BELGRADE - The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade appealed on Friday to the citizens, institutions in charge of conducting electoral activities and state authorities to strictly abide by the Constitution and Serbian laws to ensure all electoral activities related to Sunday's early parlia»»»

By Staff, Agencies At least 16 people were killed and 54 others injured after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, commonly known as Tibet, late Thursday, according to Xinhua News Agency. Chinese President Xi Jinping o»»»

Privé showcases over 800 exquisite pieces crafted by Tanishq's master artisans Tanishq, the fine jewellery brand of the Tata Group's Titan Company, today opens Tanishq Privé, an invitation-only exhibition of high jewellery at JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, Dubai, running from 23 to 25 October 2»»»

Hexagon World Series finale in Abu Dhabi promises elite padel action Abu Dhabi: On Friday, the city unveiled Team Dalma, a brand-new professional team that will make its debut in the Hexagon World Series 2027. The line-up is packed with star power: Agustín Tapia, Arturo Coello, Sofia Araújo and Giu»»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova and running mate Kiril Valchev has the support of 43.2% of those who intend to vote, followed by Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev with 29.7%, according to a Gallup International Balkan poll on voter attitudes at the end of the presidential campaign for the October»»»

HEBRON, Palestinian Territories: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned of an imminent large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank and vowed to displace some residents of Hebron after Palestinian gunmen wounded five Israelis. Israeli forces “will enter the neighborh»»»

Two gunmen reportedly opened fire during a funeral at Hamoud Church in southern Jordan Dubai: Seven people were killed and 10 others injured, some critically, in a shooting at a church in southern Jordan on Friday, October 23, according to the Jordanian television channel Al Mamlaka. The shooting t»»»

Translated by Al-Ahed News, Hezbollah Media Relations Hezbollah praised the operation carried out by Hamouda and Firas Al-Ja’ba at the Farsh Al-Hawa checkpoint in Al-Khalil [“Hebron”], which left several “Israeli” occupation forces personnel dead or wounded. The group described the operation as a l»»»

Passengers urged to check ticket conditions, cancellation policies, baggage allowances Dubai: The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has urged passengers to familiarise themselves with their rights before travelling and review ticket conditions, rebooking and cancellation policies, and baggage a»»»

Gang allegedly stole bank card details to make payments and transfer money Dubai: Dubai Police have arrested six suspects accused of running an online fraud scheme that targeted bank customers through a fake shopping website, stealing card details to make unauthorised purchases and transfer money i»»»

Bulgaria's Public Tension Index continued to decline in the third quarter of 2026, although at a slower pace, reaching 6.10 points compared with 6.22 in the previous quarter, the Centre for Analysis and Crisis Communications reported on Friday. Despite the decrease, the index remained in the high-r»»»

Paris, France: A man opened fire from a vehicle on Friday in the streets of the town of Trappes, west of Paris, killing one person and wounding four, a police source said. The man was arrested in the nearby town of Coignieres after opening fire in Trappes and neighbouring La Verriere around 10:30 a»»»

A Chinese-Russian surgical team has conducted a 12-hour operation in Moscow to replace a patient’s damaged spinal cord segment with donor tissue. Key facts:The surgery was performed on an adult with a complete spinal cord injury sustained from trauma three years earlierThe team used microsurgery an»»»

Passport-based application, opening in minutes for eligible individuals after verification Dubai: Opening an overseas account can be challenging when your nationality, country of residence and financial interests span different markets. iSwiss Pay, the Swiss-Canadian financial services company, is »»»

A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday, two weeks after President Donald Trump said he struck a deal with President Vladimir Putin despite Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. "The first oil tanker has sailed off to cu»»»

Heirs accused a lawyer of negligence after their relative died in a 2021 road crash Dubai: A Dubai court has rejected a Dh500,000 compensation claim by heirs who accused a lawyer of professional negligence in handling an insurance claim following their relative’s death in a road accident, ruling th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “Better to Be Humble, Credible”: Israeli Journalist Challenges Victory Claims Amid Iran’s Rapid Recovery 23-10-2026 14:44 PM A missile exhi»»»

London, Oct. 23 (SANA) A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel is heading to New York, marking a shipment of Russian fuel to the United States, Reuters reported Friday, citing data from the London Stock Exchange Group. The medium-sized tanker Agiuoi Fanindis was loaded »»»

Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) fully supports calls for the resignation of National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova and urges the leader of the ruling party, Rumen Radev, to ask her to resign, the party’s press office said on Friday following an extended meeting of the DSB leadership. Video f»»»

Istanbul: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have established themselves as trusted international partners in mediation, peacebuilding and efforts to promote global security and stability, the council's Secretary-General, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, has said. Speaking at the 9th Istanbul Mediation »»»

Israeli soldiers shot and killed two Palestinians who the military said had launched an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. At least five other people were injured, some critically. The violence is likely to heighten political tensions and security concerns ahead of Isra»»»

Turkey hosted meetings Friday with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and European nations — the UK, France, Germany and Italy — to discuss conflicts in the Middle East and efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to press for d»»»

By Staff, Agencies France will deploy police academy trainees to support security operations during nationwide demonstrations on Saturday, as authorities ramp up security measures and impose restrictions on public gatherings, broadcaster BFMTV reported Friday. According to the report, the French Na»»»

By Staff, Agencies Eight inmates were killed and 10 others injured in two separate prison riots on Thursday in Ecuador’s Andean provinces of Cotopaxi and Pichincha, according to the country’s prison authority. In a statement published on X, the National Service for Comprehensive Care for Adults Dep»»»

Sofia Airport operator SOF Connect launched preliminary construction works for Terminal 3 at a ceremony here on Friday. The ceremony was attended by SOF Connect CEO Jesus Caballero, Glavbolgarstroy Holding CEO Emil Angelov, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev, as well as Bulgarian snowboarders Tervel Zamfir»»»

Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) Supervisory Board Chair Delyana Ivanova has been elected to the Board of the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB), the bank said on Friday. The election took place in Brussels on October 22, 2026. Presenting her candidacy, Ivanova stressed the importance of m»»»

Tokyo: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and mediation as key pillars of its foreign policy, calling for greater international cooperation to resolve conflicts and ease humanitarian suffering. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaif»»»

Capitals: The League of Arab States, Syria, Lebanon, and the Muslim World League have condemned the attacks carried out by Houthi group on King Fahd International Airport and Shaybah oil field in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in casualties, injuries, and material damage. The parties e»»»

Seoul: The Republic of Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military talks with North Korea to discuss their conflicting views on where the inter-Korean border sits, seeking to ease tensions sparked by last month's land mine blast inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). "Different perceptions remain»»»

UAE and India strengthen ties at NDTV World Summit 2026 Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, led the United Arab Emirates’ delegation participating in the NDTV World Summit 2026, hosted in the Indian cap»»»

Violations include hiring without permits, leaving recruits idle and illegal child labour Abu Dhabi: Private companies in the UAE have been warned that five labour law violations carry fines ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh1 million, with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) urging»»»

Five areas cover climate adaptation, water and food security, biological and marine risks Dubai: The UAE has adopted a comprehensive strategy to strengthen its preparedness for environmental and climate-related disasters, through national and international initiatives that rely on technology and fo»»»

Bulgarian aviation safety specialist Tzvetomir Blajev, operational safety coordinator at EUROCONTROL, will receive the Jerome F. Lederer Safety Leadership Medal from the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications said here on Friday. Blajev, a longtime ch»»»

Bulgaria’s National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) supported the proposed amendments to the country’s tax laws at its meeting on Friday. Based on the positions expressed and written submissions from each organization, the council supported draft amendments to all eight laws, with editori»»»

DOHA The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, has prohibited vehicles from driving along beaches stretching from Sealine to Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid) to ensure the safety of beachgoers and protect the coastal environment. The mea»»»

The man was attending a friend's funeral when the covering of his father's grave gave way Dubai: A man in his 40s died in a freak accident in Brazil after falling into his father's grave when the tombstone structure he was sitting on collapsed beneath his weight. The man had gone to a cemetery to a»»»

Greek carrier highlights Dubai's appeal as a year-round destination for travellers abroad Dubai: Greek carrier Aegean Airlines is resuming direct flights between Athens and Dubai on Friday, October 23, restoring an air connection between the two cities. The airline confirmed the resumption in a sta»»»

Airline warns of flight schedule changes and urges passengers to check their flight status Dubai: flydubai has cancelled flights to several destinations in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Dammam and Abha, until October 29, citing the prevailing situation. A spokesperson for the Dubai-based airline »»»

Progressive Bulgaria will not allow the case involving journalist Sonya Koltuklieva to be used for political purposes, the party's press service said in a statement on Friday. The statement followed Thursday's incident outside the party's headquarters. Video footage of Thursday's incident outside t»»»

Sofia Deputy Mayor Nikolay Nedelkov and Bankya Mayor Rangel Markov launched Sofia’s autumn planting campaign for the New Sofia Forest in the Bankya borough on Friday. The campaign aims to plant another 7,500 black pine saplings across 3 hectares, building on spring planting that saw 7,500 saplings »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian basketball team Partizan Belgrade defeated arch-rivals Red Star Belgrade 85-82 after overtime in a EuroLeague Round 7 clash on Thursday evening. It was the season's first Eternal Derby of Serbian basketball. Both teams now have four wins and three defeats in the EuroLeague. Carli»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged PoWs according to the 270 for 270 formula, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "On October 23, 270 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In return, 270 prisoners of war of the armed forces of Ukrai»»»

HEBRON, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday before being killed in a shootout with soldiers, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a lockdown in the occupied West Bank days before Israeli elections. Netanyahu, facing a tight race »»»

ISTANBUL: A meeting between top European diplomats and counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt kicked off in Istanbul on Friday. The participants are set to discuss latest developments in regional and international issues, most notably the situation in Yemen, the US-Iran conflic»»»

IAS officer highlights family challenges behind his advice to avoid civil services Dubai: For many young Indians, becoming an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer is a dream. But Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe reportedly has a different message for his o»»»

His son claimed to have found illicit material at the family home in Cebu province Dubai: The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating reports of illicit material allegedly found at the home of Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. DOJ under»»»

By Al-Ahed News The Islamic Revolutionary Guards’ [IRG] spokesperson Brigadier General Mohebbi declared that the United States suffered strategic defeats in its war against Iran, asserting that Washington failed to achieve its objectives including regime change and the fragmentation of the country.»»»

BUCHAREST: Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its attacks on NATO's eastern flank on Friday, after a drone strike ​sank a cargo ship off the Romanian Black Sea coast, killing at least one sailor with three still missing. Video released by Romanian authorities showed only a »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Never-Before-Seen Images Reveal Extensive Damage at US Bases: “Much Worse Than People Realize” 23-10-2026 13:52 PM Massive fireball at Prin»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov, who attended the Distinguished Visitors Day of the multinational experimental exercise BOLD ADRA 26 at Cheshnegirovo Air Base, told journalists on Friday that all available resources of the Bulgarian Armed Forces' disposal had been mobilized to secure the Black Se»»»