The national flag was raised in a military ceremony at Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo on Wednesday to mark the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s independence. Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova reviewed the honour guard formed by cadets from the National Military University. “Independence must be»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, has launched auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment through the 'Court Auctions' application. The auctions were launched on Sunday, in cooperation with the S»»»

EFG Hermes conference brings 125 listed companies and more than 420 investors London: More than 420 investors representing 181 investment institutions are meeting with executives from 125 listed companies from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) this week, as regional businesses seek to »»»

Advisory urges Indians to avoid fraudulent agents, carry proper documents The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur has issued an advisory cautioning Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia against taking up employment while on tourist visas, citing a sharp rise in such cases in recent months. A»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s high economic growth rates have yet to be matched by a comparable increase in economic efficiency. From 2021 to 2025, the country’s economy grew by an average of about 10 percent a year, while average labor productivity growth stood at 5.7 percent. Azamat Akeneev, an expert at the Nati»»»

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has replaced Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as the ‘people’s party’ in Germany, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel has said. Her comment came after the CDU suffered a crushing defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Mecklenburg-West»»»

India and Hungary are seeking to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation after Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orbán met Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New York. The two ministers held bilateral talks and also took part in the first-ever V4+»»»

NEW YORK: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), and Emerson, a global leader in industrial automation and engineering services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation in industrial automation and technical services, with the establishment of a regional operations center »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West is trying to preserve its weakening economic position through dishonest means, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We can clearly see how the West is trying, through openly unscrupulous methods, to maintain its rapidly declining position in the globa»»»

Pope called for AI to be guided by wisdom, human dignity, and the common good Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has called for the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI), saying technological progress should be guided by human values and used to promote peace in a world facing conflict and divis»»»

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has lashed out at the results of Russia’s parliamentary election, dismissing it as a “veneer of democracy.” The senior EU official, a noted Russia hawk who was appointed, not elected, to her post in 2024, made no mention of the 1,600 drones Ukraine launched into »»»

President Masoud Pezeshkian departed for New York on Tuesday with a pledge to firmly defend Iran’s positions and convey the nation’s strength to the world at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, vowing to make the voice of the Iranian people heard despite what he described as attempts to silen»»»

London, Sept. 22 (SANA) Oil prices rose on Tuesday, recovering after several days of losses as investors awaited possible talks between the United States and Iran on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly meetings in New York this week. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 22 cents, o»»»

Authorities in Bishkek and Alamedin district have identified two people who left waste while spending time in a mountainous area. Administrative measures were taken against the offenders. According to the regional department of the State Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision for Bishk»»»

Mexico City: Polo reached Category 4 strength off Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The forecast rules out the hurricane making landfall for now, but predicts heavy rains and risk of flooding, landslides, strong winds and high waves in coastal states. "»»»

Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s 3x3 average world record twice in September Beijing: A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women’s world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube in just over four seconds, state media reported. Young speedcuber Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s 3x3 average world record t»»»

The Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration approved in the first reading a bill to ratify an agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus on the procedure for citizens of the two countries to stay in each other’s territory. The agreement was signed in Minsk »»»

UAE firm pairs satellite links and AI to boost autonomous vehicles and remote coverage Abu Dhabi- The Abu Dhabi based space technology company Space42 is developing a direct-to-device satellite connectivity that works with ordinary, unmodified smartphones under the formally established Equatys, a d»»»

“Independence is the most brilliant act of Bulgarian diplomacy, demonstrating the foresight of Bulgarian statesmen and their determination to shape the future,” Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova said in her address marking the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s declaration of independence at the Tsarev»»»

“Defending independence is not something confined to the past. It continues today – dependencies have never worked in favour of our development,” Continue the Change (CC) said Wednesday on Facebook on the occasion of the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s declaration of independence. "118 years ago, i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Organising Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 is hosting a series of promotional days at Qatar House in Nagoya, Japan. Held on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, the initiative aims to raise awareness about the upcoming tournament and showc»»»

BusinessGermanyWill Germany have enough gas this winter?Dirk KaufmannGermany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply? https://p.dw.»»»

Romania’s potential economic growth has fallen to around 2% from 3.5-3.75% before the pandemic, with weaker productivity gains becoming a larger constraint on the economy despite still-strong investment, according to an analysis by ING Chief Economist for Romania Valentin Tătaru. The author argues »»»

Europe needs leadership capable of building trust and producing concrete results as military conflicts, geopolitical competition and growing uncertainty continue, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said at the “Her Power @ UNGA81” forum in New York, organized by the American publication Foreign Pol»»»

The United Kingdom and the United States have for the first time test-fired a torpedo from an uncrewed underwater vessel, the UK government said Monday, marking a step forward in AUKUS efforts to develop autonomous naval technology. Britain and the United States have for the first time test-fired a»»»

BREAKING NEWSNew 57-minute Dubai-Abu Dhabi rail link opens bookings before launch Dubai: Etihad Rail tickets for journeys between Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now on sale on the official website - eithadrail.ae, giving commuters their first chance to book seats on the new passenger rail service connecti»»»

Damascus, Sept. 22 (SANA) Gold prices were unchanged in the Syrian market Tuesday, with a gram of 21-karat gold holding at Monday’s level, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s latest bulletin put the selling price of a gram of 21-karat gold at 16,700 Sy»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s handball team continued their strong start in their quest for a fourth straight Asian Games gold, beating China 30-25 for their second consecutive win in Aichi yesterday. Left-back Marzo Frankis scored eight goals, while left wing Ahmad Madadi added seven as the defending champ»»»

Istanbul: A gunman opened fire outside a high school in western Turkiye on Tuesday, wounding eight people, and was detained shortly afterwards, the local governor's office said. The suspect, who opened fire at around 7:59 am (0459 GMT) in Turgutlu, an area west of the resort city of Izmir, was deta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces pounded a facility in Kiev that manufactured components and warheads for long‑range Flamingo cruise missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. Overnight, the Russian military launched a massive barrage of precision-guided weapons from ground,»»»

Managers face up to a year in jail as Interior Ministry steps up warning on violations Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned businesses that employ expatriates who violate residency and labour regulations that they could face fines of up to SR100,000, a five-year recruitment ban and»»»

EXOBOT sedan and SUV are the first vehicles in a planned portfolio of seven models Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday launched EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicles from CEER, the Kingdom’s national automotive company, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s drive to bu»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov outlined what he described as the key rules for developing the economy during his working visit to the United States, where he received a commemorative award from the U.S. — Kyrgyzstan Business Council. Speaking at a meeting with U.S. business representatives i»»»

Moving to Budapest can be an exciting prospect, but settling into life in the Hungarian capital involves more than finding a flat and learning how to pronounce Egészségedre. Residence status, a registered address, tax administration and healthcare can all become part of the process – and the correc»»»

Nepal Army major recounts the difficult operation to reach workers trapped inside Dubai: When devastating floods swept through Nepal, one of the most urgent rescue missions unfolded underground at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project where workers were trapped underground. Leading the search and resc»»»

Washington, Sept. 22 (SANA) Wall Street closed sharply higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting strong gains as artificial intelligence-related stocks rallied and bond yields eased. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) led gains among major AI-linked companies, with its market capitalization r»»»

New York: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), and Emerson, a global leader in industrial automation and engineering services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation in industrial automation and technical services, with the establishment of a regional operations center »»»

NEW YORK: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE DrMohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in an event on straits used for international navigation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), on the sidelines of the 81st session of the Unit»»»

CCTV footage shows how the 46-year-old lost her balance while moving a huge vessel Vijayawada: A 46-year-old woman died after falling into a large vessel of boiling sambar while helping prepare food for a religious event in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada. The woman, identified as Sujatha, was assistin»»»

After three years of research, testing and international collaboration, BIGALPS – Bio Inspired Geotechnical Applications to Launch Pan-European Solutions – is approaching the completion of its EU-funded project phase. Coordinated by the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, together with partners EP»»»

New 57-minute Dubai-Abu Dhabi rail link opens bookings before launch Etihad Rail tickets for journeys between Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now on sale on the official website - eithadrail.ae, giving commuters their first chance to book seats on the new passenger rail service connecting the two emirates.»»»

MoHRE takes legal action, as violations are limited and not widespread Dubai: The UAE has detected 377 cases of fake Emiratisation involving 266 private-sector companies in the first half of 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said on Tuesday. The ministry said it had ta»»»

“The lesson of September 22 and of Bulgarian independence is that we can do things on our own, that we can be independent,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said on Facebook on the occasion of the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s declaration of independence. Nowadays, we are being told that we»»»

Doha: Ahli Bank has announced its platinum sponsorship of the QFBA Finance Researcher Award 2026, reinforcing its support for national initiatives that promote research excellence, innovation and knowledge creation across Qatar’s financial sector. Launched by Qatar Finance and Business Academy in 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) participated in the Fifth International Conference on Fiscal Policies and Economic Development in Qatar, organised by Qatar University in cooperation with the Authority, under the theme “Tax Transformation: Its Impact on Taxpayers and Tax Authorities”. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, represented by its Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, concluded a two-day training programme on the Madrid Protocol for the international registration of trademarks. The programme was held in cooperation with the GCC Intellectual »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani received yesterday H E Juha Mustonen, Ambassador of Finland to Qatar, in the presence of Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, Second Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber, and Eng. Ali bin Abdul Latif Al Misnad, Board Member.»»»

The calf’s mother reportedly reached the riverbank searching for her calf A group of fishermen rescued an exhausted elephant calf from the Teesta River in West Bengal and helped reunite it with its mother before the pair returned to the forest. The incident took place at around 8.30 am on September»»»

Spokesperson confirms suspension but gives no reason or date for shows to resume Dubai: Dubai Fountain performances have been suspended, Gulf News can confirm, with no date given for when the popular Downtown Dubai attraction will resume its shows. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

Eli Lilly and Company and Neuroaxis, Romania’s first integrated neurology and neuroimaging clinic, now part of the Regina Maria Network, have launched a partnership aimed at helping more patients in the country receive an earlier and clearer diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and access appropriate t»»»