Dr Evgeniya Kercheva was named Doctor of the Year at the regional level in Razgrad, the Razgrad Regional Medical Association under the Bulgarian Medical Association reported on Monday. Kercheva said: "The smiles of children I have treated and the peace of mind of their parents are the greatest rewa»»»

Dubai-bound road affected as UAE rail service construction advances As work on the UAE’s national rail service gains steam, a road towards Dubai will be temporarily closed for a short period from tomorrow, October 20, until October 27. Etihad Rail posted the news on social media, saying that due to»»»

Doha: The 2026-2027 Armed Forces Futsal Championship, organized by the Military Sports Federation with the participation of 12 teams representing various Armed Forces units, has wrapped up with the Federation's President, Maj. Gen. Dr. Yousef Desmal Al Kuwari, in attendance. The tournament featured»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday began a Gulf tour aimed at securing oil and diesel supplies in an effort to bring down prices, after a weekend of violent protests sparked by soaring living costs. Macron, just hours after slamming France's "unbridled" violence in an address late on Sunday»»»

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels struck a military camp for government forces in southern Yemen on Monday, killing at least 20 soldiers, Yemeni military officials said, in one of the deadliest attacks in the recent surge in fighting. The rebels fired ballistic missiles on the al-Alam military camp in t»»»

RIYADH: Indonesia has become the first foreign country to own property in Thakher Makkah, after the state’s wealth fund Danantara received ownership certificates for a SR2 billion ($531.4 million) acquisition. According to a press release, Thakher Development, the master developer of Thakher Makkah»»»

Tunis, Oct.19 (TAP) - The second edition of the 2026 Roadshow for the "Start-ups and Innovative SMEs" project will take place on October 22 and 23 in Gafsa and Zarzis respectively, with the aim of connecting entrepreneurs with funding opportunities...»»»

Jewel of Joy spans 25,000 sq ft, conceived as a complete jewellery experience centre Dubai: Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, officially opened Jewel of Joy, the biggest jewellery showroom in the Middle East, at Dubai Gold District. The launch is a landmark milestone in the Group’s journe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the friendly Republic of Singapore, held an official meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Monday, October 19, 2026. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness the Amir welc»»»

Beirut: Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun discussed on Monday developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as efforts to support the Lebanese state, with Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy, who is currently visiting Lebanon. In a statement following the meeting, Fahmy affirmed suppor»»»

Doha, Qatar: His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met today with, Deputy Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon; HE Dr. Tarek Mitri, Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the sisterl»»»

Bulgaria will seek to keep its budget deficit within the 3% limit, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said on BNT, adding that the final budget figures would depend on parliamentary discussions and subsequent revisions. Hristov also discussed plans to raise pensions by 8%, public sector salaries by »»»

“The technical pattern resembles that of last year, when the October correction was followed by a rally following the earnings reports. The macroeconomic context is different, however, because the war in the Middle East has brought inflation back to the fore, and the Fed raised interest rates in Se»»»

Transelectrica connected 663 MW of battery storage to the Romanian grid between January and 20 August 2026. Batteries took more than a quarter of the 2,514 MW of new generation and storage capacity the transmission system operator connected in that period. Only solar added more, at 1,331 MW. On 1 A»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: Specialized army units inspected the tunnel discovered in the Fanar area and determined that it is approximately 13 meters l»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: Several individual pits were found inside the tunnel, and a suspect allegedly involved in digging it has been arrested as in»»»

Ukraine says speed limits on Starlink are still hampering military efforts to fight off Russian drones, days after a surprise network slowdown that Kyiv called deliberate and Washington denied ordering. We take a closer look in Tech 24. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that s»»»

Some managers call it autonomy when they simply stop managing. Although nobody likes micromanagement, its opposite, a lack of oversight, can be just as big a problem. Freedom of action without clear direction doesn’t empower employees, it confuses them. But how can effective management coexist with»»»

Paris, France: Protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as French authorities scrambled to stem public discontent fuelling mass cost-of-living demonstrations that over the weekend spilled over into some of the worst street violence in recent years. President Emmanuel Macron»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, will participate in the Baku International Book Fair in Azerbaijan from October 21 to 25, alongside a broad range of international participants. Qatar's participation reflects its commitment to strengthening its cultural presence and»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Iran on Monday, Russian media said, in his first visit since the outbreak of the Middle East war as Moscow seeks to play a mediating role. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Sunday that the trip would focus on "regional and in»»»

U.S. embassies across much of the Middle East urged Americans to increase their vigilance on Monday, citing a "complex security environment" and travel disruptions eight months into the U.S.-Iran war. Embassies in the Gulf, Israel, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan issued a security alert saying: "Americans»»»

NEW YORK - The overall security situation in Kosovo-Metohija has remained stable but an institutional deadlock persisted, progress on implementation of the Brussels Agreement has remained limited and tensions between the Pristina authorities and local self-government authorities have been heightene»»»

Gold regularly appears in business news, yet the language surrounding it can leave readers with more questions than answers. Headlines move between bullion, currencies, central bank reserves and trading symbols, often assuming that everyone understands how these subjects connect. For anyone buildin»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Washington’s partnership with Riyadh exposes how economic interests and strategic alliances shape the enforcement of human rights. When Principles Meet Power Washington condemns executions in Iran, denounces Russian attacks on civilians, and portrays human rights as universal pri»»»

Damascus, Oct 19 (SANA) As Syria’s agricultural sector faces growing challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and rising production costs, regenerative agriculture is emerging as a sustainable strategic option to maintain productivity and strengthen farmland resilience to climate change»»»

Blue Rhine will install screens across the 112-metre-high venue’s exterior on Yas Island Dubai: Before audiences step inside Sphere Abu Dhabi for a concert or immersive show, the building’s exterior is designed to give them something to watch: a giant programmable LED display wrapped around its sph»»»

Tehran: Russia’s foreign minister has arrived in Tehran for his first visit since the outbreak of the Middle East war, Russian news agencies reported on Monday, as Moscow seeks to play a mediating role. Arriving from Bahrain, Sergei Lavrov was scheduled to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshk»»»

Two Arab expats arrested after allegedly promising lucrative financial returns Dubai: An Omani citizen lost OMR29,000 after falling victim to an alleged money-doubling scam in which two Arab nationals promised to multiply his funds and generate substantial financial returns, the Royal Oman Police s»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe France Faces One of Its Deepest Crises as Violent Unrest Spreads to Italy and Albania 19-10-2026 14:21 PM Protesters, including students fr»»»

SFDA says product is registered as a dietary supplement, not a cancer treatment Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has denied claims circulating on social media that it approved a medicine derived from active substances in camel urine for the treatment of cancer. In a statement po»»»

Mum of accused, 19, offers to support victims’ families amid public anger, seeks privacy Dubai: Nooha Sajeev, an Indian businesswoman whose boutique has branches in Dubai and Sharjah, has appealed for privacy for her family in a viral video. It was posted on Sunday, a week after her 19-year-old son»»»

Over breakfast, comedian and impressionist talks about stepping out of her father's shadow Dubai: There are comedians who make you laugh, and then there's Jamie Lever, who can make you laugh simply by becoming that nosy, judgmental Indian auntie. You know the type. She asks intrusive questions, del»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) organized a dialogue workshop on trust and company service providers to raise awareness of requirements for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. In a statement Monday, MOCI said the forum reflected it»»»

Doctor shares viral video of newborn's stress-free debut If anyone was born with bragging rights, it’s this kid. Social media users – so, everybody – is cooing over a video of a baby with an attitude. The clip has been shared by a Cairo-based doc and shows the little human still covered in vernix c»»»

By Al-Ahed News The “Israeli” entity’s aggression against Lebanon continues, with multiple attacks and military movements across southern areas from midnight until the latest available updates. The incidents include artillery shelling targeting several locations, machine-gun fire in multiple towns,»»»

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President Joseph Aoun on Monday emphasized that "Lebanon adheres to the diplomatic solution despite its difficulty,” because it is “far less costly than a devastating war for which the Lebanese -- and especially the people of the South -- are paying the price.” “It is time for Lebanon to find peace»»»

Fact-checkers debunk viral shipwreck footage of drifting iPhones Hundreds of iPhones bobbing in the sea, luxury perfume bottles drifting past shipping containers and people in small boats collecting valuable goods — extraordinary scenes have gone viral following a shipwreck near the Strait of Hormu»»»

The Bulgarian community in Hungary plays an important role in strengthening relations between the two countries and can serve as a means of deepening dialogue and exchanges between them, Hungarian Social Relations and Culture Minister Zoltan Tarr told journalists on Monday during the 21st World Mee»»»

Athens: Twelve migrants died Monday attempting to cross the Aegean Sea, including six people on a boat which collided with a police vessel, authorities said. A baby and four women were among six people who died off the island of Lesbos on Monday following the collision, a coast guard official told »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States may restrict access to the Starlink satellite system as leverage against Kiev, Senior Fellow and Director of Military Analysis at the Defense Priorities research center Jennifer Kavanagh told Sputnik. "The United States could restrict access to Starlink, int»»»

Vienna, Oct. 19 (SANA) A Syrian delegation is taking part in the 13th session of a UN conference on transnational organized crime, held in Vienna, Austria. The delegation, led by Brig. Gen. Abdul Rahim Jabara, director of the Ministry of Interior’s International Cooperation Department, is attending»»»

An Austrian Airlines flight carrying 57 people from Tel Aviv, Israel to Vienna made an emergency landing in Bulgaria following a bomb threat. According to a statement from Bulgaria’s Transport Ministry, the crew of Austrian Airlines flight OS82, an Airbus A320, reported that it received a bomb thre»»»

Washington has urged Israel to “crack down” on extremist settler violence following a brutal attack on an American journalist in the occupied West Bank, even as President Donald Trump has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu his “Complete and Total Endorsement” ahead of Israel’s October 27 elect»»»

Two Saudi Air Force officers died when an ​AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed in southwestern Najran province, Saudi-led coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki has said. Yemen’s Houthi militants claim they shot it down. According to the Saudi authorities, the helicopter crashed beca»»»

Hungary's strategic partnership with Bulgaria provides a solid foundation for the two countries to continue working together towards freedom, peace and security in Europe and around the world, Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban said in Sofia on Monday. "Friendship betw»»»