The appointment of Andrey Gyurov as Bulgaria's caretaker prime minister shows what's really happening in Bulgarian politics right now. Behind the constitutional formalities, a coalition against corruption is taking shape before April's elections. When Acting President Iliana Yotova picked Gyurov fr»»»

The appeal trial of a prominent Tunisian lawyer jailed on anti-terror charges started on Thursday, after the judge rejected the defense's demand of his provisional release on health grounds. Ahmed Souab's lawyers and relatives said his health condition had become critical since his jailing in April»»»

Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy was joined by boxing legend Mike Tyson, medical experts and other Trump administration officials Wednesday as they laid out additional details about a revamped food pyramid they said will "fix" chronic health conditions among Am»»»

Dubai: The Emirate of Dubai is hitting every single tourism target it has set out for itself, but what happens once the $35 billion proposed passenger terminal at Dubai World Central (DWC) opens? Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 95.2 m»»»

Dubai has revealed its official calendar of events for Ramadan 2026, bringing a month-long programme of cultural, community, and destination-led experiences across the city. Malls and lifestyle destinations will feature themed decor, extended hours, and family-focused programming. Citywide lighting»»»

Damascus, Feb.12 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh met Wednesday with a senior regional delegation from Mastercard in Damascus to explore cooperation in digital financial development. Barnieh said the meeting represents a continuation of a “deep and strategic dialogue” that began in the»»»

A lorry-driver was killed by a falling tree as Storm Nils swept across western France, leaving 900,000 homes without power. Gales of 162km/h (100mph) were reported near France's south-west coast, and Alpine ski resorts in the east closed because of the high risk of avalanche, including La Plagne. I»»»

Two Israelis have been charged with using classified military information to place bets on how future events will unfold, Israeli authorities said Thursday, accusing the individuals of “serious security offenses.” A joint statement by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, domestic security service Shin »»»

Oil prices slipped on Thursday as investors weighed the International Energy Agency's lowering of its global oil demand forecast for 2026 against potential escalation of US-Iran tensions. Brent crude oil futures were down 19 cents, or 0.27%, at $69.21 a barrel by 1232 GMT. US West Texas Intermediat»»»

Dubai: Dubai has launched its annual month-long “Ramadan in Dubai” programme to coincide with the start of the holy month, featuring 30 days of cultural, community and lifestyle events across the emirate’s main destinations. Ramadan holds special spiritual and social significance in the UAE, marked»»»

A coalition of major trade unions and farmers' groups in India mounted a nationwide strike Thursday to protest an interim trade deal with the United States, saying the agreement undermines the interests of farmers, small businesses and workers. In Parliament, lawmakers from opposition political par»»»

Dubai: Adnoc’s investment unit XRG has signed a binding Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Argentina’s state-owned YPF and Italian energy company Eni to join the 12 million tons per annum (mtpa) phase of the Argentina LNG project. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Th»»»

Dubai: A man arrested for begging in Dubai was found to own three luxury cars, while another was caught with more than Dh25,000 in cash hidden under his mat, Dubai Police revealed on Thursday. Brigadier Ali Salem Al Shamsi, Director of the Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department, told Gulf News »»»

Bulgaria continues to stand out in the European labor market for both its low unemployment and the high employment rate among young graduates. The country’s unemployment remains one of the lowest in the European Union, while a record proportion of recent university graduates quickly find work after»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct, as well as to keep the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 and 7.0 pct, respectively, the NBS said. "The Board made the decision primarily in view of ac»»»

At a special EU competitiveness meeting held at the Belgian castle Alden Biesen, outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov joined European leaders to discuss ways to make the Union faster, more agile, and less encumbered by bureaucracy. The gathering brought together heads of state and gov»»»

Dubai: The most important development in technology this year will not be a new model or a faster chip, but a change in how progress itself is measured. As AI systems continue to move into core public and commercial services, the question is no longer whether they can perform, but whether they can »»»

Resolutions were filed in both the house of representatives and in the senate of the Philippines to identify the individuals or businesses linked in cleaning up the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal history online. The proposed inquiries intend to reinforce the country's adherence to its»»»

France faces declining birth rates, with deaths outnumbering births for the first time since World War II. A parliamentary report proposes longer paid parental leave, interest-free housing loans, and a universal monthly child allowance of €250 to make it easier for families to have children.»»»

BELGRADE - The Board of Directors of Serbia's public service broadcaster RTS has decided to name Manja Grcic RTS director-general for a five-year term. A journalist with many years of experience in management positions at several media companies, Grcic is the first woman to become RTS director-gene»»»

Sharjah City Municipality, in cooperation with Khorfakkan Municipality, has announced the extension of operating hours for paid public parking spaces marked with blue signs across Khorfakkan, effective February 16, 2026. Under the new decision, parking fees will apply daily including weekends and p»»»

Barcelona: Powerful winds topping 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) battered Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia on Thursday, injuring at least 25 people -- one seriously -- and forcing school closures and flight restrictions. Gusts reached 105 kilometres per hour at Barcelona port, toppling tr»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism said it will deploy an electronic price tracking system across 627 major retail outlets ahead of Ramadan and warned markets against any unjustified price increases, while confirming strong supplies of essential goods. During a media briefing on Wednesday, »»»

New Delhi: Farmers rallied across India on Thursday to oppose a trade deal with Washington which reduces tariffs on US goods, warning that it would hurt Indian agriculture and endanger livelihoods. Farmer unions have called the deal announced last week a "total surrender" to American agricultural g»»»

On the sloping shoreline of the Greek Aegean island of Milos, a vast construction site has left a gaping wound into the island's trademark volcanic rock. The foundations are for a hotel extension that attracted so much controversy last year that the country's top administrative court ended up tempo»»»

Real estate developer REDPORT has secured a financing line worth EUR 9 million in partnership with Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania, dedicated to the development of the VITALITY EST residential project, one of the best-selling projects in the company’s portfolio. The financing structure includes a dedi»»»

"I selected Andrey Gurov because he was the only one resigning his office as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB)," Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova told a news conference at the President's Administration on Thursday after mandating Gurov, in his capacity as caretaker prime minist»»»

По време на срещата те са обсъдили темите за общата европейска сигурност и необходимостта от по-тясна координация между държавите членки в отговор на новите предизвикателства, войната в близост до европейските граници, хибридните заплахи и натиска върху външните граници на ЕС. Енергийната независим»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

President Iliana Iotova Thursday told a news conference that if presented with a caretaker cabinet lineup within the required time frame, she will issue the necessary decrees to set April 19 as the day for the snap parliamentary elections. Earlier on Thursday, she tasked caretaker prime minister-de»»»

Britain's economy barely grew in the final quarter of 2025 as activity fared worse than initially estimated during the run-up to finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget, official figures showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product grew by 0.1% in the October-to-December period, the same slow pace as »»»

Washington, United States: Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA's official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value even though most tickets have only recently been distributed following the end of the main sales phase in January»»»

Malaysian carrier AirAsia X has launched flights to Bahrain and London, with fares starting from as low as RM99 (around Dh93). Commencing on June 26, 2026, these routes, both served by A330s, establish Bahrain as the airline’s first global hub, strengthening its role as a key gateway between Southe»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority, Ashghal, HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer accompanied by HE Dr. Omar Mohamed Al-Ansari, President of Qatar University, and a number of officials, made a field visit to inspect the progress of the College of Medicine and College of Health S»»»

In early February 2026, Bulgaria was rocked by a grim discovery that would spiral into one of the country's most disturbing cases in recent memory. On February 2nd, authorities found three dead men inside the Petrohan mountain lodge: 49-year-old Ivaylo Ivanov, 45-year-old Decho Iliev, and 51-year-o»»»