Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on, two regional officials said Wednesday. The officials said the Saudis have asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt to deploy air-de»»»

Police officers revived a man in Nagydorog, southern Hungary, after he failed to stop when signalled to do so and crashed while attempting to flee, the Tolna County Police Headquarters said on the police website on Wednesday. According to the report, officers in Nagydorog spotted the driver during »»»

The Connectivity Summit that Bulgaria will host is an expression of confidence in the government’s political will and initiative, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the beginning of the government meeting. On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative for»»»

On the Day of Sofia, Mayor Vasil Terziev urged Sofianites to do their share of work for the city. "Everyone should take personal responsibility for Sofia rather than expect others to do the work," he said at a ceremonial sitting of the Sofia Municipal Council marking the holiday Thursday. Terziev s»»»

The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rates for the first time in three years, as it seeks to bring down high inflation. The policy decision sets up a potential confrontation between Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the central bank to cut i»»»

As Houthi rebels closed in, Eshraq Abdel Gelil and her husband fled their home, walking through the mountains before catching a ride to a nearby city. Four months pregnant, she feared another miscarriage. They are among more than 125,000 people who have fled as the Iran-backed rebels have advanced »»»

Doha, Qatar: From intensive musical training and discovering a passion for cycling to navigating simulated diplomatic scenarios under pressure, the summer offered Qatar Foundation (QF) students opportunities to develop new skills, explore their interests and gain experiences that extended beyond th»»»

Fidesz is a constructive opposition, but it wants to cooperate constructively not with the government but with the people — Viktor Orbán, the party's president, declared in a video interview given to Blikk, published on Thursday morning, in which he accused the Tisza government of launching politic»»»

Sanctions bill targets Putin, oil buyers as Ukraine urges tougher pressure Washington: US lawmakers approved broad new sanctions on Wednesday designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump after months of delay. The Republican-led House of Repr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ), Dr. Abdullah Al Ali, revealed the launch of three new academic programmes during the current academic year. These include a Bachelor of Border Management and Supply Chain, an Associate Degree in Artificial Int»»»

Lebanon on Wednesday returned to Egypt dozens of pharaonic artefacts that had been seized from the Beirut port years earlier. "Thirty-seven antiquities... were seized from Beirut port in 2020, having arrived from an Arab port," Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh said during a handover ceremo»»»

Israel and Morocco agreed on Wednesday to open embassies in each other’s countries following talks between their foreign ministers and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 2020 under the US-brokered Abraham Accords, which normalised I»»»

A thief broke into a home in central Sofia during the night, stealing cash, bank cards, personal documents and a spare car key before locking the sleeping owners inside their living room, Nova TV reported. The burglary happened at around 2:00 AM in an apartment building at the corner of Budapest an»»»

Calls grow in Washington to treat AI risks like nuclear weapons controls US Senator Bernie Sanders says the potential danger posed by artificial intelligence (AI) could exceed that of nuclear weapons, as lawmakers and AI researchers debate how to control increasingly super-intelligent systems. Sand»»»

Fire broke out on August 26 at the PIMS nursery, which housed medically fragile newborns. An inquiry into the fire that killed 14 newborns at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has identified an electrical fault as the most probable cause while pointing to wider failures in fire safe»»»

The heads of state of Lebanon, France and Jordan will meet Thursday in Paris as part of an effort to drum up support for the struggling Lebanese military. A donor conference for Lebanon's cash-strapped army was initially set to take place in February, led by France, Saudi Arabia and the United Stat»»»

Rescuers escorted by the Lebanese army on Wednesday discovered the bodies of two men killed in an Israeli strike a day earlier, state media reported. The two men were reported missing on Tuesday after they were "targeted" by the Israeli military between Nabatieh and Zawtar al-Sharqiya, the official»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former champion Karim Abdel Gawad reached the semi-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic, where he will face Frenchman Victor Crouin, who ended defending champion Paul Coll’s title defence at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex yesterday. Gawad advanced by overcoming Youssef S»»»

Diesel prices in Bulgaria have risen again, with the average price of standard diesel reaching €1.93 per liter on September 17, according to data from Fuelo. The latest increase is one eurocent compared with the previous day. Premium diesel has risen by two eurocents. Standard A95 gasoline is selli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan overcame a late fightback from Jordan’s Al Faisaly to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory in their AFC Champions League Two Group C opener at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. David Garcia, Roger Guedes and Ahmed Alaa put the home side three goals ahead in the first half, with Said»»»

Five-year government-backed sukuk opens to residents, with profit rate due September 22 Dubai: UAE residents and nationals will be able to invest from Dh1,000 in a new five-year sovereign retail sukuk after the Ministry of Finance announced the second issuance under its Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Pro»»»

Damascus, Sept. 17 (SANA) The IMAR 2026 international reconstruction exhibition concluded in Damascus on Wednesday after generating 3,200 contracts worth more than $1.756 billion during the four-day event, organizer Effect Plus said. The company said in a statement received by SANA that 412 memoran»»»

PNL spokesperson and MP Ionel Bogdan, along with USR MP Alexandru Dimitriu, accused AUR of hijacking the farmers' peaceful protest in Victory Square.During a press conference held at Parliament on Wednesday, Ionel Bogdan emphasized that the problems facing farmers are "extremely serious and signifi»»»

The Service for Regulation and Supervision of Compliance with Antimonopoly Legislation of Kyrgyzstan set fixed meat prices as part of measures to stabilize the market. The service analyzed all costs, from livestock keeping to the sale of meat at markets, and set the prices accordingly. In Bishkek, »»»

When actresses become images, not women allowed to change Katrina Kaif arrived for Ganesh Chaturthi at the Ambani residence last week, roughly a year after giving birth to her son. Within hours, commentary online had settled on a familiar verdict: she had not "bounced back." The phrase itself deser»»»

As of September 1, the mandatory use of electronic waybills has been abolished in Kyrgyzstan for all goods except oil and petroleum products. The State Tax Service reported. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan has put its goods traceability system into full operation. For certain categories, the functions»»»

UAE airports see mixed operations as airlines restore some routes but suspensions remain Dubai: UAE travellers face a mixed picture on Thursday, with some flight delays reported at Dubai International Airport while cancellations are also affecting some Dubai and Sharjah services. The latest disrupt»»»

Metac will build seven Bay Grove buildings, with main works due in late 2028 Dubai: Construction of 537 homes at the sold-out Bay Grove Residences on Dubai Islands is moving ahead after Nakheel awarded a main construction contract worth more than Dh800 million to Metac General Contracting Co. Get u»»»

Two more officers have been fired from London’s Metropolitan Police for misconduct involving offensive comments, the force said on Tuesday, bringing the number of serving officers dismissed in a wider probe into Charing Cross police station to 13. One was dismissed after a disciplinary hearing foun»»»

24-karat gold trades at Dh515.75 whereas, 22-karat trades at Dh477.50 Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have risen on September 17, in cue with global bullion prices which rose as much as 1.3 per cent to nearly $4,320 an ounce, before paring gains. 24-karat gold is trading at Dh515.75 versus the previo»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, authorities are proposing to fund university tuition each year for at least five graduates from each district. After receiving their degrees, participants in the program would be required to return to their home region and work there for at least three years. A draft resolution appro»»»

An English school trip ended in controversy for eight students from a Hungarian-language secondary school in Šahy, southern Slovakia, after they were left in France with a teacher while the rest of the group travelled home. The six girls and two boys, aged between 15 and 17, were left behind in the»»»

The US House of Representatives has passed the Lindsey O. Graham* Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, following prior approval in the Senate. The legislation targets Russia with sanctions and potential tariffs, and also takes aim at Iran. The bill now goes to President Donald Trump for his sig»»»

A geomembrane lining is being laid at Komsomolskoye Lake in Karagachovaya Roshcha (Grove). Readers told 24.kg news agency. Construction of a pier at Pionerskoye Lake also continues. Work to improve Karagachovaya Roshcha began in May, when heavy machinery started cleaning Pionerskoye Lake. Bishkek M»»»

Diplomacy offers hope, but Gulf travel, shipping and fuel costs stay exposed The US-Iran war is showing fresh signs of a possible diplomatic opening, though there is still no ceasefire or final agreement. US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is “hopefully toward the end” o»»»

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed by unanimous consent and will be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide wheth»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her sixth annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on Wednesday. By invoking Dickens’ “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” she gave herself ample opportunity to slap herself on the back while giving the impression»»»

Israeli minister ties Trump ceasefire to disarming Hamas and forced migration Israel's defence minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before the country resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Israel Katz, who is known for outspoken remarks,»»»

Why billions of tiny queries add up to a big climate question for ChatGPT and peers Last year, social media was awash in Ghibli images. Users animated their photos in a manner that was debatably similar to Miyazaki's profound and whimsical works. And then this year, along came the denim jackets. Ev»»»

Passenger bookings are rising as dnata sees cargo surge amid Hormuz disruption Dubai: dnata expects Dubai's travel market to see a “complete turnaround” in the first quarter of 2027, as the Emirates Group-owned air services company sees early signs of a recovery in bookings and passenger spending f»»»

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday of launching an attack on the holy city of Mecca, which the Iran-backed rebels denied. Saudi Arabia, a US ally which has been the target of large-scale Houthi strikes since early September, declared Mecca a “red line” as it slid deeper into the»»»

Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that plays with Sheeran during part»»»

Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that plays with Sheeran during part»»»

The US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday charges against five alleged Russian intelligence agents accused of recruiting a global network to conspire attacks and carry out assassinations by order of the Kremlin. The suspects remain at large. The US Department of Justice announced charges Tu»»»

Trade routes once chosen for cost and efficiency are shaped by security and risk A century ago, Soviet economist Nikolai Kondratiev proposed his theory of long economic cycles, each lasting approximately 40 to 60 years. According to the theory, each wave is associated with a technological revolutio»»»

Supporters decry ‘catastrophic’ ruling as Hague court hands down long prison terms THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Kosovo’s former President Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of war crimes committed during the war for independence from Serbia in 1998-99.»»»

Harare: Zimbabwe will increase food imports to offset an impending El Niño-induced drought after government projections confirmed total cereal output for the 2026/2027 season will decline to 1.6 million tonnes from 2.68 million tonnes in the previous season, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting »»»

Share: The Lebanese Parliament renewed its confidence in the government of PM Nawaf Salam with 68 votes in favor, 12 against, and two abstentions. Just before the vote of confidence was held, Hezbollah’s “Loyalty to the Resistance” parliamentary bloc members walked out of the chamber. Key Highlight»»»

Sisi vows Gaza residents will not be forced into exile as war threats grow Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi rejected on Wednesday any plans for Palestinian displacement, hours after Israel's defence minister said the army would "finish the job" in Gaza and remove Palestinians. During a visit»»»

Bogota: Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of all five people aboard a small plane that crashed Sunday while flying from Condoto, in the department of Choco, to Guaymaral airport in Bogota. "Sadly, authorities confirmed that all occupants were found dead.»»»