French citizenship for him and his family right before 2025 wrapped up. Having extra passports can be your getaway car when thing»»»

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) has sent official letters to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), referring the two institutions to the latest amendments to Bulgaria’s Election Code, the parliament»»»

Wednesday's media is dominated by developments in the case of two triple murders, linked to an environmental group (the Petrohan case) and the run-up to the appointment of a caretaker cabinet. THE PETROHAN CASE Here is a summary of the most recent disclosures in relation to the case: 24 Chasa: 51-o»»»