Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov pledged on Thursday to veto any budget that harmed Bulgarian citizens' incomes or violated their rights if elected president. He was debating presidential candidate Iliana Iotova on Bulgarian National Television (BNT) ahead of the presidential runoff. Gurov said »»»

By Staff, Agencies Europe’s largest oil companies more than doubled their profits over the latest quarter as households across the continent faced soaring energy bills amid the US-“Israeli” war on Iran, according to quarterly earnings figures compiled by Germany’s Der Spiegel. Eight months after US»»»

Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Ivaylo Mirchev asked in a Facebook post on Thursday why the container ship Contship Jet, carrying 421 containers, had not been saved. Mirchev said an Enhanced Air Policing mission had been under way for a week following Russian aggression in the Black Sea. Despite that missio»»»

The French proposal on North Macedonia protected Bulgarian citizens' interests and made Bulgaria's position part of the common European stance, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said during Thursday's debate on Bulgarian National Television (BNT). He was debating presidential candidate Iliana Iot»»»

The President's administration was the first to raise the rights of Bulgarians in North Macedonia, presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said during Thursday's debate on Bulgarian National Television (BNT). She was debating presidential candidate Andrey Gurov ahead of the November 1 presidential run»»»

By Staff, Agencies Ansarullah leader Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddine al-Houthi accused the United States, the "Israeli" entity and Britain of overseeing the aggression against Yemen, reaffirming Sanaa’s commitment to the causes of the Islamic world, foremost among them the Palestinian cause. In a spe»»»

Hoping for a moratorium was not a defence strategy, and silence was not defence, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said during Thursday's election debate with Iliana Iotova. Bulgaria should have identified the threat and its source, supported the UN resolution and joined systems for protection ag»»»

European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration Piotr Serafin began a two-day visit to Bulgaria on Thursday, the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria said. The visit is part of his European tour to consult EU Member States on the bloc’s next long-term budget. Serafi»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says three oil tankers attempting to transit an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz struck naval mines, triggering explosions and fires. In a statement on Thursday, the IRGC Navy’s public relations office said the vessels we»»»

The Ministry of Education and Science presented its annual Pythagoras National Awards for Contributions to Science at a ceremony in Sofia on Thursday evening. The ceremony was held at the Central Military Club and opened by Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev. Scientists change the wor»»»

The leader of the Ansar Allah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, stated that the Saudi regime has returned to practicing its criminality against the Yemeni people at the highest levels of escalation and tyranny, under American supervision and Zionist push, following what was descri»»»

A humanitarian aid mission is set to enter the Ukrainian town of Oleshky, a Ukrainian official said on Thuirsday, as a localised truce between Kyiv and Moscow, brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, held for a third day. Some 2,000 residents in the Russian occupied city have been cut off from ess»»»

Lahore, Pakistan: Pavan Rathnayake's brilliant century proved futile as England defended a massive 387-run target to defeat Sri Lanka by 55 runs in Thursday's dead-rubber ODI at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Sri Lanka's Pavan Rathnayake plays a shot during the one-day international (ODI) tri-series cr»»»

The Brazilian election results had barely been announced before the defeated presidential candidate, Flavio Bolsonaro, packed his bags and fled with his family to the United States. The move may have dealt a serious blow to the already tarnished family brand, but does it spell the end for “Bolsonar»»»

Brazil's defeated far-right presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro insisted on Wednesday he is his country's rightful leader after arriving in the United States to start a self-imposed exile. Bolsonaro's defiance on fleeing to Florida signalled continued upheaval for Brazil, where leftist Presiden»»»

SEOUL — South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics on Thursday posted a more than 780 per cent leap in third-quarter operating profit from a year earlier, buoyed by booming demand for AI semiconductors.The company is the world's largest maker of memory chips — components now in huge demand a»»»

WASHINGTON — The United States posted strong economic growth in the third quarter, but the Fed's preferred inflation gauge also accelerated, the Commerce Department said on Thursday, in a mixed economic bag for US President Donald Trump ahead of key midterm polls next week.Real GDP increased at an »»»

AMMAN — Dar Al Dawa Development and Investment Company recorded net sales of JD61.15 million in the first nine months of 2026, up 9 per cent from JD56.04 million in the corresponding period of 2025.Gross profit rose by 19 per cent to JD27.57 million, while net profit increased by 59 per cent to JD4»»»

TEHRAN: At least four tankers have caught fire after hitting mines while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s armed forces claimed on Thursday, a day after the US military said it had cleared key routes through the waterway. “Over the past 24 hours, three violating oil tankers explod»»»

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologised on Thursday for a fire that ravaged a residential tower blocks in Tai Po in November 2025, killing 168, injuring 79 and displacing thousands of others. Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned Wednesday for her department's failure to supervise the maintena»»»

PoliticsIndiaIndia increases growth forecast for fiscal yearMark Hallam with Reuters, open source materialIndia's Ministry of Finance has increased its growth forecasts for the current fiscal year. But it also warned about inflation, particularly for fuel and energy, amid continued instability in t»»»

Two 19-year-old German citizens suspected of setting fire to Starlink equipment in Bulgaria and Lithuania are facing terrorism charges in Lithuania and opposing extradition to Bulgaria, while Bulgarian opposition lawmaker Ivaylo Mirchev has accused the country’s security services of failing to act »»»

DOHA Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani affirmed on Thursday that culture serves as a tool for resilience in the face of crises, a bridge for communication between peoples, and a mechanism to create safe spaces for dialogue and mutual und»»»

MONTREAL: The EU and Canada want to bring their relationship to the “highest level possible” as they face a “world of growing rivalries,” the 27-nation bloc’s chief said on Thursday ahead of a meeting with Canadian leader Mark Carney. Brussels and Ottawa are to lay the groundwork for an ever-closer»»»

TEHRAN: At least four tankers have caught fire after hitting mines while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s armed forces claimed on Thursday, a day after the US military said it had cleared key routes through the waterway. “Over the past 24 hours, three violating oil tankers explod»»»

Bangui, Central African Republic: The Central African Republic has enforced strict frontier controls and daily health screenings for border travelers as the Democratic Republic of Congo faces the deadliest Ebola epidemic on record. With the vast majority of the 10,000 cases recorded to date in Afri»»»

Israeli police have found no evidence supporting claims by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party that Arab parties rigged Tuesday’s parliamentary election, according to local media. Police received 48 complaints involving suspected fraud and voter impersonation, around 40% fewer than in t»»»

Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was shouted down by pro-Palestinian activists during a speech at a Swedish university, Berliner Zeitung has reported. The heated confrontation happened earlier this week at Uppsala University, where Baerbock was delivering a lecture on international »»»

RIYADH: Turkiye stands with Saudi Arabia in the face of the unlawful and inhumane attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia, Turkiye’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Emrullah Isler said. Saudi Arabia has faced multiple attacks from the Houthis including the Oct. 10 missile and drone strike on King Khali»»»

The Austrian parent company of supermarket chain Spar has urged the European Commission to intervene, accusing Hungary of systematically discriminating against foreign retailers despite hopes of a fresh start under the new government. Spar’s Austrian parent company has renewed its call for the Euro»»»

Madrid: At least 69 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday, in Spain's deadliest rail disaster since 2013. Here is what we know about the crash, the second serious rail accident to strike the country this year. Photo by OS»»»

Tunis, Oct.29 (TAP) - Tunisia's economic indicators show relative stability, despite several risks and challenges, including the fallout of the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, particularly on trade and energy prices, Finance Minister Michket...»»»

Beirut, Oct. 29 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called Thursday for an end to Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon and urged a negotiated settlement to ongoing tensions, warning that continued military aggressions were undermining regional stability.Aoun made the remarks during talks in Beirut»»»

NICOSIA: Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday that he hoped the election of a new Israeli government would allow for the resumption of peace talks. “For many years now, we have been extending a hand to the Israeli side in order to achieve peace with them, so that Israel and Palestin»»»

Dacia’s global sales fell by 9.7% in the first nine months of 2026, as the Romanian car brand faced increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers, accelerating demand for electric vehicles, and a transition in its model range. The decline deepened in the third quarter, when sales dropped by 12.»»»

HEADLINES Bulgarian media on Thursday focus on the latest drone attack against a vessel near Cape Kaliakra and growing concerns over security in the Black Sea, alongside the presidential election campaign and road safety. Other prominent topics include energy and food prices, agricultural productio»»»

By Staff, Agencies Google’s Russian subsidiary has paid nearly 16.8 billion rubles [$207.7 million] toward fines imposed in Russia on its US-based parent company, Google LLC, the subsidiary’s bankruptcy trustee told a court hearing, Russian state media reported Thursday. Valery Talyarovsky, the ins»»»

Court confiscated Dh1.545m, ordered the convicted deported after serving their sentences Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, convicting several defendants in a case that revea»»»

Court confiscated Dh1.545m, ordered the convicted deported after serving their sentences Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, convicting several defendants in a case that revea»»»

North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said. The North Korean capital Pyongyang has stepped up weapons tests in recent weeks despite South Korea's offer of military talks. North Korea fired "around a dozen" short-rang»»»

Vatican exhibition showcases a century of luxury cars built to transport popes Vatican City: Popemobiles past and present from German automaker Mercedes-Benz are the stars of a new show at the Vatican Museums, emblematic vehicles that serve to bring the pope closer to his flock. “A Century of the P»»»

Protesters clashed with police outside the Transport Ministry in Madrid as they demanded accountability for a high-speed train collision that killed at least 68 people near Toledo. Wednesday’s crash near Urda in Toledo province was Spain’s second major railway disaster in less than ten months. On J»»»

Gulf countries urge restraint as diplomacy intensifies to avert war Dubai: The United States and Israel are preparing for a possible week-long bombing campaign against Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections, targeting the country’s leadership, nuclear facilities, energy installations and cr»»»

Year 13 students turn a school initiative to an opportunity to give back to their home Dubai: The UAE’s push for sustainability has encouraged communities, schools, and individuals to consider how everyday actions can help reduce waste and protect the environment. In Dubai, three Year 13 students a»»»

Two days before the latest drone strike on a merchant ship off Bulgaria's coast, Prime Minister Rumen Radev offered an explanation for why the attacks had spread that has caused a diplomatic headache with Bulgaria's northern neighbor. Speaking at the Sofia Economic Forum on October 26, Radev said t»»»

Global energy shift: Solar outpaces nuclear despite shrinking US policy support Solar has passed nuclear as a source of the world’s electricity. In 2025, solar plants produced 2,778 terawatt-hours (TWh), about 13 percent more than the world’s reactors. A decade earlier the picture was reversed: sol»»»

From Iranian oil to smuggling and taxes, how Houthis fuel their war machine Dubai: How does Yemen’s Houthi militia continue launching missiles and drones against Saudi Arabia, threatening international shipping and expanding its military operations despite years of war and international sanctions? »»»

The Administrative Court of Sofia Region has upheld first-instance sanctions totaling €310,000 against Klas Food and Alpha SD for misleading consumers by selling a product labeled “Deutsche Markenbutter” as cow's milk butter despite containing more than 95% palm fat, soybean oil, sunflower oil and »»»

Global energy prices forecast to jump 32%, with food and metals also becoming costlier Dubai: Households in the UAE and around the world face renewed pressure from rising fuel, food and other essential costs as global commodity prices are forecast to jump 23 per cent in 2026, according to the World»»»

Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some J»»»