TISP Identifies Preservation of Traditional Values, Reduction of Energy Costs for Citizens as Priorities, Deputy Leader Yordanov Says in Blagoevgrad
A focus of the election campaign and a main goal of There Is Such a People is the preservation of traditional values which primarily include the family and the protection of children, as well as protecting Bulgarians from illegal immigration, TISP deputy leader Toshko Yordanov said during the launc»»»
Rustaq tragedy: Four children die in building collapse
Dubai: Four children were killed and three others seriously injured after an abandoned building collapsed while they were playing inside it in Oman’s Wilayat of Rustaq, security authorities said on Sunday. According to the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the incident occurred in the Al Haimli area, where »»»
Education Above All Foundation concludes ‘Eid Gifts’ campaign
Doha, Qatar: On the initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation, the foundation, in partnership with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), announced the distribution of brand-new Eid clothing to children in the Gaza Strip on the first day of Eid A»»»
From Gaza to Lebanon, doctor races against time to treat war-wounded children
During almost three weeks of war in Lebanon, British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu-Sittah has had no respite, telling AFP he has been working "against the clock" to save children wounded in Israeli bombardment. At the American University of Beirut Medical Center, one of the capital's main hospital»»»
Education Minister Calls for April Uprising Commemoration Day, Addresses Elections, School Oversight, Tuition Fees
Caretaker Education Minister Sergei Ignatov said in an interview on Nova TV on Sunday morning, “We want to make April 20 a permanent school-attendance day without classes, dedicated to commemorating the April Uprising.” “The day after elections is usually problematic, some schools cannot reopen bec»»»
Veliko Tarnovo Honours Its Past on March 22, Says Mayor
March 22 is much more than a town holiday, it is a day when we honor the glorious past of Veliko Tarnovo, Mayor Daniel Panov said on the occasion of the town's holiday on Sunday. Panov recalled that Tsar Ivan Asen II wrote some of the most glorious pages in Bulgarian history, telling about the grea»»»
'It's been bittersweet': The Iranian-Iraqi cafe drawing crowds to Hackney
A queue stretches down a street in east London. It is for Logma, a newly opened Iranian-Iraqi cafe in Hackney that has gone viral for its sandwiches - which sell out within an hour or two. Many are drawn in by pictures they have seen on Instagram and start queuing around noon at the weekend. Despit»»»
Caretaker Health Minister: Measles Hits Mostly Unvaccinated Children in Byala Slatina
The measles outbreak in Byala Slatina has so far been contained, but most of the infected children have not been vaccinated, caretaker Minister of Health Mihail Okoliyski said in a television interview on Sunday. A few days earlier, the Ministry of Health said there were eight confirmed measles cas»»»
Eid tragedy in Oman: Two Keralites killed, one missing after car swept away in flash floods
Two Keralites have died and one remains missing after their vehicle was swept away by flash floods during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Oman, media reports say. The deceased have been named as Yusuf (38) from Kootanad, Thrithala, and Shamla (32) from Kotappadam, Thrithala, according to Mathrubhumi. Y»»»
WHO: Strike on Sudan Hospital killed at Least 64 People
At least 64 people were killed, including at least 13 children, in a strike on a hospital in Sudan's western Darfur region last week, the World Health Organization said Saturday. The strike on the Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur on Friday also injured at least 89 people and rendered the h»»»
Iranians Celebrate Nowruz in Iraq’s Kurdistan Despite War
In Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, women perform a traditional dance, their long dresses spinning, gold tassels and heavy necklaces catching the firelight, as smaller crowds than usual celebrate Nowruz, overshadowed by the Middle East conflict. Among them were Iranian Kurds Sirwa Mustafazada and »»»
Eid lessons: Smart spending and balance for children
Doha, Qatar: As families celebrate Eid and children receive their traditional “Eidiya,” experts are encouraging parents to turn the festive moment into an opportunity for teaching valuable life skills, particularly financial responsibility and healthy habits. Salha Abdullah Al-Hitmi, an expert from»»»
People all praise for ‘Joy of Eid’ initiative
Doha, Qatar: The “Joy of Eid” initiative launched by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has drawn widespread praise from families and community members across Doha and beyond, with many describing it as a meaningful gesture that added warmth and inclusivity to this year’s Eid Al-Fitr celebra»»»
Public flock to museums on second day of Eid Al Fitr
Doha, Qatar: Citizens and residents flocked to museums across the country on the second day of Eid Al-Fitr, welcoming the reopening of cultural institutions under Qatar Museums after a brief closure. Following the closure of museums, doors swung open yesterday, welcoming visitors back to world-clas»»»
Families turn to malls amid restricted outdoor Eid celebrations
Doha, Qatar: The second day of Eid al-Fitr in Qatar this year saw a noticeable shift in how families chose to celebrate, with malls across Qatar becoming the main hubs of activity. Ongoing regional tensions led to tighter safety measures and a general preference for indoor gatherings, limiting the »»»
Sidra Medicine ensures uninterrupted services
Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, continues to play a vital role in Qatar’s national healthcare system, maintaining uninterrupted services for women and children during the current situation. As the country’s main tertiary pediatric hospital, the institution has reaffirmed »»»
Defiant Bulgaria Leader Ninova Pledges Economic Relief Measures, Targets Rising Prices
Korneliya Ninova, leader of the Defiant Bulgaria National Movement party, during a visit to Kyustendil on Saturday, said, “We stand firmly, consistently, and unwaveringly against the existing model of governance represented by GERB and MRF.” “I have fought this model for ten years and I will not gi»»»
Rain clouds to spread across UAE today as temperatures drop
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast partly cloudy to cloudy weather across the UAE on Sunday, with a chance of rainfall in some areas and a drop in temperatures inland. Convective cloud formation is expected, bringing scattered showers to parts of the country, while internal regio»»»
US senator urges Congress to stop funding the war on Lebanon, says Israel killed over 1000, 20 % children – Ya Libnan
Share: U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, who represents the state of Massachusetts called for “attention to Lebanon,” noting that “U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have started a regional war in the Middle East, leading to a humanitarian catastrophe.»»»
Awqaf distributes 5,000 Eid gifts to children
The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs launched the Joy of Eid initiative to celebrate Eid Al Fitr by distributing 5,000 gifts to children across 20 major Eid prayer mosques in different areas of Qatar. The initiative aims to spread happiness among c»»»
Trump: Send ICE to do TSA work; Musk offers to pay salaries - UPI.com
Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay for more than a month. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump threatened to send U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents to airports to cover for the Transportatio»»»
Trump cheers death of Russiagate special counsel
US President Donald Trump has gloated over the death of Robert Mueller, a key figure behind the Russiagate probe, stating he will no longer be able to “hurt innocent people.” Mueller, who led the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 2001 to 2013, passed away on Saturday, aged 81. Between 2017»»»
European Nations Decry ‘Increasing Settler Terror’ in West Bank
Diplomats from 13 European countries and Canada on Saturday slammed growing "terror" by settlers against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, after a surge in deadly attacks. Since the start of March, six Palestinians have been shot dead in settler attacks in the West Bank, according to »»»
Dh30 million UAE Lottery: Winning numbers out – check if you’re a winner
Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw held on Saturday, participants saw multiple winners take home cash prizes, although the top jackpot has remained unclaimed. During Draw No. 260321, the winning numbers from the Days section were 11, 19, 2, 25, 18, and 15, while the winning num»»»
From Gaza to Lebanon, Doctor Races Against Time to Treat War-Wounded Children
During almost three weeks of war in Lebanon, British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu-Sittah has had no respite, telling AFP he has been working "against the clock" to save children wounded in Israeli bombardment. At the American University of Beirut Medical Center, one of the capital's main hospital»»»
Barefoot and beaming: Cricket unites Uganda’s grandmothers
Jinja: Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called "cricket grannies" are bound together by a growing love of a game they initially knew nothing a»»»
Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile
Nowruz, the Farsi-language word for “new year,” is an ancient Persian festival that is also celebrate by Kurds in Syria, Turkey and Iraq as well as Iran. It is »»»
Cabinet Chairman congratulates people of Kyrgyzstan on Nooruz - | 24.KG
A festive celebration of Nooruz was held on the country’s main Ala-Too Square in Bishkek. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. On behalf of the President, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan and visitors to the capital on the s»»»
Southeast England sees surge in nightclub-linked meningitis
London: The number of meningitis cases reported in a deadly outbreak linked to a nightclub in southeast England rose from 29 to 34, including 23 confirmed cases, UK health officials announced Saturday. Hundreds of students queued for meningitis B vaccines at the University of Kent - where several o»»»
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34: official
London: The number of meningitis cases reported in a deadly outbreak linked to a nightclub in southeast England rose from 29 to 34, including 23 confirmed cases, UK health officials announced Saturday. Hundreds of students queued for meningitis B vaccines at the University of Kent -- where several »»»
TISP Launches Election Campaign Pledging Traditional Values, Lower Energy Costs
Toshko Yordanov, deputy chair of There Is Such a People (TISP), arrived in Kyustendil on Saturday to launch the party’s campaign in the city. He commented that the Petrohan case has shown how vulnerable normal human relationships, and attitudes toward children, can be. According to him, the issue o»»»
Record-breaking heat wave grips western US
Los Angeles, United States: A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States on Friday is a one-in-500-years type event and all but certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say. The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend »»»
President Iotova Visits Kyustendil for Spring Festival
President Iliana Iotova visited Kyustendil for the city’s official holiday, the Kyustendil Spring Festival, on Saturday. She was welcomed by Mayor Ognyan Atanasov outside the Kyustendil Municipality building and greeted residents and visitors during the celebration in Velbazhd Square. President Iot»»»
Ninova Pledges Economic Relief Measures, Targets Rising Prices
Korneliya Ninova, leader of the Defiant Bulgaria National Movement party, during a visit to Kyustendil on Saturday, said, “We stand firmly, consistently, and unwaveringly against the existing model of governance represented by GERB and MRF.” “I have fought this model for ten years and I will not gi»»»
UN Expert Says Israel Using ‘Systematic’ Torture
A UN expert claimed Israel was systematically torturing Palestinians on a scale "that suggests collective vengeance and destructive intent", in a report released to media on Friday. Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories occupied since»»»
From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'
Jinja, Uganda: Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called "cricket grannies" are bound together by a growing love of a game they initially knew n»»»
Russian Strike on Zaporizhzhia Kills 2 as Ukraine Seeks to Move Forward Peace Talks
A Russian drone attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least two people, a Ukrainian official said, ahead of expected US-Ukraine talks. Zaporizhzhia regional head Ivan Fedorov said a man and a woman were killed and two children wounded when a Russian drone hit a private house on Saturday morn»»»
Tribute to mothers: Sheikh Hamdan renames ‘Housewife’ as ‘Generations Shaper’
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has directed the Community Development Authority to replace the title “housewife” with “Generations Shaper”, in a symbolic m»»»
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say
Two people were killed in a Russian drone attack on a home in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, local authorities say. Two children, 11 and 15, were also injured in the attack which took place on the eve of new talks between Ukrainian and American negotiators in the US. Negotiations on ending the»»»
How this Filipino group in Dubai celebrates Eid by supporting mothers
Dubai: The Filipino Social Club (Filsoc) in Dubai is set to host a special gift-giving programme on March 22. Titled as “Filsoc Free Diaper Gifts,” the initiative aims to recognise the everyday sacrifices of mothers within the community. “It is a time to honour the incredible strength of mothers. W»»»
‘Mothers are the first school’: UAE leaders mark Mother’s Day with messages of gratitude pride
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that mothers are a source of lasting strength for the nation and society. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for Android. You »»»
Models With Down Syndrome in Romania Strike a Pose for World Down Syndrome Day
Dozens of models with Down syndrome strutted down a catwalk at a fashion show in Romania’s capital for an evening celebrating style, “atypical beauty” and courage to mark World Down Syndrome Day. The SEEN Anonymous Seamstresses Gala in Bucharest brought together designers from across the country, w»»»
How did a small Eid bike ride grow into one of the UAE’s annual brotherhood event
Dubai: What started as a modest gathering of motorcycling enthusiasts has evolved into one of the UAE’s much-anticipated multi-club biking events, drawing hundreds of riders united by both passion and purpose. Amid the current geopolitical situation, the fourth edition of the “Biker Buddies Eid Bro»»»
Eid staycation demand lifts domestic tourism, hotel bookings
Doha, Qatar: Hotels across Doha are experiencing a notable surge in bookings for Eid Al Fitr holidays amidst ongoing tensions in the region, as citizens and residents increasingly opt for local staycations rather than travelling abroad. Industry experts say the combination of time off, competitive »»»
‘Joy of Eid’ initiative launched
Doha: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs launched the Joy of Eid initiative to celebrate Eid Al Fitr by distributing 5,000 gifts to children across 20 major Eid prayer mosques in different areas of Qatar. The initiative aims to spread happiness a»»»
Citizens and residents mark Eid with resilience and unity amid regional crisis
Doha, Qatar: Eid celebrations across Qatar are unfolding in a spirit of resilience and unity, as citizens and residents come together to observe the festive occasion despite the backdrop of ongoing regional tensions. Eid prayers, held indoors yesterday at designated venues such as the Education Cit»»»
President Sadyr Japarov to celebrate Nooruz in Naryn region - | 24.KG
Head of State Sadyr Japarov will arrive in Naryn region today on a one-day working visit, his press service announced. As part of the visit, the president will take part in ceremonial events dedicated to Nooruz, an ancient holiday symbolizing the spring renewal, unity of the people, and the continu»»»
Chuck Norris, US action movie star whose toughness inspired endless memes, dies at 86
From one studio to another, Chuck Norris turned discipline into legend – a martial arts champion who became the iron-jawed face of "Walker, Texas Ranger" and a larger-than-life cultural myth. He died Thursday at 86. Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Wal»»»
French jihadist sentenced to life in jail over IS group genocide of Iraq's Yazidis
A court in France has sentenced jihadist Sabri Essid for his part in "the genocide perpetrated by the Islamic State group" against Iraq's Yazidi minority, in the first French trial of its kind. Essid is presumed to have been killed in 2018, but without proof of his death he was tried and convicted »»»
Georgians continue fight for democracy after almost 500 days of protest
It's Saturday night in Tbilisi. A crowd is gathering outside the city's State Concert Hall, chatting among themselves. For some, the gathering offers a brief respite from the exhaustion of prolonged demonstration. For others, it is an act of defiance against a government that opposition figures, We»»»