Chinese worker, woman rescued 10 days after Nepal floods
Rescuers save two lives amid hunt for hundreds missing in hydropower tunnels Kathmandu: Rescuers in Nepal pulled a Chinese national and a woman alive 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, officials said Saturday. The man was rescued from a hydropower tunnel, according to a social media »»»
Chinese national rescued alive from Nepal tunnel: army to AFP
Kathmandu, Nepal: A Chinese national was pulled alive Saturday from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal after catastrophic flooding more than nine days ago, an army spokesman told AFP. "A Chinese national has been rescued just now from a tunnel in the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project," said Nepal»»»
Who Are Gyurov and Kandev? The New Presidential Ticket in Bulgaria
Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev are entering Bulgaria’s presidential race as a team built around two different political profiles: an economist and former caretaker prime minister on one side, and a career police officer on the other. Their candidacies were officially announced on September 1 in Go»»»
Ryanair and Wizz Air warn over air fares
Air fares could become significantly more expensive if oil and jet fuel prices remain elevated, with both Ryanair and Wizz Air warning that sustained cost pressure could eventually be passed on to passengers. The warnings come as airlines around the world grapple with higher fuel bills, capacity cu»»»
‘My heart is Emirati’: Why Abu Dhabi feels like home
She built a life around culture, community, helping others find their place in the UAE Dubai: Sometimes, you know a place feels special before you ever call it home. For Eenas El Sheakh, that feeling came during her first visit to Abu Dhabi. Her father, a university professor, had started working i»»»
Edil Baisalov proposes introducing visa fee for US citizens in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Edil Baisalov has proposed introducing a visa fee for U.S. citizens in Kyrgyzstan. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United States announced this in an interview with Radio Azattyk. According to Baisalov, Kyrgyzstan should consider introducing a visa req»»»
Fence and sensibility: Magyar extends migration emergency, vowing to end billion-euro Brussels finesfight
The government has decided to extend the state of emergency caused by mass immigration in Hungary — which was due to expire on 7 September — until 31 December. Prime Minister Péter Magyar reported this on his Facebook page on Friday evening. In his post, the prime minister wrote that the Tisza gove»»»
Bangladesh measles outbreak nears 1,000 child fatalities
Delayed immunisation campaigns blamed as measles spreads among vulnerable kids Dhaka: Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades is nearing the grim milestone of 1,000 child deaths, as a devastating epidemic sweeps through the country and crowded hospital wards fill with struggling babies. »»»
Trump sends envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with new plan to 'end the war'
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are travelling to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend with what US President Donald Trump says is a new proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite Trump's promises to resolve the conflict, Washington's efforts to broker a peace have so far come to nothing. US»»»
German power grid sabotage attack linked to ‘climate extremism’
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Friday said the evidence in a recent spate of sabotage attacks on power grids across the country points to a militant climate activist. German authorities said Friday they believe a militant climate activist was behind a spate of sabotage attacks»»»
Indonesia rescues second orangutan mother and baby from wildfire
Jakarta, Indonesia: An orangutan mother and her baby, threatened by encroaching wildfires to their habitat in Indonesia, were rescued earlier this week, authorities said in a statement Saturday. The vast Southeast Asian archipelago has for weeks been fighting wildfires blanketing parts of Borneo an»»»
Sara Duterte posts bail in case over alleged plot to kill Ferdinand Marcos
Impeachment, criminal case converge as the vice president faces possible lifetime ban Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail at a Manila courthouse on Saturday, a day after an arrest warrant was issued over her alleged death threat against the country's president. Duterte was charged la»»»
Arab participation turns Damascus International Fair into acultural showcase
Damascus, Sept 5 (SANA)The 63rd Damascus International Fair, which concluded on Friday, evolved into a cultural gathering featuring a diverse range of Arab traditions, with the return of Arab embassies and countries bringing an interactive presence that helped revive human and cultural ties after y»»»
Rescuers continue grim search for Nepal flood survivors
Kathmandu, Nepal: Inspired by the "miracle" rescue of two hydropower workers, Nepal's emergency response teams were digging with new vigour Saturday through piles of debris as the death toll from the flooding disaster crossed 1,200. The rescued pair were among hundreds of hydropower workers who wen»»»
UK’s new government faces balancing act to spur growth while containing inflation: QNB
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expected the Bank of England (BoE) to maintain a cautious, data-dependent stance, keeping policy restrictive enough to guide inflation back to target without unnecessarily choking off a fragile recovery. QNB noted that the UK government faces a difficult balan»»»
Mudslide in east China's Jiangxi leaves 1 dead, 11 missing
Nanchang: One person has been confirmed dead and 11 others are missing after a mudslide struck a village in Suichuan County, Ji'an City, east China's Jiangxi Province at around 4am on Saturday, local authorities said. The disaster was triggered by days of torrential rains brought by Typhoon Saudel,»»»
Trump sends envoys to Russia, Ukraine with plan to end war
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to meet Putin in Moscow and Zelensky in Kyiv Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a plan to end more than four years of war in Ukraine. The move marks Washington's lates»»»
Missile War Monitor: Russian oil firms miss 60% of gasoline contracts as Ukraine's drone campaign bites
Russian oil companies failed to fulfil about 60% of gasoline supply contracts on the St Petersburg exchange between May and September, industry sources told Kommersant on September 3 as a result of Ukraine’s sustained attacks on Russia’s oil refineries. About 20% of the deals fell through entirely,»»»
Wildfires threaten orangutans as mother and baby rescued
The pair were evacuated as fires spread near their habitat in West Kalimantan Jakarta: An orangutan mother and her baby, threatened by encroaching wildfires to their habitat in Indonesia, were rescued earlier this week, authorities said in a statement Saturday. The vast Southeast Asian archipelago »»»
Luis Enrique extends contract as PSG coach until 2030
Paris, France: Head coach Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension with two-time defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 giants announced Friday. The Spaniard's previous deal had been due to expire at the end of this season, but he has signed a new contract last»»»
Eight Tamil Nadu engineering students killed in Kerala highway crash
Car carrying students from PSM college crashes into stationary lorry on NH-66 in Thrissur Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu were killed after the car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary goods lorry on National Highway 66 in Kerala’s Thrissur district around midnight on Friday»»»
Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles
New York, USA: Serena and Venus Williams electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium but fell to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in three thrilling sets in their return to the US Open women's doubles on Friday. The superstar sisters, whose 14 Grand Slam doubles titles include two US Opens, rallied from a break d»»»
PSG still winless in Ligue 1 as Monaco go top
Paris, France: Paris Saint-Germain's slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1. Captain Marquinhos gave PSG the lead just past the half-hour mark at the Parc des Princes, where Luis»»»
Flying from the UAE? These airlines are delaying, cancelling or suspending flights
Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspension as regional tensions persist Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of uneven flight operations as airlines continue to navigate the fallout from the US-Iran conflict. Delays have been reported at both Dubai International Airport and Zayed I»»»
Israel's West Bank camp displacements could be crime against humanity, UN says
The Israeli government's forced displacement of the entire populations of three West Bank refugee camps in January 2025 could amount to crimes against humanity, a UN report warned Friday. More than 33,000 Palestinians forced out of the Jenin, Nur Shams and Tulkarm camps have not been permitted to r»»»
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy triple murder case
Jury fails to reach unanimous verdict after seven days of deliberations Plymouth: A judge declared a mistrial Friday after a jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the high-profile case of an American woman who killed her three young children. Lindsay Clancy, 36, acknowledged strangling Co»»»
22 killed in Sharjah distracted-driving crashes; police issue CCTV warning
Police recorded 360 casualties in distraction-related accidents during 2025 Sharjah: Distracted driving was linked to 22 of Sharjah’s 33 road deaths in 2025, accounting for about two-thirds of all traffic fatalities in the emirate, Sharjah Police said as they renewed warnings to motorists against l»»»
Iran Warns Americans Against Becoming 'Cannon Fodder' for War With Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei blasted an opinion column in The Jerusalem Post that floated debt forgiveness as an incentive for young Americans to enlist for a potential ground war against Iran. The column proposed wiping student loans, credit-card balances and other debts after»»»
Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’, backs Vance’s claim that it's is 'not a war'
US President downplays the six-month conflict despite US deaths and heavy fighting Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday said the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he defended Vice President JD Vance for asserting that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are not a “war.” As»»»
Missile War Monitor: Russian oil firms miss 60% of gasoline contracts as Ukraine's drone campaign bites
Russian oil companies failed to fulfil about 60% of gasoline supply contracts on the St Petersburg exchange between May and September, industry sources told Kommersant on September 3 as a result of Ukraine’s sustained attacks on Russia’s oil refineries. About 20% of the deals fell through entirely,»»»
Trump warns US could hit Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain
US president says intelligence is tracking movements around the underground nuclear site Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the United States could "hit" Iran's heavily fortified underground nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain "very soon", days after Washington tar»»»
First Lady Aigul Japarova shares impressions of Kyrchyn ethno-village - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s First Lady, Aigul Japarova, visited the Universe of Nomads ethno-village in Kyrchyn. She shared photos and her impressions on social media. Aigul Japarova viewed the work of artisans and commended the craftspeople who are preserving traditional handicrafts while creating new pieces. «I»»»
The coffee once served in Sheikh Zayed's majlis, and the story behind every finjan of gahwa in UAE
The Founder's Office brings Sheikh Zayed's storied gahwa and Emirati hospitality to ADIHEX Dubai: The smell of cloves and freshly roasted beans has a way of announcing itself before anything else does. It was that same scent that once filled the majlis of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,»»»
Madrid police clash with protesters after Ceuta migrant crisis rally
Clashes broke out between protesters and police in central Madrid this week following a mass rally over the Spanish government’s handling of the migrant crisis in Ceuta. The enclave, a small Spanish territory located on the North African coast, has faced severe pressure since around 72,000 people c»»»
Australia distress call leads Dubai Police to woman in crisis — and saves her life
Police traced her location after she failed to answer calls and rushed her to hospital Dubai: Dubai Police traced and rescued a woman in critical condition after an emergency call from Australia raised concerns for her safety, with a recent photograph and the help of a building security guard provi»»»
US-Venezuela oil deal redraws global energy power
The pact tests sovereignty, energy security and the limits of state-backed investment The US-Venezuela oil agreement matters for reasons extending far beyond the 65 billion barrels covered by it. The deal could change how governments secure foreign resources, blur the boundary between state power a»»»
The World This Week - Germany’s ‘Most Dangerous Man’: PR gift for the AfD?
The Ukrainian capital was hit by Russia’s most intense wave of air attacks on Kyiv, reportedly in four years, with Reuters describing air raid sirens, drones, cruise and ballistic missiles exhausting Ukraine’s defence system, with 12 people killed and the Ukrainian foreign minister making a direct »»»
Russia’s political system not proof of corporate control – EU court
The EU’s top court has rejected claims that the nature of Russia’s political system can be used as the sole justification to freeze assets belonging to Russian-linked companies, after bloc member Lithuania cited Russian President Vladimir Putin when taking action against an electricity supplier. Th»»»
UN report documents forced displacement of 33,000 Palestinians in northern West Bank
Geneva: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) revealed Friday that Israeli occupation forces forcibly displaced over 33,000 Palestinians from Jenin, Nur Shams, and Tulkarm refugee camps in early 2025 and continue to block their return. A report titled "Destruction of Palestinian Refugee»»»
International Zagreb Airport welcomes first direct fligt from China to Croatia
Zagreb: International Zagreb Airport on Friday welcomed the first direct flight from China to Croatia, launching a new route between Beijing and Zagreb via Bucharest, Romania. The new route, operated by Air China, will run three times a week. The aircraft received a ceremonial welcome on arrival, i»»»
US judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy child-killing case after jury deadlock
A judge in Massachusetts on Friday declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder court case after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on her criminal responsibility for killing her three young children. The case sparked a public debate over maternal mental health. A judge declared a »»»
Israeli army confirm seizing Lebanon’s key Ali al-Taher ridge from Hezbollah – Ya Libnan
Share: A satellite image shows damage at the Ali al-Taher ridge near Nabatiah, Lebanon, March 8, 2026. © 2026 Planet Labs PBC via Reuters Israel has seized the strategically placed Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The Iran-ali»»»
Gold prices fall as strong US jobs data boosts rate hike expectations
New York: Gold prices fell on Friday and were heading for a weekly loss after stronger-than-expected US jobs data increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its 15-16 September meeting. Spot gold fell 1.2% to $4,419.09 an ounce, after dropping more than 2% earlier»»»
Migrants accused of killing baby dolphin in Ceuta
A group of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta have been accused of pulling a baby dolphin from the sea and beating it to death, after disturbing footage sparked outrage online. The bottlenose dolphin calf was spotted swimming close to the shore at El Trampolin beach on Wednesday»»»
BREAKING: Hungary extends ‘mass migration crisis’ until end of 2026, PM Magyar vows no easing of border rules
Hungary will extend its state of crisis caused by mass migration until the end of 2026, Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced, insisting that his government will not loosen the country’s legal framework against illegal migration. The Tisza government has decided to extend the measure, which was»»»
Burgas District Prosecutor Highlights Large Drug Seizure
“Burgas is once again making headlines today with good news in the fight against crime,” Burgas District Prosecutor Georgi Chinev wrote on Facebook after the seizure of a large shipment of drugs found in a truck at the entrance to the coastal city. Earlier, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announ»»»
25-year-old foreign man missing after leaving Budapest nightlife venue
Police in Budapest are urgently searching for 25-year-old Jorgensen Felix Svane, who disappeared after leaving a nightlife venue in the city’s District 7 in the early hours of Thursday, 3 September. Police issue description of missing man According to information available to police, the young man »»»
‘We are not spending public money on propaganda’: Magyar govt cuts funding for Orbán govt-close Mandiner
The CEO of the company that publishes the newspaper Mandiner has been dismissed on instructions by the finance minister, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Facebook on Friday. “Starting from today, all funding for this lying propaganda newspaper will be stopped,” Magyar added. Finance Minister And»»»
Tunindex closes Fridays session down 0.93%
Tunis, Sep.4 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Friday's session down 0.93% to 19,423.28 points with a modest trading volume of TND 6 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. SOTUMAG shares were the best performers after rising by 5% to TND 21, trading for only...»»»
Burgas District Prosecutor highlights Large Drug Seizure in Facebook Post
“Burgas is once again making headlines today with good news in the fight against crime,” Burgas District Prosecutor Georgi Chinev wrote on Facebook after the seizure of a large shipment of drugs found in a truck at the entrance to the coastal city. Earlier, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announ»»»