EU ministers have discussed how to make labour standards compatible with modern technological conditions and workplace culture, such as telework and AI-led staff oversight, without losing competitiveness. The law in question, called the Quality Jobs Act, covers a wide range of work protection measu»»»

Doha: In a move that reflects the strength and solidity of the historical ties and the close, growing strategic partnership between the two friendly nations, HE President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron will arrive for an official visit to the State of Qatar, as announced in a statement by t»»»

Security forces carried out more than 400 air and land rescues in Spain’s Valencia region Madrid: Torrential rain battered eastern Spain, unleashing severe flooding that left at least four people dead in recent days, inundated streets and forced many residents to stay indoors, authorities said Mond»»»

Videos circulating online appeared to show smoke coming from the aircraft’s left wing A LATAM Airlines Perú flight bound for Piura was disrupted on Monday after a fire was reported around the aircraft’s left engine and wing area shortly before takeoff at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport. F»»»

Lebanon's economic crisis has dragged on since 2019. A re-igniting of Israel's war with Hezbollah derailed the weak recovery seen last year. The World Bank now forecasts that the Lebanese economy will shrink by 6.4 percent this year, with inflation expected to reach around 17.5 percent. A growing d»»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced in a statement six six qualitative military operations in the past 48 hours, using a large number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones. General Saree affirmed that the quality strikes came in response to the on»»»

The historic building of the National Assembly, the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, and the Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo (North Central Bulgaria) on Monday were illuminated in pink, the symbol of the fight against breast cancer. The initiative was proposed by Health Committee Chair Kos»»»

The role of the president is to act as a balancer, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said at a meeting with residents of Varna on Monday. Gurov stressed that the head of State cannot draft budgets, run ministries or build motorways, but has the voice entrusted to him by the Bulgarian people and c»»»

Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Ministry of Economy announced on Monday that Malaysia is moving to regulate data center developments to ensure sustainable industry growth and transition toward a circular economy. This will include a Digital Infrastructure (Data Center) Bill, which is expected to be pre»»»

In tonight's programme: Kenya confirms a third case of Ebola, a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from DR Congo. Also, Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs by gunmen in Bamenda. Finally, we meet Ghanaian »»»

French authorities issued a curfew for Place de la Republique ‌and the ‌streets around Les Halles in central Paris to take effect Monday night from 11pm until 6am on Tuesday. Earlier, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez admitted that police had "lost control" of the protests in seve»»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence after looting affected thousands of businesses over the weekend. The unrest linked to a student protest movement comes months before Fra»»»

CACAK - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Monday a decision by N1 TV to reject him as a representative of the list on a Wednesday evening pre-electoral show was unprecedented since the 1990s »»»

Two suspects accused of setting fire to 11 Starlink antennas at a secured site near Sofia have left Bulgaria, and their whereabouts are unknown, according to reports citing the investigation, as prosecutors seek European Arrest Warrants for them. The two men, aged 20 and 21, hold German passports b»»»

Bulgaria’s Sofia City Court has authorized European Arrest Warrants for two German nationals suspected of setting fire to Starlink antennas at the Teleport Plana facility near Sofia, BNT reported, as the suspects have left the country and their current whereabouts remain unknown. The two men, Tirpa»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has pledged to deepen economic cooperation with China, presenting Bulgaria as a gateway to the European market, while agreements pursued by his government have raised questions about transparency, economic benefits and alignment with European Union policy. “We s»»»

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Egypt’s exports of chemicals and fertilisers to India surged 325% year on year to $627m during the first eight months of 2026, up from $147m in the same period last year, according to the Chemical and Fertilisers Export Council. The increase amounted to approximately $480m, making India the third-l»»»

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is visiting Bulgaria as part of a tour of Azerbaijan and the Balkans, held talks with Prime Minister Rumen Radev, President Iliana Iotova and Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on Monday. Wang has already visited Croatia and Montenegro. Radev and Wang held a on»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the Government said in a press release on Monday. The meeting was attended by Daniil, Patriarch of Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov, and clergy from the Ecumenical Patriarchate and synodal bis»»»

CACAK - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Monday a decision by N1 TV to reject him as a representative of the list on a Wednesday evening pre-electoral show was unprecedented since the 1990s »»»

Ankara, Oct. 19 (SANA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday welcomed positive developments in Syria, warning that Israel was seeking to foment chaos there. “We are receiving good news from Syria, but Israel is doing everything in its power to foment chaos there as well,” Erdoğan, spea»»»

Hungary’s government will replace the previous administration’s Otthon Start housing loan scheme with a new programme offering more targeted support for young homebuyers, housing savings and energy-efficient renovations from 2027. The Wekerle Plusz programme will retain subsidised 3 per cent mortga»»»

Bulgaria supports open and constructive dialogue between the European Union (EU) and China, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said on Monday after meeting with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria. The two discussed EU-China relations, among other topics. Bulga»»»

The two leaders discussed the strategic ties between the two countries Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the strategic ties between the two countries and ways to broaden their scope, particularly in the fields of »»»

DOHA: In recognition of QIIB’s growing presence in sustainable finance, Forbes Middle East has named Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmad al-Shaibei, the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, among its Middle East Sustainability Leaders for 2026. The recognition highlights his leadership in advancing the Bank’s sustaina»»»

CAIRO: Israeli settler attacks risk setting off an “explosion” in the occupied West Bank, a senior Palestinian leader told AFP, while urging that the response remain peaceful. Jibril Rajoub, the secretary general of the central committee of the Palestinian Authority’s ruling Fatah faction, said he »»»

DAMASCUS: Officials from the Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon on Monday discussed cooperation in the return of Syrian refugees, the protection of children and the development of social welfare services, as the countries seek to strengthen ties and expand coordination between their governments. The »»»

Negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict are making “great progress,” US President Donald Trump has said, defending his decision to hold back economic pressure on Russia to keep diplomacy moving. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump said his priority is securing a settlement rather than taking s»»»

Rawalpindi, Pakistan: Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for slow over-rates during the opening match of the tri-series in Rawalpindi, the sport's governing body announced on Monday. The ICC said match referee Jeff Crowe fined Pakistan 10 percent »»»

KHARTOUM: A wave of drone strikes targeting war-torn Sudan’s army-held capital Khartoum and two western areas controlled by paramilitary forces has killed more than 100 people since Sunday, according to residents, medical workers and paramilitary sources. The deadliest drone strike hit near a marke»»»

European benchmark gas prices reached their highest level since late 2022, with Dutch TTF futures rising 0.7% to €88.12 per MWh after an earlier 2% gain. Traders are concerned about winter supply after an LNG tanker reported being fired on near Yemen and Qatari exports remained below pre-conflict l»»»

Poland produced just 101,000 passenger cars with combustion engines in 2025, down 53% y/y and the lowest output since the early 1970s. Rising production costs and Chinese competition, with Chinese vehicles reportedly 30% cheaper, are pressuring an automotive sector that contributes about 8% of GDP »»»

Orange Polska plans to launch Cyfrowa Firma, a subscription-based AI platform for small and midsize businesses, including companies that do not use its telecom services. The service will offer separately paid AI assistants for general tasks, marketing, sales, and finance, all drawing on a shared co»»»

The Bulgarian Armed Forces are using unmanned aerial vehicles to step up surveillance of Bulgaria's Black Sea coast and the adjacent airspace and maritime areas as part of additional security measures, the Defence Ministry said on Monday. The activities are part of preventive measures to enhance se»»»

The state of foster care in Silistra Region, the difficulties faced by foster parents, and the need for more public awareness about this form of care for children at risk were the focus of a "Foster Me" discussion at the BTA National Press Club in Silistra on Monday. The forum was part of the natio»»»

ADEN: Yemeni government forces captured new positions in Taiz as they intensified their offensive against the Houthis, carrying out 1,164 strikes and neutralizing an estimated 558 militia fighters over the past 24 hours, a military spokesperson said on Monday. Majed Al-Nuzaili, spokesperson for the»»»

BELGRADE - The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has rejected criminal complaints filed against Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric, Acting Secretary General at the MFA Dusan Kozarev and Serbian ambassadors in ten countries, Tanjug learns. The ambassadors include Dragan Sutanovac, Serbia'»»»

RIYADH: The Future Investment Initiative Institute has informed participants that the tenth edition of its annual conference, originally scheduled to take place in Riyadh from Oct. 26 to 29, has been postponed to 2027. A new date will be announced “soon.” In a message to participants reviewed by As»»»

RIYADH: Middle East policy could play a significant role in Americans’ choices in next month’s congressional elections, with a majority saying candidates’ positions on US military involvement in the region matter to their vote, according to a new Asharq/Ipsos Poll. The survey found that 57 percent »»»

Doha, Qatar: For Suhail and Thuraya, a typical morning at Al Khor’s Panda House involves bamboo, a little climbing and, eventually, a long nap. For the people caring for them, it begins with a detailed checklist. As October 19, 2026 marks four years since the giant pandas arrived in Qatar, their tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank participated in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held from 12 to 18 October 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Convened by the Boards of Governors of the IMF and the World Bank Group (WBG), the Annual Meetings bring together central bankers, fi»»»

CAIRO: Egypt’s parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s request to authorize military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier. The sessions over the past two days were convened»»»

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Transforming cultural heritage into tourism opportunities, preserving identity and shaping sustainable cities were among the topics discussed at Monday's international forum on "Azerbaijan - Bulgaria: Urban Planning, Architecture, Tourism, Heritage, Innovation and Cities of the Future", part of the»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and British writer and historian Prof. Bettany Hughes discussed promoting Bulgaria’s historical heritage through new documentaries, the Council of Ministers said in a press release on Monday. The meeting took place at the Council of Ministers, with Tourism Minis»»»

MANILA: Seven overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were injured in attacks in Saudi Arabia, with three of them in critical condition, said the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration said 34 OFWs from Saudi Arabia arrived in the Philippines on M»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore, HE Lawrence Wong, during his visit to Doha. The meeting centered on cooperation between the two nations a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways and QNB Group have entered into a strategic global payments partnership that brings together the international reach and capabilities of two of Qatar’s most recognised institutions. The collaboration will integrate QNB’s payment acceptance expertise with Qatar Airways’ di»»»

GENEVA: UN rights experts on Monday called on Israel to protect Palestinian farmers in the West Bank as settler attacks worsen with the annual olive harvest. “Palestinian farmers must be protected and able to access their land safely. Yet, year after year, the violence, destruction and restrictions»»»