The government has approved Bulgaria’s accession to the framework agreement between France and Denmark on the joint procurement of VL MICA systems, authorizing the Minister of Defence to negotiate and sign the agreement on behalf of the Bulgarian side with the defence ministries of the other two co»»»

The Council of Ministers approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bulgarian government and Starbase Europe EOOD for the implementation of a EUR 100 million priority investment project to build a high-tech industrial park and space and defence development centre in Dobroslavtsi, Sofia Muni»»»

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By Staff, Agencies At least 13 Yemenis were martyred and 16 others wounded in Saudi airstrikes targeting a market and a fuel station in al-Hazm city, al-Jawf governorate, according to the Sanaa Health Ministry. The ministry stressed that the martyrdom toll remains preliminary. Saudi attacks also ta»»»

France's Senate on Wednesday approved a bill authorising rioters to be held financially accountable for damage caused during social unrest, with penalties of up to €10,000 and possible welfare benefit seizures. Rights groups warn the legislation could undermine the public's fundamental right to pro»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran and Russia are preparing a document providing for the joint and accelerated construction of small-capacity nuclear power plants, Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Wednesday. "We have a good situation in the field of smal»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Africa hopes that Russia will make a worthy contribution to the continent's economy, Burundian President and Chairperson of the African Union Evariste Ndayishimiye said on Wednesday. "We wish to build upon mutual respect and friendly ties, and we hope that Russia will contribute »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - During a visit to the Bahamas, King Charles III of the United Kingdom said that slavery had caused great suffering to the people of the Caribbean, but he stopped short of offering an apology and made no mention of reparations. On Tuesday, the UK monarch began a nine-day tour of C»»»

Health secretary’s comments made while campaigning in a state with a large Arab population Washington: US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s broad assertions about Arab contributions to humanity’s scientific and literary discoveries at a Republican campaign event in Grand R»»»

In this edition of Perspective, we try to figure out what happens behind the closed doors of the Chinese Communist Party's plenum meeting. At the heart of the discussions will be President Xi Jinping's firm grip on power. For analysis, we're joined by Jean-François Di Méglio from the Asia Cent»»»

DUBAI: Kuwait summoned Iran’s ambassador on Wednesday and handed him a formal note of protest over a statement issued by the Iranian embassy that it said interfered in its internal affairs and undermined the independence of its judiciary. Deputy Foreign Minister Hamad Al-Mashaan summoned Ambassador»»»

Real Madrid apologised to the Chinese people on Wednesday after star striker Kylian Mbappé sparked a furious backlash over comments referring to the founding leader of Communist China as a dictator. The club's apology came a day after Mbappé and Spain's La Liga football championship expressed regre»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats, while the opposition Change bloc won 48 and Arab parties secured 19, after 100 percent of regular ballots were counted in Israel’s general election. The figures, which exclude double envelopes, reflect around 86 percent o»»»

FANR strengthens cooperation with South Korea on nuclear safety and emerging technologies The UAE is sharing its experience in developing and regulating nuclear energy with international experts at a major conference in South Korea, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation on nuclear safety and»»»

Shops across Hungary will largely close on Sunday, 1 November, for All Saints’ Day, while most retailers will operate as usual on Saturday, 31 October, and Monday, 2 November. Shoppers are advised to plan ahead to avoid finding supermarkets and shopping centre stores closed over the holiday weekend»»»

Pension funds for supplementary mandatory pension insurance and payment funds managed by the same pension insurance company will have a joint trustee board, under amendments to the Ordinance on Trustee and Advisory Boards of Supplementary Pension Insurance Funds and Payment Funds approved by the go»»»

The government’s failure to respond firmly to Russia sends a message that Moscow can continue attacking and intimidating others, Yes, Bulgaria (DB) Co-Chair Ivaylo Mirchev said at a party briefing on the latest attack on a container ship. Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov reported that a container »»»

Police launch investigation into crash in Beni Suef as injured are taken to hospitals Dubai: Two people were killed and 42 others injured when a passenger bus collided with a truck in Egypt's Beni Suef governorate, north of Cairo. Security authorities received a report of the accident and dispatche»»»

Asen Vassilev, leader of We Continue the Change (PP) and a former finance minister, said on Nova TV on Wednesday morning that he expects Bulgaria’s 2027 budget to be significantly worse than the 2026 version, questioning Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s promise to submit it by the end of the month, bef»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) reported three times fewer voting machine failures than during the April elections, with 31 of the 11,902 machines in operation stopping work, spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said at a briefing. Balova said the 31 failures accounted for 0.25% of all machines used »»»

A container ship was hit by three maritime drones about 21 nautical miles off Shabla in the Black Sea as defense ministers from Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey met in Sofia to discuss regional security, Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said. Stoyanov confirmed the attack during a trilateral»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of Wat Pete Hegseth proposed on Wednesday that a program for practical defense cooperation between the United States and ASEAN be developed for several years ahead. "Next year marks the 50th anniversary formally of US-ASEAN relations, an important milestone, and »»»

DUBAI: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi was received by Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa at Damascus International Airport on Wednesday, as the two countries seek to strengthen political, economic and security cooperation. Al-Sharaa said Syria was committed to achieving the highest levels of»»»

At Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa — The Centara Collection, a three-day photography workshop with the Nikon Global Youth Program brought participants closer to marine life and exploring how photography and responsible hospitality can inspire a deeper commitment to ocean conservation. MALE: In the»»»

The capital to build seven-bridge network linking Ramhan, Jubail Islands to E12 Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) says advanced works are underway on a seven-bridge development connecting Ramhan and Jubail Islands to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Highway (E12). The »»»

The Bulgarian government has approved the country's accession to an international initiative to cooperate on developing and introducing air defence capabilities against low-altitude aerial threats. The Cabinet approved a memorandum between the defence ministers of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece,»»»

BELGRADE - In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the Student List said the electoral process in Serbia was still not over, and called on the citizens to maintain the dignity and the non-violent nature of their struggle, noting that all those proven to have broken the law would be held respons»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union is ready to help Spain if needed after a collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid killed 30 people, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday. "We are also ready to support the Spanish authorities in any way that may be needed. It's too early, absolutely t»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Premium German carmaker Mercedes-Benz will restart a voluntary redundancy programme and is in discussion with unions over further cost-cuts, its chief executive Ola Kaellenius said Wednesday after the firm warned on full-year profits. "Germany accounts for roughly 15 percent of »»»

The two countries celebrate 50 years of friendship and continue working together “You do it because of the relationship, because of long-term engagements, and because of brotherhood,” said Abdulla Salem AlDhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Democr»»»

British Treasury chief John Healey faces a fine balancing act when he delivers his first budget statement Wednesday, with the economic backdrop made more difficult as a result of the turmoil caused by the Iran war. Healey, who was appointed chancellor of the exchequer in July when Andy Burnham beca»»»

ADEN: A Houthi missile struck the grounds of Aden airport on Wednesday before the group called for the facility to be evacuated, a police source told Agence France-Presse. “A Houthi missile fell within the airport grounds,” the source said.»»»

The 10th edition has attracted a record 40,286,428 students from 60 countries Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, will crown the winners of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge on Thursday at the closing ceremony at Dubai World Tr»»»

Tunis, Oct.28 (TAP) - The Finance and Budget Committees of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) will hold a joint session on October 29 to hear the Finance Minister on the draft 2027...»»»

The Council of Ministers has proposed that the President of the Republic of Bulgaria issue a decree relieving Admiral Emil Eftimov of his post as Chief of Defence and discharging him from military service, effective January 2, 2027, the government’s press service said here on Wednesday. The proposa»»»

By Staff, Agencies Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused Washington of spreading false claims to justify its economic pressure and energy blockade against Cuba, following a heated confrontation with US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz during a General Assembly debate on Tuesday. Rodriguez s»»»

DOHA Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) convened the third edition of the Leadership Innovation Forum 2026 on Wednesday under the patronage of Chairperson of the QLC Board of Directors, HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani. Held under the theme 'Strategy Before Execution: Building Institutions That»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer has highlighted the importance of a farsighted strategic vision and well-established operations to deliver sustainable infrastructure achievements. Speaking on Wednesday during a panel discussion o»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso Behind the figures lies a deepening humanitarian catastrophe, with tens of thousands of Palestinian women and girls killed or permanently disabled, millions displaced and thousands of families left to endure loss, bereavement, and separation.»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso Behind the figures lies a deepening humanitarian catastrophe, with tens of thousands of Palestinian women and girls killed or permanently disabled, millions displaced and thousands of families left to endure loss, bereavement, and separation.»»»

By Staff, Agencies Six out of every 10 companies operating in Belgium’s nuclear sector are postponing investment decisions amid uncertainty over the government’s future energy policy, according to a survey by technology federation Agoria cited by broadcaster VRT on Wednesday. The companies are urgi»»»

Exports of Moscow-made goods to CIS countries, particularly Azerbaijan, increased by nearly a quarter, or 23.6%, in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov said. "At the direction of the Moscow mayor, the »»»

RIYADH: There are now 151 researchers from King Saud University College of Science named among the world’s top 2 percent of scientists in a global citation-based ranking, a rise of nearly 36 percent, Dr. Zaid Al-Othman, dean of the college, announced recently. Academics at the college attributed th»»»

Doha: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in collaboration with the RIPE NCC, is delivering a six-week training program to strengthen national technical capabilities in Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) deployment and Internet routing security. The program brings together around 45 memb»»»

Presidential adviser calls for restraint, warning that wars only deepen regional crises Dubai: Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to dialogue and political solutions amid growing regional uncertainty, warning that wars only lead »»»

How the annual occasion aims to connect communities and carry forward a lasting legacy Dubai: The UAE will observe a new annual national occasion, Zayed the Founder Day, from January 7, 2027, dedicated to celebrating the life, legacy and values of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Fou»»»

A nuclear-capable Bulava ballistic missile has struck its designated target at Cape Kanin after being launched from a Pacific Fleet submarine beneath the Sea of Okhotsk early on Wednesday morning. The Russian Ministry of Defence has released video footage of the launch, which was carried out by the»»»

By Staff, Agencies France’s Senate has adopted a controversial bill requiring participants in violent public gatherings to pay for damage caused during unrest, in a move that has sparked concerns over civil liberties and the right to protest. The legislation, known as the “rioters-pay” bill, was ap»»»

By Staff, Agencies Japan reported a potential first case of bird flu this season on Wednesday after a dead wild goose tested positive for the avian influenza virus in a preliminary examination, according to local media. The Environment Ministry said the bird was recovered on Tuesday in Kurihara cit»»»

CM warns of flash flood risks in mountainous areas until 8pm on Wednesday Dubai: The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a flash flood alert on Wednesday as heavy rain fell over Shees and Wadi Al Helo in Sharjah, warning residents and motorists to stay away from areas prone to floodin»»»