Radi Naydenov, the Permanent Secretary and Chairman of the Foreign Ministry’s Elections Working Group, has warned that the requirement for voters abroad to complete declarations before members of section election commissions, confirming that they would not vote elsewhere, could slow down the voting»»»

Continue the Change (CC) will request another extraordinary parliamentary sitting next Wednesday to discuss the cases of pardoned convict Ognyan Atanasov, known as the "Petrich Escobar," and a second drug dealer from Sliven, leader Assen Vassilev told a press briefing in Parliament after MPs twice »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the main drivers of Italian luxury sports carmaker Ferrari's growth in the Middle East, fueled by an expanding population of high-net-worth individuals, a new generation of customers and growing interest in luxury sports cars. Despite accelerating demand a»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that negotiations with the United States are continuing through intermediaries, including Pakistan and Qatar, while insisting that Tehran has not closed the door to diplomacy. In remarks to the Iraqi news outlet Al-Ekhbariya, Araghchi asserted t»»»

Democratic Bulgaria Deputy Floor Leader Bozhidar Bozhanov said at a briefing at the National Assembly on Wednesday that the ruling majority had once again disgracefully covered up President Iliana Iotova's affair involving the pardoning of drug traffickers, after a quorum failed to materialize on t»»»

Radi Naydenov, the Permanent Secretary and Chairman of the Foreign Ministry’s Elections Working Group, has warned that the requirement for voters abroad to complete declarations before members of section election commissions, confirming that they would not vote elsewhere, could slow down the voting»»»

New York, USA: Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with even the most ‌optimistic scenario seeing average temperatures rise to 1.7-1.8 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by mid-century, a UN report showed on Wednesday. Despite a rapid expansion of renewable energy»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, visited the ninth annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund CEO Summit at the Rosewood Hotel on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. His Highness the Amir and the French President viewed a displ»»»

Damascus, Oct. 21 (SANA) Gold prices in Syria remained unchanged on Wednesday from Tuesday’s levels, according to the daily bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. Syrian prices unchanged The price of 21-karat gold stood at 16,400 Syrian pounds ($134.43) per gram fo»»»

EXCLUSIVEDCAA’s award-winning system flags real-time violations threatening civil aviation Dubai: Long before a drone strays into the path of a passenger jet, a round-the-clock, AI-powered digital system in Dubai is already monitoring the skies and ready to raise the alarm. Real-time monitoring and»»»

The 12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest winners were unveiled during an awards ceremony at the Museum of Moscow on Wednesday, October 21. The Grand Prix (Grand Prize) was awarded to Lebanese photographer Abdul Kader Al-Bay. The international jury unanimously selected his photo seri»»»

Anupam Kher defends Daler Mehndi, slams minister for public humiliation Dubai: Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has come out strongly in defence of Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi, calling out Uttarakhand Cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal for publicly humiliating the musician during a cultural event. T»»»

DAE closes 10-jet sale-and-leaseback in three months, taking United fleet to 26 Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has delivered the tenth and final Boeing 737-9 to United Airlines, the company announced on October 21. The handover completes a sale-and-leaseback agreement signed earlier this y»»»

The issue of the pardon granted to Ognyan Atanasov, who has been linked to drug trafficking, will be addressed after the elections because there is a problem somewhere in the process, but it lies not within the presidential institution but further down the chain. Progressive Bulgaria floor leader t»»»

Deputy Justice Minister Irena Borisova and Council of Europe (CoE) Director of Human Rights Clare Ovey discussed the implementation of European Court of Human Rights judgments on Wednesday. The meeting at the Justice Ministry focused on the rule of law, the effectiveness and independence of crimina»»»

Haines is in a stable condition at a Melbourne hospital Melbourne: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs removed, her husband told journalists on Wednesday, after what police called a “targeted” attack. Haines is in a stable condition at a Melbourne hospital after being struck by a car»»»

HSBC CEO says alternative oil pipelines reduces Gulf reliance on key waterway Dubai: Gulf countries could reduce their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz within five years by investing in pipelines and logistics networks that carry exports around the strategic waterway, according to HSBC Group Chie»»»

Four people were killed in a wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday, the government said. Two people were killed near Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv overnight, Regional Governor Oleg Synegubov stated on Telegram. The victims were identified as an elderly couple, aged 81 and 8»»»

GERB-UDF MP and former finance minister Temenuzhka Petkova warned on Wednesday that the Constitutional Court's budget ruling set a dangerous precedent allowing governments to choose any deficit level. Speaking at a briefing in Parliament, she said Tuesday's ruling on the 2026 State Budget Act posed»»»

Seoul: Korean authorities began a new attempt Wednesday to coax a Shark-turned-viral sensation back to sea, with falling temperatures in the Busan canal where it is stranded raising concerns for its survival. The dusky Shark -- affectionately nicknamed "Bukhangi" by fans -- was spotted last month i»»»

By Staff Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stressed that “stability and protecting the country are everyone’s responsibility,” calling on “all parties” to refrain from anything that could heighten tensions and deepen internal divisions. Berri addressed signs of sectarian tensions, asking: “Is»»»

György Matolcsy, the former governor of Hungary’s central bank, has been detained on suspicion of economic fraud causing significant financial damage and using a forged private document, his lawyer has confirmed. Matolcsy was taken to the Central Chief Prosecution Office of Investigation early on W»»»

Legislation should support the continued availability of generic and biosimilar medicines in Bulgaria, parliamentary Health Committee Chair Kostadin Angelov said at a forum on Wednesday. He was speaking at the opening of Generic and Biosimilar Medicines: A Guarantee of Sustainable Access to Treatme»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Minister of Agriculture of Republic of Lebanon H E Dr Nizar Hani, at his office yesterday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, particularly agriculture and»»»

Ukrainian forces launched a massive overnight strike on Lugansk, damaging the building of the Lugansk Telephone Company, with people potentially trapped under the rubble, regional head Leonid Pasechnik said. "Overnight, neo-Nazis carried out massive strikes on the center of the republic's capital. »»»

Visitors can complete claims through an app, with smart gates handling extra verification Dubai: Tourists shopping in the UAE can now receive VAT refunds within one business day, down from about nine days previously, as the Federal Tax Authority introduces an AI-powered platform that allows eligibl»»»

SBI confirms data leak, exposing thousands of customer records on the dark web Dubai: State Bank of India (SBI) said on Wednesday that 3,897 customer records containing personal details were found exposed on the dark web, days after a hacker group claimed to be sitting on a much larger haul of the »»»

KYIV: Four people were killed in a wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday, the government said, as US envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Saint Petersburg for talks. Ukraine’s Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky said two people were killed when a drone hit a 24-story building in the capital, Kyiv»»»

Opening Wednesday's cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Rumen Radev accused Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski and GERB leader Boyko Borissov of returning to their familiar arrogant rhetoric and conduct. He said it was a well-known maxim that a lack of justice and punishment fo»»»

ASHGABAT: The fourth round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat. The Qatari side was led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while Turkmenistan was led by Deputy Minister»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Peru in the State of Qatar, inaugurated the “Peruvian Corner” at Katara on Monday. The space is anchored by the sculpture “Prosperity and Well-being,” created by Peruvian artist Marcelo Wong.»»»

Ashgabat: The fourth round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and Turkmenistan was held today in Ashgabat. The Qatari side was chaired by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Turkmen side was chai»»»

Doha, Qatar: HSBC yesterday announced the appointment of Sami Abouzahr as Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB), UAE and Middle East, effective immediately. Sami relocates to the UAE from Hong Kong, where he has served as Head of Investments and Managed Solutions, Wealth and Premi»»»

Congress budget padding smashed, Court doubles down on financial discipline, transparency Manila: The Philippine Supreme Court ruled that Congress exceeded its constitutional power when it added ₱449.5 billion ($7.12 billion) to the 2024 national budget’s unprogrammed appropriations, raising total »»»

The Lebanese Army has rejected Israeli allegations questioning its operations south of the Litani River, affirming that it remains committed to its assigned duties and obligations despite Israeli threats and repeated violations of the cessation-of-hostilities understandings. In a statement issued l»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday denied any changes to Washington’s policy toward Ukraine, saying the Pentagon had issued no directives to restrict satellite communications services and was working to ensure that American forces maintained sufficient supplies of Patrio»»»

The UK government’s negligent approach towards care homes at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic led to high disease and death rates among the elderly, a public inquiry into the nation’s response to the disease outbreak has concluded. More than 43,000 people died from Covid-19 in care homes thro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Managing Director and CEO of Nebras Energy Mohammed bin Nasser Al Hajri was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of Qatar’s Energy Industry at the 2026 Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards, held yesterday at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resor»»»

As Iran seeks to disrupt energy flow and the markets, the focal point of the fighting has for now shifted to Yemen, with the Iran-backed Houthi militia staging attacks on Saudi airports, cities, oil facilities, and infrastructure. A host of regional actors have come together to mediate, with most a»»»

Rescue teams recover body after suspected suicide attempt, identity remain unclear Dubai: Firefighters and marine rescue teams in Kuwait recovered a body after receiving a report that a person had allegedly jumped from Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Causeway in a suspected suicide attempt, authorit»»»

"I cannot understand why Iliana Iotova was misled by all of this and did not come to explain herself. They simply hid her," Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski said on Wednesday after MPs twice failed to establish a quorum for an extraordinary parliamentary sitting intended»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar’s National Committee for Qualifications and Academic Accreditation (NCQAA) has granted institutional accreditation to the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), making it the first university in the country to receive this accreditation. Speaking at a press con»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar University (QU) Health Sector successfully hosted its 10th Annual Research Symposium, under the theme ‘From Evidence to Impact: Research, Innovation, and Policy for Better Health.’ The symposium brought together distinguished researchers, healthcare professionals, faculty mem»»»

Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani met with State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of the Interior of the Federal Republic of Germany H E Bernd Krösser during his visit to Qatar to participate in Milipol Qatar 2026. During the meeting, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced yesterday its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The Group reported Net Profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR1,644.1m for nine months 2026. The year-on-year movement in profit was supported by re»»»

West Nusa Tenggara eyes Gulf tourists and UAE investment in solar energy projects Lombok is looking to attract more visitors from the UAE and the wider Gulf region, with West Nusa Tenggara’s governor outlining plans to improve connectivity, develop resorts and position the Indonesian province as a »»»

Why Maz Jobrani believes better jokes, not censorship, are the answer Dubai: Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani has zero patience for comedians who complain that cancel culture is killing their careers. His take? “Listen, you're not being canceled. You're just lazy. You haven't written new jokes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar secured three medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games yesterday, with swimmer Shamil Shahov winning a silver and a bronze, while Ali Arshid added another silver in athletics. Shahov claimed silver in the men’s 100m breaststroke (SB12), clocking 1:13.17 to finish second b»»»

BASRA: Iraq has closed the Sheeb border crossing with Iran to passengers, vehicles and commercial trucks until further notice, ‌two sources ‌at the ‌crossing said on Wednesday. Another source said the decision has been taken to check the security arrangements inside the crossing. The Sheeb crossing»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Hill reported that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani voiced support for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Tuesday, saying his election would reflect a broader push for a different political direction in Washington, with working people at the center of policymakin»»»