Cleared in Greek border case, Austrian activist now sues EU data chief over Europol record
The EU’s data protection watchdog is being sued and accused of shielding Europe’s police agency Europol, in a case that could have wide reaching repercussions for human rights defenders and activists. “I’ve lived in a state of emergency for almost six years,” saysNatalie Gruber, an Austrian nationa»»»
Suspected love triangle ends in midnight abduction — and a police chase
Police rescue 28-year-old within an hour after he is allegedly forced into a car in Pune A suspected love triangle turned into a dramatic midnight abduction in the Indian city of Pune, with police rescuing a 28-year-old man within an hour and arresting two suspects. Hotelier Sagar Ramesh Borade and»»»
King Charles III’s Lipizzaner horses: Hungary admits blunder
The Hungarian agriculture ministry has acknowledged an “embarrassing blunder” after a poorly worded letter sparked claims that Budapest was demanding the return of two Lipizzaner horses gifted to King Charles for his coronation. A diplomatic wobble in the royal stables The row broke after the Daily»»»
NASA finds 84 mysterious objects unlike anything seen before
Scientists uncover previously unknown class of cosmic sources hiding across six galaxies Astronomers reviewing old observations from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory discovered something they weren't expecting. Not one mysterious object, but 84. Spread across six galaxies, the objects behave differ»»»
Gold prices steady in Syria as global futures edge lower
Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA) Gold prices remained unchanged in the Syrian market on Thursday from the previous day, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s latest bulletin put the selling price of 21-karat gold at SYP 16,100 per gram, while the buying price s»»»
Lithuania Plans to Remove Nuclear Weapons Ban From Constitution - Parliament Speaker
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Lithuanian government plans to remove the provision banning weapons of mass destruction on its territory from the constitution in early 2027, the speaker of the republic's parliament, Juozas Olekas, said on Thursday. "The Lithuanian parliament plans to adopt a constitutional »»»
Netanyahu visits troops in occupied Syria as Damascus slams 'blatant violation' of sovereignty
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a third visit to Israeli troops in an occupied stretch of Syria Wednesday, sparking fresh condemnation from Damascus. Netanyahu repeated his claim that the Iranian government is on the verge of collapse as the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on. Isra»»»
Colombia court orders President de la Espriella to hide social media videos of him with dead bodies
Colombia's right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has been ordered to hide social media videos showing him walking past rows of the dead bodies of alleged guerrillas killed by the country's armed forces, according to a court document seen Wednesday. The newly sworn-in president has launched »»»
Bank of America Assumes Oil Prices Could Rise to $150 Per Barrel - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Oil prices could rise to $150 per barrel if major energy infrastructure amid escalation in the Middle East gets damaged, media reported on Thursday, citing Bank of America analysts. If attacks continue and passage through the Strait of Hormuz gets further restricted, oil pric»»»
Transport Ministry Questions Economic Balance Analysis of Sofia Airport, Highlights Priorities
During a hearing before Parliament's Transport and Communications Committee on Thursday, Transport Minister Georgi Peev said that the Ministry of Transport has not accepted the findings of an economic balance analysis for the concession of Vasil Levski Sofia Airport and has sent dozens of technical»»»
Mecca Pact faces first test after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia
A massive attack by Yemeni’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia has become the first serious test for the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement – a defense pact between Riyadh, Ankara, and Islamabad established just a month ago. We’re no longer talking about a future security architecture in abstract terms. Rather, a»»»
Five killed, 17 injured in passenger bus crash on Jordan’s Desert Highway
Medium-sized passenger bus collided with another vehicle in Al Sultani area Dubai: Five people were killed and 17 others injured on Thursday when a passenger bus collided with another vehicle on Jordan’s Desert Highway, the Public Security Directorate said. The crash involving a medium-sized passen»»»
Iran war: Why Tehran sees Trump’s midterms as its next battlefield
Tehran turns up pressure on Hormuz, betting war costs could hurt Trump before Nov vote Dubai: Donald Trump says the Iran war could end “immediately after” America’s November 3 midterm elections. Tehran appears to have its own reason for watching that date closely. With less than two months until Am»»»
Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves dozens missing
At least five people died and dozens were unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry caught fire off the Philippine island province of Palawan, with 43 passengers and crew rescued so far. Coast guard teams continued search and rescue operations as officials worked to establish what happened. A fire bur»»»
Dubai says ‘we will come back’ as ATM 2026 takes centre stage
Dubai bets on long-term growth, global connectivity and ATM to rebuild travel momentum Dubai: The emirate is confident of a tourism rebound as the city prepares to host Arabian Travel Market (ATM) next week, with the emirate banking on its long-term strategy, global connectivity and close public-pr»»»
Bayeux Tapestry 'mania' sweeps UK as first exhibition outside France opens
The British Museum on Thursday opened its doors for the first public display of the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry outside of France. The museum has so far sold a record-breaking 100,000 tickets to see the tapestry, which depicts the Norman conquest of England under William the Conqueror. London's »»»
'No regrets' to 'I accept my faults': Murder suspect changes his story
Man accused of killing wife, storing severed head in fridge now issues warning to others Days after declaring that he had "no regrets" over the killing of his wife, a man in India has dramatically changed his message. Ramanuj Goswami, accused of killing his 25-year-old wife Riya Talukdar in Guwahat»»»
One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later
People’s views of 9/11 and its aftermath have also been shaped by policies later New York: When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City, rural western Pennsylvania and just outsi»»»
Over 30% of air conditioning and ventilation equipment in commercial buildings is more than15 years old
More than 30% of the HVAC equipment currently in operation in Romania is over 15 years old and, over the coming years, will undergo an extensive process of modernization or replacement. The market is estimated at approximately EUR 3.3 billion, with the commercial and office building segments accoun»»»
ECB raises interest rates to fight off inflation jump
BusinessEuropeECB raises interest rates to fight off inflation jumpEmilio Reynoso with AP, AFPThe European Central Bank raised borrowing costs and warned that inflation could remain high for an extended period. Energy markets and geopolitical tensions are still major concerns. https://p.dw.com/p/5M»»»
Possible Restructuring of Agricultural Administration Will Not Come at Expense of Specialized Units
The aim of the possible restructuring of Bulgaria's agricultural administration is to streamline the general administration, but not at the expense of specialized units, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said on Thursday. He made the statement during a tour of wineries in the Melnik, Pe»»»
President of Cooperative Republic of Guyana leaves Doha
Doha, Qatar: President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana HE Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali left Doha on Thursday, after an official visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE»»»
Illegal passenger transport violations fall 57% in Dubai
RTA conducts 1.6 million inspections, with illegal transport violations falling 57% Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried out more than 1.6 million inspections across the emirate’s passenger transport sector in the first half of 2026, as authorities stepped up efforts to improv»»»
Trump expects Iran war to end after November midterms despite regional escalation
Washington, Sept. 10 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the war with Iran to end after November’s midterm elections, even as renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and escalating fighting in Yemen raise concerns over regional security and global energy supplies. Trump told report»»»
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with the UAE
Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs. "Algeria has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, following the exhaustion of»»»
From the Lockerbie bombing to 9/11: How attacks on flights defined US air travel
Security and screening procedures air travellers encounter today were built layer by layer Taking a commercial flight from a US airport generally requires a boarding pass to get anywhere near a gate, security screening controlled by the federal government and careful attention to the contents of ca»»»
Lebanon: Constitutional Council Suspends Implementation of General Amnesty Law
The Constitutional Council of the Lebanese Republic issued Decision No. 10/2026 on September 10, 2026, suspending the execution of Law No. 70/2026 regarding the granting of a general amnesty and the exceptional reduction of certain sentence durations. The decision followed a session held by the Cou»»»
Middle East war disrupts aluminum supplies, pushes global prices higher
Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA) Fallout from the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian war is disrupting global aluminum supplies, cutting production in the Gulf and pushing prices higher as concerns grow over tightening supplies of the metal widely used in transport, construction, packaging and power infrastructure. Emi»»»
(Party) loyalty over expertise in Szijjártó's ministry?
According to internal sources, Péter Szijjártó was never particularly fond of career diplomats — some say because he himself was a political appointee, installed without any diplomatic training. Rather than the slow, convoluted machinery of traditional diplomacy, he preferred direct, results-driven»»»
Advisers Warned Trump Iran War May Last Through End of His Term: WSJ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Advisers Warned Trump Iran War May Last Through End of His Term: WSJ 10-09-2026 15:41 PM US President Donald Trump with Vice President JD V»»»
Brent Crude Oil Price Surpasses $103 Per Barrel For First Time Since May 22
Global oil prices accelerated their rise to 2–3%, with the price of Brent crude surpassing $103 per barrel for the first time since May 22, according to trading data. As of 12:01 GMT, November Brent crude futures were up 2.19% from the previous close, reaching $103.43 per barrel — the first time th»»»
OPEC Says Upgrades 2026 US Oil, Condensate Output Forecast, Expects Growth of 90,000 Bpd
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - OPEC has upgraded its forecast for the growth of oil and condensate production in the United States in 2026 to 90,000 barrels per day, expecting an average production of 13.5 million barrels per day, according to the organization's fresh report on Thursday. "In 2026, US liquids p»»»
Sheikh Mohammed honours Sheikha Hind in heartfelt message after 47 years together
Vice President pays deeply personal tribute to his wife and companion of 47 years Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has paid a deeply personal tribute to his wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum»»»
Constitutional Council suspends general amnesty law
The Constitutional Council on Thursday issued a decision suspending the effect of the general amnesty law that was recently approved by parliament, after an appeal was filed against the law by the Free Patriotic Movement-led Strong Lebanon bloc. The law will remain suspended until the council issue»»»
Netanyahu reportedly warns Aoun to disarm Hezbollah or face escalation
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa has told President Joseph Aoun that Israel would escalate its attacks on Lebanon if Hezbollah doesn't disarm - and would accept nothing less, Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported Thursday. The daily claimed that Issa conveyed this message from Israeli Prime Minis»»»
111 threat alerts. 17 missile strikes. Zero deaths. How Dubai airport bounced back.
Paul Griffiths says DXB traffic rebounded sharply after an period of disruption Dubai: Dubai Airports withstood 111 threat alerts and 17 missile strikes during the regional conflict this year, with most causing minimal damage and all those injured now fully recovered, its CEO Paul Griffiths said du»»»
Dubai Airports cuts 2026 passenger forecast to 70 million after airspace disruption
Dubai, Sept. 10 (SANA) Dubai Airports expects passenger traffic to reach 70 million by the end of 2026, sharply below an earlier forecast of 100 million after nearly two months of travel disruption caused by the war between the United States and Iran and the closure of Gulf airspace. Dubai Airports»»»
German expats in UAE hail thriving lives, stronger UAE-Germany ties after President’s Berlin visit
Two homes, one bond: expats in fields from HR to horse and camel coaching reflect on ties Dubai: From building thriving businesses to raising families in a new culture, German expats in the UAE say the country has given them far more than they expected when they first arrived. This week, as UAE Pre»»»
Bull gets stuck atop 60-foot water tank — but how did it get there?
Animal spends nearly 2 days stranded above Indian village before rescuers bring in a crane Villagers looked up — and saw something they probably never expected to find on top of their water tank. A bull. The animal had somehow made its way onto a water tank about 60 feet above the ground in a villa»»»
Dubai JVC District 16 to introduce paid parking: What residents need to know
Hourly paid parking to start in JVC District 16 from October 15 Dubai: Residents and visitors in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) District 16 will have to pay for on-street parking from October 15, with parking services in the area operated by Parkonic. Parking will be charged by the hour, or »»»
Dubai World Central’s second runway to open by end of 2027
Second runway marks the next step in DWC’s expansion towards 150 million passengers Dubai: Dubai World Central’s second runway is expected to open by the end of 2027, marking the next major step in the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»
Letter of 75: Court reclassifies charges, imposes two-year probation - | 24.KG
The Bishkek City Court has issued a ruling in the «Letter of 75» case. Journalists were not allowed into the courtroom to hear the verdict, although it had previously been announced that media representatives would be granted access. According to lawyer Latypbek Nuralimov, who spoke after the heari»»»
BRICS Summit 2026: Xi, Putin and Pezeshkian head to India as Iran, Ukraine wars test unity
Iran and Ukraine wars loom large as expanded 11-member bloc struggles to bridge divisions Dubai: India will host some of the world’s most powerful leaders this weekend as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian converge on New Delhi for»»»
GERB Will Not Offer Unsolicited Support to Presidential Candidates, Party Leader Borissov Says
GERB will not offer unsolicited support to any presidential candidate in the October 25 election, party leader Boyko Borissov told reporters in Vidin Thursday following a meeting with local party structures. Borissov emphasized that GERB will not nominate its own presidential candidate, stressing t»»»
Fadlallah: We will not allow this occupation to remain on our land
MP Hassan Fadlallah of Hezbollah on Thursday emphasized that "the Resistance is committed to confronting the presence of the occupation using all available and feasible means and capabilities.” “The enemy is currently attempting to impose a new equation to make the cost of liberation hefty and high»»»
'Lebanese official' to Israeli daily: This is the last chance for peace
Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth daily on Wednesday quoted a senior Lebanese official as telling it that Lebanon may be facing its “last chance” to achieve peace with Israel, urging the Israelis to give the Lebanese government time and political space to weaken Hezbollah and warning that continued Israeli»»»
6 reasons why it’s worth investing in an Executive MBA
Attend Gulf News LevelUP to find out how an Executive MBA can boost your career and salary Is experience alone enough to reach the C-suite? For many mid-career professionals, the answer is often no. While years of experience build technical expertise, senior leadership demands a broader understandi»»»
Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception'
Tokyo: Japan said on Thursday it had asked for the revision of a new world map adopted by the United Nations because it made the disputed Kuril islands appear to belong to Russia. The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt the new map, which makes the African continent larger while also shrin»»»
25 years on: Remembering the 9/11 attacks in pictures
The 9/11 attacks killed 2,977 people from 90 countries and changed the world forever On September 11, 2001, 19 Islamist Al Qaida terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger planes in a coordinated attack that changed the course of modern history. Two aircraft were deliberately flown into the Nort»»»
Ombudsman Proposes Changes to Heat Energy Cost Allocation Rules, Financial Support for Low-Income Households
National Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has sent a recommendation to Energy Minister Iva Petrova, proposing changes in the regulatory framework on heat energy cost allocation and financial support for low-income households, the Ombudsman’s Office said Thursday. The proposal follows complaints from ci»»»