Trump said the board voted “almost unanimously” to close the centre for renovations The board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to close the facility amid financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump's name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar wi»»»

Recruitment plan includes 5,000 agricultural workers and 5,000 fisheries workers Dubai: Oman is planning to recruit 10,000 workers from Bangladesh, split evenly between agriculture and fisheries, under an agreement between the two countries aimed at expanding labour cooperation. Bangladesh State Mi»»»

The US military destroyed two small Iranian boats with missile strikes on Monday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempted to seize an American naval drone patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, according to US officials cited by the Axios news website. A US official stated that the»»»

The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) and the Central Election Commission (CEC) have signed an agreement on media monitoring during the election campaign for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The agreement regulates the specialized monitoring to be carried out by CEM. It wil»»»

Nonpartisan report details Pentagon spending surge in Iran conflict The war with Iran has cost the United States around $38 billion as of August 1, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, estimating monthly expenses could rise by billions if the conflict wears on. "As of August 1,»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, calling concerns over rogue AI part of a “sick conspiracy” as tech leaders urge greater safeguards. The clash comes as the rapidly advancing technology faces scrutiny over cybersecurity, jobs, data cen»»»

Liverpool have signed another Hungarian player, with 19-year-old midfielder Farkas Patrik securing a professional contract with the Premier League club. Farkas returns to Merseyside as a free agent from Blackburn Rovers, having previously spent time in Liverpool’s academy between 2021 and 2022. Fro»»»

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar BenGvir has put forward the “Disengagement 710” plan as the political platform and central electoral programme of his party, Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power). The name itself is a symbolic reference to the Hamas attack on Israeli communities on October 7, 2023»»»

Throughout the summer, a major scandal has been brewing in Lithuania. In late July, the country suffered a landmark defeat in the European Court of Human Rights in a case brought by Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a Saudi national held in secret detention and brutally tortured for four years in CIA black »»»

Piotr Puchalski of BNP Paribas Bank Polska has been appointed CEO of Polski Standard Płatności (PSP), the operator of the Blik mobile payment system. He will take office on January 11, 2027, succeeding Dariusz Mazurkiewicz, who resigned in July after leading the company since 2017. Puchalski spent »»»

Polish apartments are struggling to keep pace with changing lifestyles and growing possessions, according to a Nieruchomosci-online.pl survey. Thirty percent of residents say their homes do not provide suitable study conditions for children. The most common problems are insufficient space, limited »»»

Poland’s inflation could exceed 4.5% in early 2027 and reach 5% in a worse-case scenario if the energy crisis continues. Inflation was 3.4% in August, but rising oil, fuel and gas prices are expected to push it higher, potentially increasing household electricity, gas and heating bills. The governm»»»

Orlen said crude oil deliveries to its refineries remain uninterrupted despite supply disruptions in Saudi Arabia linked to the Middle East conflict. Reuters reported that the company is seeking alternative supplies from the North Sea, the United States and Kazakhstan after attacks disrupted Saudi »»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said Jordan has reached an understanding with the United States that will keep more than 60 per cent of Jordanian exports to the US market subject to zero tariffs, while the remaining exports will face an additional tariff of just 10 per ce»»»

Sepehran 737 makes emergency return to Mashhad after engine malfunction A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Mashhad to Iran's Kermanshah was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off after a tyre reportedly came off one of its wheels, causing an engine malfunction and severe»»»

Hungary is set for a dramatic weather divide this week as a wavy cold front crosses the country, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures to the west while summer-like warmth lingers in the east. Wednesday will bring us one more warm day According to a forecast video from the meteorologists at Hungaro»»»

A press conference was held at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday to present the Cabinet's approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was opened by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and attended by representatives of professional organizations of architects, engineers, financial i»»»

Inquiry finds ‘complete failure’ to protect babies at Letby hospital An appeals court judge issued a scathing report Tuesday that found dysfunctional management and a “complete failure” to protect babies at the British hospital where neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven newbor»»»

PoliticsGermanyHigh fuel prices challenge the German governmentSabine KinkartzChancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear. https://p.dw.com/p/5MezIIn Germany, a liter of fuel now costs about three euros — that is over €11 for a g»»»

A Lebanese prosecutor on Tuesday requested that former president Michel Aoun be indicted over the 2020 Beirut port blast that killed more than 200 people, a judicial official told AFP. The prosecutor at Lebanon's Court of Cassation asked the judge overseeing the case, Tarek Bitar, to "press charges»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A decline in US dollar reserves has been observed following a reduction of Russia's and China's holdings of the currency, US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent acknowledged on Tuesday. "We have seen a diminishment in the reserve assets, and that is just through the decre»»»

THESSALONIKI - Football Association of Serbia (FSS) Secretary General Branko Radujko said on Tuesday in Thessaloniki everyone at the FSS was proud of the enormous trust placed in Serbia by UEFA, which has decided that the 2029 Europa League final will be played at the National Stadium in Belgrade. »»»

Hungary and Ukraine have recently reached an agreement in order to restore the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. The agreement defines basic rights in language, education, social and political, and cultural spheres. The Ukrainian side undertook to expand the range of rights of the Hungar»»»

TechnologyGlobal issuesWhy AI researchers warn humanity could face extinctionThomas LatschanCould artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence. https://p.dw.com/p/5MZxqSome researchers ar»»»

WhatsApp messages showed the buyer acknowledging the Dh600,000 debt and promising payment Al Ain: A man who bought 10 camels for Dh600,000 and took possession of them without paying has been ordered by an Al Ain court to settle the full amount after admitting the debt and acknowledging it in WhatsA»»»

The financial limit of the Road Infrastructure Agency for this year has been exhausted, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday during a presentation of a new approach to the development of transport infrastructure. The event was attended by Transport and Communicatio»»»

In September 2026, the company passed the 84,000-user mark in the B2C segment, on top of access to approximately 2 million users through its B2B white-label solution for businesses looking to offer cashback and coupon functionality to build customer loyalty. In parallel, over the past three months »»»

Industry leaders urge stronger airline-government ties, better connectivity, smarter data Dubai: Tourism across the region can recover quickly after conflict, but rebuilding traveller confidence will take coordinated action from airlines, governments, destinations, and the wider travel industry, sp»»»

Police have reportedly detained billionaire property businessman Dániel Jellinek and Norbert Szivek, the former chief executive of Hungary’s Hungarian National Asset Management Inc. (MNV), in connection with a long-running investigation into alleged corruption surrounding state-owned Volán bus comp»»»

Oil tops $100 as Red Sea, Hormuz disruptions threaten trade and energy flows The Middle East conflict is putting renewed pressure on two of the world’s most important shipping routes, while fresh fighting in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia are raising concerns that the war could spread further. F»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed lower on Tuesday, losing 50.18 points, or 0.51 percent, to settle at 9,773.75 points. During the session, 123,356,997 shares were traded with a total value of QAR 274,200,305.117 across 17,458 transactions across all sectors. Shares of 12 companies »»»

A senior Spanish naval officer stationed with NATO in the UK became the subject of a counterintelligence investigation over his relationship with a British woman who was born in Soviet Russia, The Telegraph has reported. The unnamed officer eventually had his security clearance revoked and was ostr»»»

Toronto, Canada: Canada will remain a crucial partner for the United States in "key areas," Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday as he addressed a meeting of top global investors. Carney told the Canada Investment Summit that the North American neighbors had always maintained close ties, "even a»»»

China urges US to ‘stop preparing for war’ in space Washington: The United States has weapons deployed in space, the US Space Force said on Monday, confirming the presence of such capabilities in orbit for the first time. “The US has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint For»»»

Banks cannot impose charges on payments ​via UPI transactions below Rs 2000 The sheer convenience of carrying out transactions within seconds is what made UPI or Unified Payments Interface a big hit among Indian consumers. But off late there has been a lot of confusion on whether these transactions»»»

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has filed a criminal complaint over the use of private and military aircraft for official trips during the tenure of her predecessor, Péter Szijjártó. Billions in additional costs alleged Orbán said an internal review of the Foreign Ministry had uncovered seri»»»

Kazim says DWC shift will happen in phases, with cargo and Dubai South's 2032 target Dubai: Emirates' move to the Dubai’s new passenger terminal at Dubai World Central (DWC) is progressing in phases, with Dubai South's investment on track for a 2032 target, the airline's Deputy President and Chief »»»

Education system reform is an absolute priority for the government, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said while opening the new school year at Hristo Botev Primary School in the village of Rakovitsa. Radev said the government plans to introduce a “zero grade,” or pre-first grade, for children who face di»»»

The Judges' Chamber of Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has unanimously reinstated former European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva as a judge at the Sofia City Administrative Court, ending a prolonged dispute over her return to the Bulgarian judiciary. The decision was taken after the Chamber»»»

The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) and the Central Election Commission (CEC) have signed an agreement on media monitoring during the election campaign for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The agreement regulates the specialized monitoring to be carried out by CEM. It wil»»»

The actor and cinematographer, who have known each other for a decade, are now married Dubai: After weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship and wedding plans, YouTuber-actor Ahaana Krishna and cinematographer Nimish Ravi have made it official. The couple, who have known each other for a»»»

Paris, France: European telecom bosses warned on Tuesday against a proposed EU ban on network equipment from Chinese firms such as Huawei and ZTE, saying the move would increase their investment costs. The European Union wants to ban suppliers seen as "high risk" under cybersecurity proposals set o»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhy the era of cheap government debt is overThomas KohlmannUS debt has topped $40 trillion. How risky is the growing debt burden, and will investors keep funding Washington's deficits? https://p.dw.com/p/5MYxMIf bond yields continue to rise, a stock market correction»»»

Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA) UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said relations between the UAE and Syria are based on friendship, brotherhood and mutual appreciation, following his meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Dubai. In a post on the X»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with the European External Action Service's Deputy Managing Director for Western Europe Emanuele Giaufret to discuss Serbia-EU relations and the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. "A good discussion with Emanuele Giaufret about Serbi»»»

A trail runner had an extraordinary encounter in the Börzsöny hills after spotting and filming an exotic South American animal wandering through the forest. Out of place exotic animal runs around in Hungary Dániel Bárdos was running towards the Hárombarát Saddle on Sunday afternoon when he noticed »»»

Strasbourg, France: The European Union is set to propose curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, chatbots, and online games to children under the age of 15, according to a draft legal document seen by AFP. A proposed new law -- to be formally presented Thursday -- would mean bannin»»»

MIPIM 2027 will mark a new chapter for the global urban festival as it expands across Cannes, introducing new official destinations alongside its established home at the Palais des Festivals. From data centers to tech and AI, new stages and forums throughout Cannes will be fully integrated into the»»»

Reports of a US-deployed “on-orbit” weapon confirm that the West has already turned outer space into an extension of the Ukraine battlefield, air defense historian Yuri Knutov tells Sputnik. US and French reconnaissance satellites are already feeding battlefield intel to Ukraine’s military, with Fi»»»