Insurance for oil tankers operating in the Black Sea has climbed from about USD200,000 to USD2.5 million per vessel in recent months, raising crude oil transportation costs and adding pressure to fuel prices in Bulgaria, Evgeni Simeonov, special commercial manager for Lukoil’s companies in the coun»»»

Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov has called for stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated surveillance with Romania and Turkey following overnight drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the Black Sea, the Defense Ministry said. Stoyanov spoke by phone on October 13 with Romanian »»»

Bulgarian border police rescued the crew of the drone-damaged Chelsea-3 in a dangerous overnight operation in extremely rough seas, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said. The border police vessel 514, Burgas, and its nine-member crew carried out the rescue despite sea conditions exceeding Sea Sta»»»

The latest strikes on commercial vessels in the Black Sea occurred in Bulgaria’s contiguous zone, closer to its territorial waters than last week’s attacks, which took place farther out in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The two vessels were hit overnight, exactly one week after the ALFA WAT»»»

SEOUL: South Korean police said they had detained a man suspected of stabbing eight people on Tuesday at a shopping mall in the city of Incheon, and the Yonhap news agency said one of the victims was in a life-threatening condition. Officers are investigating the motive and circumstances of the att»»»

KYIV: Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv in which five missiles hit civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday in a post on X. Zelensky characterized the barrage on the capital as “particularly vile,” and emph»»»

Financing growth lifts income as customer deposits reach Dh60.4 billion Dubai: Sharjah Islamic Bank reported a 9% increase in net profit after tax to Dh1.2 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by higher income from Islamic financing and sukuk investments. Get updated faster and for »»»

COMMENTThe UAE’s green transition is creating investment opportunities across energy and industry The global conversation around sustainability is entering a new phase. The question is no longer simply whether governments and businesses should pursue net zero, but rather how the capital required to»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a written message from President HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt concerning bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affair»»»

Calls on them to refrain from reposting videos related to any ongoing events The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has called on Indian nationals in the country to stay calm and vigilant in light of the recent circumstances. In a tweeted circular, it called on Indian nationals to stay indoors in case of an »»»

Tunis,Oct.13 (TAP) - Tunisia called Tuesday for greater intra-African cooperation in the digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) fields, pointing to the urgent need to move from isolated initiatives towards a strategic continental...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi-led Coalition says to issue “evacuation warning for civilians” in Yemeni capital, Sanaa 13-10-2026 15:20 PM Latest News Urgent News S»»»

Hungary's parliament voted on Tuesday to remove anti-LGBTQ provisions from a "child protection" law adopted in 2021 under the country's former nationalist leader, in the first significant move to reverse discriminatory legislation since Prime Minister Peter Magyar took power in May. Hungarian lawma»»»

Arab Finance: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of EGP 10 billion financing agreements between Banque Misr and Founders Real Estate, a subsidiary of Hyde Park Developments, according to a statement. The eight-year partnership aims to fund the purchase and marketing of assets own»»»

The coalition spokesperson said on Tuesday that a warning would shortly be issued for civilians to evacuate a site in Sanaa ahead of a targeted operation.»»»

Calls on them to refrain from reposting videos related to any ongoing events The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has called on Indian nationals in the country to stay calm and vigilant in light of the recent circumstances. In a tweeted circular, it called on Indian nationals to stay indoors in case of an »»»

As word came of Houthi rebels closing in, Weam Abdullah and her family decided it was time to leave their home in Taiz, Yemen's third largest city. They had survived a yearslong siege by the rebels earlier in their country's civil war, and they didn't want to endure that again. They made it out jus»»»

The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Tuesday that its forces intercepted three drones north of the capital Riyadh. "Interception and destruction of 3 drones north of Riyadh city," Major General Turki al-Maliki, a spokesman for the coalition, wrote on X.»»»

Empowering Zanzibar’s women farmers through sustainable seaweed farming solutions Dubai: For more than 112 days each year, Nadhifa Ibrahimu walks into the shallow waters off Zanzibar’s coast to tend the seaweed that helps support her family. The 35-year-old mother of four from Muungoni Village has »»»

At the same time, the Romanian leu has reached a new record low, crossing the threshold of 5.35 lei per euro, after President Nicușor Dan presented a fourth consecutive nomination for the position of prime minister. Despite having the highest interest rates in the European Union, at 6.5%, the count»»»

An Israeli strike targeted Tuesday Wadi Slouqi, Kfartebnit and Wadi al-Hujair, while artillery shelled overnight Harees, Baraashit, Mayfadoun and al-Mansouri. An explosion involving unexploded ordnance killed a student and injured 24 others during a school trip in northern Israel on Monday, raising»»»

At a briefing at the National Assembly on Tuesday, in response to a question about the latest drone attacks on two ships in the Black Sea, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said: "Following the two attacks, it is clear that normal shipping in the Black Sea will no longer be possible, with a »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev could have spoken directly with Russian President Putin on his Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov about the latest drone attacks on merchant vessels off the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, former Foreign Minister and now MP of GERB-UDF Georg Georgiev said here Tuesday. He was speak»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on Tuesday that he suspected Russian involvement in the latest drone attacks on Black Sea ships, while acknowledging uncertainty about the drones used. Answering a question, Stoyanov said it was unclear what kind of drones had been used but described the situa»»»

US federal agents have raided the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused of immigration fraud. Omar, a Somali-born naturalized US citizen, is a vocal critic of Trump’s policies and a supporter of Palestinian rights. Agents were filmed searchin»»»

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has poured more than $276 million into Republican political groups since early July, becoming the largest known donor ahead of next month’s crucial US midterm elections, the New York Times reported on Monday. The contributions come just weeks before the November 3 vote, w»»»

Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator has extended the closure of the kingdom’s main airport following two deadly strikes over the weekend, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels continued launching missiles at the country. The kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Monday that the suspens»»»

Corfu flight lands safely as police investigate suspected aviation emergency Dubai: Germany’s Nuremberg Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday after a suspected aviation emergency, with police securing the site and flight operations suspended. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

Hungary’s parliament has approved a grand child protection bill, including measures addressing children left in hospitals and access to harmful sexual content. Prime Minister Péter Magyar branded the opposition parties’ votes against the legislation a “disgrace”, while Mi Hazánk called on President»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. "A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan," the Kremlin sa»»»

MOSCOW - Serbian caretaker Minister of Information and Telecommunications Boris Bratina met on Tuesday in Moscow with Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation Maxim Oreshkin. "The interlocutors confirmed the mutual commitment to further strengthening rela»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is once again set to host one of the standout rounds of the world’s premier motorcycle racing series. The MOTO GP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026 takes place from November 6 to 8, 2026 at the Lusail International Circuit maintaining its status as the only night race of the»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to inquire about the situations in the Kingdom following “the attacks that targeted the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and other civilian installations and facilities, the Presidency said. Aoun renewed his c»»»

A group of former Israeli captives and relatives of those killed in October 7 attacks demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu releases the full transcripts, recordings and protocols or meetings and discussions from that morning and the period before, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. The dem»»»

Sheikh Mohamed and Putin exchange views on regional and global issues UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. During the call, the two leaders discussed cooperation and joint efforts to furth»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Vows to Fulfill Housing Pledge Despite Sacrifices, Announces Up to $14,000 in Aid 13-10-2026 13:20 PM Head of Hezbollah's Executi»»»

There are tourists who come from Bucharest for a long weekend, and others who travel halfway across the country for a week by the sea. There are families who book their holiday as early as January, and tourists who decide in September to make the most of the last few sunny days. There are guests di»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the framework agreement is not "ideal" but it has saved what remains of Lebanon and limited the Israeli aggression. "The people of the South are exhausted and only want to live in peace," he said. "We made the decision to save what remains of Lebanon and we c»»»

More than 7,200 voting machines have already been repaired, and all 12,800 are expected to be ready by Thursday for the October 25 presidential election, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on Tuesday. She was speaking at the Cargo Partners warehouse where the machin»»»

41% of workers’ core skills are expected to change by 2030 More than 57,000 new students enrolled in UAE universities during the 2024–25 academic year, marking a 13 per cent increase compared to the previous year and the highest intake recorded in a decade. The figures, reported by 66 higher educat»»»

Technology helps landlords improve services, respond faster to complaints, retain tenants Dubai: From reporting a faulty air conditioner to requesting maintenance or renewing a lease, tenants in Dubai could soon find it easier to communicate with landlords as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on a»»»

BELGRADE - Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lucic said on Tuesday his company would obtain a US operating licence in mid-November and start operating as a mobile operator on the US market in December. "Telekom Srbija will launch a mobile operator via the AT&T network in December this year. We thought it»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli airstrike on Al-Slouqi Valley 13-10-2026 14:09 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Monday evening that, to him, an electoral victory meant winning an absolute majority - at least 126 seats in the parliament, without the Socialist»»»

Rome, Oct. 13 (SANA) Syria is participating in the 2026 World Food Forum in Rome to strengthen international cooperation in agriculture and food security, support the development of its agricultural sector and advance sustainable development. The Syrian delegation includes Mustafa Zakieh, assistant»»»

Hezbollah announced on Tuesday an aid program for Lebanese who lost their homes in the war with Israel, with benefits capped at $14,000 per household, despite U.S. and Lebanese sanctions on the militant group. The announcement also comes despite U.S. sanctions on Iran, which backs Hezbollah with we»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov talked on Tuesday with Radu Miruta, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Romania, and with Yasar Guler, Minister of National Defence of Turkiye, the Defence Ministry’s press service announced. The main topic of both telephone conversations was »»»

ROME: Pope’s motorcade leaves Vatican for expected admission to hospital for surgery to remove lung nodule. Pope Leo XIV was expected to be admitted to a Rome hospital Tuesday for the removal of a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Riyadh marched in expecting surrender within weeks. Eleven years later, Ansarullah is striking the Saudi capital, threatening its economic ambitions, and forcing the kingdom to confront the limits of its power. How the War Began When the Arab Spring reached Yemen in 2011, it ende»»»

Speaking to reporters in Parliament on Tuesday, Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov commented on the latest reports of drone attacks that took place in the Black Sea near Bulgaria's coast. He said that Bulgaria is fully adhering to NATO protocol and added that Prime Minister Rumen Radev»»»