Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis expects Bulgaria and Czechia to increase bilateral business and develop joint projects, he said at a Bulgarian-Czech business forum in Sofia on Wednesday. He noted that Czech companies are export-oriented and that it is important for conditions to be created for bu»»»

Congress ACI will bring tech leaders, investors, academics and creators together on Sep 20 How can artificial intelligence better understand Arabic? How can Arabic books, films and games become valuable intellectual property? And what investment is needed to turn creative ideas into sustainable bus»»»

The second day of a general parliamentary debate session witnessed renewed verbal clashes between lawmakers from Hezbollah and political rivals. “Go check what the Israelis said about Ali al-Taher. Shame on you,” MP Ihab Hamadeh of Hezbollah told his political foes, prompting MP Waddah Sadek to say»»»

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Gaza authorities said Wednesday that at least 20 people including five children had died and dozens more were missing after an apartment building collapsed from damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. The six-storey building, which had four apartments per fl»»»

Police are now trying to establish whose body was recovered from a canal in 2014 A woman believed to have been murdered 12 years ago — a case that led to the arrest of her husband and members of his family — has been found alive in a neighbouring Indian state. The extraordinary discovery has reopen»»»

Economy Ministry also unveils UAE Grand Tour platform offering 14 day trips Dubai: The UAE has launched its first unified national tourism brand, “Visit UAE”, bringing the seven emirates under a single federal tourism identity as the country seeks to strengthen its global appeal, attract more inter»»»

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To help cut energy costs, save water, reduce carbon emissions and improve indoor comfort Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched a new Existing Buildings Greening Guide across the emirate, giving building owners, operators and investors a practical roadmap to make their properties more sustainable a»»»

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YEKATERINBURG (Sputnik) - Russia does not intend to attack Europe, but if it attacks Russia, the war will be short, as Russian President Vladimir Putin warned, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. "I would like to emphasize that we have no interest in engaging in this [attackin»»»

GERB-UDF will alert competent EU and international institutions and organizations regarding government pressure on the National Audit Office. "We will refer the matter to the competent European and national institutions regarding possible political pressure from the executive branch and an attempt »»»

An “Innovations in Vineyards” demonstration day was held at the Agricultural University of Plovdiv’s experimental farm in Brestnik on Wednesday. Participants saw innovative specialized machinery and practical demonstrations by leading Bulgarian and international companies. Welcoming participants, U»»»

Asgar Ali met Modi on September 8, raising his long-running dispute over Navghar land An 81-year-old former schoolmate of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received relief in a long-running land dispute in Maharashtra’s Mira-Bhayandar, days after meeting the Prime Minister and seeking his int»»»

Hungary is offering special public transport discounts during this year’s European Mobility Week, including free bicycle transport on intercity trains and nationwide travel for just HUF 999 on Car-Free Day. Free bicycle transport for a week Dávid Vitézy, Minister for Transport and Investment, annou»»»

Officers from the Vidin Border Police Directorate and Romanian border police officers have detained 12 migrants who were hiding in a truck, Border Police reported Wednesday. On September 14, at approximately 4:00 a.m., a Turkish truck driven by a 36-year-old Turkish citizen arrived at the Vidin bor»»»

Israel's defense minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before Israel resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Israel Katz, who is known for outspoken remarks, was responding to criticism from another right-wing contender ahead of October 27 »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Trump's tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have push»»»

Inflation in the United Kingdom rose to a five-month high as the aftershocks of the Iran war continued to ratchet up fuel prices, official figures showed Wednesday, an increase that will pressure the Bank of England to hike interest rates again over coming months. The Office for National Statistics»»»

Pharaonic, Greek and Roman pieces were unearthed in illegal dig, police say Dubai: Egyptian police have arrested a suspected antiquities dealer in Minya after seizing 151 artefacts allegedly unearthed during illegal excavations in a mountainous area and intended for sale, the Interior Ministry said»»»

Tathmeer and SPARK launch MENA’s first integrated Agri-Tech Innovation Centre Sharjah: A new agricultural technology centre in Sharjah will allow farmers and technology companies to test AI, vertical farming, hydroponics and other smart-farming solutions under real operating conditions before they »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Three people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash when a US news helicopter covering a deadly bus accident came down in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Media in the city had scrambled to cover an incident in which an SUV ploughed into a bus in the Chatsworth area, northwest »»»

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) confirmed an outbreak of smallpox in sheep and goats at a livestock farm in the village of Vaksevo, Nevestino Municipality, Kyustendil Region, the Agency announced. The farmer reported the case to the competent authorities after he noticed the appearance of c»»»

In January—August 2026, at least 6,009 individual residential buildings with a total floor area of 822,900 square meters were commissioned in Kyrgyzstan. Total investment in their construction reached 26,212.7 billion soms. Housing commissioning declined by 0.7 percent compared with the first eight»»»

President Joseph Aoun told AFP that Lebanon wants a new force, from Europe or elsewhere, to avoid a security "vacuum" in the south when U.N. peacekeepers leave at the end of the year. "What matters is that there is no vacuum," he told AFP in an interview on Tuesday. He added that any new force for »»»

An Israeli force on Wednesday made an incursion into the southern town of Halta, where it blew up the house of the resident Abdallah Hatem Abdel-Al and kidnapped a resident. The area had earlier been targeted by three Israeli artillery shells.»»»

Czech company Aero Vodochody Aerospace (AERO Vodochody, AERO) intends to expand its cooperation with Bulgaria in the fields of combat aviation and the defence industry, the company said on Wednesday. Representatives of AERO are part of the business delegation led by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babi»»»

Strasbourg, France: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the bloc would propose an emergency tool for countries to better deal with mass migration movements following the deadly rush to the Spanish territory of Ceuta. Addressing EU lawmakers in Strasbourg, the European Commission preside»»»

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Officers from the Northern Railway Customs’ unit for combating drug trafficking, together with employees of the Interior Ministry’s anti-drug service, have disrupted a channel for the illegal import of the synthetic drug mephedrone into Kyrgyzstan. As part of joint operational and investigative mea»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan imposed a temporary ban on the import of certain types of construction materials into Kyrgyzstan. The decision was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The temporary ban will remain in effect for six months. The measure is aimed at protecting domesti»»»

Hungary’s long-running Volánbusz investigation has taken a major new turn after authorities brought in billionaire businessman Dániel Jellinek and former state asset manager Norbert Szivek for questioning. The Central Investigative Prosecutor’s Office (KNYF) said investigators carried out searches »»»

Doha, Qatar: From beachside activities and creative workshops to racing-track events, indoor fitness classes and family-friendly experiences, there is plenty happening in and around Doha. Whether you’re looking for an active day out or a new experience to enjoy with family, there’s something for ev»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's government unveiled plans on Wednesday to significantly boost investment on innovation and technology as it aims to align the financial hub with mainland China's development goals. City leader John Lee made the announcement as he unveiled Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan, out»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her 2026 State of the Union address on Wednesday to propose a new form of association between the EU and Canada, alongside measures on competitiveness, security, artificial intelligence, climate resilience and migration. Speaking to the Europe»»»

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RISING FUEL PRICES Fuel prices continue to rise, with diesel becoming EUR 0.03 cents more expensive and petrol increasing by EUR. 0.01 cent as of Wednesday morning, Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov, deputy chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters, said on b»»»

"Over these ten-plus years, our level of independence in oil and gas equipment from imported supplies has risen from around 43% domestic solutions to nearly 80% by the end of last year," Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov announced. Under the national project for the sector, Rus»»»

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President Joseph Aoun told AFP that Lebanon wants a new force, from Europe or elsewhere, to avoid a security "vacuum" in the south when U.N. peacekeepers leave at the end of the year. "What matters is that there is no vacuum," he told AFP in an interview on Tuesday. He added that any new force for »»»

The European Commission has proposed new rules aimed at tackling Europe’s housing crisis, giving cities a clearer framework for restricting short-term rentals and investment-driven property use. However, the proposal would not introduce an automatic Airbnb ban. Decisions on restrictions would remai»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in the first Central Asia—Republic of Korea Summit during his visit to Korea, the presidential press service reported. He described Korea as a reliable partner for Central Asia and said that the high level of political trust should be transformed into»»»

US-China rivalry turns AI governance into the new battleground for global power WHAT IF, in the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) gains control over nuclear weapons and trigger a conflict between nuclear-armed powers? The nightmare scenario, painted by Elon Musk, the tech billiona»»»

DOHA: Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani has highlighted the vital role of sport, particularly for women and girls, in promoting social development across the Global South. Sheikha Hind made the remarks during a high-level dialogue at Wilton Park in the United »»»

The Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal, weapons that prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in Gaza that the Biden administration paused their delivery two years ago. The $2.8 billion package inc»»»

La Guaira, Venezuela: Schools in Venezuela's quake-scarred coastal state of La Guaira were deserted on Tuesday, a day after the start of the new school year, with many parents opting to keep children home for fear of further deadly tremors. La Guaira, home to a popular resort of the same name north»»»

At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on Yemen's Houthi rebels — only to see them grow even stronger. Now, as the Iran-backed Houthis advance on a key maritime chokepoint and strike S»»»

Beijing’s new waterway boosts ASEAN trade and inland ‘river-rail-sea’ corridor China on Wednesday opened the Pinglu Canal, a landmark waterway designed to give the country's vast southwestern hinterland a direct route to the sea and strengthen trade with Southeast Asia. The 134.2-km canal runs from»»»

Democracy in the US has fallen to its lowest levels in 50 years as a wider global decline weakens the rule of law and raises the risk of conflict, according to a new study.The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) said on Tuesday that nearly half of the»»»