New York, Sept. 10 (SANA) Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel Wednesday as escalating fighting between the United States and Iran and attacks on energy facilities and shipping routes heightened concerns over global supplies and rising costs for consumers and businesses. Brent crude, the internati»»»

The situation surrounding a possible concert by Colombian singer Shakira in Bishkek remains unclear. According to Islam Satarov, CEO of Gamma Media Group, producer and event organizer, the Kyrgyz side has not yet signed an official contract with the artist. Satarov told 24.kgnews agency that he kno»»»

Tokyo: The Asian Games began in Japan on Thursday with Qatar beating Iran in men's basketball, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more participants than the Olympics. Over 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to take part in 43 sports at the Nagoya-Aichi Games »»»

A perennial lawn will be planted at the ethno-village in Kyrchyn gorge after the yurts and temporary infrastructure installed for the VI World Nomad Games are dismantled, the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy reports. The ministry noted that landscaping and gree»»»

US President Donald Trump has declared that Washington is “winning” its war with Iran and claimed the United States now controls the Strait of Hormuz—before suggesting the strategic waterway should be renamed the “Trump Strait,” apparently as a fitting reward for victory already being declared. Spe»»»

HEADLINES Judicial appointments and the presidential election feature prominently in the supplied coverage. Capital, bTV and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) examine nominations for the Supreme Judicial Council and the prospects for choosing a new prosecutor general. Telegraph, BNT and Nova TV f»»»

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won't come down until after U.S. midterm elections. Oil prices on Wednesday jumped more than 3%, pushing international Brent crude past the $100 threshold for the first time since July as salvos be»»»

Dubai Municipality’s Call Centre confirms issue, says team is working to fix it Dubai: If you've caught a strange smell in the air in Dubai for the past couple of days, you're not alone. Residents across several neighbourhoods, including Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Beach Residence,»»»

Caracas: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will help Venezuela restore its potable water system after it was damaged by back-to-back earthquakes in late June, the official Venezuelan News Agency reported on Wednesday. UNICEF will work with Venezuela's water ministry on "key infrastructure»»»

Quito: Ecuador's judiciary sentenced former president Abdala Bucaram and his son Jacobo to nine years and four months in prison on Wednesday in a corruption case linked to the sale of medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic. Bucaram, who was removed from office in 1997, heard the decision »»»

Yemen's Houthi rebels reported dozens of Saudi airstrikes on Wednesday as daily attacks continued in a conflict that has reignited during the Middle East war, with hundreds of people killed in fighting near the Red Sea. More than 40 attacks targeted several regions including the flashpoint areas of»»»

An Israeli strike killed at least four people in northern Gaza. Two children were among the dead after Israel carried out a new strike in the northern Gaza community of Beit Lahiya, according to Shifa hospital, where the bodies were taken. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on»»»

Dubai gold prices ease as a weaker dollar supports bullion ahead of key US inflation data Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged lower on Thursday, with the 24K rate at Dh531.25 per gram, down from Dh532 at Wednesday’s close, while 22K gold stood at Dh492, compared with Dh492.50 previously. The move comes »»»

US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left Kiev “shocked” by the conduct of Vladimir Zelensky’s team during their latest visit, Ukrainian MP Anna Skorokhod has claimed. Witkoff and Kushner traveled to Kiev on Sunday for talks with Zelensky after meeting Russian Presiden»»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States may target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain fortified site near its damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, warning Tehran "not to get cute". He also commented that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come do»»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged his supporters to pretend he was on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections in November, even saying he would give $5,000 to each American adult if the right-wing Republicans maintain control of Congress. Trump is struggling with low opinion ratings»»»

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple con»»»

Rented bank accounts, fake firms and bogus deals are putting residents at risk Sharjah: Renting out a bank account, setting up a fake company, issuing forged invoices, responding to suspicious social media offers or moving money for someone else may seem like harmless ways to make quick cash — but »»»

Estremoz, Portugal: Equipped with headlamps and pruning shears, a team of farm workers navigate pitch-black darkness during a nocturnal grape harvest that shields them from Portugal's increasingly oppressive summer heat. "At night, it's much cooler, and with this light we see the bunches of grapes »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Music Affairs Centre at the Ministry of Culture is continuing to develop its “Maqam” Choir, bringing together local vocal talents in a distinctive musical project that explores the expressive potential of the human voice while presenting Arab musical heritage through a contemporary»»»

A survey made by INSCOP at the beginning of September illustrates that almost two thirds of the Romanians consider that it is important that the parties reach agreement as soon as possible for the formation of a full-fledged government. The INSCOP Barometer, conducted between 1 and 7 September 2026»»»

Primark will open in Riyadh after a strong Dubai debut, with Bahrain and Qatar next Dubai: Irish fashion retail giant Primark is heading to Saudi Arabia, with its first store in the Kingdom set to open in Riyadh in March 2027 as the brand accelerates its expansion across the Gulf following a strong»»»

A leaked intelligence assessment prepared for Australia’s secret service claims that former Western special forces personnel were recruited to train Russian citizens, including active-duty servicemen, at private training centers in Bulgaria and Serbia, according to The Telegraph, which obtained a c»»»

The Zhogorku Kenesh will consider the issue of scheduling the presidential election on September 24. Tynchtyk Shaynazarov, Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums (CEC), said to 24.kg news agency. «Under the law, presidential elections are appointed by parliament, which ado»»»

The rapid rise in Budapest property prices appears to be losing steam. Annual house price growth in the capital has slowed to just 6.7%, down from 21% a year ago, while prices edged down slightly in August compared with July. Experts say the trend could make the market more favourable for buyers. B»»»

Trevor Noah, Bolshoi Theatre and Queen tributes headline a packed 2026-27 lineup Dubai: The UAE's landmark Downtown venue Dubai Opera is turning 10 and it is marking the milestone with a season that promises plenty of spectacle. At a press conference held at the venue today, the 2026-27 programme w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Al Sadd will look to maintain their perfect start to the Qatar Stars League when they face bottom side Al Sailiya at Lusail Stadium today, with another busy spell awaiting them after the league fixture. Al Sadd have collected nine points from their opening three mat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cyberattacks, extreme weather, geopolitical conflict, shipping disruptions and fragile supply chains are exposing vulnerabilities across the global energy system. As these threats become increasingly interconnected, energy security can no longer be measured solely by the availability o»»»

Sofia has reached the final of the European Capital of Tourism 2027 competition, becoming one of eight cities shortlisted after an independent assessment of 43 applications from 18 countries. The Bulgarian capital is one of only two national capitals to make the final in the category for cities wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, marks the International Day to Protect Education from Attack yesterday. Observed annually on 9 September, the day highlights the urgent importance of safeguarding students, teachers, schools, unive»»»

Ex-Speaker Romualdez faces non-bailable ₱7.4b plunder case, jail transfer looming MANILA: An anti-graft court on Thursday (Sept. 10, 2026) ordered the formal "commitment" of former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to a regular detention facility in Quezon City. This strips the high-profile »»»

Brazil's Supreme Court chief justice stepped in Wednesday to halt conflicting rulings by two fellow judges as a dispute over alleged links between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a fraud-accused banker deepened. The clash has spilled into the campaign for next month's presidential election, adding »»»

Air France suspends Dubai flights until September 15 as regional airspace risks persist Dubai: UAE travellers are facing a mixed flight picture today, with some delays reported from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Dubai International Airport, while Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydu»»»

The number of foreign workers in Hungary reached an all-time high just before the government tightened its guest-worker rules. Now, tourism industry organisations are calling for more flexible regulations as businesses continue to struggle with labour shortages. The number of foreign workers in Hun»»»

Dallas, United States: President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his supporters to "pretend" he was on the ballot. "If the Republicans win, you win with us and y»»»

Trump did not say where the money would come from -- with the bill likely topping $1t Dallas, United States: President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his suppor»»»

Manila: At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday. The blaze broke out on the M/V June Aster Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometres (1.3 miles) offshore, the »»»

A meeting of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) was held in Moscow on September 9. Kyrgyzstan was represented by First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev. The EEC amended food safety standards and updated the list of standards for voluntary application »»»

MOSCOW, September 10 (Sputnik) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said the Kiev regime, in the interest of self-preservation, is even prepared to carry out acts of sabotage and terrorism even against its own strategic allies. "The Russian FSB draws the attention of the UK and other sponsors »»»

Peak-hour delays hit Dubai’s busiest corridors, from Business Bay to airport roads Dubai: Commuters across Dubai and the Sharjah border are facing a slow start to Thursday morning, with live traffic maps showing heavy delays stretching across several of the emirate's busiest corridors, according to»»»

The most sustained congestion is around Mohamed Bin Zayed City through the ME4 to ME14 Traffic is slow in several parts of Abu Dhabi this morning, with Google Maps showing heavy congestion around Al Ain Road in Khalifa City and Al Rawdah Road in Mohamed Bin Zayed City. Roads across central and west»»»

There is a more than 10% chance that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity within the next ten years, a senior Anthropic researcher has warned amid mounting concerns over increasingly powerful systems slipping beyond human control. Evan Hubinger, who works on aligning advanced AI systems »»»

Secretary of State says vast areas of Mexico are controlled by narco-terrorist organizations, not the state. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that large parts of Mexico are not under the control of the Mexican government, raising questions about the country's sovereignty over its own »»»

Conflict shifts into Gulf shipping lanes, pushing oil above $100 The six-month US-Iran war has entered a new phase, with the fight moving directly into commercial shipping lanes near the UAE, oil prices breaking above $100 a barrel and Iran facing renewed international scrutiny over its nuclear pro»»»

New US cybercrime unit aids crackdown on global crypto fraud rings US judicial authorities said Wednesday they played a key role in smashing online scam centres in Madagascar that were operated by citizens of China. Late last year the US Justice Department created a unit tasked with fighting online»»»

Iran and the US on Wednesday traded their biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, with Iran saying it struck 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers. Brent crude oil surged above $100 a barrel as fears grew over global energy supplies. Ira»»»

Share: Dialogue with Shiite religious leaders could help secure Hezbollah’s disarmament through the Lebanese state—not to weaken the Shiite community, but to protect it from another devastating war. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board, Opinion The recent meeting between United States Ambassador Michel I»»»

Verification gaps and hardened sites complicate US response to Iran’s nuclear moves The Pentagon is examining how US forces could strike and destroy Iran’s deepest underground nuclear facilities, as satellite imagery shows construction accelerating at a suspected site beneath Pickaxe Mountain near »»»

The government has reduced the state budget deficit by approximately 1,000 billion forints in three months, the Prime Minister announced on Wednesday in a video posted on his Facebook page. Before Wednesday’s cabinet meeting — at which 38 items are on the agenda — Péter Magyar said that while the F»»»

The government has published the first batch of so-called "three-thousand" government decrees — classified until now — issued over the past 16 years, government communications announced to MTI on Wednesday. The "first package" concerns Századvég, showing what government decisions and commissions fo»»»