DUBAI: War strips away childhood long before it claims young lives. In Gaza, the small, quiet rhythms of growing up have been replaced by the relentless mechanics of survival — hungry bellies, grief for lost parents and bodies missing limbs struggling to endure. Three years after the Hamas-led Oct.»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) on Wednesday proposed that Bulgaria seek consultations with its NATO allies under Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty and an urgent UN Security Council meeting following the drone attacks on vessels in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. The proposals ar»»»

Two of four suspected adverse reaction reports from Croatia record a BCG vaccine dose ten times the prescribed amount, Bulgaria's Health Ministry said on Wednesday. A link to the vaccine was ruled out in another case. The Ministry's press office cited information from BulBio - National Centre of In»»»

All ministries should work together to find ways to support people who lack access to employment, Economic and Social Council (ESC) Chair Zornitsa Rusinova said on Wednesday. She was speaking at the conference "20 Years Later: From Rights on Paper to Independent Living," organized by the Maria’s Wo»»»

OpenAI has selected INSAIT Founder and Scientific Director Martin Vechev to help study and refine new text watermarking technology, the Education and Science Ministry said on Wednesday. Vechev is among a select group of leading researchers chosen for the work. INSAIT is Sofia University's Institute»»»

Food prices in Hungary continued to decline in September, even as the country’s overall inflation rate accelerated. The latest figures could also strengthen calls to phase out the controversial margin cap on food retailers. Food prices down again Hungary’s overall inflation rate rose to 1.6% in Sep»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka's anti-graft authority arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa on Wednesday over allegations that her charity misused donations collected for a children's hospital. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's government has revived long-dormant graft investigations involving memb»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), represented by the Department of Social Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences, held the Fifth Student Forum on Human Rights in collaboration with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (QNCECS), under the theme "Human Rights: A Da»»»

ATHENS: Iran has “lost complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday, adding that Tehran’s economy was “in total and complete freefall.” “There’s almost as much oil flowing out now as there was before this conflict began. So they’ve lost complete contro»»»

Bulgaria does not feature in the key luxury travel rankings for 2027, according to the Virtuoso Luxe Report 2027, while Greece, Croatia and Turkey are strengthening their positions in the high-end tourism market. The report describes a luxury travel sector in which access, personalization, time and»»»

To boost school–family partnerships, teacher wellbeing, students' educational experiences Dubai: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has set up the first Dubai Parents Council, made up of 15 parents of students in private schools, and the first Dubai Educators Council, made up of 1»»»

Suspect used others’ bank accounts and phone numbers to advertise fake goods and rentals Dubai: Oman police have arrested an Arab national accused of involvement in more than 60 online fraud cases involving advertisements for goods, services and rental properties on social media. The Royal Oman Pol»»»

Due to the meeting of the Consultative Council for National Security convened by President Iliana Iotova, presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov is cancelling his campaign schedule for Wednesday, the Vazrazhdane Party said. The campaign headquarters and Kostadin Kostadino»»»

A day after the drone attack on two merchant ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov urged the President, the Prime Minister, and the Government to announce what specific measures have been taken to ensure the safety of Bulgarian citizens and the country's d»»»

PARIS: France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Fr»»»

The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, has opened registration for the 2026 Bebras Mawhiba Informatics Competition. Registration is open from October 6 to November 22, targeting students from third gra»»»

Bank offers one new share for every 34.14 held as assets cross Dh300 billion mark Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) shareholders have approved a rights issue to raise about Dh1.75 billion or $476 million. The iss»»»

AVAZA, Turkmenistan (Sputnik) - Russia is satisfied with the nature and prospects of its partnership with Turkmenistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. "I would like to once again emphasize our satisfaction with the state and prospects of our deepened allied partnership," »»»

What makes Lord Allan Velasco and Wen stand out, and why they're under scrutiny Manila: Former Philippine House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Wen Velasco are at the centre of an investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following explosive whistle-blower allegations. Fo»»»

The residential market in the southern part of the Bucharest metropolitan area continues to support the development of large-scale projects, while Popesti-Leordeni remains one of the locations where Ananda Group is steadily expanding its portfolio. Against this backdrop, tbi bank is providing a new»»»

Andra Ciorici-Chelmuș joins SyndiFi, the investment platform focused on commercial real estate, as an investor and advisor, a move aligned with a major milestone for the company: securing its crowdfunding service provider authorization from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), in accordance w»»»

Geneva: The majority of migrant children who reached Europe last year were travelling alone, United Nations agencies said Wednesday, warning about the abuse and violence they face en route. More than 20,000 of the 31,100 children who reached Europe along migration routes last year arrived without a»»»

On April 30, 2022, Yahya Sinwar (1962–2024), then head of Hamas’ political bureau in the Gaza Strip, warned of a broad “regional religious war” if Israel continued its attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and Jerusalem. He urged representatives of Palestinian factions and their armed wings to pre»»»

BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi has delivered ‌one last masterclass in the blue and white of Argentina as its most decorated player and captain, bringing the curtain down ⁠on his extraordinary 21-year ⁠international career by scoring one goal and setting up two others in a 3-0 friendly match against Ben»»»

Starbucks accused of violating labeling laws with sugar content in protein drinks Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The federal lawsuit filed late Friday»»»

Three years after the deadly Hamas-led October 7 attacks in southern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for political survival ahead of legislative elections later this month. Reports that Arab leaders warned him of the assault in advance have undercut his claims that Israel's se»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli former hostage Shoshan Haran said "we were naive" about Hamas before the October 7, 2023 attack on her kibbutz. Held in Gaza for 50 days, she recalled refusing to "show weakness" to her captors. She also called the accusations of genocide against Israel "a li»»»

Israel will mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events across the country, as heightened security surrounds the commemorations and voters prepare for an election in which the deadliest day in Israel’s history is expected to remain a central issu»»»

Israelis on Wednesday began commemorations for the victims of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attacks, which killed 1,200 people and saw 251 hostages taken. This year – the third anniversary of the attacks – is the first time all the hostages or their remains are home. Follow our liveblog for the»»»

Young daughter lived alongside mother’s body after being told she was ill and sleeping Dubai: Egyptian police have arrested a 40-year-old man accused of killing his wife and keeping her body hidden inside their home in Shubra El Kheima for nearly three months while telling their young daughter that»»»

Former Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said in an interview with bTV that Bulgaria has full grounds to request NATO consultations under Article 4 following the drone attacks in the Black Sea, stressing that the conflict has reached the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone and poses a national securi»»»

The search for the crew of the sunken cargo ship ALFA WATAN has been terminated and will not resume, the Bulgarian Maritime Search and Rescue Center announced. The vessel is believed to have sunk in about three minutes, according to initial reports. During the search, an overturned boat, three life»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government will approve an investment expenditure plan for five additional air defense missile systems, while warning that developing capabilities against unmanned systems in the air and maritime domains requires time, funding and a systematic approach. Radev mad»»»

How a search for the perfect work bag sparked a sustainable fashion revolution in UAE Dubai: Angana Maheshwari wasn't trying to become a fashion entrepreneur when the idea for Veganologie first took shape. She just wanted a good work bag that could fit her computer, power bank and wallet. It was du»»»

Operation Gallant Knight 3 marks three years of relief for Palestinians The UAE has delivered 136,891 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza in 14,442 trucks since the launch of Operation Gallant Knight 3, as the humanitarian mission approaches its third anniversary. Figures released on the operation s»»»

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak “very soon” with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported death from plague of a laboratory technician, as Washington and the World Health Organization pressed Moscow for greater transparency and clarity over conflicting accounts of th»»»

DOHA: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued new instructions for insurance companies, exchange houses and financing companies to enhance access to financial services for persons with disabilities and the elderly, reinforcing its efforts to advance financial inclusion across Qatar. The instructions ar»»»

Tunis, Oct. 7 (TAP)- The weather on Wednesday is partly cloudy across the country, growing very cloudy during the afternoon in northwestern and central western regions. Rain is also expected, moving later to some areas in the east.The wind is...»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose 0.04% at the opening of Wednesday's trading session, gaining 3.75 points from the previous session's close to reach 9,263 points, supported by gains across three sectors. QSE data showed positive performances in the sectors of Telecoms (+0.46%)»»»

Sofia, Bulgaria: No survivors have been found from a ship that sank after a drone strike off the coast of Bulgaria, rescuers said Wednesday, announcing the end of search operations. Drones hit two commercial vessels early Tuesday in the Black Sea, the latest fallout from the Ukraine-Russia war in r»»»

MAKKAH: Umm Al-Qura University has registered a new patent with the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, related to the invention of a technology to extract nano-iron oxide compound from steelmaking slag, in a step that promotes the use of industrial waste in the production of advanced materi»»»

Growtech Middle East 2026 puts UAE farmers, sustainable agriculture & growth centre stage Dubai: Growtech Middle East, formerly known as Agra Middle East, will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 26–28 October 2026, with the UAE National Agriculture Centre (NAC) joining as its Strategic Gov»»»

New agreement opens access in finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, other services Abu Dhabi: The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Belarus on Wednesday officially entered into force, marking a significant new phase in bila»»»

DAR ES SALAAM: The State of Qatar launched the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility, hosted in Dar es Salaam in the United Republic of Tanzania, on Oct 5-6, under the theme 'From Commitment to Action: Advancing Fair and Sustainable Labour Mobility between Africa and GCC Countries'. The second ed»»»

Health Ministry urges vaccination as seasonal respiratory virus activity increases Dubai: Saudi Arabia has recorded a 30 per cent rise in intensive care admissions linked to respiratory infections over the past three weeks as seasonal viruses become more active, the Health Ministry said. The minist»»»

YAF declares Saudi airspace an operations zone after barrage of retaliatory strikes; downs CH-4 drone and repels border advance The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a series of operations targeting Saudi military and strategic sites early Wednesday, spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced.»»»

Geneva: Medicine and surgery are not the answer for overweight children, the World Health Organization has said . Releasing its first guidelines addressing the sharp rise in obesity among children and adolescents, the WHO instead strongly recommended structured diets, physical activity and behaviou»»»

There is an awkward moment in a crisis that most organizations would prefer to skip. The immediate danger has eased, teams have adapted, workarounds exist, things are moving again. Everyone wants to ask: so, what do we do next? The more useful answer may be: not so fast. Before moving from adaptati»»»

Travellers can change their flight date once without rebooking fee, subject to conditions Dubai: Planning a trip to Dubai just got a little more flexible for eligible Philippine Airlines (PAL) passengers. Flag carrier PAL is offering travellers the option to change their flight date once without pa»»»