Bulgaria is facing widespread job cuts across 19 regions, with a total of 59 mass layoff notifications affecting 3,568 employees this year, according to the Employment Agency (EA). These notifications cover more than half of the country, creating significant pressure on local labor markets and prom»»»

Bulgaria’s public debt has reached 62,771,629,088 leva, and if it were to be settled immediately, each of the country’s 2.8 million households would need to contribute approximately 21,904 leva (around €11,200). This calculation comes from the ValueKeeper.bg platform, an online “Debt Calculator” th»»»

China's military on Monday dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan, which Beijing called a “stern warning” against separatist and “external interference” forces. Taiwan said it was placing its forces on alert and called the Chinese govern»»»

Bulgaria’s public debt has reached 62,771,629,088 leva, and if it were to be settled immediately, each of the country’s 2.8 million households would need to contribute approximately 21,904 leva (around €11,200). This calculation comes from the ValueKeeper.bg platform, an online “Debt Calculator” th»»»

Despite Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s announcement about the readiness to begin arms monopolization north of the Litani River, the Lebanese state has not taken such a decision in the current period, a media report said. “Not moving to cleaning out North Litani does not stem from a negative stance fr»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday hoped the new year will witness “a new birth of Lebanon, so that it becomes a state of institutions, away from the state of sects.” “History has proven that the Lebanese Army has saved Lebanon many times, and the future will prove that it is Lebanon's only savior, be»»»

Palm Beach: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of his fragile Gaza truce plan. Netanyahu is also expected to try to shift some focus onto Iran, amid reports he will call for more US strikes o»»»

Doha, Qatar: National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) announced the convention of its fourth national forum titled "Human Rights at the Core of Combating Drugs: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions", to be held on January 20 and 21, 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Interior. Th»»»

Al-Jouf Free Zone (Al-Joaf / Al-Jowf / Al-Jowfe / Al-Jawf) announced yesterday the start of operation of its Dry Port Free Zone based in the Kufra Municipality, deep in the southwest corner of Libya. It said this comes as part of improving infrastructure and improving logistics and transit trade be»»»

DUBAI - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was honoured with the Globe Sports Award in Dubai on Sunday. Djokovic received the award from Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, Arabic-language media reported. The award, handed out by Globe Soccer Award, was introduced this year to recognise "exc»»»

DOHA: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) announced the convention of its fourth national forum titled 'Human Rights at the Core of Combating Drugs: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions', to be held on January 20 and 21, 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Interior. The f»»»

Meeting with outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov on Monday, the leaders of the Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) and the National Revenue Agency (NRA) said the institutions act swiftly in cases of unjustified price hikes, imposing sanctions while ensuring strict compliance with the Act »»»

Dubai: Sharjah has approved a Dh44.5 billion general budget for 2026, setting out a measured but expansive spending plan that prioritises infrastructure, economic competitiveness and social stability, while responding to a more uncertain global backdrop of inflation, higher interest rates and geopo»»»

The boss of cinema chain Everyman has stepped down less than three weeks after the company warned trading had been weaker than expected. Everyman Media Group said on Monday that Alex Scrimgeour was leaving with immediate effect and would be replaced on an interim basis by non-executive director Far»»»

Political opposition leaders in the United Kingdom have called for a human rights activist to be stripped of his citizenship over past social media posts allegedly containing violent and antisemitic language within days of the dual national returning to Britain after years in Egyptian prisons. The »»»

The Russian Armed Forces are advancing almost along the entire front in the Special Military Operation zone, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said.»»»

Dubai: From January 1, 2026, all producers, importers and stockpilers of sweetened drinks in the UAE must obtain a mandatory sugar conformity certificate — or risk their products being taxed at the highest excise rate, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirmed Monday. Sign up for our daily business»»»

Saudi Arabia has begun implementing the third group of major road corridor development projects in Riyadh, with a total value exceeding SR8 billion, to be delivered over a period of three to four years. The programme forms part of wider efforts to modernise the capital’s transport network and impro»»»

Brigitte Bardot will forever remain the woman who turned Belitsa into a place of hope, compassion and a new beginning, Belitsa Mayor Radoslav Revanski wrote in a condolence letter on Monday. Bardot died at the age of 91, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced on Sunday, quoted by AFP. "With deep »»»

Hyderabad: Two female students from Telangana were killed in a road accident in the United States, their families said on Monday. The students, hailing from Mahabubabad district, died after the car they were travelling in plunged into a gorge in California. The deceased have been identified as Pula»»»

Dubai: After nearly two decades of planning and construction, the UAE’s national railway is finally preparing to carry passengers. In 2026, Etihad Rail will launch its long-awaited passenger services, reshaping how people move between emirates and setting a new benchmark for intercity travel in the»»»

Hungary has vowed a “revolt” against the EU in 2026, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said, declaring that Budapest will lead a rebellion against the bloc’s new Migration Pact. The policy, expected to take effect in July, forces member states to contribute in proportion to their population and »»»

Dubai: The 24-day ‘Hatta Unites Us’ festival, part of the popular #Hatta_Winter initiative, concluded with resounding success, attracting 20,000 visitors and generating Dh300,000 in revenue. Showcasing the talent and resilience of home-based entrepreneurs, the festival emerged as a dynamic platform»»»

Dubai: As the world prepares to ring in 2026, Dubai is already refining the final touches of a massive security and logistics plan designed to keep millions of revellers safe. Major General Hareb Al Shamsi, Acting Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has chaired a high-level meeting to ensure the ci»»»

Following a U.S. mediation, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have agreed to open a new chapter of cooperation between them, especially in files related to Lebanon and Syria, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Monday. Doha had on Sunday witnessed a meeting over the Lebanese file between State Minister at the Qat»»»

A woman riding an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol was fined and had her vehicle towed during intensified overnight traffic checks in central Athens, police said. The incident occurred Sunday night as traffic police carried out alcohol breath tests aimed at preventing accidents. Acco»»»

12th Global Trade Matters annual “Money and Finance Summit” came this year under the name of “Exploring the 12 pillars of global competitiveness” in which Ministers of Supply Khaled Hanafy, Investment Dalia Korshid and ted. Other government officials, economists, industrialists and international of»»»

War and crisis-hit Lebanon will sign Monday a deal with Egypt for energy cooperation that will allow Lebanon to increase its electricity production. Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi was in Beirut Monday and met with President Joseph Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih »»»

Dubai: For decades, Basant was the moment when Lahore looked up together. Every spring, rooftops filled with families, music drifted through the old city, and the sky turned into a moving mosaic of colour as kites danced in the air. More than a festival, Basant was Punjab’s largest cultural celebra»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of Cassation has ruled that equality must be observed in gifts and similar dispositions made to children and wives, unless a legitimate interest justifies differentiation. The landmark ruling was issued following an appeal filed by the Dubai Attorney General in the interest o»»»

US President Donald Trump will turn his focus to the Middle East on Monday, as he hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida for talks that are expected to cover Gaza and a range of other pressing issues. Any decisions made could have a potentially momentous impact on questions that»»»

The year 2025 was marked by relentless violence and suffering for Palestinians. Despite temporary ceasefires, Israeli military operations continued to devastate Gaza, pushing the region deeper into a humanitarian crisis. As the year unfolded, the West Bank saw escalating violence from settlers and »»»

Even the most dedicated doomscrollers smile once in a while. Here’s a look back at some of the stories that captured attention around the world and provided moments of brightness throughout 2025: Art and intrigueThe brazen heist at the world’s most visited museum in November wasn’t just a whodunit,»»»

Bulgaria is stepping up its oversight of pricing practices as the euro adoption approaches, with a focus on preventing unjustified price hikes. During a regular Euro Mechanism meeting convened by outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, Consumer Protection Commission (CPCo) Chairman Alexander Koly»»»

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Egyptian economists and businessmen are finally giving off an air of optimism these days after witnessing a state of instability and skepticism. The report referred back the positive atmosphere to many factors, most notably, the three-year $12 billion loan programme signed with the International Mo»»»

Mexican Navy troops secure the scene of a deadly train derailment in Asuncion Ixtaltepec municipality in Oaxaca, Mexico, on Sunday. At least 13 people were killed and 98 were injured, according to the Navy Secretariat which operates the country's rail network. Photo by Luis Villalobos/EPA Dec. 29 (»»»

Ajman: His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, on Monday performed the funeral prayers for the late Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Ali bin Rashid Al Nuaimi and Fatima bint Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi at Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The prayers were also attended by She»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday evening early parliamentary elections in Serbia were due in late 2026 but might be held earlier. "I am hoping they will be held at the end of the year, but they may also be held earlier. We may be even more accommodating (to political opp»»»

Economist Stoyan Panchev from the Expert Club for Economics and Politics told Bulgarian National Radio that while the immediate technical issues of converting the lev to the euro are manageable, the bigger concern lies in structural, long-term inflation. Drawing from Croatia’s experience, Panchev p»»»

Damascus, Dec. 29 (SANA) Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa said on X, “Some tried, out of illusion or lack of awareness, to replicate scenes from the great Syrian revolution in certain locations to mask their sectarian projects and cover their narrow objectives. They failed, for they did not em»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Thailand are introducing visa-free travel for diplomatic staff. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. An agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of Thailand on a mutual visa-free regime for holders of diplomatic an»»»

Iranian traders and shopkeepers staged a second day of protests Monday after the country’s currency plummeted to a new record low against the US dollar. Videos on social media showed hundreds taking part in rallies in Saadi Street in downtown Tehran, as well as in the Shush neighborhood near Tehran»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of his fragile Gaza truce plan. Netanyahu is also expected to try to shift some focus onto Iran, amid reports he will call for more US strikes on the countr»»»

US Undersecretary of State Sarah Rogers has defended Washington’s decision to sanction several Europeans, saying that “extraterritorial censorship of Americans” undermines free speech and innovation. Last week, the US State Department imposed sanctions on five individuals, including British nationa»»»

Dubai: 2025 may have been emotionally chaotic, but the music was anything but. While news headlines swung between highs and lows, music artists delivered a steady stream of hits that felt escapist, emotional and occasionally unhinged in the best possible way. From viral pop moments to quietly devas»»»

The UAE is set to ring in 2026 in spectacular fashion, with a lineup of record-breaking fireworks, drone shows, and never-before-seen pyrotechnic feats. From some of the world’s longest fireworks displays to massive drone formations, the nation is preparing to light up the skies on New Year’s Eve. »»»

Chile's state-owned copper producer, Codelco, together with Chinese-backed private miner, SQM, announced on Saturday the creation of a giant company to exploit lithium, often referred to as "white gold." The South American country is the world’s second-largest producer of lithium, a key component o»»»

Authorities in Syria's Latakia province announced on Monday that the death toll has risen to four from the armed attack carried out by remnants of the ousted regime on Sunday. It added that 108 people were injured in the violence. The Syrian Defense Ministry announced on Sunday the deployment of mi»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to “succeed” and is ready to support the country economically, including by supplying low-cost energy, US President Donald Trump has said. The two leaders discussed Ukraine during a phone call on Sunday, shortly before Trump met Ukrainian leader Vladim»»»