The GERB-UDF coalition described the government draft of Bulgaria's 2027 state budget as a "budget of inertia" at a briefing in parliament on Friday following the presentation of the budget scheme at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia earlier in the day. MP Krasimir Valche»»»

In a statement made in the National Assembly on Friday, Continue the Change (CC) described the government's proposed 2027 state budget as one of "poverty and recession". CC Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov warned that people's incomes will grow at a slower rate than inflation. The capital expenditure pr»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the draft 2027 state budget on November 6 in the Grand Hall of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, instead of at the Council of Ministers. The plan targets a cash deficit of 3.5% of GDP, or about €5 bill»»»

Israel's opposition said Friday it was making headway in its bid to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as one of its leaders lifted his veto on demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in the military, opening the door to a once improbable alliance with the community. Neither Netanyahu, Israel's»»»

The first oil tankers scheduled to deliver Russian diesel to the US under a deal between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have changed course and are no longer heading toward the US coast. It spells the end of an agreement announced with great fanfare before the mid»»»

LONDON: Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has said he would “love to work” with US President Donald Trump on cutting aid to Israel. Ahead of the midterm elections that saw Democrat El-Sayed win his race in Michigan to become the first Muslim US senator, Trump announced plans to cut $4 billion in aid to »»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev Friday presented the draft 2027 State Budget Act at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), setting the budget deficit at 3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) and the minimum monthly wage at EUR 660. The government's plans are to r»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said a planned natural gas pipeline linking Turkiye and the breakaway Turkish Cypriot community could eventually provide power to the entire ethnically split island. Turkiye announced a project this year to build a mostly subsea 101-km (63-mile)»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev Friday presented the draft 2027 State Budget Act at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), setting the budget deficit at 3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) and the minimum monthly wage at EUR 660. The government's plans are to r»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has unveiled a budget aimed at making Canada less dependent on the United States as President Donald Trump's trade war reshapes the allies' economic relationship. The budget, titled "Masters of Our Destiny," proposes $142.1 billion Canadian (US$101.6»»»

The U.S. job market likely bounced back last month from a disappointing September. Layoffs are low, and most Americans enjoy unusual job security. But hiring has probably remained too modest to deliver much relief to those looking for work. And wage gains haven't been keeping up with persistently h»»»

By Staff, Agencies Around 575,000 people demonstrated across France on Thursday, according to government estimates, marking the largest single day of protests since the nationwide unrest began in September. Despite previous demonstrations being marred by violence, the latest mobilization passed rel»»»

Several Irish media outlets reported receiving bomb threats on Friday as a wave of hoax alerts that had so far mainly targeted airlines continued across Europe, with more than a dozen new flights affected. A host of commercial flights in Europe have been hit by false bomb threats this week, forcing»»»

Despite having previously accepted the US midterm election results, President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday the elections were "crooked", and he demanded the remaining votes for Alaska go to its incumbent Republican senator.  US President Donald Trump lashed out at "crooked" election»»»

Beijing: Beijing launched dual trade probes against goods imported from the European Union on Friday, less than a month after it agreed with Brussels to stabilise economic relations. China's Ministry of Commerce said it had initiated an anti-dumping investigation into para-aramid filament yarns, a »»»

Prague: New bomb threats have targeted multiple flights to and from Prague and Sofia, authorities said on Friday, as flights across Europe have been hit by hoax alerts this week. Four flights arriving at Prague airport and five flights leaving Prague were targeted by new bomb threats on Friday, air»»»

More than five years after the military coup, the junta launched a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State, intensifying airstrikes against civilians and employing double-tap strikes On November 1, airstrikes carried out by the Myanmar military killed 12 people and injured 32 civilians&n»»»

False bomb threats targeting aircraft across Europe are part of hybrid operations designed to exhaust state resources, spread panic and test security services, cybersecurity expert Lyubomir Tulev and national security and counterterrorism expert Col. Asen Peychev said on NOVA NEWS. A wave of bomb a»»»

Authorities report fresh threats, but airport operations remain normal in Prague New bomb threats have targeted multiple flights to and from Prague and Sofia, authorities said on Friday, as flights across Europe have been hit by hoax alerts this week. Four flights arriving at Prague airport and fiv»»»

GAZA: Rital Halawa’s mask was made to heal her. Pressed against her burned face, it is meant to protect the skin as her wounds close. Now, her mother says, it is too small. “The pressure mask is hurting her. It’s choking her neck because it’s small and tight,” Samar Halawa told Arab News. The famil»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian football champions Red Star Belgrade came from behind to defeat Andorran side Inter Escaldes 2-1 at home in a last-gasp finish in a UEFA Conference League Match Day 3 game on Thursday evening. In the 36th minute, following a VAR review, Red Star captain Aleksandar Katai had a goa»»»

A speeding trailer allegedly hit people gathered to help a scooter accident victim Khunti: Anger erupted among villagers in Jharkhand's Khunti district on Friday morning after seven people were killed in a tragic road accident in Karra. Enraged residents blocked the main road near the Karra railway»»»

London: IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, said Friday that its net profit dropped more than 12 percent in the third quarter on soaring fuel costs and flight disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Profit after tax fell to 1.23 billion euros ($1.37 billion) in the July-September »»»

By Staff, Agencies The United States has intensified its economic pressure on Cuba, announcing new measures paving the way for sanctions against several sectors, including electronics, manufacturing, maritime, and technology. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures also include sanctions t»»»

Romania’s real estate market is moving into a more mature stage, with developers facing more demanding buyers, investors looking more closely at execution and predictability, and opportunities expanding beyond Bucharest, speakers said during the second panel of Business Review’s Foreign Investors S»»»

Washington, Nov. 6 (SANA) President Donald Trump retains significant control over U.S. foreign policy despite his Republican Party losing both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, setting the stage for clashes with Democrats over military operations, international alliances and government»»»

Doha, Nov. 6 (SANA) Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East during a phone call on Friday, as Doha continues diplomatic efforts to bridge differences between Washington and Tehran. The two leaders reviewed re»»»

Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to pass closer than satellites in rare event Abu Dhabi: An asteroid nearly the size of the Eiffel Tower will make an exceptionally close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029, in a rare astronomical event that could be visible to around two billion people without telescope»»»

By Staff, Agencies Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday following mass protests triggered by the collapse of Ueno Bank, a major lender previously backed by Pena and his administration. Announcing his resignation in a televised address, Pena said his decision was driven by the nee»»»

Morocco on Friday commemorated the Green March, the 1975 mass mobilization into then-Spanish controlled Western Sahara that helped pave the way for Morocco's takeover of most of the disputed territory. The anniversary comes as the decades-old conflict enters a new diplomatic phase as a U.N. peaceke»»»

Jerusalem: A hard-line figure in the Israeli opposition said Friday he would moderate longtime demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in the military, seeking a coalition that can oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Neither Netanyahu nor opposition chief Gadi Eisenkot reached a majority in the »»»

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky says the US failed to deliver $16 billion in previously promised assistance to Kiev, insisting that Ukraine “must fight” to secure the money despite the hundreds of billions of dollars in aid already provided by the US. Speaking to Ukrainian journalists on Thursda»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday called Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war, amid a diplomatic push to avoid a new round of conflict. The high-profile exchange was the latest in a flurry of diplomatic phone calls that saw Iran's top diplomat »»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried by state media Friday that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after Tehran claimed five other tankers had similar fates. Since the outbreak of the Middle East war on February 28, Tehran has sought to limit traff»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried by state media Friday that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after Tehran claimed five other tankers had similar fates. Since the outbreak of the Middle East war on February 28, Tehran has sought to limit traffic throu»»»

26 ships, 218 aircraft drive UAE's massive humanitarian effort in Gaza Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 accounts for 46% of international aid to Gaza, with a massive multi-route humanitarian network involving 26 aid ships, 218 aircraft in 81 airdrop missions, 22 charitable organisations and more than »»»

By Mohamamd Hammoud Four Elections, Four Warnings for “Israel” “Israel” lost four elections in just ten days. That was the alarming assessment published by “The Jerusalem Post” on November 4, examining electoral setbacks stretching from Serbia and Brazil to the “Israeli” Knesset and the United Stat»»»

DOHA: Al Arabi and Al Ahli kick off the ninth round of the Qatar Stars League at Al Thumama Stadium today, with just two points separating the teams in the standings. Fourth-placed Al Arabi have 13 points, two more than Al Ahli, who are fifth. Al Arabi were held to a draw by Al Rayyan in their prev»»»

The global tourism sector is growing, despite conflicts and economic uncertainty. That's the finding of a new report by World Travel Market, which says the number of international arrivals is set to hit a record 1.57 billion in 2026.  David Goodger, Managing Director, EMEA at Tourism Economics»»»

UAE relatives celebrate historic US Senate win and recall his passion for public service Dubai: The election of Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim to the US Senate has become a moment of pride for his wife's relatives in Dubai, who have been following his political journey from thousands of kilomet»»»

By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky announced that the US failed to deliver $16 billion in previously promised assistance to Kiev, insisting that Ukraine “must fight” to secure the money despite the hundreds of billions of dollars in aid already provided by the US. Speaking to Ukr»»»

Emails sent to several Sofia Airport addresses claimed that explosives had been placed aboard three Ryanair aircraft bound for Bulgaria and were signed in the name of the Russian extremist movement "Fighters of the Male State," according to messages reviewed by operator, while an identical threat w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Friday from the President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump. During the call, the two leaders reviewed the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them. They also»»»

DOHA: Marc Marquez is within reach of another world championship crown, but the Ducati Lenovo Team rider is taking nothing for granted as MotoGP heads to Lusail International Circuit for the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar this weekend. The Spaniard arrives with his first match point of th»»»

Washington, Nov. 6 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied reports that he plans to leave President Donald Trump‘s administration, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing pressure over his leadership of the Pentagon and the war against Iran. The developments follow Tuesday’»»»

GAZA: Rital Halawa’s mask was made to heal her. Pressed against her burned face, it is meant to protect the skin as her wounds close. Now, her mother says, it is too small. “The pressure mask is hurting her. It’s choking her neck because it’s small and tight,” Samar Halawa told Arab News. The famil»»»

Ukraine's machinery exports totaled $1.231 billion in the first nine months of this year, according to documents from the country's central bank reviewed by Sputnik. During the same period in 2025, Ukrainian exporters shipped $1.634 billion worth of machinery and equipment abroad.As a result, Ukrai»»»

Romania’s largest companies recorded stronger revenue growth than their counterparts in Poland, Czechia, and Hungary in 2025, according to the latest Coface CEE Top 500 ranking, published on Thursday. The 59 Romanian companies included in the study generated combined turnover of EUR 106.7 billion, »»»

GAZA: Rital Halawa’s mask was made to heal her. Pressed against her burned face, it is meant to protect the skin as her wounds close. Now, her mother says, it is too small. “The pressure mask is hurting her. It’s choking her neck because it’s small and tight,” Samar Halawa told Arab News. The famil»»»

How the US-Israel-Iran conflict impacts UAE residents and Gulf stability US President Donald Trump is weighing fresh military action against Iran after warning Washington may have to “destroy the rest of the country”. Meanwhile, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, regional security concerns and f»»»