Italy distances Egypt from verdict over Giulio Regeni as opposition attacks
ROME: Italy signalled on Tuesday it wanted to avoid a diplomatic rupture with Egypt after three Egyptian security officials were found guilty in absentia of the 2016 kidnapping of student Giulio Regeni, who was killed after his abduction. “There has been a conviction. Egypt has not been convicted, »»»
Saudi FM meets with various US senators in Washington
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with the Chairman of the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Tom Cotton in Washington on Tuesday.The meeting addressed the latest political and security developments and ways to enhance Saudi-US cooperation in relevant areas, the Sa»»»
Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway: What Is Known About the Project
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen economic cooperation and move from agreements to practical projects. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Pakistani Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal and Uzbek Deputy Minister of Investment Ilzat Kasimov in Ulaanbaatar, the Associated »»»
Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol not explosives
Evacuations, US criticism and no bombs: questions mount over Fairford incident A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion Tuesday, as police said no explosives but a "quantity of petrol" was found in vehicles seized nearby. Police were calle»»»
Saudi Cabinet approves anti-corruption MoU with Syria
Riyadh, Sept. 29 (SANA) Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approved Tuesday a memorandum of understanding with Syria on preventing and combating corruption. The Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, approved the MoU between Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authori»»»
Trump touts new America.gov AI — then it contradicts some of his claims
Government-sourced answers diverge from Trump on the 2020 election, third term and climate Washington: The Trump administration has lauded its revamped website America.gov as a way to simplify Americans’ access to information and services scattered across a plethora of agency sites, but President D»»»
A TV journalist is crowned king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda
KAMPALA: A journalist on Tuesday was crowned king of a traditional monarchy that lost its onetime “boy king” last month, triggering widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom. The journalist is a prince who had long been employed as a broadcaster and editor with Uganda Broa»»»
Rental market has rising demand, but owners are counting costs
Poland’s rental-market outlook diverged in the third quarter of 2026. The business-conditions index rose among analysts to 31.43 points from 17.27, while it fell among landlords to -0.70 from 1.80. Analysts saw stronger demand, but their rental-income expectations dropped below zero, possibly due t»»»
NBP: apartment prices are stable, but in real terms they continue to fall
Poland’s housing prices across 16 major cities were broadly stable in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bank of Poland (NBP). Asking prices rose slightly, especially for new-build homes, while transaction-price growth remained low, suggesting limited demand. After adjustment for»»»
Government wants to end hiding apartment prices
Poland’s government plans to add free statistics on actual housing transaction prices to Portal DOM, searchable by location, market segment, and price. The development ministry says the portal will end price secrecy, but the article notes that the Property Price Register became publicly accessible »»»
Fractured teeth, deep tongue cut: Woman awarded Dh50,000 after assault
Court says final criminal conviction established the assault and husband’s responsibility Abu Dhabi: A woman who suffered a deep cut to her tongue, fractured upper front teeth and bruising to her right shoulder after being assaulted by her husband has been awarded Dh50,000 in compensation by the Al»»»
Saudi Arabia denies representatives attended Israel-UAE meeting
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday denied reports that representatives from the Kingdom attended a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi at the weekend.Israeli journalist Dror Balazada on Monday posted on social med»»»
Turkiye seizes Iranian airline’s plane over unpaid debt: reports
ISTANBUL: Turkish authorities have seized a plane belonging to Iran’s Caspian Airlines in Istanbul over an alleged unpaid debt of 3.0 million euros ($3.4 million), media from both countries said on Tuesday. The Boeing 737 jet had completed embarkment and was preparing for takeoff on Monday, when of»»»
Former MEP Rachida Dati’s 2014 emails derided corruption allegations, which now form core of French trial
Former French MEP Rachida Dati is facing intense scrutiny following allegations she took lobbying money from French energy giant GDF Suez/Engie during her time at the European Parliament, on top of a separate investigation into her ties with French car maker Nissan-Renault. The 60-year-old, who was»»»
QNB Capital acts as global coordinator on Qatar's USD 3 billion bond issuance
Doha: QNB Group has announced that QNB Capital successfully acted as Global Coordinator on the State of Qatar's USD 3 billion dual-tranche conventional bond issuance in the international debt capital markets. According to QNB Group's announcement Tuesday, the transaction, priced on Sep. 21, 2026, c»»»
Historic first in Morocco: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri named prime minister
PAM leader tasked with forming a government after her party won 97 seats in September vote Dubai: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Tuesday appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to lead the country’s government, making her the first woman to hold the post in the kingdom’s history. The Royal Palace said »»»
Dubai population tops 4.8 million after adding 226,885 people in 2026
Emirate’s population reached 4.807 million by midday Monday, official figures show Dubai: Dubai’s population has increased by 226,885 people since the start of 2026, reaching 4,807,185 by midday Monday, according to figures from the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, part of Digital Dubai. Th»»»
Ships linked with Arctic Russia spotted in North Korea
Several ships well known in Russian Arctic ports are suspected of involvement in weapon deliveries from North Korea. In mid-May 2026, the Japanese Joint Staff reported that two Russian warships were escorting a fleet of six cargo ships en route to North Korea. The ships were identified by NK Pro, a»»»
Syria chairs 50th session of Arab central bank governors in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Sep. 29 (SANA) Central Bank of Syria Governor Mohammad Safwat Raslan chaired the 50th session of the Council of Arab Central Bank Governors and Monetary Agencies in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, after being appointed chairman of the council for this year. The session brought together governors o»»»
Anthropic promises investors ‘existential risk to humanity’
Anthropic is telling potential investors that its advanced AI could cause “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity,” in a prospectus intended to boost the company’s value to $2 trillion. The company’s IPO prospectus, seen by Reuters, claims that its AI models exhibit “self-preserving behavior»»»
Albania’s Opposition Challenges Findings of National Security Council
Albania’s opposition has questioned the findings of the country’s National Security Council, arguing that responsibility for a series of alleged security breaches has once again remained unclear. The Democratic Party, through Klevis Balliu, deputy chairman of Parliament’s Security Committee, has fo»»»
Pentagon data breach exposes personal information of over 3 million people – media
A Pentagon personnel system breach has reportedly exposed sensitive data on more than three million people, including military personnel and their families, several media outlets have reported, citing US defense officials. The disclosure follows a separate breach of the FBI’s jobs website. The Defe»»»
Constitutional Court Rejects Opposition Challenge to Ombudsman Appointment
Constitutional Court has rejected a challenge brought by lawmakers from the opposition Democratic Party over the appointment of Endri Shabani as the country’s Ombudsman. The Democratic Party had argued that the parliamentary procedure used to appoint the Ombudsman was unconstitutional. The oppositi»»»
Houthi missile hits Yemen government base in Lahj as mountain battles intensify
AL-MUKALLA: A Houthi ballistic missile struck a Yemeni government military base in Lahj province on Tuesday as heavy fighting raged across a chain of mountains in the area, with a local official and media reports reporting at least eight soldiers killed or wounded. The Aden‑based outlet Aden Al‑Gha»»»
Former longtime Tanjug journalist and editor Nebojsa Radosevic dies aged 60
BELGRADE - Former longtime Tanjug News Agency journalist and editor Nebojsa Radosevic died on Tuesday in Belgrade at the age of 60 after a serious illness. During his rich career, he worked at numerous media organisations, including Tanjug, which he joined in 2000, remaining at the agency for nearl»»»
Morocco’s king appoints the country’s first woman prime minister
CASABLANCA: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Tuesday named Urban Planning Minister Fatima Zahra Mansouri as the country’s prime minister, making the 50-year-old attorney the first woman to hold the position in the Muslim kingdom. Mansouri, who until her nomination also was the mayor of Marrakech, was »»»
Twice as Many Bulgarian Students Choose Spain, While Netherlands Remains Top Destination, Survey Finds
Twice as many Bulgarian students are starting higher education in Spain in 2026, and the total number of those leaving to study abroad is up 9%, according to data from an analysis by Integral Bulgaria, published on Tuesday. The Netherlands remains the most preferred destination for the third consec»»»
Maharashtra couple ‘sell’ baby to buy phones, gold chain; infant sold 4 times before being rescued in Hyderabad
Police rescue one-month-old after 550km journey and arrest seven, including parents Dubai: A couple in Maharashtra allegedly sold their one-month-old son for Rs120,000 (about DH4,190) to buy mobile phones and a gold chain, with the baby changing hands several times before being traced more than 550»»»
ME: cybersecurity is important for every energy source in Poland
Poland’s energy deputy minister, Konrad Wojnarowski, said cybersecurity is essential to every energy source and to the country’s broader security, citing disinformation and threats from foreign services, including Russia. He called for investment in renewables and nuclear power, while maintaining d»»»
MEPs vote for €47bn in new Erasmus+ funds, as frugal states seek cuts to EU budget
The European Parliament’s culture committee has voted to increase EU funds for the flagship Erasmus+ student exchange programme by €7bn in 2028-2034, even as so-called frugal countries seek to cut overall funding. With 24 votes in favour and one abstention, MEPs proposed to increase the European Co»»»
Italy completes troop withdrawal from Iraq
ROME: Italy on Tuesday completed the withdrawal of its last troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year military presence in the country, a defense ministry statement said. Rome had already recalled most of its personnel from Iraq by March 2026, after an overnight air strike targeted a military base in the »»»
Budapest police apologise after journalist receives insulting, misogynistic internal email
The Budapest Police Headquarters has apologised to an HVG journalist after an internal email describing her as a “screaming blue stocking” was apparently sent to her by mistake. Journalist had requested interview on street harassment HVG journalist Noémi Martini first contacted the communications d»»»
Legion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award
French police took a top general into custody last week as part of an ongoing probe into potential bribery among the selection committee for the country’s highest decoration, the Legion of Honour. Investigations centre on possible payoffs for awards including expansive meals, holidays and thousands»»»
27 Presidential Tickets Set for Bulgaria’s October 25 Election
Twenty-seven presidential and vice-presidential tickets will take part in Bulgaria’s October 25 election, with candidates nominated by 20 initiative committees and seven political parties. A total of 27 presidential tickets will appear on the ballot in Bulgaria’s October 25 election, Central Electi»»»
US-Iran war: Talks continue, oil falls — what UAE residents need to know tonight
Trump denies offering concessions as Iran pushes Hormuz plan, flight disruption persists The US-Iran war remains caught between diplomacy and confrontation, with President Donald Trump denying that Washington has offered Tehran concessions even as mediators continue efforts to end seven months of f»»»
Continue the Change: Marks Major Diplomatic Achievement
Commenting on the return of the remains of Tsar Samuil, which Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced earlier on Tuesday, Velislav Velichkov MP of Continue the Change (CC) said that this was a major achievement of Bulgarian diplomacy. Velichkov accredited the achievement to Greek Prime Minister Kyriak»»»
When will Burj Al Arab reopen? Here’s when you can check into Dubai’s iconic hotel again
Dubai’s iconic sail-shaped hotel is undergoing its first restoration since opening in 1999 Dubai: When will Burj Al Arab reopen? Dubai’s sail-shaped icon is currently closed for an 18-month restoration programme and is expected to welcome guests back in October 2027, according to Visit Dubai. Sign »»»
EU top diplomat says bloc wants to ‘upgrade’ Syria partnership
DAMASCUS: EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday in Damascus that the European Union wanted to “upgrade” its partnership with Syria and help boost its recovery but called for further domestic reform. “The European Union is using its political and economic tools to help Syria on the pa»»»
Video shows Iranian police beating, sexually humiliating teenage detainee
A video posted in mid-September showing Iranian police officers beating and sexually harassing an arrested teenage boy has caused widespread outrage in Iran. Experts say such mistreatment of people accused of common crimes is frequent in Iran, but the footage provides rare visual evidence of what t»»»
Putin Holds Talks With Former President of Republika Srpska Dodik
Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Moscow, Russia, where Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding a meeting with former President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik and current Prime Minister Savo Minic. Dodik last visited Russia was in May 2026 to take part in events marking the 81st anniv»»»
Egyptian man arrested after wife killed and dismembered inside lawyer’s office in Alexandria
They were left alone to discuss marital dispute before lawyer returned to find woman dead Dubai: An Egyptian man has been arrested after allegedly killing and dismembering his wife inside a lawyer’s office in Alexandria, according to local media reports citing preliminary investigations. The killin»»»
Eiffel Tower chief to step down over removal of women staff during Hindu group's visit
The head of the Eiffel Tower is set to step down in the wake of a controversy sparked by the removal of female workers during a private visit of the Paris landmark by members of the Hindu sect BAPS, which triggered a staff walkout earlier this month and sparked outrage in France. The operating comp»»»
French student protests fuel political clash ahead of 2027 presidential vote
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon traded barbs on Monday over high school students blockading classes to demand more resources. The students cite teacher shortages, deteriorating schools and heavy schedules. The dispute comes ahead of next spring’s pres»»»
France's Le Pen vows to 'counterattack' after top ally Bardella hit by anti-Semitism claims
French presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen on Tuesday denounced an attempt to "derail" her Élysée Palace run after a media report accused the head of her far-right National Rally (RN) party, Jordan Bardella, of making ant-Semitic comments in 2013. Le Pen said Bardella, who is tipped to be p»»»
Russia strikes two Kyiv data centres, cargo vessels in the Black Sea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russia launched a wave of overnight strikes across Ukraine, hitting two foreign-flagged vessels in the Black Sea and targets in Kyiv. The strikes come as Russia ramps up its pressure campaign intended to make Ukraine buckle under near-constan»»»
US struggling to expand missile production – WSJ
The US faces a major hurdle replenishing key missile stocks after burning through huge quantities of Tomahawks and Patriot interceptors during the Iran war, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. According to the paper, the manufacturing push is coming “too late,” with the industry hollowed ou»»»
Insurance Solutions for Multi-Million-Dollar Construction Businesses
At a certain revenue level, off-the-shelf contractor policies stop making sense. A $20 million construction business carries risks that standard small-business coverage wasn’t designed to handle: multi-site exposures, large crew payrolls, and project values that can exhaust a policy limit in a sing»»»
Iran FM says expects US answer Tuesday on plan to open Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he expected a formal answer on Tuesday from the United States to Tehran's proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. Qatari intermediaries "presented ideas, and we discussed them; they are set to raise the matter with the Americ»»»
How Cash-Pay Clinics Are Rethinking Marketing, One Service Line at a Time
A new kind of healthcare business has become common in cities across North America and Europe: the cash-pay clinic. Wellness centers, medical spas, and aesthetic practices sell services that patients choose and pay for themselves, from hydration infusions to advanced facial treatments. Insurance ne»»»
EU’s centre-right EPP seeks asylum opt-outs, as commission silent on new crisis rules
The European Commission says it will not compromise on protecting the EU’s external borders, but will also respect human rights, while declining to specify if a new emergency rule could suspend people’s basic right to asylum. The vague statements by Magnus Brunner, the EU home affairs commissioner,»»»