US President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had given him an account of the incident aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, in which the Israeli premier said a plumber saved the plane. “Now, this is the story that I don’t know if it’s »»»

A former employee of Bulgarian businessman Iliyan Filipov, who was shot dead in Plovdiv overnight, has been arrested in Sofia in connection with the killing, according to Bulgarian media reports. The suspect is a 51-year-old man identified by the initials S.M. He reportedly has a police record and »»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Thursday that police had undoubtedly detained the person who carried out the murder of Botev Plovdiv football club President and major business owner Ilian Filipov. Demerdzhiev was speaking at a parliamentary hearing on the case. Filipov was found dead wit»»»

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday it was too early to say who was behind the foiled bid to crash a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv ‌but that ‌Israel would “possibly” be ‌participating in the probe into the incident. “It’s too early to say, the attacking »»»

Doha, Qatar: Design Doha has announced the return of its international residency programme, Crafting Design Futures, with four designers from Qatar and the wider Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region selected to work alongside Mexican master artisans as part of the Qatar-Mexico 2»»»

The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) announced that a Letter of Intent on cooperation between the Ministries of National Defence of Romania and Poland under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) financial instrument was signed on Wednesday at the institution's headquarters.According to a release»»»

President Nicusor Dan, accompanied by his partner, Mirabela Gradinaru, was received on Wednesday by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, at Prague Castle. The Head of State is on an official visit to Prague at the invitation of his Czech counterpart. President Nicusor Dan stated on Wedn»»»

President Nicusor Dan announced that he would convene consultations at Cotroceni Palace on Monday to designate a new candidate for prime minister."I will summon the parties to Cotroceni on Monday for consultations, and on Monday afternoon I will nominate a candidate for prime minister. I call upon »»»

The Siegfried Muresan government did not pass the vote of confidence in Parliament on Wednesday. The proposed cabinet only received 182 „for” votes, 51 fewer than the 233 required to gain the Legislature’s trust. This is the second government rejected by Parliament in the last three months. Previou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket Izghawa, one of Qatar’s largest single-floor hypermarkets, is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary with a special celebration dedicated to its valued customers. The anniversary marks three successful years of serving the community, and Rawabi Hypermarket extends its since»»»

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) unanimously appointed judge Vanya Ancheva as acting President of the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) with 17 votes in favor. According to the Judiciary Act, the position may be held by a single person for a term of up to six months. The SJC Judges»»»

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met yesterday with Under-Secretary of State for International Trade at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland H E Jarno Syrjala, who is visiting the count»»»

The identity and motive of the Omani copilot who stabbed his captain on a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously and forcing it to land in Saudi Arabia, remained unknown on Thursday as investigators raced to learn more. Israeli passengers on the FlyDubai flight carrying 174 peop»»»

Abu Dhabi unveils AI-powered platform for seamless property investments Abu Dhabi: Investors who want a piece of Abu Dhabi's government-owned land and buildings no longer have to chase the opportunities one by one. Now it can all be done in one place, online. The Department of Municipalities and Tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: To close Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sidra Medicine has marked two significant milestones in paediatric cancer care, following the introduction of two specialized therapies for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. Sidra Medicine’s Paediatric Haematology and Oncol»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Cyprus HE Dr. Nikos Christodoulides on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. Similarly, the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) has launched Masar by QU, a smart mobility app designed to make journeys to and around campus easier and more efficient. Its launch makes QU the first university in Qatar to introduce a dedicated smart mobility app, using technology and real-time data to help its »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Mosques Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured 12 imams for their outstanding efforts in implementing the “Riyad al-Salihin” initiative, which aims to promote the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) and strengthen the ed»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Thursday he would present "heroism" awards to four Israelis who helped overpower a flydubai co-pilot and prevented him from crashing the plane they were on. "You put yourselves at risk to save others and prevented a terrible disaster. Today, the whole world saw t»»»

Mumbai-born pilot saves 174 lives despite severe injuries in cockpit struggle Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian pilot with flydubai is being hailed as a hero after a rare and frightening security scare in the skies. He was injured in a violent confrontation on the flight deck of a Wednesday flight from D»»»

Report reinforces the UAE’s position among the world’s most competitive urban destinations Competition among global cities to attract capital, companies and talent is no longer driven solely by the size of an economy or the strength of its infrastructure. Increasingly, it is about what a city offer»»»

Six out of nine of the most popular AI chatbots routinely exposed user input to third parties, new European research reveals. Multiple chatbots disclosed sensitive user data to advertising companies through trackers – a piece of code used to identify and target users on the web with customised adve»»»

Copenhagen: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced yesterday that he had left the team’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match. Ronaldo had been due to train with his team-mates at the Parken stadium in Copenhage»»»

NEW YORK: Iran has denied a report that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered its delegation to the UN General Assembly to leave the US immediately after negotiations on an agreement to end the war reached an impasse. Axios reported that Rubio asked members of the Iranian delegation to leave th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, emphasising the vital importance of early detection. Under the new slogan, “Your strength begins with screening,” this initiative aims to encourage women across Qatar to »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the launch of its new ‘A Year’s Salary on Us’ campaign, designed to encourage and reward customers who transfer their salaries to the Bank. Customers who transfer their salaries and obtain financing will have an exceptional opportunity to win an amount equivalent to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar added another silver medal at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday as Mohammed Al-Rumaihi and Ray Bassil finished runners-up in the mixed team trap event, while beach volleyball duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan reached the semi-finals. The silver took Team Qatar’s meda»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, is partnering with renowned New York jewellery house David Webb at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026 to support children who remain ex»»»

Bipartisan Bill to Block Chinese Cars Faces Post-Election Roadblock WASHINGTON: Legislation to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled out on Wednesday as senators struggled to seal an agreement, virtually guaranteeing that the bill will have to wait until after th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Beijing stands ready to work with Doha to advance their strategic partnership to new heights, Ambassador of China H E Cao Xiaolin said yesterday as the Chinese Embassy marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Speaking at a reception attended by the»»»

El Salvador will hold presidential elections on February 28, 2027, the electoral tribunal said Wednesday, opening the way for President Nayib Bukele to seek a third term after constitutional changes removed presidential term limits. Bukele has drawn praise for sharply reducing gang violence but fac»»»

Arab Finance: Timsah Shipbuilding Company, an affiliate of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), is considering establishing a specialized company for ports and marine construction in Kenya through a partnership with Kenyan firm Tunasco, according to a statement. The plan aligns with the authority’s obje»»»

Street choirs offer Russians solace amid anxiety and political repression When 20-year-old Muscovite Artyom Allabut stumbled on videos of Russian street choirs, he got goosebumps and decided to join one, finding a sense of togetherness and escapism. At a time when public gatherings in Russia are st»»»

Japan raises income and language requirements for permanent residency seekers Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. Under new rules that will come into effect in»»»

Prosecutors expected to begin presenting bank records involving Duterte, husband MANILA: Following the resolution of the voting threshold at the Philippine Senate during the impeachment proceedings of Vice President Sara Duterte, the trial is now set to move deeper into the presentation of evidence»»»

Abu Dhabi will host the 2026 UN Water Conference from 8 to 10 December 2026 Abu Dhabi– One hundred young people from 75 countries, selected from more than 2,000 applicants, will prepare over the next two months to contribute to the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, the Arab Youth Center (AYC) a»»»

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday it was too early to say who was behind the foiled bid to crash a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv ‌but that ‌Israel would “possibly” be ‌participating in the probe into the incident. “It’s too early to say, the attacking »»»

Ecuador: Fishermen along Latin America's Pacific coast are reeling in half-empty nets as ocean warming aggravated by El Nino causes tuna, anchovies and other top catches to migrate to cooler waters. From Ecuador and Peru in South America, to Panama and Guatemala in Central America, some skippers ha»»»

KABUL: Pakistan carried out airstrikes in two Afghan provinces overnight, both countries said Thursday, with Afghanistan saying 9 women and children were killed and another 11 were wounded in the bombings. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Information Ministry said its strikes were against militant hideouts in»»»

LONDON: The leaders of Israel and India hailed Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a hero for saving passengers after he was stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash a flydubai plane on Wednesday. Passengers on the flight reached Israel safely on Wednesday after customers and crew foiled »»»

President Iliana Iotova will confer the John Atanasoff Awards at a ceremony in the Coat of Arms Hall of the presidential institution on Thursday. It will be held for the 24th consecutive year, the President's Press Secretariat reported. Awards will be presented to deserving Bulgarian high school pu»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a "damn good" AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. A day later, however, it stopped answering some political questions. "Hello, America. Whatever you need fr»»»

LONDON: The leaders of Israel and India hailed Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a hero for saving passengers after he was stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash a flydubai plane on Wednesday. Passengers on the flight reached Israel safely on Wednesday after customers and crew foiled »»»

Parliament will hear Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev on reports of corrupt practices related to public procurement contracts for the installation of motorway guardrails, as well as the available information concerning the allocation of funds paid under such contracts to finance flights taken by »»»

The Operation Purifying Fire has reached the highest circles of the "Fidesz mafia" within a few months, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Wednesday on his Facebook page. In a video message, the prime minister said that the court had on Wednesday ordered the arrest of Miklós Seszták (KDNP), a»»»

KABUL: Pakistan carried out airstrikes in two Afghan provinces overnight, both countries said Thursday, with Afghanistan saying 9 women and children were killed and another 11 were wounded in the bombings. Pakistan’s Information Ministry said its strikes were against militant hideouts in two locati»»»

Gulf News relaunch in Abu Dhabi to expand coverage with more journalists on the ground From today, Gulf News is doing something we have wanted to do for a long time: bringing Abu Dhabi even closer to the heart of how we cover the UAE. We have covered the emirate since Gulf News was launched in 1978»»»

Bloggers specializing in religious issues are required to comply with the law. Now, anyone disseminating information about religion online must obtain a special certificate. Nurgazy Kyrgyzbaev, a chief specialist at the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, said on Birinc»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has been included in TIME’s TIME100 Next 2026 list, which highlights rising figures the magazine considers to be shaping the future. Péter Magyar, who became Hungary’s prime minister after the Tisza Party’s April election victory, has been named among TIME’s TI»»»

Uzbek writer Hamid Ismailov has been included in a list of possible candidates for the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, media reports say. The list also mentions such internationally renowned authors as Haruki Murakami, Margaret Atwood, Salman Rushdie, David Grossman, J.K. Rowling and Stephen King. »»»