The European Commission has proposed new rules aimed at tackling Europe’s housing crisis, giving cities a clearer framework for restricting short-term rentals and investment-driven property use. However, the proposal would not introduce an automatic Airbnb ban. Decisions on restrictions would remai»»»

US-China rivalry turns AI governance into the new battleground for global power WHAT IF, in the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) gains control over nuclear weapons and trigger a conflict between nuclear-armed powers? The nightmare scenario, painted by Elon Musk, the tech billiona»»»

Pentagon watchdog says $22.3b in weapons expenditure has strained strategic inventories Washington: The United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its war against Iran, the Defence Department’s inspector general confirmed Monday, contrasting with President Donald Trump’s asser»»»

Deir Ezzor, Sept. 16 (SANA) More than 40 companies are selling food, beverages, clothing and household goods directly to consumers at a 14-day shopping festival in Deir Ezzor, which organizers described as the first of its kind in the province. The “Deir Ezzor Deserves It” festival, held at Clock R»»»

The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region. Fresh fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government has dragge»»»

Diesel prices in Bulgaria could reach €2 per liter by the end of September as fuel costs continue to climb, according to Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov, Deputy Chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Fuel Traders, Producers, and Importers. The price of diesel rose by 3 cents per liter on Wednesday morning»»»

The MEA said the incident took place in international waters and caused no major damage New Delhi: India on Wednesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship's action at sea led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit. »»»

A memorial ceremony was held at Ata-Beyit memorial complex to honor servicemen who were killed while defending the state border during the 2021 and 2022 clashes on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. The State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan reported. The ceremony was attended by the leadership of the State Bord»»»

He plans to spend the prize on his wife and children Dubai: A Pakistani human resources professional who was born and raised in the UAE has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for September, after purchasing just six tickets since returning to the draw. 40-year-old Zulqarnain Malik, wh»»»

UAE shuts down 200 unlicensed accounts in first half of 2026 Dubai: Families looking for domestic workers in UAE through social media have been warned to check whether recruitment providers are licensed, after UAE authorities shut down around 200 accounts for promoting unlicensed domestic worker se»»»

The Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal, weapons that prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in Gaza that the Biden administration paused their delivery two years ago. The $2.8 billion package inc»»»

La Guaira, Venezuela: Schools in Venezuela's quake-scarred coastal state of La Guaira were deserted on Tuesday, a day after the start of the new school year, with many parents opting to keep children home for fear of further deadly tremors. La Guaira, home to a popular resort of the same name north»»»

Speaking to reporters in Parliament’s lobby on Wednesday, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev proposed that fuel compensation be provided to all motorists. “We propose a compensation of EUR 0.20 per litre for ordinary petrol, diesel fuel and LPG purchased at filling sta»»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty »»»

At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on Yemen's Houthi rebels — only to see them grow even stronger. Now, as the Iran-backed Houthis advance on a key maritime chokepoint and strike S»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US forces have sunk another floating refueling station in the Pacific Ocean that was allegedly linked to the Ecuadorian narco-terrorist group Los Choneros, the US Southern Command has said. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement with the Los Choneros violent narco-t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Belgrade has been defending its position of refusing to impose sanctions on Russia for several years and will never change its mind, former Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin told Sputnik. "For five years now, we have firmly stood by not imposing sanctions on Russia. »»»

Democracy in the US has fallen to its lowest levels in 50 years as a wider global decline weakens the rule of law and raises the risk of conflict, according to a new study.The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) said on Tuesday that nearly half of the»»»

Hungarian international Dominik Szoboszlai produced a spectacular long-range goal as Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Anfield and advanced to the fourth round of the English League Cup. The midfielder came off the bench before sealing the victory in stoppage time with a strike that left »»»

Paris, France: Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him. World number two Zverev downed Shelton in four sets»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces’Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree says locally made surface-to-air missile brought down Saudi fighter jet 16-09-2»»»

A news helicopter covering a deadly bus crash in the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Chatsworth came down on Tuesday, killing three people, including a pedestrian. Three people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash when a US news media helicopter covering a deadly bus crash came down in a Los Angeles n»»»

Nagoya: The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in action and thousands of athletes staying on a cruise ship in typhoon season. More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent’s biggest sporting sp»»»

Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil shipments to Europe in the wake of a series of drone attacks which forced the shutdown of its key East-West pipeline, Reuters reported on Tuesday, adding to mounting pressure on global crude supplies as instability threatens energy infrastructure across the Middl»»»

EXCLUSIVEFrom 19-year-old recruit to 41 years of service with Ras Al Khaimah Police Ras Al Khaimah: When Pakistani national Muneer Hussein Muneer arrived in the UAE as a 19-year-old looking for work, he never imagined he would spend the next four decades building a life in the country. Today, at 60»»»

Golden Circle upgrades open as Alex Warren joins Capaldi, Larsson and more Dubai: The hitmaker behind global smash Ordinary, Alex Warren is heading to Abu Dhabi this December, joining an already star-studded Yasalam after-race concerts as part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. W»»»

Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Sofia on Tuesday evening to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s government, citing concerns over the budget deficit, new foreign debt, corruption, organized crime, youth violence and the cabinet’s policy toward Russia. The demonstration »»»

European Union envoys have pushed back the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings by ​seven days until September 22, a spokesperson for the EU's Irish presidency said on Monday, after failing to agree on a six-month renewal. At issue is whether to de-list Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa gave Al Hilal a tough fight before suffering a 2-1 defeat in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh yesterday. Seeking a fifth Asian title, Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal side got the start they wanted but not without a slow start with both sides going»»»

The Yemeni Armed Forces on Wednesday declared a new operation in which they shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib Governorate while it was conducting hostile mission. The aircraft was downed by a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile, Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Ya»»»

In an interview, Sheikh Nasser underscored that the consumer electronics industry is undergoing a period of particularly rapid transformation, with traditional distinctions between products increasingly disappearing. The rapid convergence of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer ele»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal moved into the semi-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic after overcoming Egyptian compatriot Aly Abou Eleinen in 91-minute thriller at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. Asal, chasing a maiden Qatar Classic title after finishing ru»»»

Industrial production fell by 3.7% in the first seven months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, in unadjusted terms, and by 3.8% when adjusted for the number of business days and seasonality, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on Tuesday.Durin»»»

President Nicusor Dan is condemning what he calls the "extremely serious" violence in Victoriei Square oin Bucharest, after aggressions took place during a farmers' protest."The violence we see today in Victory Square is extremely serious. I am strongly condemning such actions and any attempt to tu»»»

UK capital targets Dubai homes across price bands, from studios to luxury villas LEOS Developments has reviewed recent market data on British demand across Dubai’s residential property sector. Betterhomes data covering March and April 2026 ranked British nationals first among its Dubai property buy»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the follow-up of the implementation of development and rehabilitation projects for areas of historical and heritage value in Central Doha, President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer inspected the progress of work on the developm»»»

It is proposed to impose fines for using organic labeling on products that are not organic. A draft law has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The amendments provide for liability for using labels reserved for certified organic products. These include the words «organic,» «ecologic»»»

Former culture minister faces corruption trial over Renault-Nissan fees France's ex-culture minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial Wednesday on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group, just months after her bruising defeat in the Paris mayoral race. One of the most prom»»»

The National Assembly is expected to debate at first reading on Wednesday two bills amending the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, tabled by the Council of Ministers and Democratic Bulgaria (DB), according to Parliament’s draft weekly programme. The bill submitted by the Council of Minist»»»

Markets are now pricing a 92% probability that the Fed will raise rates Gold prices are inching upwards on Wednesday as high oil prices continue to fuel inflation concerns and as interest-rate hike bets are near-certain ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Get it: Fast, verified news for»»»

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Rescuers searched on Wednesday for dozens of people missing after an apartment block in Gaza collapsed, killing eight people including children, authorities in the war-torn enclave said. Gaza's civil defence agency said the six-storey building in the Tal al-Hawa »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will meet Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who arrives in Bulgaria on Wednesday for an official visit at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, the Government Information Service said. The two prime ministers will discuss opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperat»»»

From AI tools to themes, Meta rolls out subscription tiers for UAE users Dubai: Meta is rolling out Meta One, a new subscription service offering UAE users extra features across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Meta AI — starting at Dh5.99 a month. The catch? The core versions of the apps remain f»»»

In two cities in south-western Poland, we looked at how local leaders are trying to attract multinational companies, strengthen home-grown businesses and create an environment where people want not only to work, but also to live. As part of an eight-member international group of journalists, we vis»»»

France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurelien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the di»»»

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing Pentagon powers in the war of aggression against Iran and other US military operations he describes as unlawful. The resolution could force a House vote. Massie charg»»»

Iran has been elected to the General Committee of the IAEA General Conference, defeating a US effort to prevent Tehran’s participation, Press TV reported. “Despite U.S. efforts to obstruct Iran’s participation in the General Committee, IAEA Member States made their choice: they voted in favor of Ir»»»

There was no immediate confirmation of the identity of those aboard the helicopter Los Angeles, United States: Three people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash when a US news media helicopter covering a deadly bus crash came down in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Media in the city had scrambled to co»»»

The search for Belarusian climber Nikolai Sviridov on Korumdu Peak in Kyrgyzstan was called off the previous day, the volunteers’ headquarters said. The climber’s body was not found. «For four days, a team of drone operators worked on the mountain alongside climber Andrei Erokhin. They filmed the r»»»

UAE airlines restore capacity as Iran conflict keeps skies uncertain Also In This Package Iran has underground ‘missile cities’ on Gulf coast Iran war has burned through 65% of US Patriot missiles The US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt aviation and shipping across the Gulf, but signs of recovery»»»