Emergency workers assess the scene of a blaze at Pakistan Institute of Medical Science in Islamabad on Wednesday that killed at least 14 newborn babies. Photo by Sohail ShahzadEPA Aug. 26 (UPI) -- At least 14 newborn babies were killed early Wednesday after fire swept through the maternity departme»»»

WASHINGTON: US Senate ​Democrats on Wednesday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rein in a “surge” of violence by West Bank settlers and mass arrests of Palestinians by Israeli security forces in the occupied territory. In the letter to Netanyahu, seen by Reuters and signed by 42 of»»»

The battle against Hezbollah has not ended yet and the group suffered major damage but is still present as an organization, an Israeli military source said. “We hope not to be forced to work militarily in the heart of Lebanon and the Lebanese state is the side responsible for addressing the file of»»»

Dubai: Oman police have warned that organised networks may be behind some begging cases in the Sultanate, exploiting individuals and managing their activities for financial gain. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) said many people seen begging could be operating under networks that exploit and control the»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has foiled the biggest drug operation in its history, seizing about five tonnes of raw Lyrica powder and nearly four million capsules ready for sale with a combined street value of about 150 million dinars, Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef Al Sabah, said on Wednesday. The oper»»»

Atanas Gebrev, a prosecutor at the Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors' quota, the SJC said on Wednesday. Gebrev has 36 years of experience as a magistrate. He began as a judicial candidate at the So»»»

Minehunters are particularly necessary to strengthen Bulgaria's capabilities, as the Navy currently has three and the acquisition of seven more would further develop those capabilities, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told Parlliament on Wednesday. Stoyanov was speaking during debates on a bill r»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received the credentials of Mongolia’s and Kazakhstan’s newly appointed Ambassadors to Kyrgyzstan, Tegshjargal Demchig and Abylkair Skakov, respectively, the presidential administration reported. During his meeting with the Mongolian diplomat, Japarov and the a»»»

The United States has temporarily postponed immigrant visa interviews at its embassies and consulates worldwide, Reuters reported, citing a Department of State spokesperson. Diplomatic missions will adjust their appointment schedules due to global training for consular officers. The Department of S»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Europeans' unwillingness to notice systemic problems in the Ukrainian leadership is a big mistake, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "There is a quasi-political fuss in the depths of the Kiev regime, it is becoming more active. The Kiev regime is collapsing f»»»

Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have developed a new biodegradable, 3D-printed gastric stent. Named BRIDGE (Biodegradable aRchitected Internal DrainaGE), the device could improve treatment for gastric leaks, a serious complication that can occur following weight-loss surgery. Get updat»»»

WASHINGTON: A US military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean on Tuesday killed four people, officials said. US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said in a post on X that the strike targeted a vessel "operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean." "Confirm»»»

BEIRUT: As extreme heat fuels wildfires worldwide this summer, Lebanese officials and residents have accused Israel’s military of systematically sparking blazes that have burnt swathes of forest and farmland in the country’s south. In the village of Shaqra, Haidar Qoteish, 36, says he has watched f»»»

Women's presence today in all areas of public life is the result of a long struggle for rights and equality, National Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva said in her address to participants at an international conference, "Women's Voices – Rights, Strength, Change", which opened in Kazanlak. Delcheva urge»»»

A report containing a personal assessment and allegations of unlawful actions by the acting prosecutor general was submitted on August 14 to the office of ad hoc prosecutor Anton Urumov, who investigates crimes committed by the prosecutor general or their deputies, the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former Minister of Public Health of the State of Qatar HE Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari has been nominated for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), succeeding current Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus when his term ends on August 15, 2027. “Drawing»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia welcomed the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syria’s military institutions, saying the move would help achieve security and stability for the country and its people. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for steps taken by »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s law enforcement agencies will be on high alert during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs, over 15,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure public order»»»

Russian forces have liberated the settlements of Nezhenka in the Zaporozhye Region and Pisarevka in the Sumy Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. “Units of Russia’s Battlegroup Sever liberated Pisarevka in the Sumy Region, while Battlegroup Vostok advanced deeper into Ukrainian d»»»

RIYADH: Saudi-listed utility developer Acwa, formerly ACWA Power, and South Korea’s Korea Western Power Co. have signed an agreement to explore renewable energy, energy storage and related infrastructure projects in Uzbekistan. The memorandum of understanding establishes a framework for the compani»»»

DUBAI: The Chainsmokers and The Script will headline the final night of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026, taking to the stage at Etihad Live on Sunday, Dec. 6. The two acts will bring four days of racing and entertainment to a spectacular close following the final checkered fl»»»

The Hebrew newspaper Maariv reported that “the Likud party and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s inner circle have already analyzed the scenario that could arise the day after the elections: neither block securing 61 seats, no possibility of forming a narrow government, and the political system r»»»

Elin Pelin Municipality will provide EUR 10,000 to families for the birth of a third or subsequent child, the municipal press office said on Wednesday. The Municipality said the support is believed to be the largest of its kind in Bulgaria. Mayor Ivaylo Simeonov emphasized that the initiative aims »»»

US President Donald Trump has submitted a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, an administration official said. The classified pact, sent to Capitol Hill on Monday, is aimed at bolstering Riyadh’s nuclear programme but remains contingent on Saudi Arabia n»»»

CFA Romania’s Macroeconomic Confidence Indicator rose by 6.7 points to 44.2 points in July, amid the confirmation of Romania’s investment-grade rating by rating agencies. At the same time, the Current Conditions Indicator increased by 8.1 points to 36.9, while the Expectations Indicator rose by 6.1»»»

The US-led board overseeing the Gaza peace plan warned Hamas on Tuesday to halt militant activity, including flying kites, after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes. A Board of Peace official said Israel must also respect the ceasefire, limiting military action to responses to “genuine and immine»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi received the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar HE Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Shreem During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations in the security fields and discusse»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa highlighted the importance of a memorandum on reorganizing the Khmeimim airbase and the logistics support facility in Tartus, the Kremlin said. “Both sides noted the importance of the memorandum of understanding sign»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan must demonstrate its resolve to defend ​itself and pass a six-year, T$210 billion ($6.6 billion) special budget to buy military drones, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday ahead of a crucial vote in the opposition-controlled parliament. Taiwan’s government says the plans to buy »»»

Dubai: “For two hours I kept crying and wailing.” Jaweria had lost her newborn in the fire that swept through a maternity ward at Islamabad’s biggest public hospital. As families gathered outside on Wednesday, her grief turned to anger over why help had not come sooner. “Rescue teams arrived too la»»»

Police in Sandanski and Petrich discovered and destroyed around 421 cannabis plants weighing approximately 833 kilogrammes during a special operation on August 25, the Blagoevgrad Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. About 214 plants weighing 551 kilogrammes were found i»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and representatives of the German company Diehl Defence discussed the establishment of a maintenance centre for defence capabilities in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence said. Bulgaria expects that the acquisition of new defence capabilities under the SAF»»»

One million children subject to severe acute malnutrition in Afghanistan are at risk of dying if they do not receive immediate treatment, the UNICEF warned on Tuesday. Nearly 40 percent of those admitted to hospitals comprise babies under six months old. One million children in Afghanistan are»»»

AI is advancing faster than the companies using it, according to the 2026 edition of the global The State of AI study by McKinsey & Company: 80% of respondents say AI has increased productivity, and 50% say it helps them make better decisions, yet only 37% report a positive contribution to operatin»»»

Opposition parties "We Continue the Change" (PP) and "Democratic Bulgaria" (DB) are set to support Andrey Gyurov's bid for president and Georgi Kandev's candidacy for vice president, according to PP lawmaker Radoslav Ribarski. Speaking on NOVA NEWS, Ribarski said the two parties are expected to for»»»

A drone was found on Kabakum beach near Varna on Wednesday morning, prompting Border Police and Navy teams to cordon off the area as a precaution. The unmanned aircraft was discovered by people on the beach and was later secured for transport to the Varna Naval Base. The Ministry of Defense said th»»»

Bulgaria's ruling majority, represented by Progressive Bulgaria (PB), the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) and Revival, rejected a request by Democratic Bulgaria (DB) to summon Economy, Investments and Industry Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Pulev to parliament over the Lukoil N»»»

Kyrgyzstan plans to produce fuel meeting Euro-5 standards. Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan, signed a new agreement with Central Asian Energy Company LLC as part of a project aimed at significantly increasing petroleum product output and improving fuel qualit»»»

President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping will arrive in Kyrgyzstan on August 30 for a state visit at the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov. According to the presidential administration, during the talks, the parties will discuss the further development of the strategic partnership»»»

It appears that Péter Magyar and the Tisza Party he leads will continue to shape Hungarian public life for some time to come. Yet the country’s current prime minister is making remarkably modest claims in this regard, while his intended involvement in public affairs appears strikingly limited. Vikt»»»

Russia returned 10 prisoners of war to Kiev during a humanitarian action on August 24, and Ukraine responded by handing 10 soldiers to Russia on Wednesday, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said. "At the moment, the process of prisoner of war exchange is taking place on the territor»»»

DUBAI: French-Algerian singer-songwriter Lolo Zouai posted a video for “Coquelicot,” the 10th track from her album “Reverie,” on Instagram this week, extending a summer of promotion for the record. The post, captioned “Track 10. Coquelicot,” carries a heavily blue-tinted, grainy video built around »»»

A drone attack caused a massive fire that destroyed a warehouse run by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, officials said early on Wednesday, as Ukraine pushes ahead with its campaign to hurt Moscow’s economy by targeting online retailers. Two people were wounded in ‌the overnight strike ‌in Russ»»»

The Israeli army targeted multiple towns across southern Lebanon overnight into Wednesday, including Hadatha, al-Qantara, al-Mansouri, Ali al-Taher, and Kfar Remman. Israeli forces were also burning, destroying and detonating lands and houses in Bouyout al-Siyed, Majdalzoun, Serbine, al-Khiam and M»»»

President Joseph Aoun has contacted the U.S. administration to find a solution for the strategic Ali Taher hill, in order to prevent any escalation of the situation, Qatar’s al-Araby al-Jadeed news portal reported. The president “proposed the entry of the Lebanese Army into it after the withdrawal »»»

Schneider Electric has launched Easy UPS 3S Pro, a new 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed to provide simplified, reliable, and cost-effective protection for companies operating critical infrastructure and applications. Easy UPS 3S Pro is now available across all IEC markets worldwi»»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued new rules setting out which entities within multinational groups must file information with the Federal Tax Authority under the country's Pillar Two corporate tax framework. Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026 specifies the entities required to file a »»»

Parliament approved on Wednesday at first reading two bills amending the Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Products Act. One bill, submitted by the caretaker government of Andrey Gurov, was adopted by 132 votes in favour, with two abstentions. The second, tabled by the regular governm»»»

Vazrazhdane has submitted a request for the full record, or a copy of the record, of talks between Bulgaria and Turkiye concerning the so-called renegotiation of the contract with Turkish energy company BOTAS, party leader Kostadin Kostadinov told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday. Kostadinov »»»