“The mission of the Central Election Commission (CEC) is to ensure clear, transparent and fair elections,” CEC Chair Georgi Horozov said at the first regular briefing on preparations for and the conduct of the presidential elections, scheduled for October 25, 2026. “The entire election process is b»»»

Awareness push targets parents, students and drivers to protect school journeys Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a series of awareness programmes and activities for school students, parents, and drivers, coinciding with the start of the 2026–2027 academic year this week. The»»»

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Recently, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow was still waiting for clarification from the US and Türkiye regarding possible arms supplies to Ukraine. Russia expects a response, as this matter directly affects not only bilateral relations but also the prospects for»»»

At the summit in Bishkek, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed developing the concept «SCO 2040: Space for Common Development.» According to him, the concept should provide for the free exchange of investment, technology, and knowledge, the implementation of major infrastructure and »»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko addressed the leaders of Russia, China and India during the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek. He noted that the organisation includes three major powers — Russia, China and India — from which other participants expect concrete proposals. «We expect initiatives f»»»

Damascus, Sept. 1 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in Syria fell by 50 Syrian pounds on Tuesday from the previous day, according to the daily bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The selling price of a gram of 21-karat gold reached 16,100 Syrian pounds»»»

Tehran considers diplomacy and negotiations the main path to resolving disagreements, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said. "Iran continues to consider diplomacy and negotiations the main path to resolving differences," Pezeshkian said during the SCO+ format meeting held as part of the SCO summ»»»

Around 30 companies and partners from the Netherlands, active in fields such as precision farming, agricultural robotics, greenhouse technologies, fruit-growing technologies, smart irrigation and sustainable food processing, will present their latest innovative products, services and technologies o»»»

As Dima points out, the price started the month with a rapid rise from around USD 4,050 per troy ounce, first climbing to approximately USD 4,400 and, after August 20, reaching highs above USD 4,650. A modest correction followed, which after last Friday, August 28, developed into a more significant»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways is strengthening its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to four destinations this winter. Flights to Qassim (ELQ) will resume on October 25, 2026, followed by Taif (TIF) on October 31, 2026, Yanbu (YNB) on January 2, 2027, and Tabuk »»»

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Tuesday that his country was working towards a "diplomatic solution" with Israel, with US mediation, despite ongoing Israeli attacks. Israel has launched hundreds of strikes on Syria since the Islamist authorities ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad »»»

Israel is “dissatisfied” with the Lebanese Army’s performance so far in the so-called “pilot zones” in south Lebanon – a U.S.-backed mechanism that began about a month and a half ago, Israel’s public broadcaster reported. It quoted a senior U.S. official as saying that Lebanese Army officers have i»»»

Hezbollah MP Hasan Ezzeddine lashed out at “blatant US meddling” in Lebanon’s internal affairs, criticizing Washington’s ambassador for defending the Israeli enemy and calling for Hezbollah to surrender its weapons while Israeli forces continue to violate Lebanese sovereignty. In remarks addressing»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek on September 1. His speech focused on the formation of a multipolar world, reform of global governance, and the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Xi Jinping stated that most countries reject policy of force and do no»»»

BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Belarus expects stronger cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the United Nations, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday. "We expect to see results from the enhanced cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and t»»»

Scientists studied more than 900 embryos, found surprising reason for the right-hand twist Before a baby snake ever slithers across the ground, it performs an unusual manoeuvre inside its egg. Its rapidly growing body winds into a tight spiral. More intriguingly, during early development, that spir»»»

Mongolia is ready to cooperate with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on the Mongolia-Russia-China transport corridor, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh said during the SCO+ format meeting held as part of the SCO summit. "Based on its advantageous geographical position, »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Chervonaya Krynitsa in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Units of Battlegroup Vostok have advanced into the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of Chervonaya Kryni»»»

BISHKEK (Sputnik) - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) forces must become a driver of universal prosperity on the Eurasian continent, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday. "Let the SCO forces be a driver of universal prosperity on the Eurasian continent, fostering fruitful cooper»»»

A strategic gateway between Romania and Western Europe Ideally positioned just outside the city of Oradea, the new park is located 3 minutes from the DEx16 expressway and 15 minutes from the Borș border crossing, the busiest point on Romania’s western border with Hungary. It also offers swift acces»»»

On Fridays, student arrival and morning activities begin at 7:30am and continue until 8am The Ministry of Education has announced the full-school-day timings for students and teaching staff across schools in the UAE, with the approved schedule taking effect from September 7 through the end of the a»»»

Project is designed to ease congestion and strengthen road links between Sharjah and Dubai Sharjah: Sharjah is preparing to open the first phase of the Al Taawun Tunnel in November 2026, part of a wider push to ease one of the emirate’s busiest routes towards Dubai and cut waiting times for motoris»»»

A coalition of states from Florida to Alaska joined a suit against Amazon over alleged "deceptive and unfair practices" that the plaintiffs said had cost advertisers $20 billion. File photo by Friedmann Vogel/EPA-EFE Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A coalition of 22 states joined a Federal Trade Commission suit a»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov addressed the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek on September 1. His speech focused primarily on building a multipolar world, the role of the United Nations and the development of international cooperation. Japarov stated that multipolarity should entail the participa»»»

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation events taking place in Bishkek. The talks between the two leaders were held against the backdrop of a challenging period in Russia — Azerbaijan relations. In»»»

Court protects future of young protesters as CJP calls off planned September 5 march Dubai: India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed criminal cases arising from July’s nationwide student protests, saying the future prospects of young demonstrators should not be damaged, in a sweeping order that pro»»»

Palace points to long-term planning gaps as storms expose fragile systems Dubai: The Philippines’ continuing struggle with severe flooding cannot be blamed solely on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, according to Malacañang, pointing to decades of shortcomings in planning and flood-c»»»

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that a return by the United States to a policy of pressure and threats risked derailing diplomatic efforts to end the war in the Middle East. "The repeated violation by the United States of its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understandi»»»

Argentine icon is a larger-than-life role model who has been an inspiration to many Argentine genius Lionel Messi retired from international football on Monday. It was not unexpected. He had been dropping hints post his World Cup heartbreak, hints that grew stronger after his father passed away. Th»»»

dnata Travel opens its 15th UAE store as demand grows for expert-led trip planning Dubai: Dubai travellers now have another option for booking holidays and complex trips in person, with dnata Travel opening its 15th retail store in the UAE at One Central. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

New passenger car registrations in Romania fell by 37% year-on-year in August, while registrations of fully electric cars declined by 29%, according to preliminary data from the General Directorate for Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration (DGPCI), analysed by the Association of Automobile Manu»»»

Romania’s high homeownership rate continues to generate strong demand for renovation services, according to data from HomeRun.ro, an online platform for local services. The most requested renovation services in 2026 include interior painting, apartment renovations, gas boiler installation, bathroom»»»

Israeli occupation military strikes have intensified across Gaza Strip, with Gaza City bearing the brunt of a sustained aerial campaign that has left multiple Palestinians dead and wounded over the past 24 hours, according to local sources. Warplanes and armed drones pounded targets west of the cit»»»

Bulgaria ranks 13th in the European Union in beer production, with breweries producing 442 million liters in 2025, according to data from the Brewers' Union of Bulgaria. That volume accounts for about 1.3% of total EU beer production and translates into approximately 68.7 liters per person based on»»»

Romania’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 6.4% in July, down 0.4 percentage points from June, while youth unemployment remained exceptionally high at 30.8%, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The estimated number of unemployed people»»»

Romanian defence technology company OVES Enterprise and STARK, a German defence technology company developing unmanned systems for the air, land and maritime domains, have announced a strategic partnership. The first stage of the collaboration focuses on integrating OVES Enterprise’s Nemesis AI wit»»»

A decision signed by Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj to dismiss Deputy Mayor Anuela Ristani has raised new questions over how Albania’s capital will be governed while its elected mayor remains in pretrial detention. After days of debate over the leadership of Tirana Municipality, Veliaj’s legal team has »»»

A rare 1976 Al Ittihad page is among historic material displayed by NAL at ADIHEX A 50-year-old newspaper page documenting an international falconry conference in Abu Dhabi is giving visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) a glimpse into the UAE’s long his»»»

Embassy warns that northern Vietnam could face heavy rain and flooding linked to Saudel Hanoi: The UAE Embassy in Hanoi has urged Emirati citizens in Vietnam to exercise caution because of Storm Saudel, warning that the system could bring heavy rain and flooding to northern parts of the country. In»»»

UAE’s largest Islamic bank says strong demand highlights confidence in its credit profile Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has secured about $1.2 billion in commitments from regional and international banks for its debut syndicated Islamic financing facility, significantly exceeding the $750 million»»»

Building a just world order does not require states to think alike, Sadyr Japarov stated at the SCO Plus meeting. The meeting is taking place in Bishkek. Representatives from 18 countries and 7 international organizations are participating in the event. «A just world order does not require all stat»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3431 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»

PESARO - The Serbia men's national basketball team beat Italy 76-64 (19-20, 12-20, 23-17, 10-19) in a FIBA World Cup qualifiers Group J Game Day 8 clash in Pesaro on Monday evening. Aleksa Avramovic led the scoring for Serbia with 20 points and Marko Guduric scored 19, while Ognjen Dobric added nin»»»

BELGRADE - At the first Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) conference, held in Belgrade in 1961, NAM leaders had the courage to create, in a time of divisions, a path of independence, dialogue and cooperation where the size of a country does not define the value of its voice, Serbian President Aleksandar V»»»

Kuwait says employers must continue to provide safe working conditions Dubai: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower announced on Tuesday the end of the ban on working in open areas, under Ministerial Resolution No. 3 of 2006 regulating employment in exposed workplaces during restricted periods and»»»

PoliticsUnited States of AmericaUS irks Germany, Europe with Russian G20 invite, press bansMark Hallam with AFP, AP, dpa, ReutersRussia's finance minister is at the G20 meeting in Asheville but some key US press corps members are not. The mood was already tense amid the lengthy Iran war and Trump's»»»

Adequate spacing helps prevent crashes caused by sudden braking or loss of control Dubai: Drivers in Saudi Arabia have been reminded that failing to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead is a traffic offence that can carry a fine of up to SR300. Saudi Public Security said keeping adequate»»»

The first meeting of an interdepartmental Coordination Council on matters concerning the National Children’s Hospital will be held at the Council of Ministers, the government press service said. The Council is an advisory body to the Council of Ministers responsible for coordination within the exec»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received in his office at Lusail Palace this morning Darren Woods, Chairman and CEO of US-based ExxonMobil, who called on His Highness on the occasion of his visit to the country. During the meeting, they reviewed the existing cooperation rel»»»