Veliko Tarnovo will be the centre of celebrations marking the 118th anniversary of the declaration of Bulgaria’s independence on September 22, 1908. Ceremonies will also be held in Sofia, Varna, Burgas and a number of other cities across the country. In Veliko Tarnovo, the day will begin with a fes»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention opened in Doha yesterday, bringing Arab countries together to strengthen preventive measures, financial investigations, mutual legal assistance and transparency in beneficial ownership. Hosted »»»

Two people, 18, have been detained in Chui region on suspicion of distributing synthetic drugs through stashes. According to the Interior Ministry’s Service for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking, a personal search of one of the detainees uncovered 120 packets containing a synthetic substance. His »»»

New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with US Senator for New Hampshire HE Jeanne Shaheen, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting dealt with discussing the strong an»»»

New York: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, participated in a dialogue session titled "Qatar's Strategic Role in a Changing Middle East" as part of the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit, held in New York on the »»»

The powers to electronically monitor defendants will be transferred from the justice authorities to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan adopted the relevant resolution. The Justice Ministry must, within one month, transfer information and materials on defendants»»»

24/7 Trump TV debuts after CNN, Politico and MS NOW barred from briefings The White House has launched a 24-hour streaming channel called “Trump TV” amid an escalating confrontation with US news teams, days after President Donald Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from the White House »»»

Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss rebuke prompts apology over Katrina weight jibe Dubai: Pakistani RJ Dr Ejaz Waris has apologised to Bollywood star Katrina Kaif after facing backlash for comments about the actor’s post-pregnancy weight. His apology came after Salman Khan called out people who had been troll»»»

The shareholder powers for Kyrgyz Pochtasy OJSC have been transferred from the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies to the Presidential Affairs Department. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted the relevant resolution. The decision was made as part of the implementation of the pre»»»

The British Museum said on Monday that it has banned people from taking photos of the Bayeux Tapestry to prevent crowds from backing up at the new exhibit. The 1,000-year-old artwork is on display in the UK after an unprecedented loan from France, and tickets are sold out until December 31. The Bri»»»

EU countries failed Monday to reach a final deal that would remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the bloc's sanctions list, with diplomats set to resume talks Tuesday. EU countries failed Monday to finalise a deal that involved lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs »»»

US President Donald Trump said he expects the legal battle over his decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House to continue on appeal if necessary. “Why should I have to give ‘access’ to such people?” Trump wrote on Truth Social, accusing the outlets of publishing false and damagi»»»

Despite US restrictions on Russian low-enriched uranium, Russia remains the largest supplier of enrichment services to US nuclear utilities, Foreign Policy reported. In 2025, Rosatom supplied 26% of the enrichment services purchased by US nuclear operators, worth about $1 billion — more than the on»»»

Over 1,000 flights delayed or cancelled as FAA radar, radio systems fail New York: New York's John F Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport were among several airports affected by ground stops on Monday (local time) following an equipment outage at»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has delegated the authority to further implement reforms aimed at enhancing public administration efficiency and debureaucratization to Minister of Justice Almaz Aiylchiev. The president amended Decree No. 387 of December 30, 2025. In the second paragraph of th»»»

Ras Al Khor, Al Garhoud, Al Khan emerge as major bottlenecks for commuters Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah are facing sluggish commutes this Tuesday morning, with live traffic data showing red and amber congestion spreading across several major corridors and interchanges as the working we»»»

Flights and shipping continue, but UAE travellers urged to stay alert and flexible UAE aviation remains open, though the US-Iran conflict remains volatile amid renewed Iranian warnings, a reported strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and uneven airline operations across the UAE. Dubai and Abu»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the successful test of a new-type weapon system on September 20, KCNA reported. The test marked another step in the DPRK’s weapons modernization program and “did not have any adverse impact on the security of neighboring countries.”“The test was undoubtedly a»»»

Aiymkyz Aidaralieva has set a new Kyrgyzstan’s national swimming record at the Asian Games in Japan, the Swimming Federation reported. The new national record was set in the women’s 200-meter freestyle. «2:05.23 — a new national record!» the sports organization said. Ulanbek Akmatbaev, President of»»»

A criminal case has been opened in Bazar-Korgon district regarding the illegal issuance of certificates and diplomas to students who were outside Kyrgyzstan. The Prosecutor General’s Office reported. An investigation revealed that during the 2024–2025 academic year, officials at vocational lyceum N»»»

US and Chinese delegations held "succesful" and "constructive" talks in New York on Sunday on Artificial Intelligence and trade, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington later this week. The two countries discussed setting up a dialogue mechanism as fears over AI security keep ri»»»

Police and protesters clashed in Paris over the weekend as thousands demonstrated against a proposed law that critics claim would give law enforcement officers a “license to kill.” Video from the French capital showed police firing tear gas and chasing demonstrators as the streets filled with smoke»»»

UNGA visit heightens speculation over possible Trump-Pezeshkian meeting Iran’s foreign minister arrived in New York on Monday as President Donald Trump prepares to meet Gulf leaders and weighs a possible encounter with Iran’s president during the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Forei»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with representatives of the U.S. business community during his working visit to the United States. The meeting took place in New York. According to the presidential press service, the meeting provided a platform for direct dialogue on the current state of K»»»

Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance, despite the two countries being longstanding allies and President Donald Trump and his family maintaining close personal ties with Saudi leaders. France 24 International affairs comme»»»

US media outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced Monday they were filing suit after US President Donald Trump banned their journalists from the White House last week. The ban on the three outlets marks an escalation in the Trump administration's years-long assault on the country's pres»»»

Report from Santa Catarina, Brazil – Flavio Bolsonaro is not the only member of his family campaigning in his father’s shadow. The former president's eldest son, who is now polling neck and neck with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can count on two of his brothers»»»

Ed Sheeran’s controversial US tour has sparked a wave of viral rumours. A false claim that his music was removed from Spotify racked up more than 3 million views on X, despite his his music remaining available. Another video, viewed over 14 million times, falsely suggested Sheeran was now defi»»»

Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that clears a major legal hurdle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal imposing commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News. Paramount has reached a settlem»»»

The United States, Denmark and Greenland are set to sign a security agreement Tuesday expanding US involvement in Greenland’s defense while affirming Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory. The United States, Denmark and Greenland will on Tuesday sign the announced US security deal for Greenl»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) has urged Jordanian companies to make greater use of advanced artificial intelligence tools to improve productivity, drive innovation and strengthen their competitiveness.In a newly published paper, titled “The Nature of AI Use in Jordanian Companies,” the fo»»»

AMMAN — The Ministry of Labour said on Monday that investors in the Maan Industrial City can apply for government wage support incentives for a period of three years.The incentives were approved by the cabinet and are administered through the Maan Development Company, in accordance with the conditi»»»

Hungary is lobbying Washington for temporary relief from new Russian energy sanctions as the country continues to buy Russian crude while attempting to diversify its oil and gas supplies. The move follows new US legislation giving President Donald Trump powers to impose tariffs of up to 100% on cou»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov visited the New York office of StoneX Group during his working visit to the United States and met with the corporation’s management. He familiarized himself with StoneX Group’s main areas of activity, its international financial infrastructure and experience op»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov sent a congratulatory telegram to the head of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on the occasion of the successful State Duma elections. «I am confident that the new convocation of the State Duma will make a significant contribution to addressing »»»

A delegation from Kyrgyzsuudolboor OJSC paid a working visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Agriculture reported. According to the ministry, the Kyrgyz delegation held talks in Almaty with the management of Adamant Inc. LLP. The discussions focused primarily on the implementation of »»»

The Tisza parliamentary group does not see the election of Zoltán Szathmáry — nominated by the head of state as Prosecutor General — as guaranteed, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Monday at a press conference held in Parliament. Péter Magyar said the nomination had arrived at the start of »»»

Share: File- An Iranian carries the Iranian and Hezbollah flags during the commemoration of the 41st anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2020. Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA (West Asia News Agency) More than 30 years after the deadliest attack in Argentina’s history, a trial»»»

The sessions offer a rare space for children to laugh, interact with their peers and enjoy Children in Kabul are finding moments of joy and escape through informal circus sessions held on rooftops across the Afghan capital. Community-led groups and independent artists organise the activities, givin»»»

At the Asian Games currently taking place in Japan, Kyrgyz athlete Yryskeldi Duisheev won a bronze medal in the MMA competition. The State Agency for Sports and Physical Culture reported. The athlete began his participation in the quarterfinals, where he defeated Palestinian athlete Sami Akkawi wit»»»

The consortium led by Lőrinc Mészáros and László Szíjj, which won the contract to operate and develop Hungary's motorways, would receive 77 million forints per hour from the state for decades to come if the contract were to remain in force — the Minister of Transport and Investment said in an inter»»»

The diesel subsidy is fully automatic — it does not need to be applied for, and bank account details do not need to be provided, the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) announced on Monday in a statement to MTI. According to the announcement, operators of diesel-only vehicles with a maxim»»»

Unlikely allies: Trump backs Mamdani’s ambitious rail yard housing project New York: Donald Trump made an unusual visit for a sitting president to the official residence of the city's mayor for a meeting with Zohran Mamdani. The visit, marked by bonhomie, came as a surprise on Monday because Mamdan»»»

Residents warn love-marriage couples they may not be allowed to live in the village Residents of Aryanagar village in Haryana’s Hisar district have moved to discourage love marriages after three to four couples recently married against their families' wishes. A village meeting held on Sunday, atten»»»

Themed evening brought together 351 dealers, partners, and industry leaders Al Muqarram Auto Parts LLC (A-MAP), a Badami Holding company and the exclusive distributor of ADNOC Voyager in the UAE, hosted the ADNOC Voyager Dealer Meet 2026 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. The "Proudly UAE»»»

Survivors recount torture and psychological warfare in Venezuela’s Rodeo I Former political prisoners of Venezuela's Rodeo I are unable to shake the memories of punishments dealt out by hooded jailers in the country's most notorious prison. The maximum security facility, one of four towers that mak»»»

Convective clouds possible in eastern and southern areas as humidity brings fog risk Dubai: Temperatures could reach 47°C in parts of the UAE on Tuesday as the country faces a five-day spell of hot, humid weather, with fog and mist possible and convective clouds expected to develop in some areas. T»»»

Over 1,000 flights delayed or cancelled as FAA radar, radio systems fail New York: New York's John F Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport were among several airports affected by ground stops on Monday (local time) following an equipment outage at»»»

Senators demand full access for watchdogs to review AI use in US operations Washington: Three senior US senators have demanded investigations into reported artificial-intelligence (AI) failures in American military and intelligence operations, warning that unreliable data and AI-generated falsehood»»»

Purge of senior PLA leaders deepens Xi Jinping’s campaign to tighten party control BEIJING (AP): China has purged the country's highest-ranking army general and another top military official from the ruling Communist Party over alleged corruption and disloyalty uncovered during a months-long invest»»»