The Council of Ministers hosted a press conference dedicated to corruption in Bulgaria. Several key figures from the cabinet spoke at the event on Friday. Prime Minister Rumen Radev reported that as part of a comprehensive anti-corruption drive, high-profile and potentially flawed public procuremen»»»

Under the new partnership, Karpaten Turism customers can access financing for periods ranging from 4 to 60 months, depending on the purchase value and applicable terms. For amounts of up to RON 4,000, the cost can be split into 4 equal instalments, offering greater flexibility in budget planning an»»»

Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that a hostile force advanced before noon today toward the outskirts of the town of Deir Mimas, near a newly established position set up by the Lebanese Army at the town’s edge. The Lebanese Army sent reinforcements from its position in Bourj El Mlouk toward the ne»»»

Hungary’s government says it will terminate the country’s 35-year motorway concession, launch criminal complaints and seek to return the operation of much of the motorway network to the state. The government argues that the contract is legally questionable and places excessive financial risks on ta»»»

MP Hussein al-Hajj Hassan of Hezbollah on Friday warned against betting on “the weakness of Hezbollah and the Resistance.” “We would rather die than bow," he announced. He added that Hezbollah is counting on Iran’s confrontation against the U.S. in the region. “The equation of 'oil for oil' and 'ba»»»

Cadets will train in Europe and the US before progressing towards flydubai flight decks Dubai: flydubai is expanding the training pipeline for its future pilots through new partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy, giving cadets a route from initial training towards becoming »»»

The Education Ministry is proposing a package of measures to improve school discipline through earlier intervention, stronger individual support and a system of incentives and sanctions, Deputy Education Minister Tanya Pancheva told a news conference at the Ministry on Friday. The proposed model se»»»

Cash flow, governance and funding become harder to manage as SMEs expand Small and medium-sized enterprises play an important role in economic growth, employment and innovation. Across the UAE and the wider Middle East, many SMEs have been built by entrepreneurs who identified an opportunity, under»»»

Japan's central bank on Friday raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high. The Bank of Japan has been trying to normalize monetary policy after decades of keeping interest rates near or below zero to try to encourage more borrowing and spending to counter deflation and pu»»»

In an essay posted on 12 September, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on the AI industry to “pace the frontier” of artificial intelligence, arguing that it should deliberately slow down how quickly the most advanced AI systems become more capable. Within hours, Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, said he wou»»»

Sheikh Khaled chairs first council meeting to use agentic AI to analyse proposals Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired the council’s meeting, where an agentic AI platform was used for the fir»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Aoun, Salam Review South Lebanon Developments, Paris Talks and Upcoming UN Meetings 18-09-2026 15:12 PM President Joseph Aoun received Prim»»»

The deadly collapse of a multistory building in Gaza has drawn new attention to the hardships facing Palestinians there nearly a year after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas promised to kickstart reconstruction. But as talks faltered, plans for rebuilding stalled. Israel bars entry of almost all»»»

It's been a week since Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels stormed down the Red Sea coast, extending their reach to a key maritime chokepoint and threatening Saudi Arabia's oil exports. The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices. It al»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe From Archive: Ayatollah Sayyed Mojataba Khamenei Visits Pager Attacks Victims 18-09-2026 15:19 PM Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei visitin»»»

E-commerce and B2B model connects Korean cosmetics to UAE’s diverse market UAE-based Bellavest is developing a business model connecting South Korean cosmetics brands and manufacturers with consumers and businesses in the UAE, with the wider GCC and India forming part of its broader market strategy»»»

Victims were suspects’ mother, two sisters and two brothers, whose bodies found in well Dubai: Two brothers have been arrested after five members of their family, including their mother, two sisters and two brothers, were found dead in a deep well in Tehran, with reports citing financial disputes a»»»

The implementation period for the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the support programme created by the European Union (EU) for member states in response to the crisis caused by the Covid pandemic, has come to an end. Romania has so far received around EUR 13 billion of its revised EUR»»»

The Council of Ministers hosted a press conference dedicated to corruption in Bulgaria. Several key figures from the cabinet spoke at the event on Friday. Prime Minister Rumen Radev reported that as part of a comprehensive anti-corruption drive, high-profile and potentially flawed public procuremen»»»

Networking, expert insights and flexible study options for career-focused professionals For graduates and professionals ready for their next career step, advanced degrees and specialised qualifications can build the skills to progress, switch fields or take on leadership roles. Gulf News LevelUP br»»»

A severe contraction in foreign direct investment (FDI) and persistent high debt financing costs are exposing the fragility of Romania’s economic growth model, even as sovereign rating agencies maintain the country’s investment-grade floor. By Ovidiu Poșircă Official data from the National Bank of »»»

New York man says he showered and wore a new shirt before being dismissed A New York man’s first day at a new job lasted just 2.5 hours after he was told he was being dismissed over alleged “hygiene issues” — a reason he strongly disputes. Chris Smalls, a Manhattan resident, said he had been unempl»»»

Bulgaria will decide whether to join the Council of Europe Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine for compensation from Russia once the financial and institutional implications of membership are clear, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova said during question t»»»

Israeli forces on Friday seized control of a position established by the Lebanese Army on the outskirts of the southern town of Deir Mimas following the withdrawal of the Lebanese troops, Al-Jadeed TV said. The Israeli army had earlier hurled six stun grenades at the entrance of Deir Mimas, demandi»»»

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said Thursday that his country remains committed to supporting Lebanese sovereignty and to advancing the success of the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The U.S. Embassy in Beirut posted the statement on the X platform, after Issa joined a Paris»»»

The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office has charged former environment minister Borislav Sandov with abuse of office for assigning control powers to a non-governmental conservation group in the Petrohan case, the Prosecutor’s Office said. On February 8, 2022, according to the evidence gathered, he excee»»»

Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard said on Friday it confiscated 12.5 tonnes of ammonium nitrate and 130 cases of dynamite aboard a vessel sitting at port in Palawan province. The explosive substances were found on Sunday alongside materials used in detonations inside two trucks on a ferry that car»»»

Food SecurityIndiaIndia: Are food safety rules too much to swallow?Murali Krishnan in New DelhiRecent raids at India's luxury hotels and a wider crackdown on its food companies have renewed the debate about food safety standards and their enforcement in the country. https://p.dw.com/p/5MpssConsumer»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Right-wing forces in Japan are using artificial intelligence technologies to filter historical archives, seeking to whitewash responsibility for war crimes and distort historical truth, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Friday. There is a growing trend to den»»»

A bomb attack at a mosque in Pakistan’s restive north-west has killed at least 15 people, with more than 50 reported injured as they gathered for Friday prayers. An explosive-laden car was rammed into the entrance of a mosque at a police headquarters in Kohat, in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa »»»

Wizz Air is set to return in October, while several major carriers remain suspended Dubai: When will international airlines return to the UAE? After months of suspensions and restrictions linked to the US-Iran war, carriers are gradually rebuilding their schedules — but the return is staggered, wit»»»

Parliament passed, at first reading, amendments to the Labour Code, submitted by the Council of Ministers, introducing a new mechanism for determining the minimum wage. A total of 119 MPs from Progressive Bulgaria supported the bill, while 45 MPs from GERB-UDF, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms,»»»

Romania’s political parties have begun negotiations over a new government after Siegfried Mureșan’s nomination for prime minister, with fiscal policy, public-sector reform and the country’s economic direction emerging as central points of contention. Mureșan appeared on Friday alongside PNL leader »»»

A key breakthrough came after a girl resisted an alleged assault Dubai: Kerala Police arrested a 33-year-old man accused of stalking and assaulting schoolgirls in Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts, after a weeks-long investigation involving hundreds of CCTV recordings and a distinctive clue provi»»»

The United States informed the Prime Minister’s Office that it intends to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a $25 billion deal, an Israeli official confirmed to Walla on Friday. ‘Israel’ is expected to seek “compensation” from Washington in the form of weapons systems that the US has so far»»»

Nature and EnvironmentGermanyAre electric cars really bad for the environment?Martin KueblerSome German politicians are calling for a delay to the EU plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles, saying cars must be judged on the entire carbon footprint. But the full picture still says EVs are more clima»»»

BusinessGermanyGermany's electric car boom cuts fuel tax revenueAstrid Prange de OliveiraThe rapid shift to electric vehicles in Germany is cutting fuel tax revenue. As EV sales surge, policymakers face growing pressure to find new ways to fund roads and transportation infrastructure. https://p.dw.»»»

GERB and the We Continue the Change (PP) party have criticized the government's newly announced measures to ease the impact of high fuel prices, arguing that the package will not reduce inflation and could instead add to price pressures. GERB-SDS MPs Temenuzhka Petkova, Aleksandar Ivanov and Vladis»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said investigators had uncovered links between companies that won almost all of Bulgaria's public procurement contracts for highway guardrails and expenses related to 36 flights taken by MP and political party leader Delyan Peevski. Demerdzhiev made the allegation»»»

Heated argument between two passengers escalates into a physical fight inside the cabin Dhaka: A fight broke out between two passengers aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight after a heated argument escalated into a physical confrontation inside the aircraft cabin. Video circulating widely on so»»»

Six red flags, smarter passwords and simple checks to stop scams before they start Cybercrime does not need to be sophisticated to work anymore, it just needs to catch you at an emotional moment. This was the core message from Prof. Dr. Shankar Karuppayah's cybersecurity researcher and Deputy Direc»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe South Korean president says will not send troops to join US war on Iran 18-09-2026 13:40 PM Latest News Urgent News South Korean president »»»

President blames TTP-linked militants as Kohat police complex rocked by explosion Kohat: An explosion at a historic police headquarters in northern Pakistan on Friday killed at least eight people and wounded 35 more, officials said, with the country's president swiftly blaming a militant group. A s»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army withdraws from the post newely established in the outskirts of Deir Mimas as an Israeli forces advance in the area: Al-Manar »»»

Marathi community keeps tradition alive in Karachi A Marathi-speaking community in Karachi has continued its long-standing Ganesh Chaturthi tradition, bringing prayers, cultural rituals and a traditional procession to parts of the Pakistani city. Nearly 700 Marathi-speaking Pakistani nationals took»»»

Research traces Al Khuzam from desert life to a cultural symbol rooted in Emirati identity Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, explored a research project tracing the story of Al Khuzam from its earliest roots t»»»

Arab Finance: US-based InteLogix has officially inaugurated its Egyptian headquarters in New Cairo, marking a new phase of its operations focused on providing business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer experience services to international markets, according to an emailed press release. Ahmed E»»»

Hungary could secure its gas supply without the need of Russian resources, according to Economy and Energy Minister István Kapitány, who also outlined plans for Paks, renewable energy and targeted diesel support. Paks II review and greater energy storage The government is expected to complete a rev»»»

During a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Friday, Acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Lyubomir Nikolov said that the Interior Ministry is working on more than 900 reports of corruption-related offences, 500 of which concern violations of the Public Procurement Act. He said one of the »»»

POLITICS Bulgaria will buy additional anti-drone systems to protect its strategic sites and critical infrastructure facilities, MediaPool.bg reports, covering a meeting of the Council on Security under the Council of Ministers, held on Friday morning. The website quotes Defence Minister Dimitar Sto»»»