A Bulgarian delegation reaffirmed the Bulgarian State’s support for the Bulgarian community in Ukraine during a meeting with Odesa Regional Governor Oleg Kiper on Thursday. “We are here to demonstrate the Bulgarian State’s support for the Bulgarian community in Ukraine. We know that this community »»»

Andrew and Tristan Tate are in federal court in Miami on Thursday for a hearing over their potential extradition to Britain where they face charges of rape and human trafficking. File Photo by Robert Ghement/EPA-EFE Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Andrew and Tristan Tate are in federal court in Miami on Thursday »»»

BEIRUT: A report prepared by Lebanon’s National Commission for International Humanitarian Law documenting Israeli violations is being revised almost daily as infringements continue in southern Lebanon and the Lebanese state remains unable to access some of the areas where Israeli forces have advanc»»»

The Council of Ministers decided to abolish the Partnership for Health Council, a permanent consultative and advisory body to the Council of Ministers, the government information service said on Thursday. The Partnership for Health Council was established under the Concept Objectives for Health 202»»»

Brazil's Office of the Attorney General filed a civil lawsuit against Discord after it said it identified serious failures in protections for minors and age verification on the platform. Photo by Matheus Bertelli/Pexels BRASILIA, Brazil, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The Brazilian government has sued Discord fo»»»

LONDON: In a market in Gaza, Maysa Yousef offered her children a choice — a slice of cake, or a toy. They wanted the toy, she said, she could see it in their eyes, but they chose cake instead. They understood what toys cost now and did not want to embarrass her in front of the shopkeeper. “Children»»»

The US FDA on Wednesday approved Revolution Medicines' Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer, opening a new treatment option for patients with metastatic disease. A large trial found the once-daily pill doubled survival rates, offering fresh hope for people who have exhausted other treatments. Th»»»

The disappearance of former Hungary international footballer Ákos Buzsáky has sparked concern both in Hungary and England, where the midfielder spent much of his career. The 44-year-old has been reported missing by Hungarian authorities, while his former club Queens Park Rangers has said it is pray»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal'continues to adopt the latest modern construction methods and technologies in the implementation of its building projects, including steel structures and precast concrete, where the nature and technical requirements of the projects make these solutions suit»»»

Ten Nile crocodile eggs at a wildlife park in southern France hatched naturally without the need for controlled incubators, zoo authorities said Wednesday. The natural incubation, a first at the reserve for reptiles, occurred following a series of extreme heatwaves over the summer. France's heatwav»»»

UNITED NATIONS: UN chief Antonio Guterres appealed Thursday for $1.1 billion to fully fund an aid plan for combating the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The plan, costing $2.1 billion in total, has received a major contribution from the United States but “without additional fund»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s far-right finance minister on Thursday laid out his party’s plan to dramatically increase the number of Jews living in two areas of the country with large Arab-Israeli populations. With elections approaching, Bezalel Smotrich said the plan would emulate what he termed the “revol»»»

The Government on Thursday approved changes to the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry’s Rules of Procedure, reducing its staffing level by 39 positions and consolidating administrative units. The changes are intended to optimize the Ministry’s structure and clarify the responsibilities »»»

The surprise arrival of CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow has heightened fears of a direct confrontation between Russia and the West. The visit follows reports earlier this month that there is deepening concern among US intelligence officials that Moscow could attack a NATO country within weeks»»»

Israeli politics are littered with the unaccomplished ambitions of former generals who thought they could turn military gravitas into political success. Of Israel’s 14 prime ministers, only three were generals, and the last one (Ariel Sharon) was elected more than 20 years ago. Still, a long line o»»»

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and attorney Abbe Lowell leave the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Attorneys for Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, told the White House in a letter that»»»

UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday he expects a new contribution of hundreds of ​millions of dollars the United States owes to the UN budget very soon. Reuters reported last week that the Trump administration has informed the US Congress of its intent»»»

The Council of Ministers adopted on Thursday a Regulation on the conditions and procedures for conducting integrity tests for civil servants. The Regulation was adopted pursuant to the Civil Servants Act, alongside which measures from key stage 226a "Measures to combat corruption and enhance integr»»»

TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied, who has ruled with near-total power since 2021, said on Thursday that premeditated acts were behind prolonged water and electricity cuts as the country swelters in summer heat. Temperatures have neared 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks, driving up demand for e»»»

CEUTA, Spain: Protests over security in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta escalated into violent clashes with the Spanish military Thursday, a month after a mass influx of migrants from Morocco. Residents of Ceuta, which is just 18 square kilometers (seven square miles) in size, have held seve»»»

RIYADH: Great television does not begin when the cameras start rolling — it begins with people who know how to recognize an idea, nurture talent and bring stories to life. Bart-Jan van Genderen has spent decades doing just that. From helping build the production infrastructure behind some of the wo»»»

Hussein Mughnieh Axios: a powerful name in today’s media zeitgeist, responsible for major “scoops” from Trump’s White House and a steady buffet of investigative reports on empire’s strategy in West Asia. Its digital menu offers everything from scandalous telephone battles between Israeli prime mini»»»

The identities of two climbers who died on Korumdu Peak have been confirmed by their relatives. According to the Internal Affairs Department of Osh region, the deceased are 43-year-old Belarusian citizen Maxim Polyansky and 37-year-old Lithuanian citizen Sergei Rubtsov. Their bodies are currently a»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military chief on Thursday said he had ordered preparations for reinforcing troops in the occupied West Bank ahead of Jewish high holidays and as violence surges in the territory. “Given the tensions in Judea and Samaria and the upcoming holiday period, I am ordering the elevati»»»

Washington, Aug. 27 (SANA) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency over threats to the country’s bulk-power system, while the Army announced plans to deploy nuclear microreactors at five military installations to strengthen energy resilience. The order»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon said Israeli airstrikes on the country’s south on Thursday killed a woman, as Israel’s military said it struck Hezbollah targets after the Iran-backed group attacked its soldiers in the south overnight. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported a series of Israeli airs»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has announced the operating hours of its Customer Happiness Centres and service channels during the Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday holiday on Friday, August 28, 2026, while reaffirming the continued availability of its dig»»»

Hungarian construction and property group Bayer Construct has applied for bankruptcy protection after the government decided to withdraw from a major office development in Budapest, the company’s owner Attila Balazs told employees on August 26. In a letter obtained by Telex.hu, Balazs, who controls»»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways has launched its latest partnership with Uber for Business to enhance thecorporate travelexperience by delivering greater flexibility and convenience for businesses and corporate travellers worldwide. Through this partnership, members of Qatar Airways’ corporate travel programme»»»

RIYADH: MBC Group has unveiled its first video game, “1001 Threads of Mizan,” at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, marking the debut of MBC Game Studio as the media group expands further into the global gaming industry. The Arabian fantasy action-adventure game draws inspiration from the storytelling t»»»

NEW DELHI: Indian officials are on high alert on Thursday after catastrophic flash floods in neighboring Nepal killed hundreds of people, as they brace for possible impacts in the border regions. A flash flood caused by a collapsing glacier in the Himalayan region between Nepal and Tibet unleashed »»»

Bulgaria Air will increase the number of flights between Sofia and Burgas during the Eurovision 2027 period, responding to expectations of increased travel demand as Bulgaria prepares to host the international music competition. The national carrier will operate up to two daily flights on the Sofia»»»

Bulgarian National Bank Governor and European Central Bank Governing Council member Dimitar Radev has called on the ECB to put greater emphasis on vigilance than patience after its September meeting, saying current conditions could justify another interest rate increase. Speaking to Econostream, Ra»»»

A military aircraft landed at Burgas Airport on Thursday for a technical refuelling stop, the airport reported. The aircraft landed at 12:55 p.m., took off at 2:27 p.m., then left the country. Burgas Airport clarified that the aircraft is not based there and that the landing was not related to an e»»»

Based on the preliminary findings, there is currently no evidence to conclude that a signal jamming device was involved in the case in Sofia’s Dragalevtsi borough, Sofia District Prosecution Office spokesperson Alexandra Stefanova said at a briefing on Thursday. Stefanova explained that security se»»»

ULAANBAATAR: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), participated in the Ministerial Dialogue on the Restoration of Rangelands and the Well-Being of Pastoral Communities, held as part of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Unit»»»

Abu Dhabi: Families returning to Abu Dhabi after their summer holidays are being given a new reason to keep exploring the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesEtihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and the Culture Sector of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dh»»»

Parliament’s Health Committee on Thursday heard three candidates for governor and deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund. Dr Vladimir Daskalov, nominated by Progressive Bulgaria, and Stanimir Mihaylov, nominated by Continue the Change, are seeking the Governor’s post. Zdravko Shushko»»»

DOHA: The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), in collaboration with ExxonMobil Qatar, has launched the ExxonMobil STEAM Festival, open from August 27 to November 28.The festival will take place at NMOQ's Temporary Exhibitions Gallery 2 and presents a new approach to learning by connecting Science, Tec»»»

A small plane crashed in Seldovia, Alaska, Wednesday, killing four adults. Image courtesy of UPI Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Four people are dead after a plane crashed into the sea water in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula in the town of Seldovia. A Piper PA-24 heading to Seldovia from Anchorage crashed into Seldovia»»»

Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing heavy evening traffic on several major routes, with congestion expected to build as the rush hour peaks. According to the live Google Maps, the main pressure point is likely to be Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), one of the busi»»»

Regional diplomacy intensified on Thursday as Qatar's Prime Minister held talks in Tehran aimed at easing tensions and finding a way forward on the Strait of Hormuz, even as another tanker was struck in the strategic waterway. For UAE residents, the situation around Hormuz remains a key concern, al»»»

The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden wrote the European Commission on Wedneday urging it to kickstart a stalled plan to use Russian assets frozen in Europe's banks and clearing houses to plug a $26.8 billion gap in Ukraine's defense funding. File photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA-EFE Aug. 27 (UPI) -»»»

A keel-laying ceremony for the fifth Project 677 Lada-class diesel-electric submarine, destined for the Russian Navy, was held at Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg—a subsidiary of Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). Speaking at the event, USC Director General Andrey Puchkov commende»»»

A team from the Varna Naval Base carried out a reconnaissance and identification mission involving an unmanned aerial vehicle found in the sea about eight nautical miles south of Kavarna, the Defence Ministry reported on Thursday. Specialists determined that the object was part of a drone’s tail se»»»

A group of Israelis who regularly travel to the West Bank to protect Palestinians who are victims of increasing attacks by settlers say their Jewish faith drove them towards activism. On Tuesday, at least five activists were injured while rushing to assist Palestinians being harassed by settlers in»»»

Iran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. B»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran are not currently in talks to end the war as Washington focuses on pressuring Tehran economically, but all options remain “on the table,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday. “What President Trump’s numbe»»»

The Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) is supporting people affected by flooding in Strumyani Municipality following heavy rainfall on August 24 and 25, the organization said on Thursday. Teams from the BRC Regional Council in Blagoevgrad are working on the ground, providing bottled water, disinfectants and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar welcomes the conduct of the first field verification mission of the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism Plus (+EJVM) in the Minembwe area, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on August 24, 2026, as part of the Doha Process. The mission marks a first practical step towards»»»