Sitharaman, Georgieva discuss economic outlook, India's growth trajectory Asheville: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank»»»

Berlin accuses Moscow of hybrid warfare, tightens sanctions and expulsions Germany on Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2026) blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed "»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Rayyan managed to keep down the challenge from a resurgent Al Shamal 5-4 via shootout to set up Qatar Cup final with Al Sadd, who earlier beat beat Al Gharafa 2-1 on Tuesday. A large crowd at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium was treated to a thrilling contest as Al Rayyan e»»»

Bangkok: Thailand's business sentiment rose in August as a rebound in foreign tourists supported the non-manufacturing sector, while the manufacturing sector improved on accelerated purchases to hedge against El Niño risks and strong external demand, data from the central bank showed on Tuesday. Ac»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar took part in the 34th Meeting of the GCC Undersecretaries Responsible for Agriculture and Food Security, convened virtually on Tuesday, bringing together representatives of the member states. The delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality HE »»»

The Iran war is “relatively little” for the US compared with the vast amount of weaponry Washington gave Ukraine under Joe Biden, President Donald Trump has said. He claimed his predecessor handed Kiev $300 billion worth of arms for free. Trump made the remarks while taking questions from reporters»»»

Damascus, Sep.1 (SANA) The U.N. General Assembly unanimously adopted a Syrian-sponsored resolution in New York on Aug. 31, 2026, designating Dec. 19 as an international day honoring women seeking missing relatives, an initiative developed from the experiences of families in Damascus and elsewhere i»»»

Fast-fashion retailer Shein, known for its ultra-low prices and rapidly produced clothes, made a tepid Hong Kong debut on Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile initial public offering. The flotation comes after the company's plans to list in New York and London were derailed »»»

John Galliano has cancelled an upcoming major exhibition celebrating his work as a fashion designer after it prompted criticism due to his previous conviction for making antisemitic remarks. In 2011, a French court found the designer guilty of antisemitic and racist rants at a Parisian bar. He was »»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced "the biggest oil deal in world history" – a new deal with Venezuela for "65 billion barrels of oil". Washington is set to take a 35 percent stake in North American Blue Energy Partners, which is owned by controversial »»»

PARIS, France — A federation of European textile associations called Tuesday for an import fee of 10 euros ($11.60) on fashion imports, the latest effort to stem the flood of ultra-cheap competition mainly from China.The plea by Euratex came after the EU imposed in July a three-euro duty on cheap p»»»

Las Vegas: Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur. Thirty years after the rap legend's death, the jury found Davis, 63, guilty of murder after just a few hours of deliberation. »»»

Strict controls and immediate veterinary examinations of all sheep and goats have been ordered following an outbreak of sheep and goat pox in the village of Dzhinot, Straldzha Municipality, Yambol Region, veterinary authorities said Tuesday. A total of 135 animals have been culled and the owner of »»»

Cargo vessels are seen in July at one end of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The U.S. military launched new attacks Tuesday on Iran as part of a string of hostilities started when the United States accused Iran of trying to place sea mines in the stra»»»

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran has promised to respond to a new wave of attacks by the United States military as fighting renews between the two countries. The Middle East-based Central Command (CENTCOM) of the US military said on Tuesday that it struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets. “T»»»

Sept. 1 (UPI) -- More than 3,000 baby sea turtles were released into the Gulf of Mexico from a beach in northern Veracruz after months of nighttime patrols to rescue and protect nests threatened by human activity and other risks, conservationists said.»»»

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (R) and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrive for a press conference Tuesday at Leipzig airport in Berlin. Photo by Filip Singer/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Germany on Tuesday accused Russia of responsibility for a drone attack at Leipzig's airport last»»»

Brazil has adopted new concert rules dubbed the "Taylor Swift Law" that crack down on digital ticket scalping and require large events to provide free drinking water. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Brazil has adopted new concert rules dubbed the "Taylor Swift Law" th»»»

The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is deadlocked, but the judge sent them back to keep trying Tuesday. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- On its fourth day of deliberations, the jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday told the judge that they were deadlo»»»

The Department of Transportation said it carried out the emergency removal of some 5,000 commercial driver's licenses for drivers who had failed English-language proficiency tests. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is shu»»»

Geneva: The UN World Food Program (WFP) announced Tuesday that it is halving food assistance in the occupied West Bank due to funding shortages, reducing beneficiaries from 400,000 to 200,000. WFP Representative in the Palestinian Territories Shaun Hughes said the number of people receiving assista»»»

Bangkok tightens entry rules despite a fall in foreign tourist arrivals Dubai: Thailand depends heavily on foreign tourists, and visitor numbers are already down this year. Yet it is about to halve visa-free stays for travellers from dozens of countries from 60 days to 30. Thailand’s Foreign Minist»»»

Tibetan exiles and activists have accused China of severely underreporting the death toll from the devastating Himalayan floods along its border with Nepal. Beijing has reported 16 deaths and 546 missing in Tibet so far and the foreign ministry insists that the release of information has been »»»

The opposition Vazrazhdane party said Tuesday that they will register for the presidential elections with the Central Election Commission on Wednesday. While they did not name a presidential candidate, they are expected to have their own candidate ticket. Vazrazhdane officials will speak to the pre»»»

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on September 1 for the first time since becoming UK leader six weeks ago. This comes as the wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy and ease the cost of living. Andy Burnham has enjo»»»

They were promised work and accommodation, but allegedly ended up working 10–12 hours a day without pay, rest days or regular financial support, and were reportedly beaten and threatened if their performance was deemed inadequate, according to the police. Men allegedly forced to work without pay Hu»»»

US President Donald Trump has vowed to “hit Iran hard” following Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on US military installations in Jordan, raising the prospect of another round of escalation after a month-long lull in direct fighting. Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones at US military positions aft»»»

US President Donald Trump welcomed the presence of a senior Russian delegation at the G20, ignoring protests from EU officials who refused to appear alongside Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov in the gathering’s traditional “family photo.” Siluanov arrived in Asheville, North Carolina for the»»»

Bulgaria's state reserve no longer contains fuel produced from Russian oil, while the country currently has stocks covering 86 of the legally required 90 days of fuel consumption in the event of a complete halt in supplies and imports, according to State Agency State Reserve and Wartime Reserves Ch»»»

Bulgaria recorded the third-highest inflation rate in the eurozone in August, as annual consumer price growth accelerated to 5.1% from 4.4% in July, according to Eurostat's preliminary estimate based on the harmonized index of consumer prices. Only Lithuania and Cyprus reported higher inflation amo»»»

The California legislature passed a bill that would ban law enforcement from using shock gloves in the state. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The California legislature passed a bill Monday that bans law enforcement from using shock gloves through 2030. The bill was p»»»

Kathmandu: Another batch of Chinese relief supplies and experts arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, by air on Tuesday, as part of Chinese aid efforts following the deadly mudslide on Wednesday. Tailored to Nepal's on-the-ground needs, the aid package includes urgently required items such as drones, DNA te»»»

A new leadership change has been announced at Tirana City Hall, days after Mayor Erion Veliaj dismissed the municipality’s acting mayor, Anuela Ristani. Eldi Hoxha, Secretary General of the Municipality of Tirana, has resigned from his position, marking another change in the city’s senior administr»»»

1 of 3 | Cargo vessels are seen at one end of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on July 21. File Photo by Stringer/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Two oil tankers were struck by unknown projectiles on the Strait of Hormuz while the renewed fighting between Iran and»»»

By Wade SheridanSeptember is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From 9/11 to World War II ending, here's a look at historic moments from August that continue to shape the world we know today. Retired Deputy Police Chief Sam Pulia places American flags »»»

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Anne, the co-founder of SOS Périscolaire in French. She argues that the controversy surrounding France’s after-school childcare system should be understood as a systemic failure of institutional accountability on the local level. The fragmented structure becomes par»»»

Asen Vassilev has backed Andrey Gyurov's bid for the Bulgarian presidency, saying the former caretaker prime minister would be a strong head of state, responsible commander-in-chief and an effective check on government power. Vassilev, leader of "We Continue the Change" (PP), expressed his support »»»

Well, what do you know! It turns out that you really can crawl into bed with Brussels on your own terms, and be friends with benefits, all without the need to officially shack up. The people of Iceland have just done something that would usually be considered political blasphemy here in Europe. The»»»

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since taking office six weeks ago. Burnham has promised to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of predecessor Keir Starmer, »»»

Over the course of the month of August, Russia launched more than 2,800 jet-propelled drones at Ukraine, a type of drone that is harder to shoot down. That has come with a massive uptick in the number of drones used, considerind those now found on the frontline are quite a new model: Ukrainian auth»»»

EU defence ministers grapple with bolstering Ukraine's air defences, as worries grow over Russia's campaign to destabilise Kyiv's European backers. This comes as Moscow is taking advantage of Kyiv running low on US-built air defence missiles to intensify its attacks on the country. EU ministers are»»»

The Tisza government has submitted a revised 2026 budget that dramatically increases both state revenues and expenditure, while the projected deficit rises to HUF 7,110 billion (approx. EUR 19 billion), which is far above the figure originally approved under the previous government. New government »»»

Camera finds gaps, jets mouthrinse and streams a live view to the MyDyson app Dubai: A toothbrush that can see inside your mouth, identify the gaps between your teeth and automatically fire a jet of mouthrinse into them is coming to the UAE this month, but the technology comes with a Dh1,949 price »»»

John Ternus (L) stepped into his new position as CEO of Apple Tuesday, replacing Tim Cook (R), who will stay on as chair of the board. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- John Ternus is the new Apple CEO Tuesday, as he officially takes over duties for Tim Cook, who announc»»»

The Health Investment Company for Children’s Hospital Board of Directors has been changed, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. The announcement came after the conclusion of the first meeting of the Interministerial Coordination Council on matters »»»

Sharjah prosecutor recounts real-life addiction stories that devastated families Sharjah: A young girl reported her own father to police shortly before Eid after his drug addiction made family life unbearable, while an elderly father pleaded with authorities for help because he feared his addicted »»»

Driver, who dropped one group, was swept away, the pilgrims got to know on their return Dubai: Dubai-based Indian expats returning from the Mount Kailash pilgrimage have described the anxiety and uncertainty that followed the recent deadly floods and landslides in Nepal. The pilgrims, who spoke to »»»

A worker died after falling from the roof of a government office in Szeged on Tuesday. Police have launched an investigation into the fatal workplace accident. Worker fell from Szeged government office A fatal workplace accident occurred in Szeged on Tuesday around midday, when an industrial climbe»»»

Sylhet becomes airline’s third Bangladesh destination as it expands regional network Dubai: SalamAir has launched direct flights between Muscat and Sylhet in Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city, the Oman low-cost carrier said. The new route makes»»»

Wedding goes ahead with fewer than 15 guests as floodwaters rise inside church Manila: A Philippine couple tied the knot on Tuesday at a Catholic church swamped in hip-deep waters, as heavy rains have pummelled large parts of the country for a month. Clutching a bouquet of white blooms and clad in »»»