Three people, including two municipal mayors, have been detained on suspicion of participating in a criminal conspiracy to engage in influence peddling, the Interior Ministry's press centre said on Thursday. They were detained during a specialised operation conducted by the General Directorate for »»»

Bulgarian Land Forces personnel and military equipment will begin moving along the national road and rail networks on Thursday to take part in a planned exercise at the Koren training area. The movements will continue through Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in connection with the Pirin Sentinel 26 exerc»»»

TOKYO Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met in Tokyo with Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan HE Hiroyuki Namazu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperative relations between the countries and ways to »»»

DOHA The fourth Educational Guidance Forum for 2026, organized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), reviewed the key achievements of the Educational Guidance Department during the 2025-2026 academic year. The forum also reviewed the results of the self-evaluation of its perfor»»»

BusinessGermanyCan Germany overhaul its economy before AfD grows stronger?Nik MartinConflicts, rising costs and Chinese competition are testing Germany's economic model like never before. Which new sectors could revive growth and contain the far-right AfD, whose support has grown larger than ever? »»»

By Staff, Agencies US Congresswoman Delia Ramirez has warned that the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza has not ended, calling on Congress to pass legislation blocking the transfer of American bombs and other munitions to “Israel” as Palestinian civilians continue to face deadly attacks and sev»»»

Tunis, Oct. 22 (TAP)- The weather on Thursday is temporarily cloudy in most regions with scattered showers and localised rainstorms in the far north and the southeast, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Temperatures are expected to...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Milipol Qatar Committee hosted a gala dinner at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) to honour the companies and organisations sponsoring and supporting the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026 and the Doha International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security.»»»

Launched under the concept “The Journey Goes Both Ways,” the initiative represents an open-ended commitment and reflects one of the company’s core values: “We give Romania more than we take.” Through this commitment, Beyond Dracula aims to turn commercial success into a direct contribution to prese»»»

Security threats cast doubt on Diljit Dosanjh's Delhi performance Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's much-anticipated concert in New Delhi has hit a major roadblock, with Delhi Police reportedly denying security permission for his October 30 performance at Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium. Acc»»»

Profitability remains close to historical toppish levels, despite some moderation In Return on Equity (RoE) terms, the CE/SEE banking sector retains its pronounced lead, keeping the metric at 15-16% in 2025 and H1/2026 compared to around 9% recorded by the euro area banking system or around 8-10% o»»»

By Staff, Agencies Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the European Union jumped 72.9% year-on-year in September 2026, reaching 290,117 units, as demand for conventional petrol and diesel cars continued to weaken, according to data released Thursday by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ A»»»

Arab Finance: Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) signed agreements with the Egyptian Government to develop four major mixed-use projects with combined targeted investments of EGP 11 trillion, according to a bourse filing. Covering a total area of more than 37 million square meters, the pro»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operations in the towns of Tallousa and Bani Hayyan 22-10-2026 11:53 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli airstrike reported in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Qantara: Al-Manar correspondent 22-10-2026 11:54 AM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Two-month-old Tanya also needs open-heart surgery, estimated to cost up to Dh300,000 Dubai: At just two months old, baby Tanya Sangtani has already survived a life-threatening medical emergency. Born with a rare congenital heart defect, she spent weeks receiving specialised treatment at a hospital »»»

Three people, including two municipal mayors, have been detained on suspicion of participating in a criminal conspiracy to engage in influence peddling, the Interior Ministry's press centre said on Thursday. They were detained during a specialised operation conducted by the General Directorate for »»»

Seoul: The State of Qatar participated in the World Bio Summit 2026, which concluded today in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The two-day summit was jointly organised by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea and the World Health Organization (WHO). The State of Qatar’s delegation to»»»

The platform is designed specifically for medium and large companies that are recruiting for several operational roles simultaneously, in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, logistics, courier services and the hospitality industry, including roles involving shift work. In these sectors, the high»»»

“Many people are somewhat surprised by our economic work with the US, and I have no doubt that as soon as we conclude more deals with America, European companies will come to us,” Russian special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev told the 2026 Verona Eurasian Economic Forum in Istanbul on Thursday»»»

By Staff, Agencies Representatives of the Venezuelan government and the opposition linked to the 2015-elected National Assembly concluded their third round of national transition talks on Wednesday, reaching key agreements on political disqualifications and the recovery of frozen Venezuelan assets »»»

TAIPEI: A powerful typhoon headed toward Taiwan on Thursday, triggering the cancelation of dozens of flights and prompting warnings for locals to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds and giant waves. Typhoon Champi is expected to sweep past Taiwan’s northeast coast on Friday and Saturday as it move»»»

Kardzhali Mayor Erop Myumyun was led out of his office by police on Thursday, the City Hall press office told BTA. The Interior Ministry told BTA that an unpsecified probe was underway. Town Hall employees and Myumyun's deputies had gathered outside the Town Hall. BTA also saw there MP Bayryam Bayr»»»

Nanmoku, Japan: In a misty mountain village in Japan, residents recently welcomed unlikely guests from a Peruvian district along the Amazon River, seeing a chance to revive an ageing community facing extinction. The mayor of Belen and two young women visited a care home on their trip to Nanmoku, a »»»

“iZi is part of the investment plans we announced in May, and this is reflected in the figures, demonstrating its usefulness right from the first six months for over 900,000 people who have used it. Unlike a general AI assistant, iZi works with actual stock levels, prices and delivery times, and gu»»»

Yemen’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that Houthi rallies and mobilization programs will be considered legitimate military targets and warned residents in Houthi-held areas against taking part. The announcement was shared in a social media post and is considered a major escalation against the Iran»»»

A civilian with special needs was killed during an Israeli forces raid Thursday on the village of Jamla in southern Syria’s Daraa province, Syrian state news agency SANA reported. It did not give more details about how the disabled man was killed. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to»»»

An attack targeting the King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia's Dammam killed a Saudi citizen and an Indian national and injured eight others Wednesday evening, the kingdom's civil aviation authority said. The authority said in a statement that injuries from the attack ranged from»»»

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Dosari praised on Wednesday the Lebanese government’s efforts to preserve the state and its national institutions. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received Ambassador Al-Dosari at the Grand Serail with the ambassador conveying the greetings o»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United States and “Israel” have developed plans for renewed military strikes against Iran following the US midterm elections, raising concerns over the possibility of another escalation in the region, according to a report by The New York Times published Wednesday. Citing US »»»

To date, 20 charging points have been installed in Giurgiu, Slatina, Bucharest, Câmpina, Mediaș and Huși. In Giurgiu, the network includes both a high-speed hub with 8 charging points and a total installed capacity of 450 kW, located at Aurora Retail Park, and 2 charging points with a total capacit»»»

Singapore, Oct. 22 (SANA) Oil prices rose at the start of trading on Thursday as concerns over supply disruptions intensified amid continued tensions in the Middle East, despite crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz recovering to near pre-conflict levels following the outbreak of the US-Iran c»»»

NEW YORK The American Foreign Policy Association has honoured His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thaniin recognition of his leading role in international mediation and diplomacy. At an event held in New York specifically for this occasion, Permanent Representative»»»

Iran’s state television reported that seven oil tankers caught fire and were damaged overnight Thursday after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. If verified, it would be the largest single-day number of vessels damaged in the waterway since the start of the Iran war on »»»

A U.S. military Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft landed at Burgas Airport yesterday, with Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defense telling bTV that the flight was not connected to heightened security measures in the Black Sea. The ministry confirmed that aircraft of this type had landed at the »»»

US Vice President JD Vance has pointed to his unsuccessful endorsement of former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán as he explained why he would not publicly back Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections. JD Vance avoided answering a journalist’s question “I have end»»»

Kardzhali Mayor Erol Myumyun was detained again on Thursday after police entered the municipal building and took him in for questioning, the press office of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) confirmed to Nova TV. Uniformed officers also visited Myumyun’s home. His detention marks the secon»»»

Preparations are underway for the returning one-stop-shop initiative Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE will soon have another opportunity to access Philippine government services locally, with preparations underway for the return of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) OFW Serbi»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Thursday threatened to strike American bases across the Middle East if the U.S. military continues to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. "The U.S. military must know that if this trend continues, the conflict will extend to its bases in the region," the Guards»»»

Bulgarian lawyer and international tax law expert Valentin Savov has been elected Chair of the International Fiscal Association's (IFA) Supervisory Board. IFA is a global organization bringing together leading specialists in international tax law and tax policy. The election took place on October 1»»»

Doha A joint statement has been issued on the Fourth Strategic Dialogue between the State of Qatar and the Republic of France. It reads as follows: On the sidelines of the State Visit of HEEmmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, to the State of Qatar, the Prime Minister and Minister of F»»»

Zowie, a Polish company that takes AI agents for customer service into production for telecoms, insurers, banks, logistics companies and retailers, is expanding beyond its home market in Central and Eastern Europe, starting with Romania. The company plans to open an office in Bucharest and has star»»»

Schneider Electric has announced a new Smart Thermostat, co-developed with Apple for Apple Home Collection, and an exclusive Power Mount for the newly announced Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted). Both products combine Schneider Electric’s expertise in home energy with the Apple Home experience. Homeown»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Luca Niculescu on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of Romania, wishing him success in carrying out his duties, and the relations between»»»

Tokyo: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met in Tokyo on Thursday with the Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan HE Hiroyuki Namazu. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperative relations between the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Luca Niculescu on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of Romania, wishing him success in carrying out his duties, and the relations »»»

A Druze source in Syria's southern Sweida province who opposes the policies of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri has dismissed reports of plans to establish an Israeli military base in the province's southeastern countryside. The source also denied reports that the so-called National Gu»»»

The main achievement of Vladimir Putin's talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff was strengthening mutual trust between Putin and Donald Trump and advancing Russia-US cooperation beyond the Ukrainian conflict, political analyst Dmitry Suslov told Sputnik. According to Suslov, Russia's release of American»»»

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir explores family, duty, and her search for belonging Dubai: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has made her Instagram debut, sharing a video offering a first look at her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. In her first post on the platform on Thurs»»»

Shashi Tharoor calls out excessive brutality in Ranveer Singh's spy thriller saga Dubai: Indian politician Shashi Tharoor has finally watched both instalments of Ranveer Singh's blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar, and his verdict is anything but black and white. Agreed he's late to the party, but »»»